Firemen Meet Across Six Counties at Sunbury Convention
Sunbury hosts the Six County Vicemen's Association gathering expected to draw over 25 000 guests from Schuylkill Lackawanna Luzerne Northumberland Montour and Columbia. Events include parades bands tours of Fort Augusta and a Friday summer parade with 300 in cash prizes amid a total meet cost of 3200.
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Sunbury
Vicemen’s Association
Schuylkill
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Northumberland
Montour
Columbia
Chestnut Street
Fort Augusta
Colonel Hunter
Isaac Monroe Gross
Twenty six grammar school graduates at Penbrook
The Penbrook grammar class of twenty six graduated the largest in school history under Ellis Metz Packer. They received diplomas of honor and certificates. List of graduates includes Ruth Hecker, Sara Garverich, Mary Hoofnagle, Clara Garverich, and others. Class officers named Ruth Hocker president Clara Garverich treasurer Minerva Pennabaker secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penbrook
Ellis Metz Packer
Ruth Hecker
Sara Garverich
Mary Hoofnagle
Clara Garverich
Alice Gohn
Jacob Gohn
Kathryn Heinly
Blanche Heckert
Lavina Weaver
Mabel Bobb
Ella Garverich
Ruth Currey
Margaret Fisher
Kathryn Nisley
George Sollenberger
Warren Weiser
Wilson Mumma
Paul Rosenberger
Mabel Weaver
Jessie Ehnoltz
Martha Trullinger
Ida Belle Shuey
Mary Harper
Ora Kline
Minerva Pennabaker
Hazel Parish
Ruth Hocker
Street Lights Cut Off In Summerdale Pa
Owing to failure of several citizens to contribute, the United Electric Company of Lemoyne has cut off current for street lights. A citizen committee is raising funds to restore lighting. the park owner H. M. Hoerner contributes most of the money and most residents want the lights on again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerdale
United Electric Company of
Lemoyne
H. M. Hoerner
Riverton Water Company Sold to New Interests
Official announcement from Lemoyne Pennsylvania states Riverton Consolidated Water Company has been sold to a new group led by C. B. Bishop, president of the Valley Railway. Directors include George H. Stewart Jr., William J. Bergner, and C. H. Bishop. Norman Davison serves as secretary and treasurer. No rate changes or major upgrades planned. service area includes New Cumberland Lemoyne Camp Hill Wormleysburg West Fairview and Shiremanstown with water from local reservoir and Yellow Breeches Creek. Patricia Russ of Harrisburg was a major stockholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemoyne
Riverton Consolidated Water Company
C. B. Bishop
The
Valley Railway
George H. Stewart, Jr
Shippensburg
William J. Bergner
Chambersburg
C. H. Bishop
Norman Davison
Bishop
West Shore
Enola
Shiremanstown
New Cumberland
Yellow Breeches
Camp Hill
Wormleysburg
West Fairview
Patricia Russ
Harrisburg
Reunion Honors John Hoffa with First Defenders Guest
Allentown hosts a Gery family reunion honoring John Hoffa of Pottsville, a First Defender, who learned a nephew Frank Gery now resides in Allentown. Hoffa, 77, attended the memorial unveiling in his honor by Colonel Trexler.
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Allentown
Gery
John Hoffa
Pottsville
Trexler
Hoffa
Frank Gery
York
American Red Cross War Fund
York City
Herwick
Coblenez
Bro
E. O. Leopold
Egypt and Fullerton
H. K. Deisher
State Museum
Funeral services for Mrs J C Reighard held at Blain
Brief services were conducted at 8 30 in Blain Pa for Mrs J C Reighard at her home. The body was moved by auto hearse to Gettysburg for burial in Evergreen Cemetery. In Halifax Pa on Saturday Charity Lodge No 82 S O O F urged trustees to invest 1000 of lodge funds in Liberty bonds.
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Blain
J. C. Reighard
Gettysburg
Evergreen Cemetery
Halifax
Charity Lodge, No
New Corn Remover in Big Demand Say Druggist
Druggists report strong demand for Ice-Mint, a corn remover made from a Japanese product. It promises to remove corn roots without soreness, leaving feet with smaller, prettier shoes this summer. The compound is described as non poisonous and non irritating, with quick relief from soreness. People are advised to avoid cutting or paring corns due to risks of blood poisoning. Obtain a small jar at any drug store for little cost.
