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Youth beaten as police nab a gang on West Washington
Police were summoned to West Washington Street to handle a gang of boys beating a local youth. The assailants were apprehended and warned. The Erie county court recorded real estate transfers including Rickers ux to Anthony Fronted ux and Waye to Edmond H Shellme. A night watch on Mike Bobna at the Erie county prison was extended indefinitely by the Prison board. Cony Day at Celoron Park will be observed July 20. A Corry amusement coupon worth 40 cents appears in the paper. Driving privileges were adjusted for several Corry motorists with suspensions and restorations announced. Direct relief payments to Erie residents rose to 1679 for the week ending July 9. An acquittal occurred in the US District Court for Gamble in a stolen property case. Fire department cleanup began at the Erie county courthouse. A Warren officer and others report seeing flying saucers. The Ringling Brothers Circus arrives in Falconer for two shows, then heads west. A $150,000 appropriation for Chapman Recreation Park was vetoed by Governor Duff. Officer Gallo was injured and Lopeno was jailed after a drunken-driving incident. Jean Utegg, injured Memorial Day, was moved to Zem Zem Hospital Erie for care.