Local notices and town updates dated May in Oil City area
A collage of small items reports marriages, accidents, job ads, auctions and local incidents. It mentions Howard J Neckers wedding in Cumberland Md officiated by Rev A K Flora, warnings about contracts, a truck incident near Krayne, beech log buyers, and various local business promos. It covers railroad slips, a fire at the John Armstrong home near Centerville, price shifts in Franklin gas, minor injuries, and community meeting reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Neckers
Preach Creek
Howard J
Clare
Watest Cumberland
A. K. Flora
United Brethren Churen
Fay Arnold
Starley Branchick
Krayne
Johnstown
Davigoh-Fogle Lumber Co
Ark
Armour's
Wilcox Grocery
Franklin
William Welter
Buffalo Street
City Water
Drurys Run
Renovo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Besson
John Armstrong
Centerville
Oi! City
General Prosperity in U S Says Babson
Babson reports general prosperity across regions despite hardships. He notes favorable crop conditions and rising retail sales in cities, defense spending in rural areas, booming shipbuilding and aircraft production, and high livestock prices. Banking leaders favor higher reserve requirements to curb inflation, while auto output faces labor troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohmnen
Britain
South End
New England
Soults
Grent
My Mail
Washington
Stock Exchange
Local patie nts move between Corry hospital and homes
A string of brief items reports Mrs Juline Henkey and Sophla Phillips moved from Corry Hospital after short stays, a Meadville mail pickup service extension being studied, a Warren cafe owner fined for showing movies without a permit, plus a Olean hearing on a fatal driving negligence case. The Corry hospital ladies auxiliary plans a Monday meeting at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophla Phillips
Mtr
Joe Phillips
Talon
A. D
Corry Hosepital
Heeham
Meadville Om
American Aviation, Inc
Danny Oh
Cafeoll Eh Warren
Justice Vans
Lawrence B. Garter
Olean
Edwin B. Kelly
Corry Hospital
Frome
Two Are Killed Near Cassadaga Jamestown May 3
Two young men died when their tent sedan side swiped a heavily loaded truck and crashed into a second near Cassadaga. The Route 60 collision near Jamestown blocked traffic for almost two hours while sheriff's deputies and state troopers extricated and removed the wreckage. The dead are Herbert Dowden 45 of Fredonia and Samuel Pangel 20 of Predoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Cassaraga
Fredonia
Sheriff's Offie
Iquehe
Herbert Dowyen
Green Street
Samuel Pangel
Brigham Rout
Predoma
Bali
E Jamestown Company
Two Softball Teams Organized Here For League Entry
The Swensranis Musapul team and Aero A.C. have formed softball squads and await a league announcement. More clubs are expected as the league should organize within a week. Merchants sponsors include Washington Lamech Model Dairy Al Marty’s City Market and others. one game is set with Clymer tomorrow and another with Panama on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swensranis Musapul
Aero A.C
Washington Lamech
Model Dairy
al Marty’s
City Market
Chirtouzio's
Brewer's Billiards
Phillin’s Jewelry
Clark and Averill Beer Distributors
Roots Furniture
Rexall Dr
Pan
Stein's
Clymer
Panama
Legion for Convoys Presses for Perkins Out
The group urges labor secretary Perkins to resign, arguing growing public doubt in his ability to meet high duties amid threats to national safety. The memo cites American vessels and crews, calling for a presidential statement on security risks and urging action to restore confidence.
Company A at Home Range and Combat Drills with Notable Scores
Company A soldiers report strong results in landscape target firing with top squads reaching 91 percent and others in the 80s while training covers range drills, moving targets, combat scenarios, and leadership praise. Officers note the unit’s high marksmanship, new vehicles, and continued baseball practice as rookies blend into regimental life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company A
Co. A
Hge
Triskei
Walter W. Sears
Hill and Dale
Lynford Chase
Nialty
New Company Night Scenes Include Hazing and Pranks
The report sketches a chaotic company night with rookies paired in double file, belts used for punishment, and noisy antics such as molasses and eye shampoo. Cooks work overtime on demuls for tomorrow while Private Brice Moore, a Baking School student, proves useful. Kilmer H Porter, 61, owner of State Line filling station near Ripley, died recently after the Christmas season. Rebekah Lodge members plan a Monday practice at 648 hall for initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transit Pump and Machine Company
Oil City
Besson
Warren
Colct
Rod & Gun Club
Dunkirk
Clair Whaten
Ruggles Street
St. Edward's Hall
Etddward Hanley
Join Hanley
Ene
Jate
Wayne Evans
The
Sol
Evox Sun
Lanston’s
Bnd
Brice Moore
British Admit Losses In Arab Revolt Feared
Continued on page two, British admit losses as Arab revolt fears grow. Fighting at Habbaniyah air base, 7 million dollar battle, while Britain patrols a 3200 mile desert pipeline. In Palestine, British troop movements sparked renewed clashes after an Iraqi ultimatum was ignored. Additional reinforcements reported en route to Habbaniyah, possibly reaching 6000 troops, raising concerns over oil supply and Suez Canal threats. Germany accelerates air corps moves from newly won Mediterranean islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baghdad
Habbaniyah
Britain
Palestine
Iraq
London
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Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Chuck Roast
Wilson‘shams
Wing- Willi Star Stores
Harry Gough
Hytietown
Titusville
Columbus Cemetery Association
Assn
Emma Dutton
Ato
Charles Sharp
Robinson
Neilltown
Pleasantville
K. of C
Little Valley
Alice L. Gates
Harold K. Congdon
Salamance ‘Trant Company
Gates
Slater
Ella A. Barber
West Palm Beach
Pla
Harold . Baker
Helen C. Baker
Bendix
H. L. Rowe
Dial
Eod Tu-T-S
Burgess R. G. Boyd
Lees
Foul K. Monizet
Frank
McKnight
N. Y
Patrick H
John L. Downes
Tyrone
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Botht
Middle Division
Jood
Louisiana
Calif
Puerto Rico
Florida
Te Ea
Sian
Arnish
BPS
Peinis
Ray
Mother's Day
Mary Lincoln
Candy Millers News and Sport
Burkhardt
W. Preiterick Steink
U. 5
Babsom
Juline Henkey
Northy Denier Street
Hein
Cassadaga
Legion
Perkins
Our Responsibility
Curry & Gizzie
N. Center St
Columbus Ave
Corey
Giiardsmen
Tadiantown Gap
Orientals
Commonwealth
Corry
Coats
C. Christensen Motors
Backark
Sask
Whitman
Fairhill
Lee Eld Aye
Indi
India Panne
Ian
Primpett
Erie
ERIF
Vonner Ton
Jud Eyal
Anation
Prive Jean B Frank
Goodywin
Henry J Day
Carter P
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