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The Morning Call from Allentown, Pennsylvania • 8

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THE ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1922 SEVEN TO GIVE "IN HIS STEPS" AT ST. PAUL'S REFORMED On this coming Friday evening the Christian Endeavor Society of St. Paul's Reformed church, East Hamilton and Dauphin streets, will present a religious in five acts, entitled "In His Steps" dramatic adaptation of the story by Charles M. Sheldon, editor of the Christian Endeavor World, and Prof. Frank H.

Lane, of the University of Pittsburgh. The drama discloses the hardships of a printer tramp, who had been traveling in vain in search of work. He 1g finally driven to appeal for charity in an aristocratic church, where he faints from fatigue in his attempts to disclose the facts, which lesson caused prominent members of the churoh to take the pledge to follow more closely "Steps of Jesus," and ask themselves the question, "What Would Jesus Do?" The action of the play portrays the deeds that were accomplished for the betterment of the city and how one that had been saved became a martyr to the cause. The cast of characters are: C. W.

Everett, printer tramp; John McQuilken, pastor of the First Reformed church: Thomas Smith, editor of the News; Uriah Bougher, managing editor of the News; Mra. C. W. Everett, Millionairess; Miss Ruth Frankhouser, a singer of promise; Harvey Ache, a noted surgeon; Paul Fegley, a railroad superintendent; George Stephens, clerk in News office; Harvey Focht, Paul Schmoyer, Arthur Schmoyer, Theodore Heeps, and William Martin, newsboys; Florence Kresge, Madam Page; Dorothy Parton, Mrs. Winslow; Grace Moore, a child of the slums; Mabel Whitehead, Grace Moore, and Rhoda Cornell, society friends; Mabel Breiner, Olive Reichard and Robert Smith, servants.

Those still holding tickets dated May 8-4, at which time the weather was inclement, can use them on Friday evening. The general public is invited to performance and a special inivtation is extended to the officers and members of the societies of Lehigh County Union Christian Endeavorer. There will be a small charge for admission. AT THE HOSPITALS Allentown. Admitted: Myrtle Peters, Wescoesville; Preston Kratzer, Bethlehem; Richard Peters, Wescoesville; George Reinnert, 318 East Union street; John Roberts, Slatington; Chester Brehr, 134 Front street; Ethel Green, 516 Chestnut street; Watson Saurchi, 549 Warren street.

Discharged: Preston Kratzer, Bethlehem. Sacred Heart. Admitted: Mrs. Leah Foley, 209 N. Fifth street; Mrs.

Katie Weiss, 137 South Seventh street; Irwin Benfeld, Mertztown; John H. Repass, Mercersburg: Landis, Bethlehem; Mabel Gepp, 139 South Lumber street; Thomas Wilson, 620 North Eighth street: Andrew Shando, Reading. Discharged: Aloysius M. Schenk, 417 Linden street; Kenneth Miller, Lenhartsville; Given Landis, Bethlehem. Actions Started George L.

Kern began an action in assumpsit against the Union Provision is which the plaintiff seeks to recover a bonus of 5 per cent from the profts of a year. The Krell Shoe Corporation has brought suit against Richard Karll, trading as the R. K. Shoe to recover a balance of $692.10 on a bill of goods. The original bill.

according to a statement filed, was $1097.10, upon which payment of $375 was made. HILLEGASS CASE GOES OVER UNTIL JUNE 5TH Argument was made before Judge Reno Wednesday in the case of H. Vinkelstein against Max Rosenberg, administrator of William Sofransky, deceased, and Max Rosenberg, administrator of Charles Appel, deceased. In the case of the American Gypsum company against the Bethlehem Fabricators Corporation, a rule was issued for want of sufficient affidavit of defense, and a new affidavit of defense was filed. The equity action of Hannah Schnurman against Dr.

Jesse Z. Hillegass was continued until the first Monday in June, when final settlewill be made after argument In banc. The action involves the property 254 Linden street, which it was alleged was conveyed by Dr. Hillegass to the Krause Motor company, but which is also claimed by the plaintiff in the action. Judge Reno did not join in the appointment of Miles Frederick and Henry Gladstone as auditors of the Allentown school district because he was solicitor for the board of school directors during a portion of the time covered by the audit.

In an opinion Judge Reno discharged the rule for a specific bill of particulars in the divorce action of Earl E. Bruch against Bessie C. Bruch. MOTOR EXPRESS OPERATOR HELD FOR TRIAL AT COURT Wayne Palm, of Reading, who formerly operated the Logical Motor Express company in this city, at a hearing Wednesday before Alderman (Bower, entered bail for court to answer to a charge of conducting a business under an assumed name, without a proper registration certifcate. The prosecution was brought by Attorney Orrin E.

