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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1919

Page

6

Miss Abramson Marries At Home In Orthodox Ceremony

Miss Yetta Abramson wed Hyman Spencer Abrams in an at home Hebrew ceremony at 113 Cumberland Street. Rabbi M. Abramson officiated before a large gathering. guests included Simon Michlowitz and Michaels families. A supper followed and the couple planned a wedding journey to New York and Atlantic City before settling in town.

Abraham Abramson Yetta Abramson Hyman Spencer Abrams North Second Street Cumberland Street M. Abramson Chizuk Emunah Sixth Forster Streets Simon Michlovits Simon Michaels Selinsgrove New York AtlanticCity Simon Michlowitz A. Michlowitz D. Fuhrman Benjamin Abrams F. Lock Bernstein Aaven, Conn Michaels A. Rubin York S. Levy E. Abram

Efficiency Is Valley Men's Big Watchword

Cumberland Valley division workers of the Pennsylvania Railroad push a cooperative effort centered on efficiency and fuel conservation. A June 26 visit by Cumberland Valley boosters is planned for Chambersburg to share achievements with the local Friendship and Cooperative Club. The June 27–28 Pennsylvania Steel Railway Association meets in the city, announced by Henry M. Stine.

Cumberland Valley Division Pennsylvania Railroad Chambersburg Engineers’ Hall Cumberland Valley Friendship and Cooperative Club Cumberland Valley District The Pennsylvania Steel Railway Association Henry M. Stine

Returning Service Members Welcomed by Second Reformed Church

The Rev. Alfred N. Sayres and the congregation of the Second Reformed Church Green and Ver Beek streets hosted a reception for their former pastor and twelve members who returned from active service. Attendees included Chaplain Bassler and service members John K. Spangler William P. Sutton C Lester Bay Harry J. Simonton Claude B. Brett Clarence Himes Henry M. Cocklin Charles A. Cocklin Frank Kuhn William KE Hoke Lester Chard and Henry Stewart as the choir led by George A. Hutman performed and refreshments followed.

Alfred N. Sayres Second Reformed Church Green and Verbeke Streets H. J. Coover Harry Nelson Bassler George A. Hutman Chaplain Bassler John K. Spangler William P. Sutton C. Lester Bay Harry J. Simonton Claude B. Brett Clarence Himes Henry M. Cocklin Charles A. Cocklin Frank Kuhn William KE. Hoke Lester Chard Henry Stewart

Suffragists Gather Today in Luncheon to Leaders

Central Penna Woman Suffrage Association hosts a Victory luncheon in Penn Harris Parlor C with Mrs Lawrence Lewis and several prominent suffrage leaders as guests of honor. The yellow decor highlighted a basket of California poppies and yellow place cards. Mrs Mabel Cronise Jones served as toastmistress and speeches followed.

Central Penna, Woman Suffrage Association Penn-Harris Laurence Lewis Ingham Katzenstein Archibald Harmon California Mabel Cronise Jones Central Penny Association Central Pennal Association

Three Damage Suits Filed In County Court

Three civil actions were filed at the Prothonotary’s office in the last days. A. Nellie sues E. L. Craft over attempted eviction. Joseph Uhrich sues Byron F. Sheesley for damages from an auto crash in Lower Paxton township. Jane Olphin sues Adam T. and Raymond Raffensberger over the death of her husband in an accident. Major S. S. Bowman returned home to resume his Dauphin county law practice. Cyrus S. J. and Mary C. Weaver divorce granted with Harry Whitmeyer named co respondent. Viewers named to study road reconstruction from Vian to Deodate in Conewago township. Building permit issued to J. E. Dare for remodeling the Sanitary Washing Company laundry at Sixteenth and Elm, $3,800.

