Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-01
F. & M. Employees Expect
Bigger Picnic Than Ever

Bigger Picnic Than Ever
The committee in charge of the an
nual excursion of the employees of the
Harrisburg Foundry and Machine
Works to Willow Grove Park, Phila-
delphia, to be held on Saturday,
August -, predict that this years
sors in popularity. Despite the fact
that the public's attention has been
occupied the past few weeks with
world and local events of an unusual
character, they state that they have
been fairly besieged with inquiries re-
garding details of their trip, from
those who make this yearly excursion
a part of their vacation.
The excursion is one in which any
one is privileged to participate, and
the committee is working overtime in
its efforts to make the trip a most
enjoyable one. In addition to the new
attractions that will be seen at Willow
Grove Park this year, there will be a
baseball game on the National League
grounds in Philadelphia between the
New York Giants and the Phillies
which is bound to make a strong ap-
peal to lovers of the national game.
Miss Mildred F. Lybarger of Read
ing is visiting her sister, Mrs. l.. F.
Mrs. George p. Drake, of 221S North
Fifth street, is spending the week
with Mrs. Arthur Cowdrey, Hamaker
and Eshleman streets, Highspire.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennen, of 1922 Say
ford street, are spending several weeks
in Philadelphia and Atlantic City with
their daughter, Mrs. Joseph Bowker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Claster and
daughter, Miss Clarabel Claster of sol
North Second street are home after
delightful trip to Buffalo, Niagara
Falls and Erie.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles p. wiuets, of
Reading by the death OF Mr.. Willets
aged mother.
Mrs. Violet Follar Bolan and small
daughter, Gladys Bolan, are taking an
extended trip to Waynesboro, Pen Mar,
Chambersburg and shippensburg.
John Denniston and daughter, Miss
stella Denniston, have returned to
hirksville, Mo, after visiting DIR. and
Mrs. Elmer E. Denniston, Al North
Second street.
Mrs. Samuel p. Segelbaum, 120
South Second street, Harrisburg, is
visiting Mrs. Alvin I. Miller at Park
View cottage, Mount Gretna.
Miss Kathleen Gordon. of Rich
mond, Va, is visiting her cousin. Miss
month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Edelblute and
children spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. William Gingrich, of Penbrook.
Mrs. Harry Zcrger, of Enhaut, spent
the day as the guest of Mrs Carl
Edelblute, of 1912 Thompson street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis c. Tyson, of
4O6 Briggs street, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott S. Leiby, of Marysville, have re-
turned home after a motor trip to
Pen Mar.
Mrs. Young, of Perdix. spent yes
terday in Harrisburg.
Russell wileman. of 1416 THOMPSON
street, has returned home after spend
ing some time at the seashore
Mrs. A. II. kreider, of 140S Derry
street, who has been confined TO her
home on account of Illness is con-
valescent.
John Splitter, of 1914 Swatara street,
spent the weekend in Atlantic City.
Mrs. 7. P. Ettele. of 1114 North
Second street, is Convalescent after
painful accident to the foot.
Miss Florence Zorger,- of Enhaut,
has retcned home after an extended
visit with her aunt at Carlisle.
Miss Elva Weirick, of 1914 Briggs
street, spent Sunday at Penbrook as
the guest of Mrs. William Gingrich.
Mrs. William Brown and Miss Fan
mic Brown, of Miflinburg. are visiting
Mrs. j. c. Leiby, Of 1854 Derry street.
Ross Hoffman, of Hamilton street,
left to-day for Mount Gretna, where
he will spend a few days visiting Ar
thur and Harold Hibler, of this city.
Misses Edith and Grace Tatnal, Miss
Anna Saul and Miss Grace Rhoades
returned to-day TO this city after
month of camping at Shermansdale.
Miss Charlotte Crabbe, of Whitehall
street, is spending some time at Will
liams Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Lloyd and family,
of SO North Seventeenth street, left to-
day for Mount Gretna, where they will
spend some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard NJ. Hoke. 1909
North Second street, and son, Russell
Hoke. left yesterday for Big Chebeague
Island, Casco Bay, Maine, where they
will spend the month of August.