Service Flag for 21 Firemen Honors Local Members
A large service flag with twenty one stars was unfurled for the Washington Fire Company members, including John Hart Geo Martin Willoughby Nichols Robert Fisk Cecil Finkenbinder and others serving in camps and abroad. The item notes soldiers and families spending Christmas furloughs at home with multiple mentions of Camp Hancock Meade Han cock and naval reserves along with local residents visiting relatives during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin
Willoughby Nichols
Robert Fisk
Cecil Finkenbinder
Camp Hancock
Paul Gronbeck
Tacoma Park
Washington
D. C
Fred D. Mumin
Camp Meade
Bernard Stansfield
Benson Spangler
Robert Bentz
Albert Rupp
George Berkheimer
Texas
John Davis
Herbert L. Hershman
Edward Kleckner
Clarence Herman
Alvin Murdock
William Fink
C. R. Pair
Frank Lucas
France
George W. Wagner
Lee Strock
State College
J. Ellis Bell
Bell
Marian
Lois
Pittsburgh
Lewis Buckingham
Myrtle Souis
Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South Frederic Street
Janet Roberton
New York City
Beasley
William Keller
Florence Underwood
Jersey City
N. J
John M. Underwood
West Main Street
Raymond Barnes
Chester Springs
S. F. Houston
Glenn Houston
5S. F. Houston
Will Weidig
Washington, D. C
W. O. Neidiz
William Kaley
Family Reunion Hosted At Mrs Rebecca Bakers Home
A Christmas day family reunion at Mrs Rebecca Bakers home in Singlestown Pa drew many relatives and friends from nearby towns including guests from Lykens Philadelphia Norrisburg Harrisburg and Steelton. Attendees listed include Dr J N Baker Dr W F Baker Mr and Mrs John Geyer Miss Ruth Shreiner Marion Smith Sara Shreiner and many others with visits from Camp Meade Mt Joy and State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singlestown
Rebecca Baker
J. N. Baker
Lykens
W. F. Baker
Philadelphia
John Geyer
Ruth
Varry Schaner
Norrisburg
Mises Marion Smith
Killen Merryman
Steelton
Miss Swartz
Nairrisburg
Fannie Caure
Robert
Prank Hoke
Camp Meade
W. G. Ball
Sara Shreiner
G. W. Shreiner
Dorothy and
Matel Feeser
Hershey
Carrie Feeser
Vera Care
East Petersburg
Pant Geta
Mt. Joy
Miles Bolton
Fleck Meixel
Peter Meixel
Marion Smith
Mount Joy
Fannie Care
Lydia Hill
Progress
Ellen Merryman
Paul Kistler
State College
C.B. Care
John Reese
Clair
Elizabeth Reese
Penbrook
Cloyd Holland
Paxtang
J. F. Hicks
Adam Walmer
Steelstown
O. B. Leese
Elizabethville
W. Emory Tschoop
Lafayette
Ind
East Ma's
John A. Fauber
Broad Street
George H. Temple
Washington, D. C
Blair Mattis
John Byerly
West Mi
Percy A. Swab
Ralph Spacht
Bob Dye
New York City
Ruth A. Miller
Bryant D. Stroup
Fort Oglethorpe
Joseph A. Buffington
Mount Carmel
John A. Messersmith
Ralph Shertzer
Teadsye
W. J. Daniel—Allen San
Weatherly
Ralph Lehman
W. L. Stevenson
Mcreytown
Berrysburg
C. Joseph Daniel
George
Harry App
Francis App
Harry Hartman
Severa Weo
Homer Stine
Daniel Weaver
William
Sunbury
William Keboch
Focht
Allentown
Mary Metz
Henry Niel
Moody Baker
Roscoe Garber
Marie Hartman
Harrisburg
Ottie Hartman
Wiconisco
Iran
FF. Keiter
I. A. Keiter
Wilhelmina Seimons
Laura Leigh
Strayer's Business College
J. N. Dodd
Margaret
Freeport
Long Island
Thomas Dodd
Alva FE. Powell
Norristown
Edwin Powell
Chester J. Powell
J. Powell
Jennie Selp
Margaret Lewis
Mary Byerly
Shippenshire
J. Fe, Shambach
Middleburg
Ammon Hardner
Guy R. Smelta
Lancaster Business College
Ben Smeltz
John Buckley
Florence
Pee
R. C. Batdorff
Samuel Lawrence
R. C. Orndorff
Prout
Hayden
Mauch Chunk
Mildred Koppenhaver
Shippensburg
Paul Mowery
Charles Walch
Alliance
Ohio
Walter Rebuck
Albert Grech
Melvin Rosenberry
Ethel
Hazel Powell
Lewistown
Frank Phillippy
Vera Long
Ruth Long
Millersville
Esther Long
Ottsville
D. A. Long
East Orange Street
Anna Martin
Spring Street
Bunkies in Same Outfit at Camp Hancock Georgia
