Twenty Years Ago in Local Journal July 19 1928
Subscriptions lag as the Veterans of Foreign Wars post raises funds for uniforms for a new bugle and drum corps that have drawn crowds at recent appearances. Circus advance agent visits for Gentry Brothers Circus coming August 15 with tents at the fair grounds. A Ford Tudor sedan shown by Forbes and Spaulding. Mrs Anna Place dies after a farm accident. A son is born to Mr and Mrs Harvey Loveland. Miss Margaret Smith nearly collides with a bear crossing the road near Findley while returning from Aindley Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie W. Thompson
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
Gentry Brothers’ Circus
Corry
Forbes and Spaulding
Aindley Lake
Margaret Smith
Findley
Two Erie Townships to Vote on Liquor Issue
Erie July 19 Greenfield and Wayne townships join about 125 Pennsylvania communities in deciding the local option question on beer and liquor this November at the polls. No bond or other referendum questions appear on Erie county ballots this year. Temperance forces have won slightly more than half of the 22 286 local option elections since repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Greenfield
Wayne Townships
Pennsylvania
Elections Board
Arthur King
Wayne
Kunz
Erie County
Bradford County
Cambria
Venango
Mercer
Crawford
Canadian Fishing Boats Warned Near Erie Waters
Two Canadian boats the Dover Ross and the Dikey Lass were spotted six miles inside U S waters northeast of Erie. State fish warden Edward F Lee warned Captains of violations and confiscated a box of Canadian nets. Lee will keep local waters clear of poachers with strict measures, while noting boats thought they were just over the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Erie
United States
Lee
E Dward F Lee
Erle
Ting
Farm price of income supports debated in Congress
The Brannan plan faces a test vote in the House after a Democratic caucus. The Pace bill would allow a trial on three commodities while preserving 90 percent parity for others. The Gore substitute would keep 90 percent supports with no exception, and Aiken’s flexible plan would repeal next year. Both houses show lean toward maintaining uniform 90 percent price supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannan
Congress
House of Representatives
House Democrats
Pace
Secretary of Acriculture
Pace Hill
House
Gore
Spone
Jay
Sen. Aiken
Senate
IQ Test On Memoir Page Of 1949 Classified Quiz
The reader faces ten questions about fraternal orders postmarks state symbols and geography. Topics include Order of the Eastern Star, meanings of postmarks, Andorra’s location, top US animals, carat fineness, signatures on currency, Missouri state song, and Death Valley’s state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Astern Staris
Knights of Columbus, Maisons
Odd Fellows
France
Republic of Andorra
Portugal
Spain
Italy
United States
George Neese Clark
W. A. Julian
Missouri Senate
Death Valley
Panama OKs 175000 Bond for School Addition
Panama voters approve a 175000 bond issue to fund an addition to the Panama Central School with 185 in favor and 51 against. Board Secretary Geneva Johnson says construction will start as soon as bonds are sold and required arrangements are made. The total turnout was 236, with 700 to 800 qualified voters in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Panama Central School
Alds
Board of Education
Geneva Johnson
Public urged to report drunken pedestrians near traffic
Police appeal for public cooperation after records show many drunken pedestrians are struck and killed while staggering in front of vehicles. Authorities warn of danger and urge vigilance to reduce fatalities.
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Anna M. Place
Bu- Gene Place
Soncord Township
Charles McCray
Harvey Loveland
East Pleasant Street
Wayne Township
IA State
Cusee
USA
Hank
Willys Sales & Service
R. P. Beckwith
N. Center St
Dial
Page & Nichols
E. Main Street
Main Street
Maxwell House Coffee
Heinz
P&g Soap
Hellman
Al’s
Washington
North Center Street
Powell Loan and Finance CO
Gmcs
GMC
Welre
Wiggers Garage
East South Street
Torry, PA
Foster E. Davis & Son
Center St
Fire & Casualty Insurance
Ecole America
Coleman High Efficiency
America
RU Rel AS
Clearfield
Morrell’s
Edgebrook
Hamburg
Pari
Gerrysi
Aris
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