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Newspaper

Lebanon Semi Weekly News

Location

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1925

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KrantzFrantz Third Annual Reunion in Pennsylvania

The third annual Krantz reunion will be held August 23, 1925 in Berks County Pennsylvania. The program includes forenoon session with Eld. Harvey W Frantz as moderator and Henry M Frantz as chorister, followed by an afternoon session featuring a welcome address by Eld. Ira D. Gibbel, business readings by Esther Erb and Mrs Mary Francis, short talks, and music. Attendees are urged to bring lunch. organizers include H W Frantz, H F King, Mrs Mary Francis, R F King, and Laura S Frantz.

Ghattch Berka County Ave Harvey Wrantz Myerstown Henry M. Frantz Elizabethtown Glock Jacob Wayer Fredericksburg Ira D. Gibbel Esther Erb Necimanstown H. W. Frantz H- F. King Belstville Mre iMary Francis Lebanon R. F. King Richland Laura

Schuylkill Haven Woman Killed In Auto Crash West of Annville

A Schuylkill Haven woman died after a car crash on a hill west of Annville. Her brother, who was driving beside her, survived with minor injuries while the other passenger suffered a broken limb. Coroner A W Bhultz attributed the death to accidental causes from steering knuckle failure. Smith of Palmyra handled the body, with the vehicle removed by a local garage.

Schuylkill Haven Annville Brukes A. W. Bhultz Hoffman Smith Palmyra Behaylkill Hayes Qoyra

Visitors at Camp Strause Weekly Report

Vague note records weekly visitors at Capp. Streuse Boy Scout Camp in the Valley. The fragment mentions numbers 0 and 69 and a group of 40, but details are unclear.

Camp Strause Valley Leb Pionle Nave

Thirty five visitors call on George Albright Harrisburg home

A party of thirty five relatives and friends from Lebanon visited Mr. and Mrs. George Albright at 433 South Fourth Street Harrisburg on Sunday. They traveled by automobile and enjoyed a grove near the Albright home with ample food and generous hospitality. The hosts welcomed their guests and expressed happiness at the visit before they recently moved from Lebanon.

George Albright South Fourth Street Harrisburg Iiswtors Albrights Mrs. Albright Lebanon

Birth Announced by Isaac Terr and Wife

Mr and Mrs Isaac Terry of 113 Lehman Street announce the birth of a baby girl born Saturday morning in the Good Samaritan hospital. Both mother and babe are reported doing nicely. Friends and neighbors extend felicitations.

Isaac Terry Lehman Street Good Samaritan Hoapital Babe

Eiken Family Relocate from Myerstown to York

G A Eiken and family moved their residence from 323 South College Avenue Myerstown to 349 Springdale Avenue York this morning. During residence in Myerstown Mr Eiken worked at the Phillips Jones shirt factory. Starvey Steckbeck supervised the moving.

G. A. Eiken South College Avenue Myerstown Springdale Avenues York Mr. Eiken Phillips- Jones Starvey Steckbeck

Appeals From Schuylkill County to The Supreme Court

Special to News by United Press. Philadelphia today the following appeals are filed in the Supreme Court. Names include Sarah L Froess administratrix estate Philip J Frocas vs Jacob Froess from Erie Common Pleas. Benjamin F Hehn vs Peter Bath from Schuylkill County Common Pleas. Mrs Gertrude Jones claimant vs Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Tron Company from Schuylkill County Common Pleas.

United Press Philadelphia Supreme Court Sarah L. Froess Philip J. Frocas Jacob Froess Common Pleas Erie County Benjamin F. Hehn Peter Bathas Common Schuylkill County Gertrude Jones Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Tron Company

Scouts Hike to Walter Works Overnight

Twenty seven members of Troop 4 East Lebanon led by Scout Master Joseph Mumma completed an overnight hike to the Walter Works. The group departed Lebanon Saturday night and returned Sunday morning.

East Lebanon Joseph Mumma Walter Works Lebanon

Boy Hero Survives Narrow Crossing with Train

George Englebach 18 rode through lowering Reading railroad gates on Seventh Street and fell onto the train pilot to escape. He clung to the engine and jumped clear. the train was stopped without injury though his bike was wrecked. Friends call it a lucky escape.

George Englebach Sear John Englebach Ernst Wellman Young Englebach Seventh Street Reading Railroad George iFriends of Englebach

Bowman Family Returns From 1485 Mile Auto Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank Bowman, their children Anna Irene and Roy, an uncle William Bowman, returned home after a two week trip to Akron Ohio Detroit Michigan Canada and Niagara Falls They traveled 1486 miles in a 1920 Overland touring car without trouble

Frank Bowman Anna Irene Roy William Bowman Akron Ohio Detroit Michigan Canada Niagra Falls

Deputy Treasurer Issues Hunter Licenses Before Black Bird Season

Deputy County Treasurer Shirk Booshore issued 66 hunting licenses before noon and continued issuing permits until after midnight to accommodate hunters at the season opening. More applications remained Friday and Saturday.

Shirk Booshore

Herbert Strohman Becomes Perse Co. Driver

Herbert Strohman of 315 South Lincoln Street has moved from Welmer Machina Works to drive for Perse Co fire company at 818 Willow Street. He succeeds Donald Lake who left for New Jersey to work on a farm. Friends wish him success.

Herbert Strohman Lincoln Street Welmer ‘Machina Works Parreverance Fire Company Willow Street Donald Lake New Jersey Strohman

First Visit to Native Heath in 15 Years

Mrs. George Hanker and daughter Esther of Terre Haute Ind are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Phillip Arnold 420 North 7th street This is the first visit the Wankers have made to the city their native heath in fifteen years They are greeting old time friends and plan to stay for a while.

George Hanker Esther Terra Haute Ind Phillip Arnold North 7Th Street

Storm Sewers Under Pennsy Railroad Tracks

A crew of Pennsylvania Railroad employees will begin work Monday to lay storm sewers under the tracks on Gannon Street from the Quittapahilla Creek to the Reading railroad. The project supports the city’s paving plans for the street.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Gannon Street Quittapa- Hilla Creek Reading Railroad

Felton Luckenbill Proves He Is A Fisherman

Felton Luckenbill of Bomberger's restaurant North Blehth and Beulletreeta finally proves his fishing skill after a long summer of misses. At 3 a.m. he hooked a 2 pound bass on a Lebanon County site, proudly showing the catch to coworkers and friends.

Felton Luckenbill Felton Iaickenbill Bomberger's North Blehth Beulletreeta Luckenbill Lebanon County

Mrs Printz Visits Sick Mother in New Jersey

Mrs Gertrude Printz of Chatham New Jersey returned home after visiting her mother in Lebanon and 2912 Lehman street. She was accompanied by her husband A C G Printz a fireman with the water department in East Orange New Jersey.

Gertrude Printz Chatham New Jersey Lebanon Lehman Street

Public Forum Policy for Letters to the News

The News reserves the right to edit or reject letters and to withhold unsigned contributions. Letters must be signed with the writer’s address and not exceed fifty words. No personalities or content implying the newspaper's views will be published. The policy does not imply endorsement by the News.

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Evolution-Defended to the Editor of Lebanon Daily News

A reader argues that scientists and ministers can coexist on evolution and cites clergy ignorance of the Bible and science. The letter supports Darwinian evolution and cites Rev Dr William Freas noting many Lutheran ministers accept evolution while condemning hostile clergy.

The Lebanon Daily News Allance Bryan Lebanon Bose Pennsylvania Tennessee Wm. Freas Inner Mission Board United Lutheran Church In America Inet America

Complaint At Police Station Over Neighborhood Children

A local citizen and his wife filed a complaint at the Mayor’s office about mischievous children in their neighborhood. He said children rushed from the curb near Hanover and Mifflin Street, partially blocking his car and nearly causing an accident. The couple alleged insults, hooting, and hissing, and the wife said she was a nervous wreck from ongoing jibes. They were referred to a city alderman.

Hanover and Mifflin Street

Agent Kapp Delivers Latest Dodge Sedans to Buyers

A fully equipped latest model Dodge sedan has been delivered to Daniel Batley of the Bon Ton store. A Dodge sedan was purchased and delivered to Christian Biellam of Apnyilts. Mr. Wolf of Maple Street is now the proud owner of a late model Dodge sedan delivered this morning. All sales were made by the Kapp Automobile Company on South Ninth Street.

Daniel Batley Bon Ton Christian Biellam Apnyilts Mr. Wolf Maple Street Mel Kapp Automobile Company South Ninth Street

Youtz and The Wagner Families On Auto Tour

Mr and Mrs Charles B Youtz travel with Mr and Mrs Chas feet the nih Hide ee Roemoat i 6 aly. 5 FEENEY huramer home Youre motoring thre ome Of Bro slater tines.

Charles B.youtz Chas

Mustered Out Civil War Veteran Cyrus Keller Dies at 82

Cyrus Keller, Civil War veteran and former constable, died Friday at 9 p.m. at his home 924 Chestnut Street after apoplexy at Henry Herman cigar store. A dispatch bearer with Company E, 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry, he was 82 and once a prominent Lebanon brick contractor. Survived by widow Elizabeth, two children Kate Covington and Leander Keller, plus grandchildren and a great grandson. He was active in Tahor Reformed Church and Grand Army of the Republic and charter member of Union Fire Company.

Ciivil Cyrus Keller Chestnut Street Henry Herman Ninth and Chestnut Streets Company E 17Th Pennsylvania Cavalry Lebanon Tahor Reformed Grand Army of the Republic Union Fire Company Elizabeth Kate Covington Leander Keller Evelyn June Keller

Cucumbers Abundant At Weekend Markets Amid Rainy Weather

Weekend city markets overflowed with cucumbers after two weeks of heavy rain, with many large specimens offered from ten cents a dozen to 25 cents a dozen and two for five. Sweet corn, by contrast, was scarce as lack of sun hampered growth. Small ears went for two and a half cents per dozen, while fine ears with good grain reached forty to fifty cents per dozen.

Interesting trip with state swine breeders association

Lebanon county farmers and others who accompanied the Pennsylvania Swine Breeders on their annual motoring tour through the Shenandoah Valley returned home late Friday night. They report a splendid time with the trip being interesting and highly instructive, and the Lebanon county contingent brought home valuable tips for stock raising operations.

Lebanon County Pennsylvania Shanandoah Valley Lebanon

Making Progress on Paving City Streets

City engineers report steady progress on paving projects across multiple districts. Walton Street between Ninth and Gannon and Chapel Street from Willow to Walton are open to traffic, with Frick and Sons as the contractor. Concrete work continues on Partridge Street from Cumberland to Walton ahead of sewer installations and storm sewer preparation on Gannon Street toward the railroad.

Department of City Engineering City Hall Walton Street Ninth Gannon Chapel Street Willow Walton Frick and Sons Partridge Street Cumberland Chastnut Gannon Street Lehman Street Railroad

Frank Hammar Buys Studebaker Car in Trade Deal

Frank P. Hammer of 19 Chestnut Street Friday purchased a new Special Six Studebaker touring car from local dealer Anthony Horney. He traded in his two year old Cadillac touring car. The Studebaker is fully equipped with a Phaston top and Duplex curtains.

Frank P. Hammer Chestnut Street Anthony Horney Studebaker Hammar

Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Clifford Strauss

Marriage licenses issued to William Koehler and Hena Knapp of Fredericksburg, Ellwood Brice of Reading and Florence Welk of Newmanstown, with details of their parents and residences noted by Clerk Clifford Strauss. The list includes Gordon H. Singtich as a signer or related entry.

Clifford Strauss William Koehler Samueal Koehler Lebanon Hena Knapp Elizabeth Knapp Fredericksburg Ellwood C. Brice Thamas Brice Reading Florence &. Welk Harvey EB. Welk Newmanstons Gordon H. Singtich

Low City Water Pressure Persists. Work On Main Under Way

City Hall gauges showed 12 pounds pressure at 10:16 this morning with lower pressure on higher ground. Supervisor Edward H. Schroff and crew worked Sunday to connect a 26 inch main to boost supply for households. A geyser sprang from a valve box when the main was opened, then the leak was repaired. Water from Hammer Creek will be pumped into Dam No. 2 on Tuesday using the old steam pump as the new electric pump nears completion.

City Hall Edward H. Schroff City Water Department Schrott Moon Hammer Creek

Lebanon County Motor Club Sees Road Projects and Aug Picnic planned

The Lebanon County Motor Club met July 31 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 8 30 P M. President Meiser presided while Lloyd Glick reported likely start of Sheri dan Richland and Newmanstown Womelsdorf road work before year end. Woelfly outlined 25 signs to guide motorists to the Boy Scout Camp in Monroe Valley. The club to revise towing rules. committee to report next meeting. A big picnic is planned for August 20 at Caraonia Park with safety and comfort emphasized. Glick joined with civic groups to study routing the Black Bear Trail through Lebanon from Miami to Quebec.

Lebanon County Motor Club Chamber of Commerce Meiser Lloyd Glick Sheridan-Richland Newmanstown-Womelsdorf Woelfly Monroe Valley Messra Giele Craumer Neldig B. F. Frank Caraonia Park Glick Lebanon Miami Florida Shenandoah Valley Quebec Canada

Birthday Party Held In Honor Ada Slike

Mr and Mrs Floyd Slike of 24 Guilford street hosted a birthday party for their daughter Ada Slike. Guests enjoyed games music refreshments and received gifts. Attendees included Kora Sando Mary Yanovich Dorothy Sando Agnes McCullough Lillian Sando Kathleen McCullough Helen Ruhl Jeannette McClatchey Margarits Yutz Eugene Kreiser Edward Brown Robert McCullough Lise Hurst Joseph Kreiser George McCletchey Ber a Slike Paul Slike William Slike and Ada Slike.

Floyd Slike Guilford Street Ada Slike Kora Sando Mary Yanovich Dorothy Sando Agnes McCullough Lillian Sando Kathleen McCullough Helen Ruhl Jeannette McClatchey Margarits Yutz Eugene Kreiser Edward Brown Robert McCullough Lise Hurst Joseph Kreiser George McCletchey Ada Siike Catherine Sike Dorothy Slike Bera Slike Paul Slike William Slike

Disinfect Mouthpiece Prompt Sparks Hygiene Debate

A cryptic note on mouthpiece hygiene questions whether individuals should share items. The fragment raises concerns about disinfection practices amid ongoing emphasis on personal health measures in group settings.

Outing for Lebanon theatre workers at Keller's Grove

Lebanon employes of the Colonial and Capitol theatres and associated writers joined Carr and Schad, Inc. for an annual outing at Keller's Grove near Sinking Spring. Close to a thousand attended with families, there was all day music, sports and a free banquet. A posed group photo and a parade were filmed for Bath Pictures to be shown at Carr and Schad theatres this week.

Lebanon Colonial Capitol Theatres Carr and Sched, Inc Carr and Schad Keller's Grove Sinking Spring Reading Theatres Philadelphia James Clay Schad John Cooke Paul Glaze James P. Clay Samuel Rise John K. R. Schropp Henry R. Nowlen John S. Lealee Fredrout Thomas Werner William Werner Hannah Yespay William Brandt I, Shirk Knight Seaman Helen Monahan Pauline Monahan Andrew Fasnacht Henry Hershberger Bath

Police Field Day Friday Draws Lebanon Fans

Local baseball fans eagerly await Friday August 21 as the Lebanon City Police stage the annual Police Field Day and baseball game to benefit the Police Pension Fund. More than a thousand fans attended last year. Events include ball throwing foot races and base running, with a main event the Kiwanis Club versus the Old-Timers in a baseball clash.

Lebanon Lebanon Kiwanis Club Lions Pop’ Kelchner M. Loser Pop" Boger Ed. Brown Bhoit Johnny Gutekunst Old-Timera Tams Kiwanis

Pretty Baby Girl at Elmer Eberly Home

Mr and Mrs Elmer Eberly announce the birth of a baby girl at their Rural Route residence The infant weighs 942 pounds The mother before marriage was Mes Sheetz daughter of Mr and Mrs Aaron Shaetz Neighbors and friends extend congratulations through the community

Elmer Eberly Home Elmer Eberly iMes Sheetz Aaron Shaetz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vn A Reunion Geo. Albright Family Isaac Terr Eiken Perse Co Pennsy R. R Rexmond Road Agent Kapp Youtz and the Wagner State Swine Breeders Association Frank Hammar Lebanon’ Party Colonial Orchestra Mer N'G. Pariah School Sede Odicate Tarday
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