Pennsylvania farm land values rise amid higher costs and defense demand
May 14 in Harrisburg Miles Hott, secretary of Mariculture, notes rising Pennsylvania farm real estate values driven by higher production costs and resale hopes. Dairy farms remain in demand near defense plants, with liberal terms and down payments. Planting intentions show a 4 percent boost in tomato acreage for processing, totaling about 30,000 acres statewide this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searrisburg
Miles Hott
Mariculture
Horst
Pennsylvania
New York State
New Jersey
Fragmented ad text on health products and laxatives
A garbled, promotional snippet from a historic ad includes mentions of lungs, a cold virus, a person named Mrs John Fetlner in Pennsylvania and various health product claims. It references laxatives, tonics, and precautionary advice, with scattered brand names and vague consumer tips. The readable content is fragmentary and unverified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fetlner
Pacific St. Franklin
Fix
Lindsley
Convicted in Meadville Case After 14 Years
Andra Trott was found guilty by a jury in Meadville on voluntary manslaughter for the 14 year old slaying of Philip Toppo during a card game. The verdict followed four hours of deliberation. The judge set sentencing for May 4 with a minimum penalty of one year in prison and a $6,000 fine, aided by Meadville Police Chief E C Gibson who traced Trott to a Newark war plant last March. Trott testified he stabbed Toppo in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Meadville
Andra Trotto
Philip Toppo
Clare Kent
Herbert A. Mook
E. C. Gibson
Trott
Newark
Trotto
Toppa
Sele
Hitler Eyes Russia Strike as Axis Crisis Deepens
The piece analyzes German strategy as World War II sources contend Hitler may seize on a major push in Russia to recover morale and signal strength. It notes possible long range bombing threats to Britain and the U.S. East Coast, but emphasizes a decisive invasion focus near Moscow, Leningrad, and southern offensives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunisia
Hitler
New York
Washington
Leningrad
Reise
Russia
Germany
Africa
European
Hire
Balkans
Finland
Sparta Honor Roll Seeks Names Of Local Servicemen
The history club asks Sparta township parents to send names and induction dates of all local service members, overseas and domestic, for an Honor Roll to be erected by Memorial Day. Lucius Rose, a long‑time farmer and Sparta Grange member, died at 89 in Union City, survived by four sons and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartansburg
History Club
Jucille Biskeslee
Sparta
Lucius Rose
John Rose
Union City
Sparta Grange
John
Ton Rose
Union Stty
Harold
George
Sports, Township
Leona Scranton
Wayne, Mich
Rose Hill
Bridge Club
Parold Patchen
Julia Ritchards
Glenn Steadman
Eugene Todd
Ivy Embroidery Club
Provence Snapp
Princess Pat Club
Harry iPieth
Linden Goldin
Dehlie Goldin
Pfc
William Thompson
Camp Phillip
Kans
James ‘Scarem
Phillip
Reba Robinson
Raymond Morton
Victor Canfield
Arizona
Erie School Tax Hike May Be Halted
Erie city debates 1942 44 budget as Real Estate Board and Erie Property Owners push to keep millage level. They warn higher rates reduce revenue due to rent freezes and urge board to consider tax relief while school officials cite salary hikes more teachers and rising enrollment from housing growth and higher births.
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Erie
D. Herman Grose
Real Estate Board of Erie
Erie Property Owners
Chautauqua Woman Honored by Roosevelt
Miss Josephine Schain of Chautauqua is selected by President Roosevelt as a delegate to the United Nations food conference at Hot Springs Virginia opening May 18. A writer and lecturer in international topics and former national director of Girl Scouts she previously led the Chautauqua Women's Club and spoke for its scholarship fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Roosevelt Jamestown
Josephine Schain
Roosevelt
Hot Springs
Sehiain
Chautinqua Woman's Club
Jamestown College Women's Club
America
Girl Scouts
Jamestown Girl Scout Council
Erie County farms eye labor needs for harvest season
May 14 notes county farm agent Paul Crossman says Erie County emergency farm labor committee completed its survey. From October 1 to 16 about 5200 extra hands will be needed to harvest grapes apples in DeLAW and Wis. By July 1 to 16 at least 1600 workers will be required. J. Owlt will open offices to recruit. Union City dealers plan feed survey and seek to adjust dairy protein feed to 15 or 13 percent to meet county needs until new crop is harvested. Herman Wurst named president of dealers association.
