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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1917-06-07

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
ROXbOrOugh

The largest flag demonstration ever held
in this section will take place on Satur-
day at the Pencoyd plant of the American
Bridge Company. Twenty-Five flags, vary
ing from twelve feet by fifteen feet
to eighteen feet by thrty-fve feet, will
be unfurled simultaneously at 80 O'Clock
a parade of $500 employees, with Captain
w. G. Leverng as chief marshal, headed by
n company of United States marines from
the navy yard and accompanied by sew
eral bands of music. will march from the
works over the principal streets of Wissa-
hickon to Woodvale. the clubhouse of the
company where the patriotic services will
be held Mr.. +. l.. Castleman the chief
engineer. will be master of ceremonies and
addresses will be made by Lieutenant Gov
ernor McClain Colonel Sheldon Potter and
eX-Congressman J. Washington Logue The
affair has been arranged by Mr. s. r. Major
manager of the plant Mr.. Charles Major
manager of the rolling mills; Mr. r. j.
Davis, operating manager of the eastern
division, and Mr. Charles Reider All the
officials of the United States Corporation
American Bridge Company. will be present
and the general pubic Is invited In addi-
ton to the flags unfurled over the works,
there will be a large one raised on the
grounds of the clubhouse. The committee
in charge includes Mr. Walter Righter,
chairman; Messrs. Harry Games, y. A.
Dalton, Charles Boyle Harry Preston, AL
bert Toperzer. Horace Grundy, w. Vernon
Frame. c. F. Hubey T. n Markle. H..
Hagenbucher, w. p. Schofleld, p Ingram
and l.. F. Jackson. A dance will be held
at the clubhouse in the evening for the
members and their families
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
Plan for Fete

At recent meeting held at the Convent
of Mercy Merton. definite plans were made
for the Fete Champetre which is to he
given on the convent grounds on May 25
and 26. TO aid the new Mater Misericordae
Hospital at Fifty-fourth street and Cedar
avenue.
Bishop McCort presided assisted by Mrs
A. N Burke, chairman of the committee In
charge of the affair. and the other members
OF the advisory board including Mrs. NJ. f.
II. McMichan, Miss Katherine kaleigh, Mrs
G. Begley, Mrs Charles IIallihau Mrs +,
A. Fookey. Mrs NJ. ]. McATenamin and
AIrs Robert G. Quinel
More than 200 women attended the meet
ing and signifed the departments over
which they will take charge Mrs. NJ. J.
O'Mera will have the toy and doll booth,
while Mrs. s. p. Considine will have the
books and art. Mrs. John Colgan will have
the homemade cakes and candy; Mrs. W.
j. Begley will have charge of the amuse-
ments; Mrs. J. ]. Bannon. cigars and cigar
cites; Mrs. Thomas Hare. bags, and Miss
Raleigh with the Misses McFillan the iel-
lies. Mrs. Charles Halahan will have the
novelties and Mrs. Frank Walsh and Miss
Bessie Walsh the odds and ends" Mrs.
Frank Hockey will manage the garden cafe
and at the fancy table will be Mrs. James
Mundy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
Along the Reading

Among the patronesses for the carnival
which will be given tomorrow evening at
the Jenkintown auditorium by the pupils of
the Academy of Talent for the benefit Of
the Wyncote' branch of the American Red
Cross will be Mrs. ]. Beecher Anderson,
Mrs! NJ. zimmerman, Mrs. G. d. Barney
Mrs Joseph S. Bunting. Mrs. G. A. Bless
ing Jr., Mrs. B. T. Britt. Mrs. Brown.
Mrs. c. Buskirk, Mrs. c. F. Cooke Mrs
Cyrus H. X. Curtis. Mrs. John H. Dagney,
Mrs. Harry B. Everham, Mrs Frank p.
Flowers, Mrs. George O, Haney, Mrs. Archi-
bald B. Hubbard. Mrs, Gideon Stoddart
Lever. Mrs Edward C. McCorkendale, Mrs
Frederick w Morris. Mrs Milton X Neiffer,
Mrs. f. Neiderer. Mrs. Julius Weyle, Mrs,
Henry NJ. Watts Mrs. F, l.. Woodring, Mrs.
Peter F. Wright, Mrs. Fletcher Pearson.
Mrs. John j. Quinlan, Mrs w. B. Ruth.
Mrs. Walter Rothwell, Mrs Harry F..
Smith, Mrs Henry Spalding, Mrs. Nelson
sharp Mrs. John Stuckert Mrs II, Stein,
Mrs. Herbert X. Taylor, Mrs. William b.
Thomas and Mrs. B. S. Thompson
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
)UnWHAT,s DOING


