Women’s committee completes Bethesda Mission lodging rooms
The final meeting of Bethesda Mission’s women's committee on South Second Street reviewed furnishing work for the new lodging rooms. Members planned, sewed, and prepared feather ticks, then toured the finished spaces during a social hour with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
South Second Streets
Ling
Sarah Mardorff
St. Ul's Methodistiscopal
Fred Kelker
Reformed
Ohn DeGray
Market Square Presbyterian
Anna Dickey
Isle Street Church of God
J. Michael
Green Street Church of God
Frank Kann
Fourth Street Church of God
A. L.moore
Immanuel Presbyterian
Se Orwart
Pine Street
Charles Bowman
Oliveresbyrian
R. A. Fulton
Covenantresbyterian
E. A. Nekanger
Westminster Presbyterian
C. Per
Christ Lutheran
George Gut
Trinity Lutheran
Mary Rollison
Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran
Herman Hahn
Bethlem Theran
J. C. Kamerer
Emorial Lutheran
Harry Rince
Ks Lutheran
Elizath Tittle
Messiah Lutheran
Clarissa Stence
St. Matthew's Lutheran
Criswell
St. Stephen's Episcopal
Margaret Pollock
St. Andrews Episcopal
J. A. Ringland
St. Paul's Episcopal
John Caran
St. John’s Reformed
Has Wolf
Fourth Reformed
Illiam Goudy
State Street United Ethren
Harne ‘Ost
Fifth Street
B. Turner
Stevens Memorial Methodist
Molly Perry
W. B. Sloan
Grace Methodist
Impressions Abroad From Soldier Boy in France
Thomas Whalen reports from France as his unit prepares for combat. He describes crossing the Atlantic, rough seas, camp life, and eagerness to join the firing line. He urges action, notes the Kaiser as foe, and expresses longing to return home to loved ones. Family letters confirm the safety of Wagoner Tom and supply details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Whalen
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Harrisburg
Buchanan Valley
Thomas Whalen
France
Germany
America
Mississippi
Wall Street
Pennsylvania
Wedding Guests Attend Marietta House Party in Honor
Miss Mary Mitchell of Beaufort Lodge travels to Marietta to attend a house party for guests of Miss Josephine Duffy's wedding. Her brother Erdman B. Mitchell will serve as an usher at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley
Richard South
Evelyn, South
Richard South, Jr
Marietta
Josephine Duffy
Mary Mitchell
Beaufort Lodge
Erdman B. Mitchell
Wins His Bride in Hummelstown
Miss Levenia Burridge and Paul Trullinger Ricker wed at the Reformed Church parsonage in Hummelstown with Rev. Arthur King officiating. After a wedding journey to Philadelphia and Atlantic City they will reside at 817 North Third Street. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Burridge. the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Ricker, is with the Security Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levenia Burridge
Paul Trullinger Ricker
the Reformed Church
Mummelstown
Arthur King
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
North Third Street
W.S. Burridge
Hummelstown
I. S. Ricker
School of Commerce
Security Trust Company
William G. Hean
North Second Street
Augusta Rahn Hean
Walter A. Dearth
Pittsburgh
Base Hospital
Camp Grant
Grace Methodist, Episcopal Church
Robert Bagnell
Lyter Strickler Wedding at Lebanon This Evening
Miss Ruth Vena Strickler will marry Thomas B. Lyter at Salem United Brethren Church Lebanon this evening. Rev Lyter to officiate with arrangements noting attendants and an after ceremony reception before a motor honeymoon to Philadelphia Atlantic City and York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Ruth Vena Strickler
Edward P. Strickler
That City
Thomas B. Lyter
J. A. Lyter
Derry Street
Salem United
Carper Bachman
C. Lawrence Shepley
Carl Schmidt
Edward Stickler
Lyter
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
York
Harrisburg
Central High School
Lebanon Valley College
Princeton
The
Presbyterian
Kalozetean
Lebanon High School
Lebanon Valley College Conservatory of Music
Hearty Welcome to New Pastor at Second Reformed
The Rev Alfred Nevin Sayres became pastor of the Second Reformed Church at Green and Verbeke streets. A reception for he and his bride Miss Pugh of Lancaster followed the first sermon. Associates spoke and songs were led as flowers decorated the lecture room. The couple’s romance and Sayres background were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Nevin Sayres
Second Reformed Church
Green and Verbeke Streets
Miss Pugh
Lancaster
Surer Flowers
Christian W. Myers
Sayres
Dancel and Orchestra of Philadelphia At Summerdale Park
Dancel and Orchestra of Philadelphia colored will perform at Summerdale Park on Thursday evening June 6. Admission is 50 cents for general and 75 or 76 cents likely after fees.
