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Lebanon Semi Weekly News

Location

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

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Noted Socialist in Spain Shot Down in Street

Antonio Romano 62 president of the Malaga Provincial Parliament and leading socialist was assassinated in Malaga. Street fighting broke out between socialist and syndicalist factions. Government said rightist movement was crushed in seven provinces. General strike paralyzed Malaga. Premier Casares Quiroga ordered increased precautions and interior offices taken over. Over 11,000 farmers ended a strike in Malaga. Authorities gave few details on the alleged conspiracy.

Madrid Antonio Romano Malaga Spain Romano Socialist Club Santiago Casares Quiroga Francisco Lilopis Zaragoza Navarra Burgos Seville Huesca Casares Ministry of the Interior Saragoza

Annville F F A Holds Father and Son Meeting

The Annville Future Farmers of America chapter hosted a father and son meeting at the Annville School with thirty-one in attendance. W A Martin, Agriculture advisor, spoke on vocational agriculture study and state programs. H C Moyer and R F Longacre discussed county growth of vocational agriculture. Lloyd H Lebo led as program head.

Annville Future Farmers of America W. A. Martin Department of Public Instruction State Department H. C. Moyer R. F. Longacre Lloyd H. Lebo

Sheriff Learns Accident Victim Improving

Sheriff Howard L. Yawn gratefully received a letter from Edw Hufford of Norristown stating his son Edw Jr is recovering from injuries after a baseball chase led to a collision with the sheriff’s car en route to Philadelphia. The boy remains bedbound with dizziness and a bump once thought to be a fractured skull, but shows steady improvement. Clyde Dotter reports theft of a new truck tires and other accessories with police investigating.

Howard L. Yawn Edw. Hufford Norristown Edw., Jr Philadelphia Eastern Penitentiary

Governor Earle vows showdown over taxes with Senate

Harrisburg Pa Today Governor Earle will press a public fight with the Republican Senate next week over its refusal to act on his tax relief program He will address the Senate Monday night in a broadcast remarks he calls necessary to force action He criticizes the Senate for only passing one tax bill the 10 percent liquor levy to raise seven and a half million dollars while rejecting the rest and depriving relief efforts

Harrisburg Earle Senate Rome Democratic House Billy

Retired minister shot by young thief in West Chester

In West Chester Pennsylvania today 69 year old minister Rey Paris B Stauffer was shot in the abdomen with his own rifle by a young thief who warned of a holdup. Stauffer walked a quarter mile for help and remains critically wounded as Chester county authorities hunt the assailant. Stauffer had returned to his cabin at Dorlana last night and said he believed the warning was a joke. He had lived alone since 1928 and previously served churches in Steelab s Minersville and Frackville.

West Chester Py— Rey Paris B. Stauffer Mr. Stauffer

Company E 316th Infantry Reunion Notice

The 316th Infantry Company E will hold its annual reunion on Saturday June 20 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Home on Chestnut Street. A K Eggert is commander George Hostetter is secretary and C I Lessig is treasurer of the group.

316Th Infantry Veterans of Foreign Wars Chestnut Street A. K. Eggert George Hostetter Secertary C. 1. Lessig

Scouters Meet For Evening Roundtable At Campbelltown Cabin

A meeting of coutmasters roundtable is set for tomorrow evening. Scouters will assemble at the local Scout offices at 8 o'clock and travel to the cabin owned by Troop 26 Committeeman A. F Geeseman, south of Campbelltown. The session includes a songfest and a talk by Scoutman Harold.

A. PF Geeseman Campbelltown Harold

Maria Bicksler and Roy Heister Wed in Frede

Rev C R Swartz united Maria Bicksler and Roy Heister in marriage at Annville parsonage on Sunday afternoon. The couple, both of Jonestown Route 1 families, planned to reside with the bride’s parents near Fredericksburg. The bride wore a Brit ish tan gown made by her mother from her own wedding dress. corsage combined gardenias and lilies of the valley. The groom wore a brown suit.