Boyle on behalf of a client to whom Palm is said to have been indebted. The defendant is a former well known athlete and his father is said to be head of the Palm body works at Reading. DEATH MERTZ-In this city, May 17, 1922, Frank son of Frank and Margaret (nee Kline) Mertz, aged 11 years, 11 months and 16 days. Private funeral services be held at the parent's home, 1447 Turner on Saturday. Interment will be privately in Fairview cemetery.

G.O.H. Party For Wm. H. Weikert. A large number of relatives and friends from this city and Philadelattended the birthday celebration given Wm.

H. Weikert, who passed the fiftieth milestone in life's journey on Sunday, May 7. Noteworthy among the many gifts, Mr. Weikert received was a birthday cake from his sister, Mrs. Henry Krause.

Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. William Weikert, Miss Flora Weikert, Mr. and Mrs. Henry P.

Krause, Edwin Krause, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kohlbrenner, of Allentown; Mr. and Mrs. John Netferdorf, Mr.

and Mrs. Philip Eggert, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Glockner and Howard Kohlbrenner, of Philadelphia.

Dresses of crepe de chine have sleeves of printed silks. LAID TO REST ROSE BILLOWITSCH Rose, the seven- daughter of Frank and Anna Billowitsch, died early Tuesday morning at the parents' home, 348 North Fourth street, diphtheria. She was a pupil in the second grade of the Sacred Heart school. Besides the parents, the following brothers and sisters survive: William, John, Albert, Joseph, Anna, Emma. Agnes and Theresa.

The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock and was strictly private. Rev. Vincent Hillenbrand, of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, officiated at the grave in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. The family thanks relatives and friends for the kindness shown during the hours of bereavement. JOHN C.

KOEHLER. The funeral of John C. Koehler, son of Mr. Al and Mrs. Samuel Koehler, of Ninth and Washington streets, was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with services at the home of the parents.

Large numbers of relatives and friends were present. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery, West Catasauqua. Mr. Koehler was shot and killed in a quarrel at Moore, where he had been a tire salesman. A neighbor has been charged with the shooting.

WILLIAM ENGLERT The funeral of William Englert, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Englert, who lost his life when he fell down a cesspool on Saturday evening, was held Tuesday afternoon from the home of the parents, 451 North Sixth street. It was attended by many relatives and friends. Services were conducted Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, by Rev.

Father Post, and interment was made in Holy Sepulchre cemetery, Father Hillenbrand, officiating at the grave. Four little cousins acted as the pall bearers. The floral tributes were as follows: Pillow or roses and lilies, parents; basket of sweet peas, Hammersly-Fergeson family, Aunt Christina, Dr. Hendricks and family, Dorothy Hartzell, Mr. and Mrs.

Herman Kuebler, Aunt Agnes and Uncle Joseph; basket of roses, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Geiger, Aunt Gertrude and Uncle Charles; wreath of sweet peas and roses, Aunt Catherine; spray of roses, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Geiger; spray of sweet peas, Edward, Babs and Marjory, Mr.

and Mrs. George Geiger, Mignon and Paul Weaver, Mrs. Susan Brown; spray of snow balls, Brenner family; hyacinths, Grandparents Englert and family, Francis and Aunt Emma; spray of tulips, Mrs. Roth and daughter; spray of calla lilies, Mr. and Mrs.

William Beehrle; spray of lilies of the valley, Mrs. R. Nippert; spray of carnations, Uncle Henry and Aunt Martha, Freyman family, Aunt Margaret and John, Great Grandmother Minder; hand bouquet, A slumber robe was presented by Aunt Mary. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the many neighbors and friends for the kind acts of sympathy shown during the bereavement. OBITUARY EMMA E.

KLECKNER After an illness of eight months with complications, Emma E. (nee Deshler) Kleckner died at 10 o'clock on Tuesday night at the home of her brother, 33 North Second Bangor, "in her sixty-third year. There survive two brothers, Henry D. Deshler, of Belviaere, N. and O.

R. Deshler, of Bangor, with whom she made her home. She was a member of the Reformed church in Emaus for many years and the funeral services will be conducted there on Saturday following brief services at her late home at 10.30 a. m. Rev.

D. E. Schaeffer will officiate. Interment will be made in the Western Salisbury cemetery. Undertaker Steinmetz has charge of the remains.

