Town Gathers Postwar Returns And Local Happenings
Local residents recount two weeks in Philadelphia and other towns as veterans return home. Philadelphian Karl Gowers visits with his wife and children, while Clarence Philips and Clark Leiby are mustered out at Camp Dix. The Liberty Band schedules a Sunday concert at Hoffer Park and churches announce a Children's Day program. Community members attend conventions in Canton and join missionary societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Kraybill
Philadelphia
Karl Gowers
Jacob Kelsch
Royalton
Clarence Philips
United States
Camp Dix
N. J
Charles Nobbs
East Water Street
J. R. Parfitt
Kentucky
Parfitt
Aviation Depot
Sam
Liberty Band
Hoffer Park
Ruth B. Geyer
Shipley School
Bryn Mawr
New Hampshire
Georgina Yeatman
Philip Korf
Henry Shellenberger
Samuel Robinson
Joseph Robinson
New York City
St. Peter's Lutheran
United Brethren
Presbyterian
Clark Leiby
Fuller Bergstresser
Canton
Ohio
William Messinger
Wilson Street
I. J. Boyd
Fifty Years as Secretary of Lykens Valley Mutual Fire
James Miller of Ellanbethville Pa aged 84 has served as secretary and treasurer of the Lykens Valley Mutual Fire Insurance Company for fifty years since March 1869. He helped organize the Pennsylvania Mutual Fire Insurance Association in Harrisburg and has long been active in insurance work. The photograph shows Miller with his great grand daughter. his father and two uncles were charter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellanbethville
James Miller
Lykens Valley Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Maron
Miller
Pennsylvania Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Harrisburg
Residents and Visitors Reach Town in Quiet Week
Miss Louise Boyd visits relatives in Pittsburgh and West Point guests Mrs. Carlson and Miss Bernell Carlson enjoy time in town. T. C. Smith relocates to Red Men’s hall after selling property. Stoverdale Sunday School plans Children’s Day exercises Sunday at 7 30 p m. Visitors return from Philadelphia hospital to Webster Weaver’s home where Mrs Weaver improves and will be brought home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Boyd
Pittsburgh
Carlson
Bernell Carlson
West Point
Ida Carlson
West Main Street
T. C. Smith
H. Mish
North Spring Street
Red Men's Hall
Ann Street
Stoverdale
D. W. Huntzberger
Samuel Snyder
George Ackerman
Lizzie Baxter
Webster Weaver
Methodist Hospital
Philadelphia
Dauphin Motor Car Distributors Keep Oakland Tours Rolling
Over three months Dauphin Motor Car Company has exceeded contract terms as the local Oakland touring car distributor. Weekly shipments have arrived and more cars are en route with a carload received last week and another due this coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Motor Car Company
Oakland
Mrs Farner Hosts Bishop Henderson Bible Class in Millerstown
Millerstown Pa June 7 The Bishop Henderson Bible Class met at teacher Mrs D L Farner s home. Washington visitors Mr Hoyt Johnston daughter Anna Lacey and Mrs William Ames with Mary Farley visited for several days. Several local residents were noted as visitors and friends with various weekend trips and church services listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
Mary Allen
George Martin
Mexico
D. A. Lahr
Marie Kepner
Carolyn Reisinger
Harrisburg
Thomas Nankiwell,Jr
Thomas Nankiwell, Jr
Clifford Ball
New Bloomfield
Presbyterian Church
Herman Fickes
Rochester
N. Y
C. Alexander
J. B. Parson
Port Royal
Hulda Knight
Duncannon
Banks Page
Anna Rowe
George Stackpole
Hall Slatterback
Lewistown
Foster Bollinger
Johnstown
Clair Kerchner
Millersburg
Edward Beacham
Harry Beacham
Lewis Cox
Advice to the Lovelorn Had a Little Fight With Her Dear Miss Fairfax
A reader recounts returning from France to discover his wife’s infidelity and a subsequent quarrel. He seeks guidance to win her back after her silence. The columnist suggests a personal visit, sincere apology, and courting gestures like candy and flowers to show regret and reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fairfax
France
Mr. C
Fairfax
Centenary Fund Steadily Climbing Toward Goal
Baltimore Md June 7 A sharp spurt in subscriptions including many large gifts in Methodist churches throughout this area raises the Centenary fund to 6 475 000 mark announced by Rev Dr M E Swartz executive secretary at Centenary headquarters. Districts across Central Pennsylvania Maryland District of Columbia Delaware Virginia and West Virginia show a jump of nearly 125 000 in the past forty eight hours. Increase results from spirited canvasses of memberships in localities where the drive was staged later than other portions of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
M. E. Swartz
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
Delaware
Virginia
West Virginia
Coumirr
How Does Jess Willard Train Own Story in The Philadelphia Press
Jess Willard details his training regime in his daily Own Story column in The Philadelphia Press. He describes disciplined workouts, sparring routines, conditioning, and a focus on endurance and strength tailored to his heavyweight boxing style. He emphasizes consistency and mental preparation as key factors in his preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Willard
Philadelphia Press
Nash Motors denies merger rumors in strong stance
C W Nash president of Nash Motors Company Kenosha Wisconsin flatly denies any possibility of a Nash consolidation or subsidiary merger with other big firms in the automobile industry. He credits industry consolidation rumors to press reports and notes he would announce any factual change, stressing Nash would expand only under its own control if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nash
BIG Motor
Nash Motors Company
C. W. Nash
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Nash
Battery basics for car owners from Exide service station
Harry Myers of the local Exide Service Station says motorists know little about their car batteries beyond starting and lighting. He compares battery knowledge to recognizing a stomach only when it causes trouble, urging better understanding of maintenance and care for reliable starts and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Myers
Exide
Mr. Myers
Startin
Battery Care Prevents Starts And Lighting Failures
Regular battery inspections save time money and aggravation by preventing early failures. Many motorists neglect maintenance until a small fault becomes a major repair need. Experts urge periodic checks to keep starting and lighting systems efficient.
Dauphin Tire Opens at 206 N Second Street
On Monday this week a new tire service station, The Dauphin Tire Service Company, opened a store at 206 North Second Street. Two Harrisburg men, Forest Mercer and E. E. Renn, are partners in the incorporated firm with E. F. Eichelberger named manager. James McKay, long connected with Harrisburg tire firms, is also mentioned in connection with the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Tire Service Company
North Second Street
Harrisburg
Nome
Forest Mercer
E. E. Renn
E. F. Eichelberger
James McKay
Tire
New Tire Shop Promises Service and Satisfaction
A local business for several years will run the service end of the operation. The shop will handle leading tire brands and maintain a full stock of tire accessories. Vulcanizing repairing and retreading services will be offered under the motto Service and Satisfaction.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Middletown
Insurance Company
Oaklands
Pas
Square Deal Auto Supply
North Third Street
Louis Chevrolet
American Auto Co
C. A. Slough, Mgr
Second & Forster Streets
BELL
Mrs. Farner
Bishop Henderson
Automobile News
TOCAL
Alfred P. Davies
Dauphin Tire
Navich Co
Econd ST
Moto
Denby
Deney Sales Corporation
Capital Street
H. W. Aitken
Mgr
Harry C. Hunter
Third & Harris Sts
Reo
Reo Motor Car Company
Kol
Richard H. Scott
New York
Lansing
Harrisburg Auto Co
Fourth & Kelker Sts
Harrisburg, Pa
Michigan
F.C. B. Lansing
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