New Superintendent Named for Erie Division
Edwin J. Robisch, promoted from yard clerk to superintendent of the Allegany Bradford Meldville and Buffalo and Southwestern divisions with HQ in Erie. General manager F. McGranahan announced the Dec 1 succession of T. E. McGinnis to Mahoning division head in Youngstown. Robisch began at Jersey City Yards in 1928 and rose through clerical roles to senior yard and superintendency positions across multiple divisions.
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Salamanca
Edwin J. Robisch
Erie Railroad
Allegany
Erie
Jersey City
Little Ferry
N. J
Cleveland
Kent Division
Marion
Susquehanna
Port Jervis
Buffato
Chicaro
Meadville Halloween prank ends in accidental death
Victor Merchbaker of Meadville died after reportedly falling 22 feet from a bridge into French Creek during a Halloween prank by a group of youths in Fifth Ward. Crawford County coroner Dr. F H Muckinhoup ruled the death accidental after the body was found around 11:45 a.m. Officers and the victim’s father, Lawrence Merchbaker, were at the scene.
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Meadville
Ward
French Crewe
Victor Murchker
F. H. Muckinhoupt
Crawford County
John Holt
Merchbaker
Lawrence
Meadville Motor Truck Co
Erie Woman Robbed of 531 in Cash and Checks
Anna M. Hennick, operator of a Stovery Store at 703 Holland Street, was knocked down and robbed of 531 in cash and checks on October 2. Police say Joann Perrine, 65, unemployed of Erie, is charged with robbery after a two week vigil by Hennick who described the attacker as a slender, narrow-shouldered man seen near a church door.
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Erie
Joann Perrine
Anna M. Hennick
Holland Street
Miss Elizabeth McMahon Dies After Heart Attack
Elizabeth McMahon, 44, of 44s Worth Street, died yesterday at 4 15 p.m. from a heart attack while walking on West Washington Street en route home after grocery purchases. Born in Corry, she spent her life here, kept house for her family ten years, and was the last surviving member. A member of St Thomas Church and the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association, she is survived by nieces and others. A Requiem Mass will be said Friday at 9:40 a.m. at St Thomas Church, with interment in the family plot at the church cemetery. Friends may call Bracken Funeral Home.
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Worth Street
West Washington Street
Miss McMahon
Corry
St. Thomas Church
Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association
May Postpone Hunting Season We Announce
Harrisburg reports the 1958 Pennsylvania small game season opening in October may be postponed awaiting Primigivain. Drought has dried woodlands, raising fire fears. Gov John S Phag indicated he would act promptly if conditions worsen. Officials fear wildfire risk could force closure or delayed start.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvai
Fire Neule
John S. Phag
Lubime
Forests and rains stir state planning notes
Fragmentary note from the Fine permits and Waters Department discusses forecasts and state planning. Mentions rain effects on recommendations and the involvement of the State Gaming Commission and related agencies. Exact context unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Anyipo
Gime Commission
Wall
Ste
Permsts and Waters Department
Operation Crusade Opposes Sculco In Greensburg Race
In Greensburg Westmoreland County, a ministers group called Operation Crusade opposes Dist. Atty J Alexander Sculco in his bid for reelection. Sculco a Democrat faces Republican Robert H Rial a Greensburg attorney with Crusade pamphlets attacking Sculco's four year record.
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Operation Crusade
Sculco
Greensburg
Westmore and
Dist
Atty J. Alexander Seuléo
Crusade
Robert H. Rial
Ripley Boy 13 Shot Dead in Brother's Car
A 13 year old Ripley boy, Roger Olin Brett, was killed yesterday afternoon when a 410 shotgun discharged in the back seat of his brother Thomas Bretz Jr’s car. State police reported the death occurred after the boy picked up the weapon. brother saw him follow carrying the shotgun then tried to return it to the vehicle. Roger was pronounced dead at Westfield Memorial Hospital after ambulance transport from Talbot Funeral Home. The case appears linked to the accused shooter, a neighbor two doors away, named Fine.
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Ripley
Roger Olin Brett
Thomas Brete
North Rockway Road
Thomas Bretz Jr
Roger
Snolker
Thomas
Foner
Stot
Talbot Funeral Home
Westfield Memorial Hospital
Local Schedule Fragments Highlight Evening Programs
A fragmented listing shows tonight's lineup across stations with testy times and varied shows. Notable entries include Superman, Theaters, Arthur Godfrey, and Love of Life among other presumed broadcasts and comedies, hinting at a bustling evening grid.
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Tonig
Sageheush
Snosts Apotll
Superman
Onavor
Artin Molly
Thestre
Db—Bowats
Spire
Leren
Garry
Deny
Arthur Godfrey
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Erie Division
Elizabeth McMahon
Intel Press
Root
Ack
Bluey
Arklingy
Laurious
Neks
Dhumb
Jes
Ini Per- Fine
Mrs. Mae Brown Evangelist
Nazarene Essex Street
S. Center
Niederriter’s
Harold
Blackstone
Harold Brewer
Dodge
West South Street
America
Martin Motor Sales
Corry, Pa
Sevice
the National Bank of Corry
Federal Deposit Insurance Corparsum
Channel 4
Niederriter Co
Matiner Playhouse
Meet the Millers
Kate Smith
Chuldown's ‘Theatre
R.—Treasury
Ford Theatre
City Detective
Mews
Our Carder
Grice Jewelers
Washington
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