Board of Education meets as auto output drops
Cloudy but warm conditions accompany a regular board of education meeting on Monday evening. A Ward's Service reports auto assemblies fell to 26 875 units this week from 20 250 last week and 13 790 four years ago. Police investigate a prowler in the Gould street area amid window peeping complaints. Meadvill e reports Crawford county's third gypsy victim of summer, 79 year old N W Hotchkiss, robbed of 115 dollars by two gypsy women and a man. Corry hosts a dazzling northern display, then fades to white. Bond approval in Sparta township Crawford county totals 3150 for road machinery. Workmen's compensation settles reach 7 882 000 in 24 721 cases, averaging 919 per case. Civil service announcements for public assistance positions set for Sept 30 and Oct 7 were released. Pennsylvania highways bids list low bids for Route 88, Route 20, and Route 19 projects in Erie and Crawford counties. Raymond Johnson of Mobile was treated in Hamot hospital after a fall from a freight train at Hornell. A display sign at Van's Service Station toppled, causing damage but no injuries. Veterans' administrator Frank T. Hines says a new 3 million, 750-bed hospital for Philadelphia area awaits presidential approval. County boards of assistance report temporary personnel for the new relief-work program reduced by 40 percent. Julius Russell notes forecast of showers early week, then fair. temperatures above normal early then near normal later.
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Meadville
Crawford County
Venango
N. W. Hotchkiss
State Motor Police
Shappers
Establishment of Kane high terrain weather station
Kane Aug 12 The Weather Bureau establishes a high terrain station half a mile south of Kane on General Kane highway at Stanley Trens residence. J J Eigenmann of Cleveland named local observer. Equipment for wind, precipitation, temperature and dew point readings installed and four thermometers with barometric gear, readings and resets every six hours.
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Kane
United States Weather Bureau
Chicago
Good Market for Peach Crop in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reports early Pennsylvania peaches are being harvested and selling well in local markets due to a shortage of imported southern supplies. The department notes the crop will be of excellent quality, with peaches showing good size color and flavor despite dry weather. The main Pennsylvania crop will arrive after mid August and include Elberta Hale and other principal varieties.
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Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Highway contractors employ 4787 workers
Harrisburg August 12 Road settings are scheduled weekly by the State Highway Department to push its 1939 construction and resurfacing programs under contract. The resurfacing program covers about 150 miles, with over 130 miles of new construction this season. The aim is to have resurfacing contracts by September 1 to finish before cold weather halts work. Most new construction is on the federal aid program, with portions on main system and the remainder on farm to market routes.
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Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Cold Weathen
Trade Mine for Hotel Ended Col Campbell's Hotel Career
A York Gazette feature recalls Col George Campbell a veteran hotel man who traded a silver mine for a California hotel and launched a fifty year career. He later ran the Colonial hotel in York after stints across the West and on the East Coast, delighting guests with Christmas dinners for local children. Campbell, returning from New Orleans this season, reflects on frontier days and his long, varied life in the hotel business.
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George Campbell
Corry Hostelry
York
Col
Colonial
Campbell
Far West
The
Gazette
Pany
United States Army
Col. Campbell
Samon
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Arcadia
Mad River
California
Germany
Belleville
Nevada
West
New England
Utah Territory
Utah Central
Salt Lake City
Romian Terriory
Cis
Maine
Corry
Phoenix House
Pittsburgh
Albemarle
Charlotte
N.C
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Rheinerhassett
Cadillac
New York
Watertown
N.Y
Prylit Pun Shoals
Caroling
Jisks City
Gol Gagipui
Gali Caippuell
Colonii
New Orleans
Meiu
Col Campbell Ayatt
Hintel
Goo
Washington, D. C
New Oriennis
Thompson's Borsoma Tablets Offer Quick Relief
Thompson's Borsoma Tablets claim to relieve headaches and dizziness by aiding kidney filtration of wastes and excess acids. The ad promises rapid comfort and notes the product is 50 cents at drug stores, suggesting Golden Lax Tablets as a recommended companion for constipation.
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Thompson
Grand Jury of Erie County to Hear 100 Cases
Erie County grand jury to hear about 100 cases during the September term of criminal court. State authorities expect many indictments as the session opens, with focus on a criminal case involving Joseph and Frank Mendale of Rochester, charged with breaking and entering and use of explosives. A detainer from New York parole officials is in place, promising prosecution in Erie County if surrendered. About 175 to 200 jurors are expected to serve. aldermen will submit additional cases as the term progresses.
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Marten Kaat
Joseph
Frank Mendale
Roceter
N.Y
Epp
Mendota Brothers
Joseph V. Ayres
New York
Meldol
Stwce
Emergency Reseeding Program Underway in Harrisburg
Aug 12 Harrisburg reports an emergency reseeding effort coordinated by the Pennsylvania agricultural conservation commission with Penns Watts Farmers. The drought damaged crops and pasture will be reseeded under county AAA supervision. Seed access requires contact with local officials and proof of agricultural need.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvinia Agricultural Conservation
Penns Watts
Centuelinus
Angler Lands 1291 Pound Great White Shark
Adelaide fisherman GR Cawell of Port Adelaide catches a 1291 pound great white shark on a 38 yard line. The record catch occurred at Adelaide River with rod and line in sight of Port Lincoln.
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Shark Adelaide
Snain Australis
GR Cawell
Adelide Fishine
Port Lincoln
Pennsylvania Lures Canadian Official With Scenic Publicity
Harrisburg reports a Canadian park official praised Pennsylvania’s tourism promotion. Richard Frown Whitaker of the Ontario Parks Association, visiting alongside Niagara Parks Commission members, commended the state department's literature and scenery before planning a longer stay and attending an American Park Executives meeting in Philadelphia.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of
Commerc
Elkill Willy
Seeme Beautieus
Deter la Seerriuy
Richard Frown Fein A. Whitaker
Brantford
Ontario Parks
Amnouen
Ue Department
Pennesylvanna
Mont Phos Tor
Taghlae
Philadelphia
Manassas Camp Life and Military Movements Report
Journal entry from Company A describes wait times for meals and water constraints in Manassas, with notes on training in extended border maneuvers. It mentions officers attached to A Company, health status, and plans to visit Washington before continuing coastal operations. It also recalls Granny the black cat parade and local farm work tied to aging memories.
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Hobert J. Brown
Regent
Ta Pehlman
Battles
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Sparta Township
Labor and Industry
Lewis G. Hines
Eivil
Department of Public Assistance
Pennsylvania Highways Department
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Wattsburg
Cambridge
LeBoeuf
Crawford
Erle
A. J. Fassnmeyer
Raymond Johnson
Mobile
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Hamot Hospital
Corry Hospital
Johnson
Hornell
West South Street
Frank T. Hines
U.S. Veterans
Legionnaires
Williamsport
Legion
Hines
Frank E. Gwynn
Allentown
Howard L. Russell
Public Assistance
Russell
Kane Region
E. F. Brockman
Western Auto Associate Store
Phoenix
Levine
Frank
Chapin & Sons
Grand Jury
Erie County
Mendola Brothers
Finked Place
Federal Reserve System
Member
Whitaker
Commerce Department
Brows
Susquehanmt
Teall
Bek Ware
Niuarn Parks Commission
Manassas
Vampany
Car Mes
London
Granny
M11th Infantry
BF Charing
Eid
Grea Britain
Lode
Ric
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