Closed Bodies Grow in Demand
Local Studebaker dealer M I Mumma notes autumnal demand for closed bodies and sedans. He highlights utility comfort and all weather practicality, praising the Studebaker Light-Four Sedan for light weight steady performance and low upkeep. The sedan’s convertible design from enclosed to open touring car is emphasized with interior features like dome light silk curtains and ample storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. l. Mumma
Studebaker
Chasses
Carlisle War Hospital To Remain Permanent After War
Carlisle Pa December 14 General Hospital No 31 will be kept as a permanent postwar facility. The War Department will retain such hospitals while disbanding leased ones as needs shrink. Surgeon General’s office confirmed via Carlisle Chamber of Commerce after Dr Guy Carleton Lee briefed Washington. About 450 soldiers in Medical and Supply divisions with 200 more expected. 25 wounded here with more expected.
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Carlisle
General Hospital No. 31
Surgeon General
Carlisle Chamber of Commerce
Guy Carleton Lee
Washington
Lee
War Department
Brotherhood Social Links Churches in Mechanicsburg
A social gathering at Trindle Springs Lutheran Church fostered unity among Brotherhood members from Trinity and St. Mark's Lutheran churches. Rev. Dr. A. R. Steck of Carlisle led the program with other clergy and plans for a May reunion of local Brotherhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
Trindle Springs Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran
St. Mark's Lutheran
A. R. Steck
First Lutheran Church of
Carlisle
H. Hall Sharp
H. N. Fegley
St. Mark's
Viscount Bryce Calls for Allied Occupation of Armenia
Viscount James Bryce, former U.S. ambassador, urged the Allies to occupy Turkish Armenia in a Manchester Guardian report. He criticized the armistice term that failed to provide immediate occupation of the six vilayets and warned against leaving Armenians under Turkish rule.
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Viscount James Bryce
United States
Manchester Guardian
Armenia
London
Panier Vilayets
Mitchell Motors Pre-war Prices Signal Auto Revival
In wartime shift and rapid postwar readjustment the Mitchell Motors Company of Racine Wisconsin announces returning to pre war passenger car production. Vice President Rueschaw says the plant stayed intact through government war work and now pivots to civilian models with price cuts to stabilize the market. He cautions prices will rise as demand and production normalize, urging early buyers to act now for best value. The report also notes broader industry context of government inspection, labor discipline, and potential shortages as spring demand grows.
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R. C. Rueschaw
Mitchell Motors Company, Inc
Racine
Wis
Mitchell
Mr. Rueschaw
Enola War Relief Reports Growth and Efforts
Enola Pennsylvania Railroad War Relief members report a successful year led by Mrs. P R Bingaman. The group grew from 56 to 164 members and donated wool outfits to service members while funding a linen shower for France and aiding influenza relief.
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Enola
Enola Branch
The
Pennsylvania Railroad War Relief
P. R. Bingaman
H. G. Huber
Pittsburgh
Martha Washington
P. R. RK
France
Red Cross
Harrisburg
Special Service Programs in Marysville Churches
Marysville Pa December 14 revival plans across churches feature Rev Dr D B Vishanoff of Thes salonia Macedonia sharing his conversion at Zion Lutheran tomorrow at 10 30 and at Christ Lutheran Dun Cannon in the evening The Criterion Male Quartet from Harrisburg will sing at the Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow evening A Patriotism sermon by Rev S B Bidlack and a Heavenly Manna talk by Rev C D Pewterbaugh headline morning services with communion in Bethany United Evangelical Church Rev W B Coy of Carlisle preaches in the evening Pewterbaugh announces evangelistic meetings starting January 5 A series of evangelistic services begins December 29 in the Church of God Evening Trinity Reformed Church hosts Rev Ralph B Hartman at 7 30 with Christian Endeavor on Unanswered Prayers.
