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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1938
Page
2
United Press reports Harrisburg December 31 that Pennsylvania’s farm show materials could build a full small town. A 3 foot pavement stretching 85 miles and 260,000 tiles of 42 inches would cover large areas. The indoor Thyneris hall would seat 7600 with temporary seating for 14,000 for exhibitions and farm products displays.
Warren residents may ride a special Pullman to the inauguration of Governor-elect Arthur H. James if enough people commit. P D Belknap, Warren rail line agent, announced the plan today as a possible service for the occasion.
The annual Warren County agricultural extension meeting will be held at the Warren courthouse starting 10 45 AM on Wednesday January 4. A morning session features reports and demonstrations by 4 H clubs and adult groups, with activities ranging from home economies to ice cream demos and garden club talks. The luncheon at the Y M C A includes speaker R W Kerns and a consumer buying problems discussion.
The text notes Devil's Club a wild herb common along British Columbia coasts with botanical name Fastis Horrida. It mentions Indigenous use of a hot-water tonic from the plant and discusses the Latin origin of the name Belle meaning beautiful. It suggests Belle may be a diminutive of sabella or an independent name.
The famous mystery novel implies steps along Britain’s coast but the real Thirty Nine Steps are located at St David's Cathedral in Pembrokeshire Wales. The coastal setting in the tale contrasts with the cathedral site noted by readers.
Jamestown December 31 Frite W Carlson 84 of 127 Pennsylvania Avenue was instantly killed in a swampy area off the Steamburg Napoli highway while hunting with Alfred Nelson and others. Nelson testified he was about 100 feet away when Carlson reportedly triggered his shotgun which discharged into his forehead. Coroner H Bourne of Salamanca attended the scene.
An intentalious display of chivalry may serve to asarm the suspicion of being 'henpatieed'.
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