Steelton Over the Top in Red Cross Drive
Official noon figures show 8610 Red Cross subscribers in Steelton Christmas drive with more reports due. Borough aimed 6300, plant superintendents praised for perfect canvass in seven departs. Simon Michlovitz donated 25 dollars. J H Peck family displays twelve star flag. Team led by Mrs T J Nelley. Oberlin chapter over 100 members. Fire Chief warns against candles near flags. display tips include glass receptacle or external flag placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Washington
Steelton
Soins
J. H. Peck
Oberlin
Simon Michlovitz
George Cover
T. J. Nelley
Highspire Committee
Malehorn
Messages for Steelton soldiers go through Rodemacher
Charles Rodemacher of Troop C 112th United States Cavalry in Camp Hancock Ga spends his Christmas leave in Steelton and asks residents to hand messages to him at 792 Mohn Street for prompt delivery to the Steelton boys in camp. Funeral services for Raymond G Hagen 14, freshman at the local High School and active boy scout were held at his home 425 Catherine Street with burial in Baldwin Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rodemacher
112Th United States Cavalry
Camp Hancock, Ga
Mohn Street
Rodemacher
Steelton
Raymond G. Hagen
Catherine Street
G. N. Lauffer
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Baldwin Cemetery
Children Receive Gifts From Civic Club Members
Needy children were presented gifts by the Civic Club at the annual Christmas tree exercises in Trinity Parish House. Each child received two pairs of stockings a box of candy an orange a dressed doll for girls and a game for boys as W C Heilman pastor of Trinity Parish House gave the afternoon address. Music by Mrs Utley Abercrombie and Mrs John Bethel highlighted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Trinity Parish House
Tey
W. C. Heilman
Kinity
Utley Abercrombie
John Bethel
Municipal Tree Lights Tonight Amid Short Coal Shortage
The municipal Christmas tree will be lighted tonight at 8 pm with lights on from 6 to 9 nightly due to coal shortages. A program under the tree is planned for tomorrow night. Also tomorrow morning a Christmas service is set for First Methodist Church at 6 am and the Sunday school Christmas program Wednesday evening. The local exemption board mailed questionnaires to registrants numbered 1390 to 1541. St James Roman Catholic Church Steelton posts a Christmas mass schedule with midnight and 9 am services and a music program led by organist Miss Mary Lynch and director Dr Gallagher.
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First Methodist Church
Ellenberger
Harrisburg
ST. James
St. James’ Roman Senny Church
Steelton
Father Thompson
Novello
Agnes Dei
Rhinebergers
Mary Lynch
Gallagher
Baskets For Needy Families Of Borough Christmas Gifts
Children’s Welfare Committee of the Civic Club, assisted by the Associated Charities, prepared Christmas baskets for needy families. Miss Wiseman delivered the baskets this morning, each containing toys for every child. Christmas will be observed by local businesses tomorrow with steel plant and banks closed and holiday hours at the post office. Front Street thronged with shoppers as stores handled the busy crowd.
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Associated Charities
Children's Welfare Committee
Civic Club
Miss Wiseman
Charities
Amily
Red Cross raises funds for 800 memberships in Middletown
By Friday evening the Red Cross headquarters collected money in full payment for 800 memberships and expected total new members to reach about 1500. Community notices include gifts to a Church of God class and local visits from families spending Christmas and holidays in town.
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Red Cross
Church of God
O. M. Kraybill
Herbert Flowers
John Flowers
Ann Street
Charles Croll
Camden
N. J
Annie Croll
J. Frank Nonemaker
Blanche
Clara
Millard
Shippensburg
Charles E. Longenecker
Millersburg
Lester C. Books
Hopewell
Virginia
Harry Myers
Henry E. Starr
Philadelphia
Ella V. Starr
Governor Enrolls His Pets in the Red Cross
Governor Martin G. Brumbaugh and his household enroll Fritz the dog and Oscar the cat in the Harrisburg Red Cross chapter. The governor paid the dollar fees, received receipts, and one is to be sent to Edwin 5. Stuart in Philadelphia.
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Fritz Brumbaugh
Oscar Stuart
North Front Street
Harrisburg
The
Red Cross
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Edwin 5. Stuart
Philadelphia
Fritz
Brumbaugh
Oscar
Tener
Brumbaughs
Floor lamp gifted to William Strouse by new store staff
Employees of the William Street store presented Mr. Strouse with a mahogany floor lamp this morning as a Christmas gift from the new shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Strouse
WM. Strouse
Market St
Chorus to Sing at Zion Lutheran Christmas Service
A chorus of thirty five girls will sing French Christmas carols at the early morning Christmas service tomorrow in the Zion Lutheran Church. The Rev. S S W Herman, pastor, will preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
S&s. W. Herman
Convict Labor Used in Virginia Wood Fuel Program
Washington reports convict labor to aid the fuel administration plan promoting wood burning in place of coal. Virginia administrator Harry Flood Byrd says all thirty convict camps will cut one hundred cords of wood for public use at about two dollars per cord.
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Washington
Virginia
The
Fuel Administration
Harry Flood Byrd
Mayor Keister Extends Holiday Greetings in Harrisburg
Harrisburg Mayor Daniel L. Keister sends best wishes to citizens for Christmas and the New Year in the Harrisburg Telegraph. Viewers appointed to report on bridge needs in Sha nos and Sycamore streets and Fishing Creek Valley in Middle Paxton township. Letters testamentary issued for Caroline Chubb estate in Halifax township to Alfred Roy and Cornelius Bowman.
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Daniel L. Keister
Harrisburg
Paxton Crew
Shanois and
Sycamore Streets
Fishing Creek Valley
Middle Paxton Township
Caroline Chubb
Halifax Township
Roy C. Danner
Alfred Roy
Cornelius Bowman
Charter Granted for Harrisburg Motor Dealers Association
The Harrisburg Motor Dealers Association charter was presented to the court for approval and signed by President Judge George Kunkel. Pilgrim Commandery No. 11 Knights Templar plans a Christmas observance at the Masonic Temple tomorrow at 11 25 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Motor Dealers’ Association
George Kunkel
Pilgrim Commandery No. 11
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
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News OF Steelton
Steelton Boys
Raymond Gilbert Hagen
Bell Telephone System
Ronsistanty
Bell Pong
Harrisburg, PA
Senate
John N. H. Menger
Fred H. Menger
P. S
Front Street
Middletown
Win
Strouse
the Man’s Store OF
U.S. A
Square Deal
Arments
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