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Lebanon Semi Weekly News

Location

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1938

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Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses at County Courthouse

Saturday rush for marriage licenses yielded a long list of applicants. Iren G Kurtz of Earstown and Beatrice I Beanett of Schaef-stown, both aged 21 and 18, submitted paired applications with parents named. Other couples include Gordon and Grimm, Bashore and Raber, Schott and Hartnett, Fox and Fok, Gibble and Manbeck, Brighton and Sarley, Berkheimer and Howard, and Meade with Swatara Station. ages range from 18 to 29, with varied addresses and parental details. An additional application by Lester Meade of Swatara Station, aged 22, appeared in the afternoon.

Fon County Marria Iren G. Kurtz of & Érstown Sfrand Ziett Guilford Street Hter Orga Hartnett Lektet L. Fox F Richand R. D Ta Fok Beulah Samuel Sbs Light Lebanon Monroe M. Gibble Rantville R. D Imtr Ts. Morria Gibble Weorothy Im. Manbeck Jonestown R. D Jang’ Mra Thomas E. Mare Eck. Tearle J. Brighton Wid Martha M. Howard Ollege Street Palmyra Laa David M. Hom Iday Lester Meade Tshaugh Swatara Statioc George Balsbaugh Lenesh Upsherman Fralarra Rose M

Mt Gretna News Roundup From June Daybook

Mt Gretna notes report James Ider ill with a cold and recent confinement at home over several days. Mary Narcovitich visits Kristine Pratt on Columbia Avenue. Eugene Otto Jr. sustains a broken finger from a baseball game. Chester Bartlett and his young daughter return from Hummelstown after visiting the former’s aunt Elizabeth Tove.

Catt Gretna James Ider Mary Narcovitich Aneaater Thureday Kristine Pratt Columbia Hugene Otto, Jr Chester Barlett

Community Parties Highlight Local Social Week

The past week featured a surprise birthday for June Huber at her home with gifts and a lively party atmosphere. A St Marys Reformed church festival followed at the social rooms, showcasing a parade of girl performers in national costumes and games, with attendance including many area families and church members.

de Leba Mary Strickiex Louise Anberger Iss Bernetha Strickier Warn, Pa Tak Spice Huber Ali Serx LaVerne Hewe Grace Firentine Edna Horst sMabel Herr Harry Fe Jose Phifie Hartman Ressler June Huber Jeanette Hew John Taayser Jom “Ein Huber Larrs George ES Eitz Irvin Huber John “Layser H. M_ SEuber St. Tmraul's Reformed Church C. A Ee Saaterat Pauline Blecher Stella x Stella X————W Sere Hackvengtose, Mabel Boyer Une Koni Dorothy Farlow Keener Arlene Bross Myrti —— Keener Kathryn Bomberger arrie Mil_ “ey Kathryn Balsbars Evelyn Kral June Horst E Fralich Yolen Behney Katine — Am Albert Eoorelanna Balsbauz Kathryn ‘Hartman Betty Enc Dorothy Yet Lanes Jene Krall Gra Firestine s.John Reinhold Sas Mary Sorie The Reformed Mann

New Town Meeting Noted With Local Attendees

In Newmaston on July 16 a public hall gathering listed attendees including Ray W. Seiglsy, Mrs. Lee Keeney, John S. Allen, Starry, and Ross Spangler. The event was organized by a local library association and discussed community plans and camp activities.

Mansiown Vivania Dutch Blay Em Vogel Sthand Wn Hall P. O Camp Schansto Ray Wseiglsy Lee Eis Keeney Kohms Lady Allen Wyulm Starry Ross Spangler

Kreider Ordered to Pay $3 Weekly in Non Support Case

In South Annville, Paul Kreider appeared with his father in a non support case. His wife’s attorney said Kreider owed twelve dollars weekly for three children and an infant, but arrears stretched seven weeks. Judge Henry ordered $3 weekly support for the wife and infant.

