Explosion damages new garage at Kane near borough border
Kane Sept 21 Explosion of a dynamite charge outside the new Avenall garage on the Mi Jewett road caused 400 in damage. Eight people in upstairs living quarters escaped harm as a two by two foot brick wall hole opened. Police recovered burlap fragments and questioned owner Peter Avenall who has no known enemies or motive.
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Unpleasant Affliction Lalophobia Defined
Lalophobia is a reluctance to speak due to fear of mispronunciation grammar mistakes or stuttering. It describes anxiety over verbal error leading to avoidance of conversation. The term frames speech fear as a specific phobia affecting communication.
Pontiac to unveil new 1929 models October 14
Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors plans the national announcement of 1929 models for October 14. H. J. Klingler, general manager, told reporters at the divisional preview. Factory payrolls stand at about 6,400, with roughly the same number employed at the adjacent Fisher Body plant building Pontiac bodies.
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State fifth in potato production in 1938
Sylvania ranked fifth in potato production on September 1 among the forty eight states despite a crop greatly reduced by bright and unfavorable weather conditions. Pennsylvania's 1938 harvest is estimated at 22,381,000 bushels, down from 25,215,000 in 1937 and below the ten year average of 25,296,000. The indicated average yield this year is 117 bushels per acre, versus 123 last year.
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State Department of Agriculture
Statewide bid to reorganize judiciary in Allegheny County
The Grand Jurors Association of Allegheny County promoted a statewide campaign to reorganize the state's minority judiciary. At a meeting last night the group also agreed to assist the Pennsylvania Bar Association in probing the offices of justice of the peace and aldermen.
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Grand Jurors Association
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Justice of the Peace
State's farm output and growsaverages at a glance
Year and ten year average of 11 bushels. The state's 12,000 commercial growers average 250 bushels to the sere.
New four room bridge school planned for Venango area
Formal application under the Thompson Act seeks a $50,000 four room brick school at Plumer near the United Presbyterian church. The state would fund construction. Cornplanter township would pay 850 annually for 40 years with 50 percent rent covered by the state department of public instruction. The present century old building is cited as a fire hazard with inadequate space and facilities.
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Plumer United Presbyterian Church
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Long Range School Survey Emphasized by U S Official
Harrisburg reports Dr Les ter J Ade superintendent of public instruction urged comprehensive long range surveys to determine school housing needs. He cited a Federal Office of Education study noting modern buildings are needed but should be built only where required, based on population trends economic and social factors and educational programs for all residents.
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Harrisburg
Lester J. Ade
Federal Office of Education
Carp an Intelligent Fish
The carp, though despised by fishermen, is one of the most intelligent of all fish.
Corry Masons to Act as Hosts for Knights Templar Event
Clarence Commandery in the Masonic Hall announced tentative plans for the Twelfth Division Knights Templar bell to be held in Corry on Thursday evening October 14. Warren, Erle, and Mearville fraternities will join Corry members in a major annual event. Ft Lawrence Davis announced committee chairmen C M Howard and Orrin M Hillburg. a tureen dinner was served by the Ladies Auxiliary at 3:30.
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