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of Philadelphia
Summerdale Park
Charmin g in The Hoodoo at Orpheum Theater
Miss Lillian Speakman stars as Dodo De Graft in The Hoodoo a complex role praised for charm and versatility. The scene unfolds at Mrs Perrington-Shine’s country home during the Early-Lee wedding party as De Graft tries to blackmail Brighton Early but is thwarted by her separated husband. Senior class present Friday night. tickets available at Central High and theater box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Speakman
Dodo de Graft
Miss Speakman
Perrington-Shine
Early-Lee
Miss DeGraft
Brighton
Central High
Orpheum
National War Aid Meeting To Be Held Tonight
An illustrated lecture titled Rocky Mountain Trails Afoot will be given tonight before the National War Aid Society in Fahnestock hall at 7 45 o'clock, with Mrs. William Jennings presiding. Mrs. James G. Sanders leads community singing, Miss Burd sings, and Mrs. Anna Hamilton Wood will present current events. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Trails
National War Aid Society
William Jennings
Fahnestock Hall
James G. Sanders
Burd
Anna Hamilton Wood
Steelworkers pledge fealty to war output at Bethlehem plant
Ten thousand Bethlehem Steel Company workers pledged support for 100 percent wartime production after Colonel Evans of the King's Guard shared trench life tales and current American troops’ experiences. The crowd cheered passionately as the Steelton Band performed and Professor Harrod led a spirited sing-along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Evans
France
Steelton Band
Hardrode
Concert to Aid the Red Cross in Steelton High School
The Steelton American Red Cross chapter benefits from proceeds of a student violin concert at the high school auditorium. Frank Wieger Jr. directs twenty solo and quartet numbers performed by pupils and Miss Agnes Mace Miss Mancenelli and others. Tickets sold by the Junior Red Cross. funds will purchase Army and hospital supplies and support summer work at the local headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean K. Matter
Faye S. Haverstick
Bertha Turner
Steelton
Red Cross
Frank Wieger, Jr
Junior Red Cross
Wieger
America
Mace Mancenelli
Hoffer
Frank Wieger
Agnes Mace
Louie Jarmon
Oscar Kohlhas
Paul McNamee
Mrs. Mancenelli
Barcarolle
Olive Smith
Annie Laurie
Earl Wallet
Virginia Iverson
Gilbert Wieger
Rachael Bretz
Gertrude Ludes
Charles Roth
Ernest Smith
The
Tyrol
William Good
Bennet Fields
Sees No Cause For Worry on Hun Drive
Lieutenant Colonel Evans of the British Army told two large steel workers gatherings that there is no cause for worry over the German advance in Europe. He spoke to about 10,000 workers, urging optimism from the Allied forces in France. Also addressing the crowd were F A Robbins Jr and George T Fonda of Bethlehem Steel, with musical and morale support from the Steel ton band and song leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
France
F. A. Robbins, Jr
George T. Fonda
Primary Class Graduation to Highlight Salem Oberlin Service
The Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oberlin will host Children's Day exercises next Sunday evening June 9 at 7 30 featuring forty six numbers from the Sunday school primary classes and the graduation of the primary class to the junior department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Oberlin
Steelton Personal News Tells Of Local Returns And War Updates
Steelton notices report Miss Celia Hartman back from visits in Williamstown and Tremont. J Roscoe Long, son of G M Long, arrived safely in France with the 108th Field Artillery, Twenty eighth Division, formerly at Camp Hancock. Local residents share recent trips and a Halifax funeral attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikle
Oren Mikle
Mr. Mikle
Bretz
One Hundred and Seventh U. S. Field Artillery
Camp Hancock
Georgia
Celia Hartman
Williamstown
Tremont
France
J. Roscoe Long
G. M. Long
North Front Street
Young Long
108Th Field Artillery
Twenty-eighth Division
M. B. Wright
Locust Strest
Aye
Roy Wright
Woodbury
J. John Yestadt
United
Washington
United States Engineers
C. N. Myers
Lincoln Street
Philadelphia
Camden
George W. Fickes
Halifax
Elizabeth Caslow
Messages From Home May Reach Friends Overseas
The United States government and the Red Cross announce a plan for citizens abroad to write purely personal family messages through the local Home Service Section. The local chapter will attempt delivery at no cost but cannot guarantee success. Inquiries are welcome at Red Cross headquarters 112 Harrisburg Street each Mon Wed and Fri 2 to 5 p.m.
