Corry and Jamestown News Chronicle Mixed City Updates
A jumble of local reports from Corry and Jamestown notes marriage license filings for Thad Gates and Essie M. Myry of Corry, a Downtown Garage fire injuring few and leaving several cars lost, railway derailments near Binsdell with no injuries, and police probes into parking blockades on West South Street. Local real estate transfers include Charles FR Davis to Ray Mather on Center Street. Salvation Army band visiting Ti nsville for Lenten service, and notices of rescheduled Gun Club meeting. Police report two drunkenness arrests, one at First Avenue and West Main Street, another in Titusville, plus complaints about Jehovah’s Witness activity and an attempted door obstruction incident on South Center Street. A Philadelphia Superior Court ruling declares free-play pinball machines as gambling devices to be destroyed, with vehicle damage from a Bayh South Street collision noted.
Three Without Registration Cards Are Held
An FBI agent detained three men in Erie on March 2 after arresting them for lacking valid draft registration cards. The trio. Edward Stankiewicz alias Stael, 147 East Ben Street. Thomas Carrs, East 14th Street. Alfred Gere, Fairview RD 1. were noted as involved in a car accident with RT Olinski of Hillcrest Avenue. Stankiewicz was driving the vehicle and sustained a nose laceration. The men reportedly claimed registration with local boards, but their cases were held for further action by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Mar
Jan Feder Burend
Alirew Tert
Opi Tharge
Msi
Poller Chiaf George Christoph
Booker
Edward Stankiewicz
Stael
Btn Street
Clonesta
Thomas O. Carrs
Sorest
Aid Alfred Gere
R. D
Fairview
FBI
Geer
Garrs
Aftersey
Charles F
Pittsburgh
Stanklewing
Tiavesta
Olinski
Hillcrest Avenue
Stankiewica
Quy
Seeking Game Refuge in National Forests
In March, the Kane Fish and Game Club seeks a new game refuge within Allegheny National Forest. Officials indicate cooperation with the forest service and a wildlife expert, while tentative plans include stocking pheasants and adding more habitat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kang
Kane Fish and Game Club
Allegheny National Forest
Nopti
Herve
National Forest
Club
Ibs
le Ase
The
Werder
McKean County Youth Missing After Pearl Harbor Sinking
Maren B Hopperwarn cne 22 son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Cine of Gardeau McKean County is listed as missing after Pearl Harbor attack December 7 aboard the battleship Arizona sunk. Despite exhaustive search, Robert Edwin Guimer, mate second class, remains lost. family informed by Navy Department. Gardeau is a small settlement in McKean County near Cameron County line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Maren B.hoperswarn
Arthur Cine
Gardeau
Pearl Harlor
Arizona
Robert Edwin
Guimer
Nlass
McRein Cony
Cameron County
Dems may ask for intervention in key Philadelphia race
A long fragmentary report outlines political maneuvering for a Philadelphia city treasurer seat and GOP primary contests. It mentions Auditor General F. Clair Boss seeking candidacy support, Sen Joseph B. Gumtey, Judge Ray H. Smith, and candidates Martin Davis and Lewis, with groups including New Guard backing Pinchot aids and Willkie for president ties. A fire at the Wilsor estate farm near Helen Turner, Clarion County, destroys dairy buildings and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gontiniee Umene Vap
Philadelphia
Consumers’ Council
Bituminaus Coal Commission
Harr
F. Clair Boss
Pid
Harmony
U.S
Joseph B. Gumtey
Ray H. Smith
Allegheny
General Martin
James J. Davis
Dion
Samuel F. Lewis
York
William A. Harmon
Dead man among five in Jamestown garage fire
In Jamestown a deadly blaze at the Downtown garage on Washington Avenue killed one man and injured several others. Fire officials estimated damage between 90 000 and 360 000 dollars. The victim, Lloyd Lown, aged 3 0, died from burns after being trapped by fumes from a gasoline spill. He lived in Jamestown and worked at the Downtown Garage for more than ten years. His wife and family survive, with funeral arrangements to be announced. The fire started when fumes ignited, rupturing doors and releasing gasoline, prompting investigations by insurance and auto storage officials.
