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Newspaper

Lebanon Semi Weekly News

Location

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1920

Page

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Address by Dr Richards on Then and Now at Lebanon Classis

Rev Dr George W Richards professor of Church History at Lancaster Theological Seminary spoke Wednesday evening on Then and Now during the Lebanon Classis conference at Tabor Reformed Church. He contrasted church conditions from the classis origin with today’s centennial era, noting growth from six clergymen to 48 congregations and 23 ministers. Reports from committees were heard, Elder W F Weiss of Philadelphia praised Home Mission work, and overall progress was highlighted as surpassing prior efforts in the city.

George W. Richards Lancaster Theological Seminary The Lebanon Richards W. FF. Weiss Home Mission Board Philadelphia

Fourth of July Fireworks Set for Finest Display Here

The Chamber of Commerce fireworks sub committee awards International Fire Works Company of Jersey City a contract for a grand display at the Fair grounds. Officials promise an unprecedented, lavish show on Monday July 5 as the national holiday falls on Sunday.

Chamber of Commerce Tair International Fire Works Company Jersey City

Country Club Improvements Accelerated in Lebanon

Laborers and mechanics have been increased at the Lebanon Country Club in North Cornwall township to speed up ground and building preparations. Committees report rapid progress and a casual survey shows substantial work already completed for member use.

Lebanon Country Club North Cornwall Township

Hungarian Peace Commission to Sign Treaty in Paris Tomorrow

A Hungarian peace commission team has arrived in Paris and will sign the peace treaty tomorrow. The report is filed as a special from the United Press Hussria on June 3.

Paris United Preas Hussria Bugerien Peace Commission

Program For Children's Day In Bethel Evang

Bethel Evangelical Sunday school presents a June 6 program with multiple acts. Items include openings, sacred songs, choruses, recitations, duets, soloists, and a closing selection, featuring Rev. J. W. Willauer and a collection for offering.

Bethel Evang Bethel Evangelical Sunday School Jesus Postar Hail the Happy Children's Day School Spearh J. W. Willauer S. S Henadiation

Dedication of the Belle Grove UB Church at Belle Grove

The Dedication of the Belle Grove UB Church is set for June 6 to June 13 with a full program. Sunday events include Sunday school, morning preaching by Rev. H.C. Euck and evening services. daily services feature multiple pastors and song services, culminating in a Sunday school session and sermons by Ethan Bender and others. Everyone is invited.

Belle Grove UB Su My C. Euck D. D C. Enek J. T. Spangler Buck C. R. Longenecker Ethan Bender A. G. Nye Jine G. W. Hers H. L. Yeakel

Miss Euston Weds J A Gingrich In Private Ceremony

John A. Gingrich proprietor of the Gingrich Tire and Vulcanizing shop at 231 North Ninth street married Miss Katherine B. Euston, a niece of Drayman John A. Shiner, on Saturday night last. The ceremony occurred at 9 o clock at the parsonage with Rev. Charles E. Debegott officiating. Only the couple present, news kept secret until today by a happy accident. Gingrich, a prominent local businessman, is a Lebanon High School ’14 graduate and attended Akron fire repair school. The bride, a graduate of Independent Borough High School, holds notable educational honors. They will reside at 301 Guilford Street until fall, when they plan to set up housekeeping.

John A. Gingrich Gingrich Tire North Ninth Street Katherine B. Euston Drayman John A. Shiner Ollock Charles E. [Debegott Seventh Street Lutheran Church Gingrich Lebanon High School Akron Ohio Borough Guilford Street

Grain futures firm after weak opening on CBOT

Chicago June 3 grain futures showed a firm tone after a weak opening on the Chicago Board of Trade. July oats held early gains with prices around 174 1/4, September at 101 4/2, and nearby figures near 94 to 95.

Enesia Chicago Chicago Board O Trade Coyne

Boltz Ordained to Priesthood Inspires Ambitious Lad

The ceremony at St Michael's Cathedral in Toro no Ontavia Canada ordained Henry Aloysius Boltz and several other youths to the priesthood, led by Archbishop Nell McNeil. The Lebanon lad's rise from a news carrier to clerical worker and aspiring reporter shows ambition and perseverance pave success, a lesson for local youth. Continued on Page Two.

St. Michael's Cathedral Torono Ontavia Canada Henry Aloysius Baltz Nell McNeil Lebanon Henry A. Boltz MMWES Rex

Women Suffrage Leaders Advocate Ratification in Hearing

After a two hour hearing on the Susan B Anthony federal amendment, a joint senate and house committee on federal relations voted to report favorably ratification. Most speeches were delivered by women suffrage readers as supporters and opponents spoke.

