31 Dec 1914
Page 4
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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
4
The Hershey Press outlines its Thursday publication, staff and contacts, service lines, and a capsule on Hershey as a model city with ongoing home building. It invites general news and advertises merchants, auto dealers, and accessories, noting rates on application.
Hershey reports a year of unparalleled trade and expansion with social and educational life thriving. The town’s population participates in schools, a library, YWCA, men’s club, churches, fraternal groups, and frequent lectures, driven by a busy, cooperative citizenry.
The Hobson amendment to submit national prohibition to state legislatures failed in the House with 197 for and 189 against, missing the required two thirds. The lengthy debate highlighted growing temperance strength compared to a decade ago, as many members faced a stark vote.
The piece argues that prohibition foes must choose sides as the Pennsylvania Legislature convenes. It claims the temperance issue is clear: supporters of local option align against liquor interests, while opponents stand with the saloon.
The Hershey area shows extensive farm improvements including new barns silos and additions across multiple farms such as Landis Kegerreis Derr Herr Hoffer Brandt and Wagner. Cultural growth includes a thriving music scene with a new Band Shell over 50 bands visiting and large public concerts, plus expanded post office operations reflecting town growth.
Hershey Men’s Club gym hosted a holiday visit from Lafayette College as Hershey edged the visitors 36 to 28. The Lafayette squad pressed early but Hershey’s quick start built a ten point lead, with I Slesser totaling seven field goals for Hershey and standout defense by George Hench limiting English. Substitutions shuffled the lineups as Feeman exited with a bad ankle and Leibfried replaced him. the game featured clean play, a late Lafayette rally, and a steady Hershey effort in the 20 minute periods.
Hershey players dominated a charity or club match at Hershey Men’s Club on Saturday evening beating Hummelstown 58 to 27. Hershey led 81 to 12 at halftime as John Bordner scored 28 for the visitors and Brinser showed for Hummelstown.
For sale a two story frame dwelling with about one acre of ground near Hershey along the trolley line at Swatara Station and a two story double frame dwelling at eee Station. Apply as Mt. Hershey Atty for Owners.
Sunday School at 9.30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with the theme The Minor Prophets A sermon of inspiration for the New Year Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m with a special address by Norman Kimes president Perry County C E Union and Ross Derrick of Harrisburg Evening worship at 7 30 p m a Christian Endeavor service with special music by Miss Goodyear Harrisburg and an address Pennsylvania for Christ by Ross Derrick Harrisburg
Rev N L Linebaugh's First U B Church outlines Bible School at 9 15 a m and sermons at 10 15 a m with theme A Hand Junior hour at 2 p m and Senior C E at 6 30 p m sermon at 7 80 with theme A Re versible Question Special evangelistic services begin Wednesday at 7 30 p m for three weeks Christians urged to assist Topics include Prayer Lists Personal Work My Resolution Consecration Remember Listening from Dec 30 to Jan 5 with daily themes
Rev Frederick C Krapf leads Palm Congregation Palmyra