Nine Inches Again Legal Bass Limit Nine Inches Again
The fish commission reduced the legal size limit for smallmouth and largemouth bass from 10 to 9 inches and extended limits on fish bait and related species. The change aims to conserve forage as bass stocking rises, with new daily and possession allowances for bait and bait fish. Separate lists highlight Pennsylvania’s angling champions and record catches for the 1938 season, topped by a 40 pound muskellunge from Edinboro lake.
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The
Fish Commission
Commission
Pennsylvania
Edinboro
Erie County
Arthur Howells
Tamaqua
Kinkel's Dam
Schuylkill County
Fred Laird
Lock Haven
Fishing Creek
Clinton County
David Mills
Milesburg
Spring Creek
Centre County
John Fallett
Lake Lynn
Fayette County
Leneth
John Kane
Yatesville
Stillwater Lake
Monroe County
Leslie Singer
Rafton
Lake Wallenpaupack
Pike
Wayne Counties
Fred Metz
Meadville
Edinboro Lake
Mamie Nauman
Springdale
Ointment From Shrub Ties Bible to Christmas Tale
A plant found in Minnesota and other US regions yields spikeward oil, the perfumed extract used to anoint Jesus' feet in the Bible. The article notes this shrub links America and the Holy Land, recalling the first Christmas eve seen by shepherds on Bethlehem’s hills.
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America
Holy Land
Bethlehem
Minnesota
North Woods
United States
Jesus
Santa Tells His Christmas Plans
Santa shared his festive vision in a warm interview. He sees ten million trees sparkling with colors and candles, with white haired couples and young families preparing gifts, stockings, candy canes, and bells. He imagines holly wreaths, tinsel, and ornaments lighting windows as couples place the star atop the tree. Santa hopes to start shoppers early and return home for breakfast with Mrs. Claus.
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Anta
Santa
Adams County Publishes November 1938 School Bulletin
The Adams County November 1938 School Bulletin issued by County Superintendent Ira Y. Baker and Assistant Superintendent Marshy C. Little details county and Gettysburg public schools. It covers the board, teachers by salaries, district finances, school laws, high school entrants and graduates, attendance, and a calendar. Enrollment as of October 1, 1938 stands at 7 250 with 1 626 in high schools.
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Adams County
Ira Y. Baker
Marshy C. Little
Gettysburg
School Law Changes Shape Everyday Classroom Work
The article notes sweeping changes in new school laws affecting nearly all aspects of schooling. It urges facing the transition with a child-centered philosophy and focus on their welfare.
Hockenberry Seeks New Trial After Small Verdict
Thomas W. Hockenberry Sr of East Pittsburgh won a damage suit against Harry M. Trostle of Gettysburg R3 with a two dollar verdict, and has filed a petition for a new trial arguing the jury ignored law and evidence and failed to award pain and suffering.
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Harry M. Trostle
Gettysburg
Thomas W. Hockenberry, Sr
East
Pittsburgh
C. Arthur Brame
E. V. Bullett
Hockenberry
East Pittsburgh
Trostle
McKnightstown Damages Awarded in 1937 Car Case
In McKnightstown on June 13 1937 Thomas Hockenberry Jr driver of the car in which his father rode also was awarded damages from Trostle to cover damage to his car.
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McKnightstown
Thomas Hockenberry, Jr
Christmas on Highway Toll Drops But Deaths Rise
December 1936 saw 3,890 highway deaths despite a National Safety Council campaign cutting toll by 400 lives. The piece notes increased Christmas travel in Chicago and blames both pedestrians and motorists for the high fatality rate during the holiday season.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Famous Christmas Carols and Their Origins
The article notes Adeste Fideles as a leading carol since 1700 later adopted in England as O Come All Ye Faithful. It lists While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night Christians Awake and Hark the Herald Angels Sing among favorites and credits St Ambrose with an early hymn in 340 A D.
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England
St. Ambrose
Christmas Fire Hazards Warn of Candle Window Dangers
Fire experts warn that lighted Christmas candles in windows can ignite curtains. Caution urged when using candles and other Yuletide illumination to prevent fires during the holiday season.
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RED Cross
Reban
Enna Jettick
Dorothy Dodd
Simplex
G. W. Hagarman
Optometrit
York St
Hanover
Xmas
Hemminger’s
Rexall Drug Store
New Oxford
J. R. Robinson
Oxford
Chic Beauty Shop
Rosella B. Smith
Butt’s
Ralph B. Butt
Gettysburg, Pa
William L. Kohler
New Oxford, Pa
Laltimore ST
Hanover PA
Telephone
Brenner
Broadway
Smith’s Grocery
Hormel
Brazil
Bascal
Campbell's Tomato Soup
Woodbury
Campbell's Pork and Beans
Smith’s Coffee
Michigan
Lima
R. H. Smith
Cwww
Pietnu
Rly
Ey A
Sparton
Spartan
Leong
Carlisle ST
Hanover, PA
W. King ST
Littlestown, PA
David H. Sharrer
Vyrone Township
Adama County
Register of Wills
Pennn. R. D
Keith & Bigham First National Bank
Gettypbuspy, Pa
Goodrich Tires
General) Electric Appliances
Philco Radios
Zenith Radios
Sunoco Service
Guy A. F. Hoke
Abbottstown, PA
Senerale Motors
Rockies
Chevrolet
Lincolnway, J
Both Brothers
Broadway Jewelers
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