Columbia Mills May Close Down Amid Coal Shortage
Columbia Pa December 6 The town feels the soft coal strike impact with coal supplies dwindling at iron mills. Janson Steel and Iron Co may close tonight without government release of three carloads held in the railroad yard. Edwards mills run short with one plant to last a week or ten days. Government seizure of 25 Edwards coal cars worsens the shortage while officials hold coal for likely essential industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Janson Steel and Iron Co
Edwards
Campaign Expenses in Franklin County Divided
Chambersburg Pa December 6 Republicans spent 2554.97 while Democrats 2125.49 in the fall campaign. Edgar Faubel, Republican and elected register and recorder, gave 500 to the county committee. Parker Skinner, Democrat, gave 450. Sheriff candidate J E Wienzerd spent 450 but lost to Republican Jacob Mayer of Waynesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg Pa
Paul D. Turner
Edgar Faubel
Register and Recorder
Parker R. Skinner
Burgess J. E. Winezerd
Jacob H. Mayer
Waynesboro
Knights of Pythias in Pleasant Social Session
Mechanicsburg local Knights of Pythias Melita Lodge 8% held a December social with toastmaster E C Gardner. The program featured instrumental trio Trimble Seipert Baker, addresses by Corliss Hurst and George Z Fishel, piano solo D Oliver Smith, talks by D G Baker 8S Brenner C H Smith D J Beitzel Guy H Lucas clog dancing by D J Seitzel H H Trimble, and refreshments overseen by Neidig Sherry and Stough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
Melita Lodge
Knights of Pythias
E. C. Gardner
Messrs. Trimble
Seipert
Baker
Corliss Hurst
D. Oliver Smith
George Z. Fishel
D. G. Baker
Brenner
Lykens Residence Damaged by Fire in North Second Street
Lykens Iowa? La Dec 6 Fire badly damaged the residence of William Herb on North Second street yesterday forenoon an overheated pipe caused the blaze Mrs Herb found smoke in a bedroom and closet two children were removed from the house substantial damage followed including ruined plastering and a torn kitchen roof owner identified as Thontis pea es of Sunbury a former resident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lykens
William Herb
North Second Street
Lykens News Lines Day Totals Local Visits
Lykens PA December 6 reports visits and moves among residents. Allen Diebler and Mrs. Diebler with Mrs. Lewis of Williamstown visited Homer Diebler. Kissinger moved household goods to J Myers property and Miller moved into Kissinger property. Several residents travel to Philadelphia for hospital care or visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lykens
Own Gun Kills Red Cross Worker in France
Chambersburg PA December 6 Details of the death of Mark G Rock of this place who died at St Nazaire France on November 12 were received here yesterday from Miss Laura F Lautes a Red Cross worker stating that Rock died of a wound accidentally inflicted by himself while cleaning his gun He is buried in American Cemetery No 21 at St Nazaire Rock after his discharge from service in the American army in France joined the American Red Cross for work in Europe He expected to return home in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
Mark G. Rock
St. Nazaire
France
Laura F. Lautes
Red Cross
Rock
American Red Cross
Europe
Man Thought Fatally Hurt Is Improving in Lewistown
Lewistown Pa Dec 5 Samuel Kinslee of this place who was shot in the left lung when a cartridge he threw into a stove exploded and who was thought fatally injured is able to be about again and free from immediate danger according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Samuel Kinslee
