Ball pitcher called in draft from Cumberland county
Carlisle, Pa June 18 Elmer G Myers well known Philadelphia Athletics pitcher living in Mechanicsburg is among Cumberland county men drafted. The list for June 24 includes George Snyder Edward Spurmner John Miller Clarence Miller and many others from Mechanicsburg West Fairview Shiremanstown New Cumberland Camp Hill and Carlisle plus nearby towns.
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Carlisle
Elmer G. Myers
Philadelphia Athletics
Mechanicsburg
Cumberland County
Myers
George R. Snyder
West Fairview
Edward W. Spurmner
R. D
Joan H. Miller
Shiremanstown
Clarence 0. Miller
Allen
William B. Updegraff
New Cumberland
Percy F. Hichelberger
Wormleysburg
Oscar A. Rinehart
Eugene di’ Marco
John W. Rupp
Harry W. Slowther
Enola
Roy W. Myers
Raymond
Harry A. Hammacher
Edward T. Dorman
Joseph A. Bomberger
Pennsylvanians Given Commissions in National Forces
Washington June 18 Officials announced commissions for Pennsylvanians in the Officers Reserve Corps National Army and National Guard. Names include Robinson Bostler Carlisle named second lieutenant ordnance and Joseph T Morris Gettysburg as second lieutenant aviation. Other reserve officers listed are Albert A Laedlein Williamsport second lieutenant and Belvin W Maynard Chester first lieutenant.
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Washington
Normal School Commencement at Gumberland Valley Normal
Shippensburg Pa June 18 commencement exercises at Gumberland Valley State Normal School run June 23 to 26. Baccalaureate on June 23 by Rev George Leslie Omwake with June 24 address by Prof J S Heiges and June 25 class day reunions. Dr Ezra Lehman to speak on Maintaining the Second Line of Defense. Read lists include seniors and other students from Harrisburg and Dauphin county.
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Shippensburg
Gumberland Valley State Normal School
George Leslie Omwake
Collegeville
J. 8S
Heiges
Ezra Lehman
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
W. Mary Bender
Millersburg
Mary J. Byerly
Wiconisco
E. Mildred Crook
Williamstown
Pauline M. Douden
M. Miriam Horning
Dauphin Street
Emma L. Klinger
Esther Nell
Hummel Street
Jeenie R
Volunteers Aid Trench Fever Study Across Front Lines
Washington reports sixty six American volunteers from hospitals and ambulance units in France were inoculated with trench fever material to locate the disease vector. Results showed infection in 23 of 34 and 15 of 16 in two groups, with volunteers losing 20 to 25 pounds. General Pershing notes the sacrifice may protect thousands from trench fever.
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Washington, D. C
France
Jershing
War Department
Pershin
Ist
Army Medical Corps
O Leary Brought Back to New York for Trial
Sinn Fein leader Jeremiah A. O Leary returned to New York from the West in federal custody after fleeing trial here on espionage act charges. He had disappeared May 7 and was indicted with two Germans and four other Americans for alleged plots aiding Germany and treason against the United States.
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O'Leary
New York
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
Sinn Fein
Portland
Ore
West
Germany
United States
Thirty Years in Bell Co Service celebrates Kinnard's career
Harrisburg report marks L H Kinnard’s 30 years with Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania since June 18 1888. From 200 phones at a modest central office to 12000 today, his work helped grow the state telecom network across Harrisburg Philadelphia and beyond.
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L. H. Kinnard
Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Kinnard
Pennsylvania Telephone Company
Old Commonwealth Trust
Market Street
Walnut Street
Johnston
South Second Street
South Cameron Street
Bell Parkway
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Mr. Kinnard
State Board decisions urge work for all in present conditions
The State Compensation Board renewed its recommendation that in current conditions every person who can work should do so. It ruled on claims including Luput vs Superior Steel Co Carnegie and Elwood vs Cramer Avonmore, with some awards and one denial. Other items cover banking scope, ferry regulation, campaign finances, and public notices.
