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Newspaper

Lebanon Semi Weekly News

Location

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1925

Page

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Dedication of New Trinity Lutheran Edifice on Sunday

Trinity Lutherans anticipate the Lord s Day dedication of their Lehman street edifice near Spruce at 10 45 A M The ceremony marks the first church service in the new building and wraps six years of hopes prayers and work led by Pastor Rev Chas Keim The article notes funds of 4700 on hand when he began and continues on Page Seven.

Trinity Lutheran Trinity Lutherans Lehman Street Spruce Chas. &. Keim

Construction Demonstration At Lichtenthaler Theatre

Arthur Lichenthaeler owner and architect George H Boyer staged a roof demonstration on Cumberland street testing the concrete concave span described as one of the largest of its kind in the country. The event drew attention to the new auditorium as officials evaluated its strength amid clear skies.

Arthur Lichenthaeler Cumberland Street Fifth Sixth Streets George H. Boyer Chicago Gomme

Dedication of St John’s Church in Fredericksburg

The renovated St John’s Church Fredericksburg Pennsylvania will be dedicated with services in June 1921. The church is the third building in the history of Lutheran and Reformed congregations in Fredericksburg with earlier structures dating to 1670 and 1827, reflecting a long spiritual legacy.

St. John’s Church Fredericksburg Pennsylvania Frederickaburg Elure

Amundsen and Ellsworth Safe at Spitzbergen

North American Newspaper Alliance via United Press reports Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth have returned safely from a polar flight from King's Bay Spitzbergen. The expedition, in two airplanes, aimed to reach near the pole, observe six hours, and rejoin ships Farm and Hobby, after four weeks.

Roald Amundsen Lincoln Ellsworth Spitzbergen New York Alliance Today United Press King's Bay Roald -Amundsen North Pols King’s Bay Amundsen Pole Mrrs Burton Prestiss Esworth Chicago Columbia University McGill Montreal France Yukon Ait

Pilgrimage Arrangements For Lebanon Historical Society

Arrangements are complete for another pilgrimage by the Lebanon Historical Society and Friends. Last year’s excursion was memorable and this year’s trip is expected to draw even more participants. The schedule calls for leaving Lebanon at 8:89 A M on Wednesday.

The Lebanon

Mrs Smith's Broken Foot Improves at Home

Mrs Smith of Mt Harman near West Lebanon has been confined at home with a broken foot for two weeks but is reported to be improving.

8. R. Smith Mt. Harman Pouth West Lebanon

Hershey Trust Co Buys Bank Building

The Hershey Trust Company purchased its building and the land it sits on from Mien & Hershey, according to the purchase record. The transaction consolidates the bank’s property holdings and marks a notable real estate acquisition by the local financial institution.

Hershey Trust CO Hershey “Trust _ Company Mien & Hershey Company

Lull in Conflict Between Lancaster Fair Assn and Law and Order Soc

A temporary lull exists between the Lancaster Fair Association and the Law and Order Society led by Rev Dr Twombly. The association says it will operate the fair legally, but Twombly demands a definite definition of legal and whether merchandise gambling wheels will be allowed.

Lancaster Fair Asso Law and Order Soc Law and Order Society Fwombly D.D Lancaster Fair Association The Fair Association Twombly

Nuptial Mass at St Marys This Morning

Miss Hilda B Arnold daughter of William J Arnold married Bernard Allwein son of Francis Allwein at St Marys Catholic church North Eighth Street This morning at 830 officiated by Father John McGovern. Continued at Paris Four.

Hilda B. Arnold William J. Arnold Bernard Allwein Francis Allwein Maple Street St. Mary's Catholic Church North Eighth Street John McGovern

Happy silver wedding anniversary at Edward White home

The home of Mr and Mrs Edward White at 371 North Twelfth street hosted a silver wedding anniversary celebration. They were married 26 years ago on a Wednesday by Rev H M Miller. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Kilmeyer and others.

Edward White North Twelfth Street H.M. Miller Paul Kilmeyer

Death Comes Sudden in Schaefferstown Area

Henry Rhoades, 72, longtime Spayn Hotel hostler, collapsed from apoplexy Wednesday in Harvey Bergman’s yard at Schaefferstown near his home. He died before a doctor. he leaves a wife, son Harry of Schaefferstown, sister Mrs Harriet Quikley of Palmyra, brothers John of Milbach and Allen of Myerstown.

