Yanks praised as clean lifers by local pastor
The Rev. H. W. A. Hanson of Messiah Lutheran Church told Kiwanis members the American Expeditionary Forces under General Pershing were pure and noble. He shared camp observations, praising Americanism and urging business leaders to uphold high standards. The meeting at the Y M C A included song, gifts, and notices of upcoming events and audit committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
H. W. A. Hanson
Messiah Lutheran Church
Kiwanis Club
National War Work Council
France
America
William Strouse
L. V. Fritz
Harrisburg Shoe Manufacturing Company
Victoria Theater
James A. George
Abner W. Hartman
L. F. Neefe
William C. Alexander
H. E. Shriver
Charles R. Beckley
W. R. Houser
Mrs Rebecca Eppley Dies at 68 in Marysville
Mrs Rebecca Susan Eppley of Myrtle avenue Marysville died after a lingering illness aged 68. She is survived by several relatives including Mrs W H Harrison and Mrs Harry Hackel of Baltimore and G A Eppley and Harold W Eppley of Marysville. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM from the family home conducted by Rev. Wesley N. Wright with burial in Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Eppley
Marysville
Rebecca Susan Eppley
Myrtle Avenue
W. H. Harrison
Harry Hackel
Baltimore
C. J. Scott
Pitcairn
M. C. Callman
Brooklyn
Mabel Eppley
G. A. Eppley
C. M. Eppley
Harold W. Eppley
Wesley N. Wright
Church of God
Chestnut Grove Cemetery
Mt Olivet Cemetery Association to Meet in New Market
The Mt Olivet Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting in New Market on December 27 in Krieger's shop in New Cumberland Pennsylvania.
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New Cumberland
Mt. Olivet
In Prison 25 Years Seeks State Pardon
William Webber of Berks county, jailed twenty five years the longest since 1894 murder of his father in law, petitions for pardon at the final State Board of Pardons meeting. Others include Luther Knox insanity plea and Aziz Shehab frameup note with cases sent to district attorney. Dauphin county matters heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Webber
Berks County
Isands
State Board of Pardons
Webber
Frank B. McClain
The
Commonwealth Woods
Luther Knox
Armstrong
Aziz Shehab
Allegheny
Dauphin County
Theodore Miller
William Todd
George Miller
Chester County to Play Big Part in Inauguration
State Senator T Larry Eyre of West Chester says Chester County will cut a figure in the inauguration with a large citizens delegation. Fred T McDonald, Assistant Auditor General, to lead the delegation on the big day as preparations and parade organizations are arranged.
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Chester County
T. Larry Eyre
West Chester
Capitol
Fred T. McDonald
Funeral services set for Mrs Emma Espenshade
Grantville December 18 funeral arrangements for Mrs Emma Espenshade who died Sunday. Services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at Grantville church. She leaves husband four young children and siblings David Koons William Koons Mrs Eli Longreen John H Koons and Mrs T Oren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Espenshade
Grantville
David Koons
William Koons
Eli Longreen
Shellsville
John H. Koons
T. .& Oren
Harrisburg
High School Building Plan Changes Urged in Springfield
A joint report by Dr. James H. VanSickle and Dr. Henry Snyder backs four major changes to the 1916 high school program in Springfield Mass. and Jersey City NJ, proposing a large coeducational senior high near Capitol Park and converting Central High into admin space while expanding Technical High and Camp Curtin. The plan shifts from separate boys and girls senior years to a unified senior high, with four new buildings replacing the original five and a $1 250 000 loan noted as insufficient to cover all projects.
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James H. VanSickle
Springfield
Mass
Henry Snyder
Jersey City
N. J
Robert A. Enders
Central High School
Technical
Capitol Park
Thomas A. Edison
Camp Curtin
van Sickle
Snyder
Edisonnior School
Central
Drs. van Sickle
Enderson
Enders
Edison
Technical High School
Majestic and Colonial Theaters Offer Holiday Showcases
Vaudeville bill at Majestic features "Billie" Reeves and Company, Omar Monologist Walter Weems, and billed acts including Sultan the educated pony, Flo and Ollie Waters, Hart and Diamond. New program features Thurston the Great Magician with a 26-member company and spiritualist mysteries. Colonial shows Norma Talmadge in The Forbidden City with The Law of the North and The Cavell Case also on slate. Victoria hosts Grace D Armond in The Crucible of Life with The Hand of Vengeance promised.
