Marriage Applications Filed In Findley Lake
Merle A. mdhead of Findley Lake and Jean Lee of North East filed for marriage at Erle. Corpus Christi processions were held at St. Elizabeth and St. Thomas Catholic churches. A minor bicycle accident occurred behind a West Washington street store when a bicycle rider, daughter of Robert Smith, collided with a Devoe car bumper. no serious injuries. The Pennsylvania Railroad promoted H. Enochs to VP in charge of personnel, with several bureau chiefs reassigned. Youths caused two incidents. police investigated a body found in Shenango River near Wheatland, likely two to three weeks in water. June heat wave noted in Pittsburgh area with above-normal temps. Two Corry girls, 18, were picked up by Warren police. one sought hotel work in Warren. Cpl. Meehan visiting, 20 days. Tax penalty and delinquent assessments due by July 1. Fire alarm system temporarily disrupted by steam shovel wires. Paut Eard, Union City, arranged to pay 25 dollar disorderly conduct charge after melee at Boston House.
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Heat Wave Kills and Local Elections in Erie and Pa.
Erie reports twenty four deaths linked to a heat wave as officials seek re election. The day brings crowded nominating petitions for county and city posts amid high temperatures, storms, and power outages from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.
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Soldiers Dependents to Get Increase
Secretary Stimson reported War Department support for limited increases to dependents allowances as selective service expands. He noted the Lodge bill’s blanket 15 percent rise may not be just or fair, urging careful case by case consideration for dependents, especially for those with married soldiers and children. The current rate provides 50 monthly for a wife, 28 government share, plus 12 per child, with 10 more per additional child.
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Woman Leap Death From Lincoln Avenue Bridge
Mrs. Gertrude Wittmer, about 59, fell 125 feet to her death from the Lincoln Avenue Bridge in Pittsburgh last night, according to the coroner. A neighborhood resident said she stood on the railing for about an hour before leaping.
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Gertrude 3. Wittmer
Lincoln Avenue
Market Fire Near Hutz Meal on First Avenue
Firefighters rushed to the former Hutz Meal market on First Avenue shortly before 2 this afternoon after a motor on a basement refrigerator compressor overheated and began smoking. No injuries reported. Fire units contained the blaze and damaged area minimal. Local authorities kept traffic disruptions to a minimum as crews worked.
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First Aid Recipe for Cuts Burns and Bruises
An old town home remedy describes Ran-Cura Ointment as antiseptic and comforting for minor burns cuts boils and skin sores. San-Oura Soap is gentle for babies and tender skin. Ointment priced 80c and 60c Soap 25c.
Post-War Planning Board Names James Leader
Former secretary of Commerce Mark S. James named by Governor Martin to head the Pennsylvania Post-War Planning Commission as executive director. He will run a state-wide program to stimulate post-war production and create five jobs for war workers and returning service members.
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Pennsylvania man held in attempted murder case
Lloyd H. Fritz, 43, unemployed machinist from Berlin, Pennsylvania, was jailed on a charge of attempted murder after his estranged wife said he tried to drown her in a bathtub in San Diego. Patrolman Chism noted Fritz traveled from Berlin to reconcile, but his wife would not return to Pennsylvania. Theodore Kittleberger, 27, of Clearfield, died from injuries after a truck left the highway and crashed into a house.
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Bathtub Gin Probed at Erie in Prohibition Era Snapshot
Erie reports government agents probing the appearance of bathtub gin, amid shortages in Pennsylvania and concerns of cheap bootleg gin amid warm weather. Complaints rise as drinkers fall ill after use, with arrests expected if bootlegging continues.
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Body of Second Child Found in French Creek
In Erie, June 28, the body of Shirley Eileen Heald, 7, the second child in a double drowning near Cambridge Springs, was recovered by the Erie coast guard station at 4:30 p.m. The girl is survived by her mother Ruth Heald and three brothers and three half sisters. Funeral services are listed for Tuesday at Levine funeral home and interment in Cambridge Springs. The boy Lyle Sid Friday, 9, was found nearby. his funeral is set for Monday in Cambridge Springs with burial at Mount Pleasant cemetery. The report notes both children reportedly fell into deep water while wading behind the Riverside Hotel.
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Carl Levine
Crawford County
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Levine
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Nellie Lord
Lillian Lord
Union City
Virginick Rags
Lotsville
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Continued drop in Pennsylvania relief rolls
The week ending June W saw a further decline in Pennsylvania general assistance rolls with 463 cases removed and 319 added, bringing total on the rolls to 169,257. The distribution includes 90,756 old age, 30,958 families with dependent children, 25,028 general assistance, and 12,514 blind pensions. The wartime expansion shifted the relief problem from unemployment to labor shortages, shrinking rolls to a fraction of their former size.
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Woman Missing After Weeklong Search Near Delmont
Groups of Boy Scouts and residents expanded a woods search near Delmont Pennsylvania for 37 year old Viola Marelli who disappeared from her home last Monday. State police said the vanishing occurred in the woods near Slickville as authorities continued the hunt.
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British announce sinking of 400 Axis ships in war waters
The British report that fewer than 400 Axis warships and craft have been sunk or damaged by mines in the combat waters since the invasion. The statement notes mines and naval dangers affecting ships and small craft in various theaters.
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