Notable Crawford County News Highlights and Local Milestones
Local publisher S. BH Walker celebrated a quiet birthday at home in Warren. George Wade, 60, faces murder charges in Meadville as three witnesses testified. Ben Sisley awaits liquor law trial after Wade case. William Stewart, an Erie Railroad express worker, recalls a dangerous incident on train No. 11. Edward and Mrs. Thomas, long-time Wesleyville residents, are noted. A 14-year-old, Henry Cashman, won a marbles championship in Columbus and progresses to district tournament. Roosevelt Highway Association convened in Wellsboro to discuss Route 6 extension and map distribution. Corry Hospital reported continued improvement for Mrs. Q. W. Fics after an accident on Hast Main Street. Orrin Hillberg commended for bravery during a raid. George Etriger leases Morris property to open a restaurant. Mrs. Saran A. Winkelis celebrates her 97th birthday with family.
Two Injured In Auto Upset Near Ridgway
Mrs Mary Simpson age 71 of Ridgway and her daughter Mrs L L Hobbs were injured in a highway auto crash about eleven Monday morning on the Ridgway St Marys road. They were in a Ford coupe driven by Mrs Hobbs. The car left the road near the spring curve three miles from Ridgway and overturned. Both women were taken to West County General Hospital in conscious condition with Simpson’s injuries undetermined and Hobbs suffering a leg fracture and possible internal injuries along with facial and body lacerations and shock.
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Ridgway
Mary Simpson
L. L. Hobbs
Ridgway-St. Marys
Wic County General Hospital
Fle Hospital
Jamestown Plans City Airport With New Stock Company
Jamestown to build an airport after the Chamber of Commerce announced formation of a stock company. The group will lease land north of the city and start constructing runways, aiming to have the field ready for use within sixty days. Civic minded businessmen join to advance the project.
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Almestown
Jamestown Chamber of Commerce
Toei
Card Party at 0 0 F Hall on Thursday
Acid gossip wine provided at the 0 F Hall Thursday evening May 14 under Lady Wranklin Rebekah Lodge auspices for the Rebekah Helping Hands club. Mrs Mae Carmcke chairs arrangements with Mrs J Ro Tite fany and Mrs Morris Bernstein on committee. Reservations by calling committee. Tables set for bridge and five hundred. members to furnish own table cards and cover. Refreshments served.
Shipping Magnate in Serious Condition
United Press reports Captain Robert Dollar, veteran Pacific Coast shipping magnate, in serious condition due to kidney infection. Attending Dr. Rafael G. Dubey notes his temperature remained unchanged, with the captain resting after another relapse late Thursday.
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United Press
San Rapael
Cal
Robert Dollar
Tony
Rafael G. Dubcy
Dollars
Dollar
Marriage Industry blooms in Reno with rapid licenses
Reno has earned a Gretna Green reputation as marriages and divorces surge. Six months residence to obtain fishing licenses and seven weeks for divorce drive a system where marriages double divorces yearly. Prospective brides file notices and wed quickly, while divorce seekers seek new mates in the city.
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Buster
Reno
United States
Carol W
Gretna Green
West
California
Gretna
Glerle
Boy Struck by Air Gun Pellet Loses Eye Sight
May 12 report from Oil Omy states Curtis Fitzpatrick, 14, son of Mir and Mrs. Robert Fitzpatrick, underwent surgery at Old City Hospital to remove his right eye after a pellet from an air rifle struck him in the eye center Saturday noon. He and two companions were playing near the Fitzpatrick home at the time. Final dispatch tomorrow.
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Pilmpatrick
Fitz-patrick
Westfield Man Tries Death by Own Action
Westfield resident Harry Douglas a 41 year old well known local grocer attempted suicide on Monday morning by firing a 22 caliber pistol at himself on a farm north of Westfield. The bullet grazed the temple but did not penetrate the skull and he is expected to recover. He is hospitalized at Brooks Memorial in Dun Kirk. The incident occurred on Like Road at property owned by the Douglas brothers who run the family grocery business.
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Westfield
Harry Douglas
Washington Street
Main Street
W. R. Douglas Co
Douglas
Brooks Memorial Hospital
Dunkirk
Douglas Brothers
Harry
Robert J
Minford Douglas
W. , Douglas
Citizens National Bank claims safety deposits at corner
A newspaper note describes securing valuables by using a safe deposit box at Citizens National Bank The Bank on the Corner emphasizes protection against thieves and offers rental safety options for customers to store valuables securely.
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S. BH. Walker
The
Warren Times Mirror
Warren Yestering
Frank Platt
Spartansburg
Crawford County Motor Lb
Crawford Roilnty
Club Activites
Meadville
George Wade
J. W. Holt
Erie Railroad Police
Ben Sisley
Crawford County
Sisley
Titusville
Corry
William Stewart
Jamestown
Edward B
Thomas Siuin
Waynesburg
Canton
Wesleyville
Erie
Ray Wilt
John D. Aifight
Hart Brown
Hare
New Kensington
Knight
Orrin Hillberg
Hollow Lake
Upper
Ontario
Hillberg
Mc‘Sparran
Ps Ns
McSpapran
Henry Cashman
Columbus
Andy Matsko
Chicago
Denver
Roosevelt Highway Association Eli
Wellsboro
Corry Hospital
Q. W. Fics
George Etrigier
Morris
Northside
North Cen Street
Fifi Avenue
West Main Street
Patsy Notte
Clarence Proper
Higin
Hil Man
Trientia
Saran A. Winkeis
C.D. Wilcox
Center Street
Francis
Jules Verne
Dream Comes True
R. J. Scott
Fcefields
F. Hall
Rene
University of Nevada
Suds
Alonal
Ren
New York City
Eternal Triangle
Dan Caplels Arrow
George A. Bartlett
Terolorful
Aid
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Hut
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Six & DIV
Washoe County
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Ance
Citizens National
Senators
Petiti
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