Hershey Aims to Host State Legion Convention
Hershey seeks to host the 1925 State Legion convention. Norman Stable and Robert Whittle will represent Hershey Post 386 at Greensburg August 21 to 23. Speakers may include General Pershing and James J. Davis with Kate Waller Barrett addressing the auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Stable
Robert Whittle
Hershey Post
Greensburg
Hershey
David J. Davis
Scranton
Legion
Wm. B. Healey
Wilkes-Barre
E. C. Shannon
Columbia
Greenburg
Hershey Park
Pennsylvania
State Legion
John J. Pershing
Labor
James J. Davis
Cyrus FE. Woods
Japan
C.F. Hoban
Harrisburg
State Department of Education
Kate Waller Barrett
Virginia
National Legion Women’s Auxiliary
Barrett
Otterbein Men Word Outing at Mills Farm in Dillsburg
The Otterbein United Brethren Sunday School Men’s Bible Class held its annual outing near Dillsburg on August 16 hosted by James Millard. Activities included a baseball game, quoits, and a chicken and waffle supper at Rest Awhile Inn. Attendees included Rev A G Nye and many local members such as Roy Sternberger Cyrus Garman James Murray James Millard and Paul Millard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Sunday School
Dillsburg
James Millard
Roy Sternberger
Cyrus Garman
Irvin Slesser
Wm. Brinker
George Benhaver
James Murray
A. G. Nye
Irvin Aungst
Charles Miller
John Gordon
A. H. Nowlen
Oscar Spancake
J. R. Zoll
Paul Zentmeyer
Harryth
Irvin Isnell
D. Frank Garman
Samuel Garman
I. O. Dice
R. G. Hinkel
James Murry
James Putt
George Copenhaver
Wm. C. Brinker
Wm. Geiling
Wm. Tobias
Robert Sattargahn
David Sattazahn
Elwood Robertson
Wilson Cake
John Bowman
Harry Habaker
Monroe Stover
Marry Lingle
Irvin Grubb
Admiral Trump
Harry Christ
LeRoy Ebersole
David Reidle
George Schroll
Warren Sattazahn
Paul Mill
Mrs Lillian Mitchner to Lecture at Central Theatre
Mrs Lillian M Mitchner State President of the Kansas W C T U will lecture at the Central Theatre Sunday at seven o clock under the auspices of the local chapter. The organization congratulates itself on securing an eminent speaker and invites all to attend this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian M. Mitchner
Kansas W. C. T. U
Central Theatre
Lipa Mitchner
The Last Warning at Park Theatre
The Last Warning drew big crowds at Klaw Theatre in New York and now Ella Kramer Players present a laughing novelty at Park Theatre. Evelyn da Hendon provides comic relief as the burlesque chorus girl whose mispronunciations and antics provoke constant laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaw Theatre
New York
Thomas F. Fallon
Evelynda Hendon
Ella Kramer
Park Theatre
Hershey Defeats Lewistown in Great Game
Hershey beat Lewistown 6 to 5 in a pitching duel as Lewistown opened with three in the fifth and three in the sixth. Hershey rallied with three in the eighth to solve App’s curves and won by a nose in the ninth, the final score 6-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Lewistown
Hersheyseheateeams
Ford Predicts Living to 125 Years Old
Henry Ford says he expects to live to 125 years, crediting a carbon free lifestyle learned from car engine longevity. He cites mastication and avoidance of carbon build up, while rejecting alcohol tea coffee and liquor as part of his prescription and noting doctors and medicines play limited roles in his nightly regimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Campbelltown United Brethren Church Lays Cornerstone
On Sunday August 24 at 2 00 PM Covertone Laying services will mark the cornerstone of the Campbelltown United Brethren Church. Rev R S Arndt and G C ck D D Conference Superintendent Harrisburg will deliver the address, with special music and singing to follow. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbelltown
Bree
R. S Arndt
C. Ck
D. D
Harrisburg
Ipl Coe Sone Ng
Outing of Kings Daughters by Spring Sunday School
The Kings Daughters Class of the Spring C Sunday School enjoyed an outing at St. Joseph's Y on Saturday afternoon and evening. Attendees included Esther Espenesha Leedom Esther Light Emma Patrick Esther Leedom mie ipe Esther Weathafer Verna Seibert Eather Keefer Lizzie Marberger Emmett Bashore Paul Gire Ammon Patrick Kenneth Raverick Lineweaver Raymond Garber and couples Mr and Mrs Claude Schlaugh Mr and Mrs Allen Blouch and Mr and Mrs Jacob Leedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
St. Joseph's Y
Kenneth Raverick
Raymond Garber
Mra
Claude Schlaugh
Allen Blouch
Jacob Leedom
Whiteman Orchestra Draws Large Hershey Ovation
Paul Whiteman and his twenty five member orchestra drew nearly three thousand to Hershey Convention Hall on Sunday for a concert that locals hailed as unmatched in the region. The audience urged a Labor Day return on Monday September 1 with an expanded program of Whiteman works. Tickets range 1.19 to 2.20, with several price tiers and mail orders details listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Whiteman
Pennsylvania
Convention Hall
Mr. Whiteman
Whiteman
New York
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
War & Place
J. B. Pollenberger
Hershey Trust Company
J. H. Troup Music House
Market Square
Harrisburg
C. M. Sigler, Inc
North 3Rd St
Harepee Miller Music Company
Cumberland
St. Lebanon
Wittich
South 6Th St
Reading
The
Music Shop
Penn St
H. Troup Music House
West St
Lancaster
Weaver Piano Company
Victor
York
Hershey Park
