Primary elections to test party strength in Pa
By Ross Downing United Press staff correspondent Apr 21 special legislative elections in Berks Philadelphia Lancaster and Forest counties will offer a limited comparison of Democratic and Republican strength in Pennsylvania during a presidential year. Most vacancies stem from resignations or deaths and many candidates are organization nominees seeking full terms in November.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Barr
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Berks
Philadelphia
Larcaster
Forest
William ©. Hunsicker
James H Norton
Joseph D. Eisenbronn
Muttlenberg Township
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Samuel 3. Hart
Schelley P. Alexander
Richard A. Cooper
Alexander G. Green
Sylvester’ S. Dewin
Charles W. Sweeney
Louis Schwartz
Joseph P. Lawler
Ray J
Schaeler
William J. Schoener
Laureldale
Lancaster
Edwin Spant
H. Wilson Zvally
Ephrate
Baker Roger
Ephrata
Alexander R. Wheeler
Lewis Mensch
Marienville
William W. Servill
Kellettville
Budget on inspection invites taxpayer review of school budget
Board of Education invites property owners to inspect the 1936-37 school budget on display in the Library building. The budget was adopted a month early under a new state act and will be publicly displayed for several days. Tax protests against a two and a half mill increase and per capita rise have appeared in the Journal, and taxpayers are urged to study the budget and file objections before final adoption.
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Board of Education
The
Journal
Spring clean up days urged to aid fire health and beautification
Weather advances spur property owners to begin spring cleanup and inventory of homes. May Clean-up Days to collect rubbish and tackle fire traps, with council to set dates soon. Public exhortation for cooperation to reduce nuisances and support year round city beautification, plus editorial note on HoIe Selassie and Mussolini II.
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Nui
Migrating swans divert northward puzzling surveyors
A fragmented report notes swans and thousands of wild ducks geese and brant deviating from their normal route along the Niagara River. Surveyors tracking the migration find the swans taking a different northward path this spring, with past crossings in the river's vicinity posing hazards and confusion for wildlife watchers and local observers.
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Niagara
Birds swept to death in river currents near Horsesine Falls
A flock drifted downstream at night and was pulled into the street current above Horsesine Falls, sweeping over the rapids and dying. Rescue efforts failed as several hundred birds perished, prompting questions about migratory routes and environmental factors. Ornithologists have yet to explain the event without attributing it to instinct.
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Horsesine Falls
Hinds
Niagara
Kibbee on Ichthyology and Warm Water Trout Theory
Hollywood comedian Guy Kibbee discusses a theory that warm water trout can be developed to thrive in low altitude streams. He frames the issue as a zoological problem and notes experiments to prove trout can adapt to warmer, lower-water environments. Joe B. Brown supports him in the discussion among film colleagues.
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Calif
Guy Kibbee
Kibbee
Fistes
Southland
Joe B. Brown
Kthbee
Paris Styles Spring Suits Dominate Paris Fashion
Paris fashion notes describe the spring salt season with smart Parisiennes in tailored two piece suits and longer coats. Exaggerated back fullness diminishes, neck collars stand out, bright stock scarves at the neck, and black remains popular alongside navy blue and greens. Sports suits pair dark skirts with plaid jackets, while blouses gain frillier feminine details with striped and printed silks and frilled organdy coming later.
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Paris
Suil
Star Signals April Meaning for Affected Traits
The April 21 to May 20 period brings heightened sensitivity to stellar influences. Notes warn to slow speech in the morning and suggests opportunities for growth in December and May 3 to 9 socially favorable. Buying clothes and hosting parties is seen as favorable during this cycle.
Catfish Story Draws 40 In Vidor Farm Area
An account from Vidor describes farmer Wilkerson catching a large catfish weighing five pounds north of town. About 40 people gathered, watching as the fish tale drew crowds and the catch was shared as a local curiosity.
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Wilkerson
Niles
Vidtor
TWENTY YEARS AGO IN CITY NEWS APRIL 24 1916
Mayor John B Patterson and Secretary James P Crown convened a city schools meeting to stress civic improvement as part of a campaign. Richard Graham of K P L Furniture lost three fingers at work on a machine. Woodmen of the World presented gold lodge emblems to J H Walters and C H Barton for organizing season parties. H P Scott of Barlow Hardware was badly cut by a slipping iron bar at Hatch school. Two Toesmen were arrested after a dog shooting amid rabies quarantine tensions. Elmer Buss and Ross Fleming went trout fishing in Clymer. H Bosworth and son Howard traveled to Titusville for business. Horton Davis also went to Titusville for brief business.
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John B. Patterson
James P. Crown
Board of Commerce
Woodmen of the World
JH. Walters
C. H. Barton
WPA training for Pennsylvania girls program announced
Administrator Edward N. Jones in Harrisburg announced a WPA project training 450 Pennsylvania girls in household duties. Eight week courses cover cooking child care laundering and general housework with certificates awarded. Centers to open in eight cities with donated supplies and job placement after completion.
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Pennsylvania
WIPA
Edward N. Jones
Harrisburg
Jones
WPA
Relief Alls
Drunken Driver Sentenced in Venango County Case
Glenn Le roy Ruggles of Franklin pleaded guilty to drunken driving and admitted prior liquor arrests. He was sentenced to one year in the Allegheny County workhouse, fined $100 plus costs, and required to admit he was under parole at his current arrest. He was recently in Venango County court on a charge of possessing untaxed liquor.
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Franklin
Glenn Leroy Ruggles
Venango County
Allegheny County
Ruggles
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