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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-20
WASHINGTON GOSSIP
\. FOR WEST YIRGINIANS

WASHINGTON. u. e. July is-lt
vas the o~pinlons 81 the rnred states
ssprems court dsLxsred last montn
m the North Dakota coal rats ease
and the West Virginia passenger rate
case which gave tho New England
railroad companies the heart anc
coursge 20 sue N the Court OF Claims
last Saturday for ove Slo.gyu VD Tor
Ssrrying the mails. In those cases
The cour held unconstitutional laws
which required the railroads 20 pro
vide service for less Than such ser
vice cost. that even though the loss
Incurred By reason Of furnishing n
fervice below cost Was recouped
through the operations OF other
branches Of the service. tbe roads
touid not b. compelled 10 furnish any
service a. . loss. a. each hranc OF
the roads operations should pay lof
itself.
This furnishes the basis OF the pres
ent huge claim against the govern
ment by the New England lines. Their
petfions set forth three principle
counts embracing the above. These
are: FIRST. that the annual increase
OF mail has not beer paid for at ali
second. that the carrying of parcel
post mail has been without adequate
compensation. and. third, hat the De
hcieney created by the loss OF mail
compensation must be mad up from
the receipts OF the roads on account OF
freight passenger and express busi-
ness.
The American Red Cross from It's
executive office In this city has an
nounced the completion of plans to es-
- -. - -
that 40 will be named in honor OF n
West Virginia woman who has won
glory and fame in her native country
and In the land OF her adoption. where
she In beloved by the suffering ana
of1icted Serbians as an angel OF light
n mercy. The new Serbian insutu-
tion OF the American Red Cross is 10
be known as the Mabel Grouitch BABY
hospital IN recognition OF the Ked
Cross activities of Nine Slvake
Orouitch. wife Of the undersecretaIy
offoreisn affairs or Serbia. who was
Misc Mabel Dunlop. OF Clarksburg,
W. Va.
This West Virginia woman who nas
shown ar ability bordering on geniu
for starting. organizing and carrying
through TO a successful and relief
work on a large scale. was the nrst TO
INFORM the people OF the lnlteu
States OF the awful conditions which
the war brought about in Serbia. ana
10 awaken their sympathics n Sur
them to a prompt assistance. Before
audiences In New York. this city ana
elsewhere she told OF what she nad
seen OF the var IN Serbia. and
with her message immense sums were
given 10 the Serbian relief organiza-
tisn which she formed shortly after
her arrival In the United States. Many
West Vireinians resident In. Washing
ton have met this wonderful woman,
have heard her impressive appeals.
n are proud that the state can
claim this wonderful oma as n
OF lie most talented and remarkable
daughters.
From New York today. on the Greek
steamer V. Constantine. DIT. Louise
TAYLOR Jones. OF this city. and Or.
Catkarinc ~. Travis. % Britain. Conn.
sailed for Serbia by way OF Piraeus
10 taxi charge OF the Mabel Grouitch
Baby Hospital.
Tho bars were put M against the
n~ew-fanEled dance steps at the, big
w.M-a. - aI- ~ NH.--.-.-- -
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-20
Purehasea eroeerx Star.

The r. =. nehrens Grocery Com
pany. OF South Wheeling closed the
deal for the purchase OF r. G. Carter :
grocery store. corner Nineteenth
street and Warwood avenue Mr..
Carter has been operating this store
for the past two years. and has been
enjoying a large trade. II has been
learned that this viii be Behren's
branch store. \ number OF improve.
ments will be made to the store room
before Il ia again opened for bust.
ness.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-20
GRANTED FERRY LICENSE
Ws0Nood Resident 60 Operate skin
Across Ohio River

Charles Johnson. of South Nar
81 God. was yesterday moruIn. granted
q license bv tho board of count rrlu
miasI0ncra fo Operate q FfIr f.rrf t.
tween The northern end of government
dam so 11 end Martins rrrr. 70 is
fald o. number OF other nr0rI. ars 4r
Grating ferries without UrrI.a. and
The commissioner viii make fhem
pay their licenses
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-20
Leg injured in pillow FIGHT.