MRS. HOWARD HAWK Elizabeth, wife of Howard Hawk, dropped dead in her back yard at her home in East Weissport, on Tuesday morning, aged 44 years. Death was caused by heart trouble. She is survived by her husband and one son, Earle. Also two brothers, Warren Fat Folks Get Thin Reliable, Home Reduction System Fat persons, particularly those from 10 to 60 pounds above normal weight, will be interested to lcarn that they might reduce weight and measurements while eating all they need and while really enjoying the becoming slender and healthier.

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Agnes Ziegler, of Hazleton. EMMA EDWARDS. Emma wife of George D. Edwards, died at the residence, Snyder's Church, Allen township, Northampton, county, aged 40 years. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Services will be held at the home. Interment will be made in Snyder's Church cemetery. Born in Seemsville, November 25, 1881, deceased was a daughter of the late George and Rebecca Person Ziegenfuss. The husband and two daughters, Mary and Gladys, at home; a sister, Mrs. Robert Tanner, Snyder's Church, and three brothers, survive.

The latter are Henry Ziegenfuss, of Northampton; Milton Ziegenfuss, of Weaversville; George Ziegenfuss, of Jacksonville. WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN. William Zimmerman died at his late home, 818 Main street, Hellertown. He was in his fifty-sixth year. Death resulted from a complication of diseases.

He was born in Williams township, Northampton county, the son of the late Lacinus and Maria Zimmerman. He is survived by his widow, two brothers, Jeremiah Zimmerman, of Wind Gap, and Abraham Zimmerman, of Williams township, one sister, Mrs. Thomas Sherer, of Easton. JOHN M. KRAMLICH.

John M. Kramlich, aged 40 years, son of Mrs. Albert T. Kramlich, of Allentown, died in the Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, after an extended period of sleeping sickness. He was a former resident of Allentown.

He resided at Fox Chase, a suburb of Philadelphia, and is survived by his widow, Hester, and one daughter, Elizabeth. His mother, a brother, A. Warren, of Allentown, and the following sisters also survive: Mrs. John McSleary, of Birmingham, Mrs. Frank H.

Kinsey, of Newark, N. and Mra, Walter Jordan, of Bethlehem. AMANDUS WASSUM. Amandus Wassum, -known resident of Slatington, died Tuesday evening at 5.30 o'clock at the Allentown Hospital, following a heart attack. Mr.

Wassum was admitted to the hospital, May 10, to undergo an operation for obstruction of the bowels. He was aged 65 years, 6 months and 12 days. Mr. Wassum was born at Rock- CUT THIS -IT IS WORTH MONEY Cut out this slip, enclose with 5c and mail it to Foley 2835 Sheffield Chicago, writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills for pains in sides and back; rheumatism, backache, kidney and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets, wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartio for constipation, billousness, headaches, and sluggish bowels.

Sold everywhere. dale, a son of the late Tilghman and Sally Wassum. For many years he was a driver for the Atlantic Refining Company, and was an active and a charter member Slatington Chamber, No. 6.. K.

of F. He was preceded in death by his wife two years ago, and by a son, Arthur, two months ago. There survive the following children: Harry, Amos, Clarence, Amandus, Gordon, Winfield, Howard Shenton and Mrs. Gilbert Rustay, Slatington, and Mrs. Edward Heelan, Allentown.

These sisters and brothers also survive: George Superior, Mrs. William Lichty, Mrs. Martin Reinhart, Allentown, and Mrs. Wesley Druckenmiller, Stiles. late Walnut street, SlatThe funeral, will be held from his ington, on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock (standard time).

will be conducted at the house and in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church, by Rev. J. S. Erb.

Interment will be made in Union cemetery, Slatington. Chat About Your Friends Max Albert resigned as secretary of the New Star Stores, Inc. P. W. Gray, of Florida, has entered the employ of the Allen Poster company.

Mrs. L. Amder, of South Dakota, was the guest of her brother, I. Mankowitz. Daniel Gehris, of 817 Susquehanna on Monday celebrated his 14th birthday anniversary.

RadIs, Jacob Griffith, of celebrated 48 South her birthday anniversary on Monday. Atty. George Lutz and Mrs. Lutz, left yesterday morning for Atlantic City where they will spend a week. Frank Fina and son John, of Nazareth, former residents of Allentown, transacted business here on Tuesday.

Lucille and Isabel Posternock, of Philadelphia, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Caplan, 634 Turner street. Mrs.