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State Compensation Board
Luput
Superior Steel Co
Carnegie
Elwood
Cramer
Avonmore
Turdock
Jones & Laughlin
Pittsburgh
Murphy Vs. Lackawanna Railroad
Scranton
Daniel F. Lafean
George H. Earle, Jr
Philadelphia
State Bankers
State Industrial Board
Public Service Commission
Hunter & Rachel Ferry Co
Millersburg
Sproul Committees
Samuel M. Clement, Jr
Sproul
E. J. Berwind
J. Howard Pew
J. L. Replogle
P. C. Madeira
W. C. Sproul
W. I. Stoneman
W. I. Schaeffer
C. L. Gilliland
Sadler
S. M. Vauclain
John Markle
P. M. Sharpless
S. D
Jacob Lit
W. S. Ellis
Pennsylvania Union
Houck
Blair County
Tioga County Committee
Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company
Borough of
Sharon
Sharon Chamber of Commerce
C. H. Cox
Connellsville
Reserve Militia
O'Neil
Kennett Square
Pocopson Township
Chester County
Hollidaysburg
Clarion
Erie, Greene
Mercer l
Washington Counties
Pittsburgh Railways
Cresson
Internal Affairs Department
Brumbaugh
Trenton
Snyder
Philadelpa
Brum
Tells Dyspeptics to Eat and Get Well Plan Today
Dyspepsia and related stomach problems are addressed with a non pill plan. The method urges taking Bi nesin powder after meals with hot water to neutralize acid and soothe inflamed lining. Buyers can try a 50 cent package, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Geo. A. Gorgas
Reception to Class of 1918 in Marysville
Marysville Pa June 18 extensive arrangements are under way by alumni association committees for a reception to twelve class of 1918 graduates Thursday evening in the high school. W W Roberts banquet chairman says a luncheon will be served. officers include Hazel Hain president Irene Ashenfelter vice president Mrs Chester S Sheaffer secretary and Barbara Roush treasurer. A musical program arranged by D D Fisher and Mrs Harry W Westfall features the Marysville Orchestra.
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Marysville
Marysville High School Alumni Association
W. Roberts
Hazel Hain
Irene Ashenfelter
Chester S. Sheaffer
Barbara Roush
D. D. Fisher
Harry W. Westfall
F. W. Roberts
Ralph N. Hench
James H. Roberts
Martha Boyer
Carrie Smith
Leona Bare
D. Meister
L. C. Lightner
Verne T. Dissinger
Daniel D
Alumni service flag event and death notice sequence
Fisher Dewey O Bare James H Roberts Joseph K Lightner and Bruce Rider are listed. An added feature Thursday will be unfurling a service flag for fifteen alumni in United States service. A G Eppley leads arrangement. Captain and Mrs S T Moore of Bridge street report death of Mrs Moore's sister visiting Hollidaysburg. Mrs Stewart widow of Captain J P Stewart died of apoplexy. Mr Moore travels to Altoona for funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cumberland
S. T. Moore
Bridge Street
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Cecilia M. McCullough
Lewis S. Dougherty
F. J. Welsh
Violet Keeney
Richard McCullough
J. P. McCullough
McCullough
M. C. Karns
Milton C. Karns
South High Street
S. Garnes
Trindle Spring Lutheran Church
Trindle Spring Cemetery
A. J. Simms
Harrisburg, Pa
Elmer Myers
Cumberland
Han
Leslie M. Shaw
Court of Claims of
Normal School
Harrisburg and
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Palm Beach
Hodgman
Army
Bell CO
Leonard H. Kinnard
Lemoyne
Harry Slothower
Lemoyne High School
Mount Union High School
National Army
Cumberland County Draft Board
Camp Lee
Slothower
Mount Union
Albright College
Andrew Freysinger
Lillie Anderson
Herman Avenue
Anderstown
Monaghan
Preysinger
Lebanon Valley College Endowment Fund
Harry Prowell
McNeil
Joseph S. Neff
Ehiladelphia
D. P. Gerberich
Lebanon
State Department of Health
Thomas &. Munce
C. J. Marshall
Pardon Board
State Board of
Camp Hill
Harry L. Flender
Benjamin Sawyer
Sawyer
Flender
Mack
Nora
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Marysville High School
DR. Chase
Conta United Medicine Co
N. 10Th St
Doutrichs
Pennsylvania
Doutrich
Hart Schaffner & Marx Kuppenheimer Clothes
Manhattan
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