Erie Child Burned to Death in Crib
July 15 Erie 14 month old Mary Otto Toeffler died after a crib tent fueled by an alcohol lamp set the crib ablaze in her home on Poplar Street. Her mother Mary Loeffler suffered burns while rushing the child to St. Vincent's hospital. Neighbors and a passing motorist aided, but the infant died en route.
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Erie
Mary Otto Toeffler
Dauhter
Otto Loeffler
Gb &Tt
Popiar Street
Mary Louise (Crowley) Loeffler
St. Vincent's
Musico Cops State Public Links Title
Hershey Pa July 1 Sim Musico a 26 year old Pitt University alum with a phys ed background won the Pennsylvania Public Links golf championship. He defeated Yash Rhomyak of Sharon and Wilmer Faber of Reading in a playoff to claim the title and pursue a teaching job with the endorsement that he’d trade the win for employment.
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Hershey
Sim Musico
Sam
Musico
Pitt University
Yash Rhomyak
Sharon
Wilmer Faber
Reading
Corry Y Team Triumph in City Softball League Opener
Corry M C A softball team won the first round of the City Softball League with a 13 to 1 victory over Wattsburg. M Howles pitched two hits for Corry while Wattsburg pitcher Moody held the mound for Wattsburg.
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Corry
M.C. A
Wattsburg
M. Howles
Moody
Tribe Faces Nats in Philadelphia Series Opener
July 15 report states the Indians travel to Washington for a three game set with the Nationals, opening today as Al Smith faces Ken Chase in a left handed pitching duel.
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TRIBE
NATS
Philadelphia
Indians
Washington
al Smith
Ken Chase
Semi-Pro Tourney Opens Under Lights in Vandergrift
Six of 72 teams compete in the third annual Pennsylvania semi pro baseball championship in Vandergrift Pa with opening rounds under the lights.
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Vandergrift
Hight
Pennsylvania
Minor League Results and Dodgers Camp Update
Major and minor league scores show Jersey City Newark Rochester Toronto Baltimore Syracuse Buffalo Montreal Indianapolis Milwaukee City Louisville Minnapolis Toledo Columbus St Paul and more. Brooklyn Dodgers plan a new training camp at New Camp under Jock Sutherland after years at Farm ingdale Long Island.
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International Jersey City
Newark
Rochester
Toronto
Baltimore
Syracuse
Buffalo
Montreal
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
And
City
Louisville
Minnneapolis
Toledo
Columbus
St. Paul
Thain
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jock Sutherland
Dodgers
Ingdale
Long Island
Gullweland
Gospel Ambassadors to Perform at McCray Church
The Gospel Ambassadors from Baptist Bible Seminary will perform Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at the McCray Church, two miles south of Corry at War’s Corners. The group includes Norman Warner, Wilson Armitage, Lucille Kimney, and Helen Damon, fellow students of the seminary.
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Corry
Johnson City
Baptist Bible Seminary
McCray
Methodist’ Church
Norman Warner
Wilson Armitage
War
Lucille Kimney
Helen Damonnet
Farmer Suffocated by Smoke in Auto
A farmer suffocated by smoke in an automobile died after a late evening incident. Deputy Coroner R Lawrence Davison ruled it accidental death following questioning of the daughter and friends. Shimsky, born in Poland in February 1885, had lived in the United States 34 years and resided in Concord township 20 years. Survived by seven daughters and two sons, plus nine grandchildren, with funeral arrangements by Davison Funeral Home and services at St Elizabeth's Church with burial in St Elizabeth's Cemetery.
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R. Lawrence Davison
Shimsky
Poland
United States
Gon
Goncord Township
St. Elizabeth's Church
St. Elizabeth's Cemetery
Annual Bible Conference at Findley Lake Opens
The 26th annual Bible conference of the Eve Conference of United Brethren in Christ begins at Findley Lake New York and runs through Friday July 26. Dr Dewey Whitwell opens the first service. daily schedule includes 7 10 am watch 9 45 am Bible hour and evening services led by Whitwell and Smith with Eleanor Sheaffer and other leaders. Highlights include Missionary Day Brotherhood Day and various seminars and conferences hosted by the Leadership Training School.
