Interdenominational Bible Conference Opens in Harrisburg
The Interdenominational Bible Conference began in Fahnestock hall Harrisburg on Sunday at 3 30 pm with Rev Dr Lewis Spenny Shafer of Northfield Massachusetts delivering Present Day Truths Shafer is a noted Bible teacher and longtime associate of Dr C L Scofield The event draws a large audience and continues through the fall and winter months.
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Fahnestock ‘Hall
Second
Locust Street
Harrisburg
Lewis Spenny Shafer
Northfield
Mass
C. L. Scofield
Shafer
Public morals clash over vice regulation and education debate
City leaders vow to fight commercialized vice amid opposition to Meals plan and calls for regulation. Dauphin county principals oppose inexperienced rural agriculture teachers while supporting trained instructors. Jonestown reports first snow flurry and borough hall contract awarded. Selinsgrove enjoys booming industry as Palmyra School adds Department of Agriculture with rooms scheduled and entry open to neighboring districts.
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Millersburg
Dauphin
Hoarty
Avary
Dauphin County
W. R. Zimmerman
Lykens
F. E. Shambaugh
Open Season for Jack Gripes and Plovers Begins Soon
The season opens for yellow legs blackbreasted and golden plover until December 16 with a larger season starting October 16. Snipe are plentiful along the Susquehanna. there is no bag limit for local hunters. Hunters must wear licensed day-cloth tags and follow state unit rules. Under federal law no shore birds may be killed from Oct 1, 1913 to Sept 1, 1918 except listed species.
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Suaquehanna
Pennsylvania
Local notes from Palmyra area cover sales and social events
Real estate sale at Josiah Hartz estate ends with Robert Hoover buying 21 acres for 400 dollars. Weddings and church services noted along with farming activity. locals like Bomgardner Urich and Maulfair involved in real estate and farm work. Tax collection by A M Keller mentioned amid farm trade and tenant changes. Election sentiment urges voters to choose trustworthy officials over cheap payoffs.
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Aaron B. Bomgardner
Palmyra
Rudy Behm
Norman Fake
Annville
Josiah
Hartz
Robert Hoover
Hershey Area Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Sand Beach residents share updates as Percy Galebach moved last week with family from Swatara Station to a Hershey home. Mr and Mrs William Shake spear visited M A Bomgardner and family. The Hetricks announce a new son. Milton Gingrich and his East Hanover family visited Levi Basehore. Paul Gingrich of Hershey visited Amos Gingrich. Amos Wagner of Hanoverdale visited the Hetricks and family. John Stahley of Hershey visited his mother. David Basehore and family hosted guests Sunday.
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Percy Galebach
Swatara Station
Hershey
William M. Shakespear
M. A. Bomgardner
Charles Hetrick
Milton Gingrich
East Hanover
Levi Basehore
Paul Gingrich
Amos Gingrich
Amos Wagner
Hanoverdale
Myr
Family
John Stahley
David Basehore
Palmyra Families Visited Over Weekend
Sunday visits included Mr Christian Stoner returning from Lancaster to his parents. Levi Hess and family of Swatara Station visited Clayton Wagner and family Saturday and Sunday. The Sand Beach union Sunday school elected officers for the ensuing year. Miss Bertha Hoover traveled to Harrisburg for a two week visit. Sand Beach remains without a blacksmith.
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Palmyra
Christian
Stoner
Lancaster
Levi Hess
Swatara Station
Clayton Wagner
Sand Beach
Harvest Home Services and Local Gatherings in Town
One Items Harvest Home services were held in the U E Church on Sunday morning by Rev. F B Boyer. The funeral of A H Hetrick was held at this place on Friday. Miss Mabel Ulrich of Palmyra spent the weekend in town. Mrs William Shuey visited her parents on Sunday. Martin Peiffer returned home after spending several days in Philadelphia. A birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Wentling on Saturday evening for their daughter Helen who turned 20. The evening was joyful. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Samuel Wentling, Amos Kreider, Rev F B Boyer, Edward Shell, Ralph Boltz, Emerson Light, Ralph Runkel.
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Harvest
U. E
F. B. Boyer
A. H. Hetrick
Mabel. Ulrich
Palmyra
William Shuey
Martin Peiffer
Philadelphia
Samuel Wentling
Helen
Amos Kreider
Rev
Edward Shell
Ralph Boltz
Emerson Light
Ralph Runkel
Ill Horses in Lancaster County Face High Mortality
Lancaster County reports many sick work horses amid hot weather and musty oats from wet harvest. Experts cite feed from second crop and poor sanitation as factors. Farmers warned to keep barns clean to prevent further animal losses and potential disease.
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Lancaster County
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