Labor Day celebrations beyond city parks proposed
Labor Day events move to locations beyond parks after a council backed ban on commercial use of park plots. A critic decries the crowds making the park a dust bowl. Traffic officer duties end today and WPA demolition clears the old Climax office building at Main and Third.
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Fred J. Weaver
Ty Council
Atlantic Refining Company
Certer-Pleasanttreet Corner
Erie
Frederic Center Street
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Climax
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Third Avenue
Dick Merker
Clymer
Bernard Burkett
Roben J. Brockman
Penn State
Arthur Shields
First Ward
Pwil
Lata
Skinner
WIRA
Wayne Township
Commonwealth
Fairs Show Strong Attendance Amid Economic Upturn
Attendance at fairs and agricultural exhibits signals improved business as public spending recovers. Record crowds at the Erie county fair and Chautauqua County Fair top previous highs, with 40 000 Monday and 20 000 Wednesday at the expo grounds. Theatres and amusements report rising patronage, and observers expect continued growth in business and industry despite prior lean years.
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Ditygar
Chautauqua County Fair
Stoneboro
Jaws Wane First Discussed 45 Years Ago in Auto Law
After eight years of debate the idea resurfaced noting autos became common and powerful. Ohio law now requires a judge to suspend or revoke licenses of those convicted of automobile manslaughter while intoxicated. Licenses will note each moving violation, excluding parking offenses, to deter reckless driving.
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Ohio
Witt's sun shooting phrase and pistol distinctions
The item asks what Witt means by the nautical phrase shooting the sun, requests the official flower of igen tudy, and asks what distinguishes a revolver from other pistols.
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Igen
Tudy
Crop Outlook Brightens With August Rainfall In Pa
Farmers report August rainfall steadied crops across Pennsylvania per the Federal State Crop Reporting Service. Corn prospers under showers and heat, oats grain fills but harvest slowed by wet weather, tobacco and late potatoes show strong potential, hay limited to alfalfa, apples and peaches sized and clean, grapes coloring as harvest slated for late September. Weather hints frost risk for early planting. pastures recovered. quality tobacco praised.
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Pennsylania
Ayie Gr
He Hrie
Health costs and potential saves from better living
Public health figures estimate annual sickness and accidents cost the nation 10 billion dollars. They say intelligent living and efficient use of health facilities could cut losses by 200 million, yielding equal value in goods and extra well being. Some waivers and licenses are discussed as part of state policy changes.
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Public Health
First Teral in America Railed in Danville
The first Teral in America was railed in Danville at the Reading Tron Company plant on Northumberland Street. The town’s founder General Daniel Montgomery built the first Danville house at Mill and Floam streets, which remains well preserved with very old furniture inside.
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America
Danville
Reading Tron Company
Northumberland Street
Daniel Montgomery
Mill and
Floam Streets
Belleville City Council Moves to Expand Public Meeting System
Belleville officials plan a new amplification network to broadcast council meetings citywide enhancing public access. The project aims to raise voices of residents during hearings and improve transparency across the municipality.
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Til
Pty
Roach Announces Laurel and Hardy Western Film Project
Hollywood notes producer Hal Roach will team Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in a Western comedy feature set in the 1890s. The untitled vehicle marks the duo’s first Roach collaboration in a Western, as camera eyes shift to a more dignified genre for star comedians.
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Hal Roach
Hardy
Roach
Santa Anita
Mardy
Mrs. Roach
Laurel and Hardy
Ato Murrey
Feen Parker
Bing Crosby
Gary Cooper
Jack Calis
Darryl Zanvele
Shirley Temple
Erie Woman to Head County Dem Campaign
Mrs. Theres Su. Jensky of 1224 Paraie street will lead the Women's Division of the Democratic campaign in Erie County. An official announcement by Mrs. J. D. Pequinot, regional director of the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women, notes Jensky as former president of the Democratic Women's Council of Bre and Brie County. The plan follows a recent meeting of neighbors and local officials.
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Theres Su. Jensky
Paraie Street
Democratic
Erie County
J. D. Pequinot
Tetinute
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Sulesky
Whatims Sheens
Democratic Women's Council of
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Brie Cownly
Eediceobors Tetim Harris
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files
A 1916 digest notes local deaths and travel. Dr William F Roswell died after a cattle treatment incident near the city. Mrs John McMahon died at Worth Street home after illness. John Cott died from injuries after a freight fall at Lovells. Born to Mr and Mrs Harvey, a son on September 5. A W Merrick returns from attending the G A R National Encampment in Kansas City and the State Fair in Lincoln. Col G P Rogers attends reunion of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteers in Union City. John Calhins departs on extended eastern trip.
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Ater
Williamsport
John Cott
A.W. Merrick
Hias
Kansas City
Lincoln
Col
G. P. Rogers
Union City
88Rd
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Sets New 24 Hour Speed Mark in Utah
John Cobin of England completed a 24 hour automobile speed run on Utah's salt bed, setting a new world record. He averaged 180.1631 miles per hour, surpassing Captain Eyston’s previous mark of 149.00 mph. British pilot Rose Richards signaled the finish as Cobin’s Nanier-Raitton racer crossed the line.
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Tuan
Tohn Cobin
England
Utah
George H. T. Byston
London
Tin Rose Richards
Cobb
Eyston
Clubman Hangs Sele On Honeymoon Trip
United Press reports a man identified as John Limedon Laighton, 28, clubman and World War naval officer from a wealthy family, reportedly hanged himself in his honeymoon hotel suite. His bride, a Philadelphia socialite, collapsed at the friends’ home.
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United Press
York
John Limedon Laighton
Friends
Mystery Lake Duck Lake Hides At 11000 Feet Elevation
The unidentified lake in Utah remains secret yet contains clear fresh water at an elevation near eleven thousand feet. No visible outlets are noted and the surrounding mountains rise above the area amid sparse wildlife.
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Cedarity
Uta
Petiiral
Utah
Clark Hits Landon Tax Speech in Senate Style Sparring
Senator Bennett Clark of Missouri blasts Governor Landon for a tax plan he calls favorable to Hearst, DuPont, and large fortunes. He accuses Landon of misrepresenting the 1926 Revenue Act and of bias against small firms while praising big corporate interests.
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Landon
Bennett Clark
Missouri
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Clark
Hearst
Buffalo
du Pont Liberty League
Tam
Lannon
Senate
London
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Wall Street
Roosevelt
Lanlon
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luPonts
Opton Miles
Tor Grundies
Local Bear Trapper Marks Two Great Specimens
Monticello Utah veteran bear trapper Roy Milan Selman of San Juan County completed a two month trapping period during which he secured two large bear specimens. He remains among the few professionals who still practice bear trapping as a livelihood.
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Monticello
Utah
Roy Milan Selman
San Joan County
Vateran
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