Legions See Record 1986, 1987 Dues Surge
The American Legion shows a dramatic 1986 to 1987 dues surge with 165,695 members paying 1987 dues by January 2. Auxiliary records also rise to 424,411 members, while the ADL adds 6,727 members and 489 squadrons, signaling strong postwar growth across organizations.
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Indianapolis
Twi
Tan
Mirkin
Americ Legion
Lgion
Deveriey Dist
Legion
Allts
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Ee Sons of American Legion
Auxiliary
Moma the & Adl
School Directors Set Special Meeting on Superintendent Report
Superintendent Murph S. Dewey will present his annual report to the Board of Education at a special meeting called for Monday evening. The report mirrors prior years, detailing school operations and finances, with expectations to discuss Pennsylvania State Educational Association convention outcomes and other mandated school law studies.
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Murph
S. Dewey
Board of
Baurcwljn
Sun
Dewey
Pennaylyants Stite Licational Association
Mra. M.C. Barner
Fishing Legal at Pymatuning Coming Season
Harrisburg reports the Department of Forests and Waters plans to offer rowboat rentals on Pymatuning Lake in Crawford County for the first legal fishing season. Boats will be available for rent or owners may use their own boats. a recreational program expansion is planned and a suitable outdoor area is expected by summer. No fishing was allowed since the dam's construction for flood control. The lake has been stocked and is anticipated to become a regional recreation center in the far western area.
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Harrisburg
Department of Forests and Waters
Pymatuning Lak
Crawford County
Pymatuning
Ipymatuning
Allegheny County to celebrate 150th birthday in 1938
United Press reports Allegheny County plans mark its 150th anniversary with a summer 1938 observance. The board of county commissioners funds study of plans. leaders are invited to suggest scope from a nationwide fair to a three day festival. Allegheny County, created September 24, 1788, spans territory north of the Ohio River and west of the Allegheny.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Board of County Commissioners
Cleveland
General Assembly
Ohio
Allegheny Rivers
Westmoreland
Washington Counties
Argument of Silence
A concise note discusses silence as a difficult argument to refute, highlighting its persistence and challenge in debate. The remark frames silence as a potent counterpoint that tests reasoning and persuasive effort in discussions.
All Dogs Must Be Licensed By February 1st
Attention of the public is drawn to dog licensing deadlines. About 997 dogs have arrived at the county treasurer's office and must obtain licenses. Owners are responsible for damages caused by their dogs and dogs may not run loose after sunset or before sunrise without supervision. Any bite must be examined by a doctor and reported to authorities. enforcement will tighten after February 1st with fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail.
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du Woers
Huensen
Kulp
Tresaurer
Jal
Museum cleaned at Harrisburg
Harrisburg January 22 The Rarle administration has nearly finished cleaning the sole building of the state capitol group from a previous Democratic era The museum at the south end of the main building was built 1891 95 of Kentucky limestone and was scrubbed with wire brushes The capitol in Vermont granite housed multiple state offices including the governor auditor general state treasurer and attorney general The old capitol burned four years after completion and the museum area was expanded by moving the state library and other offices The state emergency relief board occupied parts of the building before treasury workers and the legislative reference bureau took space on the second floor
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United Press
Harrisburg
Rarle
Parlson
Kentucky
State Emregency Relief Board
Legislaive Reference Bureau
Juice of the Milkweed in Rubber Manufacture
The milky juice of milkweeds is acrid and used as emetic or purgative. Milkweed plants, or Asclepiadaceae, are among many families from which rubber has been outsourced.
Golden Rule Club Chooses Officers At Dinner Meeting
Members of the Golden Rule Club prepare to elect new officers at a February dinner meeting. Nominations for president and vice president are listed, with names including Mortis Chapin and Hempert Gulick. The slate and dates indicate a formal selection process and silent nominations at the upcoming session.