Paul Kreider South Annville Township Joan C. Hanck Kreider Kreitler Henry C.K. Cinerich

Malta Protectors Meet at Water Works

Misa Minerva Gingrich and Mrs Muttlerlogs hosted the Malta Protectors Association of the Dames of Malta Friday at the Water Works. Eighteen attended the session which set August host duties for Harrisburg Protectors and scheduled July 5 gathering at Mrs Minnie Miller’s cottage with refreshments. Scorers included Mrs Jane Ebright high, Mrs Minnie Miller high in Pinochle, and Mrs Nora Albright low in tango.

Misa Minerva Gingrich Mra Damen of Malta Water Works Lebanon Harrisburg Protectors Minnie Miller Miller Enma Nugiese Hosteesey Hogtessea Jane Ebright Jon Lillian Pigmire Mies Nora Albright

Horst Re elected Head of State Alumni

Miles Horst of Palmyra Pa. re elected president of the Penn State Alumni Association with 22 000 members. Edward K Hiberman executive secretary and R H Craig and others were re elected as officers. Alumni board meets July 22 23 to plan next year’s program.

State College Miles Horst Palmyra Pennsylvania State College Penn State Alumni Association Edward K. Hiberman R. H. Craig Harrisburg Julia Brill John L. Romig Kennett Square

Local man placed on probation after larceny plea

Davilla Galgaway 37 pleaded guilty in a local court on Saturday to stealing a $356 wristwatch from Earl Ross of 249 Partridge Street. Judge G V Henry suspended sentence after noting Galgaway had no prior arrests in 25 years. The watch was recovered, resold briefly, then returned to the owner. Galgaway was ordered to pay costs and serve one year on probation.

Davilla Galgaway Guily Earl Ross Partridge Street G. V. Henry Galgeway Herman Angpach Gangaway Anspach

Bunker Hill Resident Remains in Recovery after Truck Incident

Leroy Moonshine, injured by a coal truck in April, returned home Saturday from Good Samaritan hospital Buffering from a fractured skull. He is greeted by employer Warvey Beeshare and many relatives including Mr and Mrs Ralph Helsay and children, Mr and Mrs Irvin Kline, Mrs Teesa Berttheisel and family, and Bean and Pearce families. Paul and Pauline Hustetter, recent Jonestown high school graduates, were noted for their Washington DC and New York City trip last week.

Bunker Hill Leroy Moonshine Apr Good Samaritan Hospital Warvey Beeshare Ralph Helsay Uee Fay Truth Eaue Irvin Kline Teesa Berttheisel Harriel Walter, Jr William James Anna Violet Bean Charles Bean Ierman Pearce Davidsburg Park County Paul Pauline Hustetter Jonestown Washington, D .C New York City

Lebanon County Approves Bridge Painting Plan

County commissioners at the courthouse on Thursday arranged for painting the bridge. Structural work to be completed as part of the project.

Lebanon County

Miss Tarrach Weds Irwin Schaak at St Mark's Church

Dorothy May Tarrach daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Tarrach of 133 South Tenth Street married Irwin Russell Schaak son of Haymond Schaak 825 Scull Street at St Mark's Reformed Church Mifflin Street Mighth and Miflin Streets Saturday afternoon. The service featured palms and cat flowers with Rev Henry J Herber assisted by Rev J Calvin Fisher. The bride wore white silk marquisette with train and veil and carried white roses. Matron of honor was Mrs Ralph Tarrach in blue chiffon. best man Ralph Tarrach. ushers Paul Shelley Lea Peiffer. Reception followed at the bride's home and the couple left for Atlantic City on honeymoon. They will reside at 701 Walnut Street. The bride is a 1932 Lebanon High School graduate and works in Dr Paul Gates dental office. The groom, a Lebanon High School graduate, is a receiving teller at Farmers Trust Co. He has resided with J W Bowman at 209 South Third Street.