New Cumberland notices William Nauss on a ten day furlough with his parents in Second street Braddock comrade M Peterson also in the same company stationed at Camp Hancock Augusta Ga photographed together Both are soldiers at Camp Hancock Georgia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Hancock
Georgia
New Cumberland
William Nauss
John Nauss
Second Street
M. Peterson
Braddock
Augusta
Mt Union Enrolls En masse in Red Cross Drive
Mt Union Pa residents claim large scale Red Cross enrollment with claims of universal signup. Fire at Aetna Explosive plant on Christmas Eve caused about 60000 dollars in damage with no injuries. Herman Smith spent Christmas at home. Kistler band played on town streets. Sunday school gave up usual Christmas treats for all students. George Shover from Philadelphia visited family here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Union
Dee
Red Cross
Aetna
Herman Smith
Camp Lee
Kistler
George Shover
Philadelphia
Christmas Charity Brightens Millersburg with Dollar Tree
In Millersburg Pa on December 29 the United Brethren Church mailed a gift of groceries shoes and merchandise to Quincy Orphanage and Old Folks Home. Over 209 pairs of shoes were donated by local companies and 100 one dollar bills were tied to a Christmas tree at Sunday school. Soldier boys from camps Meade Jackson and Slocum shared Christmas dinners at home. Local firms gave cash gifts from five to fifty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Millersburg
R. H. Bouman
Ray M. Blasser
Camp Meade
Robert Bender
Mainey
City
Walter Loomis
Camp Jackson
Columbia
Ralph Spong
Fort Slocum
Mark Wingard
Chicago
Brubaker Brothers Tap and Die Company
Johnson Baillie Shoe Company
Alvord Reamer and Tool Company
Harrisburg
Harry Lauder Entertainment
J. BE. Lambert
Carlisle
CC. BE. Mumma
Miss Elie Eisenberger Weds J De Child at Baltimore
Announcement of the marriage of John D. Child of Marietta and Miss Elsie Eisenberger of Klinesville. Ceremony in Baltimore several months ago by Rev. Joel T. Rossiter. Groom works for Pennsylvania Railroad as a weighmaster at Billmeyer. They will reside in Marietta after the holidays. Mr. Child is well known in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Child
Marietta
Elsie Eisenberger
A. H. Eisenberger
Klinesville
Baltimore, Md
Joel T. Rossiter
First Reformed Church
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Billmeyer
Mr. Child
Harrisburg
Central Pennsylvania Personalities and Holiday Travel
Halifax notes report Mrs Lydia Bowman and granddaughter Ruth Bowman returning home from Harrisburg. Numerous visits and travels across Perry and nearby towns including Elizabethville Liverpool Millerstown Marysville and Camp Meade with residents visiting relatives and holiday gatherings. Frances Smith Esther Wagner Bryant Stroup and many others travel for Christmas and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Lydia Bowman
Ruth Bowman
Harrisburg
Jennie Stroup
Williamsport
Carl Koones
Ligglestown
J. J. Gipple
Elizabethville
J. Bowmeth
Enterline
Whiting
Ind
Philip Fetterhoff
Near Town
Esther Wagner
Lewis Wagner
Matamoras
Harry Kline
Pearl Kline
Charles
Frances Smith
J. B. Singer
Sault Ste. Maris
Ontario
Canada
Christian Shott
Second Street
Edward Miller
Steelton
Charles Miller
Lester Wilson
Thomas Hoffman
Curtin Potttgler
Charles Sheets
Lykens
Harvey Boyer
Grace
Middletown
Joe Heckart Clears Snow Route With Duplex Truck
A Duplex truck driver from Lansing, Michigan, Joe Heckart, braved fierce snow to move a large 3 1/2 ton chassis and Read-ton trailer from Detroit area toward Altoona and Tyrone. He carved a path for others as itinerant auto distributors sought to fill orders, delivering despite blizzards. He plans a westbound run for more trucks after the successful trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Heckart
