Man loses hand in silage cutter at Titusville farm
Ernest Proper aged 48 from the Oi Greek Rome township area suffered the loss of his right hand when a stalk of corn tangled in a silage cutter feeder. He attempted to remove the obstruction without stopping the machine, his hand was drawn in and chopped. The rest of the hand was severed to the wrist and required amputation. Proper fainted but was carried home and rushed to Titusville hospital where he remains under observation. His son and brothers assisted and he is reported recovering.
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Titusville
Ernest Proper
Rome
Ois
Proper
Mir
Glare
Arvin Edwards
Titusville Hospital
Mr. Proper
Lakewood Fire Dept battles 40-foot cabin cruiser blaze
In Lakewood villagers reported a cruiser fire 300 feet from shore. Glen H. Solomon’s 40-foot craft burned in the cabin until extinguished by 50 firefighters using fire blankets and formite powder. Estimated damage about 125 dollars, likely caused by defective wiring. Fire officials cautioned safety near moored vessels.
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Lakewood
V.F.W. Stag
Sekerak's Grove
District Muse
Veron General Hospital
Harald Powell
North Genter Street
M Medical
Corry Hospital
Moose Club
West Washington Street
Meadville
Meadvilles
Vernon Township
Mufual
A. Zalzneck and Son
North East
Joe Bull
No Change in Aero Situation at Plant
About 120 men were still employed at the Aero plant as management works to clear the termination of war orders. Some recalls on a temporary basis occurred, while little new business comes in. President S J Irvine expects several more weeks to resolve the situation and hopes to recall larger groups soon as directors meet in New York to review progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aero Plant
S. J. Irvine
Irvine
New York
Messrs Tivine, Graham and Greighton
Died Last Evening Wilber P Merritt of Cory Hospital
Wilber P Merritt aged 63 died at Cory Hospital last evening about 7 30 after a 15 day illness. He was born in Greenville July 20 1863 and lived in Michigan then returned to Cory area. Survived by widow Emma Whitney five sons a daughter and one sister. Funeral services Monday at 2 pm Bracken-Keating Funeral Home with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Wilber P. Merritt
Ust
Routh Street
Cory Hospital
Mr. Merritt
Greenville
Michigan
Emma M. Whitney
Cory x
Whelock
Uber
Newarene Church
Ray Laurie
Pee
Lieut
Wilber P. Meritt, Dry
Brie
P.R
Superior firm to add modern laundry facility in city
Edwin Borstoff of 19 Raymond Avenue was admitted to Corry Hospital for a tonsillectomy this morning with a good prognosis. The piece notes plans for a new laundry division by Superior Arm, expected to begin next week at the North site, reflecting wartime restoration efforts and a demand surge for laundry services after a long absence of home operation.
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vailNiles
Rage
Superior Arm
Edwin Borstof
Raymond Avenue
Corry Hospital
Driver hides after two crashes in Erie area
Three people injured and one driver arrested after three traffic crashes near East Lake Road and Route 5. Edward Wagner 56, wife Gertrude 49 treated for injuries. Bertha Nelson 60s admitted with possible fractured skull. Harry Moore 92, driver for Mayflowers Trucking, held on drunken driving and hit and run charges after fleeing the scene and hiding in a ditch. arrested by Officer Thomas.
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Brie
Edwad J. Wagner
St. Vincent's ‘Hospital
Gertrude
Bertha Nelson
RD. 1
Ripley
N. Y
Hamot Hospital
Melson
Wagner Ena
Harry Moore
Mayflowers Trunking Company
George Brabender
John Anthony
Z. Deckep
Virell "Thomas
Moore
East Lake Road
Wagner
Anaim
Eile Works
General Electric
William Clark
Lo Lge
Thoms
War Fund Drive Planning Meeting In Erie City
Dorlis Smiley, chairing the annual War Bond campaign group, said a ten day meeting will name a campaign director and plan fall activities. The drive, set for October, begins in Erie amid higher production needs and tougher work. Corry is expected to pledge about 12,500 for USO and other war relief groups, while Stevens of Waterford leads county districts outside Erie. Smiley aims for a conference with Corry next week.
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Dorlis Smiley
Ehe
Corry
USO
Erie
Orle Stevens
Waterford
Smiley
Fragmented Phrase About Nancy and Fire Incident
A partial OCR fragment references Nancy and a fire event involving Robt. The readable portion suggests a discussion or report about a longed or lost item connected to Nancy and a blaze, but details are unclear and names appear garbled.
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Campbell’s
Pillsbury Health
Pillsbury
Wing - Willi Star Stores
Paul's Hardware
Panitske
the Journal
Pennsylvania
Regume
Rod & Gun Club
Sat
Atsuritioes
Tory Brivest Artisens
Exes
Curtis
Mode! Dairy Co. Cae
Eas
Corry, Te
Powell Motor Co
Alice Lavery Miller
Rese
Hhutlty Ad Glerk
Thomes W. Flatley
Dimnikirle -Crahn
Amerlest Locomotive Company
Ean
Ata Titusville
Carl F. Saxton
Navy
Navy Department
Tona Anthony Saxton
Lindstey’s
Cornty Hospital
Priday
Alex
Badowski
Badowski and Son, RD. 1, Columbus; Mrs. Almon Peterson
R. D
Carrie Wilcox
East Irving Street
Samuel Baumgartner
East Wain Street
Blaine Perrine
West Pleasant Street
Oll Guy
Splane Memorial” Airport
Dot G. Payne
Miller
Kendall
City Hall
Pittsburgh
Crawford Couny
Davis Radio Lab
Hornblock
Dial
Forest County Court
Nexn
Union City
Lutiss Eva Kepler
Bruce Bleworth
U. S. Newcomb
Milionsi
Spencer Hotal
Sr. M. Ammundate
Sisters of
Sir Joseph
St. Edward's Hall
Bull Dam
Stewart Hat Shop
Belle Paist
Gen W. Palst
Itf
Cliuford Muttinskey
Snyder Olvele
Carry Hospital
Department of Porests and Waters
Presque Isle Park
Lake Erie
N. Cohen and Sons
Corry Group
Fine Fabrics
Crete
A Colney
Sheech
Chro
Damon
Sunoco Station
North Center Street
Sunoco
Keystone VanCise
St South Street
Nancy
Essan
Al’s
Corry and
Young Men's
Bernstein Bros
Ccvesen
Graylawn
Louse Chase
Paul
East Main Street
Asyen
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