France on Verge of Revolt Says Listening Post
The Listening Post reports visiting French observers warn of a coming 1935 revolt by the common people driven by graft across chambers parties. They allege blocs profit from smuggling bonds and taxes, predicting Paris will see a bloody upheaval before year’s end.
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France
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Paris
MR. Fletcher
Henry P. Fletcher
Republican National Committee
Pen and Pencil Club
Philadelphia
Fletcher
Charles W. Carroll
Pennsylvania
Carroll
Card party and ball for Roosevelt Foundation in Piremen's Auditorium
The Local Committee plans a Wednesday night event from 8 to 12 for the Roosevelt Foundation for Infantile Paralysis sufferers at Warm Springs Georgia. Irvin J. Mets Jr. chairs with Clark P. Smith as treasurer and a large committee including Postmaster Arthur B. Scheffler William H. Barrall and others. Music by Ken Brader and his Saracens. Also notes about Randolph Bartholomew Miss Elizabeth Sencenbach and Lella Houser traveling to Philadelphia and a cold Sunday morning in Bath.
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Piremen
Roosevelt Foundation
Warm Springs
Irvin J. Mets, Jr
Clark P. Smith
Arthur B. Scheffler
William H. Barrall
C. F
Young Bath girl injured in coasting accident
Alice Lerch a 12 year old Bath resident was seriously hurt Saturday afternoon when her sled struck a tree on Meyers Hill. She was rushed to Allentown Hospital for an operation and blood transfusions. Scout Master John Spanitz helped, and she is improving. The incident occurred behind Alex Saras’s Northampton street home.
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Alice Lerch
Clarence F. Lerch
Bath
Meyer's Hill
Miss Lerch
Allentown Hospital
John Spanitz
Alex Saras
Northampton Street
Bath girl Dorothy Bartholomew announces engagement
Dorothy Rebecca Bartholomew of Bath becomes engaged to Kenneth Paul Abel of Nazareth. Bartholomew, Bethlehem Business College 1928 graduate, stenographer at Pennsylvania-Dixie Cement in Bath. Abel, Nazareth High School and Lafayette College 1926 graduate, Penn Dixie Cement employee. No wedding date set. Jurors drawn for February 18 term include Bartholomew and Moser. Seem visits from Lucien Neff. The Girl's Guild rehearses a Thank-offering program at Reformed Church.
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Harry B. Bartholomew
Bath
Dorothy Rebecca Bartholomew
Kenneth Paul Abel
Frank Abel
Nazareth
Bartholomew
Bethlehem Business College
Pennsylvania Dixie Cement Corp
Abel
Nazareth High School
Lafayette College
Kappa Phi Kappa
Pennsylvania-Dixie Cement Corporation
John Bartholomew
Herbert Hess
Lewellyn Miller
Wm. J. Moser
Lucien Neff
Philadelphia
J. H.” Seem
Girl's Guild of the Reformed Church
Rachel E. Worman
Allentown
Jas. K. Worman
Inattentive Drivers Cause Large Share Of Crashes
Division of Safety records show inattentive motorists made up over one third of drivers in accidents last year. They were involved in 18 731 crashes and 10 677 injuries not fatal.
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Division of Safety
Farm prices in Pennsylvania end year higher than 1933
The index of prices paid by Pennsylvania farmers fell two points from November 15 to December 15 but closed the year six points above the 1933 end. Grain, meat, dairy, and poultry indices rose over the year while fruit and vegetable prices dropped, driven mainly by potato prices.
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Pennsylvania
Federal
State Crop Reporting Service
Civil Service Examinations Announced for Several Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open examinations for engineering draftsman highway 1800 a year junior medical officer interne St Elizabeths Hospital Washington associated supervisor elementary retrication 3200 a year Indian Field closing date February 18 1935. Salaries are reduced up to 5 percent for economy and 3 1/2 percent for retirement annuity. All states except Vermont Virginia Maryland and the District of Columbia share appointments. only engineering draftsman is affected by state apportionment law. Information from the Secretary of the United States Civil Service Board of Examiners at the Nazarath post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Public Roads
St Elizabeths Hospital
Washington, D. C
Vermont
Virginia
Maryland
Washington, D
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Nazareth
State farms yield record crop gains 1934
Seventeen large institutional farms under the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare produced 36 percent above county averages in 1934 with some crops more than triple the local yield. Harrisburg Hospital led, producing 165 percent above Dauphin county's average. Total outputs included 102,448 bushels of corn from 1036 acres, 8100 tons ensilage, 39,699 oats, 26,417 wheat, 3958 tons hay, 140,973 bushels potatoes and 3874 barley. Farm managers aim to keep annual yields at least 50 percent above county averages through improved practices.