Linglestown Legion Post drives fund to house
Linglestown Post No 272 of the American Legion is raising money for a permanent post home. An entertainment program at Linglestown Union Chapel on December 13 features readings by Miss Sarah Schreiner, and musical numbers by Misses Rauch, Hamilton, and local talents. Proceeds support the campaign and audience approval may add more humorous numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linglestown
American Legion
Linglestown Union Chapel
Sarah Shreiner
Philadelphia
Jean Rauch
Frances Hamilton
Harrisburg
Wetheroth
Fishburn
Kathryn Speas
Penbrook
Marion Smith
Frank Walters
E. R. Rhein
School Supervisors Find They Have Balance of 973
Killinger Pa December 6 The board of supervisors met for annual settlement and reorganization reporting a treasury balance of 973.85 after all expenses. The supervisors elected Wert as chairman Motter as treasurer and Boyer as secretary. The school board also reorganized naming Neagley as chairman Witmer treasurer and Novinger secretary. Farmers husking corn due to labor shortage. Local residents note moves and relocations around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killinger
Board of Supervisors
J. Frank Wert
John E. Motter
B. Boyer
David J. Hill
William ©. Adams
Benton P. Neagley
Harry A. Hoy
David F. Witmer
George W. Novinger
Harry B. Jury
Jury
Berrysburg
Andrew Hain
Joseph F. Henninger
John Snyder
Legion Post Chooses Officers For Short Term
New Cumberland Post No. 143 American Legion elected officers to serve until December 31: Commander Earle B. Smith, Vice Commander Horace Miller, Adjutant Wilbur G. Cross, Finance Officer G. Reed Gracey, and an Executive Committee including Smith, Cross, Ralph G. Mathais, Carter Wear, and Hobart Snell. Russel Kohr named historian and chaplain. Dr. John L. Good county committee officer. H. E. Snyder publicity officer. Wayne Rockey employment officer. Mack Milner attorney. District delegate reported Minneapolis National convention activities. A svoter was held at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Seeps Rua
New
John L. Good
H. E. Snyder
Wayne Rockey
Mack Milner
Minneapolis
Fire Company Admits Eight to Membership in Columbia
Keystone Truck and Chemical Engine Company admitted eight new members on Thursday night in Columbia Pennsylvania. The membership now stands about 700, the town’s largest company. An annual banquet is planned for January with 65 service men as guests of honor. Officers elected: President A L Campbell. vice presidents Daniel A Smith and John Collins. secretary Frank Glatfelter. treasurer David L Glatfelter. trustee William Hardwele. custodian John H Lutz, the oldest member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Keystone Truck and Chemical Engine Company
A. L. Campbell
Daniel A. Smith
John Collins
Frank Glatfelter
David L. Glatfelter
William Hardwele
Mite Society Presents Active Program at Monthly Meeting
The Mite Society of the First United Brethren church staged a lively monthly meeting with orchestra music. Highlights included vocal and violin solos by Mrs. Arthur N Young and George Naugh, a male quartet, and scenes from Polly Ann with performers Harry Beitzel Andrew Cocklin Maud Ulrich Mrs Ross Lehman and Mrs Hazel Fry.
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Mechanicsburg
Mite Society
The
First United Brethren Church
Arthur N. Young
George Naugh
Frank Hollinger
George Dietz
Bernard Stansfield
Lloyd Ulrich
Polly Ann
Harry Beitzel
Andrew Cocklin
Maud Ulrich
Ross Lehman
Hazel Frysinger
Town seeks insurance cancellation over war ties
