Meadville and Erie News Briefs and Local Notices
Mild activity reported by Varleys military reserve organization with potential escape hatches for select service. Thirty four Erie youths applied for Naval Reserve entry. National Guard office noted only normal recruitment. Pension funds for Meadville police and fire departments pass readings. Private Mulligan’s posthumous award to be honored on return for burial after heroism on Bougainville. Erie Osteopathic Hospital plans receive $125000 funding drive confirmation at Missen’s Grill. Meerdink’s advertises hammocks and hammock stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varleys Military Reserve
Erie
Naval Reserve
National Guard
Hamilton Beach
All-Way Electrics Co
Meadville
Ity
James Francis Mulligan, Jr
Bougainville
Mulligan
Missen
Disappearing Boston terrier ends at Johnny Jones grounds
Patsy Lee reports her four year old brindle Boston terrier Billy disappeared Monday afternoon from the Johnny Jones show grounds where the dog was attached to the Follies. Authorities investigate as the dog is described with a white patch around both eyes and may be stolen during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Motor Co
Billy
Patsy Lee
Gersten
Meerdink’s
DuBois Drowns While Trying to Save Sister at Local Lake
The DuBois district reports fourteen year old Margaret Kurten drowned late Monday while attempting to rescue her younger sister Barbara Joan at Juniala lake. Barbara drifted to a distant inner lake. Margaret jumped in to assist and disappeared beneath the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Brooks Studio
DuBois
Margaret Kurten
Juniala Lake
Barbara Joan
Margaret
Fairhavens
Harrison¢ F. Curtis
American Legion Augiliery
Chamber of Commerce
Communists Draft Dilemma Faces Armed Forces
Washington experts weigh options for handling Communists drafted under the new selective service act. Army officers consider inducting them and quarantining from sensitive posts, while overseas service and oath disputes loom as the bill offers no clear guidance. A growing number of eligible men seek reserve memberships amid the policy uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Army
Niee
Congress
Alegiance
Wesleyville Gas Station Blast Injures Man
A mystery explosion at Schainer Esso Stallion in Wesleyville caused about 2600 dollars in damage and injured Emmeth Meyers, 56, Erie, who was buying gasoline. The blast shattered basement and showroom windows, rocked the building, and damaged a garage and car showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyville
Eril
Schainer Esso
Emmeth Meyers
Erie
Schafner
IR. B. Meyers
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Wing- Willi Star Stores
Texas
Scott
Oxydol
Flakorn
Pillsbury
Corry
Al’s
Catalina
Kane
Lavivence Ness
Smethport
Ness
Koehlers, DuBois
L. D. W. Clarke
Distri
Jamestown
New York
New York City
Jamestown Manufacturers
Union-National
The
Monitor Furniture Company
Meadsville
Henry Wikins
Venango
Spencer Hospital
National Bank
Mary Louise
Lucille Ecker
W.C.A
Thomas Motors
Cleve Damon
Bear Lake
Robert Zandering
Theresa
Clyde Damon
Richard
Gerald Damon
Glair Damon
Floyd VanderSehaaf
Lawrence Dunnewold
Damon
Robert
Warren Briggs
Frank
Carl Casler
Arthur Moore
John Baroth
Miller's Kendall
Oil City
George E. Hibbard
Knights of Columbus
Center St
Titusville
James B. Mallory
Leroy Cobb
Butler
Cobb
Arthur Johnson
Helen Brewer
East Church Street
Franklin
Cecil Minnick
Nps
Packard
Minniele
International Harvester
Merritt Appliance Co
West Main Street
Duffee Motor Express
Harold Showers
Liberty
Rossbacher
Corry Hospital
Joseph Magliarditi
Peter Mag Warditi
First Avenue
Mary Ton
Clymer
Ruth Cole
East Wayne Street
Edith Fenno
Clair Fenno
Clara Jane Pinney
Ward H. Pinney
Sarah Reed
Erie County
Wright Street
Warren
William Pechew
Route 6
Youngsville
Pecheux
Malle
Westfield State Police Patrol
Wilbur Leroy Mower
Portland
John Haywood
Brocton
Elmer H. Widlund
Emma Johnson
Charles 1
Sardiner
Gelorond
Hanford Avenue
Floyd Batchelor
Spring Creek
W. Chitester
Eiton Barton
Ridgway
112Th Infantry
Pennsylvania National Guard
John Meteldki
Fred Bayless
Cor Hospital
Davison-Fogle
Franklin St. Corry
Jantzen Shorts
Jantzen
LEED
Shamburg’‘S News & Sport Store
Pes
Ameriga
U.S
Sean
Nasts Ladies
Lanston
S. Center St
Claws
Sistin
Frank Tence
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