Weather Wanes as Frost Threat Fades Overnight
Cloudy skies saved the area from frost while a brief sleet event touched the city. Local injuries were minimal but Sumner Bentley faced a prolonged recovery at his East South Street home after a severe heart attack. Community updates include Charles Raeke reclaiming his Ajax building equipment, Nancy Driscoll’s release on bond, and Carl Dali’s ongoing history as a vagrant. Police contained a stray dog tied to a long rope and Chicago experts install two way radio gear for town-wide police communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Bentley
East South Street
Mr. Bentley
Policeman Denies Hit Run Charge in Jamestown
Jamestown May 19 Harold Bingham denied a hit and run charge after a collision with Ivan B Carr's car. Bail was set at 500 dollars. Bingham stated the horn sounded, he stopped, and after inspecting the scene he went to seek help and notify police. He claimed the other car caught fire and he proceeded home. His mother then summoned police when he returned to his room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Ivan B. Carr
Harold Bingham
Guy Court
Bingham
Clifford Russell
Hassett Wins Erie Railroad Overhead Crossing Contract
Joe Hassett of this city received a contract from the Erie Railroad to construct an overhead crossing for a rural road three miles east of Union City over the Erie main line. Hassett will handle all form and concrete work, estimated at about 8000 dollars, with work starting immediately and abutments to be completed in six to eight weeks. Erie steel work to be done by Brie's construction and maintenance forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassett
Erie R. R
Joe Hassett
Erie Railroad
Union City
Erie
Brie
Held for Court in Assault Case in Erie
Mrs. Giacoms Gavallo, 50, was held for the September grand jury on aggravated assault and battery after stabbing Seaman Frank Kielbasinski, 28, of the U S Navy, in the back with an ice pick two hours after he arrived home on furlough. Bail set at $1,000. Kielbasinski remained hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Giacoms Gavallo
Frank Kielbasinski
United States Navy
William Schubacker
Cavallo
Seaman Kielbasinski
Spices Should Be Bought in Small Quantities
The article notes spices lose flavor over time and should be bought in small amounts and kept tightly covered to preserve quality.
OPA Grabs Injunction Against Jamestown Hotel
The Buffalo OPA enforcement division won a temporary federal court injunction ordering Hotel Jamestown to stop raising prices on food meals drinks and alcoholic beverages. A hearing for a permanent injunction was set for 1 A M May 29 in Buffalo. The hotel must show cause why the injunction should not be made permanent. A U S marshal served the order directing price ceilings to be observed until the hearing. The action followed an investigation at the request of Leonard Sny der, chairman of the Jamestown War Price al.
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Jamestown
OPA
Buffalo
Pederalcourt
Tudge Ja. Knight
Sar Ee
Oi Wyle
David A
Bear Lake Clubs Meet and Community Notices
May 19 Bear Lake notice reports Women's Club meeting led by Mrs. Elma Walker with talks on Pennsylvania, oil, gas and coal. Ralph Perkins leaves for Navy service. family and local residents attend. Effie Boardman ill. church services by Corry group. Mother and Daughter Banquet at United Brethren Church hosted by Mrs. John Westley. Mrs. Zoah Cochran presided.
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Bear Lake
Alta Wilson
Elma Walker
Pennsylvania
Raymond Cobb
Mulvin
United Brethren Church
Ralph Perkins
Navy
Roy Perkins
Mico—Perkins-and
Eugene Perkins
Erie
Effie Boardman
Bernice Rodgers
Detroit
Corry
Walter Newhouse
Warren
Carter Hill Church to reopen Sunday services start May 21 1944
Carter Hill Church resumes regular services this Sunday at 2 30 p m with Cecil Ross from Columbus Pa as pastor. The spring opening marks the first meeting of the season and the start of summer and fall services.
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Carter Huvs InteretenaDil
Cecil Ross
Columbus
Carter Hill
SANCORA Ointment and SAN-CURA Soap Ad
Relief for discomfort from piles offered by SANCORA Ointment 35c and 60c at drug stores. San Cora antiseptic touted for between the toes. wash with SAN-CURA Soap 25c before applying.
Fifth Army Advances Toward Itri in Italy Fighting
Fifth Army presses toward Itri with few snipers left as forces approach the town. Allied ships shell western Gaeta positions while American and French guns hit the Tri Pico road. French units seize Monte Santa Maria, Monte D Oro and push through Liri valley eroding scattered enemy resistance.
