Local Society Merge and Bath Area Weekend Notes
The August Wo mans Missionary Society meeting will merge with the Young Girl s Guild, each bringing a friend, on Thursday evening. Bath A A defeated Tatamy A A 22 to 8 on Horner Field with Shamowsky starring in offense and defense. Dorothy Gish of Allentown visited relatives here, and several Bath residents were noted at family events and weekend trips to the Poconos and Cresco.
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Wo's Missionary Society
Young Girl's Guild
F. A. Edwards
North
Walnut Street
Warren Odenwelder
Behoenersville
Odenwelder
Northampton Street
Enson Silk Co
Bath A. A
Horner Field
Smart
Tatamy
Manning
Shamowsky
Jamestown electric plant praised in municipal pamphlet
A Niagara Hudson pamphlet lauds Jamestown New York publicly owned electric plant for low rates and efficient management by a compensated board of public utilities. The report notes tax exemptions, bond financing, and argues that despite advantages, Jamestown does not consistently beat private utilities on all consumer classes. It contrasts Jamestown with Tonawanda figures and highlights tax and financing implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
New York
Niagara Hudson Power Corporation
Niagara Hudson
Board of Public Utilities
Tonawandas
Norwich woman hails Kruschen fat loss claim
A Norwich Connecticut woman claims rapid weight loss using Kruschen Salts, reporting 16 pounds lost after a first dose and improved sleep after night shifts, but she warns others not to rely on Kruschen for safe reduction.
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Norwich
Conn
Ergecen
Altore America
United States Marines Known as Sea Soldiers
Major William B. Croka explains that United States Marines are now commonly called Sea Soldiers due to their duties aboard battleships, aircraft carriers, cruisers, and scouting craft. The Leathernecks have served afloat since 1775, evolving from riflemen to guarding ship systems and training for land operations as part of the Navy’s modern force.
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Uncle Sam
Navy
Marine Corps
Continental Congress
Heavyweight King Baer Shares Sweet Tooth Confidence
Max Baer, heavyweight champion, samples a huge party cake in his honor hosted by Philadelphia friends. He says sweets give pep and energy before and after fights, linking to Jack Dempsey who valued sweet snacks. He adds spinach supports such a path to championship.
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Max Baer
Philadelphia
Fistiana
Jack Dempsey
Retirement Fund Records 13 156 Members Aug 1
The State Employees' Retirement Fund lists 13 156 members as of August 1. In July 180 members retired or withdrew and 380 new members were added.
Marines on Navy Ships and Shore Involvement
Marines function as an integral part of a ship's naval gunnery team and train to operate secondary and anti aircraft guns. They must be ready to land on hostile or friendly shores to protect lives and property and conduct base seizures. They also enjoy shipboard sports and entertainment while sleeping in hammocks or folding cots and stow them each morning.
State patrol checks 400 foreign trucks monthly
State highway patrolmen review roughly 400 foreign trucks each month to ensure compliance with Pennsylvania laws. The fund balance stands at $13,771,944.52, with $13,421,500.00 invested and the remainder held in cash at June’s end.
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Pennsylvania
Weekly Health Talk warns against dinitrophenol weight loss drug
The article quotes Dr. Theodore B. Appel warning adults about slimming with dinitrophenol. It notes the drug raises metabolism but carries toxic dangers, including a physician’s death from overdose. It urges professional supervision, proper diet, and cautions against proprietary products lacking medical oversight. It also mentions annual rate fees becoming effective August 1 and the 1934 aggregate expected to exceed 1,700,000.
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Theodore B. Appel
Bargain Tags Boost Motor Vehicle License Plate Applications
Motor vehicle license plates sold at bargain prices drive 2000 to 3000 applications daily to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Officials estimate more than 60,000 registrations will be sold at the half price promotion.
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Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Om-Cials
Incendiary and Suspicious Fires Probed by State Agencies
In July the Bureau of Fire Protection and Pennsylvania State Police investigated thirty seven cases of incendiary and suspicious fires.
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Bureau of Fire Protection
Pennsylvania State Police
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Missionary Meeting
Tof
Rissmiller
Stermer
Shunk
Caffrey
Taylor
Marshang
Ernst
Ebner
Harding
Dondenese
Shamows
Barrall
Ci Ebner
P Shunk
Tamamy A
Allen
Dondonese
Wessener
A! Ernst
Werkheiser
Henry
Bartholomew
DR. W. Cal. Nickel
Main Street
Nazareth, Pa
United States
SEA Soldiers
Wm. B. Croka
Sale Firstane
Dee Dayton
Way
So von
CUT Rate Tire CO
N. 7Th St
Allentown
Willowdale Farms
Keshel
South Spruce Street
Gulf Oil
Nazareth
Ford
Farp Wannie
Columbia Broadcasting System
Universal Credit Company
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