Community Briefs Mirror Busy Local Week
A patchwork of notes reports power output rising 13.3 percent for Associated Gas & Electric, several injuries from glazed walls avoided, and upcoming events. Fire Chief Andrew Egan canvasses for the Stanford Hose Company ball on November 25 at the Elks' auditorium. Erie County Historical Society rapid planning for November 20 at 409-18 State Street. Westminster College pledges announced by sororities. City considers corner safety at Union and Church after accidents. Oil production up 69 419 barrels week ended November 14. Pennsylvania motorists apply for 1937 map plates. 87 working days to issue 1.4 million sets. District nurses gather November 21 in Sharon. Mrs Harley Jones improving after car crash near Nash Hill. City tax collection measures discussed. 1983 unpaid taxes being compiled. Fay Webb reported seriously ill after operation in Santa Monica. State finance officers meet at State College. several county officials to speak. Show thaw ends Sunday’s storm dangers. P T A serves sauerkraut supper at St Donard’s. Warren storage space planned to support Highway Department arterial openings. Ladies Auxiliary of VFW to install officers Wednesday night.
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United States
Oil City
Pennsylvania
State Bureau of Motor Vehicles
State College
Thomas Mehaffey
Hile
Helen Schluraff
Erie County
State Association of County Commissioners
Wastn Apell
Will of Strong estate valued over two hundred thousand dollars
Thora Scott Ronalds named chief beneficiary in the will of late Shares H. Strong, a multi millionaire industrialist. The estate includes real estate and substantial personal property with executors as his daughter, granddaughter, and Girard Trust Co. of Philadelphia. Provisions include trusts for his daughter and requests to hold Erie County Electric Co. shares for ten years and specific gifts to Grace M. Morton and others. Yale University Hamot hospital and the Cathedral of St Paul are among bequests.
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Erin
Thora Scott Ronalds
Shares H. Strong
B. Swartz
Register of Wills
Strong
Grace M. Morton
Daugher
Thora Scott Strong
Girard Trust Co
Philadelphia
Erie County Electric Co
Yale University
Hamot Hospital
Cathedral of St. Paul
Ibene
Starch Diet Study Finds Root Starches Healthier
Dietitians in Honolulu report experimental results from American school children showing root starches outperform grain starches in a tropical climate. The finding highlights potential dietary shifts for health in hot regions.
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Honolulu
America
Auto Show Opens as Erie Dealers Showcase New Models
A large crowd attended the opening night of the 1937 automobile show at Rainbow Gardens in Walda meet. Erie dealers will display latest creations by major manufacturers throughout the week, with limited space preventing a full exhibition but offering the majority of new models for public viewing. The Erie Automobile Association will provide entertainment in addition to the exhibits.
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Brie
Beautiful Rainbow Gardens
Waldameet
America
Erie
Rainbow Gardena
Erie Automobile
Erie Automotive Association
Former Corry Boy Married Former Corry Boy
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Helena Myers and Robert Sweet of Akron formerly of Corry. The ceremony occurred Saturday at St Pauls Episcopal Church Akron with 100 guests. The couple attended by Thelma Williams and Carlton Pitt. Sweet employed by Goodyear Tire.
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Helena Myers
Robert Sweet
Akron
Corry
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Walter T. Tunks
Thelma Williams
Carlton Pitt
Future of PS C Hinges on Probe
Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania Public Service Commission fate rests on Gov. Earle's inquiry into its practices. If delinquency in protecting consumers is found, a 1937 legislature may create a fair rate board to replace the commission. The commission, with six Republicans and one Democrat on $10 000 yearly terms, faces post election unease as Barle gains control.
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Commission
Fair Rate Board
United Press
Harrisburg
Future of Pennsylvania
Public Service Commission
George H. Earle
Earle
Assembly
Budget prep underway as city eyes 1997 appropriation
Mayor Glen Miller urges conservatism as department heads prepare estimated needs for the coming year. An informal meeting will draft the 1997 budget, with Cornell to draft the appropriation ordinance for December. A twenty day public inspection period precedes a special adoption meeting later in the month.
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Svas
Glen Miller
Cornell
Bustle and Hoop Factory Opens in Oregon City
A bustle and hoop factory was established in Oregon City during territorial days celebrations to provide garments for women attending the event.
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Oregon City
Ore
Two Jamestown Men Sentenced in Grand Larceny Case
George Doolittle former Jamestown city treasurer and Edward Green former district attorney were each sentenced to not less than 24% years and not more than six years in Attica prison after pleading guilty to grand larceny in Supreme Court. Green pleaded guilty to nine indictments with nine sentences. one for 4500 dollars from Levantin Abbott estate on September 4. Green’s other eight indictments received suspended sentences. Doolittle was sentenced on a first degree larceny charge for taking 526.81 from Jamestown city funds on August 21, 1935. three other indictments were suspended. Both men will be moved to Attica early next week.
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Manville
George
Doolittle
Jamestown
Edward J. Green
Attica
Supreme Court
Harry D. Montgomery
Green
Levantin C. Abbott
Woolleie
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Stanford Hose Company
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Erie County Historical Society
State Street
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Ernestine Lynn
Union
Church
Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
Bubl
Sharon
Harley Jones
R. D
Unioh City
Hemlock School
Nash Hill
Jones
Davis
Hamet Hospital
Ity
Kincaid
Hollywood Dispatches Today
Fay Webb
Rudy Vallee
Santa Monica Hospital
P T. A
St. Donard's School
Warren County Plan
State Highway Department
Corryth
Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
V. F. W. Home
Carrie Houghton
Betty
Regina
Mr Sweet
Ps.c
Barle
Ford
England
France
Dearborn
Ford Finance
Burt
Ford Features
Ford Motor Company
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