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Paul Crossman
Erie County Emergency Farm Labor Committee
Les Complet
Wis
Plain J. Owt
Crossman
Misonic ‘Temple Bigg
Tnd
Peach Streets
Sue City
Union City
Herman Wurst
Westaldé Bend and Pél
Wilson Pleads Guilty at Erie May 14
J Gordon Wilson former clerk admitted two counts of attempted robbery in Erie before Judge Elmer L Evans. Sentence suspended. Wilson confessed to attempting to rob Clarence Jenkins and John Forwood of East Lake. He denied holding up Turnpike Store earlier. Mrs. Thomas Brown and M J Dunn pleaded guilty to liquor violations. Brown fined 300 dollars and costs, Dunn suspended sentence. Ackerman and Wedzik paid 200 dollars and costs after guilty pleas to liquor charges and gambling house. both placed on probation for one year. Walden and Hudson found not guilty of prostitution but ordered to pay costs. Witnesses cited a radon incident at 163 East Lith Street.
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Erie
J. Gordon Wilson
Clerivict
Elmer L. Evans
Wilson
Clarence Jenkins
John ©. Forwood
East Lake
Burton Guy
Thomas Brown
Negress
East 16Th Street
Flu M. Dunn
Brown
William J. Duskus
Saul Ackerman
Phil Wedzik
Ackerman
Wedail
Consuella Walden
Milton Hudson
Negry
East Lith Street
Wheeler Opposes Drafting of Fathers in Nationwide Plan
Article reports Wheeler’s stance against drafting married men while bachelors are selected, arguing for national uniformity and pre-induction medical exams. Officials deem full pre-induction exams unworkable due to doctor shortages, temporary disqualifications, possible recoveries, and fluctuating physical standards.
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al Nationwill
Goree
T Algo
Selective Service
High Water Closes Poland Center Clarkes Corners Road
May 14 Jamestown reports the Poland Center Clarkes Corners road closed by high water from Conewango Creek. Water stands about five inches on the roadway but expected to recede soon. Chautauqua Lake level at 1209.28 feet, nearly an inch higher than yesterday, with cooler weather and no rain over past 24 hours aiding the drop. Streams in surrounding areas remain near or over banks, especially in low-lying stretches.
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Conewango
Chautauqua Lake
Jamestown
Lehway Department
Poland Center
Clarkes Corners
Trnffic
Ove
Lodiy
Erie Veteran Held Prisoner by Japs
Staff Sergeant Eric Gertson, 38, a decade in the U S Army, is reported by War Department advices to be a prisoner of war in Japan. His mother, Mrs Amy M Gertson, 3020 Elmwood Avenue, was informed he is among ten Pennsylvanians held by Japan, most of whom have just been released.
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Erie
Eric
Gertson
U. S. Army
War Department
Amy M. Gertson
Elmwood Avenue
Japan
Eost
ADEQUATE TROOP B WAS AMONG SAILORS
Fragmentary text mentions sailors and a Tuesday event with possible action. Key names and context are unclear. report notes a troop and potential activity but specifics are missing.
Fragmented OCR note hints at numeric oracle references
Partial readable bits mention numbers and a possible oracle theme. Names, dates, or clear events are not present. The fragment likely outlines a numerical or cryptic puzzle with unclear context and missing key details.
Fragmented Note of Western Pu Willa Officials
A garbled OCR style report mentions General De Tander in western Pu Willa and an Empia tion event linked to President ister Chu. It also hints at an Exot author moving a Joint kao.
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Shite Enn
de Tander
Ister Chu
Movi
Unclear fragment summarizes Pacific naval context around Kiska
Fragmentary text mentions ships, attacks, and possible operations near Kiska. It references Japan and Amery, potential ammunition concerns, and the broader campaign, with names and details largely obscured by OCR issues.
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Miles Horst
Penneymia
Beeson
Qvelo
PTA
Tursday
Mirtié Baten
Elnora Marly
Nathan Parkets Jr
Sandi le
Panhanoek
Farold Patchen
Steve Brenner
Carole
Ralih Daugherty
Ambridge
Mckeesport
Andrew Soltis
Andrew
Emeline
Robert
Gilbert
Albion
Sha
David Ross
Wes
Myra Maginnis
J. H. Maginnis
Mydetown
H. J. Michols
Pearl Nichols
Red Oak
Ralph Boyd
Centerville
Pied Lines
Carl
Carry
Wayne Hopkins
Evangelist Watson
Custer
Duquesne
Morris Sisters
Methodist Church
Tabernacle
Miles
Lucy Morris
Arnold Lundber
I Baptist
Donald F. Seribner
Jefferson, O
Saip
Hoeniig
Erie County
Hinds Honey & A. Cream
E. A
Julien O Lad
Oll Jare
BAYER
Souipa
Cre
Eam
Ito Colgate
Ize
Carter
Wheeler
Dunderry
Darien
Pio
Werlgomeny Ward
Adeql Troop
Quece
Lan
Ion Wit
Alon, Becker
Post
Orcen
Riska
Destruc
Pedition
Kiska
Elthe
Armay
Cau
Tages
Amon
I Bani Spring
Philip Bering Grov
Bu Soraner
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