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Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

7

Camp Presents Bible to Member Enlisting in War

Members of Camp 23 P O A held a farewell for John Adams at 1000 Ninth Street as he enlists for war service with the Eight Regiment band. Mrs Martha Lehr led a presentation of a Bible and pocket Testament bearing camp member names. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Richwine, Mrs Martha Lehr, Mrs Lizzie Adams, and many others.

P. O. of A John Adams Ninth Street Eight Regiment Martha Lehr Adams Charles Richwine Lizzie Adams Sallie Adams Clara Wolfe Marie Ellie Moyer Pearl Moyer Ella Walton Anne Hoover William A. Adams Susan Ingram Mildred Smith Mary Reneker Eva Lehr Martha Charles Mary Bowers

Secretary Heck in Turkey Keeps Busy Amid Turkish Turmoil

Harrisburg readers follow J. Lewis Heck Jr. secretary to the American ambassador Abram L. Elkus in Constantinople. At age in his twenties he is the highest ranking U.S. foreign service official for his age. He and his wife with their small daughter occupy the Swedish legation and oversee American interests during wartime conditions.

Turkey J. Lewis Heck Jr J. Lewis Heck Heckton Orient Heck Abram L. Elkus New York United States Foreign Service Lehigh University Jerusalem Coffin America Constantinople

Childs-Hammond Bridal at Noon

A simple and pretty wedding was held at St. Stephens Episcopal Church as Miss Helen Goodwin Hammond married Ane Everard Childs with Rev. Rollin A. Sawyer officiating. The bridal party wore formal gowns and the ceremony featured Wagner Lohengrin and Mendelssohn marches. Out-of-town guests and relatives filled the scene with family ties spanning Philadelphia Omaha Hudson York and New Jersey.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Rollin A. Sawyer Helen Goodwin Hammond Harrisburg William B. Hammond George W. Porter Ane Everard Childs Philadel Pa Alfred C. Kuschna Wagner Elizabeth Bailey Georgette Leghorn Killarney Ophelia Smith S. Ferguson New York City George Porter Hammond George Porter Shotwell Williamsport Casper Offutt Omaha Neb Benedict Gifford Hudson N. Y Hammond Seiler School Oldfields School Glencoe Childs Lowrie Childs Midvale Steel Company Philadelphia Troy N. J Henry N. Eyre Nicholas Hill Hudson, N. Y W. W. Trout Spring Lake Beach David Townsend KE. H. Austin H. W. Moore Jacob Franheiser Johnstown

Sunshine Picnic Plans Mature in City Effort for Cripples and Shut-Ins

The Roberta Lloyd Sunshine Society organizes a June 28 picnic in Reservoir Park for about two hundred guests. Harrisburg Railways funds tickets and supplies. Miss Mary Miller of the Visiting Nurse Association assists. Committee chairs include Mrs. A. E. Shirey and many volunteers across sandwich, meats, milk, ice cream, cakes, relishes, bread, coffee, and more.

Roberta Lloyd A. E. Shirey Sandwich James C. Thompson B. Frank Nead Charless. Bell Louise Stonsler Miriam Galbraith George BE. Whitney Flavel Wright Bessie Zollinger W. Franklin Whitman William P. Starkey KE. F. Rowe L. V. Rausch Campbell Lewis M. Neiffer J. Carroll Kinter Harry Kreidler J. Horace McFarland Meats Linn Scott Griffin Howard M. Hoke Helen McFarland George &. Bratten Arthur A. Herr Louise F. Haehnnen Bread and Rolls Matilda Hiester Thompson Mary Galbraith Charles Froehlich J. Thornton Balsley Clara Backenstee Mercer B. Tate Howard M. Omwake Whitney Charles E. Covert Frank L. Cook

Shower Honors Mrs. John W. Forney At Lawn Event

A brides month shower for Mrs. John W. Forney formerly Miss Isabel Nissley was held on the Thirteenth and Derry streets lawn. Guests presented old silver glass linens and useful house items. Mary E. Leib plans the next hostess party for Mrs. Forney next Tuesday evening.

John W. Forney Isabel Nissley Edwin C. Thompson Thirteenth Derry Jessie Kishpaugh Mary Leib Mildred Ritter Anne

Highspire W C T U Engages in Soldier Aid Efforts

Mrs John H Stahler led a large Highspire meeting promoting cooperative W C T U work for Dauphin county soldiers. Funds go to Miss Heiner for comfort bags. members to donate jelly and preserves for sick or wounded in war hospitals. Memorial Day plants were given to Civil War veterans, and the union aided families burned out in a recent town fire.

John H. Stahler Dauphin County Highspire Highspire W. C. T. U

Flickinger-Mohn Bridal Is Happy Event of Today

The marriage of Miss Lucy May Mohn to Earl Jackson Flickinger was held at 8 45 this morning at the Fifth Street Methods Church parsonage with Rev. Edwin A. Pyles presiding. The bride wore white crepe de chine, attended by Miss Alverta Blessing. best man was Fred Rudy. The couple will honeymoon in Allentown and Bethlehem. Mr Flickinger works for Bethlehem Steel. Colonial Prize Winners note porch card party hosted by Colonial Country Club ladies’ advisory board. prizes awarded in five hundred and bridge events to several members.

Lucy May Mohn A. B. Mohn Susquehanna Street Earl Jackson Flickinger Fifth Street Methods Church Edwin A. Pyles Alverta Blessing Fred Rudy Ladies’ Advisory Board Colonial Country Club C. B. Ensminger F. W. Parker A. H. Bailey Beatrice White Charles Alden Charles Stucker Bridge

Fire forces store move to Sankey Building

Adv. E. Goldstein announces reopening within a few days after a fire last night at Sixth and Broad streets. The business will relocate to the Sankey Building and resume operations soon.

Sixth Broad Streets Sankey Adv

Lochiel Open-air School Sees Notable Weight Gains

The Lochiel Open-air School reported stronger health improvements among 44 pupils with only two not gaining weight. Samuel Herzog led gains with 13.75 pounds, Elizabeth Kohr added 13.25 pounds, and overall weight gain totaled 194 pounds for the year.

Lochiel Mary M. Snyder Florence Hartman Samuel Herzog Samuel Elizabeth Kohr Elizabeth William Shay Dorothy Eisenhower Helen Irwin Bertha Weaver Roberta Shearer Jack Frost Arthur Rosen Paul Beck George Sangree Charles Eisenhower Dolores Segelbaum Civic Club Sunshine Society Associated Aid Societies Technical High School

League to Subscribe to Steelton Red Cross Fund

The Municipal League will subscribe to the Red Cross fund as announced by an officer. The league will hold a final monthly session in the Trust Company Building Monday evening to decide the contribution and then suspend meetings for two months. No other matters are expected.

League Steelton Red Cross Fund Municipal League Red Cross Fund

Portrait Artist Miss Della Hayes Visits City

Butler Pennsylvania portrait artist Miss Della Hayes, known for unusual ability, is in the city for a few days staying with Mr and Mrs B Carruthers at 1350 State Street. Hayes has won prizes and special commendations at art exhibits across this and neighboring states.

Della Hayes Butler B. Carruthers State Street Miss Hayes

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