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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1919

Page

17

THREE AMERICAN DIVISIONS AWAIT SIGNING OF PEACE

Coblenz reports three American divisions east of the Rhine will stay until the peace treaty is signed. About 160000 troops in the Third Army could move from Germany by August 1 after orders. Fifth Division may move to France soon after peace. First and Second divisions likely last to depart. Howard L. Berkley goes to Atlanta to marry Edith Hudson this Saturday. They will reside at Camp Hill after July 4.

Coblenz Rhine Third Army Third Corps Germany Luxemburg France Army of Occupation Atlanta Howard L. Berkley North Sixth Street Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Edith Hudson W. E. Hudson Camp Hill

Jurors to inspect Wilkins home in murder trial

Mineola New York June 26 after the defense rested in the Walter Keen Wilkins murder case jurors were ordered to assemble at 8 am to be driven to the Long Beach home scene. Return will lead to summations and a court charge later this afternoon as cross examination resumes with witnesses describing an affectionate marriage.

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

Methodist Churches to Hold Joint Picnic at Hershey Park

Final arrangements for the Fifth Street and Epworth Methodist Sunday Schools annual picnic at Hershey Park include truck transportation after failed trolley and rail plans. Departures are 7 45 morning from Sixth and Kelker and during the day from Twenty first and Derry. Activities include a 1030 p m baseball game between schools, children events at 4 and adults at 5.

Fifth Street Epworth John Beam Norman Manahan H. Barnhart L L. Smith J. C. Beck J. W

Alumni to Meet at Engineers Club Harrisburg

The Penn State Alumni of Harrisburg will meet tomorrow evening at 8 o clock in the Engineers Club for a business meeting.

Penn State Harrisburg Engineers’ Clut

Pretty June wedding at Messiah Lutheran Church

Miss Mary Virginia Weaver and Harry LeRue Crist were married at Messiah Lutheran Church in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Dr. Henry W. A. Hanson. The bride wore ivory satin with court train and tulle veil, bridesmaids in rainbow-hued gowns, and a reception followed at Mrs. David Reichert’s home in Penbrook.

Messiah Lutheran Church Mary Virginia Weaver George Weaver Philadelphia Harry LeRue Crist Henry W. A. Hanson Emma Hoffman George Grunman Williamsport Georgette Crepe Susanna Smith Anna Booser Ruth Runkle Naomi Weaver Madeline Plank Clayton Crist Kendall Shoop George Heiges Silas Bosdorf Arthur Aungst David Reichert Penbrook

Commencement Guests Attend Central High Exercises

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Graeff entertained out-of-town guests for Central High School commencement. Attendees included J. R. Kreider Hershey Benjamin Jenks Key West Kate Hall Col J. Harry Jenks Washington D C Mrs James Martin C H Graeff and Frank B Kreider Lancaster. Miss Margaret Marion Graeff plans to enter Millersville State Normal School this autumn.

J. F. Graeff Kensington Street Central High School Margaret Marion Graeff J. R. Kreider Hershey Benjamin Jenks Key West Florida Kate Hall J. Harry Jenks Washington, D. C James Martin C. H. Graeff Frank B. Kreider Lancaster

Early Morning Wedding at Messiah Lutheran Church

Miss Mary N. Shunk daughter of Mrs Catherine Shunk and Jonas E Bless son of 616 Calder street were married at 7 am today in Messiah Lutheran Church with Rev Henry W A Hanson officiating. The bride wore a traveling suit of raccoon colored chiffon broadcloth and a Georgette crepe hat. A wedding breakfast followed at the Penn Harris and the couple departed for a trip to New York Philadelphia and Atlantic City. After August 1 they will reside at 616 Calder street. Bless is an interior decorator noted in the city.

Mary N. Shunk Catherine Shunk Regina Street Jonas E. Bless Calder Street Messiah Lutheran Church Henry W. A. Hanson Penn-Harris Bless New York Phila Atlantic City Bamberger-Shuler Earl Bamburger Ruth Bertha Shuler Highspire Church of God At Lancaster Herr Shuler Bell Tele Bethlehem Steel Company Bamberger Vine Street

Enjoy Chicken and Waffle Supper at Grantville

The Derry St United Brethren Sunday School Young Men's Class led by Dr. Howard E. Gensler held its annual social gathering at Grantville last evening. Guests traveled by auto for a chicken and waffle supper followed by social time and planning to improve class efficiency. Individuals present included Leroy H. Strawhecker William P. Strawhecker Edgar C. Stephens David A. Stephens William J Crouse Frank A. Manley Herbert E. Sides George N. Wilson Roscoe Moyer Miss Erma F. Sowers Helen M. Drake Mrs William E. Crouse Mrs Frank A. Manley Mrs Herbert E. Sides Mrs George N. Wilson and Mrs Howard E. Gensler.

Derry St. United Brethren Sunday School Howard E. Gensler Grantville Leroy H. Strawhecker William P. Strawhecker David A. Stephens William J&. Crouse Frank A. Manley Herbert E. Sides George N. Wilson Roscoe Moyer Erma F. Sowers Helen M. Drake William E. Crouse Centenary United Brethren Sunday School Charles Saylor Joseph Daugherty John Pugh Ruth Kapp J. C. Sanders Ira Clauser George Fisher George Prowell Sam Railing Agnes Mace H. J. Sanders Laura Geistwhite

Tanlac credited with curing husband says it does the work

Mrs M G Schoch of 2045 Brandywine Street Philadelphia reports her husband recovered after taking Tanlac for stomach pains back ache and gas belching. She asserts Tanlac does the work it claims and notes it is sold by local druggists including Kramer’s and Steeger’s.

