Franklin Roosevelt Remembered From German School Days
A 9 year old Franklin Roosevelt studied in Bad Nauheim Germany with his parents during a six week stay. Schoolmaster Herr Christian Bommersheim recalls a modest well behaved pupil who showed linguistic talent and left a lasting impression on the German class.
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Germany
Bad-Nauheim
Nauheim
Christian Bommersheim
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Herr Bommersheim
James Roosevelt
Frankling
Franklin Roosevelt
Tack Letters Show Clash Over Fergusonism and Patronage
A letter from Slim Creagh of Tulsa, Texas attacks Tack for supporting Fergusonism and seeks ethical use of influence, warning of post office patronage and urging support for more loyal leaders. The note includes a second message from E R T and a job inquiry from a Housekeeper Companion seeking a position with an elderly couple.
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Jim Ferguson
Jim
Tack
Slim Creagh
Tulsa
Texas
the Game Commission
Post Office
High School Boy Seeks Bike Purchase
A notes reads I would buy a bike for Tack. I am a high school boy and I wish to find a bicycle to give or trade. The fragment shows a young donor profile and a desire to help Tack with transportation.
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Tack
Lincoln Street
Paul Coy
Hollywood Premiere Plans Big Night For Sign of the Cross
The Paramount Theater hosts a Hollywood style premiere Friday eve for Cecil De Mille’s The Sign of the Cross. Front lights a la cinema district, lobby microphone for greetings, John Josey organ concert at 8, film at 8 30 with stars Claudette Colbert Elissa Landi Fredric March and Charles Laughton in Nero era Rome.
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Hollywood
Cecil de Mille
Paramount Theater
John Josey
Sogie
Rome
Nero
Claudette Colbert
Elissa Landi
Fredric March
Charles Laughton
Empress of Rome Poppaea Opens in Paramount Preview
Claudette Colbert stars as Poppaea in The Sign of the Cross a grand spectacle opening Friday night at 8 30 at the Paramount Theater with previews showcasing the epic production.
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Claudette Colbert
Poppaea
Rome
Paramount Theater
Weather Poem Argues Against Forecaster Hype
A column mocks a famed weather writer who predicts dire elements. It suggests climate better in Pot ter and argues for realism, urging readers to ignore inflated forecasts and enjoy clearer skies and lighter days elsewhere.
Zipper suit lost near Taylor or Polk and Seventh Street
Short notice items from a local page include a blue suede child zipper suit lost between Taylor or Polk and Seventh Street, with contact Mrs. Plasco G. Moore at 1215 Taylor Street. Also a purse found by two widows offering laundry work and asking its finder to call 752 North Pierce Street.
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Tack
Taylor Or
Polk
Seventh Street
Plasco G. Moore
Taylor Street
North Pierce Street
Boy seeks help to find his lost dog
A five year old boy offers a $1 reward for his light brown friendly dog missing since Monday night. He states he is well supported by two capable siblings and has letters of recommendation including from Dorney County State Bank. James Logan Bidwell signs at 2716 West Sixth Avenue.
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Dorney County State Bank
James Logan Bidwell
West Sixth Avenue
Missing white gold watch with diamonds and sapphires
Roberne Wilson of 1013 Harrison Street reports a Christmas gift missing watch. It is oval shaped with a white gold band and four diamonds and four sapphires. He asks for its return and thanks anyone who helps.
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Harrison Street
Roberne Wilson
Help Wanted and Assistance Notes From The Reader
A 22 year old seeks housekeeping or child care work with references. A Reader requests baby items for a friend expecting soon at 2108 West First Avenue. Another Reader reports a wrist watch lost between Central Junior and unspecified location.
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Tack
West First Avenue
Central
Grand Jury Resumes as Trials Delay to Friday Morning
Potter County grand jury resumes investigations on Thursday. No trials start until Friday morning when either Sims McCaskey or Arlie Plummer faces indictments. McCaskey is charged with robbery while Plummer faces two counts of failure to stop and render aid and driving while intoxicated.
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Grand Jury
Potter County
47Th District Court
Sims McCaskey
Arlie Plummer
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Bayer
Stainless
Resinol
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Depend
Taylor
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