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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1916

Page

11

Babies Health as Civic Wealth In Harrisburg Milk Stations Open

The Harrisburg Pure Milk Society launches two milk stations with the slogan Babies Health is Civic Wealth. Mothers can get certified milk at half price and physicians will weigh babies and provide modified milk formulas. Free pamphlets advise on care including avoiding pacifiers, washing mouths, and preventing flies and mosquitoes near infants.

Harrisburg Pure Milk Society Shepler Front Boas Marshall

Miss Nelle Spahr Weds Maurice Fernsler in Quiet Lutheran Service

Miss Nelle Spahr daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles S Spahr 114 Cumberland street and Maurice Fernsler of this city were quietly married on June 1 at Messiah Lutheran Church by Rev Henry W A Hanson. The bride wore pale chiffon and roses. An informal reception followed at 1116 North Third street. The bride, a Central High School graduate 1914, has worked for Clark Drug Co. Fernsler is a rising local businessman with William Strouse's new store.

Nelle Spahr Charles S. Spahr Cumberland Street Maurice Fernsler Messiah Lutheran Church Henry W. A. Hanson North Third Street Central High School Clark Drug Co Fernsler William Strouse

Mrs Sigler Hosts Tea For Two Brides-Elect Guests

Mrs. Sigler of Camp Hill hosted a formal 4 to 6 pm tea complimenting Miss Grace Sigler of Harrisburg and Miss Eunice Ingham of Laporte. The event featured a pink and white rose decor, a receiving line with notable guests, and a tea-table service by Camp Hill residents and Middletown and Harrisburg helpers.

Howard I. Sigler Myers Chestnut Streets Camp Hill Grace Sigler Harrisburg Eunice Ingham Laporte Sigler Ingham W. Kent Gilbert Robert L. Myers E. N. Cooper HM. B. Garver Middletown Rachael McCarrell Lila Neidig Mercanicsburg Mary Sigler

Miss Cook Directs Children's Concert at Grace Church

The Sunday school program at Grace Methodist Church State street features a 200 voice children's chorus with special numbers by artists. Miss Ivie May Rahter Cook leads the event with decorations and a patriotic finale. Readers and singers include Miss Clara Pearl Sneidman Mrs Harry G Keffer Miss Bertha Adams and Harry Etter. A silver offering will be taken at the door.

Grace Methodist Church State Street Ivie May Rahter Cook Clara Pearl Sneidman Harry G. Keffer Bertha Adams Harry Etter St. Stephen's Episcopal Choir

Leap Year Mixed Foursome tournament at Harrisburg Club

The Leap Year Mixed Foursome at the Country Club of Harrisburg will be held Saturday June 10. Women golfers must choose partners by June 8 and file entries with Robert McCreath or Mrs. Gaither. After entry close handicaps will be set by a committee and a prize of a box of golf balls will be awarded. Eighteen holes to be played under ground rules.

Country Club of Harrisburg Walter H. Gaither Robert McCreath Gaither Board of Governors

Births Reported Across Cities in May and June 1916

Mr and Mrs Harper W Spong announce a son Richard Miller Spong born May 21 1916 at 226 Emerald Street Mrs Spong formerly Elizabeth Miller Philadelphia natives Mr and Mrs Leonard Watson birth of a daughter near eee June 1 1916 Elizabeth N J Mrs William Devor announce a daughter Winifred Izora Devor born May 14 1916 Kathryn Critchley of this city pre marriage Mrs Walter Atticks announce a daughter Leah May Atticks born May 29 1916 Edwards of this city pre marriage

Harper W. Spong Emerald Street Richard Miller Spong Spong Elizabeth Miller Leonard Watson Philadelphia Harrisburgers Eee Devor Kathryn Critchley Walter Atticks Derry Street Leah May Atticks

Dunmire School of Music Promotes Students in Fine Recital

An audience of nearly six hundred enjoyed a Dunmire School of Music recital in the Technical High Auditorium. Miss Wilda Brown and William Peiffer impressed with violin solos, while H S Dunmore praised band development and piano talent. Rev William N Yates awarded certificates to Annamary DeVerter Frances Wer and Lawrence Moyer.

