Community Xmas Tree Placed In Front Street Playgrounds
A thirty five foot pine tree was set up in the Lawn playgrounds by borough workers under Street Commissioner Jacob Meshey. An executive committee meeting next Tuesday at 2:00 PM will finalize plans for the December 14 community Christmas celebration under the tree. Mrs. C A Alden announced a Christmas treat for nearly forty children including stockings gloves oranges and toys. The Rev. Mr. Heilman of Trinity parish will address the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Alden
Heilman
Trinity Parish
Recruiting Increases During Final Campaign
The Steelton Unit campaign reports five enlistments on the first day and total enlistments reaching twenty five since the sub-station opened less than a month ago. Corporal Paul will mail draft subject men to enlist before December 13 and continue street solicitation to boost numbers. Enlistments are encouraged at the Steelton office to improve the borough's showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Steelton
Steelton Red Cross Drives for Christmas Chapter Join
The publicity committee calls Steelton Highspire Enchant Oberlin Bressler area residents to join the Red Cross chapter as a patriotic duty during the Christmas drive. Every person is urged to enroll at campaign start, with Highspire auxiliary aiding and a 25 member women’s committee appointed to campaign locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Steelton
Highspire
Enchant
Oberlin
Quincy Bent
Prank A. Robbins
W. H. Nell
Nell
Bent
Blanche Mumma
School Teachers Plan Mourning and Guidance Meeting
The borough teachers schedule the first of five winter meetings on Monday. Topics cover Moral Educational and Vocational Guidance with discussions on Davis Vocational and Moral Guidance. Prof. William Hardrode leads the musical segment and the program includes echoes from the county institute and school experiences about becoming a teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
William M. Hardrode
Charity Concert by Steelton Band Tonight at High School
Large audience expected at the High School auditorium for a charity concert by the Steelton Band to benefit the Associated Charities of the borough. A cent sale runs today noon with a program including Panella arrangement U S A National Fantasia Er noni Verdi readings by Mrs Frederick Harling and scenes from Samson and Delilah among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton
Associated Charities
U.S. A
Lovenberg
Frederick Harling
Saint-Seans
Oberlin Notes Obituary and Local Church News
Mrs H Horvath of Oberlin dies Tuesday near Oberlin funeral services held at Roman Catholic Church Steelton. Swatara township school board elected P I Parthemore president and J E Berkheimer vice president four year term. six year terms for W H Horner Adam Fackler and Joseph Pacey. Miss Gertrude Brubaker named Enchant principal. Mrs George Bell succeeds Brubaker in sixth grade. Prof W R Zimmerman to address teachers on penmanship. Miss Helen Hocker visiting Philadelphia. Courtship and social visits noted. Clara S Reichley and Clair M Stengle wed at Paxtang Church. couple to reside in Oberlin.
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H. Horvath
Oberlin
Steelton
Swatara Township
P. I. Parthemore
J. E. Berkheimer
Berkheimer
W. H. Horner
Adam Fackler
Joseph Pacey
Gertrude Brubaker
Enhant
Miller
Central High School
Harrisburg
George Bell
Miss Brubaker
Enchant
W. R. Zimmerman
Helen Hocker
George Goodfellow
Philadelphia
John Quigley
Shippensburg
Milton Wise
George Shearer
Harry Wolf
Tummelstown
Visied
George Hocker
Simon
Mt. Alto
Saylor
Paxtang Presbyterian Church
Clara S. Reichley
Paxtang
Clair M. Stengle
H. B. King
Wiliott-Fisher Company
G. A. Stengle
Baltimore
Washington
Deserter Benjamin Bailey Delivered to Aviation Camp
Middletown resident Benjamin Bailey, captured as a deserter from Louisville, Kentucky, was brought to the Aviation Camp yesterday by Sergeant Nolase of the Aviation Corps. Local residents and visitors, including Mrs. Frank Hampton and Mrs. Hickernell, traveled through town. several returns and engagements are noted, and the Palmyra Gee Club plans a St Peter’s Church concert this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Bailey
Louisville
Nolase
Aviation Corps
Frank Hampton
Mary Hickerwell
Lorain
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Hickernell
Joseph Hickernell
C. E. Bowers
Karl Bowers
Philadelphia
George Redfong
Center Square
Fire Company Insurance Adjusters
Joseph Brady
J. D. Aldinger
Conewago
Ore
Cour’ H
Roth
D. H. Palmer
Columbus
Palmyra
Gee Club
Pill
St. Peter's Church
Edna Beard
Nda Beaverson
Harristorris
Yort Torris
Yoffee
Centenary Church to Honor Men in Service
Centenary United Brethren Church holds a patriotic service to honor members serving the country. Frank B. Wickersham will give an address and a large service flag will be unfurled. The program includes an organ prelude by Mrs. Clara Poors and a scripture lesson by Rev. A. K. Wier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary United Brethren Church
Frank B. Wickersham
Clara Poors
A. K. Wier
America
Audi
Honor Roll of Local Service Members In Anthem Event
The program featured prayer and remarks by the Rev. A K Wier with anthems including Americas Men and Tenting on the Old Camp Ground. The event included a roll call of soldiers and unfurling of the service flag with selections such as Song of the Flag and Battle Hymn of the Republic. The honor roll lists Francis D Beidel, R Franklin Ligan, Paul Weaver, Leroy L Downs, Miles C Morrison, Roy Shelley, Carl Shelley, Roy Thomas, Chester Blyer, George Curley, Charles C Gruber, Samuel Curley, Mr. Van Lear, Stanley Shupp, Brighthill Armstrong, Charles F Reeser, Lester Swartz, Joseph Schreffler, Earl S Bush, Marvin Barrick, Thomas Reinhard, William H Nelson, R R Shuler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Shelley
Carl Shelley
Roy Thomas
Chester Blyer
George Curley
Charles C. Gruber
Samuel Curley
Mr. van Lear
Stanley Shupp
Brighthill Armstrong
Charles F. Reeser
Lester Swartz
Joseph Schreffler
Earl S. Bush
Mervin Barrick
Thomas Reinhard
William H. Nelson
R. R. Shuler
Election of Officers at Modern Woodmen Camp Meeting
The Modern Woodmen Camp No. 6589 holds an election of officers this evening at a meeting and smoker. The final contest in the championship quest games also occurs tonight, and all members are urged to attend.
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for grippe misery. It claims repeated dosing every two hours, up to three doses, will clear clogged nasal passages and airways, stop nose discharge, and relieve systemic cold symptoms.
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Swift
Swift& Company
U.S.A
News OF Steelton
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Xmas Gift Store
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Kitchener
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