United Press Baton Rouge Senate House Committees On Federal Relations

Eugene Meyer Improves After Ulcer Operation at U Penn

Eugene Meyer of this city is a patient at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia where he recently underwent an operation for an ulcerated stomach and is reported to be improving nicely. His convalescence is somewhat slow but steady and friends hope for a full recovery.

Eugene Meyer University of Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia

Penrose to Back Sproul for President Support

Senator Penrose is expected to announce support for William Sproul in the 1916 presidential race, reversing earlier speculation that he would back Senator Knox. The Philadelphia dispatch notes the shift in alignment as discussions focus on Sproul’s prospects and Penrose’s influence.

Penrose Sproul United Press Philadelphia William@. Sproul Knox

Brewer Zeh Returns From European Trip

Charles Zeh of 806 North Seventh Street returned home after a two month trip to Europe. He traveled for business and leisure, visiting several cities and meeting with associates during his journey.

Zeh Charles Zeh North Seventh Street

Kidnapper of Ed Labelle Jr Arrested in Buffalo N Y

Special to News by United Press Buffalo NY June 38 Jean Valentine alleged kidnapper of Edward Labelle Jr five year old son of Edward Labelle of Atlantic City was arrested at home The child was not with Valentine at arrest but was later found at 114 Wilkinson Street where Valentine said he had detained him The police rushed to the house and recovered the boy from the suspected kidnapper.

Presay Buffalo N. Yi Jean Vallentine Edward Labelle, Jr Edward Labelle Aillantic’ City Hom Loany Valentine Wilkinson St Valentine Sail

Vermont Delegates To Go To Convention Uninstructed

Vermont's Democratic delegates will head to the national convention uninstructed. The convention record favors girl wines and beer, women’s suffrage, and universal military training.

Vermont Rutland

Johnson to Lead Ballot Amid Senate Race Turmoil

Chicago dispatch notes the political climate on June 3 as observers grapple with strain from recent fluctuations. Senator Hiram Jamison is enthusiastic that his name will top the ballot, while current events inflame opposition to Lowden.

United Precam Chicago Hiram Jamison Lowden

Cumberland street merchant Haak confined with cold

William M. Haak a Cumberland Street merchant is confined to his Ninth Street home near Walnut with a slight cold. He was improved today and the physician hopes to have him out again in a few days. Many friends and patrons wish him a speedy recovery.

William M. Haak Cumberland Street Ninth Street Walnut

Houck Builds Large Garage at Gretna

Attorney John C. Houck, who summers at Mt. Gretna with his family, is erecting a large four bay garage there. It will house his car and up to six others, with a corrugated iron structure described as substantial in construction.

John Houck Gretna John C. Houck Mt. Gretna

National Committee seats delegates as disputes settle

Harold D. Jacobs reports the Republican National Committee finishing 122 cases on contested delegates. Six of fifteen states saw adjustments, with others still pending. Delegates seated tally show Lowden 21, Wood 8, Johnson 2, leaving 982 on the temporary roll and 402 needed for selection.

Harold D. Jacobs United Press Chicago Republican National Committee Oilers Ward Frank QO. Lowden Leonard Wood Hiram Johnson Missouri District of Columbia Mississippi Wood Lucon

Improvements At Leb. Valley Fair Grounds

Visitors at the Lebanon fair note planned improvements approved by directors. They include dressing rooms under the exhibition platform on the south side of the track with running water electricity and conveniences. Vaudevillian performers will use the new rooms and the center ring will be tidier.

Memorial Services by Sons of America in Jackson Theatre

Invitations go to all members in the city for memorial services at the Jackson theatre produced by the Sons of America. The event begins at 2 PM with addresses by Rev W H Hege national chaplain and Rev Charles H K Keim. Soloist Miss Mary Hopple and Morris Light will sing, George Grant presides at the pipe organ.

Sons of Aimorlut Jackson Theatre Sons of America W. HW Hege The Patriotic Order Sons of America Charles HK. Keim Maly Trinity Lutheran Church Mary Hopple Morris Light Will Ging George Grant

Pennsylvania Delegates to Vote for Sproul at Convention

Pennsylvania's 76 delegates to the Chicago Republican convention are instructed to vote for Guilherme William Sproul for the presidency. The indorsement was offered by W. W. Atterbury, a delegate at large, and was unanimously approved despite Sproul's opposition.

Pennsylvania Sproul Unitedross Philadelphia Pennnsylvania Chicago Guysmer William ©. Sproul W. W. Atterbury

New Version of Wood Million Dollar Fund

In Washington on June 3 a Senate committee heard a new version of the million dollar fund for Major General Leonard Wood. The proposal was presented by Charles Jurell, a New York lawyer, as part of ongoing fundraising efforts.

