Telephone worker receives Theodore N Vai Silver Medal
Helen Turner, a telephone operator for United Telephone Co of Pennsylvania at Hinémarn, was honored with the Theodore N Vai Silver Medal and $500 for 22 hours at her switchboard during a Christmas fire. Henry T Inman and L D Thurston presented the award at a Bedford hotel luncheon to Turner and her family.
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Bedford
June
Mirs
Helen Dons ‘Turner
United Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Hinémarn
Ube
Custry
Theodore N. Vai Siher
Bedford Sormers
Henry T. Inman
Bell Telephone Company
Pennshana
Theodore N. Vai
American ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company
Otion
Turner
Samuel
Lana
L. D. Thurston
United Telephone Compan
Pennsylania
Switchboard Operator Stays On as Fire Rages
A Hyndman official recounts a heroic scene as a switchboard operator at Hreeman arms and Turner remained at her post through a disastrous blaze shorting lines and gutting the heart of the town. The operator, working under Hashkent, kept calls connected despite flames approaching and injuries reported nearby.
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Hreeman
Arms
Turner
Hyndman
Hashkent
Delone Catholic High School Holds 1999 Graduation
About 950 people packed the Delone Catholic High School auditorium for the 1999 graduation of 99 seniors. Diplomas were presented by Bishop George L. Leech. Highlights included remarks by Msgr. John F. Rowan and awards to top students led by salutation from Robert Hemler and valedictorian Elizabeth Sith.
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Delone Catholic High School
George L. Leech
Harrisburg
John F. Rowan
St. Charles Seminary
Overbrook
Robert Hemler
Elizabeth Sith
Gurls
Glee Club
County Veterans Receive $620 680 Scholarship Details
A statewide veteran bonus program lists Adams County allocations as $620 680 for a male student residency in Mc Sherrystown and high school attendance, with candidate selection by a board of churchmen. Also notes births at Warner hospital and local veteran payments totals by county.
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McSherrystown
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Carly Langon
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United States Brewers Foundation
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York Street
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