Wesley Fritz, of Northampton, 1g visiting her daughter, Mrs. William Snyder, 132 North Fifth street. Mra. Parke C. Longnecker and children, of Philadelphia, guests at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles H. oVariehave Frank, returned. of 232 Railroad street, and Frank Hersh, of 864 Hanover avenue, spent Saturday and Sunday at Walnutport and Slatedale. Miss Pearl Mankowitz, of New York, visited Mr.

and Mrs. J. Man- Y. W. C.

A. Calendar May 18-Business girls' council supper; Sharon, Hilaritus, -he-ha, Secours, Rainbow Rose 'and Ever Ready meetings. May 19-Jr. Triangle and Alo'us meetings; Wo-he-lo supper and Mothers' party; Laf-a lot Day Nursery. party.

20-Summit Lawn encorps tertainment parents. COMING EVENTS. The following events are scheduled on the date mentioned. Avold conflicting the Chamber Commerce--Bell Phone dates by conferring with or notifying 397-Consolidated-2242. May 18-12 o'clock noon-KiwanisHotel Allen.

May 18-1 Club Luncheon--Lehigh Country Club. May 19-12 o'clock Hotel Allen. May P. Day Chapter--Home of Mrs. Charles Graham-1346 Linden St.

May 19--8 P. Estate BoardChamber of Commerce. May 19-8 P. Practical Psychology Club--Zion Reformed Chapel- -Hamilton Church George W. Lutz, Pennsburg, Pa.

May 20-12 o'clock noon--Executive Committee -Allentown Flag Day Association--Elks' Home. May 22--12 o'clock noon-Quota ClubHotel Allen. May 22-3 P. Club- -Resid of Mrs. S.

Butz. 111 N. Fourth St. Mr. Brown on Contemporary American Literature.

May P. -Annual Banquet and Ladles' Night of the Lehigh Valley Association of Credit Men--Lehigh Country ClubSpeaker Mr. J. H. Tregoe, Secretary-Treasurer, National Association of Credit Men.

May 23-Musical-Women's Auxiliary of Muhlenberg College--Home OL Mrs. Geo. K. Mosser, Trexlertown. May 26--8 P.

AssociationChamber of Commerce. We Give Best Victor Service of OU a want certain a style- Victrola we have it. A certain popular Victor Record is wanted for the evening company--we have it. No matter what your Victor want or when you want it--we have it because in our Talking Machine Department we deal exclusively in Victrolas and Victor Records. Kramer's Music House 544 Hamilton St.

kowitz, 218 North Fifth street. Miss Mankowitz and Miss Ambler left for New York. Fred G. Knauss, a member of the M. C.

Ebbecke Hardware company, is receiving congratulations upon the arrival Tuesday night of a baby boy in the family. Marvin Snyder, of 182 North Fifth street, on Monday evening was serenaded by the Juvenile band, of which he is a member. He has been ill for eight weeks. The band brought him a fine basket of fruit. Congressman Fred B.

Gernerd, who came on from Washington to vote at the primary election, returned Tuesday At Philadelphia he met his mother, who also came to Allentown to cast her ballot. Mrs. Harley E. of No. 721 N.

Eighth street, secretary of the I. HI. N. Circle, of Kings Daughters, left on Tuesday morning for Lititz, to attend the State Convention of Kings Daughters. She will return on Friday.

Miss Ruth Wuchter, of New York city, and her sister, Mrs. George Heller and family, of Easton, spent Sunday with their brother, Arthur, at 117 North Ninth street. James Flynn, also of New York, was a member of the party. Superintendent of the Water Department Thomas J. Roth, Chief gineer William Schnable and City Chemist Harry Krum will leave for Philadelphia today to attend the national convention of American Water Works Superintendents.

The convention will last a week. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Erhard, of Scranton, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

John Dickebohm, 123 South street. On Sunday, accompanied by Mrs. Dickebohm, the visitors made an automobile trip to Philadelphia, where they visited friends. Miss Amanda Moser, of Reading, one of the delegates of the Lutheran synodical conference of the United States, is the guest for a week of Mrs. R.

S. Leisenring, 28 South Seventh street. Miss Emma Grim, of Kutztown, also a delegate to the above conference, will be Miss Leisenring's guest for the week. Stanley Moyer, business manager for the local stage employes will leave this morning for Cincinnati, Ohio, where he will attend a convention of the theatrical men held In Senton Hotel. He will be accompanied by H.

Brey, representing the local moving picture operators and H. Lynn, resenting Bethlehem. Col. A. D.