United Pregs Washington Leonard Wood Senate Committee Charles Jurell New York

Odd Fellows Memorial Day Observance Sets June 13

Mohegan and Lebanon Lodges of the Odd Fellows plan a memorial day event on Sunday afternoon June 13 at Mt Lebanon Cemetery. Members are urged to participate with a county turnout hoped for. Thomas J. Kohr John Schaeffer and Harry Frye head a committee to arrange the lodge activities as the procession heads to the cemetery led by a band.

Mt. Lebanon Mohegan and Lebanon Thomas J. Kohr John Schaeffer Harry Frye Mohegan

Retired Army Sergeant Bernard Leaves Local Recruiting Post

Sergeant Jaaiwrence Bernard, long time in the U S Army and head of the local recruiting station for over two years, has retired. He was in Harrisburg on Wednesday when his four year enlistment ended and has accepted a job with a structural firm, planning to begin soon. He made many friends in Lebanon and left a strong record with the Army. Best wishes from his friends.

Jaaiwrence Bernard United States Army Harrisburg Lebanon Toa Cruft

Mrs Clarence Becker Seeks Expert Health Consultation in Philadelphia

Mrs Clarence Becker, wife of a Cumberland Street attorney, travels to Philadelphia with her husband to consult a renowned specialist about her health. The couple visits the metropolis for medical advice and treatment considerations.

Clarence Becker Quaker City Consulting Chirence Becker Cutherland Street Philadelphia Metropolis

Census Bureau Announces 1929 Rhineysburg Population

Washington June 3 census bureau released 1929 population figures for Rhineysburg showing 24 340 residents a gain since 1910 of 2 percent and an increase for Lawrence County Ohio.

Washington Rhineysburg Lawrence County Ohio

Republicans At State Committee Meet in Phila

A Philadelphia gathering drew many local political figures for the State Republican Committee convention. Lieut. Harry Kurtz, elected at the primaries, attended as official representative alongside Avon allies J. Huyer Reiveht and Charles Weiss. Other attendees included former county chair William J. Neff, Captain Chas E. Gebhard, county secretary John A. Bollman, county treasurer Harry G. Walker, and Harvey L. Seltzer of Palmyra, among others. Captain Harry H. Barnhart, a candidate for assembly, also joined the event.

Philadelphia Harry Kurtz J. Huyer Reiiveht Charles 2. Weiss Avon Assembly William J. Nefl Chas E. Gebhard John A. Bollman Harry G. Walker Harvey L. Seltzer Ory Palmyra Chicago Harry H. Barnhart Ijto

Moorhead Sought Damages After Train Incident

A Philadelphia case alleges R L Moorhead caused a wreck by operating a dangerous crossing with a trestle fault. The plaintiff seeks at least 760 dollars for loss and inconvenience. The suit targets the disused crossing affecting Harry Ax tract and sides of the vehicle in the incident.

R. L. Moorhead Philadelphia Reway Company E. D. Sleghgency

No Contagio Report From City Sanitary Officer

City Sanitary Officer reports on seasonal illness trends, noting fevers and colds diminished with fewer severe cases. Quarantine measures remain for mild illness among children, while stray cases show no lingering contagion.

Re Brandt

Unclear text fragment signals Washington talks on commissions

Fragmentary note cites Unite Washington and June, mentions expected appointments and settlements between parties at the White House. Details sparse and names unclear. seeks context on commissions and negotiations involving operators and others.

Cup Defender Race Report From The Coast

Fragmentary notes describe a cup defender race with a coastal start at Reef Lightship. The forecast wind favored a windward and return course while delegates discussed convention terms and whiskey policy amid unclear timing and official oversight.

Hari Will Close Each Saturday Through June and July

The notice indicates that Hari will close every Saturday during June and July, with names including C. G. Campbell and Geo. Krause involved in the announcement. Further specifics are illegible due to the damaged text.

Hari

Also Mentioned on This Page

DR. Richards Weiss U.B. Church Belle Grove Miss Euston J. A. Gingrich Harry A. Boltz Most Reverend McNeil Toronto Daily News Phila. Hospital Erehy Legg Sao Hugh Kerwin Conciliation Bureau U. S. Department of Labor ED. Labelle, JR Buffalo, N. Y Sen. Johnson WM. Haak Leb. Valley Fair Sgt Bernard ARMY Census Bureau State Committee Phila Mapaer White - House Tra C. G. Campbelle GEO. Krause Leban
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