Pleasantville Obit and Local Notes Mix of Deaths and Vital Records
Pleasantville records a 94-year-old widow, Tella A Wayter, dying at 1 p.m. after months of illness. services at Harold Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Real estate transfers filed in Erie County include Kendrick to Kendrick and Clark to Bachomer. Augustus DuPont, 91, dies after long illness. funeral in Cochranton with interment in Cochranton Cemetery. Weather reports show a high of 71 and a cooler night. milk production data note April records and declines. Lt James D. Sonne, US Air Force Reserve, killed in December crash. memorial plaque presented to Benson Memorial Library. Police report a jail-related warrant case against Jerome McFarland. Myra Baron torso mystery linked but considered unrelated. Old Glory raised over Cory after months without a flag. Archie Benson injured in tractor accident. St Edwards students enjoy a holiday for parish centennial. exams resume for graduation on June 10.
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Aera
Supply Mig. Co, Inc
Georgesh
Pennsylvania
Third Ward
Ie County
Fey
Giese Friends
James D
Air Force Reserve
Apsil
Benson Memorial
Titus-l Ed
Charles T. Evans
Arthur Bankson
Miler
Sonn
Urops
O. M. Sonne
Funville
bin Antono
Tex
Damage hits Western Pennsylvania windstorm losses exceed one million
Insurance officials report over a million dollars in damage from Sunday windstorms and flash floods across western Pennsylvania. Adjusters are being sent to Duquesne, Windber, Meadville, Aliquippa and Pittsburgh as claims rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Exje
Pennsylvania
Duiguesne
Windrover
Meadville
Suspension Of Santee Upheld By New York Court
New York State Supreme Court Justice Walter A. Lynch upheld the lifetime suspension imposed by the Amateur Athletic Union on Santee, the premier American miler, criticizing some AAU officials. Santee, whose 4005 mile last year was the fastest by a U S athlete, was banned February 19 for professionalism. He argued the AAU committee lacked jurisdiction and that the AAU violated its rules in other cases.
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New York
State Supreme Court
Walter A. Lynch
Amateur Athletic Union
OH Wes
Santer
Ote
Santee
Justice Sud
United States
AAU
Je Tuner
University of Kansas
Marine Corps
McKay Criticized by Fish Official at Wildlife Meeting
R Stanley Smith, president of the Pennsylvania Fish Commission, attacked former interior secretary Douglas McKay at the northeast wildlife conference opening. He said McKay's policy allowing oil exploitation in national wildlife refuges was "one of the damndest things" since Theodore Roosevelt. Delegates from 13 states attended.
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Pittsburgh
Douglas McKay
Secretary of the Interior
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
R. Stanley Smith
Northeast Wildlife Conference
McKay
Theodore Roosevelt
Child's Call Triggers False Fire Alarm at Mead Avenue
Firemen responded to a false alarm after a small girl phoned the No. 1 fire station at 8:45 this morning reporting a fire at 201 Mead Avenue. Two trucks were sent, but the Simmons grocery family, residents at the address, confirmed no fire. The child's identity remained a mystery as the station resumed operations.
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No. 1
Mead Avenue
Alie
Olin ‘Simmons
Starm
Staions
Erie Man Named Auto Group Officer at Buck Hill Falls
Senator A. S. Monroney says factory concessions prompted by hearings saved the public and car dealers an estimated 300 million dollars yearly. He spoke at the Pennsylvania Automotive Association's 36th annual convention. John B White named president to succeed John P Mooney. regional officers elected including W. K. Gottshall and E. D. Baldwin.
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Erie
Auto Group
Buck Hill Falls
A. S
Mike) Monroney
Dokla
Senate
Monroney
Senate Commerce
Pennsylvania ‘Automotive Association
John B White
Philadelphia
John P. Mooney
McKeesport
W. K. Gottshall
Allentown
W. M. McCune
E. P. Blough
Johnstown
Charles A. Dailey
Erle
E. D. Baldwin
Downingtown
Romesburg
Uniontown
A.W. Golden
Reading
Ike to Attend Washington Dedication Ceremony
President Eisenhower accepted an invitation to attend the dedication ceremonies of the AFL-CIO headquarters building in Washington on June 4. The event will mark a significant labor union milestone with possible appearances by key national figures.
