Twenty Years Ago Frony Journal March 14 item
A 1920 era chronicle recalls road conditions near Loves Pond and the city line, urging motorists to avoid the dirt stretch as crews work to improve it. The page also lists quiz answers, a minor collision at Franklin and Mott, and a weekend roundup of prohibition raids with six arrests. The Erie fans celebrate Key’s play in a 35-20 win over the Erie County Electrics as Mr and Mrs Rolland Stowe welcome a son.
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New Orleans
U. S
Schatthausen
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
Truman
Palestine
Odessa
Alines
Australia
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
Erie
Pennsylvania
Erie County Electrics
Columbus Ladies Aid Honors Mrs. Cole at Meeting
The Columbus Ladies Aid met at Mrs. J. H. Reagle's home with Mrs. Harris Watrous and Mrs. Hollis Jopperme presiding. Plans were made for a November beggar drive to aid Yugoslav relief, and 20 dresses were sent. A St Patrick's Day reading was given by Mrs. Robert Damon. a parish supper is planned for April 2 and the next meeting for April 10.
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Pyasay
Ge Qwomiere
Tsi
Falas’ Aid Society
J. H. Reagle
Harris Watrous
Hollis
Watrous
Shower Honors Former Local Teacher Miss Marjorie Oaks
Hostess Mrs Rhimp of 1st South Was hosting 25 guests at her home to honor her niece Miss Marjorie Oaks of Columbus. Oaks, soon to marry Robert Christensen, is a former Palrylew School teacher. Guests included former associate teachers with pink and white decorations. entertainment included visiting and contests. A bouquet of snapdragon blooms, tea cream, bride cake and coffee were served. Oaks received many gifts and best wishes.
Erie County TB Program Funding Plan Outlined
J Kenneth Winter, executive secretary of the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association, announced the state health department reaffirmed its plan to allocate 2171 dollars for a survey and 11 826 dollars for follow-up nursing. The funds aim to advance Erie county tuberculosis control and follow-up care in the coming year.
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Brie
Somedlon
Erie County
State Department of Health
J. Kenneth Winter
Thig Rie County Health and Tuberculosis Association
Release From Income Tax How long oh Lord how long
The article discusses tax filing expectations for 1945 and estimated 1947 taxes as the filing deadline nears. It weighs outcomes under a horizontal reduction versus increased exemptions, noting potential effects on millions of taxpayers and reflecting Treasury estimates on exemption changes. It cites past congressional actions raising exemptions and credits for married persons and the impact on about 12 million people.
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Congress
Treasury
Anesthesia and its wide reaching impact on medicine
The text discusses how anesthesia revolutionized surgery by enabling more deliberate operations and tissue protection, reducing patient struggle, and permitting pain free animal experiments that expanded medical knowledge. It also touches on tax exemptions history and postwar effects on income taxpayers, noting shifts after exemptions and credits changed in the 1920s.
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Banting
Union City mother and daughter injured in crash
Mrs Baumbach and her daughter Mary 34 were admitted to St Vincent’s Erie after a Route 18 skid, snow bank collision and rollover. The driver Earl H. Baumbach 87 was uninjured. Mrs Baumbach suffers brain concussion and Miss Jose Baumbach may have a right leg fracture, per hospital. Odist Church audience large for union meeting sermon by Rev A L Roth.
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Odist Church
A. L
Roth
First Baptist
Oscars Won By March And De Havilland
Hollywood reports March won best actor and Olivia De Havilland best actress at the Academy Awards. Harold Russell, star of The Best Years of Our Lives, wowed the ceremony by taking two Oscars for supporting and a special award. Anne Baxter earned best supporting actress for The Razor’s Edge, while William Wyler won for Best Years.
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March
de Havilland Ie
Hollywood
Fyedele March
Olivia de Havilland
Harold Russell
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Russell
Anne Baxter
William Wyjer
Bridge Club Meet Hosts Winners and Next Session Set
Mrs. J. B. McCracken of West Congress Street entertained a contract bridge club and one guest Mrs. Frank Graft last evening at her home. Mrs. George Jackson and Mrs. Graft won regular awards while Mrs. H. Langdon Rowe took the special prize. A salad course was served and the next meeting is planned with Mrs. Rowe on East Wayne Street on March 20.
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Contract Bridge Club
J. B. McCracken
West Congress Street
Frank Graft
George Jackson
Graft
H. Langdon Rowe
McCracken
Rowe
East Wayne Street
Emmanuel Guild Votes Easter Donation at Meeting
The Emmanuel Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church met at the rectory on Maple Avenue with Mrs. Joseph R. Clair hosting. A tureen dinner for 15 members preceded Rev. Clair’s devotions, Velma Moore presiding, and an Easter donation to the church approved. The group finished sewing 20 Red Cross skirts. Next meeting on April 10 at the Sandburg home on Wright Street.
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Emmanuel Guild
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Maple Avenue
Joseph R. Clair
Sandburg
Wright Street
Vernon Township dry cleaning plant destroyed by explosion
A double explosion at 0b am wrecked the Vernon township dry cleaning plant owned by Peter and Paul Semio. Firemen saved adjacent buildings as flames were contained. Loss estimated at $1,000 with police attributing it to faulty wiring. The Bemo brothers, neighbors, were awakened by the blasts.
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Vernon Township
A. m
Peter and
Paul Semio
Bemo Brothers
Piremen
Greenville Dairy Manager Fined for Milk Price Violation
J G Joslin, manager of the Greenville Dairy Company, paid a $300 fine and costs after pleading guilty to violating the Pennsylvania Milk Control Act. He entered the plea at a hearing before Alderman Dominick Lemne in Meadville. The charge, brought by W S Britner, alleged the dairy sold milk below the minimum price in Meadville.
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Meadville
J. G. Joslin
Greenville Dairy Company
Greenville
Joslin
Dominick Lemne
W. 5. Britner
State Milk Control Commission
Bile
Greenville Dairy
Megdville
Woman fatally struck by car near Salamanca
Miss Mildred Osterman, 43, was killed when struck by a car on the highway near Bikdale. Sheriff Morgan L. Sigel said the vehicle was owned and operated by Donald Golf, 27, of Little Valley. Osterman died on arrival at Salamanca City Hospital.
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Salamanca Salamanga
Mildred Osterman
Bikdale
Morgan L. Sigel
Donald Golf
Little Valley
Salamanca City Hospital
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West Smith Street
Columbus Ladies’ Aid
Mrs
Cole
Wilcox Grocery
East Main Street
Bbc
Union City
Corry
Powell Loan and Finance Co
Powell Consumer, Discount Co
North Center Street
North Corry
L. Armitage
Harley F. Johnson
N. Center Btreat
America
Stetson
Jessup & Turner
Modern Men’s Stores
Corry and
Jamestown
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Guignon's
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