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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1919

Page

11

Trial of Dr Walter Wilkins Over Feb Murder Charges

Testimony by neighbor Mrs Cassius Coleman conflicts with Dr Walter Wilkins account of his wife’s February murder. Coleman says a bloodstained handbag and battered hat were found in the Long Beach home vestibule, while Wilkins says burglars attacked outside and he was struck with a lead pipe during the struggle.

Associated Press Mineola N. Y Walter Keen Wilkins Cassius Coleman Wilkins Long Beach

Music School Commencement at Fahnestock Hall

The eleventh annual commencement of Mrs Pfuhl-Froehlich’s School of Music will be held tomorrow at 8 pm in Fahnestock Hall. Diplomas will be awarded to Miss Mary Jehle Ray Garman and Miss Pauline Wright. The program includes Beethoven Wagner Liszt Rubinstein Chopin and a presentation address by Rev Dr J A Lyter.

Pfuhl- Froehlich School of Music Fahnestock Hall Mary Jehle Ray Garman Pauline Wright J. A. Luter Beethoven J. A. Lyter

Picnic plans altered for Union Lutheran event

Changes to the Union Lutheran picnic schedule move the gathering to Thursday June 26 at Paxtang Park near Hershey. The shift follows a ruling by the director general of railroads restricting excursion and train numbers.

Union Lutheran Paxtang Park Ieee of At Hershey Director General of Railroads

Steelton man held on charge of unlawful dope possession

Harry 8. Fochee of Steelton colored was bound over in $500 bail for the next court term on unlawful possession of habit forming drugs. He is charged with selling drugs and employing several peddlers.

Harry Fochee Steelton

Recital at Shoop's Church to Aid Painting Fund

A lecture and recital at Shoop's Church tonight at 8 proceeds to raise funds to paint the building. The program features Invocations, Glee Club singing, violin and piano numbers, readings by Miss Garverich and Miss Moyer, vocal solos by Miss Speas and Mr Manley, and a final address by Rev. Harry Nelson Bassler.

Shoop's Harry Nelson Bassler Glee Club Hain and Sanders Swartz Clara Garverich Harry Pittman Repetitum Mobile Charles Rhein Mary Moyer The

Girl Scouts Return After Camping Trip

Iris Troop No. 8 of Messiah Lutheran Church has returned from a camping party along Conodoguinet Creek. Led by Captain Frank Hoy, with Mrs. Charles Stroh and Miss Laverne Shelly, the group included many scouts and new commands.

Iris Troop No Messiah Lutheran Church Conodo Guinet Creek Frank Hoy Charles Stroh Laverme Shelly Rip Margaret Kulp Dorothy Wiels Edna Ebert Anna Derrickson Esther Baker Esther Crossley Martha Gilliland Irene Dodd Pauline Crownshield Sara Martin Vivian Kulp Grace Stoner Vera Rutledge Edina Thompson Eleanor Hensen Ethel Dodd Alice Kulp Ellen Shuler Alice Derrickson Mildred Wiland Margaret Schaffstall Helen Miller Virginia Phillips Elizabeth Minter Eleanor Allen Kathryn Wilt

Alumni Banquet a Memorable New Cumberland High Event

Graduating class members and alumni guests attended a reception and banquet hosted by the Alumni Association. Dorothy Lenhart delivered a glowing tribute to the service flag stars while Jesse Oren Jr. presided as toastmaster and Honey Boy Jazz Orchestra provided dancing music.

New Cumberland High School Dorothy Lenhart Jesse Oren, Jr Honey Boy Roy Lechthaler W. P. Keister Russel Kohr Ralph Peterman Harvey Reneker Charles Leaf Marguerite Witmyer Elizabeth Tritt Mabel Tritt Mary Stiles Mildred Crone Helen Lechthaler Lillian Grove Sophia Witmyer Rhoda Dessenberger Esther Haverstock

Sides Taylor Wedding In Early Morning

A wedding was held at 8 o clock this morning at the parsonage of Derry Street United Brethren Church. Miss Mary J. Taylor and Herbert E. Sides were united by Rev J A Lyter with a ring ceremony in the presence of immediate family. The couple will reside at 124 North Thirteenth Street after July 15 following a trip to Philadelphia.

Derry Street United Brethren Church J. A. Lyter Mary J. Taylor North Thirteenth Street Herbert E. Sides Balm Street J. Horace McFarland Company Philadelphia Sides

Sechrist Palmar Bridal Solemnized at Augs Burg

Cleo Palmer and Oliver Sechrist wed Saturday at Augs burg Lutheran Church with Rev. Amos M. Stamers officiating. Miss Katherine McLaughlin accompanied on wedding matches. The couple depart for an extended trip to Pittsburgh and Western cities.

Augsburg Lutheran Church Cleo Palmer Oliver Sechrist Amos M. Stamers Katherine McLaughlin Sechrist Manbeck Carrie Sechrist David Smith Edgar Crist Harvey Palmer R. B. McLaughlin Pittsburgh

Mrs Strayer Hosts Della Vista S S Class

The Della Vista Sunday School class of Fifth Street Methodist Episcopal Church met at Mrs. Cyrus F. Strayer's home at 1934 Susquehanna Street on Tuesday evening. Music by George C. Seesholtz and refreshments greeted guests including Mrs. Harry Reveur Mrs. Willoughby Stauffer Mrs. Harry Houghton Mrs. Fannie Gant Mrs. Della Fox Mrs. Harry Taylor Mrs. Joseph Riener Mrs. George Mulligan Mrs. Russell Zeigler Miss Mary Shoffstall John Stauffer and Mrs. Minnick of Falmouth.

