Local News Snapshots From Erie Area Headlines
A乱 scrolling jumble of items reports on community happenings. Notes include the Warren Victory Club, a hotplate donation need, reception of George C. Prue as assistant to the president, and state police handling of stolen war equipment. Local crime, quarantine enforcement, and a poultry loss incident are touched, alongside relief payments, court orders, rose fertilizer cautions, and hospital updates about P. Gretzler and Cpl. Feeney. Army WAC expansion and staffing needs follow, with regional updates on prisons, inspections, and railway travel.
Templars End Erie Meeting With Election
The two day Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Pennsylvania concluded in Erie with the public installation of officers. Levi B. Taylor of Greenville was elected Grand Junior Warden unopposed. Other officers advanced unopposed or promoted, including Arthur S. Rodunien of Pittsburgh and Edward J. Roberts of Philadelphia. About 300 delegates attended as sessions closed at 3 PM Tuesday with registrations at Hotels Lawrence and Ford.
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Erus
Levi B. Taylor
Greenville
Nights Templar
Pennsylvania
Masonic ‘Temple
Taylor
Ist
Ranik
Arthur S. Rodunien
Pittsburgh
Edward J. Roverts
Philadelphia
Charles B. Wolfentz
Allentown
George M. West
J. W. Uaird
First Fifth Army Men Reach Anzio Beachhead Contact
NEW YORK May 4 The first two Fifth Army men to shake hands at the Anzio Beachhead were Lt. Francis Buckley of Philadelphia and Capt. Ben Zimmerman of Honolulu. A broadcast said Buckley walked five miles south of the Mussolini Canal and asked where he was going. The broadcast claimed contact with the Anzio forces. A separate report said Buckley and Capt. Ben Souza of Honolulu made contact first.
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New York
Fifth Army
Jitetion
Ansio
Prencis Buckley
Philadelphia
Ben Zimmemer
Honolulu
GBS
Italy
Zimmemer
Buckley
Mussolini Canal
Anzio
Blue Network
Cepl
Ben Souza
Bombers pound Germany and West Wall in large Allied raid
Allied air actions across Berlin and surrounding targets, with about 7000 aircraft from Britain and the United States, hit Templehof and nearby rail lines while Orly Melun and other airfields suffered. The U.S. communique counted 77 German aircraft destroyed and nearly 1000 bombers with equal escort fighters involved, with some losses reported among both bombers and fighters.
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Britain
Thay
Channel Rook
Balkans
RAF
Irados
Templehof
Schlesicher
Stalin
Rad
Rechlen-Lars
Byitidn
Alr
FASTEETH improves denture hold and odor control
An old advertisement promises FASTEETH powder as an improved denture aid that keeps teeth in place, resists slipping, and reduces odor. It claims a alkaline formula with a pine-like scent and advises purchase at drug stores.
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Ar Tower Ae
Two Held For Questioning In Detroit Church Death
Detroit police held for questioning Feltce weake r, the aliver of Men fean Long, and two men, 43 and 48, after the death linked to a church secretary wife. No charges yet. Long said he drove his wife to the Twelfth Street Episcopal Church Tuesday and returned to his hotel. Her watch stopped about an hour and a half after. Simpson said his wife and two children live in Chicago. Long had been estranged but met her daily.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Eliuven
Fennwich
Alex Simpson
Saleamin For
Mont. Long
Robert le Croyle
City Girl in Land Army Leaves Home Sick
Gloria Meaton an 18 year old Manhattan girl assigned to the Chautauqua county Women's Land Army arrived at John A Martin farm in East Randolph on Friday and returned to New York Monday night overwhelmed by homesickness. She had never seen a hare or strawberry blossom and preferred the city roar to country quiet and loneliness proved too much for her despite her employers efforts.
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Jamestown
Chautauqua County
Women's Land Army
Aiistrict
Gloria Meaton
Manhattan
John A. Martin
East Randolph
New York
Martin Farm
War Price and Rationing Board Penalizes Florida Driver
HastiKOMN May 4a A heating held by the War Price and Rationing Board charged John H. Youre with using gasoline deemed necessary for Commerce Lumber Company business to travel to Florida. He admitted the charges and was ordered to surrender many coupons and face reduced renewals. The board plans further hearings as punishments continue.
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Hastikomn
John H. Youre
Florida
Comtercis
Sailor Bennett Awarded Purple Heart Posthumously
Ralph Stanley Bennett, Radioman 3/c, recipient of the Purple Heart nineteen months after dying in action on October 15, 1942, while serving in the U S Navy. The award, signed by the late Navy Secretary Frank Knox, honors his military merit and wounds that led to his death. His mother, Mrs. Vincent Bennett of Lakewood, said her son was eager to do his part.
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Navy
Ralph Stanley Bennett
U. S. Sea Arm
Frank Knox
Knox
Bennett
Vincent Bennett
Lakewood
Warren Juvenile Court Hears Two Waterford Youths Case
On May 26 in Warren County Court Judge Allison Wade presided over juvenile matters. Two Waterford youths faced charges for stealing a boat from Harry Whould of Pleasant Township and breaking into two cottages. One boy’s case was put under advisement, the other was paroled to parents on a farm. Willard James Rodgers and Sam Chioda pled to charges in a separate rifle theft case. Rodgers guilty and Chiodo not guilty, with sentencing delayed to July 26, 1944. An unrelated breakfast ad appears at the end.
Apartments and Flats Wanted and For Rent Notices
Classifieds list several rental requests and postings. Entries include unfurnished 4 or 5 room apartments in Spring Creek to contact J. E. McKay, a newly decorated unfurnished apartment for adults via 515 FOR RENT, and furnished rooms with bath at 414 South Center St after 5 pm. Also notes for a couple seeking an unfurnished apartment nearby and a house or flat by Walter H. Merriel at 3125, with various phone numbers like 96-291 and 7191 for inquiries.
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Spring Creek
J. E.mckay
South Center St
Gall
Walter H. Merriele
Markets Summary From Buffalo and New York May 25
Market notes show varying conditions across produce and livestock. Apples and potatoes in scarce supply. Katahdin stock and Bliss Triumphs listed with prices. Buffalo hogs and cattle markets steady with mixed quotes. calves and feeders reported with regional price ranges. Egg and feed markets in New York exhibit price shifts with several grade distinctions and regional quotes.
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Bittsburgh
Pittaburgh
Dhill
U. S
Maine
Buffalo Livestock
Buffalo
N.Y
Sheen
Jamis
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Tess
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Griffon
Bernstein Bros
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North Center ST
Corry, PA
Defense Root
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A. J. Alkens Motor Sales
First Avenue
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Tribune
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Army
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New Hampshire
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Bissell Lumber Supply
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Taylor Totwalker
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Guy M. Fish
Spartansburg
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West Main Street
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Unio City
Columbus Ave
A. van Kueren
R. D
Pittsfield
Sciota St
Merle Jordan
Eastchurch St
Harry W. Hagmann
East Jobh Sta Erle
Emma K. Thomas
Erie County
Register of Wills
Fred L. Barnes
Main Street
Walter L. Peake
Cory
George Dane
Oli W. Bracken
North Center Street
Otgr
George A. Still
Walter H. Scott
Att Y
Cameron Bldg
Penn's
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Atuady
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