Pennsylvania farm column reports mixed grain prospects
Harrisburg reports favorable conditions for winter grains and plowing after wet muggy weather in August. Corn shows uneven growth with yellowing, oats and barley yields disappointing, beans promising, potatoes good early but diminished by blight and weeds, tobacco affected by rust and earlier cutting, hay and pastures excellent, fruit clean and well sized. Wheat production expected to fall to the lowest since 1954, with total yield projected at 15,486,000 bushels vs 16,714,000 last year and a 10 year average of 19,229,000.
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Iit
Aelda
Lehigh County
Potter County
Erie Belt
John H. Light
Pennsylvania
Light
James Scores Ross Record in Office
James attacks Ross during a Michigan style speech in Allentown critiquing nine points of alleged governance failures. He calls Ross a demagogue and urges Pennsylvanians to scrutinize his record amid war measures and political tension.
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James
Ross
Ros
Allentown
Ies
Corry autoist fined as others are sentenced
In Erie on September 16 the commonwealth scored a victory over prostitution rings as Emma Stickney alias Helen Smith pleaded guilty to allowing a building for prostitution and being a prostitute. Sentence deferred. The list included Steve Bartosek pleading guilty to auto wheel and tire larceny. Arthur Stevens, listed as a fugitive, remains unjailed until capture. George Mysnyk was freed by directed verdict for lack of proof tires came from the stolen car. Howard Wadsworth was sentenced to two and a half to five years for car theft. Stanley Moyer pled guilty to assault and battery and malicious mischief. 60 days in county jail. Peter Popovich fined 100 dollars for driving while intoxicated. Blaine F Acker convicted of DWI, fined 100 and costs. Anthony Salvatore received a parole after pleading guilty to morals offense.
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Erie
Common Wealth
Vicw
Tory
Emma Stickney
Helen Smith
15Th Street
Steve Bartosek
Albion
Arthur Stevens
R. D
J. Orin Waite
Commonwealth
Mysnyk
Howard Wadsworth
Wester
Stanley Moyer
Wayne Street
Vera Dance
Front Street
Miles Kitts
Peter Popovich
Corry
Carry
Blaine F Acker
Ensath Street
Waite
Anthony Salvatore
Hillcrest Avenue
BAPTISTS MEET AT BRADFORD
Northwest Pennsylvania Baptists plan the Oil Creek Baptist Association annual meeting at the First Baptist Church in Bradford. Sessions begin Friday at 10 a.m. with a banquet rally Saturday night. Speakers include Dr Lee J Beynon of Buffalo and Rev Waller C Mason of East Aurora New York missionary to India and interim Bradford pastor.
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Bradford
Pennsylvania
Oil Creel Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Lee J. Beynon
Delaware Avenue
Buffalo
N.Y
Waller C. Mason
East Aurora
How To Send Christmas Mail To Overseas Forces
Postmaster James P. Sullivan announced wartime rules for sending Christmas parcels to armed forces beyond the continental U S including Alaska. Mailings run Oct 1 to Nov 1 with a six pound limit and shoe-box size guidance to ensure timely delivery. Prohibitions include perishables, intoxicants, matches, lighter fluids, poisons, and edged tools. packing must be sturdy with no empty space and contents clearly labeled for inspection.
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James P. Sullivan
Post Office Department
Army
Navy Departments
United Suns
Alaska
War and Navy Departments
Uou
Erie County War Fund Drive Opens Under New Chairman
Arthur Vicary, president of Packard Erie Inc, named chairman of the Erie County War Fund Campaign. The drive runs October 19 to 28 across Erie city and county, with organizers urging broad support.
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Arthur ©, Vicary
Packard-Erie, Inc
Erie County War Fund
Erie
Salamanca Contractor Crushed by Runaway Mixer
In Salamanca on September 16, Frank N. Freeman, 82, a building contractor of 427 Center Street, was struck by a runaway cement mixer towed behind a truck. The mixer wedged against a building in a narrow alley. Freeman attempted to dislodge it, the mixer rolled forward, and he was run over, suffering fractured ribs and possible internal injuries. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
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Salamanca
Frank N. Freeman
Center Street
City Hospital
Clarence L. Pinewall
Addressing Overseas Parcels Guidance and Examples
A fragment discusses legible complete addresses for overseas parcels. It lists names and addresses including Joe Dor of 234 North Pearl Street Angelry Pa and Pvt William R Roe with Army serial, care of postmaster New York Seattle or San Francisco. It notes beginning early to collect material for overseas parcel preparation.
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Joe Dor
North
Pearl Street
Angelry, Pa
William R. Roe
167Th Infantry
A. P.O
New York
N. Y
Seattle
Washington
San Francisco
California
Lowell Thomas in Erie on global war scope
World famous radio commentator Lowell Thomas told Erie audiences our duty in the all-out effort against Axis powers spans the entire globe not just the Pacific or Europe. He spoke in a Lawrence hotel suite and later hosted Hammermill Paper Company workers receiving Army Navy Awards for productive excellence.
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Erie
Pacific
Europe
Globe
Lowell Thomas
Hammermill Paper Company
Lawrence
New York
Thomas
Smethport St Luke's Episcopal marks 50th consecration
Smethport Pennsylvania observances at St Luke's Episcopal Church commemorate the 50th anniversary of the church's consecration. The first congregation formed in 1879, with two pastors serving to date, Rev J H McCandless from 1880 to 1909 and the current rector Very Rev W E VanDyke leading the ceremonies led by Bishop John C Ward. The day included religious services and a luncheon for visiting clergy and officials. The note adds a curiosity about cuckoos eating fuzzy caterpillars, furlining their stomachs with holes.
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Smetnori
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Smettport
J. H. McCandless
W. E. VanDyke
John C. Ward
Duncess of
Erle
VanDyke
Damaged rural scene with farm structures and water works
A fragmented report describes Carter Hill area damage including a large barn and farm buildings. References to water pumping, straw from crops, and a partially destroyed structure suggest a recent disaster impact on farm infrastructure and local depots.
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Carter Hill
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