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Marynville
D. BE. C. Vishanoff
Thessalonia
Macedonia
Zion Lutheran Church
Christ Lutheran Church
Duncannon
Criterion
Harrisburg
Methodist Episcopal Church
B. Bidlack
Bethany United Evangelical Church
C. D. Pewterbaugh
W. B. Coy
Carlisle
Pewterburgh
Church of God
Wesley N. Wright
Trinity Reformed Church
Ralph BE. Hartman
Christian Endeavor
Miss Bernice Steele Weds Paul W. Sellers in New Buffalo
Marriage reported at the bride’s mother home in New Buffalo with Rev. Percy Boughey officiating. Bride Bernice Steele daughter of Mrs. Mary Steele, groom Paul Sellers of Valley street. Edna Sellers bridesmaid and Sergeant Huber Stine best man. The couple will honeymoon in New York and Hudson trip then reside in Marysville. Red Cross campaign planned in Enola with district colonel Mrs. Montooth and captains Redifer Hassler Miller Bitner. Birth notice: Dale Kenneth Kitner born December 6 1918 to Mr. and Mrs Jessie Kitner of Shiremanstown. Jean Hockenberry Kitner formerly of Andersonburg.
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Marysville
Paul W. Sellers
Valley Street
Bernice Jeanne Steel
Mary Steele
New Buffalo
Percy Boughey
Montandon Methodist Episcopal Church
Edna Sellers
Huber Stine
Annville
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Hudson
RED Cross
Enola
Big Red Cross
Montooth
Redifer
H. G. Hassler
Charles Miller
Conrad Bitner
Shiremanatown
Jessie Kitner
East Main Street
Dale Kenneth Kitner
Kitner
Jean Hockenberry
Andersonburg
Perry County
Evelyn Wentzvist
Harrisburg
Fred Dolby
Dolby
Julia Sheaffer
Georg Leedy
Mary Ledy
Newport
W. Smith
Stony Point
Edna Book
Russell Book
David Brickley
Clan Hefflefinger
Kemmore
Ohio
Lester Hefflefinger
Christmas Bazar Opens in Mechanicsburg Store Room
Christmas bazar runs this afternoon in E G Lutz furniture store room on West Main Street with fancy articles and home baked goods. Also notes on Lyceum course first show December 20 in Blain. Local social items mention births visits and a wedding trip.
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Mechanicsburg
Mite Society
Trinity Lutheran Church
E. G. Lutz
West Main Street
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Chandler
Maxwell
Steaerns-Knight
NASH
Gorson
Haynes
BUICK
Honson
Willys-Knight & Touring
Jeytery
Chalmers
VELIE
Sterling OR
Perfection
Santa
Keystone Sales CO
Market St
Mma
Nmae
Chelsea
A. Schiffman
N. Cameron
C. V. News
Carlisle General Hospital Permanent Institution
Brotherhood
H. I. Zinn
Grand Army of the Republic
R. Coover
J. D. Blair
John C. Reeser
Warry Wetzel
W. E. Strock
Diehl
Henry Moyer
Joseph Bricker
Ladies’ Aid Society
Grace Evangelical Church
Will King
T. J. Webb
Reba Hurst
George Westhafer
Iss Romany
Catherine Arbogast
Romaine King
Fe Furst
King
Waynesboro
Greencastle
Philadelphia
A. Baker Barnhart
Jacob E. Pentz
Henry H. Pentz
Middletown
Aviation
Cumberland County
Sadler
Churchtown
Newville
Shepherdstown
Waynesboro, Pa
Wilbur Wolff
Jacob Summers
Guilford Township
Chambersburg
James H. Sanders
Lennis J. Sanders
Camp Meade
Viscount Bryce
Mitchells
New Cumberland
Methodist Church
Carrie Garver
Anna Coover
Bridge Street
Helen Reiff
Myrna Hempt
Annie Westenhafer
Annie Coover
Sara Schell
Richard Coover
Ruth
Mary Cramer
George Cramer
Seventh Street
Baltimore
Mary
Dorcas Society
H. J. Deckard
Front Street
REX
REX Garage
Delaware Sts
P. H. Keboch
Arkeyt Street
Front and Market Motor Supply Co
West Shore News
Chiefs Branch
Bernice Jeanne Steele
Reo Motor Car Company
Kelker Sts
Heagy Bros
Sparing Goods Store
North Third Street
Crispen Motor Car. CO
BELL
Blain Blain, Pa
Floyd Featherston Company
Pia Se Mess Chayta BA Aere
Bethlehem
Hia
Gray & Davis
Allentown
the Overland-Harrisburg Co
North Second Street
the Best
Front Market Motor Supply Co
Market Street
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