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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1917

Page

12

Spring drives expose food frauds and public notices

Milk cream and ice cream samples surged in the State Dairy and Food Bureau drives with about 3,700 tests in ninety days. Violations include water in sausages up to twenty five percent and several homicide and public service matters are scheduled for state board actions and hearings.

State Dairy and Food Bureau State Board of Pardons Archie Miller Cumberland Harry Snyder York National Guard Division Thomas W. Davis State Senate Market Square Capitol Hall Oldacre State Board of Public Grounds and Buildings Capitol

Two Playgrounds to Open Monday in Steelton Town

Steelton launches a community fund drive with a $20,000 goal for Red Cross aid. Mr and Mrs Quincy Bent reportedly contributed $5,000 ahead of a noon Monday luncheon, with subscriptions set up at multiple locations. A joint prohibition debate between Rev. L. L. Pickett and Col. J. G. Young is scheduled for June 26 at the Standard Theater, while various church services list sermons and Sunday school times across several congregations.

Steelton National Red Cross Quincy Bent Red Cross Bent Justice of the Peace Steel T. J. Nelly J. H. Gerdes Rev L. L. Pickett South Kentucky Standard Theater Pickett C. A. Windel Chicago Methodist Episcopal Church

Steelton Community Notes and Church Updates

In Steelton an array of local notices covers meetings and events. The WCTU will meet at Mrs. Cintamen’s home Monday at 7.45 pm. Willing Workers of Central Baptist plan a June 23 festival on Front Street near Jefferson. Central Baptist services move temporarily to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church after a fire destroyed their edifice. C F Fisher reports four fingers crushed at the local steel plant while uncoupling a draft of cars for Steelton and Highspire railroad. Playground openings proceed: Fothergill on the 10 am start, Hygienic grounds at 1.30 pm, Lawn and West Side on Wednesday, Major Bent and Cottage Hill next Monday, with James McGovern as Cottage Hill supervisor. East End grounds reassigned to Major Bent. Morning, afternoon, and evening hours listed. total attendance last year averaged about 1,100.

Poblic Service Commission Public Service Public Service Commission Harrisburg Pittsburgh Jefferson Electric Company State Compensation Board Western Pennsylvania Black Bethlehem Bethlehem City Water Company Yardley Philadelphia and Reading Main Street Stewart John E. Boyle Tenth Infantry Carl Clinton Tristman Sixteenth Infantry Pottsville Public Service Commission Today Pottsville Merchants Pottsville Nion Traction Company Conklin Department Central Baptist H. D. Germer St. Mark's Church St. Mark's Lutheran L. B. Heile St. John's Lutheran G. N. Lauffer First Presbyterian C. B. Segelken Daniel C. E Church of God G. W. Getz Providence Knights of Pythias Cc. E Centenary United Brethren A. K. Wier United Brethren In Christ First Methodist W. H. Shaw Epworth League United Brethren H. F. Rhoad Y. P St. Peter's Lutheran Ernest L. Pee Woman's Christian Temperance Union Central Baptist Church St. Mark's Lutheran Church Second Lincoln Streets St. Mark's Cc. F. Fisher South Front Street Steelton and Highspire Fothergill Jennie Green Adella Fisher Major Bent Cottage Hill James McGovern

Oberlin Alumni Meet Marks Social Success In Swatara

The Swatara Township High School Alumni Association held a well attended reception and social last evening with members from across the county. Officers for the year are W. H. Horner president Webster S Kohlhaas vice president Bertha D Eby secretary and W J Bishop treasurer. Several area residents and visitors were noted throughout the day with trips and calls to local relatives and institutions including Findlay College student John W Houck and visiting families from Lancaster Virginia Huntingdon and Coatesville.

Swatara Township W. H. Horner Webster S. Kohlhaas Bertha D. Eby W. J. Bishop Daniel E. Rupley Maryland Washington, D. C George Singer Pauline William Livingston Graden Anderson Green Huntingdon Morris Levanture Coatesville Samuel Levanture Blanche Brehm Boiling Springs William Landis Edward Kelley Chambersurge Raymond Lebo Lincoln Lebo John Wait Milton Bershears Landlord Dunn Antettam Ella Core Lancaster Hiram Kelley Jesse Johnston Shippensburg S. Wilson Josephine Virginia Milton Wise John W. Houck Findlay College Findlay Ohio Roy Zimmerman Harrisburg Martin Zoll Hanover W. I. Redcay

Telegraph to Aid Subscribers Improve Homes

In a crisis the nation needs thrift and scientific home management. The paper partners with Lincoln Correspondence Schools to teach subscribers how to cut costs by sewing, dressmaking, and millinery. The National Housewives League urges women to save to win, reduce waste, and defend home and country through practical economy.

Lincoln Correspondence Schools, Incorporated New York City National Housewives’ League Lincoln Correspondence Schools, Inc

Miss Romberger Weds Charles H. Steele at St Peter s Lutheran

Miss Charlotte Romberger and Charles Harold Steele were married last evening at 8 in St Peter s Lutheran Church by Rev Fuller Bergstresser. Bride’s gown white tulle over silver cloth with pearls. veil orange blossoms. Maid of honor was Bertha Romberger, yellow tulle gown, red roses. Best man Robert Bruce Albert of Bloomsburg. ushers Clyde Gerberich and John Croll. Reception at bride’s home. couple to reside in Syracuse. Guests from Washington to Toronto.

Charlotte Romberger Charles Harold Steele St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Fuller Bergstresser J. H. Ince Toronto Canada Bertha Romberger Robert Bruce Albert Bloomsburg Clyde Gerberich John Croll Syracuse

Romberger Steele wedding attended by five guests

D H Skiler of Bloomsburg Miss Margaret Sission of Baltimore H C McCreary of Indiana Miss Margaret Williamson of Washington and Cloyd Rinn of Indiana attended the Romberger Steele wedding last evening.

D. H. Skiler Bloomsburg Margaret Sission Baltimore H. C. McCreary Indiana Margaret Williamson Washington Cloyd Rinn Romberger-Steele

Presbyterian Synod Discusses Men’s Work Session at Pine Street Church

An all day meeting of the Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania committee on men's work convened yesterday at Pine Street Presbyterian Church. Rev Dr Wier national secretary for Presbyterian men delivered the principal address.

Tee Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania Pinestreet

Comprehensive Home Economics Guide Content List

A long catalog-like entry outlining topics in home economics and domestic arts. It covers figure development fitness facial care hair and teeth, fashion and millinery, hat making, sewing patterns, furniture and props, dressmaking stitches, infant wear, kitchen skills, diets, cooking meats and soups, baking, preserving foods, salads, and meals for various needs. It reads as a program of instructional subjects for women.

Extraordinary Announcement on Scientific Courses for Women

The Harrisburg Telegraph describes scientifically prepared subjects taught through practical experience to benefit thousands of students worldwide. Courses cover facts formulas and methods applicable for personal gain in various home or professional contexts, offering essential knowledge for women in any occupation.

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Ned Rodgers George Johnson South Fourth Street News OF Steelton Standard Steelton Churches Irwin Oberlin Middletown Miss Romberger Charles H. Steele Williamsport Lykens M. E John Inney, Jr Robert Swartz Ethel Welsh Robert Houser Helene Stripe Daisy Story Charles Shrey Helen Light Donald Graham Margaret Giberson Zoe Houser Lillian Campbell Wilma Schriener Nila Gottshall Helen Rife John Inley, Jr Dorothy Graham M. E. Church Ethel Good Loraine Gale Merle Campbell Helen Moore Blanch Nonemaker Vincetta Tritch Bloom Rachel Shrey Katherine Beachler Mark Yost Jeffery Bentz-Landis Auto Co Logan Street E. W. Shank Ceotesourrier PU Atl and da Harry Roth Harriet Swartz Jennie Campbell Vincent Tritch Jack Bruaker Lorain St. Peter's Lutheran Church John Ince Spangler Nicholas la Reine Mellick Reet Market Street Crispen Crispen Motor Car Co S. Cameron St The Mark
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