Zillah District Builds Unique Concrete Gym For Tornado Defense
In Humboldt area, Zillah Consolidated School in district 83 nears completion five miles east and two south of Humboldt. The concrete gym, shaped like a Y with eight foot zig zag walls and a sloped roof, aims to withstand tornado suction up to 600 mph. Cost about 180000 dollars. total school and bus equipment exceed 190000. The structure includes 12,543 square feet for 160 students, five classrooms, a special room for eight retarded children, offices, kitchen, and sheltered bus loading area.
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W C Fields Sleeples Jug glier vaudeville anecdote
The late comedian W C Fields was an accomplished jug gl er. It took him seven years of practice before he could include juggling in his comedy vaudeville act.
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Samoa Island Transferred to United States in 1900
The island of American Samoa became a U S possession in 1900 under a treaty with the Samoan government and with the consent of Great Britain and Germany.
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Wilson County Schools Set for Another Year
Wilson County schools plan to reopen with about 900 total enrollments, similar to last year. Most schools will open August 31 for enrollment, and the Elementary Teacher Institute will meet August 26 and 27 at Fredonia with consultantsDr William A Black and Harold Caldwell. Thirty seven teachers will attend as repairs and new equipment are added.
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