War Credit and World Affairs Stir America in Early War Days
Washington reports a seven billion dollar war credit to fund Allied efforts as Cuba and Brazil join the fight. Britain wins key gains against German lines, while a major explosion at Eddystone sparks fears of German espionage. Congress contemplates universal service to raise an army of two million, with the first 500,000 soon. The nation remains calm yet tense as plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
United
Cuba
Brazil
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
America
Eddystone
Schools and Centers in Rural Communities
The piece argues for using rural schools as community centers to engage both youth and adults. It notes New Jersey leading with Government Specialists and urges careful testing of the plan, while expressing preference for strong academic value alongside community use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal
Little Mary's
New Jersey
Keeping Track of Food in a Time of Scarcity
A New York official sent 76 dollars in telegrams and within hours 32 states offered 40 million pounds of food at pre shortage prices. The incident shows there is enough food and argues for a permanent national food communications system linking states cities and towns with officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gardens in Hershey area face underutilization
In and around Hershey many homes boast large gardens but only about one in five are properly used. With shortages and rising prices expected next summer families may struggle to afford fresh vegetables unless gardens are cultivated. Residents are urged to study garden guides and learn from neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Teralgy
Club Carnival a Busy Success for Hershey Men's Club
The Hershey Men's Club held a two part event with a dance and carnival to benefit the baseball team. Booths offered flowers candy ice cream and a self paying Dime Museum while the Hershey Young Men's Orchestra provided music. Allan Fidler won the prize cake walk and organizers included Walter Leibfried and John Snavely. A later banquet honored basketball players with remarks from Ward I Nicholas and S. D. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Men's Club
Zentmeyer
Edward Foster
H. Weigelt
Charles Nickel
Lewis Cassady
Edward Slesser
Frantz Zinner
Hershey Young Men’s Orchestra
Thomas Ingram
John Black
Allan Fidler
Walter Leibfried
John Snavely
Cake Booth
Harry Weighler
Fish Pond
James Murray
P. Erickson
Candy Booth
Paul Zentmeyer
Dime” Museum
M. Hinkle
E. Miller
Flower Booth
Harry Haverstick
C. Grube
T. Black
W. Leibfried
Hershey Cafe
S. D. Clark
Fred Clark
Ward I. Nicholas
Clark
Ward J. Nicholas
Ira Shenk
George Hench
Irvin Slesser
Edward Zimmerman
Howard Bomgardner
Harry Wirth
Levi Miller’s 69th Birthday Party In Hanoverdila
Last Saturday night Levi Miller celebrated his 69th birthday at his home near Hanoverdila. Friends and the Union Deposit Band surprised him with speeches by Christ, Landis, John Wagner, George Shertzer, Harry Fasnacht, Levi Miller, and his son Harvey J. Miller, plus a granddaughter Susan I. Miller recitation. About thirty band members attended along with many neighbors, and the music and community interest filled the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Miller
Union Deposit Band
Hanoverdila
Christ, Landis
John Wagner
George Shertzer
Harry Fasnacht
Harvey J. Miller
Susan I<. Miller
Philadelphia
Daniel Vetrick
Abraham Keller
Samuel Shope
Norman Shunts
Harry Cooper
Leroy Schaffner
Samuel Patrick
James Yingat
Thomas Patrick
Nathan Baschore
Teyi Miller
Mra
Kathe Smith
Grace
Harvey Ley Miller
Teeth Lecture Highlights Mothers Club Efforts
The Hershey Mothers' Club, dedicated to child welfare, hosted an admirable teeth lecture using national dental slides shared through the state association. Dr H G Mumma explained the visuals and offered practical tips, stressing that caring for children’s teeth could reduce sickness and improve growth and health. The event, held in the Science Room of Hershey Consolidated School, drew a large audience and applause for Dr Mumma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Mothers’ Club
National Dental Association
State Dental Association
H. G. Mumma
Mumma
M.S. Hershey Consolidated School
Derry Township
Klugh Narrow Escape From Carriage Mishap
Lynn Klugh an employee of the Chocolate Company had a narrow escape Sunday afternoon when he was thrown from a carriage he was driving near his home in Dillsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Klugh
the Chocolate Company
Dillsburg
Employment Bureau in Hershey Seeks Help and Housing
Help wanted notices for many positions in Hershey Pennsylvania. Listings include women alterations, milkers, young men for lumber and metal work, tinsmith, pipe fitting, machinists, painters, quarry and road work, steam drill operator, chocolate factory labor, tenant farmers, track repair, outside labor, factory youths over sixteen, and daily cleaning. Also room and board vacancies and used item sale notices. Apply at Hershey Employment Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber Department
Apply Employment Bureau
Hershey, Pa
Employment Bureau
Hershey
Hershey Employment Bureau
Easter Breakfast At YWCA Hosts A Social Gathering
Miss Ruth Rigler hosted a group of friends at an Easter breakfast in the YWCA rooms. Guests received small Easter baskets with eggs and included Mrs. Chase and several named attendees. The Sunshine Society held gymnasium activities, followed by refreshments after the event. Regular YWCA vesper services and Industrial Club meetings were also noted with a hike to Highland Park.
