Noted fliers invited for Lancaster Airport dedication
Wiley Post and Eddie Rickenbacker expected for early May ceremonies near Kissel Hill. George Siedle, airport committee secretary, announced plans in New York. TWA may establish shuttle service to Lancaster, with possible connections at Camden or Pittsburgh. Transcontinental and Western Airways has stopped passenger and mail service at Harrisburg, transferring four staff to other hubs.
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Wiley Post
Eddie Rickenbacker
Lancaster
Kissel Hill
George Siedle
New York City
Transcontinental and Western Airways
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Winnie Mae
TWA
Seidle
Camden
Pittsburgh
Pugh Elected President of Lancaster Classis
East Petersburg minister Rev Walter C Pugh was chosen president of the Lancaster Evangelical Reformed Classis at its 88th annual conference in Marrigburg after a two day session. A memorial service for Rev Christopher Noss, longtime missionary, was held during the meeting with Rev H M Leidy of Manchester in charge. Rev George B Raezer of Brickerville attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Pugh
East Petersburg
Classis of Lancaster Evangelical-Reformed Church
Marrigburg
Christopher Noss
Japan
H. M. Leidy
Manchester
George B. Raezer
Brickerville
Classis
Dinner honors Mrs Roseboro in Denver guests list
Mr and Mrs Norman Brubaker and son Billy of West Orange St attended a dinner at Mr and Mrs Paul G Weinhold in Denver. Also present were Mr and Mrs Roseboro and son Harry Mrs Maggie Mellinger and Miss Annie Mellinger all from Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Brubaker
Billy
West Orange St
Paul G. Weinhold
Denver
Insulating Homes by Ancient Pennsylvanians Revealed
Archaeologist Donald A. Cadzow reports Pennsylvania Indians a thousand years ago used airspace insulation in huts and bark houses. Excavations in Somerset County show two structures with bark coverings, post holes, and a large 30 by 18 foot house featuring a seven foot fireplace and air vents, indicating sophisticated early engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Archaelogical
Pennsylvania Historical Commission
Somerset County
Cadzow
James N. Rule
Public Instruction
Historical Commission
East Petersburg Dinner Honors Shellys After Return
A wedding dinner hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elam W. Hollinger in East Petersburg honored Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Shelly who recently returned from no wedding trip to southern points. A long list of relatives and friends attended including Hollinger and Shelly families, neighbors, and local clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elam W. Hollinger
East Petersburg
Clyde Shelly
Rhoda Erb
Harold Hollinger
Abram Mumma
Harold
Wilmer Charles
Donald
Lloyd Hollinger
Dunkle Purchases Two Farms At Public Auction
Harry E Dunkle of Neffsville buys two farms on the East Petersburg Neffsville road for 6025 dollars. The farms total about 20 acres with houses barns and a tobacco shed. Sale conducted by executrices Nora B Dunkle and Bertha B Fulmer of the Sahm estate Manheim Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Dunkle
Neffsville
E. Petersburg-Neffsville
Nora B. Dunkle
Bertha B. Fulmer
George G. Sahm
Manheim Twp
Peggy Dengate Hosts Valentine Party at Home
Peggy Dengate daughter of Mrs. Mary Dengate of Spruce Street entertained six friends Friday evening at her home. The guests were Rosemary Rice Julia Guiney Carolina Wolfe Mary Ann Christner Helen Dehme and Gladys Enck. Local news awaits on today's RECORD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Dengate
Mary Dengate
Spruce Street
Rosemary Rice
Julia Guiney
Carolina Wolfe
Mary Ann Christner
Helen Dehme
Gladys Enck
Annual Meeting Attended by Shtore Specialty Directors
Benner of town and Wayne E. Brubaker of Akron attended the annual stockholders meeting last Saturday afternoon in the directors room of the Bareville factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denry Benner
Town
Wayne E. Brubaker
Akron
National Shtore Specialty Company
Bareville
Rural Pupils Lead In State Attendance Records
The Department of Public Instruction reports perfect attendance in Pennsylvania with seventeen of every hundred pupils in small town and rural districts not missing a day, versus eleven in city districts. Overall 280,822 students achieved perfect attendance for the year ending last June, about 14 percent of total enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Instruction
Pennsylvania
Weachter Couple Announce Birth of Daughter
Mr and Mrs William Weachter of Elm announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday February 7 at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Weachter
Elm
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The
State Historical Commission
H. L. Kline
Penryn
Hallville
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Sinclair Gas and Oil
Buckle
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