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William Allen is a major historical figure in Pennsylvania who is known for several accomplishments including Mayor of Philadelphia, Cheif Justice of Pennsylvania, founder of Allentown, and establishing the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia. Allen was born in Philadelphia and was mayor of the city of Philadelphia by age 31. her served as Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court at 46 and established a legacy in the Lehigh Valley, finding the city of Allentown, Lehigh County, at age 58 in 1962. The city named one of the state's largest educational facilities after him -- William Allen High School -- in his honor.
William Allen is a major historical figure in Pennsylvania who is known for several accomplishments including Mayor of Philadelphia, Cheif Justice of Pennsylvania, founder of Allentown, and establishing the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia. Allen was born in Philadelphia and was mayor of the city of Philadelphia by age 31. her served as Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court at 46 and established a legacy in the Lehigh Valley, finding the city of Allentown, Lehigh County, at age 58 in 1962. The city named one of the state's largest educational facilities after him -- William Allen High School -- in his honor.
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William A. Kroh, owner of marine auto terminal, dies
Baltimore Sun reporterWilliam Allen Kroh, who owned and operated marine automobile terminals that handled thousands of autos in the port of Baltimore, died Saturday of congestive heart failure at his Brooklandville home. He was 80. "He was a self-made man who had an...Tags: Preakness Stakes, Hospitals and Clinics, Triple Crown, Black & Decker, Physical Conditions
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William A. Kroh, owner of marine auto terminal
William Allen Kroh, who owned and operated marine automobile terminals that handled thousands of autos in the port of Baltimore, died Saturday of congestive heart failure at his Brooklandville home. He was 80.
"He was a self-made man who had an...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Preakness Stakes, Triple Crown, Black & Decker, Physical Conditions
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The Morning Call Sports Calendar
Items for the calendar must be typed and received at least 10 days in advance of your proposed publishing date at: Sports Calendar, The Morning Call, P.O. Box 1260, Allentown, PA 18105. They may be faxed to the sports department at 610-820-8654 or sent...Tags: Christmas, American Red Cross, Pumpkin, Atlanta Hawks, American Football Conference
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LVC softball semis postponed, moved to Parkland; slightly revised LVC all-star list revealed
Groller's CornerIt seems to happen every year. Softball fans can't wait for league championship week to arrive, and once it does, they have to wait some more for the rain to stop. Last year, we had five straight nights of postponements in the Lehigh Valley Conference.... -
LVC softball playoff matchups are set; LVC softball all-stars announced
Groller's CornerEaston's win over Liberty on Friday changed the seeding for the Lehigh Valley Conference tournament on Monday night. Parkland is now the No. 1 seed, Liberty No. 2. So, here are Monday's matchups at Pates Park: #2 Liberty vs. #3 Emmaus ------- 5 pm All... -
Riddick has been up to the challenge at Dieruff
Mel Riddick isn't sure what is going to happen with the athletic director position at Dieruff High School but he has served the school on an interim basis for more than a month now and has done well with a tough situation in the aftermath of the...Tags: Wrestling, Schuylkill County, Hospitals and Clinics, St. Louis Cardinals, Carbon County
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District 11 baseball rankings heading into league tournaments
The Varsity BlogWith rain drenching the area, today's Colonial League and Lehigh Valley Conference semifinals are a lock to be postponed. Whenever the league tournaments begin, teams will have more than league titles at stake. Pen Argyl and Salisbury are the top...... -
LVC softball matchups set; all-stars announced
Easton's win over Liberty on Friday changed the seeding for the Lehigh Valley Conference tournament on Monday night. Parkland is now the No. 1 seed, Liberty No. 2. So, here are Monday's matchups at Pates Park: #2 Liberty vs. #3 Emmaus ------- 5 pm All...
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Student angels earn their investing wings
Kids & MoneyIt takes steady nerves, risk taking and a willingness to cut through the hype when deciding that an unproven company has a product worth investing in. It also takes guts. Fifteen students in a business school class at the University of Missouri in...Tags: University of Michigan, Colleges and Universities, University of Missouri , New Products, Companies and Corporations
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IronPigs helping Allen and Dieruff programs
Groller's CornerThere's a ceremony, actually two of them, planned for tomorrow in which the IronPigs are presenting checks to the Allentown School District to help sports programs at Allen and Dieruff. Here's the release from ASD and kudos to the IronPigs and IronPigs... -
District 11 baseball rankings: Down to crunch time
The Varsity BlogThe latest District 11 baseball rankings, complete with a breakdown of scenarios for the bubble teams, have been released. The teams at the top are familiar. Liberty remains in the lead in Class 4A, with Pottsville (3A), Salisbury (2A) and...... -
Lehigh Valley arts news
Allentown Art Museum announces acquisitions The Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Vallley has acquired a number of new artworks in recent months. They include a set of 12 German Passion prints that incorporate textiles and extensive hand painting....Tags: Awards and Prizes, Muhlenberg College, High Schools, Allentown, New York City
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