Weather and war notes from Jamestown area report
Frost and warmer spell expected with a rising temperature trend and light rainfall, while the War Department tallies casualties at 4 283 for May 1. Names include W. Graziano and R. Glass among others. Local incidents include a near drowning of two children, a medical leave for Col Hall G. VanVinck, and various notices on licenses, taxes, and safety training plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
William Graziano
Warren
End
Robert
Glass
Franklin
George Hertel
Carl Hartzell
City
David Woods
Cambridge Springs
Driver Freed In Death Of Boy In Jamestown
Ed ward Donelson, operator of Donelson Tracking and Storage Company, was freed yesterday after 25 charges filed regarding a truck collision on Forest avenue that killed 4 year old Philip G Johnson and injured companion Joan Buck, 6. The incident occurred as children ran toward the vehicle, which had been brought to a stop within reach. Coroner Samuel T. Bowers ruled the death accidental. Donelson was not held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Edward Donelson
Donelson Tracking and Storage Company
Philip G. Johnson
Ané
Gunnar Johnson
Donelson
Philip
Tare
Forest, Avenue
Johnson Boy
Senate dispute over school funding in Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg on May 9, a Senate fight over how much the state will contribute to public school costs emerged. Senator James A. Gelts plans amendments to strike changes from the House approved bill, which would raise education costs to about 36 million and 103 million in store budget recommendations. The bill would increase teacher salaries and boost state subsidies to public schools, while Governor Martin favored a higher total, and the Senate education committee later trimmed the figure to 24 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
James A. Gelts
Allegheny
Senate Education Committee
House
Martin
Tha Benate Educs
Don Tommitter
Salvation Army Fund Nears 7000 Total in Corry Drive
Corry fund drive to raise 6000 for Salvation Army activities enters final stage with 6229.80 reported. Less than 900 needed by Friday afternoon to conclude. major boosts include a 500 gift from Ajax Works and Co and a 160 from Tar Day sale. Additional gifts promised from J. W. and A. P. Howard Co and Raymond Manufacturing. Final report due Friday morning.
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Salvation Army
Corry
Ajax
Works
J. W. and
A. P. Howard Co
Raymond Manufacturing Company
Tha
Brom
Germans Plan Last Stand In Norway And Hitler Death Rumor
Reported German plan to fight on in Norway as Hitler reportedly dies at his Berlin bunker. Moscow radio calls it a fascist trick while Allied leaders glow with silence. The German naval officer Doenitz is named successor and urges continued loyalty as broadcasts play Wagner and Nazi anthems.
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Stu Page
Foreign Office
Hitler
Germany
Moscow
Churchill
Eisenhower
Hamburg
EWT
Siegfried
Anton Bruchners
Wagner
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Reich
Doenitz
Deenus
Europe
Horst Wessel
Doenus
Birthday Party Honors and Lodge Installations in Cambridge Springs
The Rebekah Lodge in Cambridge Springs held a regular meeting Friday evening with District Deputy President Lydia Peterson and staff installing officers. Officers named include Noble Grand Florence Culver and Vice Grand Gladys Rogers, plus clerks, guards, and guardians. A luncheon for about 25 guests followed, and the PTA announced an 8 penny supper at the gymnasium Friday.
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Bparpang Urn Byanny
Moston Rebekah Lodge
Regu Lilar Mension
Lydia Peterson
Cambridge Springs
Noble Grand
Florence Culver
Vie Grand
Gladys Rogers
Helen Bcouten
Nancy Newbold
Wreda Terrill
Chaplin
Elizabeth Me= Daniels
Pollth
Bat Hight
Ella Morris
Mra Susieghians
Nettie Patchen
Margaret, Platt
Guardian
Florence Stitl
Lella D. Donahey
P.T. A
Evening Community Notices and Socials at Westness
A long list of personal visits, family gatherings, and local events appears in the community column. Attendees include Mrs. Nancy Wenbolel and various Spilth Clark Finney Scoulen Fralick relatives. travel to Cambridge Springs for Grange officers. and visits among Burlingame Goodwill Rieck Shreve Swift Shreve and Northrop families. Birthday parties honor Miss Josephine Carle and Dolores Daniels with local families and friends. Church events note Senior Young People class at the Baptist church, a wiener roast, Rev. Speith’s sermons, and midweek services across Baptist and Methodist parishes.