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Formid
Fifth Army
Thi
Tial Junction
Husey
Tri
Gaeta Point
Naples
Gaeta
Tyrrhenian
Tri-Pico
Monte D'Oro
Esperia
Monte Santa Maria
Pontecorvo
Liri
Closed Howard Johnson restaurant sold to local investors
Jamestown May 49 The Howard Johnson at Fairmount avenue changed hands yesterday with Belford B Russell of Gandy's Oyster House and Paussell Griffin of the Automatic Voting Machine Corporation taking ownership from the Union Company. No price was disclosed though the property is valued highly. The new owners plan no immediate opening but aim to reopen when conditions permit in a strictly Jamestown project focusing on local interests. The building dates to 1941 and the site spans 13 to 14 acres with frontage of about 445 feet on Fairmount avenue and a depth of 1040 feet.
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Jamestown
Howard Johnson
Fairmoun Avenue
Belford B. Russell
Gandy's Oyster House
Paussell Griffin
Automatic Voting ‘Machine Corporation
Union Company
Lyeels Price
Grittty
Mr. Russell
Griffin
Wils
Fairmount Avenue
Trace chair used by Erie assailant
Erie police report a chair used in a Tuesday assault on 97 year old Mrs Hilda Miller at 444 East 12th Street was stolen from the back yard of Mrs Helen Gorney at 448 East 12th Street. Capt Roy B Mong said detectives are reviewing evidence but nothing tangible found. The report notes activity in Cassino near its monastery and mentions Allied forces advancing near Aquino airport and a quiet Angin Leachhead.
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Erie
Hilda Miller
East 12Th Street
Helen Gorney
12Th Street
Roy B. Mong
Bureau
Mong
Cassino
Lau
Aquino
Rapide River
Bradford auto driver forfeits $200 bail
J Mel town May 19 Mrvin MeIntyre of Bradford Pa failed to appear in circuit court yesterday morning to answer a charge of driving an automobile while drunk. Judge Allen E Bargar forfeited MeIntyre's bail of $200. The defendant was arrested March 27 at Second and Cherry when an officer saw Mejnture's auto hook the bumper of another car and drag it down the street.
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J&meltown
Mrvin
MeIntyre
Bradford
Citu Court
Yestery
Allen E. Bargar
Second
Cherry Streets
Anat McIntyre
Mint McIntyre Wa
Jamaicans Due Camp Not Ready Brant Growers Face Short Staff
In Fredonia on May 10 the Brant Growers Association reports 200 Jamaican laborers will arrive soon to work in the Brant area. Directors admit no full camp staff is yet secured and face recruiting for assistant camp manager, food server, and chief cook as they prepare to receive the workers. The Jamaicans are expected to arrive Saturday or Sunday, leaving executives to resolve staffing gaps and operations.
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Chautauqua County
Fredonia
Brant
Brant Growers Association
Ar Tive
Roger W. Cramer
Parm
Oill
Warren Y Direct or 10 Leave For Navy Service
Warren L Parmalee resigns as director of physical education at a college in May. The article notes Parmalee has been drafted for Navy service and is expected to report for induction, with his family planning to move during the coming month.
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Warren Y
NAVY
Lancaster
Pavnelee
Lane
Forty Hours Devotions at St Elizabeth Church
St Elizabeth Church will observe Forty Hours Devotions with a high Mass and solemn procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Services will be eight o clock Sunday morning and seven thirty each evening, closing Tuesday evening. First communion services will be held on Pentecost Sunday, May 28, with children receiving the sacrament.
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United Brethren Church
C. and M. A. Tabernacle
Dewittville
Pente
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Spartandburg
Syed G. Hoenes
Center Street
North Center Street
Charles Raeke
Ajax
R. V. Powell
Mr. Raeke
Nancy Driscoll
Incient
George Roach
Carl Dali
New York
Jesse Kowalski
North Corry
Chicago
Dean M. Bloss
William Bloss
Camp Carson
Colo
WAC
Pittsburgh
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Besson
Mel Amy
Corry Lodge of Elks
Victory Club
Fire Dept
Hotel
Carter Hill Church
Polk's
Blue Boy
Aedty Fair
Florida
Ellen
Clare
Doles
California
Texas
Dallas Armour
Howard Johnson Restaurant
Columbus Ave
Sas
Men's Work Sox
Reich’s Store
North Center
ST. Elizabeth Church
Nta Sil
North Center ST
Red Cole
Mentgomery Ward
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