Complex local crashes and varied 1940s notices in Corry area
A string of mishaps includes a Benton High School operetta at the Benton High auditorium and a minor two car collision at Northwest and West Pleasant streets with both drivers uninjured. Rail revenue figures show United States class 1 lines reporting February totals. police search for a missing 15 year old. quarantine for spinal meningitis at Corry Hospital. theft and forgery cases in DuBois. car theft inquiry tied to a 1937 maroon Ford with PA plates 62350. Building data highlight Erie area non-residential and residential contracts beating 1940 totals. Corry police seek owner of a 1935 Portillo Tudor abandoned on Franklin Street. NY plates removed. city settles mortgage on Lammers property. draft notices and Army induction plans discussed. Harrisburg selective service breakdown underway.
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Corry
Franklin Street
New York
Registration for Defense Is Path to Work in Pennsylvania
State Employment Service in Meadville urges immediate registration of unemployed workers and those with defense related trades. Exective directives aim to match labor to defense production needs across Pennsylvania. Residents with experience in aircraft, shipbuilding, machine shops and related fields are asked to enroll to speed placement and support the national defense program. Two Meadville children, Dorothy Swearline and Etta Connor, were injured by a vehicle while crossing near parked cars. both suffer brain concussions and remain in serious condition.
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Stewart
Bervice
North Center Street
Penmylvanie
Thane
Defense Wader
Pennsylvania
Exest Helly
Meadville
Dorothy Swearline
Etta Connor
City May Get Slice of Gas Tax Refund
City leaders discuss a potential gas tax refund share at a weekly meeting as officials estimate thousands of dollars could be returned to municipalities. debate centers on a proposed allocation backed by the League as a third class city and tied to statewide legislation.
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Muntelpuamelie
Garry
Candinery
Morrisburg
Alto
Etiles
Bennaylvanio
Frank
Dni
Uuawuel
Jared Uwusobing
League
Famuusie
ConRadi N. Penthoon
Wile
Scholarship Examination Set for May 2 in Pennsylvania
Superintendent announces annual State Scholarship Examination May 4 in county seats. One $100 per year for four years awarded to top student in each county except Philadelphia, Allegheny, and Luzerne where one per senatorial district. Total of 20 scholarships. Principals have enrollment blanks. nominations due March 25.
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Sarriehur
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Luzerne
Department of Public Instruction
Maren
Third Class Cities May Be Removed From Bill
In Harrisburg March 19 the move to remove third class cities from a home rule bill gained momentum. Senator Franklin Spencer Edmonds said he would not object if the committee excludes third class cities. A public hearing before the municipal government committee heard two third class city spokesmen, the only opponents of the bill.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Franklin Spencer Edmonds
Montgomery
City Council Moves to Sell City Lots
The council authorizes sale of city owned lots on East Main Street and other areas. Barnes reports inquiries and plans to proceed, directing the property director to offer parcels upon bidder prospects and to cover costs, aiming to convert vacant parcels into revenue.
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City Council
Drokneollye
Musi Wn
Roundnoble Na Ponsible
Cityreasurer
Hay
Wwe Wuthertatd
Barnes
Council
Momeyer to Command Second Battalion at Indiantown Gap
Erie March 19 Colonel Key Momeyer, home on furlough after training at Fort Benning Infantry School, will report Thursday noon to Indiantown Gap Pa to take command of the Second Battalion U S Army. He states training emphasized maneuvering and will drill men in preliminary study and formations this summer.
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Erie
Keyneth W. Mosheyer
Furleigh
Salithem
Indiantown Gap
Wasume
Lie
U. S. Army
Colt Momeyer
Fort Benning
Momeyer
Indiantown Sap
Kane Hard Hit By Storm and Blocked Rail Lines
A severe blizzard disrupted Kane and surrounding lines with blocked B&O rail between Kane and Mt Jewett, reduced gas pressure, and drifted routes. Train No. 41 faced two hours snow delay, reaching Kane at 12 19 PM after plows cleared the line. Officials Ben Webster and Samuel O Houlihan led the crew. Andy Butler and Homer Jones operated the freight. The plow worked Mt Jewett to Morienville as conditions eased.
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Blizdard
Baltimore and Ohio
Kane
Mt. Dewett
Te Yount County Chi
Kanesholt
Jewett
Townie
Ben Webster
Samuel O'Houlihan
Andy Butler
Homer Jones
Country Club
Mt. Jewett
Morienville
Death of Tioga Man Ruled Unavoidable
A coroner’s inquest into the death of William H. Taylor of Tioga concluded the collision that killed him was unavoidable. Driver Francis Argeisinger of Rutland Pa and Paull Olmstead of the city, operator of the Crossett truck, were absolved.
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William H. Taylor
Tiogx
Olea
Francis Argeisinger
Rutland
Taylor
Paull Olmstead
Thompson's Poultry Pama Drives Farm Horse Sale Near Corry
An arrival of horses, cattle, and vehicles was reported this morning as Thompson's Poultry Pama, Corry area, offers 30 to choose from Indiana horses, noted for quiet temperaments. Blakeslee Brothers in Spartansburg advertise eight miles away, with graded stock and gentle mares. Readers are invited to inspect and compare, as prices emphasize value and stock quality.
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Resson
Hull Suffers Heavily in Incendiary Raids
Report from Hull describes a brutal night of incendiary bombing with streets strewn in wreckage. Municipal authorities opened six centers to feed and shelter the homeless as rescuers dug through debris by hand. A nearby town faced fire bombs, with one cluster damaging a theatre. Harley Drake promoted to regular patrolman by Mayor Peadk Hepier.
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Niihs
Harley Drake
Peadk
Hepier
Witerate The Constitution American Composer
The brief item notes a figure titled Witerate connected to The Constitution, referencing an American composer. The entry highlights a cultural or educational angle tied to a national symbol and musical figure, suggesting a literary or musical collaboration or profile.
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the Constitution
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Markets Stock Pittsburg Produce Pittsburgh Mar 1
Produce markets show apples at about steady with various varieties priced per crate or per 80. 30 Maine Chippewas and other spawns listed with prices. Buffalo livestock market reports active but steady amid mixed cattle calves and sheep. The Associated Press notes opposition to further tightening of stock market gains with noon prices displaying minor changes across listed issues.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Rome
Ohio
Maine
Green Mountains
Iatahdins
Tolalia
Russet-Burbanks
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Steet
Walker Browley
Westinghow
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Wellow Trick
Ouhystown
N.Y
Curbs
Resume Negotiations In New York Bus Strike
New York leaders and Mayor Fiorello H La Guardia reached a preliminary agreement to resume talks between the Transport Workers Union and Manhattan’s two major bus companies. The move aims to settle a 10 day strike, following a conference with CIO President Philip Murray.
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