C. R. Swartz Abelle- Stowe United Brethren Church Annville Roy Heister James Heister Jonestown Maria 9 Bicksler Samuel Bickster Fredericksburg

Commencement Exercises Held at Catholic High

The fifth annual Lebanon Catholic High commencement was held in St Marys auditorium on Wednesday night with Most Rev George Leech and Thomas A Logue as speakers. Twenty seven graduates received diplomas including posthumous honors for Amelia Martha Metro. Bishop Leech urged gratitude to parents priests and Sisters of St Joseph as graduates prepare to begin their lives. Logue praised St Marys parish as a bright gem in the Harrisburg diocese and noted graduates will go out into life.

Lebanon Catheligh St. Mary's Auditorium George Lea Leech D. D J. C Harrisburg St. Mary’s Parish Atfords Tomas A. Logue Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Amelia Martha Metro Luke Reilly Leech St. Mary's Parish Sisters of St. Joseph Logue

Annville Farmer Hurt When Mules Runaway

Martin F. Light, 46, of Annville Route 1, was injured Wednesday afternoon when a team of mules bolted a wagon, throwing him to the road. He suffered severe facial lacerations but X rays showed no broken bones at Samaritan Hospital.

Martin FE. Light Annville R. D. 1 Hood Samaritan Hospital

Weather forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania shows showers

A weather note indicates showers in Eastern Pennsylvania tonight with cooler temperatures. Friday should bring fair and calmer conditions after the showers, followed by a more stable and mild trend into the weekend.

Penna

G. O. P. Convention Shapes Its Platform

The Republican convention in Cleveland struggles into late hours to finalize its platform and choose a ticket after Alf Landon’s nomination. Frank Knox of Illinois and Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan are named as likely vice presidential contenders, though Vandenberg has refused and urged Knox. Continued on Page Two.

Cleveland Alf M. Landon Kansas Cal Frank Knox Mllnois Arthur Vandenberg Michigan Vandenberg Knox Sunflower

Cleveland merchants upbeat as convention nears

Cleveland officials estimate the Republican convention will bring 800000 to 1 million dollars into the city. Delegates and visitors are spending 100000 to 165000 dollars daily. Mrs Bertha Ranr, national committeewoman from Chicago, is noted as the butterfly lady with embroidered butterflies on her handkerchiefs and accessories.

Cleveland Bertha Ranr Chicago

Miller Bride Janet M. Miller Weds Prof. Milton J. Stokes

Miss Janet M. Miller daughter of Rev. and Mrs Charles C. Miller of Boiling Springs Pa and Prof Milton J. Stokes head of the business administration department at Lebanon Valley College Annville were married at 4 p m today at the bride s home in Rolling Springs The ceremony was unattended and guests included the bride s immediate family and several professors and their spouses from nearby colleges and universities with continued notice on page two

Janet M. Miller Charles C. Miller Boiling Springs Milton J. Stokes Lebanon Valley College Annville Rolling Springs P. A. W. Wallace GC. R. Gingrich J. H. Michael Victoria College University of Toronto M. L. Nis Bley Hummelstown

No Weekend Court Expected Saturday As Delegates Return

Judge C V Henry, a Republican national convention delegate from Cleveland, could not confirm a time to return home so no announcements were made about the usual weekend domestic relations court. Courthouse chatter suggested there would be no two salon Saturday morning, though a late convention adjournment tonight could move the schedule and bring the jurist home Friday night.

C. V. Henry Cleveland

John Barnhard Home From Merchant Marine Training Ship

John Barnhard, a student on the United States Merchant Marine Training Ship Agnopolis, arrived home on Wednesday for a ten day furlough at his parents Maple Street residence. A ship cruise date change prompted vacation schedule rearrangements and his arrival came without advance notice.

John Barnhard United States Merchant Marine Agnapolis County Commission Ers Levi S. Barnhard Maple Street

Schlosser Attracts Coaching Offers From Elsewhere

Reliable Information reports Cedar high school coach Eddie Schlosser, who has led football basketball and track for eight years, has received several offers to coach elsewhere. His basketball team recently nearly claimed a state title, boosting interest in keeping him. Officials aim to raise the budget to retain him as offers mount and decisions loom.

