Memorial Day was fittingly observed in Muncy with the most impressive ceremonies that have ever been held here. The old burying ground at Halls Station, the cemetery at the Brick Church and the Muncy Cemetery were visited by a squad composed of members of the Grand Army of the Republic. Flowers were distributed; three volleys
The addition of 10 troopers — 9 recent graduates of the state police academy will augment the traffic patrols in the 9-county area of Troop F over the New Year’s weekend. The increase follows Commissioner Frank McKetta’s orders to crack down on all violations of the traffic laws this weekend, especially drinking drivers and speeders.
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