Lansing
Michigan
Altoona
Tyrone
Joe
Corporal to Wed Niece of Recruiting Officer
On Christmas Eve the engagement of Miss Harriet G Bowman of Allentown to Corporal Harry C Blank, assistant director of publicity at the local recruiting office, was announced by Mrs Cora M Bowman. Blank directed recruiting publicity in several cities and helped raise over four hundred volunteers for the Regular Army in Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet G. Bowman
Allentown
Harry C. Blank
Harrisburg
Cora M. Bowman
Bowman
Robert W. Lesher
Corporal Blank
Allentown Morning Call
1918 Budget Ordinance Passed on First Reading
The City Council approved on first reading the 1918 budget totaling 875453 dollars and set the tax rate at ten mills next year, one mill higher than this. Final passage awaits printing and possible special session. The budget calls for five additional patrolmen and one sergeant, with civil service exams planned to fill three police vacancies and one in the detective service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Board
Police
German Front Suffering One Million Casualties in 1917
German armies along the French front incurred about one million casualties in 1917 as French forces reclaimed hundreds of square miles. The German crown prince Frederick reportedly left behind 60,000 to 70,000 prisoners, with 1,400 of his cannons captured alongside thousands of machine guns and hundreds of trench mortars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Merchants Consider Cutting Deliveries in Harrisburg Area
Harrisburg merchants hear plans to charge 10 cents per delivery stop and a 3 percent credit charge, opposed as harmful. Leaders argue that cash and carry reduces costs, not credit, and may lower prices for the public. A delivery conference may seek a universal plan to cut services and conserve manpower for government needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilken-Barre
Harrisburg
J. W. Bowman
Academy Alumni Smoker At University Club Schedule
Harrisburg Academy alumni hold their fifth annual reunion Monday at 8 o'clock at the University Club. Luncheon follows, then a smoker with short addresses by graduates about war-time college conditions. Many alumni serve in various branches. sixth form students will join as guests. Robert McCormick is president and Erhman B. Mitchell Jr. is secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Academy
University Club
Robert McCormick
Ehrman B. Mitchell, Jr
Suspected Spy in Wright Plant Had Airplane Secrets
Chicago December 29 maps drawings and secret minutes of Dayton Wright Airplane Company strategy board were found in the rooms of Paul H Billhuber an aero engineer at Dayton Ohio. He worked on planning and construction of airplanes for the United States Army and was arrested on charges of failing to report for the selective draft and violating the espionage act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dayton- Wright Airplane Company
Strategy Board
Paul H. Billhuber
Billhuber
Dayton-Wright Company
Dayton
United States Army
Ile
Two Autos Crash On Mulberry Street Bridge
A large auto moving truck owned by William H. Dare collided with a roadster on the Mulberry street bridge shortly before noon today. Smoke from a nearby railroad locomotive concealed the other vehicle, leaving the smaller car partly suspended over the viaduct. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Dare
Mulberry Street
Empey Describes War Realities At Chestnut Street Lecture
Sergeant Empey, author of Over the Top, spoke in Chestnut Street Auditorium to raise funds for soldiers tobacco needs. He recounted trench life, heroism, and a No Man’s Land ordeal from Lusitania to a shellhole rescue, urging enlistment and support for the tobacco fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Chestnut Street