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Jamestown
Maret
Pord
Lown
West Firm Street
O'Cloeck
Burns
Clement Uim
Thomas Finnerty
Conditton
Pinnerty
Gerald Huen
New Sound
Finnerty
Floyd A. Bird
Levant
Miss. Donat Hoover
Oly
Herbert and
Doitson
Salaze
dJur U6
Sataurday
Fab
Rudolph Swansott
Tday
Ailar
Yale
Witmer Ald
Bled
Juni Ghyyuk
Sxicon
Vacuum of Company
Thau
Ford Lown
Snequemind
Dawntown
Lai Miles Laws
Margaret Lown
Harald Wise
Manley Lown
Wellsville
William Lown
Elmira
Orphelia Weber
Georgia Jackson
Celoron
Pateoner Mortuary
Arta Gurls
Sunset Hill Hemesery Ab
Germans wage fight for South America
A Washington dispatch describes German aims to pressure South America. Germany torpedoed Brazilian ships to sway Argentina, Uruguay blocks aimed at inter American bases, while Argentina hesitates between Axis and Western alignment as Uruguay moves to join defense with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AOHN
Washington
Mie
Germany
Central
South America
Urusuay
Uis
Argentina
Americas
Hitler
United States
Argenting
Retel
Uuuguay
Montevideo
Sannolx
da Plate
Angensine
Uruguay
inter-Americ Naval
Luis Alberto Herrera
Senate
Alfredo Baldomir
District May Be Included in Civilian Defense Order
An Erie report says Cleveland district is believed included in a civilian defense blackout order. Captain Harry Douglas, chief air wardens, indicated Erle should be included and warned of partial nightly blackouts as part of emergency readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle
Dowie
Chapman Again Out for Senate Nomination
State Senator L. B. Chapman announces his bid for reelection in the May 19 primary. Assemblyman W. W. Muth confirms he will run again. George L. Schweitzer also announces a bid for the new 20th congressional district, seeking the nomination after a prior bid two years ago. Chapman has served Waren-Veriango County twelve years and chairs the appropriations committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Mura
L. B. Chapman
W. W. Muth
Ade Saurday
George L. Schweitzer
Schweiter Rom Fox
Benjamin Jarrett
Ferrell
Senta Chapman
Waren-Veriango County
Fefleets
Axis influence looms as South America faces war pressure
The article traces Axis interference in South America with nations like Argentina under Ramon Castillo and Herrera wavering on exile, while the United States urges harsh war production and strong measures. It notes German focus on South America as an economic and strategic pillar, with submarines threatening trade and fifth columns lingering.
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Tive Axis
United States
Herrera
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Nic
Ramon Castillo
Hitler
Souths America
Germany
South America
New World
Policy Cuts General Relief Cases In State Welfare Drive
A state department moves to reduce general relief by discharging 1 638 cases via mergers with dependent children and converting many to ADC aid. End-week rolls stand at 72 005 cases with 194 727 people. employable members total about 27 000. Cash grants dropped to 390 385 with 350 081 in grants to families and individuals. 12 46 thousand in mill orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Tew
ADC
Three Girls Attacked by Stranger in Erie Crime
Three girls and a woman were attacked by a single man in Erie on a Friday night. The assailant wore a green jacket and dark felt hat, about 25 years old, 5 feet 3 inches, 125 pounds, with a thin face. The first assault occurred on Sixth Street between Wallace and Ash, with subsequent attacks on Reed Street, as the victims headed home from church or a store. The victims screamed, causing the assailant to flee. George J. Christoph, chief of police, confirmed Saturday no arrests.
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Grie
Mar
George J. Christoph
Ehier
Police
Wallace
Ash Sreets
Stil
Ash
Reed Streets
Court approves sale of Erie Elks building in bondholders plan
Judge Elmer L Evans approved a cash settlement of 78147.86 to bondholders for back taxes on the Erie Elks building at Grand Peach streets. The county and school district favored the compromise with the city opposing. Bondholders have 20 days to distribute funds to the school district 35482.82 city 31598.25 and county 51136.48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Elks
Erie
Grand Peach Streets
Elmer L. Evans
Personal notices and help wanted in 1939 local ads
A dense jumble of personals and help wanted items lists job offers for housework and sales, a boxing of livestock sales and farm goods, an accounting service, and a police court note. Includes a housing ad, a box number for job inquiries, and an auction-like poultry farm listing from Thompson’s in Clymer New York.
