Lively tilt on salary measure in state senate
The Burke bill to raise salaries for state employees earning under 1500 a year was defeated in the Senate, revived, and sent to committee. Other items include printing delays for conference reports, Lt governor McClain earning a Doctor of Laws, transit bills under review, a Pymatuning swamp dam hearing, Ashland water boiling order, reappointments to Western Penitentiary inspectors, new justice for Bear Creek, Kitts and Cornell in town for gas-rate cases, and Capitol subscriptions to Liberty Loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
State Senate
Woodward
Capitol Hill
Eyre
Dixon
House Appropriations Committee
Pymatuning Swamp
Ashland
Brumbaugh
C. A. Rook
Irvin K. Campbell
David Hunter, Jr
Pittsburgh
Western Penitentiary
Hugh R. Lewis
Bear Creek
Luzerne County
Kitts
Miles B. Kitts
M. B. Cornell
Erie
Rilling
Commissioner Rilling
Oil City
United Natural Gas Company
Rabbi Haas
Scranton
Capitol
Beacom
Greensburg
H. S. Wilson
Jefferson
William Conner
Allegheny
State Department of Mines
Liberty Loan
Mercorized wax promise for flawless skin ages back
A 1910s advertisement promotes mercorized wax as a cure all for clear fresh youthful skin. It claims the wax absorbs dirt and dead skin, washes off easily, and reveals rosy underskin in a week or two. It also touts saxolite mixture for wrinkle improvement, claiming instant, harmless effects on facial contour.
Old Folks Urged to Use Miller's Antiseptic Oil
Public notice advertises Miller's Antiseptic Oil as instant relief for rheumatism lumbago neuralgia and stiff joints. Claims preventives for grip pneumonia sore throat and colds. Recommends drops on sugar for coughs and notes a money back guarantee with 250 and 50 cent bottles at George A Gorgas' Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Gorgas
Adv
Plan to Open Playgrounds in Borough
James R. Irwin, supervisor of playgrounds, arrived and began planning the session's opening. A parks and playgrounds commission meeting, likely Thursday, will decide superintendents staff and opening date. Labor shortages may hinder progress as Irwin seeks workers. he previously supervised local work in Belleville, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Irwin
James R. Irvin
Parks and Playgrounds Commission
Irwin
Belleville
N. J
Annual Commencement at Steelton High Tonight
Steelton High School holds its annual commencement in the high school auditorium this evening with forty eight graduates. Dr C C Ellis of Juniata College will deliver the address and Quincy Bent, school board president, will present diplomas. A class reception by the Steelton High School Alumni Association follows tomorrow evening with reserve tables handled by Mrs Roy Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton High School
C. C. Ellis
Juniata College
Quincy Bent
Steelton High School Alumni Association
Roy Snyder
Building Permits and Local Notices From Steelton
Secretary Feidt issued permits to E B Wright to alter a Walnut street property for a new domestic science program at the high school. Wright also to erect a frame garage on South Third street for Ross Fehrer Printing. M J Horvath won the river board printing contract for a 32 page report in 500 copies. Former resident Robert Mumma is hospitalized in Scranton with pneumonia. St John’s Lutheran Ladies Aid meets at 7:45 pm. boys club Thursday at 8. mission study Thursday at 7:30 at Mrs Mes singer’s home. Signs say Welcome and Come Again at borough ends. Two Southern Negroes attacked white boys at Front and Walnut. one arrested. other escaped after assaulting Mrs Veranda Weidler. Birth: James William Callaghan born June 1 1917 to Mr and Mrs Fred Callaghan of 8 South Third street. Mrs Callaghan formerly Miss Long of Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feidt
E. B. Wright
Walnut Street
A. R. Calder
Wright
South Third Street
Ross Fehrer
M. J. Horvath
The
Water Board
Robert Mumma
Scranton
C. N. Mumma
North Fourth Street
St. John’s Lutheran Notes
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. John's Lutheran Church
Front
Walnut Streets
Gibb
Trombino
Justice of the Peace Steel
Leon Hand
Veranda Weidler
Frederick Street
Weidler
Fred
Callaghan
James William Callaghan
Miss Long
Norfolk
How to Believe Catarrhal Deafness and Head Noises
A home remedy claim for catarrh related deafness and head noises. Uses Parmint Double Strength with hot water and sugar, taken as a tablespoon four times daily. Claims improvement may occur in a day and that breathing, head pains, dull thinking, and loss of smell or hearing may improve. Advertisement style note included.
