Keystone Poultrymen Will Take Auto Tour
Keystone poultrymen plan an annual auto tour to New Hampshire August 19 to 21 led by John Vandervort extension poultry man of Pennsylvania State College. They will assemble at Durham and visit six poultry plants including the experiment station poultry farm at the State University where Professor Charles, formerly of the State, is now department head.
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Keystone Poultrymen
New Hampshire
John Vandervort
Pennsylvania State College
Durham
N. H
Pennsylvania Birdmen
Experiment Station
The
State University
Charles
Formariy
Bath School District Financial Report
The Bath School District auditors report receipts of 22 281 39 and expenditures 21 120 70, ending treasury 1 160 60. Total revenue 22 281 39 includes property tax 12 256 29, per capita levy 3 520 00, state aid 4 907 53, and other sources. Expenditures total 21 120 70 across general control, instruction, operation, auxiliary agencies, maintenance, fixed charges, debt service and capital outlay. Assets show 58 715 30 in total, with bonded debt 15 000 and 5 000 bonds redeemed during the year. Auditors: Clark P. Smith, E. A. Edwards, W. J.
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Bath
Treasury
Liberty High School
Clark P. Smith
E. A. Edwards
W. J
Bath A A Noses Out Fullerton Ramblers In Eighth
Bath A A edged the Fullerton Ramblers 7 to 6 in the eighth inning at Bath. Schoenenberger pitched all nine innings with seven strikeouts as Bath A A collected seven hits to Fullerton’s five in a Sunday game.
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Bath A. A
Fullerton Ramblers
Town Jottings Chronicle Local Weekend Notes
Mr and Mrs Harry E Frey visited friends at Brodheadsville on Sunday. Mrs Steckel, 87, mother of Mrs Charles Graver of Cross Roads, died Monday after weeks of illness. Various locals traveled to Lansdowne Stockertown and Bethlehem. A 10 year old Doris Gum fractured her leg near Main street crossing and is at St Luke's Hospital. Town Council toured the Water plant for reservoir specifications. Charles Diener brought home his son from Fort Wayne NJ resort. Mrs Chancellor Martens and child from Bethlehem stayed with relatives. Admin letters granted to A S Achenbach and J A Achenbach for Samuel Achenbach estate. Associated Gas and Electric upgrades lines locally. George Sherer purchased a new auto. Administration letters granted for Samuel Achenbach estate.
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Harry E. Frey
Brodheadsville
Steckel
Charles Graver
Cross Roads
John Topfer
Reginald Helffrich
Lansdowne
Donald L. Helffrich
Samuel R. Miller
Stockertown
Bruce Doyle
Miller
Raymond Gum
Baer Hospital
Doris Gum
Raymond A. Gum
Main Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Edward A. Edwards
North Walnut Streets
J. H. Sencenbach
Nazareth
George Diener
Fort
N. J
Charles
New Jersey
Chancellor Martens
Child
Bethlehem
John Nissley
Camp Minsi
Tobyhanna
Charles Bader
Clinton Bartholomew
Mark R. Kreidler
New York City
Herbert Nolf
Klecknersville Hotel
Arlene Benninger
Stephen Scheffler
Nisky
Mary Blair
Fourtown
Bath
George E. Sherer
Achenbach
J. A. Achenbach
Samuel Achenbach
Associated Gas and Electrics Company
William Groff
Easton
Rebecca Graver
Catasauqua
Sunnyside
David Plotnick
Esther Roth
Harrisburg
Graver
Greckel
Luther Schlegel
Athletics
Washington
Philadelphia
Bath Lions Club gathers at Camp Hora Lema with two guest speakers
The Bath Lions Club held a semi monthly meeting at Camp Hora Lema near Point Phillips under the shadow of the Blue Ridge. Frank R. Haidle presided while Assemblyman Francis Ede spoke on public duty for business leaders.
