Students Survey Capitol Park Grounds for State Improvements
The De partment of landscape gardening at State College conducts a summer practice survey of Capitol park and the Arsenal grounds under Prof. Arthur W. Cowell and President E. E. Sparks. The Board of Public Grounds and Buildings seeks data for planned improvements and appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Landscape Gardening
State College
Capitol Park
State Arsenal
E. E. Sparks
College
Arthur W. Cowell
Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
State House
Capitol
Arsenal
Prof. Cowell
Commissioner of Fisheries
Children's Day Observed at Neidig Memorial Church
Neidig Memorial L B Church observes Children's Day with a morning sermon by Rev H F Kelffer to children and a 730 PM cantata Carnival of the Flowers featuring a long list of child participants and color bearers. A Salem Lutheran program titled Workers For Our King arrives 1030 tomorrow morning with processional songs and school recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neidig Memorial L. B
H. F. Kelffer
Mary Clemmens
Bertha Hocker
Myrtle Foreman
Gladys Grenier
Helen Anderson
Joy
Helen Greenawalt
Rose Maidens
Florence Herlig
Pearl Smeltzer
Beula Wise
Rebecca Hocker
Ruth Keim
Marie Stevens
Violet Nissley
Edna Balsbaugh
Geneva Crawford
Catherine Peck
Daisy Folks
Lester Gerhart
Boosee Bishop
Violet Balsbaugh
Helen Hanshaw
Truman Eschenaur
Edgar Lebo
Orla Lebo
Margaret Sprow
Thelma Crawford
Violet Gerhart
Margaret Holler
Reena Hocker
Gladys Greenawalt
Evelyn Livingston
Varian Marcelwitz
Mary Pace
Leah Peck
Onetta Wise
Emma Straup
Harry Gunder
Arthur Stevens
Ruby Reed
Meade Horner
Florence Wolf
Paul Conrad
Cherry Peck
Helen Tennis
Robert Dilewiler
Katherine Kaufman
Angel
Bill Lavanture
Salem Lutheran
Tressler
Loysville
Mary Alice Chambers
Grace Rupley
Mark Brehm
Mary Reigart
Ruth Rupley
Vivian Gardner
Jesus
Sarah Dickey
Luther Brehm
Jeannette Wise
King
God
D. E. Rupley
Playgrounds Open Monday in Steelton's First Season
Arrangements completed for Steelton playgrounds with five sites opening Monday under qualified instructors. James McGovern leads Cottage Hill field. Front street plot assigned to Steel Company area. Harry Sellers not yet accepted. Baseball league and Newcomb volleyball leagues planned. season to end with Romper Day on August 30. Instructors meet Monday at 9 30. Also a grand ball and contest planned by the First Cornet Band at Odd Fellows Hall in Adams street with Perry Merry, Charles Douglas and Edward Washington directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton
James R. Irwin
James McGovern
Cottage Hill
Steel Company
Front Street
Angle Alley
Harry A. Sellers
Irwin
Newcomb
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Adams Street
Perry Merry
Charles Douglas
Edward Washington
Highspire Church News and Local Happenings
Highspire notes report infant burial for Allen Miller at East Harrisburg Cemetery officiated by Rev. B L C Baer. Edgar Hastings wins Lebanon Valley College academy scholarship for two years free tuition. Church boards meet, hikes and picnics planned by United Brethren W C T U and Loyal Temperance Legion. Local Sunday schools plan union picnic at Williams Grove. Community pastors announce sermons and services for United Brethren and St Peter’s Lutheran. Highspire personals list visits and attendances linked to Lebanon Valley College and area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Miller
W. A. Adams
East End
B. L. C. Baer
Church of God
East Harrisburg
Edgar Hastings
Lebanon Valley College
Academy
United Brethren Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church
Children of the Loyal Temperance Legion
Reservoir Park
Plan Union
Sunday Schools
Williams Grove
OBERLIN Notes Serious Injuries And School News