St. Mark's Reformed Church Mighth and Miflin Streeta Dorothy May Tarrach Fred Tarrach South Tenth Street Irwin Russell Schank Haymond F. Schaak Scull Street Henry J. Herber J. Calvin Fisher St. Mark's Ierritage Ralph Tarrach Pride Paul Shelley Lea Peiffer Atlantic City Walnut Street Leanon High School Paul Gates Lebanon High School Farmers Trust Company J. W. Bowman South Third Street

James Hicks Jailed in Larceny Case Alias Frank Baker

James Hicks known as Frank Baker appeared in court facing a larceny charge after pleading guilty. District Attorney Brubaker presented a federal record labeling Hicks an habitual criminal with arrests for larceny liquor violations robbery and other offenses in several cities. Judge Henry noted the lengthy record and sentenced Hicks to 18 months to 3 years in the eastern penitentiary and ordered a dollar fine plus court costs.

James Hicks Frank Baker Murning Sunset Market Marl A. Brubaker Federal Bureau of Information Washington,d. C Hicks Baker Harrisburg Detroit Michigan Jackson Muskegon Cleveland Ohio Baltimore Maryland Henry

Miss Mae Holtzman and Paul Helm Wed in Harrisburg Home

Miss Mae 1K Holtzman of Progress and Paul H W Helm of Harrisburg were married Thursday evening by Rev. J M Miller at his residence 262 South Highth Street. The couples are listed as the children of Nathan J Holtzman and Ernest Helm, respectively.

Mae

White is Dow bidder on rural route project

A. A. White Inc. of this city was the official low bidder for constructing 2.66 miles of traffic bound surface 14 feet wide on a rural route in Barr Township Cambria county The corporation bid 21565 30 dollars per the Secretary of Highways Roy Brownmiller

A. A. White Inc Barr Township Cambria County Roy §. Brownmiller

Local court hears case on lottery and insurance charges

Pete Ansinteh of this city and Joseph J. Maguire a Pennsylvania State Insurance Department special investigator appeared to represent defendants. Judge Heary ordered the costs paid and gave Ansinteh three months to settle as the case focused on state lottery prosecutions rather than severe penalties. Guth and Weindal were expected to cooperate with the state in pursuing the two remaining defendants.

Pete Ansinteh Joancourt Joseph J. MaGnire Pennsylvania State Insurance Department Huared McGuire Tasum Hee Tint Pennsylvania Haston la Berne McGailre Avepach J. Warren Guth State Department Hunt Guth Heary Thenee Anspach

Suspended Sentence For Albert Krill In Peanut Machine Theft

Albert Krill a seventeen year old from Millbach was convicted of stealing two peanut vending machines from the Vetter restaurant at Schaeffers town last month. The court suspended sentence and placed him on probation for a year after hearing defense claim of ill health and poverty and noting no prior Pennsylvania record. The boy must pay costs.

Albert Sys Millbach Vetter Schaefferstown Joseph Hill Albert Lewis Hirl Krish Reading Brubaker I. A Krill Pennsylvania Kril Maryland

Pauline Heverling Weds Royce Mader in Home Ceremony

Pauline Heverling, daughter of Mr and Mrs George P Moverlng, married Royce Currhellng Mader, son of Mr and Mrs George L D Mader, at the bride’s home Saturday morning. Rev Niwood Schwonk officiated at Trinity Lutheran. The couple will honeymoon at Niagara Falls and Canada and reside at 997 East Lehman Street. The bride wore a white silk cape style suit and white accessories. the groom wore a white gabardine suit. He is employed at the Mader Furniture Company.

Migs Pauline Man Meyarling George P. Moverlng Millin Street Royce Curhellng Mader George LD Lehman Gheel Iter Niwood Schwonk Trinity Lutheran Church Nigara Falls Canada East Lehman Street Mader Furniture Company

Chorus Wins State Title at Rural Contest

Lebanon County chorus known as Bea con EW Chorus won first place at the sixth annual rural chorus contest at State College. Directors include Prof. EB P. Rutledge of Lebanon Valley College. New Tripoli Chorus took second, Hillcrest Community Chorus third. Next performance June 18 at Ensminger's Park.

Lebanon County Hil Church Cleona State College EB. P. Rutledge Lebanon Valley College Annville Songsters Lebanon New Tripoli Chorus Lehigh County Hillcrest Community Chorus Somerset County

Bridal Shower Honors Arlene Eshelman in Palmyra

Arlene Eshelman of Palmyra, engaged to L Meade Balsbaugh of Hershey, was surprised with a Palmyra shower hosted by her sister Mrs Leroy Miller at her mother Mrs Rose Gingrich’s home. Guests played pinochle and bingo, and a yellow rose corsage was given. High pinochle scorer was Mrs Ammon Greiner, high bingo scorer Mrs Russel Mosler, low pinochle scorer Arsene Fasnacht.

