Five Youths Sentenced to Two Years for Counterfeiting in Erie
Five youths were sentenced to two years in the Lewisburg federal penitentiary after a jury found them guilty of circulating bogus currency in Erie. George Duke Connelly was found not guilty. Walter Pienczowski received no mercy from the judge though the jury recommended it. Defendants listed include Robert Stolinski, Philip Zielinski, John Buffalo Lubiejewski, Lea Szymansk, all residents of Erie area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Penitentiary
Lewisburg
Erie
George
Duke) Connelly
Bernard Foley
F. P. Schoonmaker
Walter Pienczowski
Schoonmaker
Robert Stolinski
Philip Zielinski
Waleter Pienczkowski
Fire Destroys Roadhouse as Firefighters Harbor with Garden Hose
Mire, March 22, at 1 30 am, fire destroyed four large frame houses at 1051 8 Brady Street used as a roadhouse The OC M Leach owned house rented to Frank Ingro who ran Frank's Inn Ingro left for home before discovery The loss near 8000 and nearby homes were threatened by water from a garden hose. Sandy firemen called for aid and volunteers helped from Pent Run Origin of fire unknown
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Dubois
Brady Street
OC. M. Leach
Frank Ingro
Frank
Ingro
Pent Run
Woman 85 Shoots Fatal Worry Over Income Tax
Mrs Rosa J Grossman an 85 year old Cincinnati retired teacher died by suicide amid fear she faced income tax charges. A poison bottle was found in her hotel room and a doctor reported the concern to the coroner. Her income came from a monthly pension and investment returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Mar
Rosa
J. Grossman
Columbus
Venango County Would Save Big Tax Collection Costs
Venango County could save about 328 932 yearly in tax collection costs if the Moomaw bill becomes law, per the Taxpayers Forum of Pennsylvania. The county now has 31 collectors earning 33 197 in commissions, with total taxes of 1 184 646 annually. Three collectors would be paid 4 265, trimming annual savings to 28 982.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venango County
Taxpayers’ Forum of
Pennsylvania
Forum
Razor Fight Leads to Detention in Elk County
Ben Merwell a member of a colored CCC camp near Benezette was held after a knife and razor fight with a camp mate last Saturday night. He was returned to Elk County jail after appearing before Justice J. Minish Wednesday. No charges will be filed until William Howard’s condition at Dubois Hospital improves. Howard, severely slashed in the abdomen, showed slight improvement. Maxwell left the fracas with several scars.
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Ridgway
Ben Merwell
CCC
Benezette
Elk County
Justice of the Peace
J. ©. Minish
William Howard
DuBois Hospital
Howard
Maxwell
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Connelly
DuBois Department
Venango
Server Electric
Apfel Engineering & Sales Co
E. 10Th St
Erie, Pa
Dixie Brand
Stockton’s
First Avenue
Clark Gable
Kenmoor
Princess
Forgants Merrimacs
Dainty Foundation Garments
McCallum Hose
Heather
Polo
By al
Pen. Lawrei
B Lloy
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