Chambersburg officials pressed borough authorities to cancel insurance held with D. C. Alday a German resident accused during the War of pro German activities. In Lewistown Steven Hassett was re elected chief of the Henderson Hose Company Walter Wolfkill was chosen mechanic and John Morty became a director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
Bert J. Asper
American Legion
D. C. Alday
Lewistown
Steven Hassett
Henderson Hose Company
Walter Wolfkill
John Morty
Horse Traders Are Ruled Out
Chambersburg Pennsylvania December 6 A suit over a horse trade ends when William R Stickell of near Williamson returns the animal to its original home and takes back the horse he had given Brendle sues for loss Brendle discovers the traded horse grazing in a wheatfield Judge Gillan rules the case cannot be heard in criminal court and the matter is dismissed as the evidence is inadmissible
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
William R. Stickell
Williamson
Clarence Brendle
Brendle
Stickell
Gillan
Personal and Social News of West Shore Towns
Mrs Harriet Wickersham of New Cumberland visits Washington D C to see her niece Mrs Hesse. Mr and Mrs Charlie Tritt of New Cumberland return from their wedding trip. Mrs L D Crankerton and son of New Cumberland spend a week with friends in Greencastle. Mr and Mrs Noah R Heiges and daughter Evelyn of Shiremanstown spend Tuesday with Mr and Mrs T J Emrick in Lemoyne. Mrs Frank Wrightstone and family of Shiremanstown visit Harrisburg. Miss Minnie Shope of Harrisburg guests of the Wolfe sisters in Shiremanstown. Mrs Herbert P Hunt improving at home after bronchitis. Weir Eppley of Yocumtown motored to Shiremanstown to visit his mother Mrs Mary Eppley. Mrs Charles Weigel and Mrs Frank Wert of Shiremanstown spend Thursday with relatives in Carlisle. Walter Starry of Churchtown and Miss Lizzie Harcelrhode of Carlisle visit Harvey Rhives at Shiremanstown. Mrs I Alvin Wrightstone returns to Shiremanstown after time with John May and family near Bowmansdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Wickersham
New Cumberland
Washington, D. c
Hesse
Charlie Tritt
L. D. Crankerton
Greencastle
Noah R. Heiges
Evelyn
Shiremanstown
T. J. Emrick
Lemoyne
Frank Wrightstone
Sarah
Roy
Albert
Lloyd and George
Pearl
Harrisburg
Minnie Shope
Minnie
Helen Wolfe
Herbert P. Hunt
Weir Eppley
Yocumtown
Mary Eppley
Charles Weigel
Frank Wert
Carlisle
Walter Starry
Churchtown
Lizzie Harcelrhode
Harvey Rhives
I. Alvin Wrightstone
John May
Bowmansdale
Entertains Members of Ladies' Thimble Club in New Cumberland
Mrs. C. P. Chapman entertained the Ladies Thimble Club along with their husbands and friends at dinner on Thursday afternoon in New Cumberland Pennsylvania. Palm reading and contests provided amusements. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. John Rupp Joseph Prowell Miss Otairie Miss Anna Gotwalt Miss Catherine Miller Rev. D S Martin Mrs. Hale Mrs. C H Smith Miss Mary Mumper Miss Addie Taylor Mr. and Mrs. H W Butterff Jane Boyd and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cumberland
Dee. G
C. P. Chapman
Bridge Street
Ladies Thimble Club
John Rupp
Shirmanstown
Joseph Prowell
Mechanicsburg
Otaire
Harrisburg
Anna Gotwalt
York
Catherine Miller
Washington Heights
D.S. Martin
Richard Martin
Boyd
Chapman
Hale
C. H. Smith
Mary Mumper
Addie Taylor
H. W. Butterff
Jane Boyd
West Shore Firemen Plan Campaign For District Improvements
West Shore Firemen's Union outlines past year activities and a coming year campaign. Officers say the war slowed municipal improvements but the union will push general betterment in the West Shore district with road improvements likely included in the program.
