Erie Area News Briefs Highlight Power Cut and Local Events
Electrical power was cut to some homes in the Fourth ward by the Pennsylvania Electric Company while workers stringed new wire and installed a transform near the intersection of Shervish and Euclid streets. Two nonresidents led divorce complaints in Erie County Court. A barbershop singing society meeting is set for this evening in South Center street union hall. South Penn Oil Co bought United Refining Co in Warren for 2,672,500, giving South Penn control of Healey Petroleum Corp. Erie County commissioners ordered an investigation into tombstones turning brick due to inferior material, Vermont granite specified for future contracts. A flashlight and tools were stolen from a car on East South street. Mr and Mrs John East traveled to Washington for the death of Mrs East’s mother Ella Thompson. Pennsylvania highway deaths rose to 1,560 in 1951, blamed on enforcement staff shortages. Glenn Middleton returns as manager of Quality Cash on March 23, with new refrigeration planned. High water in flats east of the city receded after rain and melt, while major streams threatened flood levels statewide. Easter Seal month was proclaimed by Gov Fine from March 18 to April 13. Residents in Fourth ward heard loud explosions at night, likely backfiring cars. Corry railroad freight service neared normal after New York Central strike, with express cargo rerouted by Railway Express Agency.
Selection of Special Committee Completed in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg announces completion of a special committee to study government reorganization. Gov John S Fine heads the panel to promote economy, efficiency, and improved service in state business. Members include Speaker Ferbert P. Sorg Ralph Keiley Phil Adelphia Judge W C Sheely Marie W Gresap Jr Mark Witmer and others.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
John 5. Fine
Ferbert P. Sorg
R-Eik
Ralph Keiley
Phil Adelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
W. C. Sheely
Gettysb
Bangs Disease Hearing Opens In Crawford County
An opening of a state hearing on Bangs disease control in Crawford County drew twelve witnesses as supporters and opponents spar over dairy yard management. Miles Horst presides, with deputy and local counsel arguing for and against continuation of the control program.
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Crawford County
Miles Horst
Horst
Justice Department
Samuel Jackson
Pittsburgh
Commonwealth
Atleney F. Joseph ‘Thomas
Meadville
E. Lowry Humes
Rites Saturday for Mrs Katherine W Newcome
Mrs Katherine W Newcome dies after three year illness in Warren Ohio born Corry lived here lifelong member of St Thomas Church and L C B A survived by nieces and nephews including Harold Wettach Joseph Farrell Norman Myers and Philip Myers funeral at St Thomas Church Saturday morning led by ministers with Bracken seating?rm. Family notes and out of town attendees listed.
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Ane
West Congress Strees
Newsome
Corry
Hind
St. Thomas’ Church
Harold Wettach
Jossphe Farrell
Norman Myers
Cleveland
Philip Myers
Willoughby
Francis Myers
Durham
N.C
Edmond Myers
Wickliffe
Ohio
St. Thomas Church
Wonder Salve and Soap Promote Itching Cure
An advertisement touts Wonder Salve and Wonder Medicated Soap as a treatment for various itchy skin ailments and infections from head to foot. Claims include safety for children, money back if not satisfied, and distribution through Corry, Widmann & Tea, Tansen's Cut Rate, or local druggists.
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Corry
Widmann & Tea
Tansen
Ady
Town Vote Renames Street In Southbridge
Voters at a Southbridge Mass meeting last night changed the name of Truman Avenue to Langlois Avenue following President Truman’s NH primary loss. Local officials confirmed the change after the meeting held on March 12.
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Southbridge
Mass
Truman
New Hampshire
Massacusetts Lown
Truman Avenue
Langlois Avenue
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Fourth Ward
Yestering
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Shervish
Euclid Streets
Erie County Court
Barber Shop Singing Society
South Center Street Union Hall
Barlow Block
At & P.m
South Penn Oil Co
United Refining Co. Warren
Healey Petroleum Corp
South Penn
Heasley
Bradford
United Refining Pad
Healey
Erie County
Yestery
Edward Schmet
Erie County Veterans Affabis
Erie Memorial
Vermont
East
Columbus Avenue
East South Street
John East
Washington, D.C
State Revenue Department
Bureau of Highway Safety
Glenn Middleton
Mr. Middleton
John 5 Fine
Eity Police
Ti’s
New York Central
Erie
Cory
Railway Express Agency
Western
Gavessisafety
PLAS
Pry
KOTEX
Magnesia
Seaforth Men's Tale
Fitch's
Seaforth
Williams Lectric
Phillips Milk of
Ade
Mor Ali Delp
Lgb
Unsterite Otton
HupNur
Bangs
Katherine W. Newcome
Carl Sickler
Ronnié
Nelfis Raeke
Alice MacArthur
Erle
Raymond Sickler
Kenneth Sickler
Wallace Sickler
George Brundage
Lois Sickler
Spring Creek
Lula Wilecox
Sind
Kenneth Whiley
North Warren
Floyd Henton
Shirtey
Donald
Arnold Morris
R. D. Centerville
Fine
Idohn S. Fine
Florida
Charles Grad
Joss Fink
Freda Morris
Margaret, Morris
Fern Sayre
Gerald Henton
Spartansboro
Clare Cenaver
Oni Jon City
Sydney B. Elston
Spring Creek Township
Omar Coreen
el Ita
Bob Carter
KDKA
St. Patrick's
Elks Club
Dutch Kress
AOA
Kal Toll
AML CY
Eric
Erie Railroad
Industrial
America
Litten
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