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Bath Lions Club
Camp Hora Lema
Blue Ridge Mountains
Point Phillips
Frank R. Haidle
Bonsteai
Weaver
Stricker
Frank Graver
Lion Helffrich
Francis Ede
Pen Argyl
Lions Club
Haidle
Koehler
Bath Club
Pennsylvania
Wyoming Valley
Toledo, C
Mabel E. Koehler
Bridgeton
Reginald Helffrich
John Topfer
Bath
Mr. Reimer
Hoch Family Reunion Planned for Saturday
The Hoch family annual reunion is scheduled for Saturday August 16 at Schoenersville Park at 2 PM rain or shine. Abbot Hoch presides with Truman Bittenbender as secretary and Robert F. Silfies as treasurer. William H. Hoch from Bath serves on the sports committee with various games and special prizes to entertain attendees.
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Hoch
Schoenersville Park
Abbot Hoch
Truman_ Bittenbender
Robert F. Silfies
William H. Hoch
Bath
Danner Family Holds Twelfth Reunion at Indian Trail Park
The 12th annual Danner family reunion gathered yesterday at Indian Trail Park in Pennsville with members and friends bringing cats for dinner and supper. Samuel W. Danner of Bath served as president and Clark P. Smith of Bath as secretary amid an engaging program that featured games. The piece notes the fourth assistant Postmaster General oversees the mail department and muses on the duties of the postal hierarchy.
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Danner
Indian Trail Park
Pennsville
Samuel W. Danner
Bath
Clark P. Smith
Legion Juniors dominate Summit Hill in 22-6 win
Bath Legionnaires routed Summit Hill on their home ground scoring 26 hits led by Barrall who pitched well and hit a three bagger and a home run. He struck out 11 as Bath built a 14 run lead in the first half of the contest with Houser adding four safeties and Bath's lineup delivering power throughout.
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Bath Legionnaires
Summit Hill
Barrall
Bath
aO!ively
Bath Boys
Houser
Bath Juniors to Battle Bath A. A. Tonight
The Bath Juniors challenge Bath A. A. in a twilight game this Thursday at six. Legion Juniors manager Charles H. Anangst says victory is in the bag. A large crowd is expected to attend the exciting contest.
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Bath
Bath A. A
Charles H. Anangst
Legion Juniors
Local Fishing Party to Cape May Enjoy Deep Sea Trip
A Bath city bus tour to Cape May N J yielded a Sunday deep sea fishing outing with over 300 fine fish caught and evenly shared among the party. John Bauer caught the day’s largest fish while several men suffered seasickness. The group included Joseph Mary Lewis Funk John E Beers Gilmore Harding Will Stocker Chris Muscler Frank and John Bauer Harry Weaver Mike Schmalzer Clayton Haupt Henry Silvius Raymond Shoemaker Fred Christian Joseph Manning and others from Northampton.
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Cape May
N. J
John Bauer
Joseph Mary
Lewis Funk
John E. Beers
Gilmore Harding
Will Stocker
Chris Muscler
Frank
Obituary of Sarah A Steckel at Cross Roads
Sarah A. Steckel widow of Jonas Steckel died at her daughter and son in law Charles Grover home at Cross Roads aged 86 from complications. She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Charles Graver two brothers and two sisters and funeral services will be held today at 2 from Mr Graver home and Moorestown cemetery burial officiated by Rev H D Clauss and Rev William Helffrich.
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Sarah A. Steckel
Jonas Steckel
Charles Grover
Cross Roads
Charles Graver
Ervin Schaeffer
Klecknersville
Charles Schaeffer
St. Joseph
E. L. Poe
John Yeager
Allenton
Graver
Moorestown
H. D. Clauss
William A. Helffrich
Forecasts for Airways Expansion by Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau aims to provide frequent weather reports along about 13,000 miles of airways. About 8,000 miles will have 24 hour teletype exchanges, while 5,000 miles rely on telephone or telegraph reports. Expansion includes Nome Alaska with new first order station and pilot balloons, and Hawaii interisland stations feeding radio reports to Honolulu for pilots between islands.
