Firemen battle bravely as Goshen church burns
Firefighters respond to a Saturday early morning blaze at St. John's Roman Catholic Church in Goshen. Sisters of Charity discover flames in the vestry, Father James Brady salvages sacred vessels, and crews from Dikeman No.3 Middletown and other units fight to save the building despite arches, dry wood, and a tower fire.
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Goshen
St. John’s
Sisters of Charity
James A
J . Brady
Father Brady
Hames
Hosta
Hone
Joseph C. Donovan
Robinson
Farrell
Rlso
Churea
Hock
Cail
Middletown
Abe
Charles Higham
Monhages Lose Company
McQuoid Busine Company
Engin Chemical Engine and Hore Company
Hook
Dave
Adhe
Bremen
Tahiadts
Iwate Jost
George Sharia
Joseph Ivan
Maré Farrell
Firemen Heroic Effort in Goshen Church Fire
Fire crews from Goshen and Middletown battled a devastating blaze at St John’s Roman Catholic Church. None were seriously injured, thanks to rapid response and effective salvage. James White of Goshen and Allen Clarke of Middletown narrowly escaped falling debris at the church front door. The brick Gothic church, built in 1684, suffered extensive damage. most paintings statues and pictures were saved. Insurance coverage is provided by A VAD Wallace and Thomas J. Cullen. Fire units reached the scene within 12 minutes. Goshen crews fought the fire for four hours with 1000 feet of hose before returning home.
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Menon
Ib Ds
Xeo
James White
Goshen
Allen Clarke
Middletown
St. John's
Geohowan
Pantera
P. E. McCarey
PJ. Mahoney
C. T. Murphy
James A. Brady
Fese
FIM
VAD
Wallace and
Thomas J. ¥. Culien
Jinen
Dames
Fragmentary ancient muddle on sacred practices and fertility
The text interweaves uncertain references to deities, purity, and the value of careful enterprise. It hints at a distant, remote service to spring’s cleansing and the role of modesty amid a shifting wind of fertilization, ending with a note of cautious hope.
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Spaing
Journey to Camp Wadsworth Described by Captain Yaeger
Captain George A Yaeger recounts the trek from New York to Camp Wadsworth including trains of 21 cars, 94 local draftees, and a long motor convoy. He notes arduous travel, initial camp routines, inspections, inoculations, and early chores, with a fatal accident en route and onboard entertainers boosting morale.
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George A. Yaeger
Camp Wadsworth
New York
A. Yaoger
Southern Railway
Cathp Wrdsworth
Middletown
Kerr
Siat
Siat Moncers
Tormerton
Thumdar
Fairbanks Dies in Indiana Home Former VP and Senator Passes
Indianaporte Ind June 3 Charlen Warren Fairbanks former Vice President and former United States Senator from Indians died at his home due to interstitial nephritis. Family attended bedside except Major Richard Fairbanks who was in France. He had been a prominent figure since his nomination and election, later defeated in his second race. The death followed years of illness and he had recently spoken during Liberty Loan campaigns.
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Indianaporte
Ind
Charlen Warren Fairbanks
United States
Rome
Richard Fatroaukis
France
Fairiwaka
Om & Spruking
Down
Gilmore
S- Craw
Aix
Montha
Kiel
Siz
Payal
Réhe
Aay
Glimore
Germantown
Philadelphia
Germany
Sweden
America
Lineman killed in fall at Florida station pole break
Two teen linemen Haemen and Paynter were working on a pole near Morida when it snapped, tossing them onto railroad tracks. Benner died instantly, Paynter survived with severe injuries, and both men were from Pen Argyl Pa as gang workers laying wires several days in the area. Funeral plans were made for Benner with his body sent to Heidlersburg.
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Norman
Joe Benner
William Paynter
Thrall Hospital
Florida
New England
Lehigh Railroad
Pen-‘Argy
Morida
Mieteen
Benner
Green and Vanderburgh
A T. Benner
Heidlersburg
Paynter
Dillamie
John Powers
J.B Hulett
Jin
Mera
Fragmentary Dialect Exchange Indicates Domestic Plans
A garbled dialogue fragment shows two speakers discussing future plans and economy. Mentions fiance, cat sack, and various unspecified tasks. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or identifiable events.
Hat styles through the ages and ancient influences
The text notes hats as modern while deadwear comes from stone waste, referencing ancient Greeks. It suggests Europe adopted hats about half a century ago and urges readers to consult the Times-Press columns for help, offering guidance on advertising.
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Europe
U-Boat Crew Prolonged Stay During Six Month Cruise
A captured account describes a U boat stationed off Kiel for a six month voyage, detailing life aboard, meals, language barriers, and morale. The crew, about 75 men, shared photos, spoke little English, and endured damp decks, both friendly treatment and naval discipline, while preparing to operate near Bermuda and the West Indies before returning past Cape Hatteras.
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Kiel
Bermuda
West Indies
Cape Hatteras
Gio
Laddie’s Afternoon Visit Ends With a Cookie Ask
A neighbor invites Laddie for an afternoon visit. On returning home his mother asks if he enjoyed it and hoped he did not ask for cookies. He replies he did request cookies but was very petite in asking.
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Laddie
Mounting Troubled Mood Reflects Fractured Era
Fragmented lament about modern life notes fashionable trouble and a lack of contentment. It criticizes premature anxieties, constant swearing, exhausting labor, and perpetual fretting that drive people toward gloomy dreams and unrest. The piece hints at social tension and a call for steadier, calmer virtues.
Valuable Tropical Wood for Cold Storage Structures
A fragment discusses balsa wood as exceptionally light and promising for use in cold storage structures where circulation is important. It notes balsa is a tropical timber growing mainly in South and Central American states.
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South
Central America
Marty Leads Regs Youngsters Toward Vigor and Wins
Marty of the Cluciasatl Regs coaches a young lineup with accuracy and good judgment as two semifinal series approach. The rookie team, managed with care, seeks a red tag victory while pursuing a strong postseason showing.
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Marty
Cluciasatl
Ube Guce
Meneger
Ube Penaust
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Dili Maier
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