Land sale near Hotel Clarendon sparks local interest
Twenty years ago resident Elmer T. Kincald sold a large tract near the Hotel Clarendon in Seabreeze Florida for 225000. The plan called for business blocks, amid a broader local push as charity campaigners faced action in Pittsburgh. Local casino-like activity drew police action and a 850 per conl betting note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer T. Kincald
Clarendon
Seabreese
Plarida
Hes Just
Pittsburgh
Opus
Thalf
Workers from Newfoundland and Mexico in Erie rail and dairy camps
May 24 report on the imported labor program notes a Falconer Junction camp housing 35 Mexicans laying heavier Erie Railroad rails. It says five Newfoundland men will be placed on dairy farms next week to help with manpower shortages and gain dairy experience, amid 140 Jamaicans at Hrant Camp and a planned 400 more workers next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Falconer Junction
Erie Railroad
Hrant
Silver Creek
Snc
Erie
United States
Newfoundland
Appleyard
Milkweed floss drive urged for wartime school program
Harrisburg May 14 The safety of thousands of American sailors and soldiers hinges on milkweed floss for life jackets and aviator suits Dr Francis B Haas Pennsylvania superintendent of Public Instruction told school officials today He urged all Pennsylvania schools to collect milkweed floss beginning this coming summer to reach a target of one million pounds for government wartime use Commercial cultivation is impractical so schools must lead in gathering efforts A pamphlet on the project is being prepared by the Department of Agriculture with the U S Office of Education and the War Production Board for distribution to officials and rural boards in states where milkweed grows
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Francis B. Haas
Paniaylyanki
Haas
Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
U. S. Office of Education
T the Way Production Board
Office of Education
Ell
Body Found Near Truck in Meadville Area
May 24 Meadville authorities report the body of 27 year old C Bernard Fletcher of Route 3 Saegertown was found at 6 10 am beside a highway three miles north of Saegertown. Deputy Coroner Samuel Gotlieb ruled accidental death after a truck crash likely caused by loss of control and foggy conditions. Fletcher leaves a wife three children and his parents and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
C. Bernard Fletcher
Saegertown
Saggertown
Kenneth Mook
Mendville
Samuel Gotlieb
Fletchex
H. B. Patterson Coal and Lumber Co
Sasgertown
Patterson
Gotlieb
Pletcher
Walter Record
Golieb
Fletcher
James Pletcher
Jamestown Draft Slows as Induction Calls Continue
Jamestown officials report a slowing draft as induction calls stay low. Board 652 chair William Hite says pre-induction calls will continue to maintain a pool of men eligible for service, with small end numbers expected. May 3 to May 5 saw a few men sent to active duty by Boards 653 and B52, while overall intake remains dispersed to other cities.
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Jamestown
Leb
James
Town
Board 653
Damestown
William 8. Hite
Erie Council OKays Pensions
May 24 Erie council with Gliy Cosrell in vote approves the 1927 pension plan for municipal and water bureau employees. Pensions start May 1 with July 20 and 25 first paydays. Retire at 40 after 20 years earned. optional 60 for full pension. Five officers to manage fund include mayor, finance director, city controller. fund to be funded by pension contributions. Brazil vow deposit note appears in text.
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Erie
Gliy Cosrell Yeaterday
Municipal and Water Bureau
Phos
Thast
Ueir
Council
Anance al Rector
Municipal
Water Bureau
One Law for All Needed in Railway Rate Reform
Federal law allows vast government traffic to ride at half the rates paid by ordinary shippers. A proposed bill by Rep. Boren would repeal land grant reductions in transportation charges, ending discrimination and confusion. Endorsements come from shippers, carriers, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and defense transportation agencies. Eastman of the Office of Defense Transportation argues the land grant cuts burden citizens and rob railroads of fair earnings.
