Local News Briefs From Town With Court, Police And Traffic
A crowded weekend included police patrols, traffic work, and local notices. Wardens urged drivers to avoid accidents as six motorists faced drunken driving charges and a blue Ford with Pennsylvania plates 82773, stolen at Titusville, remained sought by authorities. Local officials discussed parking work, road markings, and efforts to boost wartime crop production.
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Dorothy M. Gilson
Hydetown
Titusville
Brie
Bank Robbery Probe Probes Eldred Bandits Planning
State police say the five bandits spent four days near Eldred preparing for the $4,300 heist at Eldred National Bank. Sgt. John Mullaney says investigators believe the men were in or near Eldred for four days before the Wednesday robbery. A multiagency search, including FBI and FDIC, is combing hotels and lodging in nearby communities for the suspects and their hideout.
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Eldred
Millburt
Tye
Jean
FBT
Federal Bureau Ofnvestigation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Sest. Mullaney
Meadville Youth Death In Crash Probed Friday Inquest
In Meadville a coroner's inquest Friday night will probe the death of Merland Knickerbocker a Meadville High student and grandson of local residents Rev and Mrs J A Higley. He died from injuries after a car crash two miles south of Meadville. Robert Henderson 21 of Meadville is jailed for allegedly taking the car without permission. A second inquest will cover Donald Heilze a Meadville contractor fatally injured in a head-on crash east of Meadville on May 1. James Hoovler 36 of Thusville driver of the car involved faces involuntary manslaughter charges. Large membership noted for Associated Actors and Artists of America at 39 000.
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Meadville
Merland Knickerbocker
J. A. Higley
Beaver
Knickerbocker
Robert’ Henderson
Luther d. King
Crawford County
Donald
Heilze
James Hoovler
Thusville
Inquiry Into Erie Detention Home Under Review
The May grand jury provided findings on Erie detention home conditions and the need for proper segregation and recreational space. Judge Wille emphasized county action if current conditions fail to meet standards, and investigators noted atmosphere and safeguards as key concerns.
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Anu
Hyana
PenneyWanla
Crusitien Amboutlon
Ypork
May Grand Jury
Judge J, Orta
Wille
Mudge
Midge Evans
War Department refuses to halt dredging near Buffalo
Washington May 19 The War Department overruled protests from Erie County and local yachtsmen and denied a halt to dredging by Kelley Island Lime and Transport Co. in Lake Erie off Angola Buffalo and Hamburg. Major General Lobley said objections to interfering with fishing and beach erosion were not within the War Department’s authority, while New York State Public Works indicated no objection to the dredging.
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Washington
War Department
Lake Erie
Angola
Buffalo
Hamburg
Erie County Board of Supervisors
Yachtsmer
Ashermen
J. ©. Lobley
Amy Engineers
Alfred F. Belier
Willomsburg
Kelley Island Lime and Transport Company
Lake Wed
Merland Knickerbocker Rites Held At Beaverdam Cemetery
Funeral services for Merland Knickerbocker were conducted at Roomer funeral home with Rev. Paull W. Hunter officiating. A large crowd attended. burial followed at Beaverdam cemetery near Corry with numerous relatives and friends paying tribute. Honorary bearers included Robert Zuver, Joseph Smith, Jack Alen, Woodfin Pepper, Kenneth Johnson, and Claude McCain. active pallbearers were Walter Jeannerelle, Fred Massin, Martin Hansen, Ralph Butcher, Elmer Haunold, and Andrew Gonsia.
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Woodfin Pepper
Kenneth Johnson
Claude McCain
Walter Jeannerelle
Fred Massin
Martin Hansen
Ralph Butcher
Elmer Haunold
Andrew Gonsia
Lost steamer Zamzam carries Americans and world voyage tale
The Zamzam troop transport with 14 knot speed carried 99 passengers and 5000 tons of cargo on a 13000 mile voyage from Suez to New York via the Red Sea Tatianic Gulf of God Hobe and Atlantic. It hosted a mosque for 600 pilgrims and later carried Mohammedan pilgrims. Bravery awardee Vicovart led a American volunteer ambulance corps behind the Maginot Line in France and received the Croix de Guerre. The vessel faced war danger twice and a $50000 libel suit followed a skull fracture claim by a Brooklyn stevedore.
