Washingtons Birth Bicentennial Celebrations In Two Churches
In Philadelphia two historic churches Old Christ's and Old St. Peter's host services for the 200th birth anniversary of George Washington. Washington worshiped there during his presidency and before and after, with ceremonies scheduled for Sunday February 21. The report also notes community events in Wrightsville Chester Coatesville York and deaths from typhoid in York families.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Old Christ's Protestant Episcopal Church
Second Street
Market
Continental Congress
Old St. Peter’s
Third
Pine Streets
Washington's Birthday Program Set in K G E Hall
The local P O of A announces a Washington's birthday program next Friday evening February 26 in K G E Hall. A committee organizes the event and Rev. M. S. Mumma of Bethlehem will speak. Luncheon will be served to attendees. Dr. A. V. Walter was brought to
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Washington
K. G. E. Hall
M. S. Mumma
Bethlehem
A. V. Walter
Desperate Romance Wrecks Marilyn Parker’s Plans
Marilyn Parker and her mother inspect a town apartment while Rex Parker travels abroad. Marilyn meets suitor Jarveton, but Rex returns with a proposal and Marilyn reveals she is married to him. Tense confrontation ends with Marilyn’s firm refusal and Rex’s abrupt departure.
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Marilyn Parker
Rex Parker
Marilyn
Rex Om
Darilyn
Jarveton
Rex
Europe
Broad
Boyce Cameron
Boyce
Tricks With a Broken Match and Coin Hidden in a Bottle
A vintage coin trick using an ink bottle or small bottle a bent crackled match and a dime or penny. Place the broken match over the bottle with center bent on one side and ends on the other. Rest the coin on the match then spread it apart under the coin so any slight touch topples the coin into the bottle when water is poured onto the broken end causing the match to snap shut and release the coin. Copyright Will Lindhorst.
Local Notes From Lancaster Area Society and Sports
Lancaster area items report hospital updates as patient recovers from appendicitis and a second surgery. Banquet for post office employees and wives at Talmage Inn. Anna Getz visits Monterey with LeRoy Wolf family. New Holland beats West Fall in basketball at Schaum's, score 25 to 16. M C Grebill hospitalized for second operation at Lancaster General. Sunshine Bible Class holds monthly meeting in parish house Friday. Mr and Mrs Stewart Campbell of York visit teacher Annie Bare. Edna and Esther Bowers visit Anna Getz.
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Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster Post Office
A. F. Getz
Anna
Monterey
LeRoy Wolf
New Holland High
West Forl
Schaum’s
Sunshine Bible
Evangelical Sunday School
Stewart Campbell
York
Annie Bare
Edna and
Esther Bowers
Lancaster
Anna Getz
Real'y Great Tt Appears In Odd Local Brief
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a brief item mentioning a person or event with unclear names and place. Readable bits suggest a local appearance or event but full details are unreadable.
Marilyn Parker’s affair tests marriage and climbs toward hope
Marilyn and Rex Parker face strain when Rex returns from Europe broke and Marilyn’s liaison with Boyce Cameron is exposed. Marilyn supports Rex, confronts Peggy, and delays divorce as Boyce pursues a California return, ending with a hopeful reunion as Boyce follows Marilyn on the train.
Have you any objections to me as son-in-law
A young man asks Mr. Cumrox for permission to marry his daughter. Cumrox answers with dry humor that he likes him now but fears he might be spoiled after living under a wife and mother’s management for years. The Washington Star source notes the light, wry exchange.
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Marten
Marilyn Parker
Europe
Mr. Cumrox
Washington Star
Senator Sorghum Seeks Truth Behind Flattery or Blackmail
A quip from a senator prompts a private secretary to arrange a meeting with a man who claims to wish to publish an article about the senator. The exchange raises questions of whether the request is mere flattery or an attempt at extortion.
