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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
4
Western Union and general news items invited. Plain report notes long distance connections and associated general articles for TrrepHone and Trugerapu in the 211 2 entry.
Detailed timetable for trolleys between Hummelstown Harrisburg Hershey Palmyra and Lebanon with first and last cars on Sundays and weekdays. Includes train times east and westbound, café and restaurant hours, bank store and library hours, and post office operations with Sunday closures and mail schedules.
The Hershey community widens beyond its famous factory as residents seek better living conditions. They value open spaces fresh air clean water nutrition and sane surroundings over mere profit. The town’s plan centers on manhood making through healthy living and beauty in flowers plants and trees.
Experts visited Hershey to advise on planting and town beauty, but residents already did more than expected. In a month papers called the town Beautiful Hershey, a badge that reflects ongoing plans kept under wraps, with results to be enjoyed by supporters once completed.
The piece argues that postwar reform should rise from war fear toward a world court or international authority. It cites Browning Settlement’s world anthem and urges nations to unite for peaceful, cooperative governance and an end to rulers who weaponize conflict.
Hershey evolved from farmland twelve years ago to a major global cocoa and chocolate supplier. When Europe cut off imports during the war, American producers filled the gap, making Hershey a household name and a symbol of industrial progress in business and on ships worldwide.
The piece argues reading should be purposeful, warning that entertainment driven reading dulls ambition. It contrasts public libraries favoring fiction with the need to seek value in what is read, urging readers to make their reading meaningful and growth oriented.
Large attendance at the Church of the Holy Trinity for Rev. F C Krapf's farewell sermon and social. Mrs Krapf praised as center of interest. resolutions extolling his work in Palmyra Hershey to be framed and sent. Lancaster Lutheran Conference praised the Palmyra Hershey parish and Hershey church project. Rev J D M Brown to preach in Hershey Sunday.
A wedding in Hummelstown linked the Davis and Emerich families drawing attendees from Hershey and Reading. Miss Tillie Mae Davis married Mr. Lewis Philip Emerich at her parents home with Rev. A S Lehman officiating. The event included a maid of honor, ring bearer, best man, a reception, and a large company from nearby towns.
Warm weather brings changes at the YWCA with a Friday afternoon gym class shifting to summer fancy work. Miss Burch leads the first session this afternoon, continuing May and June for eight lessons in the children's gymnasium. A supper will follow Sunday evening in the YWCA Cafeteria to celebrate winter class success.
About three dozen kindergarten pupils at M. S. Udishey Consolidated School will hold a Spring Party Friday at 1 80 o'clock in the Isindorpgarten. Miss Margaret Langworthy leads with mothers assisting. Mrs. Tara Wershey and Mrs. Wilbur Dubois hosted the Mothers’ Meeting, and Min. I. M. Worshey was elected president of the Mothers’ association.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 30 a m Theme The Old Old Story Mission Band at 2 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Theme The Holiness of God Web 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Theme The Cross the Crook and the Crown
Reverend N L Linebaugh leads Bible School at 9.15 a m with sermon at 10.15 a m on the theme Third Word Junior hour at 2 p m and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m followed by a 7 30 sermon on Pishers Prayer meeting Wed at 7 45 The text outlines a church day and activities including services and youth programs.
Evangelical Lutheran Parish presents Bible School at 9.15 a.m. and chief service at 7.30 p.m. Sermon by Rev. Prof. J. D. M. Brown of Muhlenberg College. Week night service with final address by Pastor F C Krapf. Palm Congregation Palmyra holds service at 10.15 a.m. with sermon by Rev. Prof. J D M Brown.
Rev. George W. Hallman pastor of Fishburn's Church preaches at 10 30 a m. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m. Union Deposit Church holds preaching at 7 80 p m.
Rev. A. C. Forscht to lead services at Sand Hill Lutheran Church Sunday May 2 at 10 am and at Union Deposit Lutheran Church at 2 pm. All cordially invited.
J Aaron Brecht of Cherry street Palmyra died early Saturday after a six month illness at age 60. He formerly owned Brecht's mill at Derry Church and is survived by wife and two children. Also Samuel Landis died in Lebanon Sanatorium after an appendicitis operation. Mrs Batdorf of Palmyra died of stomach cancer at 68. Burial set for Thursday at Spring Creek cemetery Horshey.
Miss Anna May Ulrich seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs A D Ulrich of Palmyra, died Monday evening after a weeklong illness. She was bright and popular in the community.
Mr. Witman, owner of the Swatama Station general store for ten years, sold the business this past Saturday at private sale to the John B. Curry estate. He will stay on briefly with Conrad Curry to learn the trade before leaving for Marshoy to occupy their new home in Cogan nyoung cedar ANT.
The third annual Grammar School Transfer Exercises will be held Wednesday evening May 5 at 7 80 P M in the Park Theater. A large class will be transferred to the high school with music from pupils of various grades. Featured participants include Barbara Fritchie Russell Zentmeyer Sheridan's Ride Mark Heary History of Wershey Malcolm Murrie and Esthar Snavely Verna Stuckey. The program also includes Grant and Tee Walter Deverter Address of Welcome Russell Clark To a Mountain Daisy Viola Heasey Our Navy Lillian Shope Class Prophecy and a keynote by M McNeal from the Department of Public Instruction.
Letters of Administration granted by Dauphin County Register to Jacob S. Breim administrator of Elizabeth Behm deceased. Creditors urged to file claims and debtors to pay without delay at 6627 Pine Street Philadelphia PA. attorney Orto M. Harsny represents the estate.
A Lyons France street project features Rua dala Republic sidewalks paved with glass blocks eight inches square. The joints are so tight water cannot pass between the blocks.
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