Dunmire School of Music Technical High Wilda Brown William Peiffer H. S. Dunmore America William N. Yates D. D Fourth Street

Central high seniors rehearse Julius Caesar in annual commencement play

Rehearsals and preparations fill the Central high school schedule as seniors ready the annual commencement play Julius Caesar. Brutus is played by Charles Segelbaum Jr, Portia by Gertrude Edwards, with Miss Annabelle Swartz directing. Also notes Minnie Stoner’s illness and Kirk Galbraith earning class prizes at Yeatts School Lancaster.

Shakespeare Brutus Portia Chestnut Street Central High School Julius Caesar Charles Segelbaum, Jr Central Annabelle Swartz Gertrude Edwards Miss Edwards Gertrude Wilson

King's Daughters Fete For Orphanage On Sylvan Heights Lawn

The King's Daughters plan a two evening fete on the Sylvan Heights Orphanage lawn to raise funds for dormitory equipment after a recent fire. Music will accompany the illuminated flawn on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

King’s Daughters Sylvan Heights

Run Route Through Pennsylvania’s Historic Landscapes

Travelers on the Lincoln Highway will traverse a Pennsylvania path rich in history from Juniata Narrows and Logan’s Springs to Kishacoquillas Valley’s Standing Stone. An account recounts ancestral ties, canal walls, frontier legends, and sites tied to Washington and the Whisky Insurrection.

Pennsylvania Hhe Juniata Narrows Logan's Springs Lewistown Reedsville Mr. Dull Kishacoquillas Hollidaysburg Johnstown Bedford Springs Washington Lincoln Highway Old Commonwealth Dull

Motor Club Meeting Bridges Harrisburg Carlisle Road Plans

Harrisburg and Carlisle motor clubs report on Cumberland County road needs after a large courthouse gathering. Frank B Wickersham notes the joint complaint against the Dauphin Berks Turnpike Co is signed by Palmyra Harrisburg and Reading and will go to the Public Service Commission. Secretary Myton cites many entries for the Johnstown scenic tour set for June 19 20.

Motor Club Carlisle Harrisburg Cumberland Valley Frank B. Bosch Washington Cumberland County Camp Hill Newville Motor Club of Harrisburg Club Myton Johnstown Board of Governors Dauphin and Berks County Turnpike Company Frank B. Wickersham Palmyra Reading Public Service Commission

Girl Crushed to Death When Trolley Hits Car

Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania report of a 20 year old Edwardsville resident Wheelie Phillips killed when a coal car was struck by a trolley on Main Street. The accident left her crushed between the steel car and a fence as workers tried to flee an angry crowd.

Associated Press Wilkes-Barre Whellie Phillips Edwardsville Here

Central High Sees Overcrowding Prompt New Teachers

Registration shows 1100 pupils at Central high school this fall demanding seven more teachers for Central and Tech. Dr. Frederick E. Downes told the Board of School Directors the rising student counts will require extra staff including sewing and domestic economy instructors. Total cost for new hires about 4250 dollars, plus tech additions, reaching 6500 dollars. Overcrowding described as unmatched in city school history with more than 1600 pupils in two high schools this September. Five directors voted for additional teachers, four opposed. A lecture by Dr. A. Barnett of Philadelphia was set for Monday in the Tech auditorium after approval for use was granted.

Central High School Frederick E. Downes Downes Keene and Yates Technical High School Tech Central Enders Boyer Bretz Roll Stamm Houtz Keene Werner Yates A. &. Barnett Philadelphia

