Happenings Across the Garden Spot and Local Echoes
A sweeping note lists residents and events from Elizabethtown to Mountville including John Westafer's forty three years with Friendship Fire Company, David Gibson's fatal burns from a naphtha explosion, Mt. Joy picking as blooms peak, and Mrs. Elizabeth Weaver returning from Red Cross service in Germany. Other items mention alfalfa yields near Strasburg, a large addition to a Quarryville shoe factory, J Joss Miller returning as Colerain High principal, Mount Joy honoring 150 returned soldiers with gold rings, and various local mishaps and curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Westafer
Friendship Fire Company
Elizabethtown
David Gibson
Lancaster
H.W. Tyson
Mt. Joy
Schlosser
Hiizabethtown College
Tititz
Quarryville
79Th
al 6Th Infantry
J. Joss Miller
Colerain
University of Clermont
Mount Joy
H. Tinboden
Imboden
Elizabeth Farm
John Nauman
Fraternal
Mystic Circle
Ephrata
Interesting Spaw Taken From the Keystone Exchanges
Charles Hill of Weissport caught a 17 inch long Wack-bag weighing two pounds in Pacryville Damm. Mrs J Walter of Hudsondale owns a hen hatched March 4, laid its first egg July 18, now hatching. Rev S R Zug of Palmyra, once of Elizabethtown, traveled to New York City recently, nearly a nanogenarian. Joseph Wilt, Canton Ind, visits Allen town after 50 years away. Infantile paralysis reported in Gettysburg and Hamilton township. Mr and Mrs J J Hoffman of Galeton celebrate 60th anniversary with eight children, 21 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren. man is 88, wife 75. Dr Lewis H Aarons arrives in Reading to claim bride Miss Hather Liever after coast to coast travel. Dolly the dog, 32, owned by G B Hull of Sinking Spring, died from paralytic stroke. bought in 1896 used in delivery wagon daily. Three women contend for Scranton school director. Curtis and Jones plan a three story addition to shoe factory at Richland 120 by 40 feet. Richland starts building loan to house workers. James L Rutter resuming real estate business in Lebanon with brother Ira after nervous breakdown. C S Kelchner elected physical director of Lebanon Y M C A. Watch saved life after bullet hole and dent in watch from stray shot during Fort Augusta lawn work. River viewable from workplace. possible shooter across stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hill
Weissport
Canton
Ind
Allentown
Gettysburg
Hamilton Township
Adams County
Mia
J. J. Hoffman
Galeton
Hoffman
Lewis H. Aarons
Oakland
Gal
Reading
Hather Liever
Dolly
G. B. Hull
Sinking Spring
Scranton
Thomas Murphy
Todwin Gearhart
A. E. Cornell
Curtis
James L. Rutter
Lebanon
Ira
New Headlight Law Sets Testing Rules for Lenses
Pennsylvania State Highway Department seeks lens specs and two pairs of nine inch lenses for testing. Manufacturers must submit $50 to cover test expenses. New rules require reflectors on all lights over four candle power and specify glare limits. Reports on test results will be issued by the department. A Detroit Windsor border tale notes a customs officer quip about bottles found in a traveling woman’s trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Division
Pennsylvania State Highway Department
Department
Electrical
80Th Sb
Mast Hnd Avenue
New York City
State Highway Department
New York Testing Laboratory
Aiso
Detroit
Windsor
Canada
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Johannesburg New Metropolis Reflects Diverse Tastes
Johannesburg New Metropolis with a population of 263 274 is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in South Africa. The tastes of the people vary from simple motives to the most cultivated arts, and music of some form is one means of satisfying these wants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg New Metropolis
Johannesburg
South Africa
World’s largest cake served at Los Angeles peace rally
The six foot high 666 pound cake, baked by J. M. DuPont, was cut into 10 000 slices for War Camp Community Service attendees in Lincoln Park. Planes dropped leaflets as the cake paraded on a float bearing a Statue of Liberty. The event honored U.S. service members and carried the inscription It is our aim and object to serve the men who served U.S. The day included a formal ceremony with Lt E K Doheny presenting the cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park
Los Angeles
J. M. DuPont
Marne
11. C. Stone
W. C. Co
U.S
E. K. Doheny
United States Navy
State Firemen's Convention in Lancaster Parade Planned
Lancaster will host the State Firemen's convention on Thursday October Sil with about 2000 delegates to stay the week. An estimated 10,000 men will participate in the big parade and between 50 and 75 fire companies are expected to parade through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Fireanen
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Keystone
C. S. Kelchner
Myerstown
Cbanon YM. C. A
Kelchner
Albright College
Reading International League Baseball Club
Fort Augusta
Northumberland County
C. E H. Boyer
Sunbury
Boyser
Smith
Buch
W. H. Buch the Record Building Clothier
Lititz, PA
Hubby's
Hank and
Pete
BY Ken Kling
Tadige
Bols. Fratere Service
Tee, Nyc
W.O
Stouagh
Stough
Doctor Stough
The
Wingert & Haas
Hat Store
John A. Haas
N. Queen St. Lancaster, PA
Chas. H. Frey
East King St
Lancaster, Pa
England
Heinitsch’s
W. A. Heinitsh
S. Queen St
S&m
Longman & Martinez
M. Y
W. W. Appel & Son Jewelers & Opticians
Worth Queen Street
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