Railroads urged to enforce Erie smoke law locally
Erie officials plan self policing of railroad yards to curb smoke violations under the amended smoke control ordinance set to take effect in about 30 days. Eli May, head of the bureau of smoke abatement, said the Pennsylvania Railroad has not adopted air jets or diesel lines, and meetings with railroad superintendents are planned to establish a compliant program.
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Erie
Evilrones
Eli May
May
Pennsylvania Railroad
PRR
Mays
Wagner
Boat Fire Kills Six Airmen and One Japanese Crew
Six U S airmen and a Japanese died when their 63 foot rescue boat caught fire off the east coast of Japan six miles north of Sendai. Only survivor Cpl Alber N Duffield Jr of Willow Grove PA swam six miles to shore after the blaze cut off emergency gear. Four bodies recovered. Names of victims withheld. Duffield said the Japanese was jailed of the craft. Also notes a record 15.1 inch rainfall in New Orleans in 17 hours.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
U. 8
Japan
Air Force
Cpl
Alber N. Duffield, Jr
Willow Grove
Sendai
Duffield
Far East Air Force
Jnilot
Mrs Ranghild Chapin Weds William J McDonough at St Andrew’s Church
Marriage ceremony held at 10:20 AM at St Andrew’s rectory with Rev Joseph Wiley officiating. Bride Mrs Ranghild Chapin of Raymond Avenue wore a dusty rose ensemble, cor sage orchid. Groom William J McDonough of Erie, sales manager for Northern Equipment Co. Attendants included sister Mrs Albertus Himtod. best man James J Reid. After luncheon, couple to reside at 32 Virginia Ave Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eile
Ranghild Chapin
Raymond Avenue
Wiliam J. McDonough
Joseph Wiley
St. Andrew's Church
Albertus Himtod
James J. Reid
McDonough
Sciota Aid Society Holds All Day Meeting
An all-day session of the Sciota Community Ladies Aid Society was held at Mrs. Wilbur Camp's home on State Line road. Thirty attended the noon screen dinner. 19 members answered toll call. President Mrs. Westley Gray led the business meeting. next gathering set with Mrs. Ivan Heslink on June 30. The afternoon included sewing and visiting.
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Sciota
Contract Club Dinner At Esther's Tea Room
The Contract Club held a dinner at 6:30 PM Thursday at Esther's Tea Room in Spring Greek. After dinner the group moved to Mrs. George Jackson's North Center Street home for bridge cards. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Raymon Anderson and Mrs. Harold Powell with the consolation prize to Mrs. O W Donies. Other attendees included Mrs. Walter H. Scott, Mrs. Eilsworth Hall, Mrs. Horton J Days and Mrs. H Langdon Rowe. On March 24 Mrs. Davis will host at her West Congress Street home.
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Bridge Club
Esther's
North Center Street
George
S Jackson
Raymon Anderson
Harold Powell
O. W. Donies
Walter H. Scott
Eilsworth Hall
Horton J) Days
Ice Cream Social Draws 70 Attendees at Harbor Hall
Thursday evening Harbor Hall Community hosts an ice cream social at the Ladies' Aid Community House. Miss Marcella Stover accompanies a group, Leone Swanson recites, Keith Fralick sings with Joyce Snapp, and Mr Norder performs a negro spiritual. Cream cake and coffee circulate. proceeds fund community house ports. Committee members Lyle Chelton Vern Chelto Lawrence Lindstrom. Uncles' Aid Society serves.
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Wuceucu
Leesreaim
Harbor Hall
Ald
Norder
Marcella Stover
Leone Swanson
Keith Fralick
Joyce Snapp
Mr. Norder
Lyle Chelton
Vern Cheltos
Lawrence Lindstrom
Uncles’ Aid Society
Swack Holbrook Wedding Announced in Ripley
Miss Holbrook, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Cline of West Wayne Street, became Mrs Swack on February wh at Ripley. George R Swack, son of Mr and Mrs George W Swack of West Smith Street, wed at the parsonage of Rev Paul R Smilin. Immediate families attended as the couple settle at 71 West Wayne Street. The bride is a Gorey Seniby High School alumna and Mr Swack, a current senior at the same school, works at Shamburgs News and Sports Store.
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ANE Space
L. Holbrook
Edward Cline
West Wayne Street
Ripley
Miss Holbrook
George R. Swack
George W. Swack
West Smith Street
Paul R. Smilin
Local residents travel for visits and events
Louis B. Sears and family head to Buffalo for a barber shop fund event at Memorial Auditorium while Mrs. Randall of Erie visits Meadville for the weekend. Lieut. Sears returns to Camp Stoneman after a 40 day leave. Many locals plan trips to Cleveland Niagara Falls Wheaton Kent and Canton for graduations weddings and visits as New Orleans surpasses 500 000 residents, doubling since 1893.