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Toronto
Can
Eleanor Sheaffer
Whitwell
Smith
Young People's Conference
Corry
Brotherhood
Adult Workers Conference
Children's Workers Conference
Board of Christian Education
Leadership Training School
L. Howard Sirrton
C. M.mcintyre
C. C. Grover
S. Paul Weaver
Norton, Warner
D. K. Freymeyer
EC. Plate
J. Leon Maneval
Weaver
Morton
Freymeyer
Lb. E. Nason
Blackout Mural Exhibition Highlights Urban Defense Art
London based mural painters and designers staged a 46 exhibit to portray how protective boarding shutters and sandbags shield shops and theaters during blackout conditions. The display stressed practical urban defense and civic resilience amid air raid preparations.
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London
Mrs Willkie a Woman's Woman Quietly Keeps Willkie Busy
ADELAIDE KERR describes Edith Willetts as a poised supporter who avoids politics, hosts receptions, and manages the Willkie home with care. She follows Wendell Willkie’s career, maintains a warm home atmosphere, and aids Republican women handling mail and schedules while staying focused on her husband and family.
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Weiler
Endell Willkie
Wendell Willkie
New York
Willkie
John
Helen
Edith Willetts
Edith Willkie
Mer
Ner
Phillip
Upper Fifth Avenue
Former Corry Resident John Rossbacher Dies in Detroit
Relatives in Corry report the death of John Rossbacher of Detroit Michigan formerly of Corry born 1858 in Baltimore. He lived in Corry in youth left at age sixty. Survivors include nephews Edward and Richard Rossbacher of Corry and niece Mrs Mable Biter of Erie. Funeral at Andres funeral home Sandusky Tuesday at 2 30 in the afternoon with burial in Sandusky Ohio.
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Detroit
Mich
Corry
Clifford J. Purdy
Western Avenue
Baltimore
Edward
Richard Rossbacher
Mable Biter
Erie
Andres
Sandusky
Ohio
Services for Arthur Fitch Held at 115 West Qubambus
Funeral services for Arthur W. Fitch were held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at his home, with Rev H Ray Harris of the United Brethren Christchurch officiating. Burial followed in Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers included Ben McElroy Charles Deyo Clyde Peebles Orlie Wynn John Howlett and Robert Muir. Numerous relatives and friends from out of town attended, including Fitch relatives from Union City Jamestown Titusville and Spartansburg.
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West Qubam
Bus Avenue
Arthur W. Fitch
H. Ray Harris
United Brethrens
Christchurch
Harley Banks
Harold Fish
Harris
Richard Gilson
Harry Gilson
Tena ,Johnson
Titusville
John M=Innes
Herman Gilson
Pred Burlingame
Wilson Bailey
William
Spartansburg
Deadly gas fumes fatal to man in Meadville
Raymond F. Catherman, 44, city biochemist, died from gas exposure while fumigating a residence last Friday in Meadville. A Allegheny College graduate, he served in the U S Army Chemical Warfare division in World War I.
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Meadville
Raymond F. Catherman
Allegheny College
Chemical Warfare Division
U.S. Army
BEGIN PAYMENT TO DEPOSITORS AT KANE TRUST BANK
Depositors will receive payments from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation starting Monday after the Kane Trust and Savines Co. was closed by the state department of banking. FDIC says 99.05 percent of deposits are insured. total deposits amount to 717,380.31 dollars. John C. Bell, secretary of the Pennsylvania Treasury, announced the action. James G. Saint of Brie acts as deputy receiver.
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John C. Bell
Bile Ing
Pennsylvania
Tok Conession
Kons Trust and Savinug Company
James G. Saint
Brie
Two Negroes Given Terms in Workhouse
Two men pleaded guilty to assault and battery and auto theft. William Jones of East 10th Street received four months in the Allegheny workhouse starting July 3. Charles Thompson of West 12th Street, on parole from Huntington reformatory, got two months for stealing a car owned by Raley Hollis of East 12th Street on June 22.
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Allegheny Workhouse
Elmer L. Evans
William Jones
East 10Th St
P.P. Obert
Charles Thompson
W. 12Th Street
Huntingdon Reformatory
Raley Hollids
East
Indiantown City Council Eyes Ordinance Change
The city council considers an ordinance change affecting multiple venues and locations. Details mention broadcasting schedules and potential regulatory adjustments, with references to channels and time slots.
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