Constitution Study Ordered in State Revision Plan
Governor Sproul signed a bill creating a 25 member Commission on Constitutional amendment and revision to study changes for possible 1923 submission. The panel, with expenses only, reports by February to guide amendments or broader revision and coordinates with state offices and printing. The bill includes a $60,000 appropriation and requires cooperation from heads of state departments. Other bills approved address road improvements, highway repairs, small loan interest limits, subpoenas for bar investigations, and pharmacy board powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William c. Sproul
General Assembly
Commission On
Commission
Board of Public
Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
State Cap Commission
Senate
State Board of Pharmacy
Colleges of Pharmacy
Ten Girls Present Victory Pageant at McConnellsburg
McConnellsburg Pa June 1 The annual graduation exercises began with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev Edward Jackson in the auditorium The devotional portion was by Rev William J Lowe A chorus choir conducted by Mrs C B Stevens performed many musical numbers The ten girls of the class presented a victory pageant including national anthems and tributes with diplomas conferred by Rev J L Grove and a speech by Dr George W Hull.
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McConnellsburg
McConnellsburg High School
Edward Jackson
William J. Lowe
C. B. Stevens
Amy Clevenger
America
Helen Daniels
Belgium
Catharine Clevenger
Helen Ott
Kathryn Mosser
Serbia
Thelma Glazier
National Air
Italy
Bessie Clevenger
British National Air
Mildred Hull
J. L Grove
George W. Hull
Millersville State Normal School
Grove
Surprise Party for Mrs D P Stokes At Blain Pa
June 7 guests gathered for a surprise party honoring Mrs D P Stokes wife of the Blain postmaster. Attendees include many named residents and church members. event notes also mention Lutheran church festival plans for June 21 and a hometown dramatic club revival on June 14.
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D. P. Stokes
Mabel
Lula Fry
Helen Kathryn
Romaine Kistler
Donald Henry
George
Sara Marie Patterson
Charlotte Shrever
June
Kathryn Hench
Helen
Isabelle
Roxie Dromgold
Elory
Clinton
Lester Stokes
Dreyd
Gerald
Glen
Naomia Wible
I. L. Smith
Daught
Evelyn Smith
Harrisy
Orle Smith
Dren
Maytown
Women of
Lutheran Church
Vocational Hool Dramatic Club
Railroad Deficit Reaches 58 Million in April
Director General Hines announced the railroad administration posted an April deficit near 58 million dollars, bringing four months total to about 250 million. He cautioned that current economic conditions prevent a safe assessment of needing higher rates.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hines
Railroad Administration
Geners
Bill provides for national employment service
Washington proposes creation of a national employment service under the Department of Labor. The plan calls for an initial appropriation of 4,000,000 dollars for 1920 to establish the service and coordinate job placement nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Labor
Bill Drafted For Senate Labor Committee Chairman Kenyon
A bill drafted by the Department and introduced by Chairman Kenyon of the Senate Labor Committee sets a director general of the employment service at $5,000, appointed by the President, to oversee the program. Annville and Mrs Philo Statton with son Philip visit Hagerstown relatives. Elizabeth Kreider and Laura Millard, both connected to Walnut Lane school and Goucher College, are staying for summer vacation with local parents. Mrs Charles Lichty of Reading is also mentioned in the social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Kenyon
Senate Labor Committee
Employment Service
Newville High School Graduation Address Delivered
H H Shenk delivered the commencement address to the Newville High School graduating class on Thursday evening as part of the ceremony visit to her brother Abraham Herr and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Herr
H. H. Shenk
Newville High School
Sedition Bill Amended With Key Revisions
Two major amendments reshape the anti sedition bill now before the House. It drops the offense of renting spaces for seditious acts but makes it sedition to incite or distribute materials supporting sedition, or to use violence to force political change, reflecting a shift in how advocacy and demonstrations are treated under the measure.
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House
Judiciary General Committee
Eyre volunteer police bill amended for sedition duty
House to act on final passage next week with administration backing. Mallory bill tightens county fund deposits to counties under 750000 population. Dithrich Senate changes strip Allegheny court of appeal to higher courts. Curran bill funds memorial halls for soldiers with 500 petitioners trigger and voter approval if grand jury blocks. Tax cap two mills. halls to include farm bureau rooms.
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Acton
Eyre
Senate
Dithrich
Allegheny County Court
County groups plan shared athletic facilities and governance
County medical societies, Sons of Veterans, rifle and trap shooting clubs, and visiting college teams discuss joint use of dressing rooms and halls. Halls would be controlled by a board of the county judge, county commissioners, two citizens, and two members named by veterans organizations, including all wars, with the President judge appointing.
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Sons of Veterans
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Hopewell
Leslie Hollinger
William Grove
J. Botham
Floyd Steckman
H. S. Williams
Melvin Clapper
Marguerite Williams
Helen Hank
Liams
Bill
Harry C. Hunter
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Third & Harris Sts
VIM Trucks
Andrew Redmond
Third & Reily Sts
Bell
Harrisburg
Dial
Black’s Garage
S. 17Th St
FORD
C. A. Fair Carriage and Auto Works
East End Mulberry Street Bridge
M. L. Cole’s
Church Place
N. Cameron St
Henry Hirsch
Appleby Bros. & Whittaker
C. E. Coppedge
W. J. Morton
N. C. Brandt and
N. L. Kapp
David F. Floyd
Lancaster
Andrews & Coal Co
G. E. Cooper
Harrisburg Lumber
J. E. Dare
Chestnut St
17Th & Chestnut Sts
Oakland
Pontiac
Michigan
Dauphin Motor Car Co Incorpora
ED. C. Allen
S. 3Nd St. Bell
Harris
Burg
United
North Third St
Hamilton Streets
Chandler
Harrisburg, Pa
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