Circus, Nineteenth street and Hunting
Park avenue. Admission charge,
Lancaster Avenue Business Men. meeting,
1890 Lancaster avenue o'clock. Free. ),
Academy Of Natural Sciences, meetings
Nineteenth and Race streets, o'clock.
Free.
Cohocksink Business Men, meeting, Sew.
enth street and Germantown avenue,
o'clock Free.
Fifty-second and Market streets Business
Mems Association. meeting, 52lo Market
street. s o'clock Free
North Penn Improvement Association,
meeting 2637 North Twenty-ninth street. 8
o'clock. Free.
Hunting Park Improvement Association,
meeting. Hunting Park Mansion, O'Clock.
Free.
Fairmount Avenue Business Mems Assoc
citation, meeting Nineteenth street and
Fairmount avenue. s o'clock. Free,
Historic Pageant, auspices United Hebrew
Societies. Academy of Music, Sis o'clock
Admission charge.
city Business Club, Army and Navy
Night at the Hotel Adelphia.
Protestant Episcopal sections Association.
annual meeting at St Peters Episcopal
church, Germantown.
Northwest Business Men, installation Of
officers 1886 Columbia avenue. Free.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
CHAPTER XIV
I Make McCann Prisoner

TT WAS intensely black forward and no
i sound of movement reached me as l
stood there above the swift patter of rain
on the deck, the Shrek OF the wind amid
the cordage aloft and the slap Of waves
alongside The Indian Chief was holding
her head up TO 1t finely, the buoyancy under
foot yielding me an instant feeling of re-
lief. Unless some accident befel the tenn
porary steering apparatus, no ordinary
storm would leave us in any danger. The
great immediate peril was from within
rather than without-the treachery of men.
and not the sea. 1t was evident enough in
my mind that there were two elements of
evil aboard-ilquor and McCann's wealth.
Either alone would have been bad enough
but thus combined they rendered our situa-
ton more than perilous-and was facing
this peril comparatively alone.
Standing there in the shelter OF the hood.
the rain beating against the front of the
cabin. an occasional fash of lightning H.
Eliminating the wet deck. the utter loneliness
of my position gripped me strongly.
knew nothing OF my crew. except that thew
were already mutinous and dssat tisfied and
under the influence of few really dan
gerous men. No doubt there were loyal
honest sailors forward but had no way
of knowing those who were to be relied
upon in an emergency. / knew almost as
little regarding the character of the newly
chosen officers. Masters would doubtless
perform his duty, but his work would keep
him below, and he would prove of slight
value on deck, My impression of Leayord
and Olson was favorable enough they were,
undoubtedly. the very best material on
board yet. from long association with the
forecastle, It was only natural that their
sympathies should be with their mates for
ward. An efficient sea officer is not made
overnight. and either man might fail me
at a pinch. A. TO Bascom, he could never
be counte1 On; while - regards vera--
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
THE STORY THUS FAR
CAPTAIN RICHARD HOLLIS.

