Ridgway Delays School Opening Over Polio Cases
In Ridgway on September 3, the school board postponed opening due to polio fears with three infantile paralysis cases under quarantine. Names listed include Thomas Mutter, Donald Roserhaeyer, and Miss Kut Johnson. Franklin and nearby districts also adjusted schedules as health officials monitor spread.
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Ridgway
Hingwey
Edich
St Len's
Hie
Thomas Mutter
Donald Roserhaeyer
Kuti Johnson
Pranklin
Seyi
Fransklit
Novellne
Franklin
Walil
Venango County
White Hill Inmates Face Long Terms
Associated Press report from White Hill Inmate School notes major Henry C. Bill says several inmates face long terms after arraignment before Justice of the Peace William Desh. Defendants include Waverly Browder and George Claris, both 20, tied to a February incident that ended with assault on a guard using an iron bar and a stolen rifle. they were returned to the institution within a week, charged with aggravated assault and auto theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
White Ham
Henry C. Bill
Pennsylvania Industrial School
Hur
Justice of the Peace
William Desh
Carlisl
Waverly Browder
Ub Reghorougts
George Claris
Philadelphia
Park
Wiss
Ghd
Funeral Services for Miss Harry McVelia
Funeral services were held this morning at 1 o clock at St Thomas Church with Rev Francis T Graves officiating in memory of Miss Mary McVella a resident of Cony who died at her sister’s home Buriel followed at St Thomas cemetery Bearers named P J Hopstind John Ryan Frank Keefe William Lindy Lee Taylor and W A Blur Relatives and attendees included Mrs W A Kiingensmith P J Mevella and Mrs G 4 Phill of Bowling Green Mrs J C Douiwane Detroit Minh Hoh McVelia Berea and other extended family members Attending community members listed from multiple towns and counties
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Vlctoek
St. ‘Thomas
Francis T
William Lindy
Lee Taylor
W. A. Blur
W. A. Kiingensmith
P J Mevella
G. 4
Phill
Bowling Green
J. C. Douiwane
Detroit
Minh
Hoh McVelia
Berea
Whd
John Cartney
Milnes Frances
Mary Cartney
Phe Mis Ment Corrivan
Mar Earet
Hany Buiter
Ibban Shea
Titustille
Wid
Lidtty
Toslor
Doh McVella
Jane
Earne
Ws. B. Partner
Oi City
Chapman Family Reunion Held at Merle Haskell Home
A Chapman family reunion brought about thirty relatives to the Merle Haskell home on Sunday. Attendees traveled from Westfield, Magyllia, Bear Lake and Corry. Plans include gathering again at Dua Moe Bench Park after the event.
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Chapman
Nir
Merle Haskell
Rom F
Westfield
Magyllia
Dames Home
Bear Lake
Corry
Wither Wienic
Moe
Daier Tls
Interesting Meeting by Clymer Grange in Gabriels
The Clymer Grange held a Tuesday gathering at the Gabriels area with members and guests from Beleville and nearby towns attending a picnic supper at Beaver Campus. Multiple families and relatives were noted as visiting or returning home, including Neekers, Rhebergen, Wilcox, and others as they engaged in social sharing and local events during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer Grange
Gabriels
Venango County Prison Terms Reported At Local Court
Fragmented county court notes recount sentences in Venango County. Mentions Chester Latehay Scrubgrine township and Woodamatt of Pie Chavn, with terms including one year at the penitentiary and workhouse time. Names local residents and visitors associated with the proceedings and ensuing community notices.
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Pranklin
Bich Elms
Lee
McCracken Thesday
Chester Latehay _ Scrubgrine
Pendientiary
Boyds
Gill
Alegueny Cottty Workhouse
Merle
Yopine
Average Pennsylvania Income Up from Nation Average
The Department of Commerce reports Pennsylvania total income payments rose to 86 183 million in 1940 with per capita income 14 9 percent above the nation. Wage gains driven by manufacturing and mining reflect expanded defense production, while declines in railroad and factory payrolls offset some growth. The state shows payroll shifts and a higher per capita figure than the national average, as detailed in the August issue of the Survey of Current Business.
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Department of Commerce
Pennsylvania
United States
Rallvoad
Continental
United States Department
Commerci Enimies
Department
Former Ridgway Teacher Dies in Tragedy
Ridgway reports the death of Mrs. John Sartwright of London Ontario formerly Miss Elizabeth Polly of Ridgway in a fatal incident Monday. No details were released in the received message. Mrs. Cariweleht, also a former Ridgway teacher, died in 1909.