Arlene Eshelman Palmyra L. Meade Balsbaugh Hershey Rose Gingrich South Chestnut Street Leroy Miller Ammon Greiner Russel Mosler Bingo Arsene Fasnacht Victor Tinny Joseph &. Laveck Homer

Illinois inmate James Turner returns to penitentiary

An Illinois man James Turner alias Fred Wilburt was escorted back to the Illinois penitentiary after police charged him with robbing a Front Street Heights home. A welfare department representative said he violated parole and must serve a one to twenty year term as a warden will enforce the sentence.

James Turner Fred Wilburt Front Street Heights Ininolg Penitentiary Iluots Department of Welfare Harry Scouler

Sign Road Petitions Progress in Lebanon Tower City Route

Reports show ongoing signing of petitions to complete the Lebanon to Tower City road from Gold Mine Station in Cold Spring township through Lebanon, Dauphin, and Schuylkill counties. Lebanon county lists 3,000 signers. two from the Schuylkill-Dauphin district in Juykens Valley add 409 names. The Philadelphia and Reading Co. has not objected to the highway’s completion. Further petitions from all three counties remain to be added before presentation to Harrisburg's highways secretary.

Lebanon- Tower City Gold Mine Station Cold Spring Township This County Tower City Schuylkil County Lebanon County Schuylkil-Dauphin Juykens Valley Philadelphia and Reading Coat and Tron Company Lebanon, Dauphin Schuylkill Lebanon Dauphin Secretary of Highways Harrisburg

Esther Etter Weds Leon Levinson in Harrisburg Ceremony

Esther Etter becomes bride of Leon Levinson in a wedding with about 300 guests from Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York at Munsonie Hall. Bride wore white gown with half veil and white roses. Attendant May Razelle Levitz in pink chiffon. Best man Agron Eller and usher Herman Gart. After reception the couple drove to Canada and will live at 630 Camp Street Harrisburg. Bride works in State Revenue Department. groom a Temple University graduate employed at the Harrisburg post office.

Munsonie Hall Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Mlay Razelle Levitz Thie City Miss Levitz Agron State Revenue Department Lebanon Capitol City Levinson Temple University Harrisburg Posts Office

Binner Sentenced for Gasoline Theft in Lebanon County

Charles Binner of this city pleaded guilty to larceny of gasoline. He received three to six months in Lebanon County Jail and a one dollar fine plus costs. Judge C. V. Henry noted a prior court record as Corporal L. G. Adams presented the case details.

Charles Binner Lebanon County C. V. Henry Binner L. G. Adams Pennsylvania Motor Police

Children’s Day Observed at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church

About sixty children presented a program titled All Things right and Beautiful at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Sunday evening under Rev W F Dave. John H Liogd sang two selections including Working Together with his daughter at the piano. Miss Carlin Borgner and Peter Stanilla directed.

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church W. F. Dave Carlin Borgner Peter Stanilla John H. Liogd

Plan Gruber Reunion Announcement

The fourteenth annual Gruber clan reunion was announced for Sunday July 10 at Long's Grove east of Myerstown. Family members are urged to attend the gathering and reconnect with relatives from the area.

Gruber Clan Long's Grove Myerstown

Guard Units Off to Camp In Cheatnut Street Move

Two Lebanon National Guard units begin a two week field training and gun practice tour from Cheatnut Street armory. The 213th Coast Artillery detachment led by Lieut Ralph Bowman travels 426 miles to First Story Virginia, returning via Gettysburg for a celebration. Battery H under Captain Georges Tucker commands 65 men with Lieuts Melching Feather, and city patrols join the units. The city medical detachment heads to Indiantown Gap next month under Major John Bogerl.

