Local Notes and Oddities Highlight May Highs and Naval News
A mix of fishing tales, training updates, and local notices fills the page. Ed Mould cites a 413 pound rainbow trout catch on a light rod with a yellow fly near Like Pleasant lave Susidiy. Naval base public affairs announce Thomas L. Saxton completed navy basics and is on leave. Corry dealers face bond filings, while life insurance benefits reach 4,008 per minute in early 1944. Erie real estate transfers list several exchanges, and Corry police track a stolen Packard with PA plates 2 UIL 77. A 16 year old and 15 month old receive hospital attention for injuries and minor burns. Army induction includes Warren County youths such as Clarence Thompson and Glen Jackman. Dr. Bertha Stoneman, former head of a Capetown college, dies in dispatches. Pennsylvania's General Assembly winds to a near-short session, with reapportionment battles and record-low May sessions. Passenger car mileage drops sharply in February 1942 versus 1943, while buses rise. AFL secretary-treasury post chosen in Pittsburgh, and Start Beret Milliron reports raids and air combat updates from North Africa.
Grapes Hit by Severe Cold Across Erie County
Erie county grape buds suffered heavy damage from a severe cold snap. Growers report 20 to 30 percent loss based on early checks, with higher percentages feared. Paul Crossman of the Erie County Agricultural Extension Bureau notes bud injury disclosed from Girard and Hutson areas, warning the full extent remains to be determined.
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Erie
Erie County
Paul Crossman
Erie County Agricultural Extension Bureau
Croseman
Girard
Crossma
Fredonian
Morals probe opens in Erie case involving underage drinking
Erie district attorney Burton R. Laub announced an investigation after police disclosed the arrest of a married man on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a 17 year old girl who served whiskey to younger girls including a 14 year old sister at a road house near Erie. Police Chief George J. Christoph summoned state liquor control official Reich Newell to aid the inquiry. The road house proprietor faces license action amid the report. Keishansen, 92, of Gladstone Court, a welder, is charged with contributing to delinquency and adultery by the father of the 1 year old child.
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Erie
Burton R. Laub
Earl
Sistler
George J. Christoph
Reich Newell
Kolise
Keishansen
Gladstore Court
Itu
Fredonia Boy Perished Over Germany With Canadian Air Crew
Fredonia, May 3. Massie in a. said over Germany since July 28, 194, Sergt-Plot. Richard Butcher Ayers, 25, of Fredonia, is presumed dead. The RCAF announced Friday evening. Rejected by the Army Air Forces, he enlisted in the RCAB two years ago and had been overseas some months when he failed to return from the raid. He was pilot of a bomber, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L Ayers of 88 Center Street, born in Fredonia, and a Erie High School graduate.
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Fredonia
Massie
Germany
Richard Butcher Ayers
Tredonia
RCAF
Army Air Forces
Butch" Ayers
RCAB
R. L Ayers
Center Street
Erie High School
Erie
Rookie Erie Patrolman Blocks Hold-Up at Clothing Store
Erie May 3 Patrolman Albert J Camp a newcomer to the force is credited with cracking a daylight robbery at Adolph Eisenberg proprietor of a men store 4304 State Street He also aided in arresting one of two bandits who held up two defense workers Friday night Camp arrested John Gordon Wilson 27 Port Hotel an ex convict at 2 55 am Saturday in an alley off Peach Street After a confrontation he fired two shots in the air stopping Wilson but the other bandit fled Forwood and Jenkins reported being held up by two men earlier and asked police assistance The incident led to warrants and charges of armed robbery against Wilson who admitted part in the hold up to police Chief Geome J Christoph Eisenberg was slugged during the robbery and $60 taken from the cash register were noted in the report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Albert J. Camp
Adolph Eisenberg
State Street
Erie Defense
Camp
J. Gordon Wilson
Porth Hotel
12Th
Peach Street
Polle
John Charles Forwood
East Lake Road
Glarenge-Jenkins
General Electric
Eust Lelegond
Wison
Forwood
Jenkins
Hiquor
Reid Hotel
S. Park Row
Wikson
Wilson
Noline
1Th
12Th Street
Geome J. Christoph
Kiliszewski
Wisenbare
Eisenbere
Jack Slater
Eisenberg
Grand Jury Probes Erie Delinquency
The Erie grand jury, recessed Saturday, plans to comment on juvenile delinquency with possible concrete recommendations. Jurors discussed the issue at length with District Attorney Burton R. Laub and Judge J Ori Watte, though confirmation was not obtained. The panel recessed until today due to jurors’ other obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
J. Ori Watte
Burton R. Laub
Watte
Man Dies After Being Hit by Car in Erie
Walter Theodore Oliford, 25, of Brandy Camp near Ridgway, died at Hamole Hospital at 6 15 P M after being struck by an automobile on Eastlake Road near Euclid Avenue. Driver Joseph H Reed of Waterford reported he could not avoid the collision. Acting Coroner Frank St George and Traffic Captain Willem McDonald are leading an inquiry as relatives could not be located. The victim was identified by a social security card.