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Ained
England
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Suez
Aidda
Merea
New York
Boston
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Gape of God Hobe
Acres
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Caribbean
North Atlantic
General Fargo
Bine
Revue
Qobatore
Jersey City
Marshal
Michael Ponzifino
Brooklyn Stevedore
Episcopalians Meet May 20 21 at Smethport
Fann May 19. The five diocese of Erie will hold a two day convention at St Johns Episcopal Church Smethport on May 20 and 21 with Rt Rev John Chamberlain Wirel presiding The Very Rev W B Van Divie rector of the church will host The program includes opening session at 3 00 pm May 20 Holy Communion May 21 and business sessions with bishop s address A luncheon for deputies and a closing session are scheduled with meals at the Parish House and Parish Club events.
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Chural
Muleccay
Paria House
Lulicheon
Gilbert P. Symons
Lill
Cincinnati
Tarhple Club
Funeral Services For Mrs Oscar Vettenburg
Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr and Mrs Maurice Lillie on Mott Street for Mrs Oscar Vettenburg mother of Mrs Lillie who died Thursday morning Rev E L Wagner officiated at St Pauls Lutheran church Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery bearers included Edward Vincent Alfred and Elmer Vettenburg among others Attendants from out of town included A B Vettenburg Erie Eugene Clark Springfield Ohio William Irvine Meadville and Miss Marie Vettenburg Frank Dawson Jamestown NY Flags from France Spain England the Confederacy and the United States were noted in relation to Biloxi with references to bomb splinters and German plates in Alexandria harbor.
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Maurice Lillie
Mott Street
Lillie
Oscar Vettenbug
EL. Wagner
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Edward Anderson
Vincent Anderson
Fred Anderson
Elmer Vettenburg
Alfred Vettenburg
John Vettenburg
Pine Grove Cemetery
A.B. Vettenburg
Erie
Eugene ‘Clark
Springfeld
Ohio
William Irvine
Meadville
Marie ‘Vettenburg
Frank Dawson
Jamestown
N.Y
Highest Mountain Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world
Horse and livestock and family ad items mix with sale offers from Thompson's Poultry Farm in Clymer and local listings in Corry area, including horses, cattle, golf clubs, bookcase desk and radios, baby stroller, and various household goods offered for sale with contact hints and prices.
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Mount
Everest
Thompson
Clymer
Corry
Arthur Lewis
R. J, Clymer
Edison Radio
Bostorf House
Acminster
Markets-Stock Buffalo hogs and cattle prices mixed May
Buffalo market reports show hogs active with varied quotes across weights from 189 to 300 pounds, with several price ranges noted for trucked-ins and buyers seeking 10.50 to 11.00 for steers. Cattle and calves strength appears mixed, with beef cows around 56.00 and calves selling strong to 50 cents higher. Pittsburgh reports moderate apple demand and fruit prices steady, while New York stocks show a cautious advance with scattered gains and widespread inactivity.
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Buffalo
Ateady
Man and Woman Escape Death in Auto Crash
Oid City May 1 two occupants miraculously escaped death Sunday morning when their car left the Knox Emlenton highway on a sharp curve. The driver J W Stevenson 35 Tarentum suffered severe lacerations and the passenger Miss Jane Hanlett 80 Tarentum had a fractured right shoulder and facial injuries. They were treated at Butler County Memorial Hospital and later released to Miss Hanlett's home.
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Oid City
Knox- Emlenton
Beaver Creel
Ate
J. W. Stevenson
Jane Hanlett
Tylrad
Bbtler
Tele
Mysterious Alley Phrase Baffles Local Readers
A garbled streak of words was found in a street sign or notice, yielding a puzzling mix of syllables and partial phrases. The fragment references an alley and a person or group called HA, with unclear meaning. Authorities urge residents to report any context.
Ambiguous sports vibe hints at league changes and football push
A garbled OCR fragment references college sports figures, promotions, and a sport league context. It mentions Buffs, football promotion, and potential shifts in team or conference activity, with scattered names and places, suggesting a broad, inconclusive note on upcoming summer league play and college athletics developments.
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