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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
3
The state's annual rifle matches will begin August 28 at Mt Gretna marking the encampment’s return to the state's own ground. Strong competition for trophies is anticipated among organizations and junior teams are expected to produce fine marksmen as the contending groups prepare at the ranges. Prominent figures are expected to witness the event.
The Tenth Ward school at Fifth and Mahantongo streets is set to be ready for occupancy on April 1, 1916, following a School Board meeting. Bids for opening on July 16 were approved, with architect plans by Howard Lloyd adopted and various furniture and minor improvements awarded to lowest bidders. Rural mail routes in West Fairview, New Kingston and Allen were discontinued affecting carriers who must add five miles to their rounds.
In Ephrata the school board elected H. E. Gehman supervising principal for the public schools. Assistants chosen were Amy C. Book Marguerite Co Herr and E A Gist. Also noted Harrisburg Newsboys plan tonight’s meeting at the Harrisburg News Agency due to hall issues. Blair Academy graduate James Newton Armstrong Jr. delivered an oration on The Height of Efficiency.
Bainbridge Pa June 11 Professor and Mrs I Oliver Fry mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Mrs Fry formerly Miss Fryberger taught in Marietta schools. Mr Fry serves as cashier at Bainbridge National Bank and is noted as a Mason of high standing.
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