Batch of bogus money seized by Secret Service
The Secret Service testified to a Senate subcommittee that a group trafficking counterfeit notes was busted. O B Baughman described arrests of Mexicans who sold marijuana and passed fake bills, noting a rise in counterfeiting from 1948 to 1949 and projections for the current year, with activity focused in the idle west and Chicago area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Secret Service
O. B. Baughman
U.S. Secret Service
Senate Appropriations
Baughman
Mexica
Chicago
Texas
New York
Work On New TB Hospital Is Set
Erie county officials move toward a new tuberculosis hospital with a $200,000 budget. Architect W W Meyers will review boiler house plans and specifications. County officials expect to start bidding after confirming budget allocation and tax receipts by August 1, with work possibly beginning in late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brie
Marely
Concucuu
Erie County
W. W. Meyers
Taundey
Harvey M. Willis
First Fishes Nets of Season Set on Lake Erie
Erie fishers set the season's first nets as favorable winds were hoped to keep ice on the south shore. Smiley Fish Co under Capt Ray Statler placed nets early Tuesday, with Circle Fish Co tugs active. Louisiana, fitted with a diesel engine, towed to Cleveland for fitting out before heading to Chicago for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Mayen
Wwe Teal
Smiley Fish Co
Ray Statler
Circle Fish Co
Virginia
Great, Lakes Towing Co
Cleveland
Louisiana
Great Lakes
Chicago
Directors Elected by Penna Phone Corp
At the annual meeting of Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation stockholders Edward Selden of Erie was elected a director. He is secretary treasurer of Erie City Iron Works and Daka Paper, and serves as director of Johnson Metal Products until the merger with Detroit Steel Products in 1948. He holds positions with The First National Bank of Erie and East Erie Commercial Railroad. L. F. Shepherd was re elected president and several other directors were named. After the meeting the board elected Thomas A. Boyd vice president and other officers including G. E. Jones vice president and Paul L. Cowan secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ERTE
Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation
Edward Selden
Erie
Selden
Erie City Tron Works
Daka Paper Company
Williams College
Johnson Metal Products Company
Detroit Steel Products Company
First
National Bank of Erie
East Erie Commercial Railroad
Johnstown
A. W. Hayes
Evie
E. Jones
Forrest
Kvonts
Oil City
F. E. Norris
New York
Frank B. Quin
Eviey
J. €. Spencer
L. T. Shepherd
Paul L. Cowan
Russell
Tess
Secretar Stanley Gilbertson
Robert D. Buzzard
Robert H. Henderson
Arlie J. Neave
Port Pitt Hotel Cleared of Horse Race Betting Charge
March 29 report states the Port Pitt Hotel in Pittsburgh was cleared of permitting horse race betting after a jury conviction last June. Visiting Judge J Gealfrite ruled the state failed to prove the hotel knew of the gambling and dismissed the indictment and conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Port Pitt
J. “Frank Gealf Rite
Spring Creek Social Roundup and Guest Updates
Spring Creek reports a birthday luncheon for Mrs. Caroline Brundage with out of town guests and a Youth Fellowship gathering at Community House led by Madeline Sivkier. Local visits include Mik Luis Lille’s teaching move, Donald Sickler visiting parents, and multiple family guests. Howard A. Davis moved to a new house on Macadam Hill. Mrs. Harold Morton hosted a birthday party.
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Sphing Ces
Sworth
Caroline Brundage
Mats
Clifton Koferd
Cast Mutts
Erle
Webby P Medray
Concord
Robert Marsiy
Everett Greets
Gary
Madeline Sivkier
Werte
Sharon Sickter
Lucy Conklin
Maye Gonelim
Gle Conklin, Jr
Roy Gon Kilnit
Tidionte
Mik Luis Lille
Clyde Messenger
Columbis
Allen Eastman
Knot Branch
Robert Donaldson
Howard A. Davis
Bull
Macadam Hill
Corry
Harold Morton
Local Social Notes Highlight March Birthdays and Visits
Busy week with March birthdays celebrated for Sik Jeyine Rebecca and others. Residents travel to Warren, Erie, and Corry for shopping, visits, and family gatherings. A newborn son Samuel joined the Crane family at Corry Hospital on March 25. Names include Mrs. Maxwell Mr. Brundage Mr. Whaley Mrs. Downie and Mrs. Donnideon among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sik
Rebecca
Min
Maxwell
G. B. Whaley
A. J. Brundage
Warten
B. Ducksand
Dayton
Doxigal Wharton
Miy
Porterting
AA Hshung
York
Baltimore
Ed Muykins
Chur
G. W. Donnideon
Gorwld Whaley
Benigem
Ly R. Downie
W. G. Maxwell
Warren
Richard Crane
Evie
Nishuher
Edgar Orne
Willis Admistats
Billy
Robert Crane
Samuel
Corry Muspital
Miles McCray
Patly Blanchura
Corry
Swwk
Lightning Kills Three Cows Destroys Electric Box Near Ubisville
A bolt of lightning struck about a mile from Ubisville center, killing three cows and destroying Rey Hues barn electric service box. The incident occurred near Gueshall, causing significant property damage.
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Stockton
Gueshall Mile
Ubisville
Rey Hues
Damaged Road Sparks Electrical Fire NEAR Jamestown Route
A bolt along Stook on Jamestown road caused damage without igniting fires. The main force trailed a lightning rod to the ground and into an electric box, ending near the equipment. Authorities assess the incident as a lightning-related electrical disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stook
Jamestown
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The
National Geographic Society
New Guinea
Penna Phone Corp
Pennsylvania Electric Company
E. T. Cherny
Spring Creek
Powell
North Center Street
Gos
Duiye Martin Motor Sales
West South St
Grenadiers
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