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Ridgway
John Sartwright
London
Ontario
Canada
Elizabeth Polly
Hat Place
Mr. Shaffer
Montmorency
Cariweleht
Hidgway
Burg man found on road in Kane County
Harry Stine, 56, of Johnsonburg, in critical condition at Kane Community Hospital after being found by Roy Wilkop along Highway 915. He was taken to hospital, regained consciousness briefly, and identified by the name Stine. Family at 401 Clarion Road were notified. investigators believe he may have given away money and had a large purse with berries before leaving.
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Aumday Alierngon
Syracuse
Vermont
Hanna Luce
Lilli Ansurson
Frenell Creek
Keene Valley
West Meee Sist
A. M Alday
Mell Bradbury
Jay
Marilyn
Williamville
HB. Weekers
Albert Werras
Sunnday
Betty Neckers
Bradbury Hore
James Gravin
Janets
M. Henry Gravin
Alui Rhebersen
Pie Swings & Hue
Clymipe Centival
Harry Stine
Johnsonburg
Kane Hospital
Ane
Wolind
Stine
Roy Wiikop
East Kane
Clarion Road
Johnsoniise
Erie County
Erie
Waite
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Harry McVelia
Edward Gabriel
North East
Wilbur Renskers
Glerum
Rewhion
Clymer
Damien Necker
Junio
Nancy
Carbondale
Day Terps
Emervon
Phyllis
Bele Ive
Aid
Lese Caflisch
Mire
Wouter Schiwers
Jearr
Bhirley
Mos
Aru Neckers
Carlyle Neekers
Meg
Alor
Neckers
Nusity Walls
Gunnard Barker
Onwyyy
Hiwerief Newhouse
Bla Tome
Ray
Barker
Chiczo
Willmin Rhebergen
G. P
Marion Gallup
Sheviday -Wellwee
Mtrs
Philly Rosen
Rochester
N.Y
Lyle Compton
Mindy
Irving Wilcox
Pamela Ir
Osainning
Claude Geertson
Julius Erickson
N. ¥. Biliott and Sons
Wat and Stephen
Mayville
Aeren Wilcox
Miss Prances Wilcox
Ossining
Anna Bill
Fredone
Osborne Bennett
Frank Neckers
Lie Compston
Rebekah Lodge
Nellie Querrwveld
Iadies
Dréseht
Jennie Brown
Veraetus
Mildred Arnink
Clara Bensink
Eva Bull
Nel Fie Quervevel
Doris Smith
Sarah Schreus
Delia Bennink
Rosa Wassink
Lillian Scheuterhorn
Ellen Betinink
Pauline Hemnink
Havel Smith
DeEmma Fildum
Phyliss Tamperilla
Mary Loomis
Gebriel
Iocalan
Evelyn Beth Rhebergen
Morching
W.C. A
Jamestows
Wilby Renskers
Moon
WHS
Ray Renskorsy
Vian
Adrien
Willi
Erpatin
Westfeld
Hartfield
Coyiy
Meadville
Els Prunton
Sill
Earl Spaulding
Paul, JF
Pitaburgh
Mrx
Henry Hubinie
Amming
Domies Warnshouss
Onid Gomiet
Bion Bolt
T. J. Nethers
Marold Legters
Vinelt and
Tvlig
Gerrit Timmer
Albert Kearns
Gellup
Raymond Wassin
Lowsville
William Hotzer
Panam
Arnold
Harry Meyevink
Eh DeLand
Yin
Ppyris Mayerink
Ida Duhnaon
Latwor City
Pronk
Ettworth Caibedet
Garin
Nerth
Mig
Ganld Cady Dave
Mys
Meyerink
Gabriel Hauer
Edin Teheberegen
Plorence Elis
Eohmore
Spert
Sudey
Ured
Himry Rinberypy
Junes Neekers
Daugneyy Janes
Nanny 1A
Mes
Albert Weekers
Jochua
Nevin
Nie
Maryland
Swift's Premium
Lee McCracken
Reformed
van O'Eluik Row
Geerit Timmer
Chiis
Suman Suileel
Audrey Tduink
Nevin TV
Gayret Wulllnik
Poston
Amex
Ians
Dork
Nsylvaria 1A
National
Orin Waite
of the Orphans’ Court
Judge Waite
WLEU
Clain Ea
Renlor Fem
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