Della Vista Fifth Street Methodist Episcopal Church Cyrus F. Strayer Susquehanna Street George C. Seesholtz Harry Reveur Willoughby Stauffer Harry Houghton Fannie Gant Della Fox Harry Taylor Joseph Rineer George Mulligan Russell Zeigler Mary Shoffstall John Stauffer Minnick Falmouth

Teachers of the City Are Going to Columbia

Quite a number of the city's school teachers are going to New York to attend sessions of the summer school of Columbia University. Among them are Katharine McNiff Lois K Booker Grace McLaughlin Ella Ryan Anna Walzer Anna Schlager Maude Kennedy Clara H Hook Elizabeth Knox Louise Johnson Edna Sprenkel Margaret Sullivan Anna OConnell J W Campbell D M Albright and S L Wilson. Girl Scouts to Camp All members of Sunflower Troop No 1 plan a camping trip to Williams Grove should be at the Pennsylvania Station tomorrow at 7 15 a.m. bringing necessary articles and lunch for Thursday. Mrs John Minick of Falmouth returned home after visiting the city as guest of her son Cyrus Strayer 1934 Susquehanna Street.

New York Columbia University Katharine McNiff Lois K. Booker Grace McLaughlin Ella Ryan Anna Walzer Anna Schlager Maude Kennedy Clara H. Hook Elizabeth Knox Louise Johnson Edna Sprenkel Margaret Sullivan Anna O'Connell J. W. Campbell D. M. Albright S. L. Wilson Sunflower Troop Williams Grove Pennsylvania Station John Minick Falmouth Cyrus Strayer Susquehanna Street O. H. Hare Altoona George Keiser Minnie A. Lemer Bly School Greenwich Elmer L. Houser Baltimore

Birth Announcements From Detroit and Harrisburg

Mr and Mrs J D Griffin of Detroit Michigan announce the birth of a son on Friday June 13 1919 Mrs Griffin is known here as Miss Elizabeth Ellenberger daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Ellenberger Riverside Mr and Mrs Raymond Earl Kutz of 1528 12 North Third street announce the birth of a son Raymond Earl Kutz Jr Tuesday June 10 1919 Mr Kutz formerly Miss Alma A Shearer of this city Mrs and Mrs David M Houser of Chicago former Harrisburgers announce the birth of a daughter Helen Grace Houser Saturday June 14 1919

J. D. Griffin Detroit Michigan Griffin Elizabeth Ellenberger C. A. Ellenberger Riverside Raymond Earl Kutz North Third Street Kutz Alma A. Shearer David M. Houser Chicago Harrisburgers Helen Grace Houser

College Club Outing At Fairfield Manor Country Place

Mrs. Lyman D. Gilbert invited Ree club to Fair field Manor for an outing. Members traveled from Civic Club by automobile at noon and enjoyed luncheon at Fairfield with outdoor diversions. The College Club roster includes numerous members from Hummels town Steel ton Mechanicsburg Newville Mount Joy and other towns.

Lyman D. Gilbert College Club Ree Club Fairfield Manor Civic Club Fairfield John C. Stine Katherine Andrews Philip J. Meredith Helena Armor Ruth Rilling Kathisen Ainey Martha Fleming Alice KR. Eaton Norma Barker Floyd Appleton Dorothy Child Helen McFarland Ralph Baker Carson Cobdver Newlin Booth Jacob Crane J. H. Downey J. B. McAlister Paul Johnston Walter Johnston Ethel Fair Wilbur F. Harris John C. Jessup May Lemer George B. Kunkel Lew R. Palmer R. V. McKay Sara Jacobs Solomon Henry Maude Stamm Dorothea Stillman R. L. Gillespie I. C. Peace Harvey &. Smith Henry W. Taylor Horace A. Witman Herbert Fox Carrol Walton Hummelstown Ellen McGinnis Steelton Margaret Moser Mechanicsburg Henrietta Sharpe Newville Clarence Schock Mount Joy

Children to Enjoy Picnic at Hershey Park Tomorrow

The annual Ohev Sholom Religious School picnic will be held tomorrow afternoon at Hershey Park. Buses will pick up pupils and mothers, assembling at Chev Sholom Temple at 1 15 PM, then departing for the park at 1 30 PM. An elaborate program of games is planned weather permitting.

Ohev Sholom Hershey Park Chev Sholom

Miss Ida B Willis Dies After Eighteen Years At Dives Store

Miss Ida B Willis a hosiery department saleswoman at Dives Pomeroy & Stewart died this morning. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 PM from Oscar Brenneman's home 1325 Kittatinny St conducted by Rev A N Sayres. Burial in Oberlin Cemetery. London The Foreign and Colonial Service will cost more than 12 000 000 in 1919 1920 up from 6 600 000 in 1918. Diplomatic and Consular Service costs rise to 8 800 000 from 3 800 000.

Ida B. Willis Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart Oscar Brenneman Kittatinny Street A. N. Sayres Second Reformed Church Oberlin Cemetery London Foreign and Colonial Service

Studies Must Not Cease At School End

A high school graduation piece notes ongoing education beyond school hours with duties of municipalities to raise teacher wages. It highlights valedictorian Horace J. Selig and Evelyn H. Keitel receiving honors and prizes. The roster lists graduates and an honor roll, with details on speeches, diplomas, and community roles.

Y. M. C. A. Drive For $10,000 Successful

The Y. M. C. A. maintenance fund campaign closed last night with audited totals at $9,200. Officials say oversubscription is certain as two teams have yet to report and prospect cards remain to be canvassed. Names of liberal subscribers from prior years are among the cards, expected to push the total over the top.

Death of Robert Watts At Harrisburg Hospital

Robert Watts aged 23 died at Harrisburg Hospital after being admitted the previous evening. Diphtheria is given as the supposed cause of death.

Robert Watts Harrisburg

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