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Erie
Walter ‘Theodore ‘Oliford
Brandy Camp
Ridgway
Hamole
Pridy
Eastlake Road
Euclid Avenue
Joseph H. Reed
Waterford
Frank St. George
Willem McDonald
Reed
Glifford
Prisoner Wilson Held After North East Robbery Allege
Police hold Wilson without jail while awaiting a Thursday hearing on two charges. A police description exists for Wilson’s partner, whom Eisenberg expects to identify. Wilson's past includes a 1936 North East halduy conviction with 32 months at Huntingdon Reformatory and prior arrests in Corry 1941 and 1942. He confessed Saturday to meeting his accomplice in a cafe and agreeing to an easy money plot involving a revolver. Patrolman Camp joined the department in October 1949.
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Wilson
Pernding
Eisenberg
Northast
Huntingdon Reformatory
Corry
Egain
Christoph
Police Department
Jamestown plans mammoth July 4th Independence Day event
Jamestown announces United for Victory theme for a large July 4 parade at Municipal Stadium. The plan envisions a major patriotic rally with regular army troops in full dress, tanks, mobile military equipment, anti aircraft guns, and other war gear. Invites extend to all city industries, veterans groups, service organizations, and neighboring communities in western New York.
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Jamestown
Heaven
Ely
New York
Mines to Be in Full Operation Tuesday
The report notes a conference with Secretary Ickes and President Roosevelt about wage adjustments and War Labor Board approval. Barny or Barly comments suggest the speech contains timeless assurances, while a rush of telegrams to the White House shows mixed reactions from labor and operators ahead of the planned restart.
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Lewis
Ickes
Barly
Bubne
Tekes
Piso
Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt
Answers to 10 quiz questions printed on editorial page
Quiz page lists ten questions and answers with names and topics. Notable items include Bernard De Voto, Mercury, a true statement, Fé Dudley, Southwest, Rear Admiral, Booker T. Washington, China, Bishop, and Requiescat in pace. The set covers history, geography, and cultural references with brief attributions.
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Bernard de Voto
Mercury
True
Fé Dudley
Southwast
Booker T. Washington
China
Bishop
Land
John L Sullivan and Ulcer Pains Rumor Explored
A historical note questions if heavyweight champion John L Sullivan endured stomach ulcer pains while fighting. It mentions gastric issues like indigestion and heartburn and promotes Udgs Tablets with a money back guarantee. Resall Drug Stores and druggists nationwide are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resall
Police Guard Socialite as Stabbing Case Opens
In Philadelphia on May 3 authorities guarded socialite Margherite Clement after a stabbing at a downtown hotel. Pvt Sydney Bullen Dunn Jr of Haverford was jailed in 525,000 bond on aggravated assault charges following a farewell party incident in which Dunn allegedly attacked the model and wounded her in the chest and scalp.