Four Bethlehem steel departments hit 100 percent Liberty Loan marks
Liberty Loan canvassers at Bethlehem Steel subscripted to reach 5700000? incorrect. The report shows four departments achieving 100 percent: roll shop, No 2 forge, chemical and physical laboratories, and telephone hospital and real estate. Bethlehem campaign totals 3743700 with 8700? subscribers canvassed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transportation Department Relief Association
Steel Company
West End
Merchant
Steel and Iron Foundry
Chemical and Physical Laboratories
Steelton and Highspire Railroad
Will Not Rebuild Central Baptist Church at Once
The Central Baptist Church board, losing their building to a recent fire, has not decided to rebuild soon due to high material costs. Brethren seek temporary housing for Sunday services and a prayer meeting is set for tomorrow at 541 North Front Street. The board thanks supporters for aid during the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Church
William Funk
North Front Street
Steelton banks pledge $800000 toward Liberty loan
Bank officials of Steelton announced that Steelton National Bank, Steelton Trust Company, and People's Bank subscribed 200000 to the Liberty loan. With plus amounts from Bethlehem Steel workers, Steelton aims to total about 800000. Burgess Wigfield fined three traffic violators. H Wilt's Sons and Stinko Dimtroff of Steelton each fined 10 for speeding. Mrs. Robert Graupner of Harrisburg fined 3 for parking a truck on the wrong side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton
Steelton National Bank
Steelton Trust Company
People's Bank
Bethlehem Steel Company
Burgess Wigfield
H. Wilt’s Sons
Stinko Dimtroff
Robert Graupner
Harrisburg
Middletown School Board Approves Raises and Staffing
The Middletown school board in regular session approved a salary raise averaging about 4 percent for teachers and elected staff for the coming term. H. B. Garver named high school principal with several assistants and teachers assigned to specific grades and subjects. The term starts September 3 for nine months. the Woman's Club gets a room in the high school. plans include building inspections. Community notices cover church meetings, visitors, and local lodge activities. Emergency Aid sent one hundred kits to French War Relief. Martin Snyder underwent cataract surgery in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Quickel
H. B. Garver
P. K. Gotwall
Kathryn Aumuller
Margaret H. Coover
R. B. Matthews
A. 8. Quickel
Grace P. Hempt
Grace Keefer
Clara Heck
Maude Schaeffer
A. C. Stamy
BE. Shunk
Jennie McClure
Fannie D. Hartz
Lillian Hoffman
Edna Schaeffer
Annie Bletz
Margaret Smith
Elizabeth Neagle
Veronia Kelfer
Irene Churchman
Harriet Keever
Blanche Yost
Mary Fritz
Rena Park
Woman's Club
Missionary Society of the
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Harry Shurtz
Harrisburg
Pearl Slack
Philadelphia
Blanche Lauman
William
Reading
Triune Lodge No. 307
LO. O. F
Evana Street
Liberty Band
Middletown
Emergency Aid of
Martin Snyder
H. W. George
Foreign child killed by auto on Front Street
A foreign boy about 10 was hit by an automobile at Front Street and Locust Grove Lane around 10 this morning and died after admission to the local steel company's emergency hospital. The car owned by E C Shannon and driven by J E Lichisher was en route to Harrisburg. The chauffeur said the child darted from behind a coal wagon. a follower differed on speed. Coroner Eckinger will hold an inquest at 7:30 this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Locust Grove Lane
Chambers Street
E. C. Shannon
Chestnut Street
Columbia
J. E. Lichisher
Walnut Street
H. Heller
North Mulberry Street
Lancaster
Harrisburg
J. E. Keefer
Highspire
Eckinger
H. Wilt’s
Finance Committee Plans Work For Red Cross Fund
The Local Red Cross Society reports 167 new members bringing total to 4 007. The finance committee met this afternoon and outlined plans for the campaign to raise Steelton's share of the 100 000 000 Red Cross fund during the week of June 21 26. An executive committee chairman was elected and committee members appointed. A special School Board meeting tonight will review graduates and may set a separate teachers election for later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Steelton
Red Cross
Commencement Exercises At Swatara High School Oberlin
The Swatara township high school commencement will be held at Salem Lutheran Church Oberlin Thursday at 7 45 pm. Program features organ solo and choral numbers, readings and orations by seniors, valedictory, diplomas presented by W H Horner, and the Rev Dr Thomas Levan Bickel to give the commencement address. Class members include Helen Mae Brehm Mildred Eschenaur Franklin Paul George Peck Mildred Rupp. Colors are sky blue and rose. Ushers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swatara Township High School
Salem Lutheran Church
Oberlin
J. R. Vetter
Daniel E. Rupley
Franklin Paul
Mildred Rupp
Helen ,Brehm
Mildred Eschenaur
Paul Peck
Thomas Levan Bickel
Boys’ High School
Reading
W. H. Horner
Board of Education
Mr. Rupley
Helen Mae Brehm
Mildred Romaine Eschenaur
Franklin Otto Paul
George Paul Peck
Mildred Naomi Rupp
John Brighthill
Wayne Horner
Ralph Yogan
Albert Morris
James Moyer
Laverne Snavely
Walter Vogt
Wealthiest Indian Puts 640000 Into Bonds
Jackson Barnett, famed as the wealthiest Indian in the United States, subscribed $640,000 to Liberty Loan bonds through guardian Carl J. O’Hornett. Ward of the government, Barnett’s oil wealth near Poso, Oklahoma, made him a millionaire, though he has never managed his money, receiving only $175 monthly. His 1946 tax was about $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Jackson Barnett
United States
Liberty Loan
Carl J. O’hornett
Henryetta
Okio
Lane
Barnett
Ulso
Okla
Burnett's
Starnett
Mob Tries to Lynch Man Arrested For Ax Murders
In Trenton New Jersey on June 12 Caro May Nornen 86 a farmhand was captured after a woods manhunt for the ax murders of Mr and Mrs Queen and their 22 year old daughter Eleanor near Mount Pleasant New Jersey. A mob of citizens farmers and soldiers made three lynch attempts. May Nornen fought with an ax injuring a posse member before Earl Andrews of Riegelsville shot him in the back ending the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Caro Maynoren
Mayworen
Earl Andrews
Riegelsville
Riot calls end in capture of five Southern negroes
Two riot calls last evening summoned police reserves who captured five Southern Negroes. They claimed to be workers in nearby industrial plants. Several resisted and were subdued after a couple of warning shots had been fired.
