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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1924
Page
2
Mrs George Sutcliffe returns from Philadelphia while many neighbors host relatives from Boston, Norwood, Harrisburg, and Atlantic City. A concrete coal dock is built by C Heller & Son. The Star Theatre reopens September 2 as local activity ranges from bingo to school openings and Legion fair planning.
A family reunion at Mr and Mrs P Longenecker welcomed Clayton C Longenecker Rev C R Longenecker and Amos Risser and their families from New Holland. Regular K of P meeting planned at Harry R Wolfersberger home. Our public schools reopen Tuesday and Amos Geesaman near completion. Local visits spread across Lebanon Hershey Sunbury and Philadelphia. The Boiling Spring Park fountain is banned for drinking due to sewage, health officials report. Signs predict early severe winter and Philadelphia Division rail traffic shows August freight rise.
An old advertisement markets fabrics for school use including 32 inch dress prints, crepe and silk garments, and wide selections of Percales, Shirting, and Voile. It highlights fast color, fade resistance, and varied colors such as pink, blue, grey, and green with yard and special prices for items like Silk Stripe Shirting and Pongee.
Outfits for children include linen bloomers in green brown blue or red with chambray collars and cuffs. Gingham frocks and washable materials with two pockets attract attention. Fleecy plaid coats in greys and blues with scarf collars keep youngsters warm as winter approaches. Outfitting the child brings pleasure to both little folks and mothers.
A busy display of fall collar fashions and lace trims arrives with white ecru and copper options at 50c to $4.50 per yard. Includes ladies lace collars panel collars underarm bags pouch bags and various silk hose styles.
In Brew gray and fawn ladies suede pumps valued at 8.60 offered at clearance. Ladies brown and black oxfords from 5.00. Patent leather and kid pumps 6.00 and 6.50. White pumps and oxfords 1.00 for week only. Men Florsheim shoes and oxfords 9.50 and 10. Men brown and black oxfords 5.00 6.00 and 7.00.
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