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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
4
Local anglers are advised of new fishing regulations in Pennsylvania for trout streams and other waters. Rules cover allowed gear, seasons for terrapin, prohibited methods, and penalties, stressing compliance and owner consent for introducing carnivorous fish.
Hershey Monarchs lost at home to the Vincome five of Harrisburg after a strong opening by Hershey. Bomgardner led Hershey with 21 points including five field goals and eleven free throws, while Allen Clark Dressler added multiple baskets. Kauffman and Hall topped the visitors' scoring.
Hershey High baseball opened the season with a Wednesday game at Annville and a Thursday game at Thimmelstown. Manager Brown praised the team’s practice showing and expressed confidence in a successful season ahead.
The Banner Club held a profitable food sale with proceeds described as enough to fund dresses. Eva Runkle and Sara Hen shue won prizes for the largest number of donations and for scouring.
Detroit manager Hughey Jennings ranks Pep Young of the Harrisburg Club and now with the Detroit Tigers as the second baseman closest to Eddie Collins in the American League. Jennings cites Young’s fielding ability, instincts, and improving hitting, noting he could become the league’s most valuable keystone man aside from Collins if his training pace continues.
Local baseball fans await Hershey's plan for a strong nine this season. The Young Men's Club discussed the baseball program at its monthly meeting but details were not ready for publication. There is hope for a revived Industrial League and a meeting to organize it soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Behrena of Beaver visited Grant Bomgardner on Sunday. Miss Judith Shenk and Miss Irma Hocker visited Mrs. Ray Gruber at Hummels town on Wednesday. Abraham Winters sold a pair of fine horses to a dealer from Lebanon. Riley Shepler bought a Ford, with Morria Foreman of Hockersville and Edwin Stover of Stovardale also purchasing cars. A former nearby owner rents property including John Longenecker's one house. Misses Judith and Erma Shopler spend the week with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hamilton of Campbelltown.
Rev N L Linebaugh leads Bible School at 9 15 with sermon at 10 15 Junior and Intermediate Hour at 2 00 Christian Endeavor at 6 30 sermon at 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 Theme The Second Coming of Jesus.
Sunday school opens at 9 30 a m with a 10 30 a m sermon The Christian Endeavor begins at 6 45 p m followed by another preaching service at 7 30 p m.
Choir rehearsal Friday evening at 7.30. Holy Communion Sunday evening with preparatory service. Confirmation services also held that evening. Services begin at 7.00. Bible School planned Sunday morning at 9.15.
The Church of the Brethren lists a Thursday prayer meeting at 7.30 p m and Sunday school at 9.30 a m. A preaching service follows at 7.30 p m with a 6.30 p m Christian meeting. In the Union Circuit Fishburn’s Church preaches at 10.30 a m and has a Christian Endeavor at 6.30 p m. Union Deposit holds preaching at 7.30 p m.
Reporters publish a controversy over a $1000 gift to Dr Brumbaugh during his gubernatorial run minus a campaign contribution entry. David B Oliver, brother of Senator Oliver, says the check was meant to aid the campaign and not a personal gift. Brumbaugh camp asserts blackmail claims and political maneuvering surrounds the dispute.
The Mothers' Meeting took place last night in the school building with Mrs Ewing Cain and Mrs Edivin Hershey acting as hostesses.
Misses Lesher were guests of Eden Stoner and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cassel are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a daughter on Thursday, April 13. Elmer Straw visited Linglestown Sunday. Ira J. Bacastow of Hershey visited Eden Stoner Sunday. H. H. Cassel of Hummelstown visited Sunday evening. D.H., Stahle and Jacob Ensminger were guests of Elmer Straw Sunday. Master Stoner is at Annville visiting grandparents for several weeks.
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