New Cumberland Area Earns Holiday Visits and Births
Local notices list births in New Cumberland including Sherman Lloyd Hippensteel born December 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hippensteel. Several visitors and guests from Pittsburgh Uniontown Canton Cleveland Oberlin Harrisburg York and other locales spend holidays with residents in New Cumberland and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hippensteel
New Cumberland
Sherman Lloyd Hippensteel
Olive Sidler
Pittsburgh
Jesse Oren
Miriam Lenhart
Uniontown
D. Y. Lenhart
Ruth LeFevers
Lock Haven
Normal School
L. D. Crankelton
Elizabeth Fencil
Canton
DeLance Lenhart
James Perkins
Flint
Mich
Chester Good
University of Pennsylvania
J. F. Good
John Negley
Negley
Catherine Reed
Nan Fulford
Clearfield
Edith B. Malin
Cleveland
Lorma Kemberling
Oberlin College
Ohio
J. C. Moore
Malin
Sixth Street
Joseph Promell
York
George Mathias
Paul Heisey
Bellfonte
Allison Kunkle
Lisburn
Shiremanstown
C. Malvin Chronister
Harrisburg
Paul L. Wolfe
Jennie Kauffman
Dorothy Eckert
Gilbert Starr
Mechanicsburg
Raymon E. Eberly
John Hinkle
Charles Corl
W. T. Carl
Marysville
George W. Hain
Harrisbore
W. B. Cessna
Bedford
Myrtle Lightner
C. A. Williamson
Princeton, N. J
West Shore Teachers Join State Educational Association
Professor Clyde Hoover announced that all West Shore district teachers, 59 in number, have enrolled in the Pennsylvania State Educational Association. The convention will be held in Philadelphia December 29 to January 11. Also reported is a wage advance for G. A. Kohler cigar plant workers with rates raised to 60 cents for rolling Perfectos, 55 cents for rolling blunts, 26 cents for filling perfectos, and 23 cents for filling blunts.
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Clyde Hoover
West Shore
Pennsylvania State Educational Association
Philadelphia
Yee
G. A. Kohler
Lady Druggist Advise Prompts Quick Remedy Claim
A testimonial from H. C. Kennedy of Clark's two drug stores extols Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for bloating and stomach pain. The note claims the preparation clears intestinal mucus and inflammation, addressing many stomach and intestinal ailments. One dose supposedly convinces. money refunded if not satisfied.
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Mayr
H. C. Kennedy
Clark
Arrest of Walter Brown for Oyster Crackers Larceny
Walter Brown colored man was arrested by Chief Byers in Chambersburg after two nights in police headquarters for stealing a box of oyster crackers from an open grocery-store carton on South Main. A witness description matched his appearance and he confessed after questioning, then was jailed for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
Walter Brown
Byers
South Main
Brown
Ruth and Naomi Sunday School Class Meets in Enola
The Ruth and Naomi class of the Methodist Sunday School held its monthly meeting at Mrs. George Keller's home in Enola Pa on December 23 After an engaging program refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Mrs Russel Bitner Miss Bessie Scott Miss Mary Davidson Mrs W L Troup Mr W C Smith Mrs W Murphy Mrs Walter Adams Mrs M Heckert Mrs Roy Bitner Mrs Roath Mrs W L Brubaker Mrs Rodgers Miss Florence Troup and Mr and Mrs George Keller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enola
Ruth and
Naomi
Methodist Sunday School
George Keller
Russel Bitner
Bessie Scott
Mary Davidson
W. L. Troup
W. C. Smith
W. Murphy
Walter Adams
M. Heckert
Roy Bitner
Roath
W. L. Brubaker
Rodgers
Florence Troup l
Lykens Woman Dies of Apoplexy at 70
Mrs. Andrew Hoffman of West Main Street Lykens Pa died Saturday of apoplexy at age 70. Survived by her husband and children Mrs. Lizzie Hirsch Mrs. Kate Gittings Mrs. Emma Kolvick George Hoffman and Robert Hoffman. Funeral services by Rev Father Herzog were held this morning with burial in the German Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lykens
Andrew Hoffman
West Main Street
Lizzie Hirsch
Kate Gittings
Emma Kolvick
George
Robert Hoffman
Father Herzog
Wiconisco
M. R. Jones
E. Leroy Keen
Will Select Architect Camp Hill Plans Addition
Will select an architect at next month’s meeting after hearing proposals from three or four firms for an addition to the present school building in Camp Hill Pennsylvania. The board invited firms to attend the session. Rowdyism Ends Enola School District Calm after crackdown on boys skipping classes.
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Camp Hill
Enola
Stailey Daughter Weds George Thomas Birch in Philadelphia
Mrs. Ella Stailey announces the marriage of her daughter Hulda Ferree Stailey to George Thomas Birch in Philadelphia. Miss Stailey, a Liverpool High graduate, has been employed in Philadelphia this past year and the couple will reside at 4225 North Darien Street, Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Liverpool
Ella Stailey
Hulda Ferree
George Thomas Birch
Miss Stailey
Liverpool High
North Darien Street
Local residents marked by deaths and events across towns
Old Resident Hendy Herr died at 72 in Annville. Henry Wolf re elected Mount Wolf superintendent for 17th year. A York Haven chorus will sing carols at midnight. Jacob W Fitzkee Sr wed Florence Smith in Mount Wolf. Mrs M R Jones of Wiconisco died of diabetes. Dr John W Horn opened an office in Hummelstown. Christmas morning prayers planned at St Pauls Lutheran New Cumberland. Elwood Kline, inmate son of Alvin Kline, escaped Harrisburg asylum. Church of God in New Cumberland hosts Christmas entertainment. John Lepard froze two fingers hauling corn at Carlisle. Wives Morrette celebrate 50th anniversary in Mechanicsburg. Mount Wolf band raised over $100. Mrs Davis of Wiconisco critically ill. H M McCrerry critically ill in Sew Cumlerving. (Other State News on Page 2).
