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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
3
In Denver on December 8, 24 North Denver High School girls wore short socks that startled teachers and students. The behavior has drawn comparisons to the infamous Mines-Colorado University goat and risks disrupting the school’s peaceful order.
Daring hosiery display by 24 girls gains strong support among boys who threaten a sympathy strike if Principal E L Brown blocks co ed return. Some students celebrate with plans for a startling fete while a few reinstated after pledging moderation. Guests include Mr and Mrs John Kenny in Lansdowne Philadelphia. Camp Hill Music Club to hold annual Christmas concert December 12.
A Towanda, Pennsylvania letter claims a Christmas taken in with an orphan boy suffered a severe cold and bronchitis. After using Vinci medicine, the boy’s cough stopped, bronchitis cleared, and weight restored. The ad touts Vinci as a constitutional remedy with beef and cod liver peptones and minerals, sold at Kennedy's, Kramer, and Kitzmiller pharmacies and at other Pennsylvania druggists.
Mrs. John Losey entertained Allison Hill Sewing Club members at her Twenty first and Swatara home with music and sewing then a buffet supper for guests including Mrs Arthur Shawl Miss Marjorie Lutz and others. Mr and Mrs E W Long on a wedding trip to Connecticut were formerly Mrs Emma Graupner.
Mr and Mrs William J Gamoper of 1902 North Street announce the birth of a son William H Gamper on November 30 1916. Mr and Mrs William Graupner of 1624 Boas Street announce the birth of a daughter Maria Julia Graupner on November 26 1916 at Keystone Hospital. Mrs Graupner was Laura Freberly of Reading before marriage. Mrs Walter P Maguire of 5 South Front Street will visit New York City in a few days. Charles Segelbaum a Dickinson College student will end the week end at his home 120 South Second Street.
The Junior Class of Central hosts a dance at Hanshaw Hall this evening with all classes invited. Preliminary selections for the Kunkel Oratorical Contest were announced with eight finalists named. The main contest is set for December 15 in chapel with a slate of judges and musical performances by the Central High Orchestra, Junior Girls Glee Club, and choir. Debates progress under Prof Billow and English teachers. A School team will be chosen from Junior-Senior debaters to face Freshman-Sophomore, with possible cross-class representations. the best debaters gain spots regardless of side. Harrisburg’s Blue and Gray team will include three regulars and an alternate. A separate H. A. Society gathering at Wilbur Ober’s home featured cards and music, with refreshments served to many listed attendees.
Miss Fanny Harrit of Toledo heads the national D A R publicity committee and plans visits to Harrisburg. The Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine resumes publication on a new basis with monthly issues sent free to members. A Mont Alto clothing drive appeals for warm garments to Mrs William E Bailey by Friday.
Senator and Mrs BE Beidleman of Thirteenth and Evergreen streets are spending the weekend in Philadelphia.
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