Lee. young son OF MT. and Mrs
Harry wilkins Of Hazlett avenue
North Warwood. was reported TO be
resting easily after having his left
leg seriously injured on Sunday. The
accident happened when ne fell from
the front porch OF the wilkins resi-
dence while having a fight with pill
lows with mis- sister Ruth. They we're
playing. The ankle OF the left leg
is badly swollen and is causing tho
child much pain. Il is likely that an
X-rsy examination will be taken to see
IL any bones are fractured.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-20
FATALLY BURNED.

GREENSBURG, Pa. July l9.-Mrf
Goldie Nelson, AGED %. and her SOD
John. aged l year. were fatally burn'l
by an explosion which resulted from.
an attempt to hurry the fire in tho
kitchen by the use Of kerosene II thcif
home a. Bridgeport. The boy die.
shortly afterward and Mrs. Nelson
died today.
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On Eishina 1rin.

Lieutenant Landers. OF the local po-
lice force. and Louis Hepe left yestcr-
day morning for ? fishing trip The
two mon expect to 90 10 the fishing
camp located on the opposite side OF
the river from Cresap's grove. Ian
ders Is taking his vacation this week.
They viii stay about i've days. when
they viii return. Probably some %
the city omclals will take a yacht
down and bring them back.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-20
ThroMn Under Waaon-

Paul Ross. ~six-year-old son Of Mr.
and Mrs. D.. L. Ross. OF Hess avenue
North Warwood, was reported TO be
somewhat better last evening aftei
having been seriously injured when
he fell from a bicycle under a wagon
at the corne OF Twenty-third street
and Warwood avenue. Sunday morn
ing. The child was just learning how
TO ride the vehicle and in some way
got confused.
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Meetlnu n, Exeninn

Members Of the Reliance Hose
Company Of North Warwood will hold
their regular semi-monthly business
meeting this evening al $ o'clock at
their building or Twenty-fourth
street. All members are urged TO be
present. as matters will be taken up.
including the purchase Of new hose
and other equipment for the com
psny.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-20

william 4. Potts. q. Pittsburgh. Pa.
and Margaret 5. Taylor. -. Pittsburgh.
Herbert W. Stsirhcim. 90. Pittsburgh.
Pa and ,~Hargucrite J.. Mischlor. -.
Merle A~shbaurh. %. Duaucsne. Pa
ard Helen Hciluan. ~. Duqucsnc. Pa.
Ellsworth l.. kecue. -. Pittsburgh.
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worm mshss and
similar itching. burn
skin troubles
A. any reliable
i~rugEists get a AT
d resinol ointment
and a cake OF resi-
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on Auto Trip.

Mr. aud Mrs. Charles v. Carman and
~daughler and Mr. and Mrs. A. g. Wells
and daughter 81 lcft 100 Carman 81
auto for a trip TO Twin Lake.. near
cleveland. ohio They expect Co be gone
for about two weeks.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-20

The pennsylvania railroad station Is
being improved by the addition OF new
spoutinr Timers started responding
the building on Monday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-20
REX THEATRE

N".NW- NrmuMnN. dram mmmWH
rover flrFef All rfrr raaf afar rafraa
sra r. COMEDY.
WelnealaT-TfnrrfaV-Tna uarnrf"
I'D ueaHia Farrlarnla arf auIanfff corn.
hFff-Tua third rHarfef 20
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-20

waiter j. Browne. OF Wheeling. was
a W'IishurE visitor on SATURDAY
Inward Traubert. who is training his
ace horse a. tho state Fair grounds iu
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-20
How to Heal
Skin Diseases

A Baltimore doctor suggests this
simple. but reliable and Inexpensive.
ont treatment Toe people ~suffering
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-20