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Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Continental
United States
Alaska
Nome
Fairbanks
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Gooseberry Trifle Recipe Method and Serving Suggestion
Gooseberries are cooked to a pulp in water, then sweetened to taste. The fruit is placed in a serving dish and cooled, topped with boiled custard and whipped cream, and served with thin bread and butter.
Summer Session at Penn State Close
The Penn State Summer Session closed after a record enrollment of 3312 students, Dr. W. Grant Chambers credited the program’s improved curriculum and a rising cadre of serious, mature attendees, noting the shift toward higher quality.
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Penn State
Pennsylvania State College
W. Grant Chambers
Many Graduate at State College in August Commencement
One hundred sixty seven degrees were conferred at the seventh August summer commencement of the Pennsylvania State College. Of the graduates, 51 were advanced degrees. The class represents 38 counties and 12 other states and nations, the largest August class to date. Dr. Arthur Holmes of the University of Pennsylvania spoke. Among bachelor’s degrees, 80 came from Education, 18 Liberal Arts, 12 Engineering, plus small numbers from Agriculture, Chemistry and Physics, and Mineral Industries.
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Ual
Pennsylvania State College
Pennsylvania
Arthur Holmes
University of Pennsylvania
Ralph D. Hetzel
School of Education
School of Liberal Arts
School of Engineering
Penn State Old Main to House Chinese Room
Old Main at Pennsylvania State College is to feature a Penn State China room when rebuilt. Lingnan University, Canton will furnish Chinese items arriving in New York, with a New York representative to install them at State College for conferences including the Penn State in China Mission board.
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Penn State
Pennsylvania State College
Penn State-China
Lingnan University
Canton
China
New York
University
State College
Penn State In China Mission Board
Agricultural College
G. W. Groff
L. M. Zook
Lingnan
Far East School
Dean R. L. Watts
Penn State School of Agriculture
Weekly Health Talk on Relaxation and Productivity
Doctor Theodore B. Appel urges balance as restlessness grows in modern life. He notes advances in living standards come with nerve strain and urges deliberate relaxation to preserve health. He contrasts animal patience with human overdrive and calls for saner, healthier living to extend life. Representative Swing seeks U S purchase of Lower California, noting Americans have already spent enough money there.
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Theodore B. Appel
Harrisburg
California
Thanana
Style and Swords in Historical Dress and Hawaiian Forests
The text notes how capes and conte led to quicker sword access and explains how fashion influenced hand placement. It then discusses Hawaii forests, valuing koa mahogany lightly, totaling about 1,000,000 acres, with tropical species and mesquite, and highlights Ollalehuan as valuable for watershed protection.
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Hawaii
Washington Star
Encouraging Fact by Thoreau on waking and aspiration
A concise Thoreau quotation extols awakening through infinite expectation of dawn. It asserts the human capacity to elevate life by conscious effort, emphasizing inner renewal over external aids and the power of steadfast endeavor.
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Henry D, Thoreau
Dowel Bible Doual Founding and Religious Center
In northern France the Dowel Bible Doual served as a political and religious propaganda center for exiled English Catholics. Philip II of Spain founded a university there in 1562 and together with St William established an English college in 1568. The Doual Bible was prepared there.
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Doual
France
Philip 1I
Spain
St William
Washington's cabinet idea shaped early U S governance
President Washington effectively created the cabinet system though not mandated by the Constitution. The Constitution allowed separate departments and required heads to report their department activities to the chief executive.
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Washington
Plane Basis Survey Affects Land Division Waits for Clarity
The Geological Survey explains land division uses a plane surface model. A quarter of a section on level land equals a quarter section on rolling land in measure, but rolling terrain may expose more surface area.
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Geological Survey
Roman Numerals and Their Powers Explained
A short explanation notes how Roman numerals work. Repeating a letter adds value, a smaller value after a larger adds, and a smaller before a larger subtracts. A dash over a numeral multiplies its value by a thousand.
Deadly Third Rail Warns on Track Danger
Rail safety notes describe third rails as highly charged and instantly fatal if touched. Authorities state trains must keep the rail exposed only when necessary, with precautions in place to prevent contact and protect the public.
