Aftermath Shine Saves Drowning Boy in Pine Box
In 1943 at East Witasville a rescue by Martha Pierson and Louie Murphy saved a boy from drowning after onlookers failed to act. The incident, witnessed near the bank, led to relief as bystanders aided the boy while authorities assess the scene. Hospitalized: Harold Hasbrouck and Miss Halen Mortell, both listed in Corry hospital with improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Witasville
Martha Pierson
Louie Murphy
Kekesu
Pyy
Hubert Weldin
Australia
Palietts Rcharged
Uy Hospital
Harold Hasbrouck
Ti Fille
Anne Wileas
Halen Mortell
West Pleas Suip Street
Corry Hospital
August dog cull and local news across Pennsylvania
Stray dogs were killed by local police in August across Pennsylvania as reported by the state Department of Agriculture. The Bureau of Animal Industry noted numerous dogs culled on farms, while Kane and McKean County units prepared for September inductions into the Army. Updates cover local arrests, a hospital rummage sale, school bonds, and regional notices from Erie to Oil City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Motors
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Animal Industry
State Department of Agriculture
WS. Army
Oil City
George Persing
Reno
Charles Persing
Sicily
Persing
Sicky
North Africa
Leonard Stewart
Chk Summit
County Inn
Quarter Sessions Court
Hestiig
Wilkun Peters
Paul's
Wasworth
Jamestown
High T Cullis
Richard Theodore Ely
Mown — Economist
America
Connecticut
Bly
Ripley
New
Lloyd Porter
Ely
Sindni
Lyceum
Gibouleau
Rexall
Evie
Elmer
Counity
Thomas Ma 'Tor Co
May Lou Greer Chyison
Lycarn
Lyle Davison
Cambridge Springs
Simday
Heneral
Thas Viage
Erle
Davison
New York Central
Leen
Shy
Shambaugh’s
Dikhit
Chautauqua
Chamber of Commerce
War Production Board
Ye Jorden
Alexandria
London
Ameri Ree Cross
Rail X. Mescham
Erie and
Warren
Harrisburg
Public Walley Commission Today
Pennsylvania Railload
Tryonville
Cray
Tord County
Fhe Hospital
Grand ‘Theater
Washington
Na- Hong Housing Agency
Sharon-Farrell
Howard Murey
Pittsuuruh
Pennsylvania Ta
Relgh Mer Ker
Bern Nated
Presbyterian Buyel'y Board of National Missions
Washington, D.C
First Presbyterian Chine
Biest ¢. Mayup
Rouseville
Magee
Faber
OS City
Hunting licenses and grain price report from 1940s era store ad
The notice mentions hunting licenses at Roots Sport Shop and price indices for grain rising from 204 to 207 points between August 15 and September 15. It cites the Department of Agriculture and the crop survey, noting changes in grain prices other than wheat. Western Auto Bulk Oil advertised by Penn Western Auto Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Department of Agriculture
Japs Move Four Divisions Into China From Manchuria
CHUNGKING Oct 6 Chinese officials said Japan was shifting four divisions from Manchuria into China proper as the Hangchow Nanking offensive appears aimed at protecting Japan mainfadt from air attacks. A press official declined to discuss any possible role for British troops.
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Chungking
China
Manchuria
Hangchow
Nanking
Manchin
Robert H Harroun claimed by death
Robert H Harroun died suddenly at his East South street home. Funeral services will be held at Bethel Tabernacle Friday at 2 pm, with burial at Pine Grove cemetery. Survived by wife Minnie M Lane, daughter Mrs Fred Young, three grandchildren, brother Roy Harroum, and other relatives. Burial follows viewing through Friday at one, then procession to Bethel Tabernacle.
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Meadville
Franklin
Erie
Derry
Minnie M. Lane
Tri Indicator
Fred Young
Tires
Pail Auer
Muriel Young
Richard Young
Roy FR
Harroum
Meadvilles
Bethel Tabernacle
Stop That Infection Before It Starts
Advice on treating minor wounds with San-Cura Soap and Ointment to prevent infection. Promotes antiseptic benefits for minor sores burns and itching. Items priced at 35 cents and 60 cents at druggists with San-Cura Soap.
