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John H. Taylor

1217 North 33rd Street
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33rd Street

33rd Street runs from the Delaware River south to Highland Avenue at the Pennsauken border, interrupted by the Pavonia railroad switching yard and by a rail line at Rosedale Avenue. It is North 33rd Street above Federal Street and South 33rd below.

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Courier-Post column "Life Hereabouts" by Charley Humes, March 19, 1949
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Life Hereabouts

Charley Humes's "Life Hereabouts" column of March 19, 1949, recalling Camden and Gloucester City's fight days — bouts at the Armory on Haddon Avenue and the ball park at Twelfth and Federal Streets — and the boxers, promoters and referees of the era.

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Taps Sound for Jack Airedale, Canine Mascot of Fire Laddies
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Taps Sound for Jack Airedale, Canine Mascot of Fire Laddies

Camden firemen and policemen gave Jack, the Airedale mascot of the Headquarters Fire Company at Fifth and Arch Streets, a hero's funeral in November 1934 after he was crushed under the wheels of his own truck. An estimated 3500 people passed his bier, and taps were sounded over his grave at sunset; Arthur Batten was among the honorary bearers.

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Judge Gavel and Book Stock Photo
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Pancoast Frees Nude Bathers, Scores Those Causing Arrest

Boys and Young Men, However, Are Asked to Carry Bathing Suits on Next Visit To Cooper River Fourteen boys and young men arrested as nude bathers Thursday as the sequel to a city commission meeting, were freed yesterday by Judge Garfield Pancoast with the advice that they wear bathing suits when swimming.

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