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Pennsylvania Department of Welfare
Harrisburg Hospital
Daulphin
Referees Decide 9640 Worker Compensation Cases in 1934
Referees in workmen's compensation disposed of 9640 cases in 1934, up 427 from 1933. Despite a heavier schedule, total cases on hand rose by 530 from year start to year end, finishing 1934 with 4246 cases versus 3716 a year earlier.
Teacher ratio challenges as enrollments rise in PA colleges
Enrollment at State Teachers Colleges in Pennsylvania nearly doubles from 1923 to 1933 while full time faculty grows from 514 to 652, per Department of Public Instruction records.
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Pennsylvania
Department of Public Instruction
Enrollment Growth Pushes Pennsylvania Schools Over Two Million
Between 1923 and 1933 the total enrollment in Pennsylvania public schools grades 1 to 12 rose from 1,703,000 to 1,933,000, an increase of more than 200,000. Kindergarten pupils push the total above 2,000,000.
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Pennsylvania
Public kindergartens in Pennsylvania edge higher
Over the past decade Pennsylvania public schools added little to the kindergarten count. In 1923 there were 575 kindergartens and recent records show a total of 589.
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Pennsylvania
Local gossip notes social visits and moves in town
Numerous residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives, staying with friends, or moving their homes. Names include Howard Uhler at St Luke's Bethlehem return to North Street, many from Nazareth area visiting Allentown, Bath, Bath area, and Easton. Several families attend events and gatherings, with updates on illnesses and social clubs.
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Howard Uhler
North Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Bethlehem
Earl Stroman
Allentown
W. W. Roberts
Bangor
Walter Arnold
South Whitfield St
Joseph Weston
Sarah
Phillipsburg
William Strike
New Street
Pearl Schnerr
South Main Street
Uness
Roy Laubach
Easton and
Willam Beck
Town
Philadelphia
Peter Meixsell
Meixsell Valley
Monroe County
John Snyder
Newton
N J
Daniel Gardner
Haven Shafer
North St
Marion Kern
Ursinus College
Andrew Kern
South Broad Street
Marilyn Jones
George Danner
Robert
Maud Chunk Street
Robert Osman
Perth Amboy
N. J
Raymond Mackes
Lillian
William A. Frantz
Kunkletown
Walter Happel
Ralph Saeger
Margaret
Odd Fellows Hall
Matthew Morrow
Nazareth
Walter Bender
Easton
Tatamy
Floyd Wagner
Charles Wagner
Bath
Charles Balbo
Samuel Barrall
Clark Vogel
Lincoln Ave
John Hagenbuch
Church Street
Howard Bensing
Christian Spring
George Newhard
Weaversville
Lincoln Avenue
A. J. Stoffler
Emma Stocker
Wind Gap
Oliver Knauss
Belvidere Street
Joseph Hgfitzelman
Escher Clevell
Lehigh Valley
Snowbound East Boosts Costs as Transit Fails
Last week heavy snows paralyzed the Eastern United States from Maine to Louisiana, halting traffic and prompting New York to estimate up to 4 million dollars for snow removal. The Mohawk disaster and other incidents add to a string of troubles challenging industry and public safety.
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United States
Maine
Louisiana
New York
Flemington
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Senate
Mohawk
Ward
S&s
Havana
Jonr Reef
Bahamas
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Chicago
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John Boettiger
Chicago Tribune
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Albany
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Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Fisc
Charles Francis Coe
George H. Earle
Peter Doelger
Springfield
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H. O. Simons & Son Contractors and Railéers
Nazanrth, Penna
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Nazareth Coal & Lbr. Co
Nazareth, PA
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Carl F. Sennenbach
Ursinus
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