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Boyertown Tue. Aug 6 2024

August 6, 1945: General Carl A. Spaatz Orders Bomb Drop on Hiroshima

General Carl A. Spaatz ordered the Enola Gay, commanded by Col. Paul Tibbetts, to drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, awards crew members.

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August 6, 1945: General Carl A. Spaatz Orders Bomb Drop on Hiroshima

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Boyertown Mon. Aug 5 2024

Nurture and Empower: A Community's Call to Uplift Vulnerable Children

Taking a stand for vulnerable children isn't just a moral duty but a practical commitment that should resonate across various sectors.

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Nurture and Empower: A Community's Call to Uplift Vulnerable Children

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Gilbertsville Weather: Friday November 22

High: 37°

Low: 33°

Wind: 11 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 72%

Moderate rain, with a high of 37 and low of 33 degrees. Overcast in the morning, clear overnight.

Boyertown Mon. Aug 5 2024

August 5, 1900: Anna Spatz Survives Being Hit by a Car

Clutching her purse and market basket while being dragged a few feet, Anna Spatz has earned a reputation for resilience and spunk after her survival being hit by a car.

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August 5, 1900: Anna Spatz Survives Being Hit by a Car

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Boyertown Sun. Aug 4 2024

Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health Network Complete Combination

A top 15 not-for-profit health system in the U.S., merger will increase access to care, clinical research and health plan offerings in Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

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Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health Network Complete Combination

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Boyertown Sun. Aug 4 2024

August 4, 1900: John Sabold's Suicide Shocks Community

A return of despondency ruled the reason for John Sabold's suicide.

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August 4, 1900: John Sabold's Suicide Shocks Community

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Boyertown Sat. Aug 3 2024

"I AM: Proud"--"B Inspired" Features Spaatz Museum Founder

Keith Seiwell, Spaatz Museum Founder, is the feature of this week's "B Inspired" Encore Episode.

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I AM: Proud -- B Inspired Features Spaatz Museum Founder

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Boyertown Sat. Aug 3 2024

August 3, 1898: Philadelphia Inquirer Scolds Pastor for Sartorial Decision

Ninety-eight degrees was not hot enough for the Philadelphia Inquirer to forgive a local pastor for his decision to preach in shirt sleeves.

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August 3, 1898: Philadelphia Inquirer Scolds Pastor for Sartorial Decision

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Boyertown Fri. Aug 2 2024

Bob Wood Introduces Frank B. Updegrove, Circus Driver

Bob Wood shares details of circus life provided by Frank Updegrove.

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Bob Wood Introduces Frank B. Updegrove, Circus Driver

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Boyertown Fri. Aug 2 2024

“I AM: Proud”-- Donnie Ellixson Business Owner Celebrates Success

Donnie Ellixson of Ellixson’s Tae Kwon Do Academy offers words of celebration.

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“I AM: Proud”-- Donnie Ellixson Business Owner Celebrates Success

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Boyertown Fri. Aug 2 2024

August 2, 1920: Steeple of Good Shepherd Reformed Church Replaced by Town Clock

To avoid calamity, the steeple of Good Shepherd Reformed Church is replaced by a town clock.

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August 2, 1920: Steeple of Good Shepherd Reformed Church Replaced by Town Clock

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Boyertown Thu. Aug 1 2024

Craig Bennett Claims "I AM: Proud" to Be a Boomer

Boomers are much maligned, perhaps unfairly.

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Craig Bennett Claims I AM: Proud to Be a Boomer

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Boyertown Thu. Aug 1 2024

August 1, 1921: St. Columbkill's Roman Catholic Church Holds First Mass in Kitchen of Unger Mansion

The first Mass of St. Columbkill’s Roman Catholic Church was said today by Father Bernard Creamers with all 12 members of the congregaton present.

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August 1, 1921: St. Columbkill's Roman Catholic Church Holds First Mass in Kitchen of Unger Mansion

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