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Mainy
Snake Oil Remedy Promised For Pain Relief
An advertisement touts a universal oil for rheumatism neuralgia bunions and many pains claiming immediate relief after one application. It bills internal and external uses for coughs colds croup diphtheria and tonsillitis with rapid penetration, even through leather. Sold by Geo A Gorgas Drug Stores in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
A. Gorgas
Three Carlisle physicians who will go to France
Marysville dispatch reports Amos Fisher leading a railroader contest with 1,475 votes, followed by George W. Zellers and others from Marysville. The item notes the town’s contest and local political figures, with a June 18 dateline.
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Carlisle
France
Burgess
Marysville
Burgess Amos Fisher
Marysville Athletic Association
George W. Zellers
Jesse Sommers
J. A. Carns
W. Ashenfelter
Cumberland Co Doctors Volunteer For War Service
Carlisle reports many Cumberland county physicians offering to serve in the U S army. Three named doctors William T Phillips Edward R Plank and Parker A Waggoner are already enlisted with lieutenant rank awaiting call. Thirteen doctors have offered service with several accepted or awaiting decisions. Other volunteers include H A Spangler Carlisle H A Smith Mechanicsburg H B Fralic Mt Holly Springs P A McLaughlin Newville Bruce McCreary Shippensburg Everhart Lemoyne W S Rich Carlisle E E Hudson Carlisle E K Lefever Boiling Springs L E Smith Churchtown and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
William T. Phillips
Edward R. Plank
Parker A. Waggoner
United States Army
Cumberland County
H. A. Spangler
H. A. Smith
Mechanicsburg
H. B. Fralic
Mt. Holly Springs
P. A. McLaughlin
Newville
Bruce McCreary
Shippensburg
Dr. Everhart
Lemoyne
W. 8. Rich
E. E. Hudson
E. K. Lefever
Boiling Springs
L. E. Smith
Churchtown
Halifax PoSA Seeks 250 Acre Site for New Orphanage
Halifax Pa June 18 Halifax can win the Patriotic Order Sons of America orphanage to be established in the state next year. A 250 acre nearby farm is needed to tempt the locating committee. The town will not provide money. only local cooperation is requested to help Halifax land the home. Other towns are under consideration. PoSA membership in Pennsylvania totals about 120000.
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Halifax
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Pennsylvania
Memorial Day Exercises Heard in Blain Lodge
Memorial Day services were held by Blain Lodge No. 706 Order of Odd Fellows in Blain Pennsylvania. Flowers and an American flag decorated graves while the lodge room programs opened with prayer by Rev. G H Kulp. D P Stokes gave the welcome, with addresses by Rev. J N Weeter D D and Rev. Homer Knox of New Bloomfield I O F lodge. A choir of about twelve sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blain
Deat Order of Odd Fellows
Blain Lodge
G. H. Kulp
D. P. Stokes
J. N. Weeter
D. D
Homer
Knox
Bloomfield
F. Lodge
Halifax High school plans June 22 class day exercises
Halifax Pa June 18 comment and class day exercises will be held Friday June 22 at 7 30 p m. Next Sunday evening the Rev H B Slider will preach the baccalaureate sermon in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Honor men Calutatory Martin Keller of Matamoras and valedictorian Harry C Chubb of Halifax led a class with all eight members above 85 and none required to take final exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Halifax High School
H. B. Slider
Methodist Episcopal Church
Calutatory
Martin Keller
Matamoras
Harry C. Chubb
Replanting Wrecked Farm Near Rouzerville
Wayneesboro Pa June 18 Alexander D Morganthall owner of large apple and fruit orchards near Rouzerville is plowing ground once in wheat to plant thirteen acres in broom corn and several acres in tomatoes and cabbage. His hail storm loss exceeds $10000.
