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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
18
The board of education approved purchasing 176 desks at a cost of about 1600 dollars to replace antiquated double desks in seven rooms. Modern split maple desks will standardize seating for grades one to eight, with steel lockers added for boys rooms. Several rooms still use old furniture destined for retirement.
A deed transfers city property to the Washington School for use as a school ground with a revertive clause if land is later needed for other purposes. The $1,700 value includes private subscriptions and a small remaining pledge. grading and landscaping proceed ahead of September school reopening with lines of trees and shrubs planned.
In Oxford on Friday afternoon Peter Groia, 26, was struck in the eye by a scythe wielded by his brother Craig during a recruiting gathering. He was taken to Easton Hospital for surgery after the injury, with the ball and sight affected.
County Commissioner Frank Meckes reports huckleberry season underway in Huntington and surrounding townships. Picking began last Friday with crews handling thousands of quarts as rail and auto transport ease movement to Allentown and broader markets.
The text outlines aFederal Bureau of Public Roads meal items mixed with references to a federal roads program. It mentions sandwiches with luncheon meats jelly and fruit options, along with a long aside about the United States Department of Agriculture and public road construction plans. It notes a planned system of about 150000 miles and inspection rates of 30 miles per hour.
Jamey Whitcomb notes farmers face varying weather in New Jersey and urges cultivation to break soil crust after rain. He warns against wet weather weed growth, suggests weed control and nicotine for plant lice recipes, and advises proper onion storage and early fall crop timing.
A party of friends at Cascade Kil Sunday spotted three snakes in a crevice. Mr Bry der fired five shots after finding the ledge of ronka and later Wito searched hiding places digging into a hole where the long dead snake was found, measuring about 27 inches.
Community items from Phillipsburg include a Court Warren gathering in Easton, a Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks event, and local celebrations. Reports mention Esther Sinclair’s engagement shower, rescue efforts by a local corps, Wardell Hotel opening attendance, and ordination plans for Triple City Council members.
Beatyestown hosts a festival and supper under the Ladies Aid Society, raising about 120 for treasury. Town residents Thomas Wirardl and Miss Nolte Soryker visit Philipsburg and Newark guests attend from nearby areas. Sunday services at Beatyestown church feature a sermon and a choir, with many locals and visitors gathering for church activities.
A blaze gutted the Free Union Paint House on Schooley's Mountain likely started by an oil spill. The structure was destroyed and residents Mr. and Mrs. Gruver were affected as the fire spread through the building and nearby property.
A report describes an abandoned Morris Cann property on the Samal Dunford farm valued at about 4000 dollars with partial insurance. Officials consider a statewide route and waterway project affecting rights and potential compensation while noting commercial implications and disputes over land and structures.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled headline and incomplete phrases about a group or event. No clear names, places, dates, or actions are readable to form a proper summary.
Washinon resident recalls relief after using Dolan's Kidney Pills for back and kidney pain. Witnesses endorse the remedy as effective, noting improved energy, reduced congestion, and stronger daily function after using the product.
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