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Golden Rule Club
Hempert Gulick
Chapin Jis
Wilcox
Baynes
Ay Lasston
Heelab
Flu Outbreak Flares In First Weeks Of New Year In Metro Area
New York reports an influenza outbreak peaking about three weeks after onset with rising case numbers. Dr John Le Rive notes breaks appear suddenly and spread through communities, urging nurse attendance and targeted absences to gauge the trend. Government reports confirm widespread early-year activity and caution about unreported cases.
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New York
Waco Tap
Auvey
John le Rive
Feo Mit
Fryine
Isolation urged for TB illness now
Philadelphia January 22 A University of Minnesota professor urged isolation for all persons suffering from tuberculosis to stop its spread. He warned that leaving patients at home endangers families and communities and prolongs the disease. The speaker stressed immediate action as the only path to a solution.
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Philadislphia
Dpad Arethur Myers
University of Minnesota
Meriva
Geno
Philadelphia
Myers
Basra
Pennsylvania Farm Income Up Ten Percent in 1936
Harrisburg January 22 Pennsylvania farmers earned four hundred fifty million dollars in cash income in 1936 an increase of about ten percent over 1935 Secretary of Agriculture J Hansell Seerih announced Nearly 65 percent of this income came from livestock and farm products Twenty five percent from farm crops Celpher War was the most productive month for cash income during the year Ten percent of income was received in October The remaining ninety percent was spread across the other eleven months Visby Maritime Law once a Hanseatic power forms basis of modern maritime law in many countries.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Fiemere
J. Hansell Seerih
Saventye
Visby
Sweden
City of Roses
Hanseatic League
Rockefeller kin in Texas drilling on way home
Winston Rockefeller, 24, grandson of John D Rockefeller, spent three years in Texas drilling with Humble Oil. He left Yale, lived in work camps, and plans further study of production and selling sides while visiting his grandfather in New York and eyeing South America.
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John D
Texas
Houston
Tex
Winthrop Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Young Rockefeller
Yale
Humble Oil Company
Standard Oil
Rockefeller
Humble Company
Many & Callus
Deer Kill Declines in National Forest in 1986 Report
Warren June 22 A long National Forest wildlife report notes fewer deer killed in the past year due to poor winter, hunting conditions, and weather. It records counts of deer, illegal killings, highway deaths, and weather impacts across multiple counties with observers from Ohio New Jersey West Virginia and Michigan among visiting parties.
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Warren
Allegheny Natibnal Preest Muoim
Paaly Sean
Yomuy
Kaos
Hy Li
Gorden
Semnor
Servion Wildlife Wwebmicions
Lo Livi
Alga
Barret
Aris
Tirana
Twit
Muanbereel
Ohio
Jersey
West Virginia
Cornerview
Michigan
Williamsport Fire Loss Tops Yearly Totals
Williamsport, Fa Jan 22 United Press reports that last year's fire damages in Williamsport totaled 514000, the highest since the Maren floods. Normal years see about 28000 in losses, with total fire damage reaching 47000 for 935.
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United Pres
Williamsport
Willamsport
Tax on November Pa gas imports shown
Harrisburg officials report a November liquid fuels tax collected on 299,225 gallons of gasoline imported into the state from across the border. Border patrols issued 772 clearance certificates covering imports of 1,749,681 gallons of petroleum products. Of this total, 1,618,178 gallons were gasoline and 191,458 gallons were kerosene and related fuels. Gasoline exports totaled 1,218,048 gallons.
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Harrisburg
Jan
Ohio
Department
Gf Revenue
Secretary of Revenue
John B. Kelly
Border Patrola
Inland Empire region description clarified
The Inland Empire covers the rich agricultural, stock raising and mining area between the Rocky and Co l mountains part of the Columbia plateau. It includes Eastern Washington, Northeastern Oregon and up northern Idaho Panhandle with western Montana.
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Inland Empire
Thay
United States
Rocky
Co! Mountains
Trembrace
Columbia Plateau
Wasington
Oregon
Ups
Panhandle
Idane
Montana
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Frank Tanny
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Oy County
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New Deal Optical
Ee Ee
Mae Taulos
Grube
Maly Shail
Oman
China
Robert Kent
Astrid Allwyn
Hollywood
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