Youth with amputated leg sues Erie for 25000
Snald Keith Miller a 16 year old student at Strong Vin E school filed suit against the City of Erie seeking 25000 in damages for injuries from an accident that cost him his right leg. His parents seek 10000 to cover hospital and medical costs as well as loss of services. The case, before Judge Jin Watts, drew many spectators during the October term. The incident occurred on October 14, 1938 when a 2800 pound pillar toppled onto him, causing severe injuries.
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Snald Keith Miller
City of Erie
Donald Keith
West 6Th Street
Paul Miller
the of Erie
Jin Watts
Ner
Strong Vin Ee School
Missionary to Speak Tonight at Central China Lecture
J. D. Smith a veteran missionary from Central China will show stereopticon slides of the pea customs and scenes of Anwhel to illustrate tonight’s message at 7 30 The annual missionary convention continues nightly at the Christian and Missionary Alliance church corner East Washington and Maple avenue A mission message by Mrs Gora Mark from Co bia and a Bible talk by Rev F J Allen complemented the program An invitation is extended to the public to attend these services.
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Gora Marsk
F. J. Allen
Jen
Tsarak
Smith
Allen
Sleep Leaves Erie Girl 6 in Brain Death State
Maxine Yarlsington a six year old Erie girl, long a victim of sleeping sickness, remains physically awake but neurologically intact with brain tissue scarred beyond recovery. Doctor H S B Emerson notes that while bodily functions persist, consciousness and mental activity are permanently impaired.
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Erie
Sate
Maxine Yarlsington
St. Vincent's Hospital
Maxine
H. SB. Emerson
Fairview
Sue
Townsend plan insura policy challenged in Monessen club talk
Charles DeVaux reports on a Townsend plan address arguing it is cheaper for insuring employed men and criticizing insuring unemployed workers. He cites calculations showing annual costs and life expectancy assumptions, comparing annuity payments and dividends to standard life insurance figures.
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Townsend Club
Monessen
Charles DeVaux
Franklin girl hit by auto injures eight year old
Beverly Rightlinger eight suffered a fractured right leg scalp laceration and other injuries when struck by a car driven by Ruth Ann Nagel Titusville after alighting from Sugarcreek school bus near Onley Grove dairy. She was taken to Franklin hospital in fair condition.
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Franklin
Beverly Rightlinger
Ruth Ann Nagel
Titusville
Sugarcreeke
Onley Grove
Franklin Hospital
Townsend Plan compared with private insurance for retirement
A writer argues that insuring employment and old age security via a Townsend National Recovery Plan could save a man from unemployment while costing about 600 dollars less. Citing a 1939 Prudential rate book the author contends private insurers have run annuity plans for seventy years and can fund retirement, suggesting the Townsend approach could work if insurers can, as they have, cover costs.
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Prudential
Carney Seeks Erie Judgeship in Nonpartisan Race
Erie attorney William A. Carney confirms he will pursue the judge of common pleas court seat in November. He says the office is nonpartisan and he accepts the Democratic nomination while maintaining Republican ties and vows a vigorous campaign to win in the fall.
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Erie
William A. Carfey
Heynduene LeReLs
Carney
Googess
Hallview resident left $2300 estate by will probate
Gunse one Weislogel died September 18 from injuries after an automobile collision. The widow Mrs. Weislogel receives the entire estate while son Leroy B Weislogel is named executor. Separate note mentions unusually early fall blooms in local pear trees and an orchard on Moffett Road.
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Gunse
An We Logel
Hallview Sresisen
Weislogel
Leroy B Weislogel
B. Wharton
Moffett Road
Salvation Army Officers Confer in Pittsburgh Session
Commissioner Alexander M. Damon of New York eastern territorial commander heads the Salvation Army officers meeting at the Temple in Pittsburgh to plan daily and winter activities. Attendees include Ayutent B. G. Jones of Corry and other officers, with notes on leadership and organizational direction.
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Alexander M. Damon
New Yorkity
Silva
Atiy
Pennsyrania
B. G. Jones
Corry
Damon
Landor
High Cauliei
George 4B. Carpenter
Bvarieline Booth
Katherine Kalvelage Campaign Costs Reported
Katherine Kalvelage reported spending 52920 on her primary campaign to Erie County Clerk Ralph Benedict while filing her expense account. Expenses include 100 to the Erie County Democratic Committee. John Schreck, an unsuccessful city council candidate, spent 3720. Theodore P. Schwartz, unsuccessful candidate for county treasurer, spent 295.
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ERM Oe
Kaviwrine Kalvelaue
Ciel
Ralph Benedict
Erie County Democate Committee
John Sehreck
Toy Ty City Counel Nomain
Finn
Theodore PF. Schwartz
Plan Hearing To Dismiss Oil City Officer
City council schedules a hearing for next Monday night at 7 30 to review charges against Gardlock an Oil City police officer. Mayor Payne filed charges alleging neglect of duties inefficiency and improper conduct. The Civil Service Board supports the hearing as proposed.
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OIL City
Mnemoe
City Council
City Civil Stryke Board
J. G. Payne
Gardlock
Enchell
Payne
City Hall
Firal Service Board
Amet
Nimdint
State Legion Leaders to Attend Past Commanders Night in Erie
Erie hosts a Past Commanders Night at Masonic Grill on Saturday with State Commander Edward P. Stirling and state auxiliary president Mrs James P Paul. Westin Vice Commander Henry D. Brown of Meadville and several auxiliary and county officials are slated to attend.
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Erie Erie
Rogers Israel
American Legion
Masonic Grill
Erie
Edward P. Stirling
James P Paul
The
Legion Auxiliary
Westin
Henry D. Brown
Meadville
Wil Mum J Stein
Western
Presi Wool
Mra Brink Dory
Detriet
J. Tewin Zee
Tryion Ausiliary
Snyita Beat
Widow Mrs Ephriam Irvine Trvine Dies in Bradford
Mrs Mary Trying Bennett mother of Mrs G E Bennett died at her Bradford home after a long illness. She aged about 90 and had resided on South Avenue Bradford for many years. She was the widow of Ephraim Irvine and leaves several daughters Flora Jennie and Mrs Gruge Gallup and a step son Joseph Irvine. Private funeral services will be held from the late home Friday afternoon.
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Mary Trying
G. E. Bennet
Fast Smith Street
Bradford
Ephriam
Irvine
South Avenue
Ford
Trvine
Berkett
Flora
Jennie Trvine
Gruge Gallup
Colegrove
Joseph Irvine
Huntington Park
Gali
Bridford
Bennett
Severs
Resignation Stay Reveals Hearing Date For Officer
The officer resigned at Mayor Payne’s request and the action was stayed. The dismissed officer attended a council meeting and another hearing was set for next Monday with official notice to be sent by registered mail.
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