SGT. Nichols Returns Home From War
Staff Sgt. Lawrence Nichols of Corry arrives for a 60 day furlough after more than a year as a POW in Germany. He was shot in the neck when his plane was downed February 24, 1944 and was the sole survivor of his crew. He received the Ayr Medal and cluster for a second award and recalls the harsh conditions and rationing in captivity with special thanks to Red Cross parcels.
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Lawrence Nichols
Corry
Europe
Nichols
Red Cross
Maude Nichols
Tom
Army Air Force
Sut
Waterhouse Garage
West Main Street
Luminescence Roles Across Fields Highlighted
Luminescence plays key roles in vitamin analysis television blackout lighting and petroleum prospecting. It serves chemists physiologists criminologists mineralogists and industrial engineers as a valuable tool across disciplines.
Pupils With Perfect Attendance for 1945 School Year
Lists show Concord and Palrview pupils across grades 1 to 6 honored for perfect attendance ending June 8 1945. Names include William Erick Evelyn Anderson Norman Merritt Barbara Ann Karkoski and many others.
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Carol Ann McClusky
Washington
Mary Anne Nichols
Marlene Blakely
Judith Dwyer
Theodore Mowers
Helen Porter
Sally Berkhous
Palrview
James Catalfa
Nancy Chapman
Geraldine Klinger
Melvin Blynt
Mary Catalfa
Louis Cu
Tin George’ Ross
Robert Jackson
William Stormer
Joanne Huenel
Don Wood
Patrick Hunt
Helen Shiret
Roger Andrus
Robert Hill
Nancy Wood
Alles Anderson
Ethel Davis
Raymond Lawson
Robert Lewis
Betty Wood
Anilbe Bi Shoot
Shale Brawford
Leonard Austin
Marlon Chase
Jeanne Haenel
Marilyn Denton
Robert Pish
Roger Haight
Kathleen Peutfer
Margaret Karkowski
Rosemarie Malek
Luella Manges
Donald Gucuil
Henry Ell
Lussellle Jukes
June Long
Patricia
Moimes UC
Patricia Bullers
Jean Ohm
Harley Reed
Jean Splesaun
June Walethiduse
Juella Westley
Robert Wharton
Mary Ellen Bell
Buffalo man tries to kill himself to provide for 13 children
Vincent Gall 82 of Buffalo attempted death by inhaling car exhaust on East 22nd Street. Relatives say his motive was to provide for his 13 children. He stole a car, drove to a secluded spot, and collapsed beside the exhaust. Passersby found him. he was revived and hospitalized, later jailed briefly before release.
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Jal
Goff
Christoph
Mrs George Doolittle Dies in Titusville
Mrs Na omi Ruth Heslink Doolittle died at the family home in Titusville at 3 45 p m Sunday after a several year illness She was born February 1 in Panama N Y daughter of W J Heslink and was educated at Payama High School She leaves her husband George Doolittle and a father sister Mrs Dort Warner of Cortland Two brothers Start Set Percy L Heslink in England and Elmter Heslink of Panama The body lies at Peterson Funeral Home with private services at home Wednesday at 1 30 p m and interment in Hear Lake Cemetery
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Titusville
Naomi Ruth Heslink Doolittle
George Doolittle
W. J. Heslink
Panama
N. Y
Payaiia High School
Panaini Baptish Church
Dort Warner
Corty
Start Set
Percy L. Heslint
Ab Poynton
England
Elmter Hestink
Peterson Puneral
Hear Lake
Robbery by Two Soldiers Claimed at Erie Resistor
W H Pryling, president of the Erie Resistor Corporation, told police two soldiers he met at a club robbed him at his home on State Street. He described being beaten after their arrival, with cash and items including silver service plates, a gold bill clip, clothing, a child’s bank, and lighters taken, totaling about 1 007 dollars. He reported the crime only after recognizing suspects again in a downtown club.
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Brie
W. H Pryling
Erie Resistor Corporation
Nils
State Street
Fuyling
Minard
Fryling
This Week's Ration Facts Summary
Ration card details list validity for Dinats MALS Wte-DOK KOUE and others. It covers stamps and coupons for foods, books, and fuel from several booklets with expiration dates ranging from June to September.
Safe backing rules for drivers on streets and highways
The State Police advise proper backing practices: back only where traffic is light, avoid backing onto highways, ensure the path is clear, and move slowly. Do not back near hilltops or curves where visibility is obstructed to prevent accidents.
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Maiy
Muffin Pan Technique For Even Baking
When filling muffin pans leave one small section empty and fill with water. This prevents muffins from overbaking and helps keep them moist and even.
Erie County to receive $67,165 in gas tax refunds
Erie County will gain $67,165 from stale gasoline tax returns covering December 1944 to June 11, 1945, Controller Harvey M. Willis said. He noted the county budget anticipated $131,000 for the year and expects this to be exceeded as second half returns usually rise, with additional funds from county property sales boosting the balance by year end.
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Willis
Erie
Harvey M. Willis
Erie County
Eisenhower on Peace and Sacrifice in War
The piece argues that Allied cooperation in World War II hid cultural clashes and prejudice while the Red Army’s Eastern front success helped defeat Germany. It reflects on the burden carried by commanders sending soldiers into combat and mourns the loss felt by families, stressing the high price of victory and the need to prevent similar losses in the future.
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Eisenhower
Tven
Red Army
Oif
Germany
Uniform rules for veterans travel and ceremonies
The veteran may wear his complete uniform from discharge to home but not for more than three months in travel while wearing it. Afterward the uniform may be worn only on ceremonial occasions such as parades. The uniform worn is that of the highest rank held.
Lord Haw Haw Charged With High Treason in Bow Street
Willlire Haw Haw, born in the United States, faces high treason charges at Bow Street. The indictment covers alleged acts between September 2, 1929 and May 29, 1945 showing allegiance to the King’s enemies outside the realm. He was bound over to begin trial June 5.
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Boyce
Haw Haw
Bow Street Court
Thial
Maxjesty
Beiag
Thompson’s Borsoma Tablets Promote Kidney Action
Danger signals from mysterious aches are blamed on kidney failure to filter poisons from blood. Thompson’s Borsoma Tablets claim to stimulate kidney action and increase urinary secretions for quick relief, urging readers to buy at druggists for 50 cents.
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Thompson
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