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Home Service
Red Cross
United States
Harrisburg Street
Serbian Red Cross fund raises $400 at two Sunday meetings
A total of 400 dollars was raised at two Sunday gatherings for the American and Serbian Red Cross. Speakers included Pittsburgh editor Savic and Servian recruiting agent V Mandich who described his escape from the Austrian Army where he was forced to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Savic
Pittsburgh
V. Mandich
Kriner Hall
Mandich
Dr Stewart to Visit for Children's Day and Wharton Graduates
The Rev Dr George B Stewart president of Auburn Theological Seminary and Mrs Stewart will be week end guests of Miss Sybil M Weir at 1604 North Second street. He will help with Children’s Day exercises at Market Square Sunday school Sunday morning and address Wharton school graduates in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
George B. Stewart
Auburn Theological Seminary
Sybil M. Weir
North Second Street
Market Square
Wharton School
Miss Mae Brumbaugh Weds Ralph Dellinger Quietly
Miss Mae Brumbaugh and Ralph Dellinger both of this city were quietly married yesterday afternoon at the parsonage of St. Pauls Methodist Church by Rev. William Moses. The bridegroom expects to leave soon for Uncle Sam's service. George V. Coloviras and wife celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary at Crest Nest Camp Hill with flowers and gifts. Chicago cattle receipts and market recap note a slow closing with prices easing slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Brumbaugh
Ralph Dellinger
St. Paul's Methodist Church
William Moses
Uncle Sam
George V. Coloviras
Crest Nest
Camp Hill
British Tommy Letter Praises Camp Curtin Red Cross Efforts
Children at Miss Anna Snope’s Camp Curtin school sent rest robes sweaters scarves and quilts along with magazines and hospital scrapbooks. A British Tommy’s letter from Gen. Hospital 16 US A France thanks the donors and notes wounded troops and the hope Americans will help drive back the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Tommy
Anna Snope
Camp Curtin
Navy
Army
France
America
U. S. A. Gen. Hospital
B. E
Saint Quentin
E. R. Wheeler
Darby Nell Prizes Awarded To Ten Pupil Winners
At the final session before vacation the seventh grade of the borough schools held the annual Darby Nell prize awards for political geography. From 129 pupils the ten top achievers were Hor ace Long, Lubi Peros, Margaret Hummel, Elizabeth Vanier, Henry Spensler, Velva Calman, Paul Mc Namee, Harry Hadley, Nellie Levitz t, and Anna Clave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Long
Lubi Peros
Margaret Hummel
Elizabeth Vanier
Henry Spensler
Velva Calman
Paul McNamee
Harry Hadley
Nellie Levitz T
Anna Clave
Council Committee to Act on Salary Raise
At a Borough Council police committee meeting this evening a decision on proposed pay raises and staffing increases for the local police is expected. The session, postponed from last night due to steel plant patriotic meetings, may also elect a new sergeant to replace Sergeant Hand who resigned last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hand
Must Register Here German Alien Women Register
German alien women over 14 living in Paxtang or Harrisburg rural routes must register at the Harrisburg post office from June 17 to 26. Announcement made at the local post office today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxtang Borough
Harrisburg Post Office
Harrisburg
Governors to Meet at Mechanicsburg Meeting
The Motor Club of Harrisburg board of governors will hold its monthly meeting Friday evening at the Businessmen's League rooms in Mechanicsburg. Preceding the meeting, an aperitif will be served at the National Hotel in Mechanicsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor Club of
