Jewish residents of Williamsport received word of the creation of the new state of Israel and of its recognition by the United States government with high emotions. Already, celebrations are being planned, and many toasts and congratulations on the event passed among the city’s Jewish residents as the news became known. Rabbi Samuel Biinder said
The specimen of weed the high school boy discovered and turned over to Captain Joseph Schmucker as suspected marihuana, and which was sent to the Philadelphia Police Laboratory for identification, proves to be a plant of unusual nature to that laboratory, although not marihuana. In a letter received by Captain Schmucker last night, Edward J.
Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. The last passenger train through Williamsport was 50 minutes late for its own funeral. The mourners all arrived in plenty of time for the 3:09 p.m. service Friday. There were many kids oblivious to what they were witnessing. There were their parents, who thought so highly of the event as
Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. Will Rogers, expert gum chewer, lariat twirler and analyst of human frailties, talked incessantly from 8:30 to 10:40 o’clock Saturday evening before a fair-sized audience at the Elks’ auditorium, where he spoke under the auspices of the American Legion. But the listening and appreciating powers of the audience surpassed the
Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. Selling and servicing cars is a multi-million dollar business in Williamsport. The value of rented and owned buildings, equipment and land of the 11-member agencies of the Williamsport Automobile Dealers Association totals $3,020,007. The inventory of parts and of new and used automobiles of the 11 dealers total an estimated
Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. Various church organizations and individuals have already responded to the urgent appeal of local citizens for the Russian Relief Inc. giving useable clothing for Russian civilian needs and medical supplies and watches for the medical services of the Soviet Union, Bruce Calder, chairman of the local group, said after an