Empey
Soldiers’ Tobacco Fund
Lesley McCreath
Britain
Canada
United States
Paid Bonus But Lost His Plant
A witness testified that McDonald lost his plant and health while paying debts from a loan tied to bonds. He said competition and bank pressure forced partial surrender of property. He planned to return to Washington to finish the inquiry. John J. Martin denied FTC claims the Exchange Trust charged ten percent interest or paid a bonus for the loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Washington
Heney
New England
John J. Martin
Exchange Trust Company Today
Federal Trade Commission
William McDonald
Member of Committee Objects to Cancellation Brother Has Contract
In a Senate war-activities hearing Samuel Kaplan, a supply committee member, protested a scrap sorting contract in which his brother was involved. The brother treasurer of Mill Brook Mill Company, a Connecticut wool mill commandeered by the government, was identified as Kaplan. General Sharpe noted wool offers to the government were not acted on and that price surges, not shortages, hindered clothing orders for 1 million more men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Committee
Council of National Defense
Sharpe
Samuel Kaplan
Mill Brook Mill Company
Connecticut
Senator McKellar
Eammuel Kaplan
General Sharpe
Weeks
Boston
General Munitions Board
Baker
Railroads Not Entirely Responsible For Coal Shortage
Washington December 29 A L Snead distributor for the fuel administration told the Senate investigating committee enough coal had been shipped to meet normal demand Yet coal shortages were blamed on overbuying by those who could afford it local dealers lack of cooperation and inadequate distributing facilities He added railroads are not entirely responsible for congestion due to cross hauling and that operators seek it to extend their distributing field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. L. Snead
The
Fuel Administration
Senate
Snead
Snow storm and coldest day halt transport and damage lines
The Philadelphia area faced a severe snow storm that disrupted steam and electric car service and damaged telephone and telegraph lines. W. H. Hunt Carriage Works on Woodbine Street was contacted but workers knew nothing about the alarm. Police investigate who sent it. In Easton Pennsylvania, Pocono Station recorded 12 degrees below zero at 7 a.m., marking the coldest winter weather yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hunt Carriage Works
Woodbine Street
Philadelphia
Easton
Poconos
Pocono Station
Cold Wave Brings Suffering Amid Coal Shortage
Baltimore awakens to six degrees above zero with high wind and light snow as severe cold compounds hardship for the poor amid a coal shortage. In Boston the cold wave hits New England worse since 1914, fueling widespread misery due to fuel lack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Boston
New England
Carbarn Employees Have Hundred Per Cent Flag
Harrisburg Railways carbarn workers display a red cross hundred percent flag. Forty seven employees subscribed including one Austrian who proudly donated a dollar to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Railways Company
Three-armed pistol duel wounds El Paso officers at home
In El Paso Texas last night Captain Wylie J White of the artillery regiment Lieutenant St Clair deputy provost marshal and Edward Metus a city detective were seriously wounded in a three hander pistol fight at Captain White s home near Fort Bliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Wylie J. White
St. Clair
Edward Metus
White
Fort Bliss
Danish protest over German sailors’ detention in St Thomas
A German newspaper quotes Denmark’s government protesting to Washington about interning German sailors at St Thomas. It notes the U.S. guarantee to treat Germans there as neutrals until the war’s end before assuming control of the Danish West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Washington