Henry Rhoades Spayn's Kleinfeltersyville Harvey Bergman Schaefferstown Rhoades Bergman Place Harry Rhoades Harriet Quikley Palmyra John Rhoades Milbach Allen Rhoades Myerstown

Clock Presented to Hook and Ladder Company Window Display

A handsome chime clock presented to the Hook and Ladder Company of this city is to be displayed this week in Shenk's department store window on Cumberland Street. The gift came from Liberty Fire Company of Reading during the Lebanon county Firemen's Convention parade. Jeweler H. A. Seldel, of Cumberland Street, erected the clock for the Hook.

Hook and Ladder Company Liberty Fire Company Reading Lebanon County Firemen Shenk’s Cumberland Street H. A. Seldel Hookis Boys

Fireworks For The Fourth Have Arrived

Fireworks for Independence Day exhibit arrived by freight on Wednesday and are stored for safekeeping at the fair grounds. R. J. Boyer, fireworks committee chairman, will supervise until manufacturing experts arrive to set them off at the appointed time.

R. J. Boyer

Antiques Sold at the Ulrich Sale Reach Various States

Antiques placed on sale at Randolf Urichs home in West Yorkers town have been shipped to multiple states. Two truckloads were bought and sent to L. J. McGraft in Canaan Connecticut. One truckload was reportedly taken away.

Ulrich Randolf Urich West Yerstown Union L. J. McGraft Canaan Ponnecticutt

Ninety Chair Makers Plead Guilty to Antitrust Case

Federal Judge Adam C. Cliffe fined forty nine chair manufacturers between 2000 and 6000 dollars each for violating the Sherman Antitrust Act. The plea deal follows indictments against the chair industry in Chicago.

United Press Chicago Adam C. Cliffe

Kreider Wedding Party Chosen for June 20

Miss Elizabeth M Kreider daughter of former Congressman Aaron 8 Kreider of Hill Farms Annylilie selects her attendants for the marriage to William Rauch Boger son of Mr and Mrs Harry H Boger Lebanon. Bridesmaids include Miss Nancy Kreider. Ceremony set for Tuesday at the bride's home.

Elizabeth M. Kreider Aaron 8. Kreider Hill Farms Annylilie Hiliam Rauch Boger Harry H. Boger Lebanon Nancy Mreider

Bi County Women Voters Plan Longs Grove Picnic

Lebanon and Berks counties prepare for a bi county conference at Longs Grove Stouchsburg on June 25 26 with delegates from the Lebanon league chaired by Katherine Hoffmann and Mrs C P Fowler of Philadelphia aiding in final arrangements. State speakers include Dr Hi Jen Potter Martha Thomas Herman Schwartz George Vaux and Henrietta Baldey Lyon among others.

Peague- of -Women Voters Lebanon Berks Long's Grove Stouchsburg Low The Lebanon League of Women Voters Katherine Hoffman Clarence Fox BE. A. Weimer Alice Shank 0. Z. Dizzler Hi- Jen Potter Harrisburg Martha Thomas Blate Chester County Herman Schwartz George Vaux Chas. M_ Lea Philadelphia Mise Henrietta Baldey -Lyon Willameport State Board

Dr Brook Seeks Daily News Copy for Pollyanna

Miss Anna Weise of 694 Green Street visited Mahonemann Hospital in Philadelphia on Tuesday for treatment. She told Dr Brook that her physician’s name appeared in the Lebanon paper, prompting him to write to Pollyanna’s parents for a copy of the NEWS. Miss Weise, long crippled for sixteen years, is improving daily.

Anna Weise Greenstreet Mahonemann Hospital Philadelphia Brook Lebanon Pollyanna’ Ing

Geo Schreiber Family to Spend Summer at Water Works

George W. Schreiber a local plumbing contractor of 742 Willow Street and his wife and children left for the Water Works Tuesday evening. They own a cottage at the summer encampment and plan to stay there for the summer months. Mrs Schreiber plans a number of entertainments.

George W. Schreiber Willow Street

Firemen Conclave Parade At Newmanstown Housing Two Hahn Trucks

Arrangements are completed for a big firemen con clave and parade at Newmanstown this Saturday. The Newmanstown Fire Company will house two fine Hahn trucks acquired during the past year. The company has a record probably not surpassed by the volunteer.

Newmanstown

Convention of C. E. Union at Mount Gretna

The East Pennsylvania Conference Christian Endeavor Union holds its annual gathering at Mt Gretna from June 24 to 28. Rev GO G Romig notes a well planned program with expected attractions, including leadership by Bishop A R Cuppinger. Continued on page four.

GO. G. Romig East Pennsylvania Conference Christian Endeavor Union Mt. Gretna A. R. Cuppinger

Firemen's convention parade expenses funded by donations

Generosity from merchants citizens fraternal societies and individuals ensured funds to cover Saturday's firemen's convention parade costs. Treasurer James Fisher will pay authorized bills and any surplus goes to the equipment fund. Audits are planned, and unsold souvenir badges will be given to Boy Scouts and parade participants.