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Waynesboro
Alexander D. Morganthall
Rouzerville
Morganthau
Funeral services held for Derwin Shatto in Blain
Blain Pa June 18 funeral services for Derwin Shatto who died Thursday from a paralytic stroke were conducted at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev George H Knox officiating. Burial followed in Union Cemetery. He was 50. Survivors include two brothers Frank Shatton of Mt Joy and Clinton Shatto of California, two sisters Irene Shatto of Mt Joy and Mrs Clara Ashwell of Shippensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blain
Derwin Shatto
Union Cemetery
George H. Knox
Methodist Episcopal Church
Shatton
Frank Shatton
Mt. Joy
Clinton Shatto
California
Irene Shatto
Clara Ashwell
Shippensburg
English organist Gatty Sellars to play in Marysville church
Gatty Sellars, English organist and composer, will present a pipe organ concert at Zion Lutheran Church in Marysville this evening at 7 30. This concert marks his fifth continental tour stop during his current United States visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Gatty Sellars
Zion Lutheran Church
Perry Farmers Institutes Planned for Liverpool and Ickesburg
New Bloomfield Pa June 18 At a meeting of the County Commissioners it was decided to hold the Farmers Institutes at Liverpool and Ickesburg this year with the time to be fixed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Farmers’ Institutes
New Bloomfield
Farmers’ Institutes
Liverpool
Ickesburg
New Bloomfield Names Public School Teachers
New Bloomfield Pennsylvania on June 18 announces the borough School Board has named the teachers for the public schools. Principal is the Rev. J. Thomas Fox. Grammar school goes to the Rev. John W. Weeter. Intermediate school to Miss Alberta Clouser and Miss Alice Adams. Primary school to Miss M. Zula Swartz. School No. 3 will be in the former Eagle Hotel building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bloomfield
Borough
J. Thomas Fox
John W. Weeter
Alberta Clouser
Alice Adams
M. Zula Swartz
Eagle Hotel
Horsford Acid Phosphate Advertises Throat Relief
An advertisement proclaims Horsford's acid phosphate relieves dry throat and mouth caused by heat and serves as a substitute for lemons.
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Horsford
Cumberland county Liberty Loan totals miss goal in shortfall
Cumberland county subscribers report total of 716 200 to the Liberty Loan drive with Carlisle contributing 336 500, about 100 000 over the apportionment while farmers shortfall and absent subscriptions reduced the overall amount below the 1 000 000 target. Other banks contributed 158 400 at Shippenburg 112 950 Mechanicsburg 43 300 Newville with remainder from Grantham Lemoyne New Cumberland and Mt Holly. Also notes Waynesboro teacher wed in Lebanon and Blain marriage of Shellburne Weibley and Margaret A Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Cumberland County
Liberty Loan
Shippensburg
Mechanicsburg
Newville
Grantham
Lemoyne
New Cumberland
Mt. Holly
Bids Opened for Coal Heat Contracts in Enola and East Pennsboro
Enola Pennsylvania June 18 school board posts advertisements for bids to supply coal to heat public schools in Enola and East Pennsboro township. Bids to be opened Wednesday by secretary H H Hoffman and contract awarded if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enola
East Pennsboro Township
HH. L. Hoffman
Waynesboro Seniors Burn Their Books After Exercises
Waynesboro Pa June 18 Following a long held custom the senior class of Waynesboro High School burned their books after commencement exercises Thursday night. The students rode to Welty’s mill and held a bonfire of their books then enjoyed a luncheon of roast beef corn potatoes and peas. Twenty five members attended the trip leaving Waynesboro at 10 30 and returning the next morning at 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
Waynesboro High School
Welty's Mill
Waynesbor
How to Look Years Less Than Your Age
A promotional piece touts mercorized wax as a rejuvenating skin treatment saying it removes the faded outer layer to reveal fresher skin. A wash lotion with saxolite and hazel is claimed to erase wrinkles and firm the skin for a youthful appearance.
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Washington Memorial Arch Valley Forge
Hummellstown
Hershey
Palmyra
Annville
Lebanon
Myerstown
Wernersville
Reading
Reading Valley Forse
Valley Forge
Pottstown
Hirdsboro
Franklin Street
Tamaqua
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Champ Clarix
Congress
Emerick’s Sanitary Barber Shop
Gossaneans
Aberdeen St. R. KR
Undertaker
Chas. H. Mark
Donegal
Marietta
Old Donegal Presbyterian Church
Oscar Kuhns
Middletown
Conn
Emerson Collins
E. E. Curtis
George C. Donehoe
H. Burd Cassel
D. R. Workman
Paradise
Andrew T. Taylor
Shippensburg Normal School
Wilde
Lady Windermere
Rector
School of Commerce
Troup Building
Kaufman Bldg
Bell Phone
Harrisburg Business College
Market St
Harrisburg, Pa
King Oscar
John C. Herman & Co. Makers
Riverton Water Company
Central
Lodge
Scott §. Leiby
Reedsville
Mifflin County
United States
Laurie Bitting
Columbus
Ohio
Paul Gronbeck
Washington, D. C
E. R. Plank
P. A. Waggoner
William T. Phillipy
P. O. S. of A. Home
ODD Fellows’ Memorial
Corps OF Teachers
J. G. March
Weibley-Scott
Blain, Pa
Shellburn HF. Weibley
Margaret A. Scott
William Scott
Madison Township
Hugh R. Magill
Lynn J. McMillen
Sandy Hill
LTS
Victor
Victor Walking Machine Company
America
Columbia Star Spangled Banner
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden
N. J
Victor Records
Victrola
Victor Talking Machine Company
Wny
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