The Junior League will assume the task of collecting, repairing and distribution of toys for needy children next Christmas it was decided at a meeting of the group last night. The city firemen started the rehabilitation program three years ago and this past year was practically forced to drop the task because of the great
The world of Christmas 95 years ago, 1930, was a very different place than it is now, and we at Webb Weekly thought it might be interesting to look back at that Christmas. On Christmas Day 1930, noted Maestro Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra were featured on the stations of the National Broadcasting Company’s
In spite of the fact that there were 48 quarts of recently confiscated champagne in the vaults of the city hall, Williamsport dedicated its new boulevard lighting system with nothing stronger than rain and music Saturday evening. Old inconsiderate Jupiter Pluvius furnished the deluge of rain while the Verdi and Repasz bands furnished an equally
Two weeks ago, this area suffered the loss of one of its most outstanding citizens and a man dedicated to the service of others — John Troisi. I knew John, maybe not as well as many other people, but I was still able to get a sense of the man and his love of humanity
Bags of candy, nuts and oranges with a movie thrown in for good measure created a lot of excitement for 3,500 youngsters this morning at the Capitol Theater. The theater was crowded and hilarious with shrill shrieks of delight at both presents and movies. The best of all it was a free party which accentuated
Ho ho ho, merry almost Christmas! You know what that means — it’s time to grab your cocoa, fluff up a cozy blanket, and shuffle over to the Christmas tree for our favorite yearly tradition. Kids, gather ’round! We’ve got something very important to talk about… Even if the snow hasn’t shown up yet, the
Francis Dombrowski, a sophomore at Loyalsock Township High School and a member of Boy Scout Troop 38B in Williamsport, recently completed his Eagle Scout project — a significant milestone in Scouting that requires leadership, planning, and service to the community. An Eagle Scout project is the capstone achievement for Scouts, designed to demonstrate leadership while
The Williamsport post office likely is doing one of the greatest, if not greatest, businesses in its history. The volume of trade, especially in greeting cards, is possibly greater than expected, but every preparation was made in advance to handle the business, and the work is being accomplished without a hitch. Superintendent of Mails, Hayes
One of the enduring and classic cultural features of the holiday season will occur at the Journey Bank Community Arts Center, Lycoming College, Saint John’s School of the Arts, and the Williamsport Youth Choir, present the timeless classic – The Nutcracker Ballet on stage at the CAC on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. and
Ho ho ho, merry almost Christmas! You know what that means — it’s time to grab your cocoa, fluff up a cozy blanket, and shuffle over to the Christmas tree for our favorite yearly tradition. Kids, gather ’round! We’ve got something very important to talk about… Even if the snow hasn’t shown up yet, the
The Greater Hughesville Business Association is excited to announce the 16th annual “Holiday Giveaway,” running through December 7. This long-standing community tradition was created to encourage residents to shop local and support the many small businesses that make Hughesville and the surrounding area unique. Joining the “Holiday Giveaway” is easy and fun. Start by picking
A plan to further illuminate the business district of the city with colored lights during the Christmas season has been developed by a committee of the Williamsport Retail Merchants Association. The plan is to string a series of colored lights between the boulevard light on the standard on the streets of the shopping section standards,
