Meadville Area News Highlights From 1868 Groundbreaking and Local Incidents
Ground was broken yesterday for a $3 million building project on North Center Street Meadville. A woman’s billfold and a car ignition key were found by local businesses. Police reported several hitchhiking warnings and a drunk-in-intersection incident. A Riveted license and a boy’s bicycle were found near rail tracks. The Bloomfield Township tax collector appointment took effect May 1. Titusville High School Marching Band prepared for the Lions State Convention parade in Pittsburgh. A boy pursued by police at high speeds was captured after a New York chase. Marriage license applications included Craig Kenniston and Linda Minnick. A Teen, Bruce Crane, cited for reckless driving after tire squeal near a school bus. Thomas Antal, 14, died in Erie. services set at McKinney Funeral Home with mass at St Luke’s Youngsville.
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W. F. Rickers
Rickers
North
Meadville
Center Street
Darlene Ras Matve
Sugar ‘Grove
Bruce A. Crane
Spring Creek
East Pleasant Street
Crane
Summer Street
Merle Ottaway
Thomas S. Antal
Vernon Antal
Youngsville
Hamot Hospital
Erie
Warren
Brokenstraw Valley Joint Schools
Jasper Antal
Corry
McKinney Funeral Home
St. Luke's Church
Young Monday
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Wareren
Freight Movement Halts Crossings As West End Freight Clears
Last night a slow moving westbound freight blocked several east side railroad crossings after leaving west end yards. Erie-Lackawanna Railroad confirmed the westbound train was halted until the east side line could be cleared. Police received a report of possible gunfire from Lawrence Shelley on Hatch street near Worth street. officers found no one on scene but planned further checks at the gravel pit today as barking dogs alerted residents.
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Mead Avenue
West Washington Street
West Smith Street
Heberlein Motors
Heberlein’s
West End
Erie-Lackawanna Railroad
Lawrence Shelley
Hatch Street
Worth Street
Shelley
Householder May Pay Double For Service
Tidioute Municipal Authority and Chester Engineers estimated a combined project cost of about 450000 for a sewage treatment system and a water supply and distribution system. The plan aims for a 50 percent federal grant and 50 percent FHA loan with an estimated annual cost of 106 dollars per household, versus a 120 dollar FHA benchmark, raising the typical water bill from 35 dollars to about 105 dollars including sewage.
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Tidioute
Tidioute Municipal Authority
Chester Engineers
Pittsburgh
Farmers Home Administration
Department of Agriculture
FHA
The Spoken Word Is Like the Air The Printed Word Is Always There
A reflective feature contrasts oral culture with print permanence. It argues spoken language fades while printed pages endure, shaping memory, identity, and record keeping through time.
Plans For 92nd Alumni Event Set
Final plans for the 92nd annual alumni dinner are set for June 18 at Area High School. Dr Merle Amy, president and parent of senior Jack Amy, chairs the event as the Virgil G Curtis Scholarship Fund awards 450 this year from a fund over 12000 with 300 first year and remaining terms if they stay in school. Qualifications include citizenship service and school spirit along with scholarship. Members and alumni pay 1 dues annually to the fund with additional bequests boosting it. Classes compete for the A G Colegrove Memorial Cup for the graduating class.
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Area High School
Alumni Association
Merle Amy
Jack Amy
Virgil G. Curtis
Steading
A. G. Colegrove
Seashore Drama Ends Fugitive Escape in Harbor Fog
Police captured Frank Faro, 18, and an accomplice near Boston Harbor after they escaped Deer Island House of Correction by sawing through bars. Officers said the men sought a boat to continue the escape amid fog. Image credit to Clif Jones, Boston Traveler.
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Frank Faro
Boston Harbor
Deer Island House
Tured
Clif Jones
Boston Traveler
Port Continues Battle Over State and Navy Call
The article notes ongoing opposition to state policy and the idea of calling in the Navy, with Wilson facing criticism. A stoppage has idled about 500 ships and 12,000 seamen in five days, highlighting the broader disruption. Alumni presence is high at the Grice Cup event, and class tables will showcase colors and signs. Class officers should contact Dr. Amy, Kenneth Burr, or Robert Jewell with plans.
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Wilson
Amy
Kenneth Burr
Robert Jewell
British Economy Struggles Across Markets and Wages
Report notes weakness in the British economy with a wobbling pound steadied by Bank of England intervention. Export firms face short shipments while foreign ships load freely. Home policy doubts linger as workers push for wage and price controls. seamen seek a 17 percent wage boost from about $166 monthly.
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Bank of England
Seamen’s Union
Nationwide student protests against draft policies rise
About 250000 protest aims to disrupt tests as 350 Stanford students rally in front of President Sterling. Brooklyn College hosts a 24 hour sit in opposing draft tests. In Madison Wisconsin five day protests urge faculty to curb class ranks for draft boards. In Long Beach 25 demonstrators collide with auto workers as Johnson addresses the UAW by phone. Lt Gen Hershey says few college students will be drafted unless quotas exceed 30000. nonstudents fill remaining needs.
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Stanford
JE. Wallace Sterling
Brooklyn College
New York
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Long Beach
Calif
Johnson
United Auto Workers Convention
Washington
Husky Auto Workers
UAW
Selective Service System
Lewis Hershey
Dallas
Tex
Five More Pennsylvanians Killed in Vietnam
The Defense Department reports additional casualties from Pennsylvania in Vietnam. Identified are Army 2nd Lt. Joseph Pellegrino of Philadelphia, Sgt. Picarip R. Mays, Pfc. John R. Booth of Bainbridge, Pfc. Lawrence L. Ringgold Jr. of Coatesville, and Pfc. Dale E. Unbenhauer of Pine Grove.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Viet Nam
Defense Department
Army
Joseph D. Pellegrino
Domenic Pellegrino
Philadelphia
Picarip R. Mays
Walter T. Mays
Pittsburgh
John R. Booth
Erwin W. Lighty
Bainbridge
Lawrence L. Ringgold Jr
Lawrence L. Ringgold
Coatesville
Dale E. Unbenhauer
Dale L. Unbenhauer
Pine Grove
Stock rally follows oversold rebound on improving outlook
Brokers called Wednesday’s rally a technical rebound from an oversold condition. Reports of booming home appliance sales and color TV demand supported gains, despite Ford auto sales showing a May dip. GM optimism and a higher living cost also helped lift prices.
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Ford Motor Co
General Motors
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Titusville Lions Club
Titusville High School
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Arthur Cochran
North Center Street
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M. 5. Cobbet
New York State
Carroll
N. Y
Busti
Erie County
Craig B. Kenniston
Linda L. Minnick
R. D
Spartansburg
E.F.M
Crystal Coal Co
Maple Ave
Tacksaan
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American Red Cross
Sea’s Drugs
Penn
Asa
Shulton
McCray ‘Aluminum Products
West
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