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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
4
The Hershey area reports full production across departments with factories running at full capacity to meet demand from the nation and Europe. Community churches, trade at the Hershey Store, and allied interests show vigorous activity and prosperity as health and progress bless the town during 1917.
The note sent by Secretary of State on the President's behalf urges an early gathering of belligerents to reveal views on war termination terms and guarantees against future conflicts. It emphasizes common aims for protection of weak peoples and small states and notes divided public opinion and hostile initial reactions abroad.
Poem seeking divine aid to renew heart and mind and to set a lasting monument of passion. The speaker asks God to grant renewed desire, to burn a beacon in a world of strife, and to preserve the rapture as a star at dawn of perfect day. The verse expresses longing for meaning beyond anonymous earth.
Collector B F Davis outlines that individuals with net income of 3000 or more for 1916 must file a return by March 1 1917 even if tax was paid at source. Exemptions vary by filing status. extensions up to 30 days possible with written request. non residents must report US source income. Guardian and trust exemptions apply per ward and status.
Harrisburg Independents hosted two Christmas games at Chestnut street auditorium. Vinceme of Philadelphia defeated Harrisburg 31 to 24 behind steady scoring as Gordon Ford was absent. Later Harrisburg swapped in Colestock from the P and R Y M C A to beat St Maldeyh Philadelphia 51 to 11 with Rote scoring 10 two pointers.
Precautions in service lead to James being moved to the garden after a guest request for a fish fork goes ignored. The hostess scolds him for Mrs. Jones lacking a fish fork, and James retorts about the previous loss of a fork, prompting his demotion.
The father of a college student shakes hands with a professor and says his son took algebra from him last year. The professor corrects the record, noting the student was exposed to algebra but did not take the course.
A brief exchange shows Small Gain Employer asking about shorthand and Appleant confirming with a wry remark that it would take longer to learn. The light exchange hints at workplace communication quirks.
A tense exchange unfolds as she tests the ring and admits it won’t fit while he muses that it never gave him trouble before. The line hints at an abrupt change in their relationship or circumstances.
A lost black wallet with a pile of items reportedly vanished between the Hershey trolley waiting room and Reading station on December 2. A reward is offered. A lady’s purse with money was found on a Hershey street car between Hershey and Wummelstown and is to be claimed at the superintendent’s office.
George C. Signor reports improvements at the Henry farm piggery to boost pork production. A finishing pen with cement and water, a boiler house to make tankage, and a three-compartment self feeder system will cut costs. Plans include diversified forage rotations with rye, vetch, sugar cane, kafir corn, and legumes to sustain pasture and enable profitable market pork production.
The second annual concert by the First United Brethren Sunday School orchestra of Palmyra will be in the United Brethren Church on Saturday evening December 30 at 7 45. The program includes Encouragement overture Land of Dreams Holy City and more with Miss Ruth V Engle organ Miss Kathryn Kreider reader and Harry G Witmeyer baritone leading the performance. The orchestra is conducted by Mark M Evans with a list of musicians including Kathryn Kreider Ruth Engle Fred Klinger Alfred Weiser and many others in strings winds and brass.
Several large meat slaughters were detailed last week. On Tuesday George Geesaman with Charles Wolfe and Mrs. Samuel Gipe killed four porkers and a beef. Harry Poorman also butchered on Tuesday. Samuel Garman and his wife slaughtered porkers on Tuesday.
The Hershey Volunteer Firemen entertainment is scheduled for Friday evening February 9 1917 at the Central Theatre. The event aims to raise funds and boost community spirit through stage acts and civic participation.
The church announces a week of prayer starting next Sunday night with evangelistic services. Rev. R. H. Taylor, pastor, invites all to attend the Sunday School at 9:30 A M and services at 10:30 A M 7:30 P M and Christian Endeavor at 6:45 P M.
Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Stoner who died in Zanesville Ohio were conducted at the home of her nephew Russell M. Stoner in Hummelstown led by Rev. Herbert S. Garnes. Interment followed in Hummelstown cemetery.
Help wanted notices for Hershey area include track repairmen, telephone operators, factory workers, cooks, house cleaners, and home washing services. Positions require applying to the Hershey Employment Bureau or Superintendent's Office with references and salary details noted. Various shifts and ages listed, with Hershey, Pa as location.
Rev R R Butterwick leads Sunday school at 9 15 a m with preaching at 10 15 a m on the theme With out Me Ye Can Do Nothing Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 2 00 and 6 30 p m with evening service at 7 30 p m on Redeeming the Time Mid week prayer is held Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Rev John Irwin Meek presents worship at 10 30 A M with new year sermon plus Bible school at 9 15 A M Catechetical class at 2 00 P M Luther League devotional at 6 45 P M Choir practice Thursday at 8 00 P M offering a cordial welcome to all.
Revival meetings held every evening at 7 30. Sunday School at 9 30 A M. Christ in Workers meeting at 6 P M. Pratching service at 7 30 P M ML Church notices indicate scheduled services and times for the week.
Fishburn's Church holds Sunday School at 0 30 A M with preaching at 10 30 A M Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M Union Deposit Christian Festival at 7 00 P M led by Pastor G W Hallonn.
Hershey won 34 to 33 over Hummelstown on their home court in a rough close game. Allen led Hershey with six field goals as Shope and Fox starred for Hummelstown. A late disputed call and uncalled fouls colored the rough contest.
Miss Rose Mabell Swope daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Swope of Sand Beach and William McKinley of Union Deposit married last Thursday at the United Brethren parsonage in Hummelstown. Rev A S Lehman officiated. They returned from a short trip to Washington and will reside in Hershey area.
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