Christmas Dinner for Harrisburg Orphans Program
Kiwanis Rotary and Motor Clubs of Harrisburg along with the Chamber of Commerce arrange a Christmas program for children at the Industrial Home Sylvan Heights Orphanage and Nursery Home next Wednesday afternoon. A big dinner, a car ride and a theater party with presents are planned for the shut‑ins.
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Industrial Home
Sylvan Heights
Kiwanis
Rotary and
Motor Clubs of
Harrisburg
Chamber of Commerce
Santa program for youths with gifts at Majestic
Representatives of local clubs escort youngsters to the Majestic for an afternoon performance and gift distribution from Santa Claus. Charles Snyder of Holmes Seed Company was arrested by Pinkerton detectives on charges of stealing receipts from customers. Coins reportedly fell from his shoes and clothing at the police station.
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Santa Claus
Charles Snyder
Holmes Seed Company
Pinkerton
Anton K. Hanson
Winton
Harrisburg
Hanson
Christmas Program Highlights At Camp Curtin Junior High
Camp Curtin Junior High held a Friday assembly featuring carols and readings. Harold Smedley and Stewart Lytle performed Good King Wenceslas and a dutiful page, while Miss Bateman's Latin class sang Adeste Fideles.
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King Wenceslas
Harold Smedley
Stewart Lytle
Samuel Krebs
Horace G. Geisel
Camp Curtin
Edward Everett Hale
Melvin Luter
Melvin
Hale
Brehen
Harvard Grid Stars Plan Exercise on Trip West
Harvard gridiron players prepare for the Pasadena clash with Oregon on New Year’s Day. Trainer Pooch Donovan ordered indoor and outdoor drills during the six day transcontinental ride, with 19 planned stops for runs and Harvard graduates along the route expected to greet the team. Officials for the game were still being discussed with candidates familiar with both coasts and the middle west.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Gridiron Warriors
New England
University of Oregon
Pasadena
Cal
Crimson
Pooch Donovan
Harvard
Deaths and Funerals In Harrisburg Area
Obituaries and funeral notices for Samuel A Hoffman 88, of 2317 North Fifth Street, Mary Elizabeth Frank of 751 Dunkle Street, Charles Malseed of 442 South Second Street, Arthur Elsey of 609 Cumberland Street. Services held at homes and local churches with interments at Church Hill, Paxtang, and Duncannon cemeteries. Mr Hoffman survived by five sons and six daughters. Mrs Frank was wife of Robert B Frank. Arthur Elsey, 42, died after six days with pneumonia in Harrisburg Hospital.
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Samuel A. Hoffman
B. J. Rice
North Fifth Street
Port Royal
Howard Koons
Church Hill
Mr. Hoffman
Mary Elizabeth Frank
Dunkle Street
J. H. Lyter
Derry Street
Charles Malseed
Duncannon
South Second Street
Mr. Malseed
Arthur Elsey
Cumberland Street
Harrisburg
Mr. Elsey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Magdeleine Brard to Appear in Harrisburg Again Dec 26
Magdeleine Brard, 16, the Boston Symphony soloist praised for Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2, will perform in Harrisburg at Technical High School on December 26. Frederick Gunster will accompany. tickets on sale at Sigler's Music House.
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Magdeleine Brard
Harrisburg
Mlle
New York Symphony Orchestra
Boston
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston Globe
Saint-Saens
Pension Fund
Hofmann
Rachmaninoff
Cortot
Paris Conservatory
Heifera
Mile
Brard
Technical High School
Fredrick Gunster
Sigler’s Music House
Predicts Other Suits Against Government by the Distillers
Action by insurance companies cancelling whisky policies, announced by the Connecticut Fire Insurance Companys Louisville branch, will seek recovery from the government for prohibited liquors. Levy Mayer, counsel for the National Distillers Committee, notes a Rhode Island suit contesting prohibition before the Supreme Court as the controlling litigation.
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Chicago
Louisville
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
Court of Claims
Washington
Levy Mayer
National Distillers’ Committee
Mayer
Rhode Island
Supreme Court
Col Saunders Praises Detzer At Court Martial
Col E O Saunders testifies in Captain Karl Detzer case that the accused officer has an excellent reputation and would be reappointed under similar circumstances. Saunders notes high DCI officers often spoke of Detzer favorably at Chaumont gatherings.
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New York
Karl W. Detzer
le Mans
E. O. Saunders
Department of Criminal Investigation
Saunders
Central Department
Chicago
Detzer
Chaumont
Deny That Prisoner Negotiations Are Off
London reports that talks between James O Grady for Britain and Maxim Litvinoff for Soviet Russia in Copenhagen to repatriate prisoners have not broken off but are postponed for consultations with their governments.
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Associated Press
London
James O'Grady
Great Britain
Maxim Litvinoff
Russia
Copenhagen
Rev A J Greene to Speak at Y M C A
The Rev A J Greene pastor of Second Baptist Church will address the mass meeting of the colored men branch at 4 PM Sunday in the Y M C A association room 802 Cowden street. Dr Greene is a forceful speaker and a large crowd is expected. Spirited gospel hymns led by A H Duffan will be sung. Ex gods can now get their victory discharge buttons of the United States Navy per Navy Recruiting Office 221 Market street.
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A. J. Greene
Second Baptist Church
Colored Men's Branch
Association Room
Cowden Street
Green
A. H. Duffan
NAVY
United States Navy
Market Street
Democrats Postpone Meeting to Elect a Minority Leader
A conference of Democratic Senators postponed its vote for a new minority leader to January 15. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, acting leader after Senator Martin's death, canceled the call following an agreement with Senator Underwood of Alabama. The delay aims to accommodate absent Senators and allow Secretary Glass to take his seat to complete Senator Martin's term.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Martin
Virginia
Underwood
Alabama
Senate
Glass
Former Army Chaplain Called to Highspire Pulpit
The Rev. Raymond L. Markley of Chambersburg, longtime Army chaplain with the 320th Field Artillery and 13th Field Artillery, is named pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Highspire and will begin January 1. He is a Gettysburg College and Lutheran Theological Seminary graduate. previously served Fayetteville. Mrs. Markley, a Wilson College alumna, leads the Wilson College Club in Franklin County.
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Raymond L. Markley
Chambersburg
Three Hundred and Twentieth Field Artillery
Thirteenth Field Artillery
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Highspire
Markley
Gettysburg College
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Fayetteville
Vesle
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Wilson College
Wilson College Club
Franklin County
Salvation Army to Give Holiday Baskets
Salvation Army plans yearly Christmas baskets for the poor in the city with on street fund raising on Market Street led by a representative. Baskets will be delivered to homes for those unable to collect in person. The article also notes bids are invited for a $20 000 Camp Hill school addition next year.
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France
Salvation Army
Market Street
Camp Hill
Insurance Bill Passes With 33 Million Deficiency Allocation
Washington notes the Senate approved an urgent deficiency appropriation totaling 33 million dollars. The package includes 30 million to bolster war risk insurance allowances, funding miscellaneous subjects and supporting defense needs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Edison Junior High School notes and community toy drive
Edison Junior High School notes describe a student assembly presided by Truman Thompson with motions for Edison citizens to donate toys for unfortunate city children and fund collections at Christmas. New officers and activities include section sports and a school pin design, plus musical performances.
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Edison
Truman Thompson
Baynard
Genevieve Liggle
Albert Shuller
Helen Forsythe
Belonts
Laurence Hess
Adeline Emerick
Lee Izer
Margaretta Wohlfarth
Herman Keller
Edison Patrol
Evelyn Hall
Elizabeth Toomer
Gustie Blumenstine
Miller
Free Treatment For Any Former Service Man in Need of It
Washington announces a War Department campaign informing former service members that any in need of medical or surgical care due to Army or Navy illness or injury may enter an Army, public health service, or local civilian hospital sanitarium with all expenses paid by the government. Discharged service men should apply promptly.
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Washington
War Department
Service and Information Bureau
Army
Navy
Public Health Guidance for Medical Examination Access
Apply to the nearest army hospital or local public health service representative for examination. Seek Red Cross personnel or state and municipal health officers for guidance and assistance.
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Public Health Service
Red Cross
H. R. Rea Dies in New York at 66
Henry R. Rea, a prominent figure in Pittsburgh industry and finance, died at his New York home after suffering apoplexy last Tuesday and pneumonia. He was 66.
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Pittsburgh
Henry R. Rea
New York
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