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Ar Wajuak
H.R. Dle
Representative Boren
Oklahomia
Uese
Tnterstate Commerce Commission
Ofice of Defense Transportation
Baresul of Investigation and Research
National Association of Railroad and Utility Sag Ts
Joseph B. Eastman
Office of Defense Transportation
Proposal to hand $20 billion in war industries to veterans
A heated debate centers on Secretary’s plan to create a government controlled holding company to transfer wartime industries to retiring soldiers. Critics warn of a Homestead Act style redistribution and fear loss of private ownership as veterans would receive stock and long term conversion investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Péerhens
Xperiment
Enparang
Larynx Debate Steps Away From Speech Central View
The Medical Society notes two Pennsylvanian scholars contest the larynx as the organ of speech. They argue meaningful words come from the mouth and vocal tract not the larynx. Even after laryngectomy a useful voice may be developed as air vibration in the throat forms sounds with lips teeth and tongue.
Odd Quiz Questions From a 1940s Classified Page
A set of seven trivia prompts appears, asking about Sweden's wartime bearings policy, UN membership truth, Torquato Tasso identity, who was called The Happy Warrior, Tuberculosis in Berlin, a Wisconsin senator turned court judge, Muscovy's ancient name, Dutch islands, minerals and fabric printing methods, and Washington's birth date under Old Style.
Lock Haven Student Flier Ends Own Life
Raymond Bohdan a Chicago born draftsman for Piper Aircraft in Lock Haven shot himself in his room, dying after being found by Mrs Kopetan. Bohdan had come here 15 months ago as a Wings of Youth winner and was learning to fly. Police said he left two notes explaining his death but contents were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lock Haven
Raymond Bohdan
Chicago
Piper Aircraft. Corporation
Thomas Kopetan
Kopetan
W. J Shoemaker
Clinton County
Bohdan
Citation for Lt Col Kane Honored for Action
Lt Col Elisha Kane and others in the 245th Field Artillery battalion earned a presidential citation for outstanding action at Tulag Gavote Tananbogo Florida and Guadalcanal and the British Solomon Islands. Kane returned from malaria treatment, was released from Winter General Hospital and has rejoined his unit at Camp Phillips. His wife Mrs Kane and children Blanche and Thomas planned to join him in Abilene Kansas for the summer.
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Kane
Elisha K. Kane
245Th Pier ‘Artillery
Tulag
Gavote
Tananbogo
Florida
Guadalcanal
British Solomon Islands
Topeka
Kansas
Camp Phillips
Blanche
Thomas
Abilene
Gol. Kane
South Pacific
Ava
Citizens Bank completes stock reorganization plan
Citizens Bank reports hired capital stock conversion raising common shares to 1500 with no remaining preferred. Cash sale of 100 shares brings total capital to 160000 with $15000 added to surplus. Three hundred new common shares were oversubscribed by about 60 shares. Plan completed with Comptroller of Currency approval, to be finalized at Monday stockholders meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Citizens Bank
Comptroller of Currency
Buddy Poppy Day Aids Veterans and Families
The VFW and Welfare Committee continue Buddy Poppy sales to aid distressed veterans and their families. Proceeds support veterans administration liaison work, the National Home for orphans of war veterans in Eaton Rapids Michigan, and services for widows and orphans of veterans or service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Administration
Washington, D.C
V. F. W. National Home For Orphans of War Veterans
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Apply Fertilizer Regularly for Better Plant Growth
Regular applications or complete plant food supply all essential elements to enhance yield and quality. Use pints of fertilizer as available to ensure consistent nourishment and robust growth of plants.
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F.P. England
Erie Railroid
Corry Juneard
Corry High
Erie Central
Richard Patton
Gould Street
Florence Blaine
T. Stanley Wedinels
Arlington
Mass
Tte
Wachusett Silver Pox Company
Westmister
Prince Edward Island
Zanatin
Mexico
Chautauqua
Erie Council
Brazil
Vow
Daily Dozen
The
Medical Society of the
State of Pennsylvania
I. Q
Davison-Fogle Lumber Co
Franklin Street
Coast Guard
Topoli
Col
First Army
North Corry Emblem Oil Station
Columbus Ave
W. B. Armitage
Buddy
America
Worl
Gull
Gulf
SUNYZ
Yea PV
Gabardine
Griffon
Bernstein
North Center ST
Corry, VA
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