Final Instalment of Barker Letter Describes Canal Journey
John H. Barker Jr writes from a States Marine ship detailing the voyage from Norfolk to San Diego via the Panama Canal. He describes entering Gatun and Balboa docks, Panama City sights, canal locks, jungle scenery, and daily life aboard, with notes on hot weather, guard duties, shows, and a December travel mindset.
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John H. Barker, Jr
John H. Hark Sr
States Marine
Norfolk
San Diego
Cristobal
Phebor
Ows
Sonny
Taylor
King
Gatun
Dethwood
Loseles
New York
Wes
Breeze
Machimare
Pedro Ins
Weill
Ted
Balboa
Panama City
Balboe
Gus
Vhe Bell
Baronet
Verry Goon
Jack” v
Aggie Appleoy
Emmitsburg News Roundup and Holiday Postings
A March 19 community card game at St. Joseph's Church Hall plans prizes under the So Gally. Mrs G Prafey chairs the events committee. Weekly socials include a Thursday evening gathering at Mrs. Thornton W Rodgers' home with attendees named. A Christmas Eve shipboard note recounts meals, gifts, and festive wish for readers, dated December 25, 1933.
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Emmitsburg
So Gally
St. Joseph's Church
Wall
George Americk
Ahoona
Macy Bercolis
Humerccz
Baltimore
Paul Topper
Topper
Joseph Orendorf
St. Euphema
Harrys Borie
Presched
Paul
Wsham
United States
Mom
Noshov
Joward
Caoistmas
Mercury Sees S2 Degree Drop Amid Unseasonable March Weather
A sharp warm to cold swing hit Sunday with a high near 78 degrees at the city station then fell to a 24 degree overnight low. Winds peaked 40 mph in the afternoon with the day ending cool and clear as snow flurries were reported to the east.
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Pleume
Arport
Weather Bureau
Bucsstown
Greenshmire
Here
Poison Case Nets Question on New Jersey Birth Eve
Suspicion centers on a 35 year old contractor from Spring Lake New Jersey as authorities question him over an alleged poisoning attempt described to involve his wife and her unborn child. The chaotic incident drew media attention with residents and acquaintances offering varying accounts amid a complex web of town gossip and official inquiries.
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C. Aber
Midler Aso
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Quick Constipation Relief
The ad touts Olive Tablets as a safe pleasant substitute for calomel. It claims a 20 year practice by Dr Edwards and asserts the tablets ease constipation without griping, improving bowel and liver action. Ends noting prices 15c and 30c and urging nightly use.
Scattered Local Notices Tie To Church Groups And Lions Club
A fragment from a local page notes a fire incident doused before fire crews arrived. The Lions Club met Monday in Slagkhol with seven members present. Holy Name Society at St Johns Church held a meeting Sunday evening at Si Euphema’s hat. President Jon Bretenper outlined plans for an outdoor drama or pageant this summer. Robert C Pam, John Parme, and Hilary Geren were appointed on a committee to organize duties at the rear of St Cent’s rectory. Committee members listed include Robert M Burney, Jack E Baker, and A J Titumennan, around 25.
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St Cents
Robert C Pam John Parme
Hiary Geren
Robert M Burney Jacu E Baker
A J Titumennan
Parish plan for centenary oration attendance in Maryland
Fragmentary text notes a parish event with a plan to attend a ter centenary oration. Mentions Pilga5 n Maryland and Baltamore. Some numbers and dates appear garbled.
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Leming
Maryland
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Gur, Jr
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Roent
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R. Law
Aaron Adams
Ho Landers
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John Hays
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Bue
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H. P. Lagines
Harbaugh Auto Sales
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