Paper bag invention traced to ancient China
A brief note outlines that folding paper into bags originated in China and that the modern paper bag evolved over centuries. It remains unclear who first created the present form.
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China
Hin The foo rooke the boat and eyes an oncoming car
A fragmented Florida Times Union item notes Hin The foo once stole a boat long ago and now repairs an auto while watching an approaching car. The report uses unclear wording and preserves the basic event of past boat theft and current risky driving observation.
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Eiden
Florida Times-Union
Famous Heres Race at Churchill Downs
The Kentucky derby is a $10,000 race for three year olds. It covers one and a quarter miles. It was run at one and a half miles from 1675 to 1896 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky.
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Churchill Downs
Louisville
No Wonder a Kryptologist Traces the Conscience’s Origin
A cryptologist traces the origin of conscience to about 200 B C, noting that even aged figures like Washington Post editorials reflect ancient ideas. This brief, reflective line links early philosophy to modern moral thought.
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B.C
Washington Post
Man says one should pick good friends first
Vielie Eben insists a man must stand by friends and select good companions as the starting point for loyal support, quoting the Washington Star to emphasize choosing reliable associates.
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Viele Eben
Washington Star
Benefits of Travel in Real World Perception
A brief reflection cites Doctor Johnson on travel shaping imagination by reality. It argues that moving beyond speculative thought to observe things as they are enhances understanding and perspective.
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Doctor Johnson
Sparrows and Quiet Neighborhoods in Old News Snips
A garbled collection cites sparrow taming and cricket measures, noting that English sparrows are hard to tame and that leagues of various lengths once varied by country. It references a quiet neighborhood and a quote about home life, ending with a poetical line about honey and sugar.
Ode to a Motor Cop Revised Version
A compact verse praising a motor cop as a guardian of order. The poem hints at national themes, presenting the officer as strong and vigilant amid a throng of drivers, framing law enforcement as a pincher against reckless behavior.
Walter P Chrysler's Traffic Talks
A summer motor trip guide highlights National Forests drawing 28 786 000 visitors and National Parks crowds, with routes and campsites promoted. It advises seeking maps from Forest Service and Park Service, Touring Bureau, and gas company maps, noting detours and weekend traffic hot spots for planning.
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National Parks and Forests
National Forests
National Parks
United States Forest Service
National Park Service
Washington
American Automobile Association
Seventeenth
Pennsylvania Avenues
Wash
Ington
D.C
Abdominal Pain And Caution In Self Medication
A cautionary column warns against self medicating for bellyache especially in women and children. It urges consulting a family physician promptly, avoiding castor oil purges and strong herbal tonics, and notes risks from aloes podophyllin belladonna and other potent remedies.
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Bright
Meek do not make a splash yet inherit the earth
A narrator recalls incidents of anger and restraint in daily life. A driver who stays silent wins out over an accuser after a fender bender. A bitter letter prompts a nonresponse, teaching that the most paralyzing reply is none at all. The piece contrasts meekness with bold display.
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Jobs
D. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Gooseberries and Preserves from Colonial Cookery
A quaint excerpt on preparing gooseberry jam and related desserts including peach ice cream and peaches in syrup. It lists ingredients, steps for jam making with red currant juice, cooling in jars, and cautions on stirring and skimming. Mention of peach ice peel and diverse fruit desserts reflects old New England cooking habits with practical tips and early recipe variations.
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New England
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Bath School Dist. Financial Report
Schoenenberger
Page Siz
Fred J. Scheetz
WM. D
Kunkel Recgte
Heatrola
Pioneer Flyer
Glenn H. Curtiss
Bath Juniors
Ruth Nissley
Melvin Warre
Allentown
William C. Brober
Dorney Park
Thomas E. Whalen, Jr
Sensenbach
Budd Sensenbach
Cama Minsi
Boy Scouts
J. A. Blair
New Castle News
Macon
Walter P. Chrysler
Sone Chelt
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