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State News From Pennsylvania Highlights Civil, Legal and War Civic Events
Fire destroyed two barns owned by Zella Swartz in Hazleton. West Lebanon hosts a golden wedding anniversary for Adam and wife with seven children and eight grandchildren. Stevens Colliery in Wilkes-Barre closes. workers reassigned to Exeter mine. Blair County issues licenses to 47 hotels and 3 breweries. 3 hotels denied. Farmer's Week at State College February 24 28 features agricultural talks. A legislator proposes a $5000 auto theft penalty. Philadelphia polices a fake war hero panhandler targeting families of soldiers. Hazleton Red Cross receives 3645.78 from Alvan Markle for levies. Marines honored in Philadelphia after Chateau Thierry landing. Wilkes Barre votes 40000 for returning service members entertainment fund. Disbarred lawyer Harry Brett sentenced to seven months. Johnstown fears Bolshevism amid unemployment. Harrisburg hosts biennial reception for legislators at Penn Harris Hotel. Berks County Democrats split possible in DA race. Multiple bills drawn by P O S A to be introduced. Harrisburg lawmaker Frank A. Smith seeks Dauphin Senate vacancy. Democrats nominate Vernon Fritz. Lancaster tobacco growers form stock firm, nearly 50000 stock sold. Philadelphia hosts deaf clubhouse aiding veterans and deaf employment. Vance C McCormick named to American committee of Supreme Economic Council. Harrisburg ministers oppose Sunday educational entertainments bill. moves to allow after 7 p m moving pictures.