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Lebanon Semi Weekly News

Location

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1920

Page

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Gleim Reelected Treasurer at Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Meet

Frank H B Gleim of the Lemberger Company Lebano druggists was re elected treasurer of the Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association during the 33rd annual convention at Harrisburg on Thursday. Attendees returned home after a big, instructive gathering. Next year the convention will be in Philadelphia. The session approved introducing a bill to establish a State Pharmaceutical Experiment Station to conduct research and distribute reliable drug information. A motion was adopted to form a committee linking druggists with the State Health Commissioner and the State Prohibition director on enforcement matters. The committee will be appointed in a few weeks.

Frank H. B. Gleim Lemberger Company Lebano’ Druggists Wag Pennsylvania Aseo‘station Harburg Philadelphia Phe Copas Phar Macy State ‘Bealth

Bethany Orphans Need Sugar Says Sup t Moore

Rev. W F More, superintendent of Bethany Orphans Home in Wem selsdorf reports sugar shortages worse than wartime as rhubarb pours in. two teachers will not return next term and no primary teacher is available. He notes salary struggles, seeks an assistant matron, and mentions plans to fix the dam for swimming and garden use.

W. F.' More Bethany Orphans’ Home Wemselsdorf Lebanon Bethany Allentown College For Women Antherr Leinbach Cottage Bulmer

Pottstown Men Injured After Auto Crash With Truck

James W. Warren and Elwood Ongacre of Pottstown were injured when their automobile was struck by a truck.

James W. Warren Elwood Ongacre Pottstown

Silk Remnants Package Offered With Guarantees

Wayne Fox of 1321 Wallace Street Philadelphia offers a large silk remnants package described as the largest ever, featuring best silk in bright colors in piece sized portions with satisfaction guaranteed.

Wayne Fox Wallace Street Philadelphia

Welding and brazing services for broken machinery parts

Notice urging readers to use welding and brazing to repair broken parts on machinery and farming implements. Promises guaranteed work or money back to prove quality. Encourages customers to try the service, noting others are satisfied.

Ane

Auto collision at Ninth and Cumberland injures Milford Ulrich

Milford Ulrich of 524 Springab ley figures in a car collision last evening at Ninth and Cumberland streets. His Maxwell touring car, driven by a Sinking Springs resident, struck Ulrich as he turned east on Cumberland after traveling south on Ninth. Both cars were towed to the Kapp garage for repairs.

Milford Ulrich Springabley Ninth Cumberland Maxwell Sinking Springs Kapp

Auditors Hear Isaac Kalbach Estate Case In Court

Auditor Paul G. Adams, Esq. conducted an oral hearing in the Isaac Kalbach estate on Thursday afternoon. The exceptants rested their case as the executors began their defense. Representing Mrs. Irwin Pp. Eastman and another Carlisle daughter were Bassler Boyer and Swarts. Harrisburg attorney Brandt appeared for Levi Kalbach, and B B McCurdy, Esq. spoke for the executors. The estate value is reported near a quarter million dollars.

Paul G. Adams Isaac Kalbach Bassler ‘Boyer, Esq Irwin Pp. Eastman Swarts Carlisle Fox Brandt Harrisburg Levi Kaibach Dauphin Country B. B. McCurdy B. B. McCurdy, Esq

Sugar Heist On Highway Slashes Tice Truck Load

Paul Tice and William Fairburn reported a bold sugar robbery while returning from Philadelphia. Two men rode away with a hundred pound bags, prompting a pursuit as the cargo reached Lebanon with about 200 pounds recovered. state police investigated after motorists witnessed suspicious activity.

Paul Tice Simon Tice Myerstown Tice Chaoe Lebanon

No Mary Went Over the Mountain Folklore

A News report discusses the July 2 Mary folklore about rain, noting it links Mary visiting Elizabeth with a six week pattern of rain or dry spells depending on the night’s weather. The piece critiques reporters who treated the superstition seriously and notes the myth’s questionable basis.

Mary Elizabeth John the Baptist Imountain

Fornwalt Couple Welcome Baby Daughter at Lebanon Sanatorium

Mr and Mrs Ralph Fornwalt of Tamagna formerly of this city announce the birth of a baby daughter at the Lebanon Sanatorium on Sunday afternoon. This is the first child. Mrs Fornwalt was Miss Ama Schock before marriage.

Ralph Fornwalt Tamagna Lebanon Sanatorium Fornwalt Ama Schock

Lebanon Farmers Return From State College Farm Week

A. C. Berger and Lebanon delegation report lectures and demonstrations were highly interesting and valuable. A. B. Shenk of Hershey was named chairman of a key committee to federate county farm bureaus across Pennsylvania. Sixteen counties backed paid memberships, fourteen opposed, twenty-five undecided. The committee will shape details and seek bureau sentiment with an advisory group led by Secretary Rasmussen. Federation action expected at the January Farm Products Show in Harrisburg. Some see county bureau work as a substitute for farm institutes, which may end after another year depending on funds and legislative support.