Cranberry Flier Killed In California Air Crash
Spt Paul Sutley of Cranberry, a U.S. Army Air Force bomber gunner, was killed in a California airplane accident while being transferred between bases. Ward, reporting to his parents, said Sutley had served at a Western Army air base. He was stationed in uniform when the crash occurred.
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Cranberry
Paul Sutley
U.s.army Air Force
California
Ward
War Department
Une
Fred Sutley
Crimberry
Phillipsburg Lad Pleads Guilty To Arson Case
Phillipburg youth Hing Schindler eighteen of Milesburg admitted guilt before Justice Harold Cowher in Centre County on a string of arson acts. State marshals traced the blaze to the Walleo home in Milesburg with kerosene marks, and Schindler confessed to setting the main fire and torching a nearby outbuilding during a Milesburg carnival incident two weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillipsburg
Hing Schindler
Milesburg
Centre County
Harold Cowher
Hrvitsburg
Times Walleo
Mitesburg
T Ho
Schindler
Mt Tie
U S Advance Forces Crossing of Volturno
Allied forces sweep from northern Italy toward Volturno as German responses tighten. Field Marshal Erwin Rowaibel imposes death penalties for saboteurs and attacks on German troops or installations. Over 1000 troops establish near Lake Como as clashes with German communications continue. British-led bombings hit Rhodes Crete and other Italian targets while Allied air and ground pressure push toward Sardinia and Corsica, with raids on roads, bridges and rail yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taly Lasitiike
Geyaw Communications
Ergin
Rowaibel
Ceres
Tiet
Amet
Venta Thy
Imi
Lecco
Lake Como
Bereamo
Turkey
Dodecanese
Rhodes
Avger
Crete
Italy
Sardiiia
Gorsica
Grosseto
Rote
Nat Napoleonic
Biba
Fotinia
Tsernin
Mignune
Services Thursday for Mrs Ada Beckerink
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at Spitzer Memorial home in Clayney for Mrs Ada Beckerink who died yesterday in Corry. Rev Gerrit Timer of Abbey Reformed will officiate. Survived by husband Frank Beckerink and four children including Miss Minute Patchus and Miss Stelle Batchon, plus Charles Parelen, Norris Reed, and several nieces and nephews. Burial at Hollaweme Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fimeon
Tava
Miss Minute Patchus
Stoneboro Youth Fatally Injured In Auto Crash
Franklin Pa October 6 Johny Davie MeKutley 36 of Stoneboro was fatally injured when his automobile collided with another vehicle. He died early today at Franklin Hospital. Vehicle was operated by a late shift worker from Ve doy Manufacturing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Johny Davie MeKutley
Rowe
Stonebors
Wien
Moloreyern
Chiff Trockers
Ve Doy Manufacturing Company
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Corry, PA
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Cheny Steel
Michel R. Groh
Dum
Miles B. Hits
Nic
Neb
Ineinde
Journal
Plonger
Elem
Kataragoh
Sud
Healy
Wetmore
Deewiaed
Wrrren
Wetito
Fan Ho Paw
Biore
Bing
Ernie Brockman
East Main St
John M. Bier- Schmidt
St May's College
North East
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
Manhattan
Satu Fey
New York City
Redemptionist
Bierschmidt
St. Mary's College
Fai
Robert E. Lewis
Potters County
McKean County
Gavin McCoy
Port Allegany
Albert Johnson
Smethport
Lewis
Robert H. Harroun
Phillipsburg Lad
U.S
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Prestone
Thomas Motor Co
Coats
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Ada Beckerink
Stoneboro
Associated Press
East Main Street
Pillsbury's Best
Shefford
Pillsbury’s
ACME
Ige
Fc No
June Lang
Asaya
Karl
Tare
Aga
Petory
Het Ene the Wier
Urd
Corr
Pablian ‘Weat
Arthur
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Michigan
Martzaxe Shamber Weightin News Pub
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