General Committee of C. Hartman James ©. Fisher John Kotler George Shuey Henry D. Strickler Fisher Ira Y. Treist Itte Ways Burdan Bros James KB. Fisher Board of County, Commissioners Police Department

Guiding of Childhood Rendered by East Hanover Lutheran

Zion Lutheran Sunday school East Hanover will observe Children’s Day on Sunday evening June 21. The service titled Guiding of Childhood will be rendered at 7 15 p m after extensive preparations.

Local News Pop ularity Contest Winners Visit NEWS Office

Nell Rabenstine and Nell Rabenstina, winners of the NEWS Popularity Contest, visited the NEWS publishers and staff at eleven this morning. They thanked the staff, expressed excitement for their upcoming time, and noted they were chosen as representatives to replace Anna Lemberger as county vote counts were tallied.

Ruth Light Walnut Street Lebanon Penna Nell Rabenstina West Main Palmyra Eleven O'Cock Wildwood Board of Miss Robensat Anna Lemberger Annville Wildwood Oich Bomberger

Hershey Doctor Attacked in Robbery at Chocolate Ave Hall

Dr H H Hostetter of 20 West Chocolate Ave Hershey was assaulted at his office Tuesday night. A masked thug struck him above the left eye with a blunt weapon, knocking him unconscious. The intruder ransacked the office taking $35 to $50, leaving no clue. Continued on Page Four.

Harshey Dr. H. WH. Hostetter West Chocolate Ave Nus Jack Dr. Hostetter

Senator Robert LaFollette Dies in Washington

United Press reports that Robert Marion LaFollette, 70, long time Wisconsin senator and former Independent presidential candidate known as Fighting Bob, died today at 1:21 PM in Washington after a heart weakness linked to bronchial asthma. He had been bedfast for two weeks during changing weather.

Washington United Press Robert Marion Lafollette Bob United States Wisconssin

Honors For Son Of Rev Heisler At Syracuse University

Rev J and Kath leen Heisler of the First U H Church celebrate son J Roland Heisler class of 1925 at Syracuse University. He specialized in electrical engineering, earned several honors, belongs to Phi Kappa Tau and the Varsity Rowing Crew. He competes at 6 PM June 22 in a national race at Poughkeepsie, NY. A sweater with the letter 8 and an oar emblem will be presented. He plans to spend the summer in Lebanon with family.

J. &. Heisler U.H. Church Kathleen Syracuse University J. Roland Heisler Phi Kappa Tau Poughkeepsie N.Y Lebanon

New Type Locomotive Trial on Cornwall Line

Bald win locomotive works built large class engine number 165 placed in trial service by the Cornwall Railroad company. It was driven to the line under steam from the plant. Purpose of use remains unknown as authorities learn more.

Baldwin Locomotive Works Cornwal Railroad Company Ble

Dr Gruman Heads to Philadelphia to Broadcast Eyecare Talk

Dr Harris Gruman an eye specialist at Eighth and Willowstreak departs this morning for Philadelphia to broadcast on station WLIT Litt Brothers. He will discuss eyesight and efficiency and will be entertained at dinner tonight by Professor Diamond from the Postgraduate School of the YJ.

Harris Gruman Eighth and Willowstreak Philadelphia Wlit Litt Brothers Diamond Post Graduate School of Thes YJ

Prophet Ezra Good Predicts Two More Severe Heat

Prophet Ezra Good predicts two more hot waves in the county with May forecasts of record heat and electric storms. He warns the first week of summer will bring extreme temperatures, followed by a hotter period late June into early July. He says storms will dissipate heat as cooler air arrives.

Ezra Good Mr. Good Thort

Subscriptions Sought for Community Fourth Celebration

A fragmented notice requests subscriptions from chamber merchants and citizens to fund the Fourth of July celebration. Fireworks and entertainment are planned for athlete events and children's activities, with a secured amount between $1200 and $1600.

David Hammond Chamber of Commeres Couy Alpernong

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lichtenthaeler Theatre Stein Gring Pilgrimage OF Historical Soc Mrs. Smith ST. Mary's Paris Four Edw. White Henry Clock Shenk Kreider Long’s Grove Stouchsburg Dr. Brook Copy Daily News Geo. Schreiber Page Saven C. E. Union Mount Gretna WM. L. Gebhard Prothonotary OF ISS Nell Rabenstine H.H. Hostetter Hershey Senator Robt. Lafollette Sund Rev. Heisler Cornwall Dr. Gruman Lit Brothers Es Community Fourth
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