M. Maryland
esler-Jacobi
Neli Gwyn
Fred Pronio
Tobani
West Point
Nordlan
Wren
Herbert
Ee Akes
Llerbert
Martha
Keep Your Distance Say Dance Masters Keep Your Distance
The International Association of Masters of Dancing adopts a slogan urging dancers to keep three inches distance and speak softly. A resolution calls for partners to stay apart so voices rise above a whisper and instructs proper arm positions during dancing. New Bedford expert W E Kavanaugh notes strict adherence will end outdated ballroom signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Association of Masters of Dancing
W. E. Kavanaugh
New Bedford
Mass
Henry Reunion August 30 at Her Ads Park
The Henry reunion will be held at Her ads Park on Saturday, August 30. Program includes invocation by Rey Samuel Henry Stein of York, welcome by Andrew Henry, Henry Song and vocal solos by Mrs Jim Henry and Miss Phylis Walker of Altoona, addresses by Henry and C V Henry Jr., piano solos, and the song God be with You Till We Meet Again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Herads Park
Rey
Samuel Henry Stein
D. D
York
Andrew Henry
Jim
W. Thorp Town
Altoona
Phylis Walker
Phyllia Walker
C. V. Henry, Jr
Lebanon
Pano
Dorothy B
Haldeman
Lawn
Notice to Dancers at The Shaar's Ballet School
The Shaar's Ballet and Dramatic School offers classic character interpretation and acrobatic dancing training at 325 Market. It provides private instruction and Saturday afternoon classes for children. Contact phone 7967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaar's Ballet and Dramatic School
Aarne Re
Legion Pledges Full Support for National Defense Day
National Commander John R. Quinn pledges the American Legion and its entire machinery to cooperate with the War Department and civic groups for Defense Day on September 12. He recalls 1920 defense plan adoption and urges preparedness as a prudent response to possible war, not a call for war itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
War Department
John R. Quinn
War Weeks
The
Legion
Indianapolis
Quinn
Farmland Value Decline Hits Pennsylvania Statewide
Pennsylvania farm lands lost about 98 million dollars in book value over four years, averaging roughly nine dollars per acre, as normal postwar conditions replace wartime inflation. Nationally farm land values fell about 18 million dollars with the Mississippi Valley region hardest hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Miesias-ippi
Hummels Seek Estate Rights of English Benefactor in Snyder County
A Lewisburg conference discussed the Hummel family rights to the English estate of Lady Cook. The central Pennsylvania lineage traces to Snyder County where Hummels were born and reared. The estate will revert to heirs in America after Lady Cook died without heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummel
Pennsylvania
Lady Cook
Lewisburg
Snyder County
America
Helra
Cleona Manager Challenges Hershey for June Doubleheader
Cleona manager John G. Heisey sends Hershey Press a challenge to a two game series at Hershey with one Cleona umpire and a $100 guarantee, arguing his team can defeat Hershey twice in one day. Heisey cites heat and lineup differences in the prior game. Hershey’s editor responds cautiously, maintaining sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Press
Hershey
Cleona
John G. Heisey
Mer
Heisey
Mr. Heisey
Cleonites
Mr. Hersey
Toll-House Destroyed by Fire After Week of Misfortune
Explosion from an oil stove gutted Arthur Myers and his toll house on the William Penn Highway 34 miles west of Swatara. His wife died earlier in the week and robbers stole cash, a gold watch, and a revolver. Fire crews from Hershey and Hummelstown could not save the landmark toll house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Myers
Swatara
Hummelstown
Karmony
Myers
Hershey and Hummeletown
Miscellaneous Shower for Mrs Wolfersberger
A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Misa Mildred Miller on Monday evening for Mrs Harry Wolfersberger who recently married. Guests included Goldie Habaker Ethel Gerber Grace Smith Mildred White Ruth Von Neida Elizabeth Ream Myrtle Kline Bertha Stare Daisy Bresa lex Katy Belton Thelma Baker Ellen Shelley Mildred Miller Margaret Miller and Mr and Mrs W E Miller plus the couple. A silver set was donated by Billing Department employees where Mrs Wolfersberger is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mildred Miller
Harry Wolfersberger
Mrs. Wolfersberger
Goldie Habaker
Ethel Gerber
Grace Smith
Mildred White
Ruth von Neida
Elizabeth Ream
Myrtle Kline
Bertha Stare
Daisy Bresalex
Katy Belton
Thelma
Birth Announcements for Harriett Sue and Charles William
Mr and Mrs Martin Berkowitz of Palmyra report the birth of a daughter Harriett Sue at Hershey Hospital on Thursday August 7. Mr and Mrs Michael Miller announce a son Charles William born Sunday August 17. Mr and Mrs Warren Foley announce a daughter on Tuesday August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Berkowitz
Palmyra
Harriett Sue
Hershey Hospital
Michael Miller
Charles William
Warren Foley
Choir Outing Announced for August 23 at Williama Grove
The United Brethren Choir plans its annual outing on Saturday afternoon August 23. Key will leave the church at 1 PM by truck for the Grove, with south town members meeting the truck at the Hershey Store. All members and friends are invited.