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West
Seven Civil War Veterans on Records of 126th Regt
The records in possession of David Lippy of Chambersburg Pennsylvania list the remaining veterans of the 126th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry living in town. Company A includes Supreme Court Justice John Stewart D B Nace and Andrew Sixons. Company D lists Dr. George F Platt. Company E includes David A Lippy. Company G lists Benjamin Zook and Martin Fahrney. The veterans fought at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
126Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
David Lippy
Supreme Court
John Stewart
D. B. Nace
Andrew Sixons
George F. Platt
David A. Lippy
Benjamin Zook
Martin Fahrney
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Five Chambersburg Elks Die This Year Memorial Service Set
Annual memorial services of Chambersburg Lodge of Elks will be held at the Elk House on Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock. The address will be given by Charles Walter with music by Charles E. Hoke. The deceased Elks are William C C McGowan Howard L Shetter Robert M Mahon A L Sollenberger and Robert G Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
Chambersburg Lodge of Elks
Elk House
Charles Walter
Charles E. Hoke
William CC. McGowan
Howard L. Shetter
Robert M. Mahon
A. L. Sollenberger
Robert G. Jones
Grace United Evan glical school to welcome members in service
Lemoyne plans a welcome home celebration for Grace United Evangelical Sunday School members who served. The committee aims to host the affair this month with more than forty former workers in the service. In New Cumberland the oldest son of Mrs Gramm is ill with diphtheria at New Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemoyne
Grace United Evanglical Sunday School
New Cumberland
Firemen Elect Their Officers in Mechanicsburg
Washington Fire Company at its annual meeting in Mechanicsburg elected officers for the year. Officers include President Harry Kleckner and Vice President Roy Aughinbaugh, with a full slate of secretaries, engineers, firemen, directors, drivers, and the chief fire marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
Washington Fire Company
Harry Kleckner
Roy Aughinbaugh
William Mumma
Charles Getz
Claud Williams
F. C. Stehle
A. L. Wagner
Robert Meloy
Joseph Coover
Weber
Philip Strawsbaugh
Edgar Palmer
Amos
Arnold
Harry Wise
James Walker
R. B. Schroeder
Cecil Finkenbinder
Harold Conrad
George Ruth
Ed Kleckner
George Hart
Victor Hart
Philip Koser
Robert Wise
Charles Meloy
John Jacobs
Harry Michener
H. R. Gelwicks
Robert Bentz
John Senseman
George McLane
Commuters Grumble Over Rossmoyne Street Condition
Lemoyne residents lodge daily complaints with borough officials about the poor state of Rossmoyne street near the Cumberland Valley railroad bridge. A portion falls under the state Highway department. The road is nearly impassable in one stretch and heavy traffic struggles to pass through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemoyne
Rossmoyne Street
Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge
State Highway Department
Passings of United Evangelical Elder John P. Miller
The Rev. John P. Miller presiding elder of the United Evangelical Church died yesterday at age 56 in Allentown Pa He was a Northampton county native and ordained before 21 He served in Bath Port Carbon Manheim Slatington Lebanon Philadelphia Lehighton Allentown Shamokin Wilkes Barre and Bangor during his ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
John P. Miller
United Evangelical Church
Northampton County
Lebanon
Bath
Port Carbon
Manheim
Slatington
Philadelphia
Lehighton
Shamokin
Wilkes-Barre
Bangor
Lewistown Plans Big Realty Drive To Boost Growth
Lewistown Pa December 6 Lewistown starts a growth push with a new industry planning to build a plant here and lift an option on Burns tract. The Chamber of Commerce aims to form a Realty Company, subscribe 55000 stock, seek 200000 more, and finance at least 200 houses costing 3000 to 3500 each with easy payments or rentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Chamber
Burns
Chamber of Commerce
Offender Surrenders After Falling Into Icy Waters
In York Pennsylvania Samuel Thompson, a Black man, fled a railroad detective after insulting women at the local station, ran down an embankment into Codorus creek and sank ten feet into icy water. He surrendered after exposure to the cold water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Samuel Thompson
Codorus
Thompson
Cold Weather Shatters Faith of Peor People
Lewistown Pa December 6 Strong cold week drives disbelief in mild weather prophets as coal costs bite. Many men report only one or two days of work amid frigid conditions and rising fuel prices.
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Peor
Lewistown
Rebecca Titler Dies at 92 in Cumberland County
Mrs Rebecca Titler of Monroe Township dies at home after a long life as a Cumberland County resident. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at the United Brethren Church in Boiling Springs. Surviving children include Jacob in Philadelphia James in Perry County Mrs S N Leeper and Mrs Rosie Powley in Harrisburg. Her husband died four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
United Brethren Church
Boiling Springs
Rebecca Titler
Monroe Township
Cumberland County
Jacob
Philadelphia
James
Perry County
S. N. Leeper
Rosie Powley
Harrisburg
Miller dies after long illness in Millersburg
Charles A. Miller 63 longtime Millersburg teacher and justice of the peace died at his North street home after a long illness. He led in Masonic groups and church work, survived by his widow. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from his home with Rev. L. E. Bair officiating. burial in Killinger Reformed Church cemetery.
