Elizabethtown News Highlights Local Happenings
Rev H K Ober spoke on Japan at Waynesboro and addressed Civic Club and local schools. Pine trees planted by W F Keener. Columbia Telephone moves exchange to Chronicle apartment. Births announced for Kraybill and Swenk families. Obituary for Anna W Nissley aged 54. Fire engine demo by Mt Joy Fire Co. Various school and church notes plus real estate moves and college updates.
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H. K. Ober
Elizabethtown College
Church of the Brethren
Waynesboro
Japan
Tokio
W. F. Keener
Columbia Telephone Company
Chronicle
Market Street
Peter R. Kraybill
Williamsport
Bethany Libtle
Jacob Herr
Central Music Store
South Market Street
A. S. Blough
Stern
Lancaster
Howard Fryer
Harrisburg
Gleaners’ Society of the Christ Lutheran ‘Church
Mt. Joy Fire Company
J. H. Bailey
Brown Street
Martin Bailey
General Hospital
William E. Hess
Arthur Sheaffer
Middletown
Joseph Auchenbaugh
Aaron Auchenbaugh
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Anna W. Nissley
Samuel H. Nissley
Elizabethtown
Homer
Hl. E. Bradley
M. E. Bradley
Manheim
J. I. McCorkle
Bachmansville
B. W. Brandt
Anna Myers
Deodate
Paul Bishop
Mt. Joy
Odd Fellowship
College News
J. Waller Thomas
Westminster
Thomas
Lagaro Milnor
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Forward Movement theme marks Bachmansville church service
Community notes detail a Brethren Church Sunday forenoon with Rev. Witmer and Rev. Baker delivering the Forward Movement message. The column covers local visits, sales of chicks, farm work wage at a dollar forty per bushel, obituaries, weddings proposals, and quips from residents in Deodate, Beverly, and Hershey areas.
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Brethren Church
S. Z. Witmer
Beverly
John S. Baker
Deodate
Harry McCurdy
Carrie Goss
Miriam Finkinbinder
Harrisburg
John Goss
William B. Brandt
Marlin
Treva
Irwin Aungst
Mary
Hershey
John F. Booser
Conewago Township
Phares Hein
William
Edwina
Henry Templin
George Greiner
Lewis
William Hamilton
Derry Church
Samuel Shelly
Barbara
Amos Shearer
Fannie
Christian Heistand
Amanda Fisher
Emerich
Winfield Good
Hummelstown
Fishburn’s Church
George
Violet
Elizabeth
Jacob S. Brandt
Martha Shearer
Anna Hoffer
John H. Kulp
Myra
Aaron Coble
John McCorkle
Franklin Myers
William Martin
James Kelley
Samuel Blough
M.S Brandt
Joseph Nissley
J.S. Farrer
Riddle of a Yacht Named She in Nautical Verse
A playful verse describes why a yacht is called She with clues about a waist line spanker breeze performance and taut handling. The riddle notes she fails to win uses a puff to advantage stays tightly strung shows her heels enjoys a blow battles rivals hugs her course and improves when held tight.
Right on the Job Wife Intervenes in Husband’s Lecture
A brief humorous dialogue shows a wife scolding her husband and his attempt to dismiss her guidance. The husband finally explains that her remarks come from being his wife. The exchange highlights marital dynamics with a light tone.
First-time Witness Wears It In Court
In a courtroom exchange a witness confirms she has never worn the item before while being questioned about her appearance in the ongoing suit. The remark underscores unfamiliarity with the garment as she testifies.
Shrewd Culprit in Denver Illegally Registered Charge
A Denver lawyer recalls an arrest where a suspect claimed unlawful registration was a reaction to others trying to outwit the judge. The judge fixed him with a stern eye and charged him with illegal registration. The suspect argued desperation as defense in a town tale.
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Denver
Surprise Applicant Prompts Cautious Hiring for Office Boy
A business man advertised for an office boy and found about fifty applicants in line. He planned to start interviewing when his secretary handed him a card from the final in line reading I am there with the goods. The note urged patience until the person could be verified.
Beach Banter Echoes A Beachside Bet Gone Sour
A beachside exchange shows two locals joking about a plan that starts with excitement and ends with a failed bet, leaving them joking about the sea’s mood and their losses.
Prison Baseball Game At San Quentin Sparks Racial Taunt
At San Quentin California white prisoners and black prisoners played a close baseball game. In the final inning the white team loaded the bases as the black pitcher serving a 39 year sentence showed nerves. A black spectator yelled at the pitcher to take his time saying he had thirty years left.
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San Quentin
California
No, I Know Nothing About Music in Jazz Scene
Exchange shows a character quizzing about music and improvisation in jazz with a playful dialogue. The speaker asserts you cannot enter at the wrong place and emphasizes the brazen ease of jangle of a cow bell as a joke about performance.
Considerate Lady Offers Pie to Tramp in Roadside Exchange
A passerby offers a pie with the promise the tramp must eat it later on the road. The tramp agrees, remarking he understands he won’t die on the premises. The exchange reflects a wary charitable gesture amid hardship.
Surprise Day Bargains in Hosiery and Sandals
A sale advert lists children’s tan elk barefoot sandals with extended soles and hose and stockings including black hose at 2 for 25c. Ivory ware offers 20 percent off, silk hose 79c, hair nets 60c, and items up to 1.39 with savings across surprises.
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Elizabethtown News
Alpha
Memorial Hall
Simon Landis
Gertrude Keller
J. H. Keller
Elizabeth Grosh
John
Speed Demon
Louis
Goodyear
R. M. C. Crochet
Ren
Hershey Department Store
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