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Ruth Rigler
Young Women’s Christian Association
Mrs. Chase
Viola Lesser
Mabel Sollenberger
Gertrude Etzweiler
Anna Etzweiler
Krause
Mary Matter
Katie Miller
Liby Lebo
Marguerite Mulvaney
Mary Smith
R.H. Taylor
Derry Presbyterian Church
The
Sunshine Society
Industrial Club of the Association
Highland Park
Hershey Volunteers to Visit Palmyra for New Fire Truck Event
At the April 3 meeting Hershey Volunteer Fire Company accepted an invitation from Citizens' Fire Company of Palmyra to attend the June 16 housing of their new motor truck. A committee including Kraft, Conrad, Snavely, Kreider and Putt will arrange travel. Members should report promptly on attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Volunteer Fire Company
Citizens’ Fire Company of
Palmyra
A. C. Kraft
John P. Conrad
John F.snavely
John R. Kreider
J. K. Putt
Derry Church P. W. C. Class Holds Monthly Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the P. W. C. Class of the Derry Presbyterian Church was held at Miss Florence Gibble’s home on Tuesday evening. Miss Mildred Miller led a study period and the evening ended with social activities and refreshments.
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Derry Presbyterian Church
Florence Gibble
Mildred Miller
The Distinctive Message of the Presbyterian Church
Derry Presbyterian Church lists services and themes for Sunday. Morning worship at 10 30 includes a theme on the distinctive message of the Presbyterian Church Evening worship at 7 30 focuses on form of government and officer duties The John Elder Men's Bible Class meets with Paul Gingrich Monday April 16 at 8 Prayer Meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 followed by choir rehearsal The study titled Habakkuk will be used
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Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
The
John Elder Men's Bible
Paul Gingrich
United Brethren Church Bible School and Schedule
Bible School at 9 15. Preaching at 10 15. Christian Education and Junior Endeavor in the afternoon. Senior Endeavor at 2 00. Evening preaching at 6 30. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30.
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Christian Education
Christian Endeavor
Christian Senior Endeavor
Hla
Evangel Lutheran Holy Trinity notices
First Sunday after Easter Bible School at 9 15 A M Chief Sergica and Salmon 7 80 P M Taither League devotional meeting at 6 45 P M Theme Luthor at Worm All are cordially invited.
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Bible School
Sergica and
Salmon
Taither League Devoational
Luthor
Mrs Elizabeth Miller Hosts 67th Birthday Dinner
Mrs Elizabeth Miller celebrated her 67th birthday with a dinner at her daughter Mrs John Pancake’s home in Derry on Sunday. Guests included Frank Roth and family William Miller and family Mr and Mrs John Miller of Palmyra and Hershey. Many congratulated her, and she remained hale and optimistic about more years forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Miller
John Pancake
Derry
William Miller
John Miller
Palmyra
Hershey
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Hershey Press
J R. Snavely
Hershey Men’s Club
Levi Miller's
Dr. Mumma
Klugh
Wershey Transit Company
Hershey Pa
Euventy
Elershay Areas
R. H. Taylor
United Brethren Church
R. R. Butterwick
D. D
Evangel
Lutheran Church OF the Holy Trinity
John Irwin Meek
Hershey Trust Co
Maylfair
Penna
Walter T. Bradley
SS. E. Dormer
Ninth
Thompson Streets
Mrs. Miller
J. E. Gruber
Haire
Herahey
Derry Church
Yingst
Dr. M. L. Hershey
Hershey, Penna
Adinaliniatoy
Mwershey, PA
E. M. Hershey
Roane Noa
Berg
Harrisburg, Pa
Chocolate Ave
Mershey
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