Scouts Hear Truman at National Jamboree
President Truman will address 47 000 American Boy Scouts at the National Jamboree in Valley Forge June 30 launching a 4 day event marking the 40th anniversary crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. The jamboree runs to July 6 with religious services, a large campfire, and a closing ceremony themed on international friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Forge
Truman
Boy Scouts ‘of America
Boy T Scouts
George Washington
Arm of Liberty
United States
Servier Speee
Congress
Commonwealth of Pennsylva
Indiantown Gap Pool to Open Under Gov Duff
Indiantown Gap military reservation will open Saturday under Gov James H Duff. The seven acre pool features a sand beach finger dock diving tower and distinct shallow and deep areas. Eight lifeguards will supervise from 1 p m to 6 p m daily through Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uarrisbung
Diantown Gap Military Reservation
James H. Duff
Atant
Duties of France's Parents in Social Engagements
Advice urges that even if families dislike a fiancée’s parents, they must call on them and extend courtesy. Social dignity requires setting aside pride and hosting, accepting the union as inevitable. If parents resist, it casts doubt on marrying the right girl. Families should also visit the fiancée’s parents and expect a reciprocal call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
New Jersey’s sea level and a silent senator
Newark reports that roughly half of New Jersey lies below or near ten feet above sea level A former Canadian senator W J Harmer who was called to the senate in 1918 never spoke during his 28 years in office The piece contrasts local adoption etiquette with a brief civic note on elevation and a long silent tenure in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
New Jersey
W. J. Harmer
Senate
Police Chief Earl Kitchell Suspended Over Arrest Record
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Police Chief Earl Kitchell, 30, suspended indefinitely after Patton Township commissioners said he was not making enough arrests. Kitchell had served as chief of a three-man force for 10 months, wearing a police uniform without pay. He noted he had been carrying a gun and patrolling in evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Graham
Graham
Kutchell
Pittsburgh
Earl Kitchell
Patton ‘Township
First Bible Printed in U S Issued by Harvard Press in 1663
A Cambridge report notes Harvard College Press issued the first Bible printed in the United States in 1663. The piece mentions about 500 suits and damages totaling roughly $28 million being pressed against New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, Mass
S.J
U. S
Harvard College Press
New York City
Injuries From Slippery Pavements During 1947-48 Winter
Report notes citizens injured by falls on icy streets in the winter of 1947 48. Includes a brief remark on heat from lightning striking a tree causing sap boiling and evaporation in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johan McCafferty
Pop
K Sam
City Drug WE. Wash. St. Prone
Indiantown Gap
Francine Markel
Childrer
New Castle
Markel
McGoun
Ladies
Matrix College
St.josepa
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Mandy
North Mill Street
Schwebel
Crea
Bill Dunn
Godfrey Wken
Uesday
Jung
DEVOE
Geo.a. Wagner and Son
Neshannook Ave
Duratie California Redwood
Ao Co
Coaarwarion
Wiennen
Cris Screena
Thenterlgor
Ee - Washington St
Haney
Nan To
Haney’s
Public
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!