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Louis B. Sears
East South Street
Buffalo
Memorial Auditorium
MacBain Sears
Seventh Errest
H. ©. Randall
Erie
Louis B. ‘Sears
Donald Sears
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Oldiawa
Marlin Bemis
R. D
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bemis
John Cevar
Pittsburgh
Willard Shreve
Essex
Shre
Esther Patterson
Spartansburg
Erle
Helery Jones
North Center Street
Helen
Herman Steaves
Liberty
Chicago
W. C.scott
East Wayne Street
Wheaton, Til
William J. Scott
Wheaton College
Phyllis Scott
Wheaton
Merrill Patterson
Connie
South Center Street
J. H. Miller
Columbus
Kent, O
Louis Valentine
Canton
Mr. Valentine
Calvin Carlin
Cleveand
Ladies Day Bridge Luncheon Enjoyed at Country Club
Ladies’ Day bridge luncheon held at Corsy Country Club featured eighteen luncheon guests and two organizers. Hostesses Mes Norma Necktes and Mrs N EB Wilkinson served noodle and tuna casserole salad relishes strawberries shortcake and coffee. Prizes went to Mrs Horton J Davis Mrs Ellsworth Hott and Mrs Harold Flower. next luncheon set for June 1 at 1 o'clock with guests bringing tureen and own table service.
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Sue
Qorsy Country Club
Yesterdy
Mnchens
Ca Davis
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Elizabeth Rogers
HR Benson
Norma Necktes
Wilkinson Way
Horton J, Davis
Ellswort Hott
Harold Flower Whelving
Janes Hughes
Post
Kiley
Flowere
June Meeting of Coutiette Club No 102
The June meeting of Coutiette Club No 102 was held at the V. F. W. Home with 12 members present. Chief Grayback and Mrs. Bordena McGraw led the meeting, donations were voted for outgoing officials, and future plans included a plastic profits demonstration. Delegates elected to Philadelphia for the Grant Scratch event, with refreshments served by Mrs. Lewis Lundy and Mrs. Clyde Reynolds.
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Coutiette Club
V. FP
John Willians
R. Cayhark
William Davies
Hazel Shuss
Dora Quinlisk
Philadelphia
Lews Lundy
Clyde Reynolds
St Edward's School Picnic At Canadohta
St Edward's School held a picnic at Canadohta Lake attended by students, Rev. Francis J. Graves, Rev. John DeSanti, the Sisters, and PTA members. Event ran from 1:00 AM to 5:00 PM with swimming, ball games, roller skating, and park amusements.
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Ie Ashwar
Honor 1949 Graduates At Open House Wednesday
Lenore Austin entertained graduates at an open house after the commencement exercises. The senior class wore white and the reception featured a decorated table with miniature graduates, white tapers, dancing, and refreshments. Graduation favors included diploma-themed keepsakes.
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Yen Ouse
Lenore Austin
West Stith Street
Muvaturé
Keeney Urged Prosecution Over Passport Evasion
Rep Nixon said the House Un American Activities Committee will urge prosecution of Philip Keeney for attempting to leave the country without a passport. He called for a full investigation of the Polish liner Batory’s operations, recalling Keeney’s booking and the ship’s past passenger Gerhart Hisler. Keeney, a 58 year old New York librarian, testified about unemployment since 1947 and prior access to secret wartime info.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rep
Nixon
Saxol
Batory
Keeney
Gerhart Hisler
New York
Japan
Mary Jane
Gerhart
Misler
Czechoslovakia
State Department
Snyho P
Carol King
Barber Shop Singers to Broadcast Saturday
Local barbershop fans will hear the newly crowned champions on Saturday night from 11 to 11 30 DST. The Mutual Broadcasting System will carry the winning quartet, with arrangements under way with individual radio stations for reception on several stages.
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Buffalo
Mutual Broadcasting System
Born to Imhoff and Kerstetter Families in Corry
A daughter was born this morning at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Albert Imhoff of Spring Creek and to Mr and Mrs R S Kerstetter of 1928 West Pleasant Street. Both births announce the arrival of new family members in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Imhoff
Spring Creek
Corry Hospital
R. S. Kerstetter
West Pleasant
Escaped Rockview Prisoners Re-Captured
Two inmates who escaped Rockview Penitentiary Tuesday were recaptured near Bellefonte. Stevo, 21, and John R. Evans, 27, were seized by state police as they neared Centre County. Evans faces larceny sentencing. Stevo had prior assault and sodomy convictions.
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Rockview
Stevo
Hlorey
Centre County
Narne
Evans
Lawrence County
Bellefonte
Rorkview Penitentiary
John R. Evans
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Bob Steele
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Wolf Dog
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Community Hall
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Ana Et
Shell Aven
Intel
Franz Fine Furniture
Ito
Sagenstangs
Sciota Aid Society
Esther
Mamta
Swack-Holbrook
H. Lynn Rice
Franklin Street
Dial
Coutiette Club No
St. Edward's School
Canadohta
Barber’ Shop Singers
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Topp
Goodrich Hun Piide
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Powell Motor CO
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