06 Aug 1925
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily News
Location
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
1
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Peart editor quotes biblical passages Genesis 1 24 and 37 noting God created man in His image and rejects human evolution as the path to perfection. He argues creation belongs to divine design and evolution raises separate questions about religion and science.
A long letter weighs religion against evolution, condemning atheism and praising faith. It critiques Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan while arguing for a God grounded in reason, noting the Dayton trial’s impact on Christianity and intellectual liberty.
Talbot W Claimberra faces trial on a charge linked to Mrs Ida May Symington. Court adjourned to October 22 as counsel moved to delay proceedings amid accusations of adultery and perjury. Chambers testified as a witness for the Symington case, denying charges while courts weigh his admissions.
City officials report dam conditions improving after 24 hours with clearer water from Hammer Creek and strong pumping. The washing ban has been lifted with caution, chlorinator to be removed as supply normalizes and cleanliness efforts continue at the dams.
The American fleet left Melbourne amid warm welcomes and high enthusiasm and proceeded toward New Zealand. Sydney also saw similar scenes as the fleet departed. During their stay, 20 marriages occurred with many engagements noted. only a few desertions were reported.
A seven hundred attendance packed the fair grounds on Wednesday night for a Chemical band concert and Legion sponsored dance. People enjoyed the music by Phil Fisher's dance orchestra and filled the pavilion with lively dancing and energy. The event drew Lebanon's youth in strong numbers and likely generated a substantial Legion sum.
County commissioners John H. Light Harry Kucts and Aaron Mays on Wednesday appointed city registrars Paul Zimmerman Democrat to the Third Ward vacancy and Charles H. Smith to the Eighth Ward to fill for Gene Honster who recently became gateskor of that ward.
A 62 year old woman named Mrs Riggs walked into a St Louis drugstore with four dozen homemade whole wheat sandwiches to sell from a basket. The manager doubted the idea but allowed a trial at soda fountains. After hours of pitching, a soda fountain man ordered three dozen for the next day. The venture grew into a million daydream, and ten years later Mrs Riggs owns Cap Sheat Bread Company delivering across forty six states.
Quentin Aug 6 reflects church services at St Pauls Reformed on Aug 9 with a 9 00 Sunday school 12 00 Mission Band 8 30 missionary meeting and 7 00 reapers. Margaret Laura Bender shopped in Lebanon Tuesday. Mt Gretna Camp Miner exhibition by soldiers on Sabbath. Quentin public school lawn festival for St Pauls Sunday school with Lebanon Chemical band. Visitors include A Helm from Mt Aerie and A Kreider from Lebanon. Fontana Grange annual picnic planned Sept 5 near Fontana farm. Chemical band to provide music.
A fragment mentions Ephtitin Pattiey and the Babbut Rexioht firm hosting a gathering on a Tres day evening. Details are unclear but indicate a late attendee list and company involvement.
The report states a successor to Shelby will be named today by Governor Pinchot and the public service commissioner. Philip P. Wells is mentioned as special deputy chairman of the Giant Ovar Board. W. D. B. Alney, chairman of the commission, may be ousted. Cylde L. King could be named as new chairman. Shelby, active in Fayette County politics, is seen as a potential Republican gubernatorial candidate.
Chicago legal page reports Scott Beott former Canaan millionaire faces possible death penalty after lengthy trial. Jury to begin deliberations late this afternoon on whether Beott is sane, with Dr William Krohn and ten alienists testimony weighing in. State contends he is sane. defense argues mental unbalance warrants commitment to a criminal insane hospital.
Basia Dorn aged three was missing from home yesterday afternoon and found in a sewer tunnel by her 18 year old brother Nathan. She had been in the tunnel since yesterday afternoon and was reported in serious condition. The girl sobbed that she had been choked and placed in the sewer.
A summary of a United Press radio listings note five top features from stations across the U S and Canada. Highlights include orchestras from Cannio, San Francisco, and Oakland plus drama The Thirteenth Cabin and performances by the U S Marine Band direct from Washington venues.
Radio listings across stations note orchestras and bands in evening schedules. Acts include Waldorf Astoria ensembles, Vincent Lopez ensemble, Arthur Brook organist, Hazel Marton trio, and multiple regional orchestras with weather, markets, and sports updates interspersed.
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