Snowfall and rain mark a busy news day in 1930s Erie
Widespread items report February deficits for Nickel Plate Railways versus 1937 surpluses, De Valera address via Columbia network, Woolworths reopening in Canan Block, and a statewide drive to stamp out marijuana use in schools. Erie chapter meeting set for March 21 with Y. J. Mulvey as speaker. Local officials note rail revenue decline and notable retirements. WPA gravel road project in Sparta township, and court actions on pawnbrokers act. Measles totals rise, dog license payments, St Patrick card party, Civil Service exams, and rainfall forecasting measures outlined.
Nebraska Ghost Town Quietly Dims as Dam Threat Looms
In Forest county Pennsylvania the ghost town of Nebraska faces inundation from the Tionesta reservoir dam. The tiny community, with eight homes a church and a general store, may be abandoned as waters rise within two years. Residents weigh dismantling the shelter and relocating. the Methodist Episcopal church dates to 1890 and records show earlier settlement before 1868.
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Forest County
Tionesta Dam
Nebraska
Tionesta
Pennsylvania
Tinésta
Prytung
Gu. Hays
T. D. Colling
Mathadist Episcopal Church
George
Purifying Sugar Cane Juice with Whitewash
After pressing the sweet juice from sugar cane it is mixed with whitewash to remove impurities. The process aims to clarify the juice before further refinement. The method reflects early practice in sugar production and shows how additives were used to improve purity.
Rosetta Stone Aid to Science
The Rosetta stone, found in Egypt in 1799, provided a key to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics enabling breakthroughs in understanding ancient scripts and history.
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Egypt
Edinboro Man Charged in Youth’s Hit-and-Run Death
Erie March 17 George Haynes 68 of Edinboro was charged with involuntary manslaughter in a hit-and-run death. The incident involved John W Quinn 16 who was fatally injured February 23 on the Edinboro road near Branchville. Haynes was detained for questioning after a lie detector test with no admission of guilt reported.
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Edinboro
Erie
George Haynes
Drie
Armer
R. D. Edinboro
State Motor Patrol
Lawrence Park
John W. Quinn
Thomas Quinn
McKean
Charles Sorok
Haynes
Quinn Bay
Euinboro
Branchville
Lark
H. J. Roush
Warren Woman, Kin of Corry Man, Is Dead
Charlotte Hall Lohnes wife of Fred Lohnes 1101 Conewango avenue Warren Pa died at Warren General hospital after emergency appendectomy. A noted musician and organist at First Methodist Episcopal Church she taught piano and organ for about twenty years and was active in local music groups. survived by husband two sisters and a brother. Funeral at First Methodist Church Friday at 2 30 pm with burial in Oakland cemetery. Body lies in state from 11 am Friday.
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Corry
Imris
Charlotte Hall Lohnes
Fred Lohnes
Conewango Avenue
Warren
Warren General Hospital
Oakland Cemetery
Kil Drying Methods for Wood Compared
Kiln drying of wood takes two weeks to a month while air drying requires two years or more depending on environment and wood type. The note highlights faster kiln processes versus traditional air drying durations and factors affecting each method.
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Nickel Plate
Eamon de Valera
Columbia
Patrick's
United States
Woolworth’s
Canan Block
Earle
George Patterson
Olds
Union City
Journal Business
John C. Ward
Diocese of
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Association of American Railroads Today
George H. Schmitz
Omaha
Neb
Grace Lutheran
Rite
Tor Spartansburg
Ward Hathtown
Sparta Township
Craigry County
Dauphin County
Pawnbrokers
William J. Duncan
Oil City
St. Thomas’ Church
State Health Department
State Department of Agriculture
S. S
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Orsi
Unemployment ‘Compensation Board
HF. Dolan
Magnesia
Miller’s
Rexall
National
Powell Motor Company Service
Corky
Loblaw Markets
Cau Ee
SWIFT
Fini
Ely
Orchard Park
Orchard Park Peaches
Orchard Park Prunes
Oregon
West
Krac Malessorte
Orapatrun
Eatwall Eemst
Ohio
Fe Baby Foods Store
Lipton’s
Davis
Braham Majestic
Travors
Libby Spinach
Ciovoriana
Yarmal’s
Campbell's
Siley
Phillip Morris
Ato
Syresse Hom
Tissua
Borax
Woodbury
Amet
Clear Rapids
Mueelers
Royal Manor
Maine
Kernsu
Was Rey
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