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Mano
Sorghum
No Sale Prompted by Curious Book Request
A door to door agent offers a book labeled universal knowledge but Mr. Grouch refuses, joking his wife already provides all that information and more. The Cincinnati Enquirer caption notes the exchange as a humorous incident.
Junket meaning described by a student in verse
A pupil who leans on guessing rather than study defines junket with a playful line. I would like to have a junket to ride to school in. I would paint it orange. The brief reflects a light classroom reflection on term interpretation.
No Reason to Worry in Town Car Incident
Fragmentary OCR shows mentions of Jones-Brown and insured sums, plus a wife named Mrs. Ive who stops cautioning him. A strange exchange asks for directions to a vice president, with a policeman guiding to a golf course after following tracks to the town edge and a paved road south.
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Jones—Brown
Not Excused Odd exchanges spark witty bank tale
A fragmented humorous dialogue features a crafty husband and cunning wife trading coins for birth and store ID, a line about cash, and a quip on treating deafness as a cure. A Weekend Guest announces retirement at seventy, while a Sleepy Test taunts ignored hints, and an old chap requests to turn in.
His Guess John and the Bank of Cold Rejections
Mrs. Dumbbell questions how a bank's assets become frozen and a wry reply blames the president's many cold turn-downs. The quote hints at humor over financial strain with a playful character exchange.
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John
Mrs. Dumbbell
See him only in daytime at quiet resort advice
Brief quirky excerpt from The Easiest Way Visitor offering guidance on handling visits from George. A resident responds with a practical daytime meeting rule and a jokey exchange about rain at a quiet resort.
Social dinners and visits around Lexington area families
Dinners at the Ober home featured Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ober host to the Barry family from Lexington and the Machem and Ditzler families with their children. Guests included Elser Gerhart of Licdtz and Dr Ira Zartman family in Allentown. Funeral for Charles Stamm near Ephrata was attended with services at Lincoln Reformed Church.
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Lloyd Ober
Joseph Barry
Marion
Kathryn
Lexington
Paul Machem
Ruth
Naomi
William Ditzler
Elwood
Allentown
Ira Zartman
Elser Gerhart
Licdtz
Elmer B. Bucher
Q. OQ. Leidich
Schafferstown
O. Elser
Ida Pfautz
Veélina Futer
Ephrata
Lily Gerhart
Rufus F. Heisey
Elm
Charles Stamm
Erb’s Corner
Wealand
Lincoln Reformed Church
Lancaster Court Proclamation Issued for March 14
A public proclamation from the Lancaster court announces a week long session beginning Monday March 14 under the authority of the Hon. John M. Groff and Hon. B. C. Atlee. The court, described as a court of salt delivery and general inquiry, will convene at the Guurr House in Lancaster County.
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John M. Groff
B. C. Atlee
Court of Common Press
County of
Lancaster
Jules
Guurr
Pennsylvania
Will Castor Oil Physic the Bladder Card
An advertised bladder cleansing product promises to drive out impurities and acids causing bladder weakness backache and burning. It advertises juniper and buch leaves in a bladder physic with a 25 cent test box and a money back guarantee through N. Moyer a Lititz Pennsylvania druggist.
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N, Moyer
Lititz
Prothonotary's Notice of Accounts for Confirmation Nisi
Prothonotary's Notice states accounts to be presented to the Court for confirmation nisi on Monday February 15 1922. Names include Penn Iron Company Ltd Elizabeth D Steinman Charles S Foltz and James Hale Steinman Liquidating Trustees The Peoples Bank of Maytown Frederick L Tomsher Special Deputy as Agent for William D Gordon Secretary of Banking Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in possession of The Peoples Bank of Maytown Pa Sweigart Harvey P weak-minded Guardian Farmers National Bank of Ephrata Pa
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Evelyn Mastros
Lancaster
Court of Common Pleas
Mike Mastros
Shuman
Nisi
Penn Iron Company, Ltd
Elizabeth D. Steinman
Charles S. Foltz
James Hale Steinman
Peoples Bank of
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