Atlas Line who retired from service when
hi2 father, owner Of tho company, dlcd
and left him a small fortune. Is, one OF q
Esmerclda. owned by Darlington. copper
king and millionaire. Of New York.
VERA is II young woman of nineteen, VINO
sccrete her on board. The yachting party
is absolutely stag because Carrington has
a business scheme in mind. He wants 20
corner the copper market because OF the
Great War. Hollis discovers we're ON nnmn
night. but promises TO keep her secret h,tn t
the craft Is one day out TO sea. wnem Wy, w
girl is to disclose her Identity TO 'arr'"s
FERGUS McCANN. a millionaire, slight
ly known to Hollis. Is another guest ,,,o-
wreess es StSe"o the yaehi eIs' All All but Hollis Vera
and McCann are saved and picked UP pH pH
the boat. Hollis forces Mccain to rnn nGlp
The , % three e'1 then m escape in, the light dory
trailing from the stern of the yacht. ., 49,
The third night Tnt they sight a h,rh ;rSi tak"s
them on board. when Il Is learned dinI ditaI
Hollis can navigate. the boat; The inuaiinnl,
chief is in pihable condriihioh; ;osssi m@i''is is
loaded TO the matches with 2 cargo OF mum
PHILp BAsCOM, the owner of ,he ne snip. ynp.
ture, Upon it's success depends his tutnre'
and that OF his mother. In PhlladeiphnDinji IA
When Vera recognizes Bascom asa AZ a" ,ini %
lis 70 take command OF the ship and run
il into Hamburg. Bascom Is crlpp,es ,"h ah
the result OF a shooting aHalr III Vim
Mccain, in a Jealous rage. hrea at cnm. m1r,
Rn scom however, was innocent OF amy r""-
plicty with the woman, -, ,.oosos Iea
Hollis takes command and CT, Cnoose as second
mate He then learns that NC, aiIn ~ s,m"r,ad
formed tho crew Of the war, ana ~ SUI spr H..
ing money and glorious promises "nt nmaTican
men If they land him safely at an American
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
DOOLEY-COLLINS

Miss Marguerite Collins and Mr.. Edward
F. Dooley were married with nuptial mass
at ST. Michaels Church. Second and Mas
ter streets, yesterday morning The Rev.
Hugh Dugan rector Of the church. oificiated
Miss Madeline Collins. sister of the bride,
was the bridesmaid, while Mr. Edward Col
Inns Jr a brother Of the bride, acted as
best man. The bride wore a gown of white
satin and georgette crepe and carried a
bouquet of lilies of the valley and orchids.
Following the ceremony there was we'd
ding breakfast at the home Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward ]. Collins. of
1851 North Second street, after which the
couple left for a wedding trip through the
South A number of out-of-town guests
attended
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
CON TR A AND
A Romance of the North Atlantic
By RANDALL PARRISH

