Bridge resurfacing planned over Brokenshaw Creek
Erie district reports Monday start on resurfacing the Brokenshaw Creek bridge at Tryin with traffic maintained but three days of interruptions. Police investigate Plymouth coupe theft from West Main Street. car found with plates 3612 after motor was left running.
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Brokenshaw
Tryin
William Bloss
Second Avenue
Boston
West Main Street
Boss
Murties
Erie workers seek wage increases totaling 200000
Frantic city budget discussions consider a demand from thePolice and Firemen unions for a 20 percent wage increase effective January 1 1942. Edward Allen and union leaders urged raises affecting more than 300 employees across police and fire departments to lift pay toward 12 000 a year. The request would add about 40000 to 840 000 in 1942 under current plans.
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SRIE
Valrus
Hudaet
Petiifors
Edward Allen
Dis Charman
Jor
Hefury Coui
Sharles
Bsinese
Streets
H. d. Klebes
Aosient Linder
Paris
Gale Boss
Book Week in State Called Ambitious Education Crusade
Governor James proclaims Book Week observance on November 28, highlighting books as a universal education medium and urging boys and girls to develop love and mastery of reading. He cites Pennsylvania’s commitment to education and public libraries as proof of democratic defense, while stressing lifelong learning and readiness for world turmoil. The talk also notes a correct walking method alongside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Abrahins
Pennsylvania
Strike trend in state shows decline in labor disputes
Associated Press reports a drop in labor controversies across Pennsylvania during the past summer, with 915 incidents in seven months and 83,000 workers affected. Secretary Lewis Mines notes ongoing efforts but acknowledges reduced activity and lingering disputes amid broader economic tensions and industry pushback.
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Associated Press
Harribborg
Hinessudh
Admit 37 Planes Sacrificed In Record Assault
British air command reports a large raid on Berlin and surrounding targets using Stirling Halifax Wellington and other aircraft. Weather and heavy anti air defenses limited details but missions over Cologne and the Rhine region yielded reported successes with minimal losses.
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Britain
Berlin
Cologne
Germany
Bo Gh
Stirling
Halifax
Wellington
Whiteley
Manchesters
Hamdens
Boulogne
Ostend
Beltain
Russia
Arens
Scotland
McGinnies 80, Long Record in New Jersey Assembly
Joseph A. McGinnies, born 1861 in Ireland, a longtime public servant in New Jersey, served 20 years in the Assembly with the last decade as speaker after starting as a Democrat before shifting to the Republicans. He later held 32 years as town supervisor, remains in good health at 80.
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Assembly
Ripley
Joseph A. McGinnies
Challengia County
McGinmies
Taw
Ant
Retail sales surge in Pennsylvania statewide
Retail sales climbed 19 percent above the same period in 1940, according to the Pennsylvania department of commerce. The largest gain came from sling Soret, with credits shares, men’s apparel stores, and women’s apparel retailers following in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Peaneyhyania Spreanille Establistisments der Vie
Farm Calendar notes from extension service in Pennsylvania
Extension specialists from Pennsylvania State College offer guidance on crops and farm practices. Topics include vegetable nesting, regimens for soil erosion prevention, whitewash barn maintenance, turkey marketing care, and cleanup of flower gardens to curb disease.
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Gielen Corer Crom
Pennsylvania State College
Gregest Holliry
Pennsylvania
State College
Mrs Glenn Wood to be removed to home from hospital
Mrs Glenn N Wood of Second Avenue will leave Tmnak Hospital at Erie where she has been confined to an iron lung. She has used a portable respirator for weeks and will be transported home Sunday in Bracken Keating Company ambulance.
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Glenn Wood
Glenn N. Wood
Second’ Avenue
Tmnok Hospital
Erie
Markets Report From Buffalo and Pittsburgh Trading Floors
Commodity and livestock prices show declines and firmness across regions. Buffalo markets record lower weights and dull closings while Pittsburgh fruit and produce notes list specific apple varieties and carloads with mixed pricing. Strong industrials lead gains in New York lists, including Woolworth, General Electric, and United States Steel among heavy movers.
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Buffalo Livestock
Hoys
Agamos
Geerry
Tbs
Pittsburgh Pronion
Ahont Bloudy
Bie
Tnskele
Fragmentary sports note from Marys game report
An incomplete OCR item references a Marys game with mentions of a league, players, and a win by a high school team. The readable text is unclear but suggests a sports brief about a team victory and season context.
