Local notices and business briefings from Erie area
A fragmentary Erie paper notes events from a Civic Club dinner at Concord Community House to automotive output figures at Ath Ward's, weather forecasts for the middle Atlantic states, legal and civic notices, and a railway freight wreck near St Marys with no injuries reported. The items list October-like events, garden views, and police detentions, all in a rapid community digest tone.
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Erie-Renovo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Daguacahonds
St. Marys
Erie
Corry
Olown
Boy Kitten and Rattlesnake Drama Stuns West Creek
A kitten and a 40 inch rattlesnake staged a tense scene on the front lawn of the Pye home in West Creek. Seven year old Keith Pye drew attention as the family intervened to stop the playful danger. Claire Pye captured the snake while Keith urged further action, and all escaped injury. The snake was later handed to Dr. Bei Keivit for transfer to a collector in Ann Arbor.
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Pye
West Creek
Claire Pye
Desmants
Kelin Pye
Keith
V 'Rhe ‘Poy
Claire
Szitfen
Bei Keivit
Ann Arbor
Sopp Loses Peninsula Job in Erie
Thomas Sopp, a patrolman on the peninsula for eight years across Republican and Democratic administrations, was dismissed at 8 a.m. Friday with the superintendent citing "because you are a Democrat" as the sole reason. Possible successors mentioned include Whitey Wheeler, Alex Duco, and Apple Holland.
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Erie
Thomas Sopp
Penisuily
Sopp
Times
Millard Davis
Davis
Forest
Whitey Wheeler
Alex Duco
Oren G
Apple) Holland
Eugene Henrichs
Maxie Strub
Hentichs
Folland
Pitth
Sixth
Find of a lifetime in owp specials claim
Mrs F Linke reports a find of a lifetime from owp special issues for San-Cura Ointment. The antiseptic claims to soothe and aid healing of minor sores cuts burns itching piles and irritated skin. Available 85 cents and 600 at all drug stores.
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F. Linke
W. Sath Street
Chicago
Registration of aliens in Erie County planned
Erie County will begin alien registration in July and finish by January 1, 1940. All aliens over 18 must register with the state by January 1. Fees are $1. A system of identification cards will be issued to registered aliens and motorists. Non registration carries heavy fines and jail time.
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New York
The
Stock Exchange
WRIA
Erie County
United States
Leowig Lewis
Hines
Sly
Smaialli
Noimm Slifitiey
Damage claims of 2500 paid in Buffalo road dispute
The Erle county board of commissioners on Friday approved damage claims totaling 2500 for Walter S Wheeler of North East due to state highway widening along Buffalo road from 50 to 80 feet. Wheeler had sought 2000 or 2500. commissioners accepted 2500 as settlement. Wheeler faces moving part of his farm residence for frontage, while previous offer of 2000 was rejected and 2500 final.
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WRI
Filton H. Bluir
Erle Couinty Board of Commissioners
Walter S. Wheeler
North East
Wheeler
State Highway Department
Buffalo
Rght
Hine Fleht
Yiru- Video
Banks May Loan On Autos And Furniture
Bankers from New York Pennsylvania and nearby regions met in Conneaut LAI to discuss plans for entering consumer credit markets. The session focused on loans for automobiles and home appliances with a broad invitation extended to thirty banks to send representatives.
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Conneaut Lai
Park
New York
Lilo
Pennsylvania
Neveto- Gayla
Camel Stores Fat in Humps Fat reserves noted in camels
The report outlines camels storing fat in their humps as a food reserve. It mentions overwork and human fitters may impact the animal, though details are unclear in the fragment.
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Wills Human Fitters
New Consumer Credit Plan Pushed by Banks
A new consumer credit plan initiative seeks to consolidate loans and financing for personal loans, appliances, and automobiles across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Led by Gravens Cravens of Cleveland, the drive aims to curb risky practices and standardize loan forms while warning banks against limiting competition.
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United Press Puturburgy
Uredelzatarn Haus
Pennsylvania
Oia
West Virginia
Sirus
Ba Re Fom Ry Gravens
Cloyrland
Sve
Drittato
Cravens
Pontid
Ifalo
War on thieves who follow convention in Erie
Police chief Joseph Christoph issued drastic orders for defense of state veterans convention visitors. A crackdown targets criminals aiming to steal from delegates and banks, with warrants for suspects and heightened surveillance of hotels and crowds. Detectives prepare investigations into alleged rings and informants for the gathering.
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Erie
Jhune
Unio
George Chilton
Tne
Coney Lite
Christoph
Wheel New To The Indians
A fragment notes that Native peoples in the New World did not adopt the wheel widely until Europeans arrived, implying limited prior use and later introduction by outsiders.
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Ly Dee
Reusn Srounls
Ins Renies
Golden Rule Club
Concord Community House
Ward
Dun & Bradstreet Weekly Review
W. F. Wi
Building and Lain Association
Pennsylvania — Organizations
Wilkes-Barre
Middle Atlantic States
North
South
Plumer E
Pennzoil
West Smith Street
J. Fred Thomas
Sharon
Crawford County
American Legion
Canadahia
West Main Street
John W. Lambing
West Park
Pigce
Mr. Lambing
Associated Gas & Electric System
Frank Mulligan
Essex Kreet
United Natural Gas Company
Sigel
Brookville
Kitten
Rattlesnake
Peninsula
Apple” Holland
HL Reno
Olla
Virgil Shaw
Youiny
New Bankers’ Organization
Chapin
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Soddayts Sie Voles Dalba
Dodge
Ammunie
New York State
Hudson River
Skateland
Victor Dana
Shea’s Theater
Jamestown
Quality Cash
Oleo
Lowes Detrott
Transportati
C. Christensen Motors
N. Center St
Corry, Pa
Milo J. Martin Garage
Union City
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