Markets Stock Buffalo Livestock Hogs and Cattle Report
Buffalo livestock market shows hogs steady to 10 cents under Friday with weights 140-160 pounds at 19.00 to 19.50. Cattle sale slow with steers 1000-1125 pounds around 14.00. cows and bulls weaker. calves and vealers mixed. Pittsburgh produce market lists apples and potatoes with varied prices. New York stock market begins modestly lower on war news. several majors cited with a broad array of industrials and rail names in mixed sentiment.
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Buffalo Livestock
Saushige
Pittsburgh
Rome
New York
West Virginia
Maine
Laday
United Nations
Southwest Pacific
Aviti
Atlantic
American Can
American Smelters
Atlantic Refining
Bethlehem Steel
Bendix Aviation
Boeing Airplane
Chrysler
Columbia Gas
Curtiss-Wright
General
General Motors Bennepart
Esseys
Montgomery Ward
National Biscuit National Dairy
Standard
Studebaker - Tex US Steel
Westinghouse Electric
Woolworth
Youngstawk
Curb Aero Supply
Arkansas Nal Gas
South Fate Oil
Ollie Service
Fragmentary OCR Item on 181st Bary Liew Event
The readable fragments hint at an event involving persons named Liew and Anrit with numbers 181 and 5, but most details are unreadable. It reads as a brief sketched note rather than a complete report.
Ees Prot Men 1on Bec Ignite Emit Fire
A fragment notes an incident where a person or group attempted to spark or ignite a fire. The readable text mentions danger linked to ignition actions and a warning by authorities. No clear names, places, or dates are provided in the legible portion.
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Pinseine Wien
Oled Ab Brie
Guy Saxton
Carrys
Othors
Dr John Wickman
Judee Citaway
Chautauqua County
Corry
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bins~ Dell
Rush
Buffalo
Franklin O. Davis
Buffalo Division
Saind Fie
Gunton
Billo
Waiding
West South Street
Charles FR
Davis
Ray Mather
Center Street
Warren Salvation Army
Titnsville Corps
Warres ‘Times
Mig- Tor
Comy Red Suit Gun Clb
Air Mid Warden School
Polite
First Avenue
West Main Street
Titusville
South Center Street
South Center
JL. H. Whitman
East South Street
Tte
Bayh South Street
Mill Street
Portland
Whitman
Pennsylvania Superior Court of Philadelphia
Midge Jesse ©. B. Cunningham
South
Thilqdsiphia
Wilaown
North Carry Noeshy
Mortorit
Bidyok
Columbus
TBE
Mckean County
Pearl Harbor
DEMS
Statley
the & Win Wilsor
Helen Turnace
Clarion County
Seidarity—Center
Chapman
Anmamra
A. P Preethan
Champili Salve Co
Salamnamiea
Lindsley
Rexall
Wm. J. Franklin
Aiken
Ted Harness
Tanney Howse
E. Matz
Tiguiye
Ange
A. J. Aikens
Aikens
Alvin G. Bentink
Clymer
Lena Cohen
Miss Stevens
Newark
Ginl
Ata
Ogook
Dourney
Greyhound Post House
Bae
Youngwan
Bok
Care Journal
Gorty
Thompson's Poultry Farm
N.Y
Montgomery
Ward
Ees
McCloskey
Imperial Hotel
Dial
Earl J. Messenger
NEW Bethlehem Coal
Powell’s Goal
Fay
Dond's
Garland
Spencer's Cash Mills
Doane's Hardware
W.mann St
Commercial Lumber Company
Addy
West Pleasant Street
Mayville
Ghautaumun County
Leeb. Ollaway
Robert D. Brown
Baker Street Extension
Donald Rated
Ashville
Panama
Brown
Coursier
Sienne Yom Wits
Marton Street
Jock McLaughnt
Center Bt
Second Avenue
Ate
Wes Chueh Street
Din
East Street
Wright Street
Wright
Irving Streets
Maple Ave
Main Streets
Center St
Charles , Croker
John
Sta
Nhony
A. H. Homer
Maynis Chaney
New Delhi
Oran
London
England
Vika Btu Kies Agt. SE
CoMteltni
Fir
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