Seace Stouffer Engagement Announced

Mr and Mrs George R Stouffer of Wormleysburg announce the engagement of their daughter Violet May Stouffer to William Seace of Coatesville Pa The bride elect is a Wormleysburg High School 1917 graduate and formerly a bookkeeper at the Collins store here Seace is a machinist at Coatesville Mills No wedding date has been set.

George R. Stouffer Wormleysburg Violet May Stouffer William Seace Coatesville, Pa Wormleysburg High School Collins Seace Coatesville Mills

Miss Esther Martz Weds Forrest E Steigleman In Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Esther Martz daughter of Mrs Clara Martz of 620 Kelker street married Forrest E Steigleman of Progress in Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev J Bradley Markward officiating. The bride wore white satin Georgette and a picture hat. maid of honor Esther Keim wore white crepe de chine. Best man was Harry Jarman. A wedding dinner followed and the couple will reside at 1941 North Sixth street after July 6. Steigleman recently completed 18 months in the Army Medical Corps.

Esther Martz Clara Martz Kelker Street Forrest E. Steigleman Progress Bethlehem Lutheran Church J. Bradley Markward Esther Keim Steelton Harry Jarman Steigleman Philadelphia New York Atlantic City North Sixth Street Army Medical

Hiked to Estherton for church society meeting

Members of the Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society of Sixth Street United Brethren church hiked to Park Estherton on Tuesday evening to hold their monthly business meeting and social at Ralph M. Fitting home. Refreshments followed with numerous attendees listed and outdoor games afterward amid red lights Japanese lanterns and Allied flags.

Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society Sixth Street Robert Enders Clarence Bell Ralph M. Fitting A. L. Fitting

Methodist Ministers Dine at Penn Harris event ends season

The local Methodist Ministers Association held its final season meeting at Penn Harris with nearly all city and nearby ministers and families in attendance. Rev Dr Edwin A Pyles chaired the event and Rev Dr Robert Bagnell led the dinner committee.

Methodist Ministers’ Association Penn- Harris Edwin A. Pyles Robert Bagnell

Bessemer Mill at Bethlehem Steel Reopens in Steelton

The Bethlehem Steel Company resumes activity at the Bessemer mill in Steelton boosting output by about 500 tons daily with open hearth furnaces 14 and 15 set to duplex system. Twenty five more workers gain eight hour shifts as the mill operates 7 am to 3 pm. Also in Steelton, Joseph Frank 41 of ? South Second street collapses on Swatara street and dies. coroner cites tuberculosis and relatives notified.

Bethlehem Steel Company Bessemer Swatara Street Joseph Frank South Second Street Frank Eckinger Wilt Philadelphia

Borough Youth Is Graduated at College

James F. McGovern of Steelton graduated from Muhlenberg College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. A top football player, he coached track at Allentown Preparatory and Muhlenberg, was a Muhlenberg relay member, and served in the Ordnance Department during World War I. He is married to Catharine Crowley and will join Lehigh Portland Cement Company sales.

Allentown Muhlenberg College James F. McGovern Steelton McGovern Muhlenberg Allentown Preparatory School Steelton High Ordnance Department Catharine Crowley Lehigh Portland Cement Company

George Brown Home From Overseas Service

George Brown of 424 Myers Street says he is the district’s sole recipient of a silk flag from the U.S. Government for distinguished service. He served seven campaigns with Company A Twenty third Infantry Second Division, was wounded on the Champagne front and near the Argonne Forest. The article also covers church choir rescheduling, a Centenary United Brethren Sunday school social, Grace Methodist picnic at Reservoir Park, and Florence Carroll visiting her parents before heading to Camp Nepa win.

Dorothy Elizabeth Rankin Ralph French Allerhurst N. J William E. McCurdy Baltimore Milton Bowers Old Orchard Eleanor Rutherford Elder Frederick E. Clark Cowden South Front Street W. Ray Chapman Grace Methodist Church Columbus Ohio George Brown Myers Street United States Company A Twenty-third Infantry Argonne Forest Reservoir Young Women's Home Missionary Society of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Helen McFarland Reservoir Park Florence Carroll Philadelphia W. D. Carroll North Second Street Camp Nepawhin

Duncannon planners weigh summer motor run

Duncannon Pennsylvania businessmen discuss a proposed one day motor run and outing for the summer. A meeting will be held soon to decide details and finalize plans.

Duncannon, Pa Duncannon

Doutrichs Pledge Fly Swatters for Health Drive

Mr Dout rich pledges 20000 fly swatters to the State Department of Health to distribute to every home in the city. Boys supervised by health officials deliver swatters with the warning the fly menace endangers lives and public health depends on individual effort.

Doutrichs Doutrich State Department of Health Department Health

Philadelphia Man Charged With Forger y

Isadore Horn of Philadelphia was freed yesterday by Detective Shuler after being charged with forgery. He appeared in court and was released on bail pending further proceedings.

Isadore Horn Philadelphia Shuler

Attempted Cashier’s Check Cashing by Lancaster Revenue Collector

A man attempted to cash a check for 153 dollars made payable to B. F. Davis an internal revenue collector at Lancaster. The incident centers on the attempted cashing and the check’s payee designation.

B. F. Davis Internal Revenue Collector Lancaster

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