The bars were put M against the
new-fanEled dance steps at the, big
picnic OF the West Nirginian Society
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-20

a new postomce has been oetab
lehed a. Wyco. Wyoming county.
With Wallace l. Sampson the Hrst DO
charge.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-15
LUTHERAN Federation LINK
The Susquehanna Synod Is First to
Favor Movement to Unite All
Branches

Seinsgrove, May 15.-First link in
the proposed federation of all the
Lutheran churches in the United States
was forged here yesterday in the forty
eighth annual convention of she Sus-
quehanna Synod when that body unan-
lmously favored the movement. The
movement was launched last month in
Akron, o., by conference of pres-
dents of synods, and if successful will
unite all Lutherans into a body of TO-
600 ministers and 100000 communi-
cant members.
The Rev. Dr. Frank p. Manhart.
dean of the Susquehanna University
School of Theology and president of
the synod, was chosen delegate to the
general synod which opens its annual
session in Akron, May 26. DR.. Manhart
is secretary of the general synod and
one of the promoters Of the federation
proposition.
The synod discussed the scarcity OF
young men for the ministry. This SUBJ
Ject came up in a debate on the sug-
9estion that the regular three-vear
course in theology and four years in
college for prospective clergymen
should be shortened. The majority vote
was that dead languages should be
eliminated from the course and at least
three years Topped off the term. q
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DUNCANNON
Carlisle Chassis of Reformed Church to
Meet Monday Evening

Special Correspondence
Duncannon, May 1'5.-The School
Board has reelected Prof w. A. Me-
Cune as principal for the, next term
The Carlisle Chassis will meet in its
thirty-third session in Christ's Re-
formed church here on Monday evening
at I.45 o o'clock. The day business ses-
sions will open at 8 a. m. and close at
P. m. with a recess from 11.30 a. m.
to l.30 p. M. Special services will be
held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
at 7.45. No sessions of the Chassis are
private but the public is invited to at
tend all . evening services and Join
in the worship.
Fred Hamilton, of Marysvile. visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ham.
ilton, yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Boyd left yes
terday for an extended visit to rela-
tives at Pittsburgh.
Epworth League has elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing wear:
President, Miss Sarah Page; first vice
president, Miss Edyth NADER; second
vice president, Miss Rebeeca Owen;
third vice president, Mrs. w. w. Sholl;
fourth vice president, Mrs Charles ".
Sieg; secretary, Miss Meta Harper;
treasurer, Miss Eda Nader; pianist.
Miss Irene Kent; assistant pianist, Miss
Ada Noye; chorister, T. E. Pines. Thev
Will be installed Sunday evening.
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SHIkEMANSTOWN
Funeral of the Late Joseph Bealor, 81
Held Thursday
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Shiremanstown, May 15.--Mrs.
Oscar Rupp and son, of Harrisburg,
visited Mrs. Gilbert Starr, Thursday.
Mrs" A. X. Meyer and children, of
Steelton, visited friends in this place,
Thursday.
Mrs. Annie Ruhl, of Mechanicsburg,
visited her daughter, Mrs. Carroll
Roth, on Valley Green farm, near this
place.
Mrs. P. F. Feisers and daughters,
Laurie and Nellie, spent Thursday aft.
ernoon in Mechanicsburg.
The intermediate school closed on
Monday, the teacher, Miss Daysie j..
Russell left for her home in Shippens-
burg, Tuesday evening.
The funeral of Joseph Bealor, aged
81 years of this place, was held on
Thursday at 2.30 at the Reformed
church, at Enola, of which he was a
member, the Rev. w. r. Hartzell, pas.
tor of the church, assisted by the Rev.
F. B. Emenheiser, pastor of the U. B..
church, this place, officiating. The
pallbearers were Reuben Eshleman.
John Maxwell. Frank Kaufman, Peter
Warner, all of this place. The funeral
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ML - ,A1-I.URG
Frank H. Neidig Entertains 1916 High
School Glass

