Estate transfers and local incidents across Jamestown
John H. Chase 81 and others are referenced in estate transfers, with property movements noted in Erie County. James Duff approves a 40,000 grant for Drake Well Memorial Park and a 1.5 million gasoline tax refund for farmers. A fire at Jamestown Finishing Products injured two workers, while a burglary scare at 10 West Pleasant Street yielded no intruder. Weather outlook covers late May into early June with alternating warmth and showers.
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James H. Duff
State
Histrical and Museum Commission
Drake Well Memorial
Titusville
State Aims to Intensify TB Fight in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania boosts its tuberculosis program with higher funding and improved detection and treatment methods. The 1949-51 state budget totals 10.65 million dollars for sanatoria, crippled children’s hospital, and TB control, up 21 percent from 1947-42, with plans to expand rehabilitation and local society aid. Stranahan Out in British Amateur Golf Championship. Stranahan of Toledo fell to Sam McCready of London 4 and 3, after trailing at the turn in Portmarnock Ireland.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Society
Bureau of TB Control
State Health Department
Stayer
Local altar boys attend Erie event 70 local altar boys
A group of 70 altar boys from Thames parish joined 41,700 diocesan youths as guests of Bishop John Mark Gannon at an ordination service in Erie. Rev. Francia Graves accompanied them. Corry’s Robert Miller took second in swimming. Anthony Amoroso won first in basketball shot.
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Thames
Erie
John Mark Gannon
Francia Graves
Cathedral
Charles Dominessy
Toca
Cathedral Center
Corry
Robert Miller
Anthony Amoroso
Wilfred Sykes to Be Launched as Lakes Largest Ore Carrier
The Wilfred Sykes, the largest and fastest ore carrier on the Great Lakes, will be launched June 28 at Lorain Ohio by the American Ship Building Company. Mrs. Wilfred Sykes will christen the ship, named in honor of Inland's former president, and delivery is planned for the 1950 navigation season. The carrier measures 678 feet overall and is described as the longest ship under construction in the United States.
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Wilfred Sykes
Lorala
American Shin Building Company
Inland
Lorain
Great Lakes
United States
Tuland
Veto of Super-Seniority Bill Shocks State Officials
Governor James H. Duff vetoed two veteran favoring bills in Harrisburg. One would award disabled veterans and their wives 15 extra Civil Service points and grant war service experience ratings regardless of prior employment. A second measure would require officials to give fast preference to disabled veterans for public jobs and shield them from layoffs during cuts.
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Harrisburg
James H. Duff
Fresh dressed spring Jers Wayne Jaggs address listed
Wayne Jaggs of 130 Sec land avenue listed with phone 3-S762 and 2427. Edward King, 17, son of Mr and Mrs Franely King of Oil City, hospitalized in Greenville Hospital for injuries from a Route 358 automobile crash two miles east of Greenville yesterday. Memorial Day service set for St Pauls Lutheran May 29 at 11 am, veterans to meet at V F W Home at 10:30.
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Wayne Jaggs
Secland Avenue
Dial
Edward King
Franely
King
Oil City
Greenville
Burgnon’s
Washington Street
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
DuBois State Rep Krise Dies in Mount Alto Sanatorium
DuBois State Rep C G Krise died today in Mount Alto sanatorium after a seven month illness. Krise, 87, had served six terms as State assemblyman for Clearfield county's second district. He owned DuBois Business College and was a longtime local figure.
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DuBois
C. G. Krise
Mt. Alto
Severn
Krise
Pheumonia
Clearfield County
DuBois Business College
Wilcox’s
Burglars Break Into Four Garages In Titusville Neighborhood
In a city neighborhood early yesterday burglars ransacked cars and stole tools and other items from four garages. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about security in Titusville.
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Titusville
Corry
Burglar Steals From Home During Late Night Party
A bold burglar watched from outside as guests of Mrs. Harry T. Francis entered the dining room for refreshments. Between 1 and 2 a.m. yesterday he forced entry through double French doors and stole $5 and several handbags, causing a significant loss at 250 Delaware.
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Harry ‘T
Francis
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John H. Chase
Hany M
Sherman
Jamestux
Kenneth W. Morristown General Hospital
Selota Lumber Co
Wayne
Erie Bounty Court House
Paul Allen
Youngsville
Nias
Revere
Pennsylvania Avenue
William H. Walter
Thomas Handron
Kane
Hamot
Erie Nonere
Clayton Fortune
West Pleasant Street
Commission
R. Owen
North Center Street
Monay
Jamestown Fre
Jamestown Finishing Products Corp
Dui
No-Bar Riding Club
Columbus Volunteer Fire Department
Cox Iumbus
East Main Bt
Desmond
Church St
Corry, Pa
Washington
Franklin
Herbert
Baker
Paul F. Bedford
Thomas Motors
Arthur Logan
Erie School Guard
Carl A. Sapper
Mendville
Household Finance Corporation
Tate
Auer Agency
General Insurance
Paul Pizor
Center St
Wilcox's
Titwsvilles
Lanston‘s
Dovercrest
Morton’s Children’s Shop
Liquor Contral Board
Dewey M
Burton L. Smith
Wilcox
Elk County
Harold B. Waller
National Hotel
Minnesota
Lanston’s
Al’s
Clothes
Kloth—Lyk
French's Mustard
Hormel
Rockford
OFC
LK. CO
California
Florida
Page & Nichols
West Main Street
Main Street
Oldsmobile
Lris
Ray Ting
Heiman‘s Jewelers
Fisher
Amenca
Wiggers Garage
General Motors
Enda Sopho
The
Clinne
Cor
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