St. Thomas
Danish West Indies
United States
Bank manager released after Bolshevik seizure in Petrograd
Washington reports that B R Stevens manager of the National City Bank in Petrograd and his assistant Mr Link were arrested when Bolsheviks seized the bank. They have been released, according to American Ambassador Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
B. R. Stevens
Eeenee
National City
Petrograd
Mr. Link
Francis
Day
Pershing discusses wine sale policy for American troops
General Pershing in France says banning all intoxicants for American Expeditionary Force is discussed with the French government. He clarifies his order allowed light wine and beer, noting French water quality and wine use differ from the U S. He cites local sentiment and French wine ration as factors in any prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
Therr
American Destroyers Sink U-Boat in Convoy Action
The Fanning and Nicholson engaged a submerged U-boat sighted near a convoy. After depth charges, the submarine surfaced and surrendered. Prisoners were taken, one man died. the crew treated with coffee, clothing, and guards. The sub sank while evacuations continued as officers and men were praised by British and American commanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanning
Nicholson
Elzer Harwell
Francis G. Connor
CN. N. V
Kaiser
Gott
Walter O. Henry
Loomis
Harwell
Connor
United States
A. 8
Carpender
Henry
G. H. Fort
Sims
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Central Pennsylvania News
Washington Fire Company
Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg, Pa
John Hart
Nauss
Mt. Union
Millersburg Church
Millersburg, Pa
United Brethren Church
Elie Eisenberger
J. de Child
Mt, Zion Allen
Mount Zion Lutheran Sunday School
HW. B. Markley
J. H. Nickey
Jacob Derr
Atlantic City
Central Pennsylvania
Liverpool
John Slossom
Dickinson
Inary
A. Robison
Miss
Millerstown
Elva Shirker
Mil
Lerstown
Mrs
Elmer EB
Spicker
Maurice Shuler
Den
Perry County
J. J. Hamilton
Frank Potter
Duke Snyder
Coatesville
Madge &Talley
Mellie Shuler
Girard College
Caroline Shuler
Alice Zaring
Newport
George M. Deckard
Wesley Feehre
Harrisby
Lily Stailey
Jay Snyder
J. Park Holman
George Wert
H. Branyan
Alice Freed
C. KE
Deckard
Mathta
Kay
Witmer
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster
Edith I. Zerbe
Ray
Stella Klinger
New Mandata
Mary
A. L. Zerbe
George H
William Deppen
J. M. Schroyer
M. ‘. Werts
William Farnsworth
Sarah Farnsworth
Ida Bohner
Charles Zeiders
Herndon
Jennie L. Witmer
Mary Klinser
Emanuel Klinger
Mandata
T. P. Cockran
James Cockran
D. M. Rickabaugh
John Slatterback
Unttl Page
John Wiser
Milwaukee
Wis
J. M. Light
Jester Bollinger
Ithaca
N. Y
Margaret Bollinger
Millersville Normal School
W. D. Bollinger
Anna McDonald
Anne Fekels
Ward House
J. Otis Charles
Macungie
This Place
Simuet Rounsley
William Bollinger
William 8. Snyder
John Tangle
Willian, Taylor
Greensburg
Anna Rowe
Josiah Rowe
Lewis Dimm
Calvin
Grant Tatton
James Kipp
John Brinton
Campy Til
Harry Kipp
McAllisterville
J. C. Kipp
Parson
Port Royal
William Moore
Sarah
Jessie Kipp
Brushart
A Annie Menghes
Edw. Menghes
Ellen Sellers
Rebekah Weimer
George Stackpole
Josiah Owe J
D. Gilbert Rickabaugh
Mount Holly Springs
G. Beaver Rickabaugh
David Snyder
William Snyder
Holman Cathcart
Hartford, Conn
T. P. Cathcart
William Rounsley
Edward Rumple
Harold
Cardiff
Oliver Wiest
Fannie Aurand
Kramer
Milton Snyder
Harrisburg Auto Company
Academy
Wright
Geneva
von Wrede
Bavaria
Vevey
Territet
New York
Lusitania
England
No Man's Land
Tommy
Hmpey
Mead
Mercury
Zero
Pershing
General Pershing
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