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Newspaper
Lebanon Semi Weekly News
Location
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
4
The board urged capping commencement week to baccalaureate, graduation, alumni reception and banquet, noting rising costs and exertion. Supt Adams reported student attendance and tardiness figures, and a plan to regulate week-long events within two to five years.
Principal Maddy Balsbaugh presided as grades for Lebanon High School graduates were finalized. Honor pupils include Valedictorian Miss Nate Seltzer and Salutatorian Miss Ethel Martin who receive the first and second Weimer prizes for girls. Dana Eckert wins the first boys prize with William Bangser taking the second. Alumni prizes include Nellie Seliger II for first prize and Miss Susan Reinoehl and Dana Kekort for first English prize among others. Recipients plan to attend colleges such as Michigan University, Juniata, Bucknell, and Penn. The Weimer prizes honor top four grades and are funded by Asa Weimer. alumni prizes come from the High School Alumni Association. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J. Leonard Hynson at 11:00 with the theme Open Thou Mine Eyes from Psalm 119.
The article recalls a heroic sacrifice at sea during the Tecumseh disaster. Commander Craven perished in the pilothouse while the pilot escaped, saving the pilot but costing Craven his life as the ship sank after a torpedo exploded near it. One hundred ten of 120 crewmen perished.
A humorous note on window cleaning as a gauge of a housekeeper's character. It mentions a xml quantity gf Water with alethm duft as a preferred medium, a dry clean with Iynla whiting, and various substances sold to keep windows sparkling.
A caller to the Spiketown Ledger complains editorical stance. She criticizes coverage after her nephew's arrest for stealing a hog, claiming the paper ignored the incident. The editor deflects, and the exchange hints at tensions between readers and editorial policy.
A memorial service honored Frederick Stees born September 27 1941 in Maegrove and died April 1 1905 in Philadelphia. Officials from multiple state camps and the National Camp led the ceremony with remarks on his Civil War era service and community work.
A large crowd attended the Memorial for Fred S. Steel at Pinegrove with special trains and bands. Lebanon and nearby towns joined the procession as the Monument of the Ancient Order of America was unveiled, led by Lebanon Valley Commandery and featuring the Haymakers' band and several regional ensembles.
Gallaganee district report notes a large turnout as a memorial parade passes through the city. Principal event featured musical bands from Camp 264 led by Prof. John Leselie, plus 381 and 65 camps with the Haymakers' band, amid animated street scenes and cheering crowds.
Fragmented text indicates a local gathering where state leaders and camp officers were named or elected. The report references Dan Silail, state president roles, and ceremonial duties with general officers involved in a regional organization.
A fragmented report describes arrivals at a Black cave site with figures described as bend ers from Hoth qivees and a journey with the Lahanen Cran toner age Chitly spree edt train on the COMAT Brat Werehed. The text mentions Hod and Ad meena Hvely in a confusing sequence.
The National rally at Polisvda, Jers Mayhent, New York and Virginia honors the Monuments of Camp 49. Presentations by Past State President George W. Channell, and acceptance by the Steel family mark a ceremonial moment in the event.
Sylvester Pelton and fellow pupils achieve notable progress in industrial training at Lehane School. A display features a dry goods store window, a table, a half tree, a marked display and various other crafts. The exhibit runs all week for visitors.
Sherer and the Rauch firm have purchased a parcel of the Rexmont shirt factory. Win. UW. Nagle remains as foreman. The new owners will continue current coutil work and expand manufacturing on their own account. Sherer, a designer with long experience, will handle mechanical and executive details.
A fragment notes Sarah E. Morton of Lebanon school in Indoiestie science heads home to Newton Falls Ohio for summer vacation with her mother Biles Morton. The piece references a Pittsburg residence and a brief stay nearby.
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