Soldiers Establish YMCA as Headquarters in City
Five members of the Quartermaster corps occupy rooms at the Y M C A building for the duration of their stay in the city. The party includes Sgts Edward W Schlechter Ethan Vien Gearhart Fred Forgay and Dan J Reese and Pvt Earl J Hers. The YMCA has opened its door to all service members incivil clothing, drawing many to use the privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster's Corps
Sernts
Edward W. Schlechter
Ethan Vien Gearhart
Fred Forgay
Dan J. Reese
Earl J. Hers
Plaoe
Dr Dixon warns of July 4th dangers and tetanus aid
State Health Commissioner Dr Samuel G Dixon urged restraint on fireworks and firearms to reduce Fourth of July injuries and announced statewide free tetanus antitoxin distribution. He advised rapid wound care and provided a list of local antitoxin distributors across Pennsylvania including Gettysburg Altoona Harrisburg Lock Haven and Pottsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G. Dixon
Health Department
Pennsylvania
Dixon
Adams
C. William Beales
Gettysburg
Berks
William H. Raser
Ending
Blair
W. H
Mahanovey
York
Heiges & Hildebrand
Fork
Jovian League Aids Soldiers Families at Harrisburg Dinner
The Jovian League of Harrisburg a group of city electrical workers voted to join the effort for caring for soldiers families during enlistment at a dinner meeting held at Mengers Suburban Inn near Camp Hill Twenty two members attended and the resolution passed unanimously President John S Musser said the group wants to contribute to patriotic relief for those supporting the front during wartime
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Jovian League of
Harrisburg
Menger
Camp Hill
Day Nursery Opens Under Volunteers of America
Captain and Mrs F V Derven take over the Volunteers of America home at 1631 North Sixth street to open an Emergency Home for Women and Children and a Free Day Nursery on July 5. The facility will be free to the poor with other relief work from the same address and visitors are welcome. Gospel meetings continue at 1001 North Third street under the VOA leadership of General and Mrs Ballington Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. V. Derven
Becker
Volunteers of America, Incorporated
North Sixth Street
Old Place
North Third Street
F.V. Derven
The
Volunteers of America
Ballington Booth
Chess and Checker Team Organized at Y.M.C.A.
Harrisburg Y M C A forms a chess and checker team with weekly Tuesday meetings. First gathering set for Tuesday July 10. Founding members include Eugene R. Wiseman F C Curley James W Mumma Ralph Gingrich R E Griswald Rev B E Prugh F R Amthor Allen P Wagner and W Carl Kaufman. All association members invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Y. M
National plan to mobilize farm labor across the United States
The government outlines a nationwide farm labor mobilization plan led by the Agriculture and Labor Departments. Local community men coordinate with county and state officials to balance labor needs, drawing on retired farmers, urban labor, students, and volunteers to support harvests and rural tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Labor
National Defense
Department of Agriculture
Department of Labor
Dictator Chang Heun Emerges in China bid to form government
Dispatches from Pekin report General Chang Heun named dictator of China with President Li Yuan Hung as figurehead. Insurgents plan a convention at Tien Tsin to create a provisional government led by the dictator who may serve as president and premier. It is believed he seeks an agreement from former Manchu rulers to restore the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chang Heun
China
Pekin
Li Yuan Hung
Tien Tsin
Chang
Christley Trial Focuses On Defense Doctor Testimony
In the John O. Christley murder case the defense emphasizes Dr. George E. Bill testimony on Christley mental state. Bill described an January exam, noting mistrust of his wife since marriage and head measurements, actions, and jealous behavior. Cross examination was anticipated later.
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John O. Christley
George E. Bill
North Third Street
Christley
Bill
Stroup
Testimony Tells of Suspected Actions Before Wife's Death
Relatives of Christley called to recount his quiet behavior before the murder of his wife as jurors watched his responses in court. The case against Rachael Bell on pandering ended, and the Miller trial for involuntary manslaughter may begin later in the day. In New Cumberland baptism by immersion was announced for Sunday at Trinity United Brethren Church with services at 6 30 am and clergy assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christley
Murer
Edward
Evelyn
Henry
Rachael Bell
Harry Miller
Hummelstown
New Cumberland
Trinity United Brethren Church
A. R. Ayres
J. R. Hutchison
Ded Wheat Biscuit Tops Breakfast Tables Nationwide
Shread Ded Wheat Biscuit is promoted as a ready to eat nutritious cereal offering maximum nourishment at low cost and easy digestion. The ad claims it suits busy households, easing heavy winter meals, and suggests serving with milk or fruit at breakfast lunch or dinner. Made at Niagara Falls New York and distributed at local stores.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
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Y. M. C. A. Headquarters
Aubry Sisters
Bowman & Co
Kitsmillers’s Pharmacy
Dives
Pomroy Stew
Dept
Aubry Sisters, Inc
East 25Th
Jovian League
Army
Navy
United States
Uncle Sam
Army and Navy
Public Ledger
States
Washington, D. C
Organization of Farm Labor
Ed States
Southwest
Cha Ang S Hsun
Patie
Kaufman
Miller
Palm Beach
Madras
Chambray
Norfol Yles
Styles
FC Boys
St of Retty
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