Lebanon National Guard Cheatnut Street Firt Story Virginia Gettysburg 213Th Coast Artilley Ralph O. Bowman Georges T. Tucker Philip Melching John Feather Medical Department Indiantown Gap John D. Bogerl

Millcreek Alumni Note Anniversary Observed at Dinner Dance

The thirtieth anniversary of Millcreek township high school alumni in Newmanstown was marked by a dinner-dance at Hershey Park Golf Club. Guests included Edith Peterson and class of 1908 member, with a crimson and white decor theme and musical entertainment led by Donald Witter and Dorothy Witter. The program featured solos, a play excerpt, an accordion solo, a vocal duet, and a girls' trio, followed by roll call and alma mater singing. Officers for the past year were Grace North, Walter Kelm, Mabel Gerhard, and Carson Garrett.

Millcreek Township Newmanstown Hershey Park Edith Peterson Donald Witter Dorothy Witter Misa Grace North Russell Coldren Catherine Gerhard Misa Amsabel Gerhard Harry Ilbach Carson Carrett Wilmer Haldeman Grace North Robert Noll Viola Zimmerman Beatrice Noll Romaine Hacker Mia Sara Steinmetz Neowmanetown Bill Zeswitz Deep Rhythm Orchestra Association Mine Grace North Walter Kelm Mabel Gerhard Carson Garrett

Rochester man jailed on charge of obtaining money under false pretenses

Edward Reilly, 62, of Rochester, New York, was committed to Lebanon county prison after arrest by police for obtaining money under false pretenses. He appeared before Fifth Ward alderman Henry W. Hamilton and faced possible plea at the local courts.

Edward Reilly Rochester N. Y Lebanon County Henry W. Hamilton Fifth Ward Harry Scaler Reilly Ed. Shott Elty Po- Neeman Po- Hee Sealer

Divorce Proceedings Notice in South Annville Case

Upon motion of Attorney Chris Nan R. Gingrich Judge Henry appointed Attorney G H Moyer as commissioner to take depositions in the divorce proceedings of Paul R Kreider a South Annville resident employed as a truck driver for Sprecher Bros against his wife Catherine Kreider. It Pays to Advertise.

Chris- Nan R. Gingrich Henry G. H. Moyer Paul R. Kreider South Annville Sprecher Bros Catherine Kreider

Richland prepares for Glorious Fourth celebration and fire association event

Richland residents head preparations for two upcoming borough events within weeks. A grand Glorious Fourth fireworks show will feature heavy aerial displays by Sorto Brothers of Flemington and a post dark celebration at the carnival grounds. The Lebanon County Fire Association convention arrives June 26 with a large parade and a carnival week, including a $500 prize for best unit. State police will aid traffic control. parade route runs 2.2 miles with sidewalks for spectators.

Richland Sorto Brothers Flemington N. J Lebanon County Fire Association Firemen's Association Lebanon

Double Wedding in Finer Evangelical Parsonage

Mias Joyce Shelley and Walter Rager of 124 North Fourth Street wed in a double ceremony with Miss Violet Engle of 309 New Street and Paul W Feather of 314 New Street. Rev. Georges Riffert officiated. Rager works at Automatic Nut Company and Feather at Cornwall Mines. They will reside in a newly furnished home at 126 North Fourth Street.

Mias Joyce Shelley Walter Rager North Fourth Street Violet Engle New Street Paul W. Feather Georges Riffert Rager Automatic Nut. Company Feather Cornwall Mines Thair

Birth Announced for Hony Snavely’s Family

Hony Snavely of 906 Cumberland Street, appliances dealer, welcomes a baby boy born over the weekend. He has a grown son and daughter from a previous marriage. this is the first child with his second wife. The family is reported happy and healthy. Snavely is active in the Webanon Rotary Club and other local social circles.

H.ony Snavely Cumberland Street Mr. Snavely Mr. Spavely Webanon Reatary Club

Cretng Players Cast Guests at Lebanon Exchange Club

Members of the Cretng Players will be guests of the Exchange Club of Lebanon at the weekly Tuesday meeting at Rutter's Restaurant 635 Cumberland Street.

Cretng Players Exchange Club of Lebanon Rutter'’s Cumberland Street

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