Lexington area social notes from local families
A long list of visitors and weekend guests includes Mrs Willis Shaar Rothsville and Harry Shaer Philadelphia with Norman Kline hosting. Families from Lititz Ephrata Manheim and other nearby towns share Sunday gatherings.
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Willis Shaar
Rothsville
Harry Shaer
Philadelphia
Norman Kline
Wm. Long
Chilon
Kenneth
Herbert
Buddy
Ina Fay
Jerre Carpenter
Illway
Morris Carpenter
Kermit Singer
Arry Bear
Lititz
Norman Eline
Tidren
Lorraine
Norman, Jr
Dorby
Jane
E Latter
Willis Shaar Rothsville
Harvey Markley
Near Mahler’s Church
John Hilton
John Gerhart
Lizzie Gerhart
Gene
Kleinfeltersville
Elam Stark
Wilson Spangler
Harold and
Ray
Harry Steffy
Near Erb’s Church
John Mishler
Waldeck
Sadie Brown
Phares Keller
Paul
Isaac Keller
May and Peter End Story at Mission Shelter
In a dramatic finale Peter defeats Ramsay’s mob at the mission where May, wounded yet devoted, protects him. They plan a new life funding a home for the homeless and walk toward the building site as a tearful May finds happiness with Peter. The tale closes on their hopeful, intimate vow.
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Peter
Ramsay
May
Shamsay
Keeping Well Watch Your Weight Omen
In Newcastle, Pennsylvania the city operates penny in the slot weighing machines. The report shows women only machines are used nearly four times as often as men’s, signaling a weight awareness but still a long road to healthier living. Overweight is common in middle age and signals potential serious conditions later. To reduce weight need less food and more work, plus reduce sugar fat and increase fruit vegetables and exercise. The guidance urges using weight readings to act, not simply acknowledge them.
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Newcastle
Death by own action as 57 year old woman dies
Mrs Manassas Long 57 chose a national holiday for suicide. A son found her hanging by a cord to a bedpost in her room. she left a husband and seven children. Also in the region a Navy balloon landed near Nazareth and was moved to Lakehurst. Water shortage concerns surfaced in Hanover and McSherrystown. A Lebanon County speed racing issue led to a $25 fine. In Reading a 63 year old confectioner Benjamin Gates was shot by Roberta Pedrick after a dispute over property.
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Lititz
Ringgold Band
Reading
Sun Hill
Eam Sheley
Manheim
Myr
Abram Metzler
Lexington
Samuel BR. Keller
Grace
Samuel W. Elser
J. W. Gerhart
Rufus F. Heisey
Columbia
H. Arlington Gerhart
McK. Elser’ Gerhart
Hamburg
Trui
Manassas Long
Easton
United States Navy
Lakehurst
N. J
Dryland Church
Nazareth
Samuel M. Bailey
Jesse L. Kenworthy
Daniel Harrigan
Herbert Westcott
Benjamin Gates
Green Hills
Morgantown
Roberta Pedrick
Green Hills Lake Colony
Harry Hilzinger
Oliver M. Wolff
Colleen: Irish Origin Meaning Girl in Use as Name
The term Colleen derives from Irish language meaning girl or servant. It is commonly used as a female given name and is pronounced kol een with the emphasis on the first syllable.
First United States Bakers Strike of 1741 in New York
The first strike in the United States occurred in New York City in 1741 when several journeymen bakers joined and refused to bake until wages rose.
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United States
New York City
Plymouth Introduces New Features For Cars
Local Plymouth and DeSoto dealer J F Longenecker announces a new Plymouth with Floating Power and Free-Wheeling. The design aims to reduce engine vibration by rubber mounting and natural-axis rocking, plus a dash-button control for four forward speeds. Other updates include Double-Drop Frame, Easy-Shift Transmission and greater horsepower.
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Plymouth
J. F. Longenecker
DeSoto
Beginning the Century First centuries and second century defined
The 1901 era marks the start of the Twentieth century. A century begins with its first day and ends with the last day of its hundredth year. The First century spans years 1 to 100 inclusive and the Second from 101 to 200.
New Plymouth car debuts with bold styling and safety
Plymouth introduces a redesigned line featuring double drop frame and full size Safety-Steel body. Models include Roadster 535 dollars, Sport Roadster 595, Sport Phaeton 595, Coupe 565, Coupes with rumble seat 610, Convertible Coupe 645, Sedan 575, 4-door 635. Wire wheels standard, factory delivery and convenient payments offered.
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Plymouth
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FTEMS
Pauline
Clarence Roth
Phares Weidman
Elmira Burkholder
Farmsville
Jace Mease
Levi Hornley
Dorothy
Hallville
Martin Musser
Suiday
Eleanor Keith
Pine Hill
Pauline Carster
Walter Eichelberger
Landisville
Paul Spangler
Lester Wike
Clay Breitigan
Martin Firestone
Roseville
Miss Rineer
Lancaster
Linn Firestone
Addison Meley
Edgar Meiley
Morris Fritz
South Fairview
George Althouse
Hinkletown
Addison Meiley
Newtown
Mabel Shreiner
Dorothy Carper
Walter Bender
Arlene
Henry Hershey
Near Zion
Isaac Stoner
Phares Zartman
Freeman Becker
William Hoover
Weidmansville
Raymond Deem
Anna May
Phares Weit
Brunnerville
Emer Weit
W.B. Maxwell
Messenger
Marion
May Smith
Quad
Kingsley
Paters
May Fingher
Taieyer
Fisher
Wingsley
Hie
Iiars
Joud
Hasticks
Ram
Frederick BR
Healthy
Harrisburg
Hanover and McSherrystown
Theodore B. Appel
William A. Schnader
W. D. B. Ainey
Public Service Commission
Ainey
Lebanon
Jonestown
Schaefferstown
State Highway Patrol
E. G. Kimmel
Pennsylvania Power & Light Company
North Broad Street
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