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Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
Afl-Cto
Banker Loses 100000 Suit Over Stock Services
Pittsburgh Associated Press reports Boyd M Swank former president of the Vandergrift Savings and Trust Co lost a $100000 suit for services in a bank stock transaction against C E Palmer president of Peoples Union Bank of McKeesport. Judge Clarence B Nixon ruled the bank not party to the agreement and Swank failed substantial performance. Swank sought dividends and reinstatement. Palmer acted in good faith. Swank’s bid for reinstatement is before the State Supreme Court.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Boyd M Swank
Vandergrift Savings and Trust Co
Swank
C. E Palmer
Peoples Union Bank of
McKeesport
Palmer
Vandergrift Bank
Clarence B. Nixon
Robert L. Myers
State Secretary of Banking
Alleghery Common Pleas Court
Palmer Sisking
Lea
State Supreme Court
State CTO Council Opposes Housing Bill in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg the State CTO Council voiced unalterable opposition to a bill tightening housing project requirements. Council President Harry Boyer wrote all House members warning the measure would effectively end public housing projects.
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Harrisburg
CTO Council
Council
Harry Boyer
Chamber of Commerce Dinner Planned at Corry High School
A large crowd is expected for the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner at Corry Area High School tomorrow night. The event will honor David A. Hillstrom president and chairman of the board of Corry Jamestown Mig Corp for his community contributions. Dinner service begins at 6 30 p m with a varied program to follow.
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Chamber of Commerce
Corry Area High School
David A. ‘Hillstrom
Corry-Jamestown Mig. Corp
Convict Banker For False Entries
John W. Meredith, former cashier of the First National Bank of Fairmont, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for making false entries tied to a 595000 fund shortage. The 52 year old banker faced accounts linked to Hammond Brick Co of Grafton and Manchin Furniture Co of Farmington. Also indicted were John Manchin of Farmington and Ford of Uniontown who had not been tried. a co defendant who died last month did not face trial.
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Wheeling
W. Va
John W. Meredith
Fairmont
First National Bank of
U. S. District Court
Meredith
Hammond Brick Co
Grafton
Manchin Furniture Co
Farmingtoni Lee
Ford
Uniontown
Inquiry Into Monterey Ship Collision Reveals Sinking
An official inquiry opens into the collision of two freighters near Monterey. The Leopard and the Howard Olson split after a night collision off Point Sur at 2 19 am. The Olson sank quickly. stern went down first, bow vanished in swell. Most crew were rescued by Coast Guard vessels and helicopters. one engineer and third mate were missing and presumed drowned.
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Bancetre Nr Guard
Tyeux
Monterey
Onis
Lyem
Colli
Aoothibond Morin Leopard
Exhrgo
Timder Carter
Buckeebuck
San FraNesco
Porta Wild & Heavy Lond
Follid
Gee
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Pleamatville
Tella A. Wayter
Ollowing
Miller’ Farm
Vermango County
Flagi~ius
Mary Day
Benedict
Pleasantville
Arold Funeral Home
Titusville
Fairview Cemetery
Pleasantvile
Erie County
Annie Kendrick
Steve E. Kendrick
Concord Township
Donald W. Clark
Donald A. Bachomer
Fourth Ward
Augustus DuPont
Crayford County
DuPont
Homer
Wayne
Crawford County
Fleming
Cochranton
Teo Neckers
Jerome McFarland
Falconer Still
WCA Hospital
Jamestown
McParland
Town of Ellicott
Elmer Widlund
Paleoner
T Beck
Elliott Peace
A. E Harry Johnson
Lakerie
Myra Baron
Cory
Archie Benson
Columbus
Corry Memorial Hospital
Jackson
Arthur Jackson
Columbus Avenue
St. Edward's School
Francis Graves
St. ‘Thomas
Cumming
AIR Cults
All-Way Electric CO
Cony, Pa
Corry's House of Fashion
George H. Proper
Lemon Street
Dudge Samel ¥. Rossiter
West Virginia
James Hurlbut
Richard Hurlbut
Wright Street
Thas
LIONS
State
Lions Clubs
Lions International
Miami
Elmér O. Barnes
St. Thomas
Conrad Palvelio
Hazleton
Thomas Howland
Philadelphi
Westinghouse
Magee
Motorola Pixie
Kenmore
Northwestern
Roberts
C of C
Corry
Dodd
MN A
Connie’s
Dog Food
Oscar Mayer
Sim
Port Major
Ketioel
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