Professor Hamilton's Diary: Nov. 26, 1935

They blow off the faculty party; 'Good Neighbor' campaign pays off for family

The professor taught his morning classes at Albright College but stayed home the rest of the day, revising his thesis. Margaret went to choral society practice that night while he stayed home with the children. “We did not attend the faculty party,” he wrote. Was this because of the confict with choral practice, or was he still sensitive about the Sally Rand brouhaha and didn’t want to risk any ribbing?

Reading’s Community Chest began its annual campaign to support local charities, announcing a goal of $415,000. In a front-page story, the Reading Times told about a family who benefitted from the drive just hours after contributing. Sort of. Paid subscribers can read on. Click below to upgrade.

The vintage Good Neighbor pin above is being offered by a dealer on eBay.