Charities Lose Out In infight On Prescott Will
A court fight over the death bed will of Charles W. Prescott, Erie merchant, begins with about 33 000 000 at stake. All charitable bequests are null and void, favoring his two Portsmouth sisters in the contested estates. The dispute centers on two wills and executors fees, while the sisters would receive the entire estate under either will. the second will names two officials for specific bequests.
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Rib
Charles W. Prescott
Erie
J. Orin Waite
Willy
Hamet
St. Vincent's Hospitals
Walte
Mevensed
Mary
Josephine Prescott
Portsmouth
N. H
Charles Mr. Warner
West 7Th Street
Prescott
Anthony W. Vollmer
Trask, Prescott and Richardson
Junior Class to Sponsor School Dance at Corry High
The Junior Class of Corry High School will sponsor a dancing party at the Junior High gymnasium Saturday evening from 9 until 11. The event raises funds for the Junior-Senior prom set for April 6. The Nighthawks will provide the music for the dance.
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Corry High School
Lisa O'Soea
Nighthawks
No Rule to Govern Beer Sale in County
BRM March 24 2 3 Possession sale or distribution of beer or wine with 3 2 per cent alcohol will be lawful in Brit until April 7 unless state adopts central legislation District Attorney Martiner Graham stated nothing can prevent sale from the date mentioned There are no laws yet to govern sale and distribution and it will be dealt with like an ordinary commodity until licenses distribution rules are enacted He added the office will enforce the law as it exists at any time but will not enforce it narrowly before general understanding
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Mar
Brit
Martiner
Graham
Eric Om
Junior W.C.T.U. to Meet at Cascade Methodist Church Erie
A County meeting of the Young People’s Branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union is planned for Saturday at 7:30 PM at Cascade Methodist Church in Erie. A fund-raising dinner follows at Gorny Baptist Church at 6:30 PM with YFB state secretary Mrs. Sherbing addressing the group. attendees are asked to bring items for self and table service and to invite other youths.
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Women's| Christian ‘Temperance Union
Cascade Methodist Church
Rie
Gorny Baptist Church
P. B
Sherbing
Y. FB
Posthumous Honors for Scoutmaster at DePaul
Robert Harbison, longtime scoutmaster of the De Paul Institute for the Deaf unit, was set to receive merit badges, a veteran Scout pin, and other honors last night. He collapsed from a heart attack moments before the presentation, ending the ceremony. Premier MacDonald cancels audience due to a cold in London.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Robert Harbison
DePaul
DePaul Institute For the Deaf
Alf Harbison
London
J. Raimsiy MacDonald
Second big gas well blows in at Hebron Field near Coudersport
Coudersport Pa March 24 The second large gas well in three weeks erupts at Hebron Field boosting output to about 110 million cubic feet daily The Potter County gas rush expands as gas men from Oklahoma and Texas seek leases across roughly ten square miles The Thursday well is owned by the Sylvania Corporation
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Coudersport
Hebron Field
Potter County
Gar
Oklahoma
Texas
The
Sylvania Corporation
Prayer services for Daniel Rooney held after death
Prayer services for Daniel Rooney were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from Alexander and Company's Funeral Parlors, Rev. Francis Graves officiating. Rooney died at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland and was brought to Corry. Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Daniel Rodney
Alexander and Company
Gelock
Francis Graves
St. Thomas Church
Rooney
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
Corry
Pine Grove
Steady Improvement Reported for U S Banks and Gold
United Press reports steady improvement in bank conditions and stronger gold reserves in the Federal Reserve System weekly review. The Steagall Robinson banking bill nears presidential signature as Congress completed action and leaders prepared to sign to avoid delays.
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Federal Reserve System
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Paris Styles in Fashion Showdown Between Nations
Paris notes that American designers draw heavily from French inspiration after viewing Paris collections. French mills push new couture ideas, aiming to dominate fashion, while Paris remains the premier source of feminine style. Americans adapt quickly but fear losing the crown to France in the global fashion scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Knight
United Press
Paris
Mar
America
Lian
Snall
Thal
Graham Bids in Edinboro Property at Public Sale
Attorney Orson J. Graham, for Second National Bank, buys Culberson Co assets at public sale in Edinboro for 14500. Sale includes 1000 acres near Edinboro, golf links, club house, stables, camps, livestock. Receiver Harry M. Engh named. sale conducted by Marsh and Eaton for Erie county court.
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Oath
Man
Orson J. Graham
Lio
Second National Banks
Culberson Co
Edinboro
Graham
Erie County
Utter Harry M. Engh
Pennsylvania ‘Telephone Corp
Second National Bank
Andrew Culbertson
Marsh and Eaton
Junior P I A seeks child protection in city traffic
The Junior Elementary PTA held a meeting in the school building with Miss Wilttah Young leading a songs program by Junior Fah girls. Mrs. E B Barnes spoke on What the Community Owes the Child. A plan was formed to station patrolmen at Bond and Center streets during school travel to and from Junior High due to rising traffic.
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Wilttah Young
Anise Anint
Gomy
EB. ©. Barnes
Wallace Young
Bond
Center
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