Harrisburg
Businessmen's League
Mechanicsburg
National Hotel
Will Get Police Hearing For Assault Charge
Samuel Capin of 708 North Third Street will have a hearing in police court this afternoon on a charge of assault and battery. He is alleged to have attacked Elmer Yount with a clothes brush during an argument last Tuesday in Capin’s tailor shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Capin
North Third Street
Elmer Yount
Nursery Home Benefit Planned at Fahne Stock Hall
The Nursery Home benefit program on Thursday evening at Fahne Stock Hall features exquisite chorus numbers. Soloists include Sara Lerner, Margaret Vaughn, and Mary Buttorff with pieces by Coombs, Donizetti, Gounod, and others, followed by community singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fahnestock Hall
Sara Lerner
Margaret Vaughn
Mary Buttorff
Coombs
Gounod
Marwell
John A. Carpenter
Orr Barnes
Musical Art Society
Hasselman
Miss Vaughn
Will
C. Macfarlane
Musical Art
Auto pileup at Sixth and Boas streets injures no one
Three automobiles and a street car collided near Sixth and Boas as the trolley stopped to discharge passengers. Souliard driving a light car and the jitney driven by Daniel Wagner caused damage though no injuries occurred. Souliard and Dewalt faced reckless driving charges under liquor influence. The Dewalt car, damaged but drivable, reached the police station with officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth
Boas
John Louilliard
Crescent Street
Carson
Louillard
Harvey E. Dewalt
United Ice and Coal Company
Sixth Street
Soulliard
Daniel Wagner
Dewalt
Souliard
Soulhard
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76Th Field Artillery
Miss Wallower
Dorothy Harriet Wallower
E. Z. Wallower
Miss Erd
Orange
N. J
Uet
Reformed Church
Paul T. Ricker
Katherine Beidleman
Mary Lyons School
Swarthmore
Edwins. Herman
H. A. Neale
Front
Maclay Streets
Aqueduct
Bertha G. Adams
Swatara Street
Washington, D. C
City Sta Star R Laundry
Second Reformed Congregation
Alfred Sayres
Martha Fletcher
Alice M. Deceves
Louise Davrion
Williamsport
Ossining
New York
Molly Beecher
A. Rivers Genet
Beecher
Hugh C. Wallace
Henrietta Bloch
Benjamin Strouse
1682
Marian Strouse
Irving College
Queen's Daughters
Bernard Schmidt
Sylvan Heights
Frank N. Payne
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Frank Payne
Vincent Rife
New Cumberland
George Jeffers
Woodbine Street
Mary Smyser Kinzer
Mary Kinzer
George Widder
Tamaqua
Minster Kunkel
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
George Kunkel
Liberty Streets
Joseph Morris
Staunton
Field
Helen Armor
State Street
Spring Lake
Lake Farm Unit
Thomas Koons
Chestnut Street
Calvin Koons
Stony Glenn
Cora Bane Harr
North Sixth Street
Johnstown
Wilkinsburg
Sparrows Point
Harry Mounts
Miss Lillian Speakman
National War Aid
Marburg
William Minster Kunkel
Marburg Hospital
Army Reserve Medical Corps
Harry Boyer
Boas Street
Margaret Romayne Boyer
Ralph Stanley Hesser
Frank Hesser
Boyer
Hesser
Harrisburg Academy
130Th Aero Service
Liberty Motor School
Brooklyn
Union
Pennsylvania Railroad
Roy Thompson
Thompson
Josie” Magaro
Charles D. LeVan
Ruth M. LeVan
Georg. Dieffenbach
Aeton
B. C
B. Milton Garfinkle
Tina Garfinkle
Wildwood
Louise Johnso
South Bethlehem
Almeda Herman
Elizabeth Knisely
King’s Gu
Colonel Evans
King’s Guard of
England
Bethlehem Steel Company
Amer
Ican Red Cross
Steelton Personals
Steelton Glove Company
German Hall
American Red Cross
Chicago
Arsetered
Anne
Ives
Iba
Camp
Curtin
Missisquoi
Lake Champlain
Gordon J. Platt
Macinncetints Academy
Harrisburg, Pa
Atlantic
Hershey Creamery Company
Westinghouse
Market St
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