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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
15
Philadelphia considers real home rule as Mrs. Blankenburg, wife of the mayor elect, advocates reform and suffrage. She speaks of bringing the spirit of the home into politics and aiding her husband’s work while stressing civic reform and women’s growing role in public affairs.
A historical sermonlike fragment urges wives to view marriage as a complete unit formed by two imperfect halves. The text outlines a first commandment that the wife is inseparable from her husband, merged into a larger, perfect whole, with a second commandment beginning to describe duties within the union.
The Countess of Ancaster devises a new delivery for autumn house parties using scarlet envelopes with green edging labeled to guests. Servants place letters in envelopes and stack them in hall shelves to prevent misdelivery at large country-house gatherings.
FRANC BALSBAUGH of the Senior class left studies to take a bank job at 13th and Derry Streets in Harrisburg. Ralph Watson returns to the Freshman class. Thomas Fox joined the Sophomore class. Elmer Erb took the Philadelphia law exam last week. Exams were held Tuesday and Wednesday. absentees tested Friday afternoon. A special Christmas program by the literary society is planned for Friday with public invitation.
Michael Snyder of Steelstown was buried from the Nye home in Steelstown on Saturday morning. His widow, Mrs. Snyder, was Lebanon county’s oldest resident. She died Wednesday, two days before the anniversary of her ninety ninth birthday. The program included recitations and readings by Mary Snyder, Ray Kellar, Mamie Garman, Clara Menge, Virginia Hurley, Myrtle Klein, and music and performances by students including Robert Kiieh, Elmer Swartz, and Victor Eby.
The ey High School literary society elected officers: President Paul Miller, vice president Paul Baum, secretary Georgia Wick, editor Paul Klein, reporter Irwin Slesser. December 22 program features music, recitations, essays, debates, and vocal solos open to patrons.
Members of the Glee Club of the Young Men’s Christian Association held their second monthly social gathering at I. N. Smith’s Trinidad avenue home. Wives and lady friends attended as members sang, played games, and enjoyed a meal prepared by Mrs. Smith. Miss Stambach read, Mr. Wick sang, and plans were made for an entertainment at Union Deposit on January 20 with numbers to be prepared.
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