Hummelstown Happenings and Local Visitors
Mrs Edward Campbell and children of Shamokin host family in Hummelstown. Visitors include John Gay and Win Gray from Philadelphia to see Dr Thomas G Fox. Soldiers of the 29th New York Infantry encamped south of town en route to Fort Niagara after Mt Gretna maneuvers. Granolithic pavement work on Main and Rosina streets near Zion Church. Various residents host, visit, or travel to nearby towns and shores.
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Edward Campbell
Shamokin
Edward Bolton
Robert T. Fox
Arthur Heller
John H. Gay
Sargentville
Maine
Jenette Hoover
New York
Edgar Nuskey
Middletown
William Erb
Lancaster
NM. A. Strickler
Detroit
Michigan
Edith McCall
Hagerstown
George Light
V. O. Yingst
J. Harvey Buch
Elizabethtown
Buch
M. F. Nissley
George A Zellers
George Crammer
Atlantic City
H. Wells Buser
Kathryn Ulrich
Paxtang Park
J. P. Dieffenderfer
West Milton
William Sanders
Mifflin
John Kouiz
Emma Thomas
Hilda Thomas
Akron
Ohio
29Th New York Infantry
Joseph Mumma
Fort Niagara
N. Y
Mt. Gretna
Main Street
Rosina Street
Zion Lutheran Church
Chemical Fire Co Benefit Festival in Hummels Town
A festival for the benefit of the Chemical Fire company of Hummels town will be held on Saturday evening August 17. The Acme band will provide music and refreshments will be served. The volunteers are making careful preparations to ensure a pleasant event for all attendees.
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Chemical Fire Company of
Hummelstown
Acme
Acme Band Plans State Charter and Fundraising Drive
The Acme band has formed and plans to apply for a state charter. It seeks new instruments, expects delivery within a week, and issues donation cards to every house to raise funds. The group will offer performances for civic events and private gatherings as equipment improves.
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Acme
Pennsylvania German Losing Its Force
The article argues that Pennsylvania German is gradually losing influence as a second language and medium of expression. It warns that exclusive use will limit personal growth and hinder economic prospects, suggesting knowing only Pennsylvania German is increasingly impractical.
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Pennsylvania
Changing Times Push Pennsylvania German Toward English
The Allentown Call argues Pennsylvania German must blend with English to seize opportunities. It notes German services persist in some districts and churches, but clerics warn the language grows weaker as understanding fades. The piece urges readers to read more English materials and practice speaking English to balance heritage with modern life.
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Allentown Call
The Other Way
A grade teacher asks how to prevent cats from getting their heads stuck in tin cans. A student suggests tying the cans to dogs tails as a solution, reflecting a naive yet earnest classroom moment.
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Jimmy
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