Freshmen Aged 11 and 12 Highlight Tech Class Size
The article notes five freshmen aged 11 from Cameron and twelve year old Richard De Gray who aims for Princeton. Donald and Daniel Harnish, twelve, are twins in Tech High School freshman class and in different sections to avoid confusion. The 1940s style piece emphasizes an unusually large number of young entrants in the freshman cohort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Richard de Gray
Princeton
Donald and
Daniel Harnish
Bers
Technical High School
Daniel
Donald
Showdown Called for Red Cross Campaign in Harrisburg
Harrisburg Red Cross district declares a showdown as memberships surge through industrial drives and neighborhood solicitations. Donations arrive from Mrs. G Wetzel and Edward Hopkins, with outside towns boosting totals. A Baltimore donor pledges to enroll a family unit, while the campaign expands to include window emblems and lapel pins.
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Harrisburg
Red Cross
Tomorrew
Lst
Tuberculosis Society
Mra. G. Wetzel
Dauphin Clear Company
Dauphin Company
Edward Hopkins
North Sixteenth Street
Mr. Hopkins
Lykens
Penbrook
Newport
Marynville
New Cumberland
Duncannon
Baltimore
Harry Messersmith
Fear for Safety of Sick Woman
The report notes concern for a ill woman who may have taken her life. Officer Fettrow and river boatman Mr. Dintamand searched the river banks. Mrs Grand left seven children with the eldest 22. two children were at home and one son ill in bed upstairs.
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Fettrow
Ensign Smucker Reported Dead
Mrs Grand fears Ensign Smucker has died after wandering away from home. Described as five feet seven inches tall with gray hair, wearing a black chinchilla coat and shawl, authorities have not located her and friends report no sighting since she left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grand
Mrs. Grand
Salary Board Seen as Certain Reform
The Economy and Efficiency commission proposed a state salary board, later vetoed by the Governor, with discussion revived as bills may pass in coming weeks. Other items include highway improvements, compensation decisions affecting miners, open weather aiding repairs, and a Luzerne representative joining the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economy and Efficiency Commission
Brumbaugh
Highway Department
State Compensation Board
Pedron
Colonial Colliery Co
Natalie
Walsonwave
Thermas Colliery Co
Lost Creek
Welsh
Williams Co
Erie
Miltitch
Pittsburgh Mallable Iron Co
Pittsburgh
Larkins
Cuthbert Bros
McKeesport
Curts
Dietrich
Williamsport
Mills
Allegheny Steel Co
Brackenridge
State Department of Labor and Industry
Luzerne
James Walsh
J. P. Walsh
Wilkes- Barre
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Hanover
J. J. McCabe
St. Joseph's Church
Georgetown
Lewis Rineberg
Adams
William L. Adams
United States
Public Service Commission
Harrisburg
Carbondale
Wilkes-Barre
Mackey
Adjutant General of the
Harry A. Mackey
Pennsylvania Workmen's Compensation Bureau
George P. Darrow
Severa
Mrs. Bush Reclaims Vast Property From War Seizure
Mrs Lily Busch widow of Adolphus Busch of St Louis will recover a vast estate taken by the Alien Property Custodian under the alien property act. The return follows her attainment of American citizenship as ordered by Attorney General Gregory. The estate was among the largest seized during the war.
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Lily Busch
Adolphus Busch
St. Louis
Gregory
Busch
Department of Justice
Draft Orders Highlight Draft System Wind Down
Weeks ago Mr. Mackey asked Mr. Darrow to locate a soldier whose whereabouts could not be found after July 4 though the family knew his location in September. Draft headquarters announce the closing of the draft system with most boards to run without clerks by mid January. Records of induction must be checked and boards not sealed until further orders. Additional clerks remain on duty and holiday disruption is not allowed.
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Mackey
Mr. Darrow
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Maine
Elizabeth
Schell
Shell’s Seed Store
Market Street
Third
Locust Streets
Ensign Smucker
the Globe
Santa
Montagnac O’coats
Lee Union-Alls
Patrick Mackinaw
GLOBE
Mrs
Eevee
N. Third St
Penna
Saturundays
Myce
Steinway
Christman
C. M. Sigler, Inc. Pianos
Victrolas
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