Meaford area notes and local obits from Meadville region
The piece notes several local items: a sewing circle meeting on Johnson Street for a business gathering and supper. a memorial service held for Dr. Robert Bruce Gamble with hundreds paying tribute to the surgeon. Meier County population estimated at 100,883 with figures to rise as returns come in. Alberta Thomas of Meadville and Crawford County delegation attend the Democratic presidential convention in Chicago. a Warren County accident on Route 27 leaves K H Helms with a jaw cut after a car rollover. and the third annual fair of the Reto Volunteer Fire Department slated for July 92 27.
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Amiel Sewing Circle
Hasley Majeh
Johnson
Robert Bruce Gamble
Meadville
Meier County
Alberta
Thomas
Crawford County
Chica- 80
Roosevelt
K. H. Helms
South Ambridge
Warren County
Reto Volunteer Fire Department
Franklin auto crash injures Harold Sipe in fog
Meager local notices report Harold J. Sipe, 29, of Franklin, injured when his car skidded and crashed into an embankment on a foggy Sunday. He suffered a badly cut right arm from shattered windshield as he was rushed to Franklin hospital. Nearby youths reportedly found him hours later and notified authorities.
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Bologna
White House
Wilcox Grocery
Wei
Franklin
Momena
Harold J. Sipe
Gustaindin
Youn
Frankiin Hospital
Multiple Local Notices and Obituaries in Corry Area
Mrs Ray Longstreet of Walts hare RD 1 was a patient at Corry hospital for three weeks and was taken to her home Sunday morning. Lively Frankly Rebeko!i Lode will meet Tuesday evening for a regular meeting followed by a social hall. Bert Nicholsom of Gorey RD received treatment at Corty capital past four days and was removed to her home Sunday morning. Rummage sale for Red Cross War Relief Fund at 147 North Center Street Thursday and Friday. John Camiensil of 9 Spring Street underwent a tonsil operation at Corry hospital and was taken to his home Sunday. Mrs Ernest Group of Worth Street, critically ill at Corry hospital, underwent a serious operation and is improving. Venetian blind brushes and lamb’s wool at Lanston's. For cleaning, paints, outboard motors, stoves, etc. White gasoline. Bes sons Service Lta. 2015-17. Speaker Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday for an all-day session at the home of Mrs Ralph Morve. Town_SEND Club will meet Tuesday evening with important business. Frank Mantz of Erie died Sunday in St Vincent's hospital from injuries after being struck by auto driven by Walter Yochin of Erie last Thursday. Mrs Margaret Morrell, wife of Dr O M Morrell, Erie dentist, died Saturday night at her home in Erie. Clarence Kelley, no added giver, is held in county prison on open charge after attempting to rob a bootlegger at Exe of 45 cents.
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Rust
Peninsylvania Railroad
St. Vincent's Hospital
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fletcher
Ente
Parade Stret
Michael Siwa
al Weise
26Th Street
Crossing- Ville
Harold Snipe
Franklin
James
Johnston
Reynoldsville
Renovo
Warren
DuBoiss
J. A
L —Ol Gily
Delock
Evelyn Shook
Walter Shoals
Youngstown
Ol City
C. ©. Sulley
Cherrytree
Alma Heflin
Margie Ife- Quinn
Lock Haven
Duneau
Hiss Heflin
Thesday
Ju- Meal
Tad
Seattle
Canada
Ralph Bennett
Rocky Grove
Finch Crvely
Ray Longstreet
Waltshare R. D. 1
Corry Hospital
Bert Nicholsom
Gorey, RD
Corty Capital
Red Cross War Relief Fund
North Center Street
oJohn Camiensil
Spring Street
Ernest Group
Worth Street
Lanston’s
Bessons Service
Ladies Aid Society
Ralph Morve
Townsend
Willkie Plans Rest, Talks With Hoover and Lannon This Week
Wendell L Willkie announced a week of rest with possible meetings with Republican leaders including Hoover and Lannon. He stressed preserving the America you know and indicated ongoing discussions about party guidance during the campaign period.
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Wendell L. Willkie
Almont
Gale
Willkie
America
Pan American Opens New Commercial Route to Noumea
Canton Island welcomed Pan American Airways’ American Clipper on its 1998 mile leg from the Siitea States to New Zealand. The 52-ton ship carried 39 passengers plus 9 crew arriving at 18:57 EST after a 12 hour 30 minute flight from Honolulu, marking the third leg of the high service.
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Canton Island
Siitea States
New Zealand
Pan American Airways
Noumea
New Caledonia
Honoluu
Atoll
Honolul
Many Marriages in Canada Sunday
Report from Canada notes a surge of weddings on Sunday as authorities apply a government ruling affecting marital status for national registry purposes. The measure aims to record population and resources while reflecting the country’s broader social changes.