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Philadelphia
Polceman
Margherite Clement
Villanova
Powers
Sydney Bullen Dunn, Jr
Haverford
Miss Clement
Atl
William J. Hess
George Anderson
Dunn
New Cumberland Insiuction Center
Harel Barclay
Probe Into Auto Fatality Near Hinstale Road
Authorities report progress in locating the speeding driver who fatally struck 65 year old Henry Hellwege on Hinstale road north of the city. Deputy Sheriff Millard S Wilson and Clay Johnson found the body and alerted authorities. Coroner Carl J Mosmer said a fractured skull caused death after the vehicle left the scene. The body lay thirteen feet beyond the car with a broken hip and shoulder noted.
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Henry Hellwege
Hinstale Road
Jamestown
Millard S. Wilson
Clayowea Johmson
Te Hatwig Mortuary
Carl J. Mosmer
Forhime in the Sea Valuations of Ocean Wealth
A claim states that four cubic miles of sea water contain about 10 million dollars in gold and 10 million dollars in bromine. The assertion appears in a historical rumor or speculative note about underwater resources, without detailed sourcing or verification.
Quarantine Placed on Dogs at Oil City
Oil City May 3 A dog bite investigation led Police Chief Joseph W Daman to order a citywide quarantine of all dogs. The move follows a confirmed rabies case in a dog that bit a woman last week and will be enforced by local police and state agriculture officials.
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Oil City
Arantine
Joseph W. Daman
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Damon
Wis
State Department of Agriculture
Fire destroys two-story frame house at Miller street
A blaze on Miller street injured an 18-year-old woman who escaped a second floor window and was hospitalized with a badly lacerated leg. A three-year-old child was saved as a man lowered her from a second floor window and Weatherbee, Miller’s father-in-law, found the fire before six in the morning.
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Seriouis
Brandes
Chester W. Miller
Ty Kephart
Grandview Blvd
St. Vincent's Hospital
Aindow
Edward Nolan
Miller
Nolan
Weatherbee
Milley
Rabies Test Signals Health Alert From Dog Case
A fragmented report notes a dog with rabies was filed and sent to the department. A telegram arrived late Saturday confirming a positive test, amid concern over potential exposure and public safety measures.
Three-Year-Old Girl Saved After Window Fall
A three year old girl survived a fall from a window while another child was hospitalized with a lacerated leg. The article notes ongoing labor disruption and a six day strike affecting industry, with union and government actions shaping the crisis as talks resume and a possible extension or end of the walkout looms amid nationwide tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carle Soft Coal
Uncle Sam
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Paul
Naval Trains
Sampson, N
Thomas L. Saxton
Lyle J. Saxton
State Milk Control Commission
Onchenze
Charles Dahlstrard
Davis F. Devesy
East Main Street
James T. McBride
Job Kelika
Wayne Township
Mary Johnson
Wilbur Johnson
Concord Township
Sven Bjornstadt
Kidder Memorial United Brethren Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Gory
Donglas Nagle
Wesleyville
Eric
Robert J. Acker
Steger Town
Uce
David Lillie
Merrill Lillie
Church Stigel
Warren County
Beltiz
Clarence Thompson
Glen Jackman
Corey R. D. Frank Miller
Arin Gustafson
Spring Creek
Lowell Fargo
Douglas Bogert
Calumins
Bertha Stoneman
Husus
Capetown
South Africa
Stoneman
Chautauqua
Woodlawn
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Senate
Pennssylvania
State Highways Department
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
AFL
Earl C. Bohr
Pittsburgh
David Wiliams
Harrinburg
Labor and Industry
Wilkes-Barre
North Africa
Tunis
Start Beret
James F. Milliron
Brookyile
Pune
Meilliron
BOF
Lake Erie
Laub
Wilcox Grocery
Ring Bologna
Oleo Austin
Austin
Kellogg's
Jor
John L. Sullivan
Police Guard
Margherita
Olean
Davis
Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation
Lanston
Dent
John United
York
Harold L.i
The
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