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Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1917

Page

19

Brilliant Pageant Closes Sunshine Benefit Opera

At the close of the Sunshine benefit opera Out Somewhere a three time production opens with a brilliant pageant led by Uncle Sam Liberty Soldiers Red Cross and other groups. The bugle call will be sung and all join in the Star Spangled Banner. Central High School sophomores prepared forty pounds of nuts to be sold with popcorn balls at performances.

Geant Uncle Sam Hall Roeder Liberty Virginia Downes Robert Rinkenbach George Landis The Red Cross Dora W. Coe Harley Armstrong Motor Julia Stamm Boy Scouts George Setton

Red Cross aids men at Middletown aviation camp benefit

Mrs Lyman J Gilbert heads a committee to support the men at Middletown Aviation Camp. Major Garrison and about 100 servicemen attend the Roberta Disbrow Lloyd Sunshine Society benefit opera Out Somewhere. After the play they will be hosted at the Y M C A with refreshments.

Red Cross Committee Men of Aviation Opera Roberta Disbrow Lloyd Sunshine Society Darlington Paul A. Kunkel Walter H. Gaither William J. Bailey Julia Stamm Mary Meyers Katharine Hart Almeda Herman Dora Toe Elizabeth Kinsely Margaret McClain Eleanor Darlington Mary Mitchell Martha Fletcher Elizabeth Ross Emily Bailey Thomas A. Baldwin Samuel Parke Katharine Moss

Soldier Harry F. Behm Returns From Furlough At Camp Meade

Private Harry F. Behm of the Headquarters Troop Seventy-ninth Division National Army stationed at Camp Meade Maryland returns from a brief furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs William Behm of Lucknow. Before the Army he worked as a railroad brakeman at the Harrisburg yards. He serves on motorcycle duty and will return for the Christmas holidays.

Harry F. Behm Seventy-ninth Division National Army Camp Meade Admiral William Behm Lucknow Army Pennsylvania Railroad Harrisburg

Thanksgiving Donations For the Nursery Home

The Nursery Home reports generous Thanksgiving gifts from Weaver's confectionery and numerous individuals including Mrs. Kramer Mrs. Dickinson Mrs. Jeff ers Mrs. Knisely Mrs. Stamm Mrs. Munce Mrs. Moeller Mrs. Silk Mrs. Gardner Mrs. Swartz Mrs. Morrow Mrs. Patton Mrs. Gough Mr. Sur mar Mr. Nisley Mr. Gardner Mrs. Silk Mrs. Reinoehl Mrs. L. I. Suhner Mrs. William Cook and Mr. Willis.

Weaver Kramer Dickinson Jeffers Knisely Stamm Munce Moeller Silk Gardner Swartz Morrow Patton Gough Surmar Nisley

Miss Susan Reichley Weds in Paxton Church

The marriage of Miss Clara Susan Reichley of Paxtang to Clair um mel Spengle of Oberlin occurred last evening at Old Paxton Church Paxtang with Rev. Harry B. King officiating. The bride wore white satin and tulle with roses, Miss Kelly played the marches, and the couple will reside in Oberlin where he works in the family general merchandising business.

Clara Susan Reichley Paxtang Clair Ummel Spengle Oberlin Old Paxton Church Harry B. King Kelly

Railroad Telephone Girls Hold a Knitting Party

A Sunshine Knitters of the World’s War Society meeting at Mrs. Mary M. Kable’s home elected officers for the year: President Mary M. Kable, Vice President Helen Schubauer, Secretary Katherine Bonner, Treasurer Edna Roat. A dinner followed with music by members and solos. The next gathering will be at Miss Helen Schubauer’s home on December 17. Albany N Y announces births: Sara Catharine Sherwin and Mary Jane Cless.

Sunshine Knitters of the World's War Society Mary M. Kable Curtin Street Helen Schubauer Katherine Bonner Edna Roat Mary Michener Myrtle Beil Carrie Reynolds Katherine Rhinehart Mary Hardy Mary Erb Bertha Neff Pearl Simonton Kable Misses Bonner Sechubauer Erb Green Street David Lee Sherwin Albany N. J Sara Catharine Sherwin Sherwin Ellen Bostick Raymond D. Cless North Sixth Street Mary Jane Cless Mary E. Decker

Births in Paxtang and West Philadelphia announce daughters

Mr and Mrs Harry A Fry of Paxtang announce the birth of a daughter Shirley Louise Fry on December 8 1917. Mr and Mrs Herbert A Brightbill of West Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter Edythe Mae Brightbill on November 30 1917. Mr Brightbill a former Harrisburg er is a research chemist for the Benzol Product Co at Marcus Hook N Y.

Harry A. Fry Paxtang Shirley Louise Fry Herbert A. Brightbill West Philadelphia Edythe Mae Brightbill Brightbill

Updegrove's Big First Opens Saturday Evening

Updegrove debuts a large early concert program while a small orchestra plays Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Advertisement notes schedule and openings for performances.

Updegrove Adv

Franklin Madden Bridal Unites Viola Madden and Ray Franklin

Viola Madden and Ray Franklin wed last evening at Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Tolliver officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home, 1208 Herr Street, where numerous guests offered best wishes to the couple.

Franklin-Madden Viola Madden Ray Franklin Zion Baptist Church Walter Tolliver

Y W C A Vesper Service Plans December 9 Program

The Y W C A physical department will lead the Sunday vesper at John Y Boyd hall at 5 pm December 9 with Miss Marjorie E Bolles presiding. Al K Thomas speaks and musical numbers include piano by Mrs Charles Stroh vocal by Mrs Maurice Fernster and violin by Miss Sydney Shaar. Light refreshments follow in the directors room.

John Y. Boyd Marjorie E. Bolles al. K. Thomas Charles Stroh Maurice Fernster Sydney Shaar Solomon Hiney Irace Owens Grace Shutt Ora Lusk Jessie Cummings Marie Hutton Amelia Jamison Della Fox Mary Griffie Carrie Miller Sue Sollenberger John W. German,Jr Lois G. Scott

Substitute For Eggs Egg Sub claims to replace eggs in cooking

A new discovery replaces fresh eggs with great success. A 25¢ can of Egg Sub substitutes for 3 dozen eggs in cooking or baking, sold by Imperial Tea Co. at 213 Chestnut St. Harrisburg.

Harrisburg Imperial Tea Co Chestnut St

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