Fragmented local notice hints at car sale
Readable fragments indicate a public car sale notice. Partial names and official action are visible, but complete details and dates are missing. The text suggests a local authority issuing a sale or auction instruction with expected location and time withheld in the OCR.
Fragmentary OCR Tale of Names and Phrases
A garbled OCR snippet lists scattered fragments involving names and items such as Weber, Bath, Bill, Pamela, Army, and Jeroy with unclear connections. The text offers no coherent event or context, rendering a concise summary speculative and limited to these readable fragments.
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Weber
Fragmented Local Item Yields Sparse Readable Facts
A damaged OCR fragment mentions oil and Papal related terms with unclear context. The readable bits are insufficient to determine an exact event, date, or participants. No identifiable organizations or persons can be confirmed from the fragment.
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John Bolfrats
Union City
Helen, Bosdoeh
Blisworth
Shei Carlisuppler
Erie Pours
L. G. Sigaioo
Philadelphia
Cai Gustafson
Raymond Manufacturing Company
Inquisitors Club
Raymond Company
Sigafoo
Pennsylvania Credit Union League
Mr. Gustafson
Shore
National Grape Corporation
Findley Lake
George Livyn
Jason Lewis
Justic of the Peace
Mr. Lloyd
Ostar Elia~ Sor
Ray Jones
pubHear
W. B. Milligan
L. L. Swarts
Minnie Cogle
Bertha Hull
North East Sun
Service
John D. Flanigan Tolltly
William, Bettis
East Smith Street
Hey Home
Hover Delft
Cutting
Corp
Oscar Laz
Driscall
Westfelt
Alexander Ki
Edward Prel
Ter
Enit
Clyster
Erie City
Council
Waseyberl
Oeluubi Iist
Dex Muni
Wierchand
PTO Clemiat
McGinnies
Dem
Calander
Schoo of Agrinlithune
Sterling
Erte
Jed
South
Main Oh
St. Cork
Phyllis Craker
Auto Body Repair Collision Service
ERS
Auto Body Nostral
Anterd
A. J. Aikens
A. Johnston
Spartansburg
Emblem OW Co
N. Center
Aller Agency
Halp
Mott Street
Stig
Selo
Tayliite Superior Cleaning Co
Washington St
Oarge Basheiler
Fit Ave
Studio Gouthes
Lond's
Garland
Maple Ave
Lipsedl Wreckine , & Balvage Orp
AL Wick
U. S
Corry
Tll
Alii
Bng
Pairview Street
Washington
de Keystone
Chas Ioyach
Wandlé
MSU
Begree
Robert HL Hamilton
Newark
Alvin G
Benhink
Clymer
McCauley
Center Street
New Defense Housing Project
GH. Kinney
R. D
Jersey
Uae
A.ghuvna
Ivan Hatch
R D
B.J. Crowell
Earl J. Messanger
Columbus
Dial
J. Rowe
Flovist
E. Wayne
Spencer's Gash Mills
Goal
Brigham Hardware Co
Doane's Howe
Main St
Bissell Lumber Supply
Braley's Antiques
Center St
Reni
Spring Street
Sta
Ren
Wright St
W. Pleasant St
Columba
Hing
Smibn-Cale Bo
Tne
Ashville
McRoss
Henry Dh Wilbur
Gurry
Ene County
Hamud
Willy
Erie County
Platins of
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Cameron, Hlaytory
Bette
Willogey
Cony
Arte County
Penngy
Unis
Whithlesey
Byseytar
Cory
Roger M. Brown
Sationel Bank
Columbus Township
G. Warner
Anse
Girestone
Uwitel
Sos
Linton
Maeguras
Cvpninaes
Ak Geld
Center Sales CO
Loblaw Suner Market
N. Center St
Corry, Fa
MR. Merchant
Louis D. Brandeis
Commany
San Juan
Goldsmithing
Tuo
Lawrence Steinhardt
True
Dodds
New York
Phogka
Brudebaker ii
Pace US Steel
Westinghouse
Woolworth
NYG
Avrm Supply
Arkansas
Gay A. Gites
Pittsburg
Marys
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