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Millersburg
Charles A. Miller
North Street
The
Reformed Church
Susquehanna Lodge of Masons
Syrian Commandery
Knights of Malta
Millersburg Castle
Millersburg Club
L. E. Bair
Susquehanna Lodge
Killinger
Ohio Minister to Preach in Shiremanstown Church
Shiremanstown Pa Dec 6 Services in the Shiremanstown United Brethren Church on Sunday include Sabbath School at 9 15 and a 10 30 preaching by Rev W A Dickson with Christian Endeavor at 6 p m on Truths That Jesus Taught in the evening Rev J G Huber of Dayton Ohio preaches. The fifth annual Bible reading of the State Tilill Mennonite Church closed Thursday after four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiremanstown
United Brethren Church
Saboath School
W. A. Dickson
Christian Endeavor
Jesus
J. G. Huber
First United Brethren Church
Dayton
Ohio
Tilill Mennonite Church
New Cumberland
W. T. Rue
Baughman Memorial Methodist Church
Joseph
Joshua
Seven Mountain Hunters Report Big Bucks in State Region
Lewistown December 6 Hunters across the Seven Mountain region report success. Roy Loudenslager Milroy shoots a 150 pound buck. Hawke Valley group near Milroy and Burnham tallies five deer. Slate Ridge Milroy camp records four. Wilson party in Stone Valley takes six deer in three days. Dippery and Tower camps each with three. Frankhouse Port Royal camps report bucks. Belleville hunters also bow deer. Marty Orner has head and antlers mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Seven Mountain
Roy Loudenslager
Milroy
Hawke Valley
Burnham
Slate Ridge
Wilson
Stone Valley
Dippery
Tower
Frankhouse
Port Royal
Belleville
Marty Orner
Columbia Masons Elect Their Officers For Year
Columbia Masons Lodge No. 286 F and A M elected officers for the year led by Worshipful Master Harrison vs. Nelt and Senior Warden Albert Kendig. John G Hughes named Junior Warden with James A Meyers as Treasurer and Luther J Schrader as Secretary. Trustees are John H Ostertag John Westerman and William S Oberlin with William M O Miller as representative to Grand Lodge. Ira Smith installed the officers. Annual banquet hosted by St John s Lutheran Ladies Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Columbia Lodge
Harrison Vs. Nelt
Albert Kendig
John G. Hughes
James A. Meyers
Luther J. Schrader
John H. Ostertag
John Westerman
William S. Oberlin
Frand Lodge
William M. O'Miller
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Pennsylvania
Columbia Mills
Franklin County
Tyrone
John J. Hanley
England
America
Peter J
William
Elizabeth
May Hanley Weldon
Upper End Borough
Allen Diebler
Thomas Lewis
Williamstown
Homer Diebler
James McCall
Jerome Kissinger
J. Myers
Clyde Binning
John Miller
Kissinger
O. Romberger
Ralph Zering
Galen J. Bingaman
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Harrison Steward
Harrisburg Hospital
Elizabeth Fetterhoff
Charles Kuzen~nader
Elsie Bowman
H. W. Malick
Sunbury
Paul Kailey
E. W. Kniley
Henry Buehler
Charles Werner
Miss Brandt
Lancaster
William Hawk
Elyria
Britton
Houston
Texas
Ter ME
Isa
Standand
BELL
DIAL
Beckley’s Business College
Senate Hotel
Market Street
Charles R. Beckley
Re Vela
Legion Post
Fire Company
Dick Alday
West Shore
Ladies’ Thimble Club
West Shore Firemen’s Union Plans Campaign
Chambersburg Elks
Church
THER
Mechanicsburg Co
Miller
Cumberland
Seven Mountain Hunters Report
Columbia Masons
Will
Columbia, Pa
Hiram Stauffer
Mountville
Kayser
Crepe de Chine
Chine Camisoles
North Third Street
Schleisner’s
Philippine
Kayser Lisle Union
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