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United Brethren Choir
Williama Grove
Key
the Grove
Hershey
Snavely Attends Graphic Arts Exposition in Milwaukee
J. R. Snavely attends the Graphic Arts Exposition in Milwaukee Wisconsin this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Snavely
Milwaukee
Wis
Advantages Of The Hershey Filling Station
The Hershey Filling Station on West Chocolate Avenue unveils a large electric sign and promotes rapid honest service. It emphasizes clean pumps, friendly staff, quick oiling and gassing, and free up to date crankcase service with a well lighted, accessible pit for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
West Chocolate Avenue
Hershey Filling Station
Legion Fair at Hummelstown Labor Day Event
Swatara Post No 265 American Legion plans a four day fair at Athletic Park from August 28 to September 1. Evening shows on 28 29 and 30 with all day Labor Day feature entertainment, refreshment stands, skill games, cakes and other prizes, plus local business booths and auto displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swatara Post
No. 265
American Legion of
Legion
Hummelstown
Weiners Roast At Stoverdale Promises A Fun Night
A delightful evening was spent last Thursday at the Jeanette Cottage in Stoverdale for a weather roast. Dancing and games entertained a group of friends including Pauline Shaffner Beulah Shaffner Mary Rose Marian Kramer Baker Esther Schaffner Katella Smith Martha Marguet Francesa Baker Lillian Ricker Anna Look Gertrude Bringer Earl Hack man Salvadore Bilotti Vance Bater Herman Horst Adam Gingrich Harry Shearer Albert Marguet and Austin Umberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Cottage
Stoverdale
Pauline Shaffner
Beulah Shaffner
Mary Rose
Marian Kramer
Baker
Esther Schaffner
Katella Smith
Martha Marguet
Francesa Baker
Lillian Ricker
Anna Look
Gertrude Bringer
Earl Hackman
Salvadore Bilotti
Vance Bater
Herman Horst
Adam Gingrich
Harry Shearer
Albert Marguet
Austin Umberger
V O S A Picnic Set At Manada ill August 23
The P O S A annual picnic is scheduled for Saturday August 23 at Manada ill. Members will depart Hershey Post Office at 7 30 a m by car and bring a box lunch and utensils for chick en corn soup served after 4 o clock. Non members invited to bring guests for events including pitching quoits baseball and more. Committee Roy Rhine Charles Brinser C H Uhrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manada Ill
Hershey
Pate
W. O. W. Encampment Held in Syracuse
The W. O. W. encampment ran August 10 through 17 in Syracuse New York. Seven states were represented Maine Connecticut Rhode Island New York Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey Washington D D. Our local Camp No 364 sent four uniform rank members Lester Spangler Harry Welch Samuel Zimmerman and Arthur Immerman.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Maine
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New Jersey
Washington, D
Lester Spangler
Harry Welch
Samuel Zimmerman
Arthur Immerman
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Oscar SE. Jones
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Dan Sty
Envy
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Ee Lewistown Abrho AE
Hagen
Nevdsseneeeesesenerees
Moore
Pe Agweene Catnseewerseees
Wilson
Lescure
Lane
Rf Walker
Grumbine
App
Ford
Campbelltown U. B. Church
Legion Fair
Hold Weiner
P.O. S. OF
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Roy Rhine Charles Brinser
C. H. Uhrich
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