course to pursue. AS sat there the rising
wind began to hurl rain against the closed
glass of the port. and | could hear the
splash of the drops on the deck overhead.
An oiled coat belonging to the skipper,
hung dangling from a hook and l slipped ii
on, extinguishing the light before closing
and locking the door Leayord was alone
at the table in the cabin which had al
ready been cleared of Its dirtled dishes,
Dade disappearing with the last load as
turned about. A quick glance told me that
neither Bascom nor Miss Vera were pres
cnt.
mo change in the wind is there. Mr.
Leayord?"
NO. sir Just a trife heavier. with bit
moro sea running: but the rain will keep
nicely"
80 observe. Most of the litter over
board?"
The heavier bits; some Of the tackle It
might be well to save. Anyway 1t is so
dark forward ! ordered the lads to knock
off until morning, sir"
Perfectly right IL the decks are clear
enough for us TO work ship I'll take look
about forward myself"
| had advanced to the companion steps
when Leayord's voice stopped me
Captain" he said in hoarse whisper
was you planning TO go forward alone?"
Certainly"
Leayord glanced about uneasily
We'll wouldn't, sir, II was you-not
tonight anyhow. The men are that ugly
there's no KNOWN what might happen. Do
you carry gun sr?'
why, no: I saw one there in a drawer
of Captain Hadley's desk You think the
situation Is as bad as that?"
I'D go back and get it. sir" he said
soberly. AN then keep to the afterdeck
till daylight"
THE men are drunk"
They've got liquor. an there's no use
searching for It in the dark. when day
light comes we've got a chance" He
hestated as though afraid Of going too far
what is 1t? you were about to suggest
something?"
well, sir. maybe It's not my place. but
If | was skipper there's only one thing I'd
try first of all to do, sir--Td put that mil
lionaire fellow you call Mccain where he'd
keep away from the men forward. He's the
one that's raisn' most o. the hell on
board"
His words were no more than an echo
of my own thoughts. An instant I stood
staring at the rain beating fercely against
the glass of the companion, then turned
back to the stateroom I had just left,
slipped the revolver out Of the desk drawer
into my pocket and re-entered the cabin,
lie, ord pushed back his chair,
Thank YOU" I said. II shall take your
advice"
will you need me on deck7"
Not at present this is your watch below.
| shall remain up with Olson he has
scarcely had experience enough to be left
alone yet. Better get what rest you can,
Mr., Leayord."
Very well, sir"
buttoned the oilskin closely about nv
throat and s<apped out on deck, the wind
driving the rs N full into my face, and, for
the moment, binding me-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
JAPAN SPEEDING UP SHIPS
Hopes to Share Trade With U. S., Says
Agent From Nagasaki

PITTSBURGH, May Japan has he
gan the construction of a great merchant
marine with which she hopes to share the
bulk Of the worlds trade with the United
States" said Takato Takata. of the firm of
Iwai & Co. of Nagasaki. Japan, who is here
placing orders for s1,962, 900 worth of steel
for shlpbulding purposes.
I'VE expect TO experience great difficulty
in obtaining steel at the present time" said
Takata. but we must get enough to start
the construction of twenty-eight vessels
simultaneously. The Japanese Government
Ia anxious to have these vessels completed
by 1918: then we will start on forty more
and keep on building as fast as we can
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
START PLAYGROUND WORK
Coatesville Employs Director, VIII o
Will Superintend Installation

COATESVTLLE. Pa, May /. - Coates
vile has launched its campaign to have
public parks and Fairgrounds. for which
the people recently voted $3.50 The city
and school board Jointly, will pay the ex-
penses of the places, and for this $500 has
been appropriated. +. d. Eichbauer. OF
Pittsburgh, an athlete, has been employed
at a salary of $4,000 per annum and has
arrived to take complete charge Of the
two tracts.
He will superintend the grading, etc. He
will have six assistants, to be appointed by
City Councils and the school board, at
salaries yet to be named.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
Autoist Sentenced for Killing Boy

POTTSVILLE, Pa. May /. John
Dunn a young business man of this city
convicted OF involuntary manslaughter, In
killing William Sullivan, small boy, at
St. Nicholas. year ago, was sem
fenced by Judge Koch TO two years in
Jail The testimony showed that Dunn
was driving an automobile at the rate of
fifty miles an hour and that he failed to
stop when he struck the boy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
APPROVE SCHOOL CLOSING
women's Clubs Support Movement !
Increase Farm Workers

BRISTOL Pa. May 1.--At the sprtn6'
meeting OF the Bucks County Federation &
Womens Clubs here approval was given 70
the movement to close the schools to aiIew
students TO work on farms. &
A discussion on this topic was Va by Nru.
Il, c. Mead of Buckingham. An appeal
TO the women Of the county to co-operate n.
Red Cross work was made by Mrs Henry
A. James, of Doylestown. president Of tfo'
federation, ~
These new officers we're elected: Mr..
John Blackfan, president: Miss LAur8
White. secretary; Mrs. George r. DoAn,
treasurer. They are all from NewtowH
An invitation to hold the next meeting e
Buckingham was extended by the Bucle-
ingham Chautauqua Circle, and was 40
cepted. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
Personals