A. C. Berger Lebanon County Lebanon State College A. B. Shenk Hershey Dauphin County Farm Bureau Lebanon County Farm Bureau Rasmussen Dean Watts McDowell Hibshiuan Weaver Harrisburg State Department of Agriculture Farmers' Institutes

Haymakers to Attend Quakertown Convention July 17

Local Red Men group initiates two Haymakers during Friday session and plans a special car trip to the Quakertown Convention on July 17 leaving at 5 27 pm. Return planned for Sunday with the band and about 45 members expected to accompany.

Quakertown Order of Red Men

Letters Granted In Two Delaware Estates

Deputy Register of Wills Joseph M. Hoke granted letters testamentary on the estates of Monrose Y. Youss to widow Annie Youse of Hebron with $1,200 personal property and $840 realty. Also Sallie Wagner of 1414 Norsk Ninth Street took letters testamentary on her husband William Henry Wagner who died about ten days ago, estate valued at $150 personal property and $1,000 realty. The will was probated before Deputy Register Los M. Hoke.

Joseph M. Hoke Monrose Y. Youss Annie Youse Hebron Sallie Wagner T14 Norsk Ninth Street Willian Henry Wagner Register of Wills Los. M. Hoke

Arrested at Milton Now in Lebanon Jail

Constable Herman Ross of the First Ward arrested Franklin Wolbert at Milton Pa on charges of felonious entry and tar gery during a robbery at the Straub boarding house while in Lebanon on the 21st. James Weston the informant says Wolbert took $30 and other articles. the defendant was committed to jail to await a hearing before Alderman O B Siegrist.

Herman Ross Franklin Wolbert Milton Straub Lobhanen James Wo Weston Wolbert Wison O. B. Siegrist

Annville Shooting Practice at Millard’s Traps Tomorrow

The Annville shooting association will hold a practice shoot at Harry Millerd’s private traps tomorrow at 1 00 P M Members only may shoot for trophies Invitations were extended to invited participants for the practice line shoot.

Annville Will Millard Annville Shooting Association Harry Millerd Pracline

Large Class Initiated By Tall Cedars

Members of the Lebanon Forest of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon held a large meeting in the Sheng building. The year’s largest class was elected to membership including men from Hershey and other out-of-town points. A substantial donation was given to the Fourth of July fund and a sumptuous feed followed. A committee led by Grand Taif Cedar Robert O. Boyer was formed to set a date and place for the annual outing.

Lebanon Forest Lebanon Sheng Hershey Robert O. Boyer

Many brides during closing days of June

Marriage License Clerk Clifford Strauss issued licenses to eleven couples today. Herbert C. Yost and Gertrude A. Kercher. CG Walker Snyder and Edna Mae Ibach. Harry Haas and Helen Sherman. William Shelly and Catherine Buadck. Benjamin A. Gerhart and Ada Hollinger. William H. Uhler and Mabelle Hostetter. Harry J. Kintzer and Sarah A. Kneasel. Miles Copenhaver and Susan Krall. Boyd P. Martin and Margaret Coyle. Roy W. Bucks and Myrl I. Wenrich. Paul M. Kindt and Martha A. Meyer.

Clifford Strauss Herbert C. Yost Miller Lickdale Charles W. Yost That Place Gertrude A. Kercher Daniel Kercher Walker Snyder Cyrus Snyder Newmanstown Edna Mae Ibach Darius Bender Harry Haas Baker Hiram Haas Fredericksburg Helen Sherman Susan Krall Grant P. Krall Lebanon Boyd P. Martin Hummelstreet Harrisburg John H. Martin Siddonsboro Margaret Coyle James Coyle North Twelfth Street Roy W. Bucks Harry P. Bucks Waterstreet Myrl I. Wenrich Hill Street John Wenrich Paul M. Kindt New Street Samuel J. Kindt Martha A. Meyer Samuel P. Meyer

Lichtenthaler enlarges Kaufman’s Auditorium at Gretna

Arthur Lichtenthaler, lessee, is enlarging Kauffman’s auditorium in Gretna. The floor expansion adds nearly 200 square feet of dancing space, with carpenters expected to finish the extension this week. The event drew about 100 Lebanon residents Saturday evening as ideal weather and other attractions attracted crowds, including weekend cottage visitors.