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Boston
Nancy Wenbolel
Westness
Clarence Spilth
Rose Clark
Amy Finney
Helen Scoulen
Iva, Fralick
Grange School
Cambridge Springs
Horton Burlingame
W. ©. Burlingame
Corry
Norman Goodwill and Son
Af Eric
Mildred Goodwill
Plainfield
N. J
Dave Rieck
Ant
Wave Rieck
New Jersey
J. A. Johnston
Johnny Johnston
Sliver Creek
Andusband
A. H. Hufmagle
Erie
William ‘Thompson
Fort Francis B
Warner
Wyo
Thompson
G. R. Steadman
Norris Bradley
Atlantic
Ane Shreve
St. Gladsville
L. L. Shreve
Wester Sparta
Derus Shreve
Letha Shreve
Camp Swift
Tex
Pauline Shreve
Evie
Anson Northrop
Phillip Noxthror
Jnne Morton
Wayne Wetherbee
Charles Smith
Latency Foster
Martha Ben- Tey
Iire
Dolores Mic
Daniels
Olsir Lindsay
The
Baptist Church
Albert Speith
McDowell, Ky
Truman vows long war mobilization and wartime controls
President Truman announced a three part plan to keep the United States prepared for continued war effort until Japan is defeated. He directed War Mobilization head Vinson to secure pledges from officials and businessmen to stay in their posts until peacetime production begins. A V E Day radio appeal will urge observance of Japan's surrender with gratitude and resolve to remain on wartime jobs. He also urged Congress to extend wartime price and controls.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Japan
White House
Fred M. Vinson
Office of
OCD Abolished By President
President Truman announced the abolition of the Office of Civilian Defense. The home front organization will be liquidated by June 30. He cited European war developments and efficient volunteers as reasons to end federal supervision. He also withdrew a proposed 369000 dollar OCD budget for the next fiscal year.
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Washington
Mayheni Truman
Congress
OCD
Truman
Fragmented wartime game notes with scattered names and events
A garbled OCR summary presents disjointed references to a Wattsby fall game and various individuals from multiple places. The text mentions teams, innings, rain, and injuries but lacks coherent facts, with numerous broken names such as Dal Benyers, Holman Willis, and Crandall, making a clear narrative impossible.
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Germiensters
Simday
Gerald Reynolds
Hall G. VanVinck
Medical Corps
Army
Col. VanVinck
Balkans
Greece
st.Erle
Hubert F. Crandall
North Kingsville
Evelyn E. King
Jamies N. Dingle
Fiie
Jean L. Vort
Irene Mullen
Tyors
Dan
Depew
National Bank of Corry
Kane Railway
Bani
Kane Ltd
Shetler
Alva Alesander
Pasquale V. Renal
Corfy
125Th United States Army General Hospital
England
Metz
Wat
Palit Department
Fairhaven
Hi Department
Patke Bernadotte
Red Cross
Himmisr
Arthur Neylon
Navy
Australia
New Guinea
Philippines
J. J. Neyton
Fast
Pleasant Street
Will
Richard Neyton
New York
Jean Messenger
Harl Messenger
Jolumims
Corry Hospital
Leonard Swanson
Corry-Sparta Road
Mr. Swanson
Dunes J. Hickey
Acro’ Employe
Kibler
Mr. Hickey
Mis
Alvin ‘Thompson
East, Street
Jamestown Genal
Sue
Salvation Army Fund
Norway
Superior Cleaning Co
Washhugemn
Rebekahartansburg
Jedder Farm
Poverty Row
Avery
Peyroll
G. I. Joy
the National Bank OF Corry
Federal Deposit’ Insurance Corporation
Donald Crisp
Mickey Rooney
Elizabeth Taylor
Crawford M. Woods
Vis
Paul Meerdini
Mildred Alfred
Shambaugh
Wescoop
First Ave
Lyle Showers
Walter Pields
Wing
Willi
Ernest Sennyler
Merle Irrisenit
Westfield
Hazel Wellman
Frank Gravina
Boston House
Armstrong and Gold Seal
George Christensen
Congoleum
Franz
Belen Burnle
Chrysler
Plymouth
Peas
C. S. Wallace
MR. Gobbett
Wagenburg
Beathay Stendner
J.L. Spiesman
Mra, Rey Mather
Mare, Dorothy, Mbrekor
Guy Rogers
Ie 8
Ayn
Bart Watrous
Guy Fralick
Meher Knory
Iknickerbooker
Charler
Mexander Cardogen
Nes
Niels
Dratteman
Wright
Millickerbocker
Wattsby
Mary
Ted Tars
Sco
Pisitars
DAL Benyers
Buffalo
Prentis
Holman Willis
Aerience
Varshall
Jose Burley
Manus High
Jenkins
Coas
Ashland
Crandall Wes
Erie Sailor Turners Club
Sawyeral
Brewin
Colis
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