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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1938
Page
6
The post notes Treasury figures for June showing receipts of 26.98 million dollars and expenditures of 38.66 million, leaving a balance of 2.48 billion. Customs receipts for the month amounted to 3.01 million.
Pennsylvania producers gain a licensing and bonding law while party leaders clash over harmony conferences. Reports hint at possible moves against Lawrence, Kennedy, and Lewis factions as Kennedy-Gurley loyalty wanes in the state committee amid post primary shifts.
Six airmen bound for a New Guinea scientific expedition depart Honolulu at 5 p m on a twin motor flying boat led by Richard Archbold research associate at the American Museum of Natural History heading 2 300 miles west to Wake Island en route to Midway for a possible leg to Hollandia New Guinea The mission aims to bring supplies and return specimens for shipment to the museum in New York CLY.
Secretary James F. Bogardus of the State Department of Forests and Waters said CCC efforts in Pennsylvania state forests were constructive and careful. He noted explicit CCC instructions to protect rare plants while building roads and trails and that wilderness areas were left undisturbed except where paths were routed to prevent fires. The CCC camps have planted millions of trees for reforestation, all adapted to Pennsylvania conditions.
Dr. Lester K.K. Ade, Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced today that recognition of handicapped children in our school system is prompting the establishment of more sight conservation classes, classes for the blind, deaf classes, speech correction, orthopedic, and nutrition classes.
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Animal Industry reports enrollment of stallions is well ahead of last year with 348 animals listed now versus 860 at this time a year ago, signaling increased participation and recordkeeping activity.
Reports from state universities show that in the first half of the current school year twelve thousand eighty one teachers in service took collegiate work. The figure represents nearly twenty percent of the Commonwealths sixty eight thousand seven hundred fifty seven teachers.
The 175th anniversary of the Battle of Bushy Run will be observed with ceremonies and reflections on the historic clash. Organizers emphasize local heritage, with commemorations planned at theBushy Run battlefield site and related events across the area.
A strategic clash dated August 6 and 6, 1938, occurred during the French and Indian War era. The battlefield lies near Greensburg in Westmoreland County, outlining a notable military engagement in colonial Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture cites a United States Department of Commerce survey showing nearly twenty percent of tractors on American farms were manufactured last year and more than thirteen percent of autos are 1937 models. One in six farm owned automobiles is ten years old or older.
Progress Dr Lester K Ade Superintendent of Public Instruction today announced that 44 performances of aviators set the pace of modern progress and stir the new generation to heroic ambitions to build a greater world.
Pennsylvania reports fifth in paid memberships for the World's Poultry Congress to be held in Cleveland in 1939. Frank Hy Ellis of Elverson chairs the state membership and attendance committee.
Public hearings in Harrisburg on June 13 and Johns town on June 15 examine a proposed long term marketing agreement to regulate interstate commerce in Irish potatoes from inter-producing states.
James J. States, acting director of the Bureau at Markets, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, warned farmers and growers against extending credit to out of state buyers after complaints about postdated checks for produce and baby chicks proving worthless. He urged preliminary investigation before accepting payments from distant buyers.
Apple Markets Pennsylvania has sold a larger percentage of its surplus applies since April 1 than any of five other leading apple producing states. During April the Pennsylvania prowess with the cooperation of the State Department of Agriculture conducted an apple marketing campaign. New York and New Jersey conducted similar campaigns.
The Philadelphia city committee reelected John B. Kelly as chairman and adopted a resolution opposing removal of Matthew H. McCloskey from the party councils, signaling a strengthened Gurley-Lewis faction in the governor race. The debate centers on maintaining a separate organization within the campaign.
Governor Earle met with David Kanes, regional director of the CIO State County and Municipal Workers, to discuss grievances by Liquor Control Board and Highways Department employees. Kanes requested the conference to present demands for higher wages and improved conditions, and charged discrimination against highway workers in Indiana County.
A power shock fatality is reported near Clearfield on a June 7 incident involving an individual identified as Wray. Details are sparse, with the event described as a fatal electrical accident occurring at a local power facility or site. Further information pending official clarification.
A reader challenged with a humorous set of brain teasers. Questions cover week intervals, royal titles, sea measures, geography, and a three-part division of The Three Musketeers. Answers promised on page 11.
A 70 year old man, Fink, died in a hospital after being burned by a 7200-volt power line while attempting to repair lights at his rural cotloide in New Millport. He was thrown and suffered back injuries in the incident.
The record notes the transfer of the W H Boring estate to party 8 Brendlinger comprising 41.05 acres with a westward boundary toward Whedthalet. The document lists the transaction as a property conveyance and records the parcel size and direction.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names such as Brendlinger Brondiinger Brondiinger and Andrew Ry Kralick with property references. Mentions Clara A. Palmer to Rt Rev Hug C Hoyle, 84 acre. Burrell Josiah Fisher to Glen Widewart, 1? acres. plus Marion Center and Washington.
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