Campbelltown Briefs and Local Notices
Campbelltown items note Jacob Bell denouncing deserters pensions as wrong and propose ocean disposal. Church services well attended. Miss Mary A Seltzer and Yain Grombein visit relatives in Palmyra. Daniel Yingsi begins home remodel for Benj Longe mecker. Arnold and Moyer in Hershey. sighting Spring Creek fish spear. Whitewash season renewal of fences. Hershey laundry team visits. Jake Reifsnyder as solicitor. Street car holds for Evening With the Knockers show. Huckster sells potatoes at 50 cents a bushel. Mrs Risser moves to Disinger Lesher home. Miss Bertha Moyer starts subscription school with ~25 students for two months. Harry Dissinger praised as horse trainer. potential Barnum Bailey link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bell
Congress
Reformed Church
Mary A Seltzer
Palmyra
Martin Seltzer
Yain Grombein
J. C. Grumbein
Daniel Yingsi
Benj
Longemecker
C. F. Arnold
Michael Moyer
Hershey
Spring Creek
Jake Reifsnyder
Jake
O. E
Campbelltown
Sudden Death of Local Resident Samuel Keiffer
Samuel Keiffer, about 55, died from heart failure on Saturday morning at a farm near Palmyra bought by M. S. Hershey. He leaves a wife and ten children. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Brethren church in Palmyra with interment at Gravel Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Keiffer
M. S. Hershey
Brethren Church
Palmyra
Gravel Hill
Y M C A Service Attendance Noted at Sunday Meeting
Twenty five men attended the Y M L C A service Sunday afternoon at 3 30. Rev A A Long D D of Hummelstown delivered the address What It Means to be a Christian. A similar service is planned for next Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Aml. CG. A
A. A. Long
D.D
Hummelstown
Otterbein Men’s Bible Class Elects Officers
At the regular monthly meeting Morris McCurdy was elected president Ira G Hershey as vice president Jonas Bashore as secretary and John A Keeney as treasurer. The class membership is 60 and it will send two delegates to the World’s sixth Sunday School Convention in Washington DC May 19-24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterbein Men’s Bible Class
Morris McCurdy
Ira G. Hershey
Jonas Bashore
John A. Keeney
Washington, D. C
Derry Presbyterian Church Service Times and Access
Location adjoins Mr M S Hershey grounds near Hershey’s greenhouse. Church Walk leads to the church. Rev C B Segelken minister. Morning worship 10 30. Evening worship 7 30. Sabbath School 1 30 P M. Y P S C E 6 45 P M. Public cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Hershey
Hershey
Green House
C. B. Segelken
Missionary Sermons and Branch Meeting Planned
Pastor G Romig will preach at Gravel Hill Sunday forenoon and again in the evening. Mrs J H Moyer and Mrs Robert L Hildebrand were elected delegates to the annual Branch meeting at Myers town April 26 to 28, with several others from this place attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. G. Romig
United Brethren Church
Gravel Hill
J. H. Moyer
Robert L. Hildebrand
Woman’s Missionary Society
Myerstown
Gravel Hill Brethren Sunday School Elects Officers
Gravel Hill United Brethren Sunday School elected officers led by Superintendent H K Bomberger and Assistant George Bomgardner. Albert Dissinger serves as secretary and E M Baum as treasurer. Choralist Mrs Albert Dissinger and librarian pair John Blouch William Rhoads plus executive committee E M Baum Hiram Hollingsworth Miss Marie Bixler. Three classes organized and an April 16 entertainment announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravel Hill
United Brethren Sunday School
H. K. Bomberger
George Bomgardner
Albert Dissinger
E. M. Baum
John Blouch
William Rhoads
Hiram Hollingsworth
Marie Bixler
Church Event Highlights Recitals and Anniversary Plans
The Christian Endeavor Society held a meeting featuring recitations solos and a short pastor address. Officers elected include President Webster C Noll Vice President William Laudermilch Secretary Anna Lutz and Treasurer Eugene Lutz. The church fourth anniversary is May 22 with a special observance program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Webster C. Noll
William Laudermilch
Anna Lutz
Eugene Lutz
Hershey Baseball Showdown Between Lucky Nine and Chocolate Bon Bons
On Saturday April 9 Hershey Park Athletic Field hosts a charity style game between the Lucky Nine led by Prof. Stuart and the Chocolate Bon Bons captained by Louis Brinker. First pitch is 2:30 PM with stunts promised. Referee not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Stuart
Louis Brinker
Hershey Park
Man Delivers Talk on Charity Hat Pass for Fund Drive
A speaker outlines a noncharged event where attendees may contribute via a passing hat. No admission fee is required, but contributions will be collected as the hat is circulated.
Y. M. C. A. Notes and Membership Contest
The Y M C A meeting will be held this Sabbath at 3 30 PM and all men are invited. The membership contest grows interesting with a $10 prize. Results begin in May and will be published in the PRESS. Current membership is 114, goal 150 by May 30, with Cocoa House as the future home and a 200 member target by fall opening.
Ptolemy's Nuptial Yacht Described in Ancient Text
The article details Ptolemy Philopater owning two nuptial yachts including the shatamegon, 12 feet long and 44 feet deep, with a carved colonnaded gallery, temples to Venus and Bacchus inside, 100 foot masts, and royal purple sails and cordage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptolemy
Ptolemy Philopater
Venus
Bacchus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bertha Moyer
Afiss Moyer
Harry Dissinger
Harry
Barnum & Bailey’s Circus
Y. M. GA Service
Derry Presbyterian Church
A. B. Ghureh
Notes
A. B. Church Notes
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