Kauffman Mt. Gretna Arthur Lichtenthaler Lessee

Joined in wedlock Pekaw Stahl Speraw and Esther Stahl

Rudolph Speraw and Miss Esther K Stahl both of Lebanon were married on June 19 1920 at the bride’s home Rev J R MacDonald Swalara Station Pa officiated The Rev H K Kreider Campbell town united Aaron P Kreider of Annville son of Jonas Kreider of Fairland with Miss Katie M Lehman daughter of Aaron G Lehman of Palmyra Rural Route No 3

Pekaw—Stahl Rudolph Speraw Esther K. Stahl Lebanon Rev J. R. MacDonald Swalara Station Kreider Lehman H. K. Kreider Campbelltown Aaron P. Kreider Annville Jonas Kreider Fairland Katie M. Lehman Aaron G. Lehman Palmyra

Uhler and Hostetter Wed in Hebron Home Ceremony

On Saturday at 7 o'clock Rev. Warren C. Hess joined Walter Uhler and Mrs. Mabelle Hostetter in marriage at the groom's parents home, Mr. and Mrs. John Uhler. A tasty supper followed the ceremony.

Atlas Held Up The World Quote In Campaign Talk

The Louisville Courier Journal quotes Senator See saying for the next campaign they do not need a very powerful candidate but want a man who can swing a few states. The remark frames a strategic, statesmanship oriented view of electoral influence.

Do News Abs Bring Results Ask Hark Bros

Lebanon merchants report strange results in ads showing friendly alignments with the News advertising columns. Hank Bros., Cumberland street store owners, received a $52.50 money order from Yuma Arizona with hosiery underwear and other articles and a Lebanon Semi Weekly News sheet verifying the goods. The shipment was sent by the first express, illustrating Lebanon prices compare favorably with big mail order houses.

Lebanon Hank Bros Cumberland Street Yuma Arizona

Health officer Maulfair to attend state county officers convention

Pr H C Maulfair Lebanon County Health Officer under state health department will attend a convention of county health officers of the state in Mt Alto starting Monday and continuing through Friday. The conference will discuss the educational campaign recently started by State Health Commissioner Martin.

Pr. H. C. Maulfair Lebanon County State Department of Health Peta Mt. Alto Martin

Lebanon Valley Castle Elects New Officers

The Lebanon Valley Castle No. 6 A. O. K. of the M. C. held its officer election at the Strand Building Thursday evening. Commander W Otto Shelly presided, with Chaplain John Grimes, Vice Commander Charles Coleman, Marshall Ralph Matterness, Recording Scribe Robert Witters, Financial Scribe Charles W Grimes, Treasurer J Henry Herman, Inside Guard Guerney Moyer, Outside Guard John Bh Bieistine, Trustee John E Bieistine, Representative A N Miller, Alternate James Bobbs, Janitor William C Kiscadden.

Lebanon Valley Castle M. C Strand W. Otto Shelly John Grimes W. Otto Shelley Charles Coleman Ralph Matterness Robert & Witters Charles W. Grimes J. Henry Herman Guerney Moyer John BH. Bieistine John EB. Bieistine A. N. Miller James Bobbs William C. Kiscadden

Light Family Auto Trip From Allentown To Lebanon

Mr and Mrs Mason L Light and daughter Lucy formerly of this city now living in Allentown drove to Lebanon on Sunday to visit relatives and friends. Mr Light works with the F Hersh hardware firm of Allentown. They returned home Sunday evening Lucy Light will stay here with her brother for several days.

Mason L. Light Lucy Allentown Lebanon Light F. Hersh Hardware Firm Lucy Light

Kreider factories feel effects of tie up on railroads

The Kreider shoe factories in this city and Annville report shipping delays due to a railroad tie up hindering eastward shipments to New York and New England centers. Western shipments to Chicago and other stations remain uninterrupted for now, though Rutherford disruption threatens future deliveries.

Kreider Annville New York New England Chicago Rutherford

St John’s Choir to Hold Annual Outing at Valley Glen Park

The choir of St. John’s Reformed Church and Rev and Mrs John L Levan will hold their annual picnic at Valley Glen Park tomorrow. About 22 persons are expected to join, leaving in trucks around 7:40 in the morning.

ST. John's Choir Valley Glen Park St. John's Reformed Church John L. Levan Valley Glen

Baggage Master George Spangler Returns From Visit

George B. Spangler a longtime baggage agent at Lebanon station of the Pennsylvania railroad and wife Mrs Spangler returned home from Columbia Ohio where they visited Mrs Michael Swartz and family They attended a large birthday celebration and met many congenial people The couple enjoyed automobile trips and generous hospitality and hope to entertain their new friends soon.

George B. Spangler Lebanon Station Pennsylvania Railroad

Opening of Hotel Conewago at Gretna Grand Social Event

The Hotel Conewago at Mt. Gretna overlooking the lake opened the season with a grand social event. Nearly 300 guests attended the complimentary dance as electric lights lit the auditorium and hotel. Manager Miss M Emilie Patterson welcomed guests and Asa A Weimer observed without active involvement.

