Erie News Briefs and Local Incidents in Fog and Fire
A foggy morning in Erie frames a roundup of local incidents. Burglary at Gentild Bissell’s apartments on Mayleaves Avenue yields a good clue as investigators press their inquiry. A smashed tail light and license plate bracket reported on a Dodge pickup opposite Phoenix Hall on East Mall Street. The M C A recreation center on First Avenue opens for fall and winter activities with Tyan Bennink in charge. Twenty four foreign born naturalized citizens take an oath in federal court in Erie, first such group sworn there. Other items include prunes stolen from Roy Storer’s yard, a roof accident at Thompson & Bibow Maple Products, and a missing woman, Mrs. Leonard Post, 22, sought by authorities. The state highway department fixes center street holes near F. B. I. R. crossing. A sneak thief lifts cash and cigars from Taiward Mets’ vest at Coons Barber Shop. CCC enrollees to be registered in October camps. Oil production rises in the week ended September 14. Military contracts awarded to Erie outfits for generators and artillery material. Municipal court notes flag obsolete practices and costly neglect in city planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Erie County
Philip Fhgerstrom
East Main Street
Corry
Erie Alderman Waives Hearing On Fraud Count
Erie Alderman James Lonergan waived a preliminary hearing on a misdemeanor in office charge. He pleaded not guilty and was released on his own bond. The case moves toward grand jury consideration after the waiver, following an investigation into records of Erie aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
James Lonergan
Walvid
Grant Jung
Abney Burton FR. Tank
Aldeghan
Lonermin
Elmer J. Evans
Francis B. Quinn
Evans
Lonergan
Leroy Search
Erié
No Trace of Missing Tot
Uniontown dispatch reports fear for two year old Ronald Rumbaugh, vanished from his father's 4 acre Tyrone Township farm after following his father to a baseball game. State police and hundreds of volunteers, including coal miners and Boy Scouts, searched the countryside without a clue to the child's whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Uniontown
Jill
Ralph Rumbaugh
Ranall
Tim
Tyrone Township
Rumbauieh
Ronald
Union City Man Held on Count
Union City resident was arrested at his home on Kimball road on a charge of selling intoxicating liquors without a license. Federal agents reported to have made a buy in Smollek. the defendant was released on his own recognizance for appearance in Erie. Smollek had been under suspicion as agents spent several days in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union CT
Sepy
Une Smotlek
A.D
Hieelby
Kimball Road
Morhlie
Feders
Smollek
Erie
Highways chief urges $250 million Pennsylvania modernization plan
T Lamont Hughes head of the eastern commonwealth road system told the American Association of State Highway Officials that a $250 million modernization program can be done without new taxes. He argued rural roads have lagged and motorists are stockholders in the system, citing recent 40 percent cost cuts saving motorists about $14 million as funds freed for construction and modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scattle
Wash
Splvania
Soo
T. Lamont Hughes
Hughes
T. C. Prune
Oki
Pennsylvania
Tinghes
Rotter Invites Trotter. Dinner Warning At Hall
Hollywood scene at Eyast Music Hall rehearsal in the San Fernando Valley where Bob Burns invited John Scott Trotter to visit his new home and warned that Trotter would be dinner. Burns joked the front door is large enough for him but the dining room is off limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
NBG
Bob Burns
John Scott Trotter
San Fernando Valley
Trotter
Burns
Surgery May Aid in Insanity Cases
Philadelphia report from the bicentennial conference at the University of Pennsylvania quotes Dr. Edward A. Strecker describing a surgical operation as the first attempt at surgical treatment of insanity. He says it showed remarkable results where other methods failed and suggests long-standing insanity might be revisable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Edward A. Strecker
Cheir
University
Department of Psychiatry
Unknown man found along Ridgway highway
State motor police report a man about seventy found lying face down beside a tree on the Bootack Highway near Ridgway. Richard Blose found him and a doctor ruled death likely natural with possible suffocation. No autopsy or inquiry planned. The man wore worn overalls and carried a sack bag, shoes, and a cane. He was tall and heavy with a heavy beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgway
Amai
Bootack
Richard Blose
Vintondale Not To Become Ghost Town After Court Approval
