High Power Radio Tests From WGY in August
Washington correspondent reports on August tests of alternating 40 and 12 kilowatt transmissions by WGY. Preliminary data from Bureau of Standards show high power does not drown out lower power stations or cause extra interference, but static and electrical disturbances remain key issues. Fading persists beyond 60 miles with constant fluctuations in received wave intensity, indicating high power does not solve fading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George HB. Manning
Washington
The
New Castile News
Washington, T.n
WGY
Bureau of Standard
Radio transmission zones limit night reception reliability
The text explains a station specific zone where signal strength guarantees interference-free reception. Within this area night reception is dependable, while beyond it, nighttime quality cannot be trusted. The dependable zone is small but grows with station power, influencing the perceived value of higher power to improve public reception.
Interesting History Of Taylor Family Reunion Agenda
A Taylor family reunion at Westfield Grange hall North Beaver Township marks an annual event since August 1894. William Taylor born 1778 in Ireland and Ann Wilson settled in Beaver County, raising eleven children and sixty grandchildren. The reunion features genealogical history by T. M. Stewart and notes notable descendants including bankers, ministers, teachers, and soldiers such as Joseph Taylor who joined the Greybeard Regiment at age 50. Office bearers include Frank Taylor president Rachel Robinson secretary Charles G. Douglass treasurer and Stewart historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Ann Taylor
Westfield /Grange hall
North Beaver Township
William Taylor
Little Beaver Township
Ireland
America
Ann Wilson
Mifflin County
Northumberland County
Taylor Association
T. M. Stewart
G. M. Taylor
Orville Reney
Sharon
Merter County
Taylor
Joseph Taylor
Thirty-fourth Infantry
Greybeard Regiment
Frank Taylor
Rachel Robinson
Edinburg
Charles G. Douglass
New Galilee
Thomas M. Stewart
Enoa Valley
Card Of Thanks Noting Flowers And Eggs Donation
The daughters of William Bratz express gratitude to friends for flowers and eggs donated after his death. Mrs H E Thompson of Sabethe Kansas is mentioned. A skillet aged seventy years old, in the Thomspon family for five generations, is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ¥. Bratz
H. E. Thompson
Sabethe, Kas
Cross Word Puzzle Clues List and Hints From Page
A fragmented cross word puzzle section presents horizontal clues 58 to 66 and vertical clues 1 to 65, with scattered garbled text and partial entries. It includes solving suggestions and a jumble of entries like porcelain, Greek god, and eye doctor as flow-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagaclaus
Poritio
SOLUTIONS Solution of Yesterday's Puzzle
The page presents a puzzle solution titled SOLUTIONS Solution of Yesterday's Puzzle in the Ch pALG e RIALFI section. It appears as a brief puzzle note with likely authoring initials and a reference to yesterday's challenge, signaling a continuation or clarification of a previous riddle.
Twenty Drowned Daily In France During Summer
Paris reports from L Excelsior state that about twenty deaths by drowning occur daily in France during the summer months. Last season saw 1,864 drownings, far surpassing all railroad, auto and aviation accident totals combined. Although the law from 1879 requires swimming instruction in the army and schools, swimming as a sport is largely unknown in France, making qualified teachers hard to find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M International Newe Parvicey
Paris
France
L'Excelsior
the Excelsior
Mexico Expects Historic Tourist Influx this Fall
Mexico City reports the latter part of September through October will see the largest travel influx from the United States. Businessmen and tourists aim to establish branches and renew contracts as a world fair runs through November attracting international exhibitors. US Chamber of Commerce in Mexico will assist inquiries. freight charges are reduced and duties waived on unsold exhibit goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Flythe
International News Service
Mexico City
Mexico
United States
United States Chamber of Commerce
Republic
Lhera
Boys And Girls Crossword Puzzle Clues
Yesterday's puzzle answered shows a playful word game with clues about a painter and a biblical likeness. It mixes slang phrases and quiz style hints for a light feature in the paper.
Dr John Thomas Resigns as State College President
Dr John M Thomas president of Pennsylvania State College since 1921 cleared his desk on Saturday and left for New Brunswick New Jersey to assume the presidency of Rutgers University this week. Since his June resignation expressions of regret have come from students alumni and friends. His administration emphasized service to the commonwealth and the people over a four year tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
John M. Thomas
Pennsylvania State College
New Brunswick
N. J
Rutgers University
Thomas
Hig
Commonwealth
Knnte
Farewell Party In Volant Home
A farewell party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Kanengeler in Volant to bid good luck before departure for Bessemer where they will reside. Attendees included Grover Walker and family, C E McCune family, Charles Gardner family, Harry Rudolph and family, and several local residents. Continued social notes list church activities, school openings, visitors, and neighborhood greetings through Volant and nearby towns.
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Volant
Paul Kanengelser
Bessemer
Grover Walker
Billy
C. E. McCune
Marie
Charles Gardner
Jane
Harry Rudolph
Gon Clayton
Richard Hillard
Kanengeiser
P. N. Taylor
Grove City
O. K
Mary Marshall
Polk
Helen Hilua
J. E. Hillard
Gensi Robert
Bis
Muriel Heve
Warren
Ellington
F. Willidy Kaneram
New Castle
Wesley Drake
Florence Miner
New Wilmington
Margaret Allen
Charles Drake
Lois and
Wesley
Frank Moorehead
Helen Louise Millard
Emerson Stevenson
Drake
Harlansburg Grange Hall
Mr. Kelley
Pittsburgh
Mary Wickerspoon
Ian Stanley
Tlorence Wilkins
Charlotte Daniels
Valent School
Arthur Black
Miss Davidson
Ralph EB. Watson
Miss Welker
Robert Nelson
Ellwood City
W. G. Wilkins
Gh. Latsk
Helen
Marie? Hillard
Muarle
John Sankey
Plaingrove
Herry Pottar
George Brown
Joe Brown
Biss Wilda Lusk
James
Boys School Clothing Opens for Fall Wardrobe
A local retailer announces and stocks a full line of boys clothing for the school season. Available items include lined pants with vests or paired with short and long pants, boys suits, small boys suits, top coats, school pants, caps with unbreakable fronts and neck wear in silks. Prices range from 50 cents to 15 dollars, with emphasis on durability and style for September through November.
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Lawrence Savings & Trust Co
East Washington Street
Artista’ Lanxus
Plantes
Artists’ League OF Pittsburgh
Birth Ave
Fir Ave
Pittsburgh, Pa
the Citizen's National Bank
Annail Newnton
Westfield Grange Wall
Certo
Cer
Beniage
Bridie
Spadadike
Ame
Rialfi
Giorgio Porgie
Lule
John Thomas
Penn State College
Other
Anat
Nature
S.S.S
Bulbransen
Milleman Music
T. Washington St
Lawrence Avenue
Wwood Cty
Thorn & Summers
East Long Avenue
Bailey’s Auto Supply
South
Jefferson Street
South America
Peru
Brazil
Funland
Dick Talmadge
Thur
Fisher’s Big Store
Washington Street
Long Avenue
Fishers
Smith
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