Gardner Elected Gardner Police Chief In Special Session
Thomas V. Gardner was elected chief of police by council in a special session to succeed Hiram P. Longwaker who resigned months ago. Gardner, a former justice of the peace and longtime rail company police official, will take charge next week. A 2 1/2 ton Bethlehem truck for garbage collection costing $2,150 was purchased. one truck will suffice for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram P. Longwaker
Leon Hand
F.t.mcentee
Gardner
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Council
Y M C A War Work Fund Far From Goal in Harrisburg
A New York letter requests immediate sending of 400000 abroad to aid troops overseas and new developments call for four million dollars. Harrisburg Y M C A war fund totals 12136.75 with 5736.75 paid to state HQ and 6001.75 pledged by ladies, leaving funds still far short of needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Y. M. C. A
Turnpike to be sold to State for 70000 dollars
Lebanon Pennsylvania June 12 Berks and Dauphin Turnpike Company stock holders at a special meeting voted to sell the turnpike to the State for 70000 dollars. Eighty stockholders representing 1600 of 2000 shares voted to sell. The company controls twenty eight miles from Wernersville through Lebanon county to Hummelstown in Dauphin county, and this stretch will be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Berks and Dauphin Turnpike Company
Wernersville
Berks County
Lebanon County
Hummelatown
Dauphin County
Wilard Leads Buffalo Bill Wild West Show Founder
The lure of the big top draws champion heavyweight Jess Willard to own and star in the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show after paying $105,000. Mercer B. Tate Jr of this city wins two freshman class prizes at Lehigh University in mathematics. Jacob Ariel Bishop of Chambersburg takes second prize in junior honors for arts and sciences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Willard
Mercer B. Tate, Jr
Lehigh University
South Bethlehem
Jacob Ariel Bishop
Chambersburg
Poslam Promises Quick Skin Relief For Many Ailments
An old advertisement touts Poslam as a cure for eczema acne herpes rash and itch, claiming immediate relief and overnight redness reduction. It urges free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York and promotes Poslam Soap for tender skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emergency Laboratories
47Th St
New York City
Pennsylvanians at Ft Niagara Choose Service Branches
About 2400 Reserve Officers training camp cadets at Fort Niagara N Y decide their post training branch by today in writing to Lt Col John W Heavy. Many favor artillery and machine gun units while cavalry space is limited and aviation attracts many recruits. Eleven officers head to Ithaca for training with weekly intake planned. The selection tests stamina and fitness for the aviation and artillery paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Niagara
N. Y
John W. Heavy
Infantry
Artillery
Coast Artillery
Field Artillery
France
Aviation Corps
Ithaca
Miller
Aviation Service
Phillips land tax bill defeated in Pennsylvania House
The Phillips one mill land tax plan to fund road building failed 114 to 8 in the state House. Sponsor Mr. Phillips of Clearfield argued it offered revenue while avoiding bond issues, while opponent Mr. Larng of Berks said real estate is overburdened. New Red Cross officers elected in Dauphin County as resignations shuffle leadership. Mrs. J. D. M. Reed and Mrs. Harry Miller take secretary and chair roles respectively, over 30 new members enrolled and weekly meetings to be held in the schoolhouse room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Pennsylvania
Clearfield
Larng
Berks
RED Cross
Dauphin
J. D. M. Reed
Harry Miller
Root in Petrograd Reported Arrival at Petrograd
Washington reports none official but State Department aides say Elihu Root and the American mission reached Petrograd yesterday. A preliminary report from Root on his first impressions is expected within a week. Department officials express confidence Root and General Scott will urge the Russian Provisional Government to sustain the war effort and add vigor to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Elihu Root
Russia
Petrograd
Root
Lansing
General Scott
Germany
Newspapers Predict Russian Offensive
