Local brief notices and events from a 1930s paper
A busy notes page reports the Board of Education meeting this evening, a dog bite incident on South Center Street injuring Alfred McEvoy, and a mistaken car theft report on North Center Street. It also covers a Rex theatre film program, stock market trends, driving license losses for intoxication, a Townsend address from Washington, steel industry projections, Darrow's Albany College link, McNutt speaking on WJZ, road hazards on Spring Creek-Garland, contagious disease counts, heavy fog on Meadville-Corry roads, and Meadville price war updates on gasoline.
Scarlet fever cases alarm Erie as epidemic grows
Erie rad March 24 scarlet fever epidemic in Erie continues with 28 new cases reported this week. Lakeview Hospital nears overflow while city officials seek a 95000 emergency appropriation to cover March payrolls as funds at the start of the fiscal year are exhausted. Safety Director Martin warns no transfer is possible until the new year begins, forcing some workers to receive partial salaries or none at all.
Fire Destroys Erie County Home In March Blaze
A Saturday afternoon fire, of undetermined origin, completely destroyed the Palmer summer home “Painplain” on Townline Road near Kahlina Golf Club. Estimated loss exceeds $16,000 as residents battled flames driven by a northwest wind. Mrs. Theron Palmer and family were occupants.
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Theron Palmer
Painplain
Townline Road
Kahlina Golf Club
Young Democrats Meet in Oil City for Pre Convention Dinner
About 500 Young Democratic members from 11 counties gathered in Oil City for a pre convention dinner sponsored by Venango County. Speakers included Charles Alvin Jones and Jackson J. Scarn, with Deputy Secretary Jackson Yearl among others. The event aimed to energize the party for the state convention on May 17 and 18.
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Oil City
Young Democrata’ Cii
Venanga County
Knights of Columbus
Charles Alvin Jones
Pittsburgh
Guteratoria
Cinciiate
Jackson J Scart
Atba
Jackoon Yeurl
Sear
Democratic Party
Sonea
Tym
Youryror
Tones
Dhef
Evangelist leads large congregation in Saar Street rally
A sizable crowd attended a revival at the Christian and Missionary Alliance church on Saar Washington Street and MTaple Avenue led by Rey The Rilsme, a noted evangelist. Mrs Ritelle conducted the musical program with bells and carillons, while Mrs Witrhie sang I Am Saved Hallelujah and I Show It. The evangelist preached on The Victorious Life, sharing gospel experiences and youth-focused energy.
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Christian and Missionary Affiance Church
Saar Washington Street
Mtaple Avenue
Rey
Rilsme
Trish
Walth
Rey C. 1 Shrimes
Ritelle
Evangeliul
Rilthietas
Company A to Undergo Federal Inspection Tomorrow
Company A, local unit of the Pennsylvania National Guard, will undergo a federal inspection at the State Armory Tuesday evening. Colonel F. Rhinehart of Philadelphia will preside over the inspection, while Matt A. Nichols of Erie represents the unit. The general public is invited to attend.
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The
Pennsylvania National Gaard
State Armory
FP. Rhinehart
Philadelphia
Matt A. I. Nichols
Erie
Differences in opinions mark prominent Democrat race
A disjointed fragment shows a prominent Democrat stressing the need to focus on the national difference and the importance of the upcoming May primary. The speaker underscores distinct party positions and the stakes of the vote.
Pledges Grow for Earhart Hall at Thiel College
Pittsburgh dated report notes Thiel College trustees and Amelia Earhart Foundation sponsorships. Students pledge 1,000 toward a women’s dormitory room, with a bronze plaque for new hall occupants. Additional gifts fund two memorial rooms honoring Rev. Charles A. Dennig and Miss Beulah Bauer, courtesy of Warren church members and Elenora Demmier. Thiel College Woman's Club in multiple cities requests $10,000 for a dining-room project in the Earhart Hall complex.
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Pittsburgh
Thiel College
Greenville
Amelia Earhart Foundation
Students Union of the College
Amelia Earhart
James H.iethersting
Minneapolis
Glmes
Ranard K Rogers
First Lutheran Church
Warren
Charles A. Dennig
Beulah Bauer
Thiel
War Iren
Elenora Demmier
Evans l City
Thiel College Woman's Club
Erie
Apollo
du Boia
Johnstown
Irwin
Buller
Amelia Earhart Hall
Altoona to defend state Catholic high school title
Altoona will defend its state Catholic high school basketball title here Friday and Saturday of next week at the state meet. Entries are set with Altoona Harrisburg Williamsport and Johnstown among those preselected. eight more will be chosen from 24 applications.
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Mlliamshont
Altoona
Harrisburg
Williamsport
Johnstown
Ford V 8 debut boosts weekly used-car drive demand
National Used Car Exchange Week lowers dealer stocks making this an ideal time to buy the 1938 Ford V-8. Reasons include dealer trade flexibility, spring kickoff, and the V-8’s value with luxury features at a low price. The 85-hp De Luxe V-8 and 60-hp engine options claim strong economy and popularity. Visit your Ford dealer this week for an appraisal and test drive.
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National Used Car Exchange Week
Ford
Field
Ford V-8 Prices for Cans Delivered in Detroit
Ford V-8 price list shows Standard and De Luxe models with horsepower 85 and 600 hp options. Coupe Tudor Sedan Fordor Sedan prices range from 599 to 904 dollars plus taxes. Convertible and Club Coupe bodies are listed with several luxury variants and extras, plus chrome visors and mirror details noted.
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Detroit
de Loree
Sa Snarses
Dizie Brought Small Pay in Dixie Sale
Daniel D Emmett composer of Dixie received only 500 dollars for selling a copy titled Night. The note recalls Lincoln asking Dixie to be played at war’s end and records a modest payment for the item.
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Dizie
Daniel D. Emmett
Dixie
Lincoln
Elks complete rally plans for district event in Warren
Corry lodge No 769 representatives attended the Northwest District rally in Mendville where over 500 Elks gathered to finalize plans for the annual mani up and district reception set for March 26 in Warren. District President Robert Date of Franklin presided. keynote speaker Charles Spencer Hart of New York City.
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Warren
Charles Spencer Hart
New York City
Bram Exalbed
Mer
Corry Lodge
A.M. Lilz
Ld. Hoag
Rechant Smith
James Carrig Jr
Lennard Burkhardt
Alistiy
Quote from Hi Ho on human misfortune in Chinatown
The sage of Chinatown Hi Ho says human misfortune cannot be cured by censure. He adds the human race has only itself to blame for all the unpleasant things that have happened to it.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Burns Healed Without a Scar Using San-Cura Ointment
A Washington D C resident reports a severe winter burn that healed with San-Cura Ointment in a short time without scarring. The ad touts San-Cura for burns bruises cuts frost bite insect stings boils sores sunburn piles eczema and other ailments as antiseptic and healing with a claimed price of 350 and god a jap at drug stores.
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Pitte
Town Circle
Washington, D. C
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Uong
Francis J.townsend
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Darrow
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Albany College
Meadile Institution
Paul V. McNutt
Philippine Islands
WJZ
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Garland
Gare
Hill-Aide
Sonrete For
B. Porter
Board of Health
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Meadville
Big Section
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Sperry and Hutchinson Company
Dewphin County Couri Today
Ati
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Erie County
Young Democratic Clubs
Jones
T. H. Ritchie
Christian and Missionary Alfiance Church
Earhart Hall
State Catholic Meet
Thurman Arnold
Yale
Senate Judiciary Committee
Arnold
Elks Complete
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