Conewago Gretna Mt. Gretna Lake M. Emilie Patterson Asa A. Weimer Weimar

Telephone Girl Retires at 80 in England

England's oldest telephone operator, Mrs Elizabeth Andrews, retires at 80 after twenty one years on the exchange at her cottage. She recalls the early days with six subscribers, wartime Zeppelin alarms, and a pay around 12s 10d weekly, noting a proposed cut to 10s would have ended her career.

Nina Bancraft United Press Hall England Elizabeth Andrews Andrews National Telephone Company

What Impressed Him in Europe Dukes and Counts

A reminiscence notes a question about the most remarkable thing seen in Europe. The narrator recalls dukes and counts who were not broke and did not wear comic opera costumes, highlighting a contrast between wealth and appearances.

Europe Louisville Courier-Journal

Hynicka Crushes Foes in Party Endorsement

The Cincinnati Post notes Rud K. Hynicka, former Lebanon man, won the biggest political battle of his career by securing the endorsement of the Hamilton County Republican Central and Executive Committees. Charles P. Taft had urged Hynicka to go, and after explanations at the meeting the committee gave a unanimous endorsement. Western papers mislinked Hynicka with Cox and the Democratic nomination.

Cincinnati Post Hynicka Rud. K. Hynicka Lebanon Hamilon County Republican Central Charles P. Taft Harding New York Cincinnati Cox Ohio

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Nora Heagy of Manheim

Mrs Nora Heagy wife of Earle Heagy of Manheim aged 24 died Thursday at her home from a complication of diseases. Survived by husband one daughter Dorothy her mother Mrs Elizabeth Brenner and one brother John Brenner of this city. She had been ill only a short time and her death shocked friends and relatives.

Nora Heagy Earle Heagy Manheim Dorothy Elizabeth Brenner John Brenner

Mrs Malinda Beckley Dies After Illness at 74

Mrs Malinda Beckley of 231 South Ninth street died this morning after a ten week illness from ailments of old age. Aged 74, she was a member of Iona United Brethren church. She leaves two daughters Mrs Frank Horst and Mrs John C Kreider a brother Adam Light and two sisters Miss Kate Light and Mrs Sarah Bolzer.

Malinda Beckley South Ninth Street Iona United Brethren Church Frank Horst John C. Kreider Adam Light Kate Light Sarah Bolzer

Infant Paul Rittle Dies After Pneumonia Illness

Paul Rittle eleven day old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Rittle Reinoehisville died this morning after a period of pneumonia. Besides the parents he is survived by siblings Viola Charles Beatrice Bertha Elvira and several others, with funeral arrangements to be announced.

Paul Henry Rittle Af Reinoehisville Viola Charles Beatrice Bertha Elvira

Mrs Susan Stuck Dies After Long Illness At 5

Mrs Susan Stuck aged five years died last evening at the home of her daughter Mrs Howard Hellar, 345 North Twentieth street, after a long illness. Cause of death was paralysis. She was a member of the United Brethren church and is survived by her daughter and one sister.

Susan Stuck Howard Hellar North Twentieth Street Stuck United Brethren Church

Mrs Clara Kembel Interred At Mt Lebanon Cemetery

The remains of the late Mrs Clara Kembel of 448 North Fourth Street were laid to rest this afternoon at Mt Leba non cemetery. The funeral began at 2 o clock from her sister s residence at the above address. Rev Liebegott preached the sermon with H C Rohbland in charge. Surviving daughters attended as Mrs Kembel had died while visiting in Lebanon.

Clara Kembel North Fourth Street Mt. Lebanon Liebegott H. C. Rohbland Kembel Lebanon

Real Estate Transfer from Witte to Matthew in Newmanstown

A deed filed at the Court House transfers a house and lot in Newmanstown from John H. Witte to Jacob W. Matthew for a consideration of $1,400. The action records the sale and the price as stated in the document.

Court House John H. Witte Jacob W. Matthew Newmanstown

Willow Grove Park Sabbath Visit Noted by Residents

Mrs. Paul R. Kiscadden and Mr. Paul of 1123 Cumberland Street and Miss Edith Wramer of 341 South Ninth Street spent the Sabbath day at Willow Grove Park and visited friends in Philadelphia. Returning home they brought along Mrs. Kiscadden's daughter Vara, who had spent two weeks with relatives in Philadelphia.

Paul R. Kiscadden Paul Cumberland Street Edith Wramer South Ninth Street Willow Grove Park Philadelphia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glen of State Pharmaceutical Association Moore Bensinger & Hughes Spring Alley Hank's Paul G. Adams, Esq Arthur Lichtenthaeler Kaufman Hark Bros DR. Maulfair Gro. Spangler West Him Rkaynicka Hamilton County Mes, Nora Heagy Paul Rittle Mrs. Susan Stuck
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