Mr. and Mrs. I. Harrison Hutchinson. of
lakewood. Jobstown, N. j., entertained Sat
urday evening in honor of Miss Marion
Field Sharpless of Wyncote. whose mar
riaee to Mr.. John Lord Butler will take
place on Saturday, May 10. Miss Sharp
less was the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hutch.
inson over the weekend
Miss Eleanor Arnett entertained at a
oard party today in honor OF Mrs. Arthur
81. Hopkins and Mrs Joseph Dixon. Mrs
Hopkins, Il will be, remembered was Miss
Martha Porter Carrington, or Charleston,
q. c., before her marriage to Doctor Hop
kins, which took place in Easter week.
Mrs Edward d. Page entertained at
luncheon, followed by cards, today at the
Corinthian Yacht Club at Essington
Mr., and Mrs. Samuel COLON, Of Hans
berry street, Germantown, will entertain at
dinner tomorrow night at the Corinthan
Yacht Club at Essington.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Ansell, Of the
Cresheim Arms. Mt Airy. will give din
ner on Saturday at the Germantown
Cricket Club, before the governors ball.
Mr. and Mrs, Oscar Wood, of Gwynedd
Valley, were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
0sorge J. Flavell, of b4ss Wayne avenue.
Svsr sunday and attended the wedding of
Mis- 0facS Taussig and Mr.. George Ken
(h 49eyelt en estufosy. IS \ N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
Weddings
FISHER-STEPHENSON

An attractive noon wedding today was
that of Miss Helen Stephenson. daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. George c. Stephenson, Of
6741 North Thirteenth street, Oak Lane
and Mr.. Elmer w Fisher.
The bride, who was given in marriage by
her father wore gown of white net and
silver cloth and carried orchids, gardenias
and lilies of the valley. There were no at
tendants, The Rev l.. Y. Graham. assisted
by the Rev. f. J. Humiston, performed the
ceremony, which was followed by break
fast for the two families.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
Cape May Expects Big Crop

CAPE MAY, ~ j., May Through the
efforts Of the Cape May County oranges.
the farm demonstrator and the general re-
quest made by the Governor and the State
Agricultural Society. more acreage Of ground
has been plowed and put under tllage than
in any past year. Cape May County farm
ers expect a bumper crop of fruits this
year large acreage has been planted IN
potatoes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
North Philadelphia

Miss Mary NJ, German of 1907 North
Nineteenth street, entertained at cards last
evening at her home. The guests. who are
members of her 800" club. included Miss
Florence NJ. Hitchcock Miss Edith C. Clarke,
Miss Christine G. Cutler, Miss Lillian A.
Hitchcock. Miss Stephenie Everett Miss NJ
Allison Rank. Miss Edna Marian Lindner
Mrs Roscoe Schmidt, Mrs. Aaron L. Hen
ricks and Mrs. Henry r. Weber. Instead
of playing for prizes the members are doing
their "bit" for the country by donating the
money to the Red Cross Society.
The June class, 1914. of the Girls High
School will give luncheon on Saturday
at the Rittenhouse. Miss Margaret Jacobs,
the president, will be doastmistress. There
win be q program Of excellent music.
n,. -, = ~ - ~ c>.rrss Nerth nm
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

Among the patronesses for the affair to
be held al the Ritz-Carlton Hotel tomorrow
for the benefit of the Catholic Church Of st
Andrew-on-the-Iiill which is now being
built at Drexe Hill, will be Mrs John
Brady, Mrs. William Cashin. Mrs u. V.
Chambers, Mrs. Donald Duncan Mrs. Law
renee Flick, Mrs. William F. Henisler Mrs.
Joseph Hutchinson Mrs. John Jacoby, Mrs.
j. Washington Logic. Mrs. John Loughran n
Mrs. Catherine Mooher, Mrs. John Mulin,
Mrs. f, Mulrenan, Mrs Patrick McGlinchy,
Mrs. William McShane. Mrs Cornelius
Schlaechter Mrs. Charles Schonder, Mrs
Clement Sharhey, Mrs. Thomas Sattery and
Mrs. William Zintl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard F. Parker 545l
Ridge avenue Roxborough announce the
engagement of their daughter. Miss Mil
dred Custer Parker, to Mr.. Harold Ken
worthy Broome.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
Along the Main Line