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Canada
Belawa
Antianal
Anada
Proposals Seek More Stress on Soil Saving in 1941 Farm Plan
In Washington on July 16 1941 seamen recommended greater emphasis on soil conservation within the farm program. Agriculture department officials said the proposals would form the basis for drafting a special plan but would not alter the general outlines of the current Agriculture Adjustment program.
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Wasninglon
Agriculture Department
Slayer Refused Bond For Release In Bellefonte
Judge Tyan Waller denied bond for 22 year old Highard Millinder held on a charge of slaying Fay Gates last May 7. Millinder awaits grand jury action as prosecutors pursue the case arising from the Bellefonte area.
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Slayer
Bellefonte
Tyan Waller
Highard Millinder
Grand Jury
Gotion
Chary
Fay Gates
Running Mate Big Question at Democratic Convention
Pennsylvania delegates learned that the vice president spot on the national ticket is open. Delegates were urged not to make individual commitments as the caucus expected to press Roosevelt for a third term. State Senator John Rice praised Governor Stark of Missouri for vice president. Francis Biddle was rumored to test sentiment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Pennsylvahia
Roosevelt
Nomington Tor
Luther Hath
Philadelphia
Fter
John Rice
Stark
Missouri
Francis Biddle
Iue
Rice
Biddle
New Deal
Philadelphia Negro Executed in Electric Chair at Rock View
George Howell, a 21 year old Philadelphia man, was executed in the electric chair at Rock View Penitentiary Bellefonte Pa after calmly entering the death chamber with the prison chaplain. He did not speak and remained silent as he was strapped in and the chair activated for the slaying of Charles J. Wosldahl, a Pennsylvania Railroad detective.
Return Nearly All Property to Bergdoll
Philadelphia July 15 The federal government returned nearly all of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll’s property valued at 307289 dollars. The assets and cash were handed to his wife Berta as Bergdoll serves an eight year term in a military prison. The Justice Department had said the money’s return would enable employment for 250 to 400 people year round in his business activities.
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Eee
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Berta
Department of Justice
Grover
Teachers Hit by Retrenchments Across Pennsylvania
Harrisburg July 15 Indications that a considerable number of teachers may suffer in a general retrenchment by numerous Pennsylvania school boards are reported by Deputy Superintendent Clarence B Ackley He says boards may reduce staff to meet state funding rules while others worry about finances and seek aid from the state education department.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennnsylvania
Clarence B. Ackley
Labor standards urged in defense program by AFL chief
Chicago July 14 Walliant Green president of the American Federation of Labor asked Democratic convention platform drafters to safeguard labor standards in the national defense program. He demanded organized labor be given a voice in defense policy making saying minimum wage maximum hour and social legislation standards must not be lowered.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Walliant Green
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Work- Org
Green
Elections Today in Baltic States Bolster Soviet Ties
Riga Latvia July 1 national flags of Estonia Latvia and Lithuania fly beside red hammer and sickle symbols as voters cast ballots for parliaments in a two day vote marshalling for a pro government slate. The effort aims at securing unity with Soviet Russia and strengthening influence across the Baltic region.
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Riga
Latvia
Baltic States
Estonia
Lithuania
Soviet Russia
Russia
Relief rolls near record lows in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg July 14 The Department of Public Assistance forecast relief rolls may shrink to a minimum within six months if a defense program creates jobs. Needy aged blind fatherless children and adults unable to work would be wards of the state. About 7,000,000 unemployed dependents existed at the start of the month as relief rolls drop weekly. The first to gain jobs would be those previously self supporting. demand may pull workers from WPA.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Department of Public
Pennsylvania
Department
WEA
Albion youth drowns in Deaut Creek near Albion
In Albion Wyoming on a Sunday afternoon a young man, identified as George Althof, 23, a lawyer from Erie, was drowned while swimming in Deaut Creek west of Albion. Deputy coroner L Wemple of Cranesville said cramps likely struck him, leaving three companions unable to assist. The drowning party included Rex Althof of West 6th Street Erie, Daniel Althof of Girard, and Charles Ryan of Albion.
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Albion
Saane Bnd
Con Deaut Creek
Here
Brother
L. Wemple
Cranesville
George Althof
Rex Althof
West 6Th. Street Erie
Daniel Althof
Girard
Nowhnining Party
Charles Ryan
New U S Soaring Champion Crowned in Elimira Jersey
Joan Robinson of Sin Digs California crowned nation’s top soaring pilot after two weeks of keen competition at the annual contest conducted by the Soaring Society of America in Elmira New Jersey. Decker of Glen Rock New Jersey is runner up in the event.
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Soomesaeee
Railroad Transport Miles in the United States
The record notes 9 412 miles of passenger routes with 48 247 miles maintained in the United States. The text highlights the scale of rail infrastructure and maintenance across the country.
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Railroad Transportatn
United States
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