Eddie Schntosser Cedar Schlosser

Pennsylvania Delegation Focuses on Two Presidential Prospects

Pennsylvania delegates backed Gov. Alf M. Lundon for the Roeputtean nomination while weighing Senator Frederick Steiner of Oregon and Secretary Knox as potential running mates. George W. Moxey of Scranton warned of continued opposition during today’s caucus amid Hoover convention demonstrations.

Cleveland Pennsylvania Alf M. Lundon Roeputtean Steiner Knox Supreme Court George W. Moxey Scranton Herbert Hoover Frederick Steiner Oregon

Grace Hoffman Weds James Hockenberry in Intimate Home Ceremony

Miss Grace S. Hoffman of 602 North Seventh Street married James H. Hockenberry, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Hockenberry of Smethport Potter county, Pa. The single ring ceremony was held at 6 PM Wednesday at the bride’s grandmother Mrs. Sarah A. Hoffman’s home 538 North Ninth Street conducted by Rev. A. D. Knoebel a brother in law. Family members and a few friends attended.

Grace S. Hoffman North Seventh Street Charles W Anna J. Hoffman James H. Hockenberry H. d. Hockenberry Smethport Potter County Sarah A. Hoffman North Ninth Street Rev A. D. Knoebel Marietta Wrrds Louise E. Hoffman

Industry Seeks Site for New Lebanon Plant

Lebanon Chamber of Commerce industrial committee escorted unidentified visitors around the city. They inspected vacant industrial buildings and lots suitable for plants as the out of town industry seeks a new location.

The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce

Car Stolen Here In Millerstown

Police seek help recovering a Chevrolet sedan owned by Cillinson Barners of Millerstown Perry County. The car was reported stolen from 244 Lehman Street this morning, and authorities are alerted to locate it.

Cillinson Barners Millerstown Perry County Lehman Street Polles

New European title for Italian marshal sparks intrigue

Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel created the title Duke of Addis Ababa for Marshal Pietro Badoglio, the commander of Italy's campaign in Ethiopia, marking a bold prestige upgrade amid imperial ambitions.

Rome Europe Duke of Addis Ababa Victor Emmanuel Pietro Badoglio Italy Ethiopia

Hoover Attacks New Deal At Republican Convention

Wildly cheered in Cleveland, former President Hoover assailed the New Deal as a “muddle” and “reckless adventure” while urging a return to limited government. He claimed the front page of newspapers showed the film of starry-eyed supporters and warned of European ideas flavored by wishful thinking. He said the New Deal would produce only social tensions and urged voters to back his vision of liberty.

Cleveland Hoover New Yorks Dea Syntom Tugel Lee Ickes

Memorial Service for Firemen Held by Lebanon County Group

Rev Dr Harry E Miler lain of the Lebanon Count men's Association will chair a memorial service set for 4 o'clock at the Colonial at Ninth and Cumberland Streets. A tribute to departed firemen is planned with a memor address by Mr A S Lehman pastor of Dei. The event accompanies the association's convention coming next week to Newmanstown.

Harry E. Milerlain Lebanon

Rev Fluck Marriage License Sought in Myerstown

Rev J Lewis Fluck of 884 Main Street Myerstown and Horst of 43 West Main Myerstown filed for a marriage license at the Lehigh county courthouse on Wednesday. Fluck is a well known Reformed church member and former instructor at the Myerstown College when it operated there.

J. Lewis Fluck Main Street Myerstown Ang Horst West Main Leha County Wednes Fluck Lt Vielulty

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Annville F. F. A Oes Clyde Dotter Vernon Thompson Richland Center Wis Leveland Helen A. Davis Associated Press Company E V. F W Maria Bicksler Catholic High Thomas A. Logue G. O. P. Convention Landon Tong Col Prof. Stokes Grace Hoffman J. Hockenberry Medy the Duke Enthusiastic Rece
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