Howat to be Heard Monday
Alexander Nowat president of the Kansas district No. 14 United Mine Workers of America is jailed awaiting a contempt hearing for alleged violation of a federal court injunction against the coal miners strike. Hearing set for next Monday at 2 p.m. Judge Anderson criticized the bond and indicated possible felony charges if contempt is proven.
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Indianapolis
Alexander Nowat
Kansas
United Mine
Yormers of America
Howat
United States District
A. B. Anderson
Anderson
United States Supreme Court
Howat Faces Court Over Kansas Strike Leadership
In Indianapolis Judge Anderson outlined Howat as central to 364 strikes in the Kansas field over 38 months ending December 31 1918. He warned Howat to alter his defiant stance toward the law or lose his liberty, stating Howat had breathed defiance and would now confront government authority.
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Kansas Field
Howat
Kansas District
Anderson
Kansas
Indianapolis
Mothers and Wives Seek Messages From War Dead
Women across the United States flood the American Society for Psychical Research seeking postwar communications with relatives who died in France. Officers request a 2 million dollar endowment as demand overwhelms current funds and services. Fifty years? Not specified. The society maintains a list of crystal gazers clairvoyants and inspirational mediums for consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
American Society For Psychical Research
Sleeping Sickness Victim Dora Mintz Improves
Mrs Dora Mintz of New York who has suffered encephalitis lethargica since October 7 at Willard Parker Hospital has shown gradual improvement. She was able to sit up and converse with relatives and friends yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dora Mintz
Willard Parker Hospital
Handel Choral Society Presents The Messiah In Harrisburg
The Handel Choral Society performs The Messiah at Stevens Memorial M E Church tonight at eight. A fifty-voice chorus with Ruth Kraybill on organ and Updegrove’s Orchestra accompanies soloists Mary Butteroff Alice Rollison John D Fisher and William Hoover conducted by John W Philips. Admission is free with a silver offering.
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Handel Choral Society
The
Musical Art Society
Stevens Memorial M. E
Choral Society
Ruth Kraybill
Updegrove
Mary Butteroff
Alice Rollison
John D. Fisher
Williams
Hoover
John W. Philips
Mrs. W. Smith
Katharine Dobbs
Flo. Eshenower
Mary A. Jelley
Anna Oleschewski
William E. Bretz
Walter R. Haber
Warren Lyme
S. Hoover
Louise Baer
Meek
Dorothea Stillman
J. Wesley Weaver
George W. Cover
W.H. Kautz
H. E. Walsh
John Brumbaugh
D. M. Wirt
Alice Barker
J. Revie
J. Revie, Mrs. J. Brumbaugh, Mrs. W. C. Thompson
A. H. Shaffer
J. Schnader
Caroline Fishburn
Anna Fishburn
Helen Barks
E. B. Swigard
W. E. Elder
M. Phillips
Blance Pardoe
Violet Champion
Three Factors in Demoralization of Foreign Exchange
New York report summarizes three demoralizing forces in exchange markets. Ally nations owe the United States about 15 billion dollars. American manufacturers delay big foreign orders due to treaty uncertainties. England restricts gold exports outside colonies, depressing trade. A financial expert notes the pound's decline and cautions against panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
United States
England
George Paish
Arrives Just in Time to Save Family From Death by Asphyxiation
Philadelphia report says Paul Sharenon returned home to strong gas fumes and found his parents Max and Anna Sharenon sister Stella and brother John unconscious. He alerted authorities and all were taken to University Hospital where they recovered after treatment.
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Philadelphia
Paul Sharenon
Max Sharenon
Anna Sharenon
Stella
John
University Hospital
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Central PA. News
Virginia
H. M. Steel
South Cameron
stoIry
Scott & Bowne
Scott's
Plate
Rstn
Willie von War
Mack
Annville
Hendy Herr
Hiram Peffley
Sheridan Avenue
Peffley
Mount Wolf
Henry Wolf
Mount Wolf United Brethren Sunday School
David Rodes
York Haven
United Brethren Church
Jacob W. Fitzkee, Sr
Florence Smith
Harvey Smith
H. W. Zuse
United Brethren Parsonage
Hummelstown
John W. Horn
York County
William Shull
Main and
Rosanna Streets
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Wrightsville
Alvin Kline
Elwood
Church of God
Carlisle
John Leppard
North Middleton
W. E. Morrette
Churchtown
Mount Wolf, Pa
Knights of Golden Eagle
Aythens
John C Davis
CumLerving
H. M. McCrerry
Third Street
Miller and
Kades
Columbia
Grafonola
TO Sing
Stevens M. E. Church
N. Third St
Cumberland St
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