Hutchinson, chief marshal for the Memorial day parade, has recovered sufficiently a two week's attack of indigestion, that he is able to be out. His first appearance on the street was made Wednesday night, when he attended the meeting of the general Memorial Day committee. KUNZ'S ORCHESTRA WILL TOUR SEVERAL STATES Charles Kunz's orchestra, playing in Mealey's Auditorium since organized a year ago and in other parts of the state, Maryland West many, Virginia, has been recognized by the Paul Whiteman booking agency, of New York, as second to none in the state and comparing favorably with any of the Whiteman orchestras sent out, and as such Director Kunz has been tendered a contract by Samuel Goldman, general manager of the agency, to appear under his direction for the summer months. The orchestra will play its last engagement in this city under the name of Kunz's orchestra, May 25, when Director Kunz and his accomplished musicians will appear at the Kiwanis banquet in Odd Fellows Hall. After that date the orchestra will be known as the Swanee Melody Boys, and under this name will make their first appearance locally, playing at Central Park, May 31, for the Camera Club.

The orchestra's bookings with the Whiteman agency opens May 30, afternoon and evening at Lancaster. After that date Mr. Goldman will have laid out a route to be covered by the orchestra. During its travels, Mr. Goldman intends featuring Director Kunz, whose ability as a pianist has attracted nearly every one of the foremost orchestra managers that has appeared in this city.

Tempting offers have been made the gifted young pianist, who is also an organist of abilreplacing Prof. J. Birmelin at the ity, organ in the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, when Prof. Birmelin is otherwise engaged, has refused them all, preferring to remain close to Allentown, his home and his mother. To-night in Mealey's Auditorium the orchestra will play for the regular Thursday night dance patrons.

The orchestra will be augmented, and will play a program extending from 8.30 until 12 o'clock. FISH-FISH-FISH ROE SHAD BUCK SHAD PORGIES SEA TROUT STEAK FISH HARD SHELL CRABS SCALLOPS CRAB MEAT Columbia Green House 1143 Hamilton Street, Harrison Proprietors Lehigh 4790 Bell 995-M day at 2.15 p.m, standard time. Services will be held in Miller's Church and interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining. MRS. SAMUEL MILLER.

Mary Jane Miller, nee Ritter, widow of the late Samuel Miller, ex-sheriff of Lehigh County, died on Tuesday at midnight, at her late home, at Miller's Church, of apoplexy, aged 80 years. She was born at North Whitehall Township, the daughter of the late Henry and Catherine, nee Rickert, Ritter. Her husband preceded her in death by seven years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Henry Brader, Laurys; one son, Victor Miller, Weissport; one half sister, Mrs.

John Schaffer, Easton, and two half brothers William Kern, Bangor, and John Kern, Scheidy. Nine grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held from her late home at Miller's Church, on Sun- FRANK R. MERTZ. Frank son of Frank C.

and Margaret K. (nee Kline) Mertz, died at the parent's home, No. 1447 Turner street last night at 10 o'clock, aged 11 years, 11 months and 16 days. The parents and 3 sister, Miss Dorothy Mertz, a school teacher, survive. The funeral will be held privately from the parents' home on Saturday.

Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. Auto Electrical Trouble Repaired I. X. L. Co.

42 N. Sixth St. DOLLAR DAY MILLINERY SALE TODAY and FRIDAY TWO WONDERFUL GROUPES A COLLECTION OF FINE MILLINERY AT "ONE DOLLAR" INDEED WORTHY OF THE HIGHEST COMMENT. HATS FOR EVERY OCCASION FOR WOMEN, MISSES AND CHILDREN. BIGGEST MILLINERY EVENT IN YEARS.

GROUP NO. 2 Beautiful Dress Hats A GREAT SURPRISE AWAITS Values Up to $10. YOU AT $2.98 FOR HIGH 2.90 A MILLINERY SALE OF HIGH CLASS CLASS HATS OF DISTINC- HATS PRICED AT ONLY A FRACTION -COME EARLY! OF THEIR WORTH. SMART 27 N. Sixth HATS Allentown Vogue In the "FARR" Sale -Today, Tomorrow, Saturday Save $3.55 a pair on these Women's Sport Styles 1.45 For $8 Values Your choice of Tans, Grays, Browns and Patent, embracing this season's smartest combinations.

Eighteen styles to select from. Genuine Calf, Kid, Suede and Patent Leathers, all of fine quality. The styles include Strap Pumps and Oxfords, leather and rubber soles. All styles of heels, all sizes, and widths. FIRST FLOOR DEPT.

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