Spr"in' Forr"SpUndauca
Merchandising, May 5.-Thursday
evening Frank H. Neidig. member of
the class of 1916 of the High school,
entertained the class at his home east
of town. The evening was devoted to
games, piano, violin and vocal music,
and was very enjoyable A course
supper was served, attractive both to
tina palate and to Tie eye. The table dee.
orations were in white and blue, the
class cOors. Toasts followed the feast.
When the time for departure came the
whole party, before coming home,
"hiked'' to Shiremanstown leaving
there one of their number whose home
is there. The class is composed of the
following young people; Janet Eckels,
Hazel Fink, Carroll +. Frey, Eleanor
l.. Harold, Beatrice Heiges, +. Lorcna
Kilmore, Olive R. Lauck, Xenia Miller
Martha VI. Morrette, Anna d. Mumma
Frank H. Neidig, Katherine Riegel,
Marie Senseman. Miriam Shope, Helen
Sewers, Lloyd Ulrich and Henry Viii
son.
Mrs. Coover Eberly arrived last even
ing from her home in Terre Haute. Ind
She has come to attend the funeral OF
her father S aunt, Mrs. Mary Ellen
Singer.
Miss Freda Kistler of Carlisle, was
in Mechanicsburg yesterday.
Prof. and Mrs. Kast are spending a
few days at Mt. Olivet camp.
Mrs. s. +. Basehore has returned
home after a visit of several weeks in
Baltimore as the guest of her parents.
The senior class of the High school
had their last regular recitations> yes
terday. The first three days of next
week will be devoted to examinations,
after which the senior vacation will be-
gin. The other classes continue work
two weeks longer.
About 10 clock Thursday night Mr..
in crossing the alley which runs
back of H. G.. Browns residence, OBJ
served an automobile standing across
the alley, back of Mr.. Brown s garage.
He reported the fact to Mr.. Brown who
had locked up the machine in the gar
age. An investigation showed that
some person had taken it out and was
either unable to get it turned and out
of the alley or was frightened away.
Miss Mabel Givler, of West Fairview,
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SUBURBAN
NEW GERMANTOWN
Juveniles Spend Ascension Day Fishing
in Sherman's Creek

Juveniles Optnu ASCeuSlon LAY loLllS
in Sherman's Creek
Special Correspondence.
New Germantown, May 15.-Many
Juveniles of this place spent Ascension
Day fishing along Sherman's creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bistline, of Danville,
are spending some time with the for
mer's father, James Bistline.
Miss Keen, of Philadelphia, who has
been visiting here for some time, left
Thursday for her home. Miss Keen
was the owner of farm near here
which she recently sold to John Odell.
A number of out-of-town physicians
have been visiting here recently, among
them being DR.. A. r. Johnson, New
Bloomfield; DIR. F. A. Gutshall, DR.,
Kistler and DR.. Woods, of Blair, and
DR.. William r. Caster, of California.
David Mumper and NJ. f. Morrison
have jointly purchased Pullman au-
tomobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Sanderson,
Ross Sanderson and Mr.. and Mrs, Biers,
of Enola, are spending some time with
the former IS father, David Sanderson.
Russell Swartz, of Detroit, Mich,
who was recently appointed postmaster
here, has taken charge of his new du-
ties
Memorial Day has appropriately
been arranged for when addresses will
be delivered by notable citizens and
music furnished by the New German
town band.
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MIDDLETOWN
Earl Kreiser, of Royalton, Loses Foot
Under Freight Train
Special Corresl nndenca.