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Pure Milk Society Maurice Fernslers Winemiller Richmond William Winemiller South Fourteenth Street Mr. Maguire Richard Bucher Leanchen New York City Bucher Elias Rubendall Thompson Street Atlantic City Mary Ditzler Lebanon H. Charles Harlan Vernon Street Edwin J. Knnsely Derry Block Eli Ruth Highspire Lexington Resolve Potter Palmer Palmer John B. Keefer Hamilton Streets Academy Dillsburg George Dutrey Raymond W. Cook Martha Cook Thressa Cook Arvilla C. Cook Wellsville Mrs. Tate Revecca Scott Margaret Scott Braddock, Ta Mercer B. Tate North Second Street Scott Mercer B. Tate, Jr Church of God Sunday School C. F J. L. Traub Roy Stone George Wynn W. H. Stouffer William Shell William Saddler Daniel Bucher Rebecca Gross William Crawbaugh Harry Shaffer F. Morning Richard Smith David Stouffer John Sutton John Bender J. B. Shaffer Miles Kenn Ruth Shell Charles Morning Samuel B. Curran Bell-Ans the New Palace Cafe South Fourth St Loups Miss Cook Ragged Edge John K. Bowman Paul Chadwick Martha Chadwick Aqueduct Carrie Reinoehl Green and Briggs Streets H. Schampan Mildred Third and Reily Streets Florence Miller Chestnut Hill Margaretta Meyers Walter Delsroth Syracuse Leroy D. Smucker Clayton A. Smucker N. Y Syracuse University Miss Frey Mapel Lutz Frey Victor Myers Nellie Foulke North Fifth Street Irene Lanck Mechanicsburg Florence Lamberson Gertrude Smiley Annabel Burkhart Ruth Stoner Lillie Foulke Dorcas Byrnes Foulke Frey LU Incheon Woman's Auxiliary Harrisburg Hospital Front Street The West Theodore Youngman Elva Marie Youngman George F. Doane Market Street Oakland Cal Chicago St. Louis Denver Los Angeles H. B. Moyer Freeburg J. E. Haldeman Harris Street Haldeman Harrisburg Trust Company Edward Bailey North Front Street Eaglesmere Edward Kirby Lawson Main Street Penbrook New York Reba Nathan London England Third Helen Rinkenbach Forstereet Wilma Knight Lynchburg, Va Homer Wilbur Verbeke Street Henry McCormick Anne McCormick Rosegarden Russell J. Stackhouse Marlborough-Blenheim Grand View Wernersville Armand Lester Pittsburgh Raymond Lester Anna Wolz William W. Galbraith Lancaster Yeatts School Richard Lindsay Utica Ronald Brown Harold R. Hanson Agnes la Boyteaux Brooklyn John M. Mahon Wood Bine Street Misses Hayes Buena Vista Samuel Orwig Kathleen Spriggs Maude Willis Riverside W. W. Stewart Mystic Embroidery Circle Kenneth F. Clyde Leroy Turner James G. Haskins Philip Haskins Baltimore Rollin Cator Washington, D. C Selma C. Baker Pamela Gingher South Front Street Howard Fairlamb Indianapolis Ind James Rice Rebecca Holtzman Central High Minnie Stoner Mabel B. Cook R. E. Dowhower Rutherford Mt. Herod Wis Kirk Galbraith William Watts Galbraith North Street Kirk Glatrude Edwards Charles Segelbauh Marjorie Foote Robert Bruce McFarland Bellevue Park Stella L. Foote Helen L. McFarland Helen Laucks Edith Shaffer George Sutton Thompson Martin James Shope Robert Bratton Ned Stuntz Bellevue, Ohio Reynders J. W. W. Reynders John F. Culp William E. Bailey Thomas Earle Thomas Lynch Montgomery John M. Wallis WM Moses William Moses St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church Young Men's Christian Association Second Locust Streets A. Kapner Leonard Kapner John Y. Boyd Navajo Reservation Clarence Newton Platt Chambersburg George F. Platt General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church William Adams William A. Adams Hummelstreet Adams John L.L. Kuhn Robert Adams Theodore Precht George Weber Hainton General Federation James I. Chamberlain George B. Kunkel This City Joseph Thompson Paxtang Robert H. Thomas, Jr General Federation of Women's Clubs Viola Pearl Seible Alfred J. Miller Alderman Shaner Timore Allyn EB. Moyer Lewisburg, Pa 8. H. Zimmerman Astrich May Thisere Specia Panamas Ptes Ailors
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