Derby mishap leads to $17,143 suits in Erie
A spectator injured in the 1947 Soap Box Derby sued Record Publishing, Erie Dispatch, Meralds and Daley's Chevrolet. Peter Schaals and father Julius Schaals claim $17,143 for medical bills, lost wages, and pain after a run-away derby car struck him in the audience. Fahrer James Carroll is named as a defendant. The accident occurred July 16, 1947, with injuries to Schaals’ left foot and extended hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Record
Erie Dispatch
Meralds
Schaas
Nso
James Robert Carroll
Schonf
Humol Hosital
Develod
Julius Sehaat
Polio Toll in Erie Rises to Four With Two New Cases
Erie polio toll climbs to four after two new cases emerge, including a 20-year-old girl and a 15 or 16-year-old boy. Police and health officials report hospitalizations and ongoing investigation into infection sources as doctors urge vaccination and public vigilance.
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Erie
Cleveland
Burger
July W County Ags Crossman Urges Peaches Cover Deadline
Crossman urges growers to cover peaches by July 15 using two wettable sulfur formulas or DDT mixtures. Instructions detail dry wettable sulfur at six pounds plus two pounds of wettable powder per 100 gallons, with water, or paste formulations with per cent sulfur and DDT. Wear respirator and follow manufacturer directions. paste forms may be less effective in burning conditions. Apply when temperatures are below 60 degrees Fahrenheit in shade. sulfur pastes recommended for disease control.
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Brie
Agus Pall
S. Crossman
Fourth Time Offenders Face Lifetime Terms Call
Philadelphia July 1 A Pennsylvania group seeks mandatory life sentences for fourth time offenders. Frederick W Motaliom of Philadelphia, president of the Pennsylvania Belge Fraternal Order of Police, urged the lodge to press for stricter laws. The organization would also seek to forbid parole for second offenders and to give judges broader authority to impose life terms, though they acknowledge few instances of discretionary power being used.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Frederick W. Motaliom
Philadelpha
Ponts Vania Belge
Polies
McCallum
Inslee
Fragmented Erie notice of missing persons and care
A torn OCR item reports a missing man Everett aged 45 for six months and mentions a 24 year old from Millcreek township, a six year old from Southwest Erie, and a woman in Lakeview receiving care. The text references iron lines and a deep water port with unclear context and dates.
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Everett
Millcreek Township
Southwest
Erie
Alyo
Lakeview
Lasi
Beng
Speer
Lack of Teachers Faces School District Challenge
A noisy school board meeting centered on teacher shortages and overdue penalties. Harry Carmike of Sheil appeared to contest dues and penalties, while discussions covered insurance, electric service, and contract bids.
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Phat
Harry Carmike
Sheil Viter
Dueshine Akaid
Nusband
Orton
Tax display date set for pension sale with officials
In 1949 the date for selling the live tax display was set with school officials present. President Stubert Vaughn and the board members attended. The event referenced Carry Hospital in connection with the proceedings.
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Cate
Sehoal
Stubert Vaughn
Carry Hospital
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African Gold Coast
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Desmond Electric
Church 3
Corry, Pa
Page & Nichols
E. Main St
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Coffee
Chase & Sanborn
Beechnut Baby Foods
France
Scott Tissue
Welch
Dodge
Martin Motor Sales
West South Street
Willotle
Benninger
Thon
Wilis
Ene
Widder
Lohan
Mauuett Staley
Mullen
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Corry
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Sale
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