Special Corresp ondence.
Middletown, May 15.-John Wolf
and Tillman Kresge spent yesterday at
Hershey.
Earl Kreiser, 12-year-old son of Mrs.
Samuel Kreiser, of Lower Royalton,
had foot cut off at Youngs crossing
below Royalton, yesterday afternoon
IN attempting to board a freight train.
DIR. ID. w. George, the company ply
slclan, was summoned and had the boy
taken to the Harrisburg hospital
Charles Christ, of Philadelphia, is
spending few days in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. B. Shultz are visit
ing their daughter at Columbia.
The Misses Sarah and Agnes Mark
ley, are visiting relatives at Wells
vile.
Jacob Schiefer, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Schiefer, of Buck Lock, and
Miss Martha Selway, of Steelton, were
married at the Catholic church in
Steelton, this morning by the Rev.
Father Thompson. They were attended
by Karl Bowers, of this place, and Miss
Margaret Kelsch, of Royalton. They
Will reside with the groom s parents.
Mrs. Charles Numbers and son. of
Philadelphia, are the guests of the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Ettele, Ann street.
II. G. Lindemuth returned last even
ing from Pottsville, where he spent the
past week attending the convention of
the Knights of Malta.
The bazar of the Union Hose Com.
pany will close this evening.
Mrs. George Seymour and daughter
OF Harrisburg, are the guests of the
former s mother, Mrs. Myria Shultz,
Susquehanna street.
The Indian Runners drum CORPS
furnished music at the Union Hose
Company's bazar last evening.
The Riverside chapel Sunday school
and the M. E. Sunday school will
change their hour of services to.mor-
row. The former to $50 a. m. and the
latter to 9,45 a. m. Preaching service
at IL a. m.
Jacob McCauley is i'll at his home on
North Union street.
Word was received here of the death
at Royersford of Florence EVELYN Tv.
son, daughter of George S. and Cert.
rude Fry Tyson, after a long illness
which developed into dyphtheria. The
funeral was conducted privately, the
Rev. Dallas r. Krebs, pastor of the
Spring City First Reformed church, Of
ficlating. lnterment was in Fernwood
cemetery. At the grave Mrs. Charles
Taylor and Mrs. Amanda Bartman
sang pleasing selection. Mrs. Tyson
and children were frequent visitors at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Con.
dram on Emaus street. Little Florence
made many friends while visiting here.
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DILLSBURG
High School Commencement Exercises
Held in the Opera House

50 ''1l tDrreSNOnupu -.
Dillsburg, May 15.-The Dillsburg
High school commencement was held
Thursday evening in the opera house
when twelve members of the senior class
received diplomas. The opera house was
most beautifully decorated with blue
and white, the class colors, having for
a background large sprays of dogwood
blossoms. Prof. Stewart, of G. V. S. n.
s., Shippensburg, addressed the class,
and County Superintendent Slime was
present and made short address. j. S.
Kapp, of the Dillsburg board of direc-
tors, presented the diplomas. The High
school furnished the music under the
direction of Miss Marietta Menear. rhe
house was well filed and an interest
ing program was rendered.
William B. Nelson, aged about rs
years, a well-known citizen of Carroll
township, died at his home short dis
tance east of town Thursday evening
at o'clock. The funeral was held
this afternoon at 1.30 o'clock from his
late home with interment in Feley s
cemetery. Mr.. Nelson had severe at
tack of paralysis on Monday morning
and never regained consciousness.
Among the out-oftown visitors at
the commencement Thursday evening
were j. w. Fortney and family, of
York; Mrs. d. ID. Hamm, of Harris
burg; Mr.. and Mrs. n. H. Hess, of
York; the Rev. J. B. Wolf, of Glen
Rock; Elsie Hooper, of Merchandising;
DR.. Spath, of Hoboken, n. j.; Clyde
Spahr, of Harrisburg, and Verna De-
ninth Rrantsville
Mothers Day services will be held in
Calvary U. IB. church tomorrow evening
at 7.30.
The ladies of Dillsburg camp met at
the camp grounds Thursday to plant
the flowers for the summer.
John +. Evans has purchased Chal-
mers runabout.
Clayton Hinkle, of Ephrata, is spend
ing several weeks with his mother on
Harrisburg street. Mr.. Hinkle has been
suffering from i'll health ON account of
overwork and is trying to recuperate.
G. w. Strayer, of Demoyne, was in
town on business yesterday.
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LINGLESTOWN
Mrs. Charles Lenker Poisoned by Eat
ing Canned Salmon