London reports German and Austrian papers foresee an imminent Russian attack. Reichpost Tageblatt and azette publish news of activity behind the lines and predict Brussiloff's armies will advance soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Reichpost
Prague
Red Cross State Conference Preparations At Harrisburg
Committees appointed for the State conference of Red Cross Chapters to be held at the Board of Trade hall with expect 500 guests and delegates. Mrs V Lorne Hummel in charge with 18 cars offered for transport and a buffet luncheon planned. Anne McCormick Mercer Tate and Carl Ely to exhibit Harrisburg chapter work and answer questions while Harrisburg members wear red ribbons. A special registration bureau will greet delegates at the Board of Trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conference of Red Cross
Board of Trade
V. Lorne Hummel
John C. Kunkel, Jr
Edward R. Spensler
Henry M
Stine
Liberty Loan
Anne McCormick
Mercer B. Tate
Carl B. Ely
Harrisburg
Twenty Five Enroll in Cavalry Troop Forming
Twenty-five names have been secured by J Grant Koons for joining the cavalry troop organized by the former first sergeant. The State may form a squadron and aims to establish a troop in the Capital City. Those interested should contact Mr Koons and another meeting will outline further plan details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Grant Koons
Mr. Koons
Ahn to Speak on Eaglesmere Institute at Stevens Church
George B. Ahn, president of the Central Pennsylvania Conference Epworth League Institute, will give a 7.30 pm talk at Stevens Memorial Methodist Church tomorrow. The lecture features lantern slides on Eaglesmere Pennsylvania and the July 9 to 16 Institute training for youths, plus photos from last summer’s Epworth Institute. Lewistown notes several local traffic injuries including Fultz Britt Esworthy Speck Rhodes and Burnham rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Memorial Methodist Church
Thirteenth
Vernon Streets
George B. Ahn
Williamsport
Central Pennsylvania
Epworth League Institute
Eaglesmere
Pennsylvania
Lake of the Eagles
Ahn
Stevens Memorial Church
Chemists Urge Congress to Fix Prices of Drugs
Atlantic City New Jersey June 12 chemists urge Congress to abolish product patents on drugs. claim German owned firms charge twelve times Canadian prices. advocate use of American invented processes to reduce costs. all manufacturers back the push. McClain Honored at Villanova Commencement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Atlantic City
N. J
United States
Canada
American Association of Pharmaceutical Chemists
Yester
Manu Turer
H. K. Mulford
Philadelphia
McClain
Villanova
Frank B. McClain
Pennsylvania
Villanova College
Governor's Troop Veterans Reunion at Mt Gretna
The Governor's Troop Veterans Association, former Spanish American War and Porto Rico servicemen, will hold a reunion at the Mt Gretna campsite tomorrow. Members will depart from here at 7 o'clock in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor's Troop Veterans Association
Porto Rico
Mt. Gretna
Indigestion Relief From Bisurated Magnesia
Medical authorities explain most stomach troubles stem from excess hydrochloric acid. Avoid digestive aids and use Bisurated Magnesia after meals to neutralize acid, prevent sourness and gas, and ease pain. Recommended by Geo A Gorgas as a safe, inexpensive remedy used by thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
A. Gorgas
Bedford Springs Hotel and Baths Mountain Park Resort
Bedford Springs in the Allerheny Mountains offers a modern resort with a 3000 acre park, miles of walks, bridle paths, motor roads, and extensive indoor and outdoor diversions. It features Magnesia Baths and mineral waters touted as superior to famous European spas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Springs
Allerheny Mountains
Beriia Mat
Sic
Sweeny, Asst
Mar
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Senate
Committee
Dr. McClain
Senate Judiciary General Committee
Market Street
Liberty Loan Canvassers
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Speeders
Red Cross Fund
Gardner Police
Thomas V. Gardner
Thomas VY. Gardner
Y.M.C.A
New York
J. B. Carruthers
Harrisburg, Pa
Paris
Buffalo Bill
Poslam
FT. Niagara
Sive
Lewistown
Fultz
Parcheytown
William Britt
Mt. Rock
Britt
James Kaylor
Charles Esworthy
Lewistown Narrows
Esworthy
John Speck
Reedaville
John Rhodes
Burnham
Walnut St
Cuil Sola
DiNau Aid
Harrieburg
Astrich Store
4Th St
To-Morrow Clark's O. N
Ruth
Bedford Springs, PA
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