Charles B. Pass A. Nellie E. L. Craft Craft Joseph Uhrich Byron F. Sheesley Lower Paxton Township Uhrich Jane Olphin Adam T Raymond A. Raffensberger Judge Advocate General's Department Washington Bowman Dauphin County Cyrus Mary C. Weaver Harry Whitmeyer Vian Deodate Conewago Township Paul G. Smith EK. Clark Cowden Harry O. Smith

Farmers Plan Auto Run to State College for Summer Week

County Farm Agent H G Niesley schedules an auto run for Dauphin county farmers to State College for the first Summer Farmers week on June 17 1819. More than 200 farmers expected to join a morning departure at 6 oclock via Clark s Ferry Millerstown MiMintown Lewistown Pleasant Gap and State College. James Z George and George E Foss discussed state chamber organization and work methods with Texas and Connecticut chambers.

State College H. G. Niesley Dauphin County Clark's Ferry Millerstown MiMintown Lewistown Pleasant Gap James Z. George State Chamber of Commerce of Texas George E. Foss Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce Texas Chamber George State Chambers of Commerce George B. Chandler Connecticut

Parisian Sage Promises Beautiful Hair With Simple Care

An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a quick safe and affordable remedy to faded dry or falling hair. It sponsors treatment at Kennedy's Drug Store and other outlets, claiming dandruff relief, new growth, heavy looking hair, and a guaranteed refund if not satisfied.

Kennedy

Phillips to Direct Stevens M E Choir

John W. Phillips resigns as choir director of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church to take a similar post as director at Stevens Memorial Methodist Church.

Two-Cent Cards to Go as Rates Change

Post offices will stop selling two-cent postal cards and three-cent stamped envelopes after June 30, the final day of the current postal rates.

Miss Gertrude Ely Cited by Marshal Petain for Courage

Miss Gertrude Ely of Bryn Mawr daughter of the late Theodore N. Ely and sister of Major Carl B. Ely has been cited by Marshal Petain for courageous conduct. She led all American women workers in the Paris Y M C A office overseas and was the first American woman to cross the Rhine. The citation praises her devotion serving with a front regiment since the war began and aiding soldiers during hardship.

Gertrude KF. Ely Bryn Mawr Theodore Newell Ely Carl B. Ely Marshal Petain France East Front Gertrude EB Ely

Bride Wears Parachute Gown In June Wedding

Miss Margaret Smith and Winfred W. Smith wed at Cameron's lawn South Cameron Street. The bride wore a white silk gown made from a French parachute obtained by her husband during service in the Signal Corps. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Thomas Reish with orange blossoms and roses in decoration.

Margaret Smith John M. Smith Winfred W. Smith Palmerton Cameron's Lawn South Cameron Street Thomas Reish Christ Lutheran Church Signal Corps Smith Pennsylvania College Gettysburg Massachusetts Institute of Technology New Jersey Zinc Company

Read Letter From Korea at Missionary Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of Harris Street United Evangelical Church met at 2115 Green Street. A member missionary in Korea, Mrs. Ruth Lappley Scheiffley, sent a letter read by Mrs. Ruth Lappley Jr. Mrs. Steckley led the mission study and Mrs. Stetler reported on the Bangor district convention. Two new members, Mrs. Manning and Miss Parker, were welcomed. Light refreshments followed.

Woman's Missionary Society of Harris Street United Evangelical Church Roy H. Stetler Green Street Korea Ruth Lappley Scheiffley Ruth Lappley William Steckley Bangor Stetler Manning Parker

Christian Endeavor Society Holds Picnic

The Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society of Bethlehem Lutheran Church held a picnic at Paxtang Park on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Misses Phila Knupp Lee Anna Knupp Evelyn Bumbach Florence Bruner Edna Bruner Mildred Bumbach Katharine Schell Sara Martin Evelyn Long Mabelle Mickley Mildred Claster Katharine Bowman Eleanor Pelham Dorothy Sebold Elfreda Bauersfeld Anna Moog Helen Capin Mildred Yingling Katharine Machlan and Messrs Richard Long Joseph Machlan Bertram Claster Charles Boak Kennard Markley William Sellers Ralph Huston Russell Brown Willard Young and Mrs George Spangler.

Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Paxtang Park Phila Knupp Lee Anna Knupp Evelyn Bumbach Florence Bruner Edna Bruner Mildred Bumbach Katharine Schell Sara Martin Evelyn Long Mabelle Mickley Mildred Claster Katharine Bowman Eleanor Pelham Dorothy Sebold Elfreda Bauersfeld Anna M. Moog Helen Capin Mildred Yingling Katharine Machlan Richard Long Joseph Machlan Bertram Claster Charles Boak Kennard Markley William Sellers Ralph Huston Russell Brown Willard Young Mrs George Spangler

Philadelphia Bride-to-Be Wed in Messiah Lutheran Church

Miss Mary Virginia Weaver of Philadelphia will marry Harry LeRue Crist in a June 25 ceremony at Messiah Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. Dr. Henry W. A. Hanson. Bridesmaids include Susanna Smith Anna Booser Ruth Runkle Naomi Weaver Madeline Plank. Clayton Crist serves as best man. ushers listed. Reception for families at 2669 Canby Street Pen Ultimately.

Mary Virginia Weaver George Weaver Philadelphia Harry LeRue Crist Messiah Lutheran Church Henry W. A. Hanson George Grunman Williamsport Susanna Smith Anna Booser Ruth Runkle Naomi Weaver Madeline Plank

Short Route Selected by Elks For Annual Flag Day Parade

Harrisburg Elks organize a Flag Day parade with many groups joining. The route runs from the Elks Club through Second Market Fourth Mulberry Thirteenth Market High Street to Reservoir Park, with a Municipal Band concert before and after. Captain Joseph P. Thompson leads as marshal, joined by staff and aides. Wood A. Carr of Uniontown is slated to give the Flag Day address.

Elks Harrisburg Elks' Club Boy Scouts Commonwealth Band Joseph P. Thompson Thomas Jones Richard Coover Samuel Longenecker Wood A. Carr Uniontown

Miss Weston Hosts C A O Guests for Evening

Miss Gertrude Weston on Hummel street hosted members of the C A O Club with guests enjoying a pleasant evening. Refreshments were served for attendees including Miss Speakman, Miss Boyer, Miss Allin, Miss Kelley, Miss High, Miss Simonetti, Miss Wall, Miss Creswell, Miss Leavy and Miss Hahn. LT. Kunkel Returns from Overseas Service. Lieutenant George Kunkel of the 311th Machine Gun Battalion has come home after a distinguished overseas tour. he is the son of Judge and Mrs. Kunkel of Front and Liberty streets.

Weston Gertrude Weston Hummel Street C. A. O. Club Yer Speakman Romayne Boyer Mary Alma Allin Katharine Kelley Getha High Catharine Simonetti Helen Wall Martha Creswell Helen Leavy Carolyn Hahn Kunkel George Kunkel Three Hundred and Eleventh Machine Gun Front Liberty Streets

State College Holds 59th Commencement as 197 Earn Degrees

The fifty ninth annual commencement at the Pennsylvania State College concluded with 197 degrees conferred. The ceremony marked the first formal observance in two years as Central Pennsylvania graduates were recognized.

State College Pennsylvania State College Central

Peterson's Ointment Heals Sores and Conquers Piles

A reader lauds Peterson's Ointment claiming a year's running sore healed in three weeks. The advertisement touts quick relief for eczema and old sores, noting sales through druggists for 85 cents and urging trust in the product.

Peterson A C. Gilbrath Reed Street Erie Buffalo John D. Rockefeller Ezema

Free Trial Home Pile Treatment Advertised

A Marshall Michigan ad offers a free trial of a new pile treatment claimed to cure both chronic and acute cases. It targets hopeless cases and requests readers to mail name and address to I R R Page at 963-A Page Building today.

I. RR Marshall, Mich

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