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Majestic
Billie” Reeves
Victoria
Grace
D'Armond
Batargay
Tom Mix
Mr. Logan
U. 8S. A
Keith
Billy” Parsons
Sultan
Flo Waters
Ollie Waters
Universal
Eddie” Polo
Eileen Sedgwick
Forbidden City
Colonial Theater
Norma Colonial Talmadge
Orient
Miss Talmadge
Julia Arthur
Edith Cavell
Cavell
Jitney Hearing Skip By Mitzel Shocks Capitol
Howard Mitzel failed to appear for a state jitney certificate hearing, drawing surprise and objections from Harrisburg Railways Company for lack of notice. Officials and residents attended as the Public Service Commission weighs plans by the State Highway Department to eliminate grade crossings on the William Penn highway and Reading Railway in Derry township. A final ruling will follow after further suggestions and criticisms are reviewed.
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Capitol
Howard Mitzel
Harrisburg Railways Company
Mitzel
State Highway Department
Public Service Commission
William Penn Highway
Reading Railway
Derry Township
John 8. Billing
Third instalment due on fourth Liberty Bonds
Tomorrow the third instalment on the Liberty Bond fourth issue will be due under the government plan. It is 20 percent of the bond’s face value. Two instalments remain, the middle and last, to be paid next month.
Defective Flue Triggers Fire Alarm at Green Street Residence
A defective flue at 1402 Green Street caused smoke to pour from the house and chimney and set off the Box 31 fire alarm at Third and Harris streets this morning. No damage. In the home were Miss Anna Lupier and her sister Mrs Susan Lupfer.
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Green Street
Box 31
Third
Harris Streets
Anna Lupier
Susan Lupfer
President Reviews Armistice History And Milan Talks
President Wilson remains indoors on a wet day as he prepares for June peace events. He meets with Gabriel Hanotaux and discusses Italy’s role at the peace conference with King Victor Emmanuel and Italian officials during his visit to France.
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Ing
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
M. Hutin
Versailles
Marshal Moch
Paris
Wilson
Gabriel Hanotaux
United States
Italy
Wilson backs Italy on war aims amid relief and shipping talks
President Wilson expresses warm sympathy for Italy and outlines support for its war aims during informal talks with Count Cellere. Amid allied relief planning, Hoover’s potential role and control of raw materials become central as Paris conferences loom with Lloyd George and Orlando.
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Italy
Edward M. House
Wilson
Count Cellere
Marshal Foch
Inter-Allied Commission
America
Hoover
Paris
Supreme War Council
London
Lloyd George
Orlando
United States
City Budgets Face Deep Reductions Across Departments
City officials report department budget estimates received from all bureaus and departments. Council members anticipate a high total request for next year's city operations though exact figures are not yet released. Revenue projections for next year will be prepared and presented at tonight's meeting. Action on budgets will wait until all commissioners are present, including Park Commissioner E. Gross who is home ill but expected back soon.
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Gspid
E. Gross
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Orpheum
Christoe
Great Magician
Gus Hii
Norma Talmadge
Tom Moore
Charles Ray
Roscoe
Fatty” Arbuckle
Edith Clayton
Uesday
Thurston
Grace D'Armond
Wairfax
Traction
Victoria Vietworm Theater
State Health Department
James George
Yohn Brothers
Sonora
Steger
Knabe
Hardman
Caruso
Metropolitan Opera House
Kranich & Bach
Vose & Son
Price & Teeple
Schaeffer
Rembrandt
Steeger & Sons
Reed & Sons
Singer Thompson
Royal, Ropert & Sons
Story & Clark
Harrington
Harrisburg, Pa
North Market Square
Liberty
Edward N. Hurley
Count Macchi di Cellere
Mr. Wilson
George Washington
Regent Theatre
Artcraft Pictures
Paramount
Chas. Ray
Ethel Clayton
Fatty ‘Arbuckle
Billy Reeves Sultan
Dexte
Lee Beggs & Co
oPalertie
Eance
Logan
U.S. A
Fox
Ernon Castle
Fresh Front Studio
Fatty
Arbuckle
Regent Theater
Europe
Kaiser
Red Cross
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