Federal court approval of the Vinton Collieries reorganization brightened Vintondale residents. Company counsel said the next step is to seek at least 250000 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to fund the large Cambria County coal mine that sustains the borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Vinton Collieries Corporation
Vintondale
Cambria County
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Wanted Married Man for Farm Work Bond Milker
Classified notice seeks a married man for farm work including milking duties. Must be bondable. Respond with Box J.C, 720%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond Milker
Box J.C
G. O. P. Convention This Week End
Harrisburg set for a big Republican push as the Young Republicans and elders gather for the state convention. State committee notes the largest registration ever with more than 3000 delegates alternates and guests expected over a three day session beginning Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeio
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Repubicans
Young Republicans
Answers to Today's Quiz From Page One
The page lists quiz responses with scattered errors. Items include numbers 10 18 and 2 with answers No 8 Hydrogen 4 Chief Justice omitted States 4 Molecule 7 Decreasing along with names George Calvert and places Virginia and Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demians
George Calvert
Virginia
Georgia
Markets Stock British Convoys and Rural Prices
Market notes show mixed fruit and vegetable prices with apples and potatoes listed by variety and region. Hogs, cattle, and lambs priced in Buffalo and London markets. British convoys reported moving through the Channel with no German interference. Also reports on anti trust charges in New York and a drowning incident in Beaver County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York
Wolf River
Alexanders
Duchess
West Virginia
Jona
New Jersey Cobblers
Lone Island Cobblers
Idaho
Hennery
Buffalo Livestock
Buffalo
Associated Press
London
Germany
Sir
Duck funds dispute in sewage department case
Employees dropped from municipal department amid a drain on resources as officials announce changes in assignment and funding. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rarbishurg
Department of Reve
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lven
Alton ‘T. Rigby
Elizabeth FE. Stroup
Merlin R. Allen
Union City
J. Zglinski
R. D
Ihe
Gentld Bissell
Mayleaves Nuié
Savings Bank
Joh Rickerson
Spring Creek
Phoenix Hall
East Mall Street
Barnes Hive
First Avenue
Tyan Bennink
Roy Storer
Bik Street
Thompson & Bibow Maple Products Company
East Washington Street
West Church Street
Leonard Post
Beg Fast Ith Street
Eric
State Highway Department
F. Bi. R. Crossing
Taiward Mets
Coons
Fast Main Street
CCC
IGEN
Omleluls
United States
Ol City
York
U. S. Navy Today
Burke ‘Wiegtrip’ Company
Erie Works
General Electri Company
Ene County
Geitentag
Grewlin Teken
Exte
Uniontown
Willkies
Wendell L. Willkie
West
Willie
Othe
Millers News and Sport Store
Chevrolet
Thomas Motor Co
Clinton Street
Corry, Po
Vicks
Hill
Corry Drug
Walgreen Agency
N. Center St
Dial
Ates Tor
Jersey
Elmview Jersey
Phon
Healy
East
Wayne St
Worth Street
Fender
Central Garage
E. Booth
Stella
Brookman Radio
Western Autio
AUER
Poultry and Super 45
Leghorn
Leshorn Broilers
Heavy Breeds
Phone Or Wille, Neckers CO
Clymer, N. C
Toute
Thine Spoon
Corry R. D
Bilal
Arthur Wasavik
Clusher
Atta
Tani
Brigham ‘Awe
S. Center St
Washington
Corry Evening Journal Dial
Mike” Itz
South Center St
Delco
G. Bennink
Clymer
Care Journal
West Pleasant
Ste
Park Street
East Bend St
Guy ML Fish
Spartansburg
Doe Macko
Columbus
Allis-Chalmers
R. E. Cross
Yorkwin
Thompson's Poultry Farms
Doane's Howe
Apex Washers
Merritt Appliance CO
Spencer's Cash Mills
Samuel
Sweet
State of Pennsylvania
S. Walter Sweet
Raymond Ave
Tarold T, Sweet
E. Wayne St
Walter H. Scott
Cameron
Norman Ferguson
City of
Percif McCray
W. Pleasant St. Corry
Caméron Bldg
Gorty
Lis
Pittsburgh
United States District Court
Deowns Self Beaver, Pa
Caroline Holléman
Buteh Ridge Road
GOP
GAISS
Dosspl. W. Martin
Republicirn Ations
House of Representatives
Starks
Lst
Pivotal Issuys
Ameren
American Sinefers
Atlanie Rettoing
Dahl Bethlehem Sheene
Bendix Aviation
Sohtinbis Gas
All Chrysler
Cunieh-Wright - Oo
International Nickel
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward
Watlomi Dairy
New York Central
Norther Pacific
Packard
Paramount
Penns RR
Penney
VEU OH
Rvee
Viaestey Socony Vacuum Oye
Studebaker Texas
United ‘Corpei Ah
Stee
Warner Brossn
Westmignouse Electric
Woolworth
Foungstown
S N.Y
Curt Arkanses
Horns Bane Carneele Metals
Citkes Bergice
Tod
Bisons
Cael
Estes
Bainvalgn
George Iinhe
Harry Bal Wren
Jon City
Severil
Cyunday
Alle Tall
Sportemary
Myntacanbridge
Slong
Jim Carel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!