Local War Updates and Community Notes Across Warren Area
State aided payments mailed this week include Corry Hospital at 956.65 and Titusville Hospital at 643.57. The Regional War Labor Board approved wage adjustments retroactive to July 1 for 28 workers in seven Harbison-Walker Refractories plants. Navy lists 104 casualties and missing in the Mediterranean theater including Erie’s Theodore Toms. War Department casualty list adds new wounded, with corrections on Lieut Orient’s home, and hearing set for Mrs. Eli and Mrs. Delphine Ob in Warren. Real estate transfers noted and W. W. Waterhouse denies any coalition deals. Excise tax to raise liquor prices starts April 1. Local dog cruelty complaint and unusual spring blackbird gathering near state fish hatchery reported. Erie Railroad orders 600 hopper cars from Greenville Steel Car Co at about 1.63 million dollars. Charles Waterhouse moves to Cambridge Springs for Carnation Milk Co. Moose convention planned in Warren with 36 western PA lodges next month.
Marine officer commended for Cape Gloucester action
First Lieut. Robert Ellis Galbreath of the Marine Corps Reserve earned a commendation from his commanding general for meritorious service during the January bombing of Cape Gloucester New Britain. He aided wounded under fire shielding a gravely injured man, risking his life to provide first aid. The Corry family shares pride in his recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Galbreath
West Pleasant Street
Robert, Galbreath
Marine Corps Reserve
Ge Eral
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
First Marine Division
Fleet Marine Force
Fourth Battalion
Eleventh Marines
Robert Ellis G. Breath
U. S. Marine Corps Regerge
Naval Service
W. H. Ruperts
Galbreath
Marines
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Corry
Renters Balk at 90 Day Eviction Orders
Sheriff Lamberton faces a surge of families who have been told their homes were sold and must vacate in 90 days. They plan to stay despite legal eviction orders, arguing no suitable housing is available. The sheriff notes landlords only need to file in court to obtain eviction papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erum
Wueen
Ad Tober
Bre
Lamberton
Varate
Erie gas dealers suspend over counterfeit coupons war case
OPA enforcement announced suspensions of five Erie district gas stations for the war period over counterfeit gasoline coupons. A sixth station won a 90 day appeal window, while two others faced hearings. Be sure to note the dispute involves Albert Beyer and several named operators and locations including Chester and Strobel, Woodford and Waterford stations, and Erie county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Erie
Erie District
Albert Beyer
Caruthers
Chester and
Strobel
Berger
Chester
Warner and Fitch
CPA
Waterford
G. M. Driggs
West Thireet
Fitch
Pitch
Snyder
Abraham
Eisenman
Court House
Ray Hawn
Sharon Gas
Shreve May Be Appointed Erie US Commissioner
Attorney Ly man C. Shreve, deputy clerk of the federal court in Erie, is expected to be named United States commissioner for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Commissioner David S. Gifford will resign between April 7 and June 17 to join the armed forces. Shreve, a former deputy U.S. attorney, has served as deputy clerk of courts for about three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie, Maroh
Lyman C. Shreve
United States
Erie District
David S.gifford
Gifford
United States District Court For
Western District
Penn Vank
Shreve
Whiskey ration period set April 3 to May 20
Harrisburg March 29 state liquor control board set April 2 to May 20 as the fourth whisky rationing period. Retail buyers at state stores will continue to net a maximum allowance of a fifth of a gallon by presenting War Ration Book 3. The current rationing period ends Saturday, the same day a new federal tax of $3 per gallon on distilled spirits at 100 proof becomes effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Liquor Control Board
Ohio Blue Tip Matches Skinless Wieners
Ohio Blue Tip reports a food safety alert involving skinless wieners and pork roasts. Health officials warn consumers to check labels for processing details and potential contamination. No specific brands or times are provided.
Two Erie airmen reported missing and wounded in war
The War Department confirms March 29 reports: Lieut Raber Steneak age 21 of Erie area missing since March 6 over Germany. Norman R Wilcox missing since a raid over Germany. Cpl Lloyd Watson wounded in Italy on February 9. Pvt Eugene W Thomas wounded in Italy on February 22. Pvt Edward H Krantz 21 reported wounded in action in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
John Spencel
W. Lake Road
Eric
Sin
Norman R. Wilcox
Hugh Wilcox
Buffalo Road
Bette Adams Wilcox
Perry Street
Germany
Moretain
Brandes Street
Netion Ty
Lloyd ©. Watson
Clementine Wedlock
Unionity
Maly
Eugene W. Thomas
Frank Thomas
Cambridge Springs
Rich Milk Chocolate and Nut Butter Confection Guide
A list of ingredients and textures features rich milk chocolate, rich cream and butter, fine Crunches, Nougatines, Filberts, Cahews, and assorted nuts suggesting a high quality confection catalog entry.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mornaing
Shite Treasury
Corry Hospital
Titusville Hospital
Regional War Labor Board
Harbison-Walker Refractories Company
Clearfield
Navy Today
Motor Mel
Theodore Toms
War Department
Mediterranean
Stat Egt
New Conger
Sharon
Anthony Terregilio
Meadville
Louis P. Views
Warren
Andrew Orient
Jamestown
Agnes Engel Orient
Thut City
Eli
Delphine
Erle
Epic
Dominick T, Falcote
BE. Honhar
James Silterfeld
Phillin Mosley, Corry
Spring, Street
W. W. Waterhouse
Jounal
Trie
Mr. Waterhouse
Third Avenue
Stete
Mies
Erie Railroad
Greenville Steel Cay
Greenville
Charles Waterhouse
Ajax
Carnation Milk Co
Warren Next Mont
Western
Pennsylvania
LT. Galbreath
Southwest Pacific
Garuthers
Charles P. Reuse
Harold F. Swanson
Swanson
Ralph E. Schaffner
Wesleyville
Warner
H. C. Warner
R. D
Harry Fitch
Elgin
Erie County
Richard Snyder
West 26Th Street
Henry J, Eisen~ Man
Caruth
Washington
Roosevelt
Spring Lake
Cloverlane
Eatwell Peanut Butter
Kare Blue
Tbs
Ohio
New Zealand
Auckland
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Coca-Cola Company
Erie Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Mile and
State Streets
Erie, Pa
Barca
Coca-Cola
Edward H. Krantz
Harry Krantz
Mels
Chocolate
Filberts
Unlon City
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