Special Correspondence,
Linglestown, May 15.-Mr. and Mrs.
Barney Gastrock announce the birth of
son, Thursday, May 13.
Mrs. Mary Farling purchased a Ford
automobile this week
Mr.. Wagner, a butcher, of Sand
Beach, yesterday started meat route
through this place and vicinity.
Mrs. Lille Pittman spent Thursday
with friends at Harrisburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shepler on Thurs
day were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. n. Wright at the old. homestead of
Mr.. and Mrs. Aungst, near Beaver Sta
ton
William and Albert Eckenrider and
George Snyder, of Harrisburg, on Thurs
day were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Reith.
Miss Grace Henry, of Penbrook, on
Thursday was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lingle.
Mrs. Charles Look and daughter,
Fay, and Miss Jane Care spent Thurs
day with friends at Harrisburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cassel, of near
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last night in the school building and
was greatly enjoyed by all present.
DR.. H. Everett Kendig and family, of
Philadelphia, were guests of his mother,
Mrs. William Kendig, North High
street
Miss Helen Scouller, teacher of the
grammar grade, left Monday evening ON
three months trip to Sacramento,
CAL, and other points along the coast.
Miss Sara Myers has gone to Roches-
ter, Minn., and later will visit her sis
ter in Missouri.
DR.. f w. Remsberg attended the fu-
neral of his nephew in Middletown, Nd,
Tuesday.
The Rev. A. A. Kelly, of Waynesboro,
will fill the pulpit in Zion Lutheran
church Sunday. Mr.. Kelly is former
pastor.
large number of out of town people
attended the commencement exercises
Thursday evening
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DAUPHIN
Junior Baseball Team Defeats Heckton
by Score of z to 2

Special FOrreS Suundence
Dauphin, May 15.-The Junior base
ball team, of Dauphin, defeated the
Heekton Junior teams at Dauphin YES
terday afternoon, to g
Miss Margaret Robinson left Wednes-
day for visit to Jefferson City, Mo-,
and Louisville, Ky.
Miss Mary Umberger returned Wed.
nesday from Sunbury, where she spent
the winter
Mrs. T. NJ. l.. Poffenberger, of Har.
risburg, was the guest of Mrs. w. P.
Clark on Tuesday.
Mrs. T. Eisert left Monday for Pitts.
burgh.
Mrs. Augustus Hermann. of Harris
burg, spent Thursday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wolf.
George Grouse, of Remove, spent Sun
day with his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Grouse.
Miss Maud Bailets, of Harrisburg.
was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles
Lyter, on Sunday.
Gertrude Smith is visiting her grand.
mother, Mrs. Jerry Smith, at Harris
burg
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SCHOOL PRINCIPALS CONFER
Sixth Annual Meeting Held at State
College

State College, May 15,-High school
principals from all parts of the State
met here yesterday for their sixth
annual conference. They are the guests
of the Pennsylvania State College.
Sessions were held yesterday and to-
day under the direction of DIR. L. W..
Rapeer, professor of education at the
college. The general topic discussed
was how to secure more helpful CO.
operation between the schools and the
college
High school principals were present
from Millersburg, Lebanon, Holidays
burg, Ambridge, Ashley, New Kensing-
ton, Olyphant, Donora, Huntingdon,
Northampton, Greenville, Allentown,
EdwardsvilIe, Kane, Plymouth, Nc
KEGS Rocks, Windber, Philadelphia,
Jeanette Waynesboro, Uniontown,
Blooms5urg, Milton, Archibald, Homes
dale, Jersey Shore, Ridgway, Tyrone,
West Berwick, Ashland, Washington,
Lock Haven and Lewistown.