Local notes from Hummelstown and surrounding towns
Hummelstown and nearby communities share a string of social notes. Philadelphia visitor Miss Adelaide Gay visits her grandfather Dr. Thomas G. Fox while families such as Stricklers, Ettle, Wheeler, and Longeneckers are noted in weekend trips and Easter vacation visits. Born to A. Brandt, a baby boy arrives. Holy Week services announced for Reformed and Lutheran churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Gay
Philadelphia
Thomas G. Fox
Frank Strickler
Landis Strickler
Martha Elizabeth
Highspire
Hilda Ettle
New York Deaf and Dumb Institution
Frank Wheeler
Warren Longenecker
State College
Hiram Longenecker
A. Brandt
Lawrence Wolfe
Steelton
Moonlight Walk From Hummelstown To Swatara
A group of young men walked from Hummelstown to Swatara by moonlight last Monday night. Participants were M. Wenerich John Bordner Irvin Baer Carroll Light H Goodman Charles Fasnacht and Lester Ebersole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummelstown
Swatara
M. Wenerich
John Bordner
Irvin Baer
Carroll Light
H. Goodman
Charles Fasnacht
Lester Ebersole
Reception Honors Hida Ettle and Norman Helf at H. H. S.
The Class of High School held a Monday reception at P. V. Behney's home in honor of Miss Hida Ettle and Norman Helf. The evening featured card games and social activities followed by refreshments for listed guests including Hilda Ettle and Norman Helf among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. V. Behney
Hida Ettle
Norman Helf
Hilda Ettle
Mary Bolton
Blanche Cassell
Irene Gerber
Pearl Behney
Esta Kilmer
Rebecca Sutcliffe
Ethel Ebersole
Margie Nissley
Violet Gingrich
Metzgars Entertain 5300 Club On South Hanover Street
Miss Marion Metzgar entertained the 5300 club at her home on South Hanover Street Saturday afternoon. Guests included Misses Edna Walters Ada Walters May Hershey Hilda Houck Grace Schaffner Blanche Eber sole Lillie Walton Helen Fox Violet Gassell Emma Walton Ethel Hendricks and Marion Metzgar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Metzgar
South Hanover Street
Edna
Ada Walters
May Hershey
Hilda Houck
Grace Schaffner
Blanche Ebersole
Lillie Walton
Helen Fox
Violet Gassell
Emma Walton
Ethel Hendricks
Reformed Church Notes Rev John P Diepfenderfer
Holy Week services on Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings at 7 45. The rite of confirmation and holy baptism will be administered on Good Friday evening.
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John H. Aneman
Swatara Township
Second
Landis Streets
W. F. Chambers
John P. Dieipfenderfer
Easter Sunday Services Include The Risen King Cantata
The article notes Easter Sunday morning and evening church services with a cantata titled The Risen King. It lists an introduction chorus ensemble and several musical numbers including choruses recitations solos and a finale by the choir. A congregational reception for new members follows on Monday at 8 o'clock and the public is invited.
Nutmeg in Custard Sparks Domestic Blame
In a humorous exchange Figg teases about a green servant girl who added a pinch of nutmeg to custard. His wife claimed she did not, but Figg confirms she did and nearly choked from the blame.
Sleep Talk Sparks Laughing Defense in Matrimonial Tale
A humorous exchange shows a husband admitting a pay raise failed to help him, as his sleep talking reveals secrets to his wife. The gag hinges on trust and irony within a domestic setup, highlighting a light moment of marital miscommunication.
Pretty Steady Jones Boy Quote
A light exchange about a carpenter named Jones, noted for his steadiness, with one worker asking if he can hire him and another quipping that he is so steady he would be motionless. The dialogue captures a Western era bravado and humor.
Evening Thought on Honesty to Loved Ones
A poetic reflection contrasts social guests and familiar affection. It laments flattery toward strangers while harming those who love us best, noting how we shed gentleness and give harsh judgments to our closest circle.
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B. S. Runkle
Hershey
L. G. Hummel
Harrisburg
Carroll Hummel
Harrisburg Academy
Charles Smith
Franklin Smith
W.H. Etiele
The
Gordon Manufacturing Company
Sarah Henderson
Joseph Grass
Steerton
Reed H. Walmer
Eliza Walmer
Joseph Leidig
Charles Leidig
J. G. Hommel
Harry Strickler
E Mumma
Robert Ream
Mr. Ream
Edgar Barnes
A. Eby
Hooker
Charles Holsberg
Fidela Holsberg
Orpheum
Catherine Rohrer
Far Rockaway, N. Y
J. N. Gber
Nye and Conrad
C. A. Cassel
F. and M. Academy
Herbert Schaffner
F. and
M. College
Ruth
Helen Moyer
Reading
J. J. Nissley
John Moyer
Camp Hill
Central Hotel
Emery
Omar L. Hummel
Hiummelstown, Pa
R. C. Grove
West Main Street
Star Theater
N. Railroad Street
Hummelstown, Pa
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