Mr.. and Mrs. George I, Dorsey, of 1905
woodbine avenue, Ovcrbrook have left for
Atlantic City, where they will remain at the
St Charles for some time.
A costume dance will take place at the
Oyerbrook Golf Club on Wednesday, May g.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
Germantown

Mr. and Mrs. Peter McEvoy, of 80 West
Tulpehocken street entertained at dinner
last evening in honor of Mr.. McEvoy's sis
ter, Mrs Mary Feckenger, who later left
tor Spokane, Wash.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Brush, of Wes
Hortter street, Germantown, spent the week
end at their cottage In Ocean City, The,
returned by motor yesterday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

and Miss Marie T. Sullivan, of Camden
were married at Camden yesterday. at 5
O'Clock. After a brief honeymoon Mr.. and
Mrs tnderkoher will live in West Phila-
delphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Potter. .Jr., of New
York. have returned home after spending
several days as the guests OF Mrs, f. c.
Littlcton, Of the Fairfax Apartments, in
Germantown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

Mr. Robert NJ. Dougal, of Pittsburgh Is
spending several days at the Art Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

Mexico will be the subject of Miss Ade-
line w Edmunds's address on Wednesday,
when she will speak before the Matrons
Section of the L. n. s., in the Alumnae
Room
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

The American Jersey Cattle club was en-
tertained at luncheon at the White Horse
Farms Paoli, yesterday at o'clock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

The members Of the Mems Fellowship
club Of the Ticga Methodist Episcopal
Church have issued invitations for a mu-
sical and literary entertainment on Friday
night in the church chapel. Eighteenth and
Tioga streets. Dr. J. l.. lsenberg, of the
West Chester state Normal School, will
make an address.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Miller of 1881 North
seventeenth street, will leave during the
week for their summer home in Nentnor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

Mrs. John V, Ellison, assisted by the young
women Of the Lehigh Avenue Baptist
Church, will give Tour of the World" to-
night The first party will start from the
church at 1880 o'clock and will be followed
by others every fifteen minutes, conducted
by expert guides The countries to be vis-
red include Boston, in the United states :;
Italy. Japan. England and France.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

MRS. JOHN LIE ROY HUGO
Mrs. Hugg, whose marriage took
place in Lansdowne on Saturday
was Miss Helen Frances Loughney.
She is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John V. Loughney, of Lansdowne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

important meeting tonight at their head
quarters in Bank Hall, 2s09-11 Germantown
avenue followed by a luncheon. officers
VIII be nominated for the ensuing year. Mr..
George Wentworth Carr will make an ad-
dress on The Philadelphia Home Defense
Reserve" This proposed auxiliary citizens
police is to be organized Immediately. About
$4,000 men, II required. will serve In the
Eighteenth, Twenty-second and Thlrty-sixth
police districts. which are in the central
North Philadelphia section. The organiza
ton OF this force from York street to Alle-
gheny avenue and from sixth street to
Broad will be largely considered as the
immediate concern Of the local business
mems association. Mr.. George Drummond
is chairman pr1 tenn. of the movement All
men of the community are invited TO attend
the meeting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01
West PHILADELPHIA

Mrs. Charles Mercer Hicks, of 1920
Chestnut street, spent the weekend In New
York with her mother. Mrs. Perciral
Thomas, of Riverside drive, and attended
French play given at Brentwood Hall.
Bronxvlle, In which her daughter, Miss
Dorothy Hicks took part
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-01

Miss Edna Blumenthal of 1880 West
Erie avenue, is spending some time In New
York.