Golden Rule Club to Name 1937 Officers at Dinner
The Golden Rule Club will name its 1937 officers at Monday evening’s Grange Hall dinner meeting. A nominating committee of J A Lanston Will J Wilcox and R G Barnes will report. Current president Morris Chapin and vice president Herbert Gullick depart next month and secretary treasurer Mrs Marie Smith has resigned.
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Golden Rule Club
Grange
Horn Block
J. A. Lanston
Will J. Wilcox
R.G. Barnes
Morris Chapin
Herbert Gullick
Marie Smith
FP. B. York
Barlow Block
December hearings by PSC summarized across cities
The public service commission held 264 hearings in December. Of these 28 addressed utility complaints, 178 concerned authority to perform acts needing approval, 44 covered contracts between municipalities and public service companies, and 9 were miscellaneous. Locations included Morrisburg 99, Philadelphia 68, Pittsburgh 51, Hollidaysburg 3, Ebensburg 3, Somerset 3, Reading 3, Scranton 1, Wilkes-Barre 411, Allentown 1, Erie 5, Emporium 4, Williamsport 7.
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Harriszur
Yan
Pub: 1 Service Commission
Morrisburg
Philadelphia
Tittsburgh
Hollidaysburg
Ebensburg
Somerset
Reading
Scranton
Wilkes
Final action on sewer bond measure Monday set
Cry City Council will hold final reading on a bond measure to provide about 2100 in bonds for the storm sewer project. Most of the four weekly public hearings have occurred, paving the way for adoption. Sale of the funds is expected to be deferred until mid February. The ordinance takes effect after ten days, pending possible postponements.
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Bounly
Cry Council
Hal Cornel
Yarl
Deanne
South America
Lot
Legion
Stamps Exhibit to Show Global and US Issues in Minneapolis
Minneapolis readers learn of the Twin Cities Philatelic Society fifth annual show January 28 to 31 featuring stamps from around the world, a complete run of US issues from 1847, and a notable “Goya nude” stamp set from 1930. The story recounts the anecdote of the Duchess of Alba and Goya as background to the stamp tale.
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Minneapolis
United States
Twin Cities
Duchess of Alba
United States Post Office Department
Duke of Alba
Goya
Humming Birds Cross Gulf Noted For Long Flight
Tiny ruby-throated humming birds astonish with a nonstop crossing claim across the Gulf of Mexico. Researchers note their endurance and remarkable migratory feats, though counts vary by observation and method.
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Gulf of Mexico
Record Auto Sales Set in Pennsylvania in 1936
Harrisburg Jan 29 Pennsylvan ia automobile dealers set an all time sales record with 815,488 new vehicles delivered in 1936. Final figures show 305,579 new car registrations, surpassing 1929, with total motor vehicle sales reaching 273,281 passenger cars and 42,184 commercial vehicles. Monthly highs during April May June July November and December marked record activity, led by May’s peak.
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Harrisburg
aJn
Pennsylvania
Secretary of Revenue
John B. Kelly
Ray ©. Weber
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Nen
Weber
Rehearsal for Legion Benefit Sparks Tax Policy Row
A community play staged as a fundraiser for the American Legion post faces controversy as school directors urge tax reform. The lettered dispute centers on shifting tax burdens away from real estate to local citizens and how to fund schools if the Zesunheint Bill passes.
State College to Grant 107 Degrees at Mid-Year Commencement
Pennsylvania State College will confer 107 degrees at tonight's mid-year commencement. Dr. Lester K. Ade will address the class on A Broader Conception of Education. Dr. Ralph D. Helwig will confer the degrees. Eighty-two graduates will receive bachelor degrees, with four master of arts, five master of education, twelve master of science, and four doctor of philosophy degrees awarded.
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State College
Pennsylvania State College
Lester K. Ade
Railroad Pass Fails and Marriage Fails Also
In Spokane Jan 29 Mrs Marmie Miller testified she married Adam Miller to gain travel passes. The judge granted divorce after she explained the motive was to obtain railroad passes, noting the marriage ended in failure and a wreck.
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Spokane
Wasi
Marmie Miller
Adam Miller
Linsey
Miller
Origins of the Folsom People Crossing Bering Strait
The Folsom people may have Asiaic origins, crossing the Bering Strait late in the Pleistocene or early Paet-Pleisineans. Evidence in the fragment points to ancient migration routes and early human presence in North America.
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Bering Straits
Di Maggio and Marty Spar Over Seals Prospect
In a San Francisco exchange dated January 29, Joe Marty of the Seals and Vince DiMaggio discuss the team’s young outfield prospects. DiMaggio praises DiMaggi and Marty and comments on hitting potential, while commenting on pitchers and training methods. The dialogue reflects optimism about Pacific Coast League futures and the Seals’ outfield depth.
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San Francisco
Joe Marty
Francisco Seals
Vince DiMaggin
San Disa Pealees Fk Pd
Furniey
Fey
New State School Financing Plan Proposed in Harrisburg
Harrisburg January 23 William M J McClure a cost accountant in the bureau of administration and finance recommends allocating state funds to state teachers colleges by enrollment size program of instruction and resident percentage of enrollment. Pennsylvania now appropriates lump sums and the department of public instruction allocates. Some states use prior year cost or per pupil cost.
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Harrisburg
William M J. McClure
Bureau of Administration and Finance
Department of Public Instruction
Pennsylvania
Imbibing Drivers Plead Guilty After Motion Picture Test
In Mt Lebanon Michigan? no, Pittsburgh police basement hosts a trial by film for intoxicated drivers. Suspects filmed performing simple tasks while intoxicated, then plead guilty to 30 day sentences to avoid courtroom embarrassment. Dr. J. Mr. Johnston pioneered the screening, finding all accused drivers pleaded guilty after being shown on film.
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Pittsburgh
Mt. Lebanon
Lebanon
Crsada
Bbut
Johnston
New Entrance Requirement for 10 State Colleges
A distorted item details new entrance requirements for ten state colleges including evaluation methods, interview emphasis, and personal attributes. It notes that applicants must demonstrate professional development promise and pass a required certificate of high school grade level, with a personal interview and prior college recommendation involved.
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Ne College
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Nye
Fatne Iy
Hssialnig
Cradilie
Pastiwuanien
Ube
Taxi Bus and Truck Accidents Fall in Hannsburg
Taxi, bus, and truck accidents dropped in Hannisburg with 1986 totals showing fatalities and injuries, while December figures reveal three dead and several injured. The accident section reports losses and claims rising from earlier years with property damage around 45 thousand dollars compared to prior years.
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Hanmisburg
Tutte Service C Commission
Pwr
Ja Jess
Arcidepta
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