Corry News: Local Dramas and Public Notices
A collage of notes from Corry and Erie area events includes: art displays at Ajax Tron Works and G Murphy Co viewed by the public this week. no fatal Pennsylvania traffic reports this period. confusion over red and blue coupon validity in business district. Police report milk production hits a record potential and dairy industry growth. American Legion appeals for veteran relief drives with canes and donations. naval crew deaths connected to a training crash. several divorce actions centered on Corry residents. U S Maritime Service seeks 17 18 year olds for wartime service. local labor camp tensions addressed by police. infant service at Pine Grove Cemetery and notes on local public life.
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Pennsylvania
Miles Frst
Horst
Commonwealth
Manley Rider Rescues Drowning Man Near Erie Dock
A man leaped from the west side of the dock at the public steamboat landing foot of State Street in Erie. Manley Rider, owner of a nearby restaurant, rescued him from the bay. the unconscious man, Ratowski, was pulled from the water and is in Hamot Hospital recovering.
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Erie
Jaws
Bay
State Street
Manley Rider
Akowski
Hamot
Ratowski
Feu
Rider
Rakowski
Argentine Regime Decried Over News Crackdown
A correspondent reports that the Argentine government has intensified repression with deportations and mass imprisonments. Jails are described as full, with May closures of eight newspapers and arrests of seven editors and other journalists. The writer links these actions to Argentina’s violations of Mexico City commitments.
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Alee
Cortesi
Argentina
Mexico City
State Surplus Of 174000000 In Treasury Report
Pennsylvania Governor Martin announced a strong treasury surplus at the start of the new biennium with a general fund balance of 121,750,000 and a motor fund surplus of 60,000,000. He said the healthy condition will support improvements to penal, mental, and educational institutions, plus health measures, while noting the need to raise more revenue and cut spending. The 1948 legislature appropriated about 59,000,000 more than the prior budget, and expected revenues over the next two years total 476,042,000.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Martin
Pennsylvania
Martin Taid
Budget Office
Mianitin
North East to Receive First Installment of 100 War Prisoners
North East war camp near Bull Links to house 100 of 440 POWs for Erie County harvests with pay in 80 cent daily canteen coupons. Prisoners, many with construction skills, to work on farms and in packing plants while overseen by War Manpower Commission. Camp expected to peak at around 480 prisoners by harvest season.
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Wrie
Erie County
Bull Links
Lbeul
George Blaney
Col
Blaney
Birney
Nor Eastten
Willie
Devilber
War Manpower Commission
Blonry
Two State Police Officers Promoted in Friday Ceremony
Lieut John Bricker announced two State Police promotions for Friday. Sgt George Sister, at Meadville and formerly of Lawrence Park, to sergeant. Pvt C M Mathias, at Lawrence Park with 13 years service, to corporal. Both will stay at current barracks.
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State Police
John Bricker
Lawrence Park
George Sister
Meadville
Pvt
C. M. Mathias
Sister
State Highway Patrol
Mathias
Old State Police
Bricker
Erie stabbing leaves victim in fair condition
Joseph Saddler a 52 year old laborer from Goodwater Alabama was stabbed in the right lung while watching a fight at Bank's Tavern Tuesday night. He remains in Hamot Hospital in only fair condition. William Ellerbe who wielded the knife is held in Erie county prison on an open charge. William Stewart a 24 year old man from Thion is held as a material witness.
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Erie
Joseph Saddler
Goodwater
Ala
New York Central Railroad
Bank's Tavern
Hamot
William Ellerbe
Erie County
William Stewart
Thion
S. G
Ellerbe
John Grimaldi Killed At Johnsonburg Train Crossing
John Grimaldi 54 of Blaine Avenue Johnsonburg was killed instantly when struck by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train at the Johnsonburg passenger station crossing near 10:10 PM. His head was severed and body parts lay along the track for about 15 feet. No eye witnesses. Coroner Dr. A C Meyers ruled accidental death after investigation. Grimaldi, a B and O section hand, was found by foreman Frank Binchi as the northbound freight slowed. Engineer John M Jacobson of Salamanca discovered the body in the engine, stopping the train north of the scene.
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Elie County
Meyers
Grimaldi
Frank Binchi
John M. Jacobson
Salamanca
Meadville Child Killed By Truck Near Home
A 6 year old Meadville girl, Elizabeth Clark, died instantly when struck by a truck tractor and trailer while near her home on Route 22 three miles west of Meadville. Her sister Lillian, 19, had just alighted from the school bus. State police reported the accident occurred yesterday afternoon at 3:30.
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Meadville
Clark
Lew
Medway
Union City Soldier Awarded Bronze Star
Union City soldier Sel Visniesky, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Visniesky and father of Mrs Rex Seely, was awarded the Bronze Star for actions on Peleliu Island on October 18, 1944. As a machine gun squad leader he voluntarily assumed a dangerous exposed position to establish a new gun position and improve the unit's field of fire.
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Union City
Keh
Cher
Fer Visniesky
Ben Visnieskey
Rex Seely
Peleliu Thland
Sel Visniesky
Ender
Dan Zervils
Mkanier
British Syria talks hint at multi power role in war talks
The British foreign office said Syria and other warring powers may join future talks but not the current tripartite conference. Eden and US officials expect negotiations to open in London soon to restore law and order in the Middle East as a step toward a broader settlement. Paris reportedly ordered French forces not to oppose Middle East command orders, with changes noted in the French cabinet and supply ministry appointments.
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Syria
Dis
Japan
Britain
Eden
Bein
John G. Winan
United States
Humboldt
Byriny
Ninth Army
Paris
Middle East
Hew
London
Presiden de Gaule
Settie Manning
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Robert Bar
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Ecoration
G . Murphy Company
Jay
C.M. Wilhelm
Ars Jorasis
The
American Legion
Ener C. Carvier Prost
Corry
Legion
North Center
Thetanford Hose Company
Eleat Ward Tire
Leon Brown
Sainst Opa
Charles Mullen
Terford
Howard B. Hubbard
Portcher
Wash
An. Erie
Te Conover
A Te Conover
Fen. GC
J. Gentakow
Deshon General Hosptal
Butler
Evans
J. Reynolds
L. Douglas Reynolds
Hazel W. Brockman
Ff Corry
Ernest Brockmman
Ruth ©. Roof
Eric
Erge Roof
Carry
W. M. Walkh
War Food Administration
Pittsburgh
Office of Supply
Thomas P. O’hearn
U. S. Maritime Service
Ue Pofale
Uae
Everett Benson
Liberty Steel
Polie
VPW
West Washington Street
William Pendell
Erie Railroad
Plaripan
Lester Danner
East Pleasant Street
Pine Grove Cemetery
8. L. King
Onionity
Murn Danner
Erieste
T.S. Kelsey
O.D
Irs
Senour
Martin-Senour
Wilcox
East Main Street
Legislature
Treasury
Washington
Lnive
Bridal
Heiman
Bridal Wyrne
Heiman’s For Diamonds
North East
Johnsonburg
Mary T. Perry
Barlow
Berkhaus Disposal
Priscilla and
Phytis Kohn
Hear Gospel Sunshine Twins
Cuyahoga Falls
Children’s Day
Tima
Montgomery Ward
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