George Palm the son of John Palm of Page Avenue lies severely injured from an accident and is not expected to live. Father Stengle, Annville high school instructor, returns home to attend Columbia College summer courses before taking the supervising principalship at Swatara township schools in fall. David Kemmerer, Susquehanna University graduate, plans summer at home while pursuing ministry. Mrs William Chambers and son Franklyn join John Kemmerer at Susquehanna University commencement in Selinsgrove. Detective Morrissey of the Pennsylvania Railroad Police arrests a juvenile gang for petty theft from drug and department stores. they await hearing and likely juvenile court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
John Palm
Page Avenue
Stengle
Annville High School
Columbia College
Swatara Township
David Kemmerer
Susquehanna University
William Chambers
Franklyn
John Kemmerer
Selinsgrove
Pythian Lodges to hold annual memorial tomorrow
Steelton Lodge 411 and Carthage Lodge 194 Knights of Pythias prepared a memorial program at Baldwin Cemetery and First Methodist Church tomorrow. The ceremony includes flag placement on 36 graves, prayers, odes, a memorial address by Rev. D. J. Jup.le y, and a sermon by Rev. W. C. Sanderson. Members will assemble at Carthage Lodge rooms before marching to the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton Lodge
Carthage Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Baldwin Cemetery
First Methodist Church
D. J. Jenkins
aUpley
W. C. Sanderson
Steelton
Trinity Episcopal
Pine Street
Albert Anne
Centenary United Brethren
I. H. Albright
Middletown
C. E
A. K. Wier
Joshua
St. John’s Lutheran Church
To-Morrow
Adames
Earl Thomas
H. R. Rupp
Joseph Heckert
William Kreig
Utmond
Harold Wells
William Reig
First Methodist
J. Coells
First Reformed
C. A. Huyette
Railroads to Improve Train Connections Says Public Service Panel
The Public Service Commission drafts steps with Pennsylvania and Reading railroads to improve connections and reduce long layovers in city travel. Complaints cite tardy morning Dauphin trains and disrupted business access for locals. hearings and continuances noted on multiple lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Pennsylvania and
Reading Railroad
Dauphin
Bala and Cynwyd
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Hummelstown
York and Lebanon
Pottsville Traction
Schuylkill Railways Company
Schuylkill County
Phoenixville and Pottstown Company
Pittsburgh
Scranton
Birthday Surprise for Fireman Frank Rafton
Friends of Fireman Frank E. Rafton held a birthday surprise at his home with games dancing and musical performances. The event list includes many local residents and family members. Local railroad notes mention picnic plans and rail movements and appointments across Pennsylvania Maryland and Reading railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rafton
Forrest Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Anna Herre
Nell Millar
Margaretta Page
Margaret Herre
Mildred Householder
C. J. Householder
Harrisburg Division Crew Standings And Assignments
Reading area bulletin lists crews by division with go times after specific hours. It details engineers firemen conductors flagmen and brakemen up for Harrisburg Reading sections and yard assignments with roster names and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Supplee
Gesey
Gehr
Downs
Binkley
Alaxwell
McGuire
Layman
Hubler
Baer
Streeper
Schwarz
Brubaker
Newcomer
Martin
Howard
Yeater
Slider
Hoffman
Cook
Hayes
Davish
Eckman
Maushes
Baker
Peters
Cover
Johnston
Miller
Gillums
Herman
Swartz
Gallagher
Helm
Brown
Ashenfelter
Essig
Smith
Gillett
Purnell
Kersey
Micdle Division
Briggles
Harris
Bowers
Clouser
Oede
Ulsh
Albright
Free
Dorman
Hunter
Liebau
Kepner
Fisher
Blottenberger
Weigle
Burge Miller
Riffert
Encla Sida
Stouffer
Libhart
Hooper
Smedley
Goodwin
Hastings
Yard
Reading Harrisburg
Eome
Fingineers
Esser
Yorakemen
Wireman
Morne
Barnhart
Richwine
Yowler
Stephens
Whitcomb Wintermyer
Zukowski
Glaser
Brehm
Elicker
McMullan
Jeters
Sweeley
Geib
Kahney
Fleagle
Stauffer
Rheam
Ellsrode
Felker
Mort
Ensminger
Seaman
Wise
Davis
Rishel
Kinderman
Green
Palmer
Folk
Scott
Harder
Pletz
Wickenheiser
May
City playground instructors training school planned
Opening Monday the 1916 playground season triggers a training school run by Supervisor J. K. Staples. Probationers will join regular conferences to learn and be ready to fill vacancies next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Staples
Strong Russian Drive Continues Against Austrian Lines
Russian forces claim 170,000 captives since the offensive began as they press the Austrians in the south. German crown prince artillery bombards French trenches near Verdun while hand grenade assaults fail at Avecourt redoubt. In the Trentino front Austrian Italian actions persist with no casualties reported. The British destroyer Eden sinks after a collision in the English Channel. three officers are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrogad
Dead Man Hill
Verdun
Crown Prince
Avecourt
Trentino
Eden
Champion German Aviator Believed to Have Been Killed
London June 17 Captain Boelke the champion German aviator who received an autograph letter from the Emperor complimenting his success in downing French aeroplanes is believed killed in aerial combat with French aviator Roger Riblere. A yellow Fokker and Boelke with a yellow muffler were shot down two days ago between the German and French trenches near Verdun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Boelke
Roger Riblere
Fokker
Riblere
Verdun
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Board of Pardons
Andrew Beeze
Westmoreland
Jacob Miller
H. E. Filer
James Alcorn
Public Service Commissioner
Cartoo
Philadelphia Winear Company
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Reading
Garlick
Charles H. Garlick
Bellevue
Allegheny County
William M. Hargest
Delaware County
Cummings
Northumberland County
Potter County
Hurd
Graham R. Hurd
Auditor General's Department
Department of Agriculture
Kay
William B. Kay
South Fourth St
J. M. Smith
Bell
Brookwood St
News OF Steelton
Oberlin Sunday Schools
Highspire
Highspire Churches United Brethren
H. F. Rhoad
Anti-Saloon League
Christian Endeavor
St. Peter's Lutheran
Ernest L. Pee
Holy Spirit
E. R. Mohler
Oberlin
Morrissey
Pennsylvania Railroad Olice Department
Pythian Lodges
Douglass Alumni Association
Steelton High School
J. Robin Bennett
J. W. Fielda
Sara Nebinger
Perdix
Orndorf
John Reed
William Bannan
Samuel Weaver
Lodge
Harry Kough
William Shipp
Nebinger
Frank Kenney
Anna Kenney
Robert, Wayne
Richard
Fred Nebinger
Rober Shipp
William Lodge
Vernon Kough
Evelyn Kough
Frank Kenney, Jr
Otterbein Guild
Centenary United Brethren Church
Harclerode
William M. Harclerode
Williamsport
First Presbyterian
Co. B. Segelken
C. F. Tiemann
Trinity German Lutheran Church
Ida Spencer
Atlantic Or
James Sweitzer
Lincoln Street
Ruth McGuire
Wilkes-Barre
Eleanor Shutter
South Front Street
Emma Work
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart
Camp Street
Lewis
Ouage
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
Carter-Clay
George William Carter
Emma Virginia Clay
Zion Baptisl Church
Marion Street
Walter Tolliver
Railroad News
Frank E. Rafton
Mutual Beneficial Association of Pennsylvania Railroad
Paxtang Park
Joseph McClintock
Middle Division
Rifle Club
Philadelphia and Reading
California
Charles M. Flickinger
Hanover
Western Maryland Railroad
Buena Vista
F. McCormick
Lewistown Junction
Island Park
H. Hall
Kline, Linn
Hendrice
LPG
Hal, Hinkle
Sellers
Goodrich
Ford
Goodrich Olume
Costas
Lres
B. F. Goodrich Co
Akron, O
Goodrich Tires
Harrisburg Tire Repair CO
South Third Street
Howard DE Hart
Silvertown
William J. Mehring
Charles Werner
L. Loeser
Werner
Racine Oeaee
Mary Lingle
Benjamin Lingle
Boas Street
John Harris Lodge
Fourteenth
Howard Streets
Newbro
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co
E. R. Eckenrode
Kunkel
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