Feast of Roses Observance at Tabor Reformed Church
On Sunday at First Reformed Church in Lebanon a morning service features Rev. Charles B Schaeffer delivering the sermon. A rose will be presented to Miss Ann Elizabeth Shammond, seventh generation, with a concert by the Tehanon Valley College choir and a cantata Hear My Prayer by Mendelssohn during the evening address.
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Ann Elizabeth Hammond
Red Ross
First Reformed Church
Red Rose
Ann Elizabeth Shammond
Charles B Schaeffer
D. N
Phila
Thir Jfearvice
Téhanon Valley College Choir
Lhe Addresa
Mentelssohn
Meadow Bank Grounds Open Saturday June 3
Meadow Bank Playgrounds association and Ladies Auxiliary met in the Maurer Building to plan reopening of the grounds for summer. A large street parade is slated for 1 30 PM, with hundreds of school children and a full program on the grounds.
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Meadow Bank
Meadow Bank Playgrounds Association
Maurer
Acfuel Tintiusinem
Mummers Tag Day Set For July 1
The Mummers Parade Committee postponed Memorial Day plans and decided at Sons of America Hall to hold the event on July 1 after a Wednesday meeting. Further arrangements will be made next week with sub-committees to report, and the project will proceed with renewed vigor.
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A. R
Sons of America Hall
Akre
Lebanon’s Finest in White Gloves On Traffic Duty
Lebanon’s police will wear uniforms citywide. Mayor Spang ordered chiefs to don blue uniforms and traffic officers to wear white gloves to improve traffic signaling. Citizens have complained about the chief’s attire, but the change aims for clearer signals on streets.
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Lebanon
Spang
SAGO
Thip -Morgaig
Weather in June A Century Ago Reported Cold and Frosts
A century ago June was unusually cold with temperatures around 64 degrees. Severe frosts occurred on several mornings and reports mention ice forming. Fruit trees and crops suffered, with various plant life described as damaged by the cold conditions.
Memorial Day Visit by Euland Snyder and Reedy
Euland Snyder manager of International Correspondence Schools in Virginia and Walter Reedy a school representative returned from Washington via Gettysburg to this city for Memorial Day holidays with relatives and friends. The trip was in Snyder’s car. Both are Lebanon Valley College graduates and plan to return to their cities soon.
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Euland, Snyder
International Correspondence Schools
Virginia
Walter Reedy
Washington
D. C
Gettysburg
Snyeler
Lebanon Valley College
William Etchberger Loses Part Of Finger At Work
William Etchberger of Palmyra lost part of the index finger on his right hand while performing his regular duties at the Landis Shoe Factory. The injury was severe and required amputation. Dr. D B Bordner is in charge.
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William Etchberger
Palmyra
Landis
DB. S. Bordner
Sheriff Strupp Sells Boltz Properties in Annville
Sheriff H P Strupp this morning sold two brick homes on Maple Street Annville for 34000 to Attorney Raymond Riegert. The sale was of A L Boltz's property now assigned to G H Moyer esq as assignee. Levi J Gilbert acted as auctioneer.
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H. P. Strupp
Raymond Riegert
Maple Street
Annville
A. L. Boltz
G. H M. Moyer
Levi J. Gilbert
French Prepare to Surrender Hill 304 Near Verdun
Special to News by United Press. Berlin reports French forces near Verdun are repairing to surrender Hill 304, the last fortified post northwest of Verdun. Several French positions atop the summit have been badly battered by German fire, leaving them unable to hold out much longer.
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United Press
Berlin
Verdun
Germany
Spire of St Johns Reformed Church to be Razed
The St John’s Reformed church tower, the city’s tallest at about 171 feet, will be removed due to weakened structure. After a three-score year existence, shrinkage has left the shaft unstable. A contractor and experts deem continued spire support impractical. An adjourned congregational meeting decided to replace the spire with a new tower to fit the church architecture. Interior repairs are underway.
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St. John's Reformed Church
Entre
Dovering
Larry Ballamoyer
Larnat
Ercel
Dolan Guest From Pottsville Visits Family Ties
Mrs J M Dolan of Pottsville arrived Wednesday evening to see her relatives including City Treasurer in Mrs Maurie FF High North Tenth Street. She is accompanied by Miss Roberts a nursing trainee at Ottaville hospital. They plan to depart this morning for Joysville to attend a Pottsville hospital alumni reunion. Dolan trained as a nurse at the Pottsville hospital.
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J. M. Dolan
Pottsville
Parentea
Maurie FF. High
North Tenth Street
Miss Roberts
Ottaville Hospital
Joysville
Pottsville Hospital
Dolan
Perkins Hands Olive Branch to the GOP
H L Fruennici reports Perkins delivered the Progressive olive branch to GOP leaders charging the Progressives will back any candidate who stands for progressive principles, not necessarily Roosevelt. He urged a calm, America-first spirit at the convention, citing January statements.
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United Press
H. L. Fruennici
Chicago
Georga W) Perkins
GOPL
Millig
Roosevelt
Parkins
America
Campmeeting in James C. Cronin's Grove near Myerstown
A Congregation Church in Christ campmeeting will be held in James C. Cronin's grove, two and a half miles north of Myerstown on the road to Mt. Ayr, from Saturday June 3 to Sunday June 11. Rev. J. W. Beckley presides, with Rev. Harry W. Neldig and others assisting. Schedule includes 6 a.m. worship, 8:30 a.m. class, German preaching at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., English preaching at 3 and 7:30 p.m., and revival each evening. boarding stand on grounds. cordial invitation to all.
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Congregation
Church In Christ
James C. Cronin
Myerstown
Mt. Astna
J. W. Beckley
Harry W. Neldig
Engish
Ross Shiffer Appointed Deputy City Treasurer
Ross H. Shiffer, son of Allen B. Shifter, was installed this morning in the City Treasurer's office at City Hall as deputy to Eywin L. Sowers. He succeeds Thomas J. Spangler, who served as deputy throughout the act’s term.
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Ross Shiffer
DEPU
City Treas
Eywin UL Sowers
Athe City Hall
Ross H. Shiffer
Allen
B. Shifter
Baler
North Fifth Street
Sucreedy
T. G. Spangler
Thos, . Spangler
Professor H G Moyer weds Miss Keath in Schaefferstown
Prof H G Moyer, assistant to County Superintendent John W Snake, and Miss Anna Rex Keath, daughter of the late Dr James W Keath, were privately married at seven oclock this morning in Schaefferstown. The couple left for a wedding trip to New York City and Albany before returning to the county office next week.
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Harry, Moyer
Anna Rex Keath
James W. Keath
Schacfferstowh
Kdeath
K. B. Schantz
Lutheran Church
Tafton
Aniselty
Reading
New York City
Albany
Duffalo
Niagara
Moyer
Court House
Schaedkerstown
Ride
Jamsa W Keath
Keath
Asst
Robert C. Moyer
J. W. Snake
Hea
West Chapter Normal Achor
State College
University of Pennsylvania
Italians Evacuate Iasiago Ahead of Austrian Advance
The Italians have evacuated the fortified town of Iasiago ahead of the Austrian advance, according to a Home correspondent despatch to the Times. The report is dated London, June 1, and carried by United Press.
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United Press
London
Jasiago
the Times
Memorial Day for Firemen on the Tapis
Memorial Day for firemen on the tapis may be set next year and honor the Liebonen fire department. Prominent firefighters including Former Chief Hartman ex Chief McAdam and Joseph Brotherling proposed a plan to decorate graves of departed members. A Hook and Ladder truck would transport flowers to the cemetery for gravesite ceremonies. The effort aims to join the soldiers memorials without conflicting with them.
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Freeman
Liebonen Fire Department
Mula
Ti. QO
Hartman
Frank W. McAdam
Joseph Brotherling
Coal Prices Advance Ten Cents A Ton Today
A brief item notes coal prices rose by ten cents per ton this morning. It mentions retail dealers facing canal and other charges levied by operators to recoup past debts. The report uses unclear phrasing but centers on the price increase and related cost adjustments.
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Toay Wlenesses
Waite to Die in Week of July Electric Chair
New York July 12 Arthur Warren Waite, a confessed murderer, was sentenced to die in Sing Sing during the week of July 10. The Grand Rank millionaire, who apologized in court, said he would give his life to make amends and regretted he had little more to offer.
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A.W. Waite
Craecin
Cena
New York
Arthur Warren Waite
Sing Sing
Peek
Utdiw
Hasni
Gen Gavira to Confer With Gen Pershing
Special to News by United Press from El Paso June 1 reports General Gavira Carranza commander in Northern Chihuahua carries Carranza notes on withdrawing American troops. Gavira plans to request Pershing formally for troop withdrawal though Pershing has no instructed stance. Mexican authorities frame move as purely diplomatic amid rumors of Mexican troop movements.
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United Preskp
el Paso
Jung
Avira
Carranza
Chihuahua
Mexico
Two Lovers in Tragic Roadside Firefight
A sensational United Press story from Providence details the deaths of Beatrice Walter, 19, and James O'Hren, 21, after a misty night on a lonely road. O'Brien, who allegedly tried to shield Beatrice, claimed a revolver misfired when deflected at his own neck, but investigators doubt his account. Police plan to charge O'Brien with intent in the deaths as next of kin grieve.
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United Press
Providence
O'Brien
Lotely
Burkle
Bio
Prince Edward of Wa To Wed Princess Jola
Prince Edward of Wales plans marriage to Princess Jolanda oldest daughter of King Victor Winanae of aly. Announcement suggests betrothal imminent as Jolanda and her party were invited to visit the king’s front. In transit to Rome, a deadly train incident involving an Austrian aviator affected Jolanda’s entourage.
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Prince Edward of
Princess Jola
Dina
Prince Edward of Wales
Princeas Jolanda
Victor Winanae
Aly
Taro
Ioriano
Princesa Jolanda
Bratulavions
Princora
Rome
Althek
Jovinda
No Agreement Reached in Mexican Affair
San Antonio June 1 General Frederi k Jonation today made public a statement on the Scott Ghregon conferences at El Paso and parts, declaring no agreement was reached on withdrawing American troops from Mexico. The statement counters claims by Carranza supporters that a withdrawal was agreed.
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San Antonio
Frederik Jo Naton
el Paso
Ures
Mexico
Aly Claing Mide
Teenié His Bean
Villa
Barnes Jr May Hold Key To Situation In Hughes Campaign
Chicago June 1 William Barnes Jr of New York arrives amid a split in the Hughes campaign as anti Roosevelt and Roosevelt camps seek a compromise. Barnes opposed to Roosevelt may hold the key to the developing situation alongside Senator Pepperrose of Pennsylvania expected to draw attention.
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WM. Barnes, JR
Wwnited
Chicago
Frank Tlitehcock
Supreme Court
Hughes
Roosevelt
Seustor Peurosez
Pennsylvania
Suit Filed Against Standard Oil Announced in Washington
Special to News by United Press reports a conference in Washington where President Wilson spoke. The item notes preparations to institute a suit against Standard Oil, detailing the government’s legal move and the context of the administration’s antitrust actions.
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Standard Oil
United Presa
Washington, D. C
Wilson
George W. Perkins Arrives in Chicago for Preconvention
Chicago June 1. Georges W. Perkins chief director of the Bull Mega oil mystery arrives in Chicago to set up headquarters and inaugurate preconvention activities as party leaders prepare for the presidential nominations.
Isador Sobel and Erie ties lean campaign spending report
Special to News from United B Harrisburg reveals June 1 figures showing Rabel of Erie spent 2140.70 in a bid for a national Republican at large post. Contributions include Clark of Washington under 350 for the Washingy Party bid and 468 for Republican nominating efforts, with 400 to J Denny O Neill for campaign purposes. Maurice Wett of Waynesboro spent 117.88 as a Republican alternate delegate at large.
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United
Harrisburg
Rabel
Erie
Gressman
A. ¥. Clark
Washington
Trera
J. Denny O'Neill
Maurice Wett
Waynesboro
Delegat
Troops Not To Withdraw From Mexico Quest
Special to News from Washington reports no withdrawal of troops in the Mexico question. The General within a len operation indicates troops remain engaged rather than exiting, shaping policy and military posture amid ongoing diplomatic discussions.
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Washington, D. C
Jug
Tha
Mexi
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