A television meteorologist in Columbus, Ohio, Gelber offers a comprehensive source of historical weather events in Pennsylvania in hopes that it will provide a chronological database with sufficient information and sources for others to document past weather events in their own communities. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Though renowned as the Birthplace of Little League Baseball and the host of the annual Little League World Series, the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, has also been heir to a minor-league legacy that few cities of comparable size possess. In this engaging tribute to the memories of Williamsports halcyon professional baseball era, discover an integral part of the citys civic identity and social fabric during the past century. Williamsports Baseball Heritage includes the citys landmark ballparks, including Athletic Park, the West Third Street Field, and Bowman Field, and features rare snapshots of prominent players and influential boosters. A charter member of the old New York-Penn League in 1924 (later renamed the Eastern League), Williamsport enjoyed one of the longest periods of affiliation with the league, despite its small size relative to other member cities. Historic Bowman Field, constructed in 1926 and once considered the gem of the of the Eastern League, remains the second-oldest operating minor league ballpark in the country. It has been visited by countless barnstorming Major League and Negro League teams, Hall of Fame players such as Jim Bunning, and famous baseball personalities such as Connie Mack, Branch Rickey, and Casey Stengel. An authoritative and comprehensive view of the era, Williamsports Baseball Heritage will rekindle fond memories among fans and players alike. Images in this collection were culled from The Grit, formerly Williamsports longest-running Sunday newspaper, the D. Vincent Smith and Putsee Vannucci photograph collections, and the private collections of many Williamsport residents.

Everyone has a story. This is the first volume of my story. It encompasses the depression years, World War II, and a smooth transition from the teen years into manhood. This was made possible by the love, guidance, and support from teachers and the many individuals who supported and encouraged a direction in which my dreams of a full and colorful life would be fulfilled. The sudden death of my mother and being launched into a world of the haves instead of the have-nots, brought me to the attention of teachers and friends who cared about my welfare and taught me about another world where I too could enjoy the experience of knowing the grass was greener on the other side of the tracks. World War II, although sometimes a bitter experience, introduced me to other peoples and other cultures. I soon learned that the love and devotion of friends could easily replace the bloodline of family, thus widening the simple world in which I was born to another world that will remain with me for an entire lifetime. "And Then It Was Winter" is a lifetime of memories. It is now the wintertime of my life. It is my sincere hope that the reader might be encouraged to write their own memories as they experience their journey through mankind's most precious gift known as life.