Readers Letter Urges Recreational Center Impact on Roads
The letter from William J Grove criticizes the October 1935 notice about the Optoctin Recreational Center. He argues the project will trigger growth and support building a two lane road along U S Route 1 through Gettysburg, with upgrades to Harmony Grove and Route 40 to alleviate heavy traffic and protect local properties. He calls for redesigned access and safer highways to manage increasing vehicle flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Grove
Memorial of Frederick Fuller Defines Local Life and Trade
Frederick Fuller a longtime merchant and booster of the Union Manufacturing Company and Braddock Heights development, died after a lingering illness. He shaped daily commerce at “Tom Matier’s,” earned trust for honesty, and left a social, optimistic imprint on the community with his friendly manner and civic interest.
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Frederick
Thornes H. Haller
Tom Matier
Union Manufacturing Company
Rocel Trolley Company
Prewent Electric Power Company
Braddock Heights
Foller
Fuller
Neek
Uaciuiueas
Chizenshin
Through the Carroll Valleys and the Dreaming Landscape
A fragmented reminiscence describes Carroll valleys and surrounding ridges. Vivid imagery portrays rivers, forests, and fields with autumn color weaving through homesteads and hills while distant wheat sways. The piece mentions figures Folger McKinsey and Mekon with disjointed notes on temperature and cold air.
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Folger McKinsey
Harp visit described amid Knights events and illness
Sunday afternoon reporting on S H harp better with medical notes and travel details from Hanna to Boise and a reception in Boss e Idaho. The account cites Grand Keeper of Records Mr Jones and Dr Eyerhart noting health issues while detailing a Knights of Pythias memorial gathering and western welcome events.
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Yoviuk
Thomas Summers
Haris
Ness Tad Sheneed
Martak
Mr Jones
Wanna
Pemenny Dee
Harp
Marp
Hanna
Ones
Eyerhart
My. Harp
Bowe
Idaho
Balve
Qrt
Bosse
Byron E Hyatt
DOKK
Pram Aera
Geataen
Knights of
Roe Chetess Lanta
Gand Temple
Oregon
Potente AL Thas
Fragmented local history notes from 1885 Frederick items
A jumbled column excerpt covers Articles of Incorporation for Mount Mary Benevolent, a 20-year retrospective, automobile topics, a wedding note, and a history sketch of Fredericks with West Fourth Street. It includes scattered names and events like a Jefferson area home, a fever death, and heirs tracing property back before 1782.
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Mount O¢ Mary's
Fredericks
West Fourth
Edwin Bao
Hood alumnae register for campus events across reunions
Long list of Hood College alumnae from various classes attends campus gatherings and reunion events. Names span many decades including 1994 graduates Johanna Achetles and Marjorie Adam, with mention of New Jersey and Pennsylvania locations, plus notes on visitors like Mr and Mrs Charles E. Compher touring from Ohio.
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Raudepina
Helen Mone Moone
Byizabeth M
Bogatay
Mantare Steti Oak
PS. Macon
Ondek Pata
Fienar
Cumbertd
Cama Pagiette
Dh Vadelpina
Ryrv Prana
Neate
Bay Evzanes
Regent
Frederik Melon Sion
Ietine Boule
Borie
Mage’ Starm
Paris
Catcephant
Tom
Mas Wade
Ned Rehaneen
Martin
Johanna Achetles
Progev i
Marjorie Adam
Middlebowse
Today In History Tools anniversaries and birthdays
Today in History column highlights anniversaries of Samuel Taylor Coleridge Alphonse Lamartine and Solon Robison noting births and deaths. It lists key events such as the 1805 Trafalgar Battle 1879 Edison lamp 1897 Yerkes Observatory and 1902 coal strikes end. Birthdays include William E Dodd Jay N Darling and J N Ding.
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge
William H Allen
Navy
Providence
R. 1
Alphonse Lamartine
Solon Robison
New York
Florida
Hudson, Mich
Edison
University of Chicaga
Yerkes Observatory
William, E. Dodd
Chicago
Germany
Clayton
N.C
Jay N. Darling
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Biological Survey
J. N. Ding
Norwood, Mich
New York Billiards Boss Dodges Odd Bets and Gossip
In New York on October 21 J Doyle, famed for his Broadway billiard parlor, keeps odds on sports and quirks but refuses wild wagers. He skirts calls on strange bets while noting that his odds are largely official in New York. The piece blends chatter about gambling culture with brief society notes and a horoscope segment.
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New York
Jack Doyle
Broadway
Betcha Mullion
Gates
London
Lloyds
Dove's
Italy
Ethiopia
Jack W
Irontauk
Fire Island
Jack
Dixie
Doyle
Robert
Dorle
Gene Austin
Austin
James Montgomery
Flagy
Sophie Tucker
Heywood Broun
Chapter Stoops
Society of Stenonocracy
Ancient Order of Froth Blowers
British Empire
Delmon.co
Health by Dr Morris Fishbein on prenatal care and infant deaths
Dr Morris Fishbein editor notes infant death rates have fallen from about 36000 to 70000 annually but urges continuing care. Emphasizes prenatal care, mother’s regular medical exams, and timely doctor visits. warns of signs like persistent vomiting, bleeding, and vision issues as danger signals for expectant mothers. Describes public health chatter and cultural notes on society and entertainment figures of the era.
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Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
of Hyreta
Health
Lufs Stuff King Up Things In Fragmented Verse
A fragmented poem by N. A Lufecrow hints at kings and republics, music, and social decline. Vague references to faces, places, and power frame a murky critique of leadership and art amid looming trouble. The piece preserves archival voice and era style.
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Yatta
Bible Thought Reflects on Vanity and Mortality
Fragmentary note discusses vanity as a central concern and the urge to confront mortality. Mentions “Franklin” and a dated voice, with garbled phrases about days, infirmities, and keeping life alive in contrast to vices.
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Kemp
Franklin
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