RUMBLES Special Committee Meeting For Big Session
Friendship and Co operative Club for Railroad Men plans a 4 pm tomorrow meeting of its entertainment committee. President Drake urges all members and volunteers to boost Thursday’s big “package night” auction to benefit Associated Charities. Auctioneer Hoy will handle the prizes. bring packages or send to Grafton Drake. Refreshments served. invites extended to US recruiting station forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
F. H. Hoy
Grafton Drake
North Third Street
United States
Priority Orders Tie Up Traffic in Altoona
Altoona Pa Dec 22 railroad officials complain of interference in traffic handling from inexperienced workers and government officials. They say multiple priority orders cross and change, causing reclassifications and delays due to power and labor shortages. Railroad men warn essential wartime rules are being overdone and hinder operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona Mirror
Walter M Mumma Heads Masonic Lodge
West Shore Lodge No. 681 F and A M Camp Hill held their annual election last evening Walter M Mumma was elected Worshipful Master John F E Sweeney senior warden A Lovell Harrison junior warden Guert W Ensign treasurer A Elwyn Strode secretary M A Brinton Jesse L Bowman H A Walter trustees Fred C Beecher representative in Grand Lodge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Shore Lodge
F. & A.M. Camp Hill
Walter M. Mumma
John FE. Sweeney
A. Lovell Harrison
Guert W. Ensign
A. Elwyn Strode
M. A. Brinton
Jesse L. Bowman
H. A. Walter
Fred C. Beecher
Grand Lodge
Extra trains to handle express rush on Pennsy
Express mail volume has surged this week on the Pennsy with more trains added east and west. Through eastbound cars are loaded to speed letters parcels and packages to soldiers in camps. Labor shortages hinder delivery facilities in several cities including Johnstown and Adams Company is hiring more staff to cope with the surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsy
Adams Company
Johnstown
Safety on Railroads Is Shown in Annual Report
The Interstate Commerce Commission report on 1916 accident statistics notes rail travel as safer than home. It cites 802 companies with 189000 miles carrying 60 percent of passengers and 67 percent of freight without passenger deaths, highlighting Southern Pacific's 11000 miles and 45000000 passengers with no passenger fatalities and five employee injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Julius Kruttschnitt
American Railway Association
Germany
France
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Complex Harrisburg and Reading rail yard crew standings
A detailed roster lists crews, engineers, firemen, conductors, flagmen, brakemen, and yard boards for Philadelphia and Enola divisions, with first-to-go times after 2 o'clock or 4:15, naming up or unassigned personnel across multiple yards and lines including 219, 258, 210, 254, 214, and 225 in Harrisburg and 120, 135, 106 in Enola, plus Reading 37 crew and various up lists. The record covers lines, roles, and personnel such as Buffington, Asper, Maxwell, Gallagher, Crisswell, and Crisswell across divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Buffington
Asper
Ker
Snyder
Fisher
Erns
Moretz
Clay
Zaring
Bickert
Leonard
Copp
Shade
Ulsh
Bell
Zimmerman
Danner
Likens
Schiefer
Meade
McCord
Rauch
Myers
Allman
Fpurker
Bowman
Swomley
Witman
ENOLA
Maxwell
Steffy
Houseal
Lefever
Kline
Gallagher
Flagman
Wenrick
Hamilton
Collier
Heagy
Kapp
Fortenbaugh
Gingrich
McNally
Feas
Holmes
Wickey Albright
Morne
Lightner
Meek
Zeiders
Kennedy Haubecker
Brubaker
Morris
Jones
Shuey
Griffith
Warner
Pletz
Leiber
Hoffman
Billig
Beecher
Wireman
Landis
Ruth
Deardorf
Wilde
Hollenbaugh
Bordney
Wood
Lackey
Lowe
Miller
Enterline
Wray
Hartman
Hess
Stitler
Burtnett
Stauffer
Patton
Powell
Yundt
Berrier
Slough
Anderson
Stoner
Wiley
Rickenbach
Seigfried
Shillinger
Hoover
Watson
Davis
Keefer
McKeever
Stahl
Habbyshaw
News of Steelton First Drill of Local Reserves
The Steelton Reserves organize with Felton Hall hosting next Friday’s first drill. Officers and directors approved the constitution and by laws and accepted fifty applicants for membership. Major commandant Frank B. Wickersham to appoint assistants. Harrisburg Reserves aid launching efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton
Felton Hall
Frank B. Wickersham
Harrisburg
Local Teachers Attend State Educational Association Meeting
Teachers from local schools will join the Sixty-eighth annual Pennsylvania State Educational Association gathering in Johnstown next week. Prof. Charles S. Davis leads as association president and will respond to the welcome, with other local officials presenting on Home School and school music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State Educational Association
Johnstown
Charles S. Davis
Steelton High School
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
Davis
L. Be.’ McGinnes
P. D. Miller
Lillie M. Nankivell
W. M. Marebrode
Steelton Nears Goal In Christmas Red Cross Drive
Canvassers report Steelton has surpassed its Red Cross goal with 5965 members posted, far above the 385 still needed. Plant workers and chemical departments claim full participation, with 1200 new members yesterday and total perfect departments rising to six. Campaign supervisors urge all canvassers to file noon Monday reports to telegram results to Philadelphia by 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Steelton
Washington
Philadelphia
Fuel Supply Short at Local Bethlehem Steel Plant
A shortage of both coal and coke exists at the Bethlehem Steel Company local plant. The exact deficit is unknown, with coke the more serious concern. Operations will slow during holidays to build a fuel reserve without suspending production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Steel Company
Uel
Carload of Coal Is Being Delivered Today
A carload of coal received by the Steelton Store Company is being delivered today, with no coal received yet this day. The week has seen four shipments including yesterday's, and Detweiler Brothers report no coal arrivals today or expected until next week. Many orders are booked at dealer offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton
Teres
Steelton Store Company
Detweiler Brothers
Steelton Churches Mark Centenary Christmas Services List
A compiled parish page lists United Brethren and other Steelton churches with pastors and Christmas services. Times include morning and evening worship, cantatas, Sunday school sessions, chorus performances, and youth programs led by Rev. A K Wier, Rev G W Getz, Rev G B Segelken, Rev H H Rupp, Rev G N Lauffer, Rev W H Shaw, Rev War ner Brown, Rev D E Rupley, with choir and orchestral numbers at Main Street and other churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stree Church of God
W. Getz
Church Choir
Evelyn Cocklin
Mary Reiders
Almeda Swartley
Clarencie Reisch
Vina Ikerns
Hazel Tuptanoski
Helen Peck
Thelma Corkle
Emma Wraub
Mary Ross
Carl Stevick
Ada Peck
Mildred Stevick
Beatrice Tuptanoski
Lero Funk
Margaret Corkle
Naser
Lillian Strand
Florence Kelley
Bessie Hahn
Helen Stevick
Kathryn Rick
Edna Deweese
Mildred Strand
Margaret Hartman
Carl B. Stevick
Centenary United Brethren Church
A. K. Wier
S. S
First Presbyterian
G. B. Segelken
First Reformed
H. H. Rupp
Divine Man
St. John’s Lutheran
G. N. Lauffer
Universal King
First Methodist
W. H. Shaw
Mrs Alfred A Pancake Dies in Her 71st Year
Mrs. Alfred A Pancake aged 70 died this morning at her home 1501 North Second street Born in Pittsburgh May 26 1848. Survived by two brothers Alfred H Edwards and Homer B Edwards and a sister Mrs Lydia N Henderson two daughters Mrs George W Hill Jr and Miss Martha B Snavely Harrisburg. Mineral services at 3 pm from her residence Rev E B Curtis of Westminster Presbyterian officiating Burial in Harrisburg Cemetery. George H Atkinson aged 77 of 118 South street died yesterday of complications to be buried in Paxtang Cemetery Monday with Rev Floyd Applaton of St Pauls Church officiating. He served sixteen years in the English Army nicknamed Little Lion resigned in 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred A. Pancake
North Second Street
Matthew and
Mary Hay Edwards
Pittsburgh
Pancake
Alfred H. Edwards
Homer B. Edwards
Toledo
Lydia N. Henderson
Ief
George W. Hill, Jr
Martha BE
Snavel
George H. Atkinson
South Street
Paxtang
Floyd Applaton
St. Paul's Church
Atkinson
Little Lion
Gibe
Violet Gibe
Helen Weidner
Martin
Holy City
Viola Albright
Zone
Presbyterian Sunday School
Christ
Mary Shireman
Hark
The
Herald Angels Sing
Ruth McGowan
Bethlehem Sbabe
Father
Ruth Garman
Melvin Garman
Edward Rudy
Sam Grundon
Bill Moore
William Shireman
Russell Dasher
Charles Rhodes
Sarah Springer
Gilbert
John
Clarence Stipe
Spruce Street
Grace Stipe
I. H. Albright
U. B. Church
Middletown
Marion
Lucille King
Walnut Lane School
Philadelphia
Adaline Brenneman
Starting Advice For Motor Owner From Willys-Overland Note
Willys-Overland of Toledo warns owners with battery ignition to retard spark to a low point before starting to avoid backfires that can break engine arms or damage starter brackets. Also advise disengaging the clutch before starting to reduce transmission load and improve starting reliability in cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Department
Willys-Overland, Inc
Toledo
Overland
Steelton Mock Trial Highlights Y M H A Evening
Members of the Y M H A in Steelton will host a mock trial with Eugene Cohen Harrisburg attorney serving as judge. The event takes place in the association rooms on North Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Cohen
Harrisburg
North Front Street
C. S. Davis
Borough High School
Front
Washington Streets
Christmas Programs Bring Seasonal Events to Middletown Churches
Middletown borough churches present extensive Christmas programs tomorrow. St. Peter's Lutheran lists hours and a long sequence of hymns readings and recitations led by many names. First United Brethren Church offers a morning sermon and evening cantata The First Christmas by Ira B. Wilson. Other churches host choir selections, recitations, and tableaux detailing the nativity and Christmas story amid a busy schedule of performances and featured participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Diemler
Zion
Margaret Wharton
Earth
Anice Brandt
Martha Rose
John Behman
John Hoke
Zoe Stipe
Thelma Smith
Elva Bomgardner
Ruth Engel
Karl Cain
Carl Kupp
John Shaner
Ross Ernest Seltzer
Audrey Koomes
Andy Sinniger
Marlin Crisman
Heela Behman
Janet Rudolph
Richard Young
Sophia Schroedley
Helen Flair
Helen Zerger
Jeannette Berger
Fuller Bergstresser
Alice Cowan
Miriam Foreman
Margaret Rife
Louise Stipe
Sara Cameron
Clara Stoops
Carol
Edwin Weidner
Jonathan Dodson
Leon Walmer
Charles Hoover
Ernest Schwab
Dnet
Misses Hoffman
Buchmeyer
Esther Colbert
First United Brethren Church
I. H. Albright
Charles N. Jackson
Ira B. Wilson
Dr. Albright
Pauline Gruber
Sherrick Hess
Sara Grima
Barbara Hean
Margaret Lehman
Anna Heisey
Marion Kouser
Elizabeth McFadden
Elizabeth Bomgardner
Gladys Willisolo
Kathryn Utmer
Christine Jackson
Helen Bauder
Viola Gruber
Mary Flanagan
Evelyn Brinser
Josephine Parthemore
Katherine McKinley
Mary Wealand
Ray Sherrick
Vivian Listing
Robert Crow
John Brinser
Harry Coble
Marl Grimm
William Rose
Santa Claus
Nevin Jackson
Permelia Rose
Bethlehem
Esther Snavely
Hierald Angels
Ethel Krodel
Parmelia Rose
Grace Bauder
Edith Sohn
May Myers
Mildred Purthemore
Almeda Brandt
Dorothy Schaeffner
Caroline Stipe
Janet Long
Emma Conrad
Anna Crown
John Best
Harry Bauder
John Bauder
Earl Gruber
John Wealand
Libian Cobaugh
Walter Brant
Richard Thomas
Clarena Renzel
Robert Miller
Helen Zeigler
Helen Rodfong
Also Mentioned on This Page
Committee On Entertainment of the
Co-operative Club
Ings
William K. Drake
Masonic
Davenport’s
Market St
Architects of Appetites
Euralgia
Scme Cece Eyesight Specialist
Schleister Building
Corfe Fos
Middle Divison
Smith
Keiser
Keane
Alexander
Delozieer
Fealer
Romney
Brown
E. M. Cramer
H. A. Schrauder
Huss
Reich
Markle
J. L. Zeigler
Marks
Newark
Philadelphia Division
Crisswell
Gillums
Kennedy
Welsh
Smeltzer
Copeland
C. A. Shirk
News OF Steelton
Local Exemption Board
Shelley
Kirk Shelley
Roy
Carl Shelley
M. M. Cusack
Sirelle L. Walck
Dickinson College
J. Kilson Walck
Trewick
Main Streets
George C. Holton
Holton
Del
Henrietta Parr
Pratt Institute
New York City
Margaret Middleton
Afford School
Baltimore
W. J. Middleton
St. John's Lutheran Church
Little Town of
Lorenz
Wilson
Meredith
George N. Lauffer
First Presbyterian Church
Neidlinger
Christ the Hippe of the World
Lemmens
Mary Turner
Mary B. Corbett
Noelle Cossois
Guilmant
Dethier
Maunder
Markel
Ecure
Steelton Churches
St. Peter's Lutheran Program
Esther Gibe
Mildred Detweiler
Thelma Myers
Francis Rodfong
Sreda Rupp
Ethel Sload
Arthur Pisle
Foster Stotz
John Kauffman
Morris Stoufer
Edwin Khen
Mearl Laverty
Maury Bros
Helen Whyte
Elenor Nissley
Maud McCamman
Marion Brown
Dorothy Hornung
Evelyn Myers
Violet Kennard
Helen Whye
Veda Zeigler
Auntie
Ethel Miller
Helen Hoffman
Elizabeth Sload
Pauline Boggs
Edna Whye
Ruth Crist
Josephine Laverty
Cathryn Brown
the Name of
Jesus
Harriet Condran
Myrtle Gibe
Alta
David Nye
Union
Mill Streets
Victor Klahr
Aviation
United States Army
Columbus
Ohio
Taechee
Stratford House
New Y. Gh . Avenue
Gawker
Pennsylvania
R. R. Terminal
Wiliam S. O’brien
Consulman & Co
N. Third St
Federal Machine Shop
Cranberry ST
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart
Mark Twain
Albert Bigelow Paine
Franklin Booth
Traveling Bears
New York
England
Sea
Fairyland
Robert Louis Stevenson
Mohammed
William the Silent
Alexander the Great
Jeanne D'Arc
Sir Walter Raleigh
Augustus
Alfred the Great
Washington Square
Tanglewood Tales
Price
Mother McGrew
Pomeroy & Stewart
Kid Everett
Everett
Pomeroy and Stewart
Welch
California
Florida
Sunkist
Ralston
Oxford
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Basement
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