Paragram of local notes covers weather, fires and events
A jumble of short items lists a baseball announcer Helen Detweiler aiding a broadcast from Cleveland, a burn incident prompting advice on paraffin safety, a Whitley Grove picnic, Cornell summer school attendee Miss Wood, and cornerstone ceremonies for a Pennsylvanian Farm Show arena. Other notes mention licenses, fireman outings, upcoming picnics, summer concert plans, law and tax matters, safety stats, and community reunions with dates and locations across Erie county and nearby towns.
Lack of training among U S children shocks Chinese observer
Helen Hsu from China criticizes American homes for poor character training and rising juvenile delinquency. She contrasts China’s family discipline with U S divorces and broken homes, fearing children turn to street life while hoping China can adopt beneficial American scientific advance.
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China
Pittsburgh
Helen Hsu
United States
Miss Hsu
Buthe Lopes
America
State farmers may apply for wheat loans
State agriculture officials announced that farmers participating in the 1938 agricultural conservation program who have not exceeded 105 percent of their allotments are eligible for wheat loans under the 1998 Farm Act. The loan rate statewide is 72 cents per bushel for No. 2 Red Winter wheat, based on delivery to a federally licensed warehouse or CCC-approved storage, with premiums and discounts varying by grade and quality. Wheat must contain no more than 14 percent moisture.
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Reinsylvain Fanuers
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
Pennsylvania
Commodity Credit Corporation
484 Autos Stolen in State in June
Harrisburg July 28 A report from the Stolen Car Unit of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles shows 484 automobiles were stolen in Pennsylvania during June. Of these, 222 belonged to state residents and 462 to non residents. During the month 192 resident cars were recovered, including 135 that had been stolen in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Wonderful medicine Barosma Tablets claim boosts kidneys
Mrs Lizsie M Bell of Los Angeles praises Thompson's Barosma Tablets as a wonderful kidney stimulant. The ad claims the tablets relieve rheumatic pains backache and eye floaters by cleansing clogged kidneys and urges immediate use with a 5c price at Alb Drug Stores.
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Thompson
Lizsie M. Bell
West 28Th St
Los Angeles
Cal
Alb
Ady
Smathers to receive long service medal at Indiantown Gap
Brig. Gen. Charles B. Smathers, longtime commander of the 56th Infantry Brigade, will be awarded the Gen. William M. Reilly long-service medal as Gov. George H. Harle and thousands of civilian soldiers watch at Indiantown Gap. The 16th Infantry Brigade, comprising the 111th of Philadelphia and 112th of Kane, is encamped with the 28th Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Indiantown Gap
Charles B. Smathers
56Th
Pennsylvania National Guard
William M. Reilly
Indiantown
General Smalets
National Guard
Soldiers ‘Orphans School
Scotland
Governor Warle
111Th Infantry
Philadelphia
112Th Infantry
Kane
City Licenses Bicycles in Youngstown Ordinance Passed
Youngstown riders must buy 0 cent license tags after a new ordinance. Over 350 tags were sold during the opening permit sale.
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Youngstown, O
Two Motor Companies Show Larger Earnings
Pittsburgh July 25 Two leading automobile manufacturers General Motors and Chrysler reported June quarter gains over March, though below year earlier. GM earnings reached 24,786,004 for the quarter ending June 30, 62 cents a share, vs March earnings of 4,234,017 or 14 cents a share, with 65,781.10 or 1.48 a share in 1937. Chrysler posted six month net income of 5,701,509 or 1.81 a share, vs 27,456,009 or 6.81 a share in the 1927 period. A 25 cent dividend on common stock was declared, payable September 14 to record August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
General Motors
Chrysler
General Molong
Chrysler Corporation
Commion
Fourteen Bids Placed For Jamestown Post Office Site
Jamestown bids for the new 725000 post office and federal building were opened by Postmaster B R Ganey. Fourteen proposals cover city blocks and squares in Jamestown with totals ranging from about 63 000 to 182 000. Construction may start within three months as bids are reviewed by the procurement division in Washington.
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Washington
Jamestown
Feneral
B. R. Ganey
Teeny Department
West First
West Second
Main
Cherry
Allen Square Company
Fourth
Wirth
Jeferson
Lafayette
Charles N. Cotter
Clinton
Monroe
Cathleen W. Finch
Pine
Spring
Clyde G. Jones
Jefferson
Twenty Eight Teachers Granted Pensions in State System
Harrisburg reports that twenty eight members of the school employes retirement system were granted retirement allowances by the board at its last meeting. The educators served in public schools of the state for eras ranging from 10 to years, according to Dr. Lester K. Ade, superintendent of public instruction.
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Harrisburg
Sly
Lester K. Ade
Aciv
1496 Motorists Lost Driving Rights In June
United Press reports Harrisburg July 25 that 1496 automobile driving licenses were withdrawn by the revenue department in June for non speeding causes. Secretary J Griffith Bourdmin lists 227 revocations for intoxication 59 for larceny 114 miscellaneous and 1001 suspensions for reckless driving failure to show proof of financial responsibility failure to appear for hearing and miscellaneous. The piece notes listings including 690 by Mr Jones as agent the city of Jamestown and the Equitable Life Assurance Society and a past address.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Department of Revenue
Secretary of Revenue
J. Griffith Bourdmin
Jones
City of
Jamestown
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Prendergast Avenue
Mr. Jones
Typhoid Warning to Picnicers Across Grounds
Harrisburg reports typhoid germs lurk in water at many picnic grounds. Dr Campbell, director of health conservation, urges careful water source choice and proper food handling to prevent food poisoning or death, noting the health department inspects roadside water and posts safe water signs when fit for drinking.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Healtheras
Unger
D Moore Carinbell
Department of Wealth
Campbell
Bureau of Sanitary
The
Health Department
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Wilms, Phillips
Helen Detweiler
Waahton
Jackney
Pinky Hunter
Aunning
Whitley
White Street
Cornell University
Miss Ith Wood
South Street
Jamestown bin Scheol
Aess
Agust
Bellaf Waas
Gor‘fy
Columbus
Pennsylvania Liquor Trol ‘Board
Mine Press Club
Ralph Martin
Gyanford ‘Hoge
Kerak'a Grove
Crossingville
Crawford County
Public Works
Harold L. Ickes
Warren County
PWA
Erie County Court House
Ralph B. McGord
National Safety Council
Grand Valley
Erie Co-operative Milk Producers Association
Camp Mysticsrench Creek
Pollsck
Spring Creek
U.S
Owen Optical
R. Owen
Ajax Bldg
Corry
Penna
A. B- Depot
Earle
Cleveland
Frank J. Hogan
Washington, D. C
American Bar Association
Arthur T. Vanderbilt
Newark
N. J
Town Day State College
Pennsylania
Chapin's
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Miller’s Pharmacy
Eau Claire
Wis
Oil City
Evie
Edith Westley
Erie Bible Conference
Lake Erie
Word OF Life
Rexall Department
Boston
Ain Page
Render
Lew
Ie Ve
Qc Babbitt’s
Wan
Babbitt’s Lye
Sweetheart
Deane BC
Jeakes
Pillsbury's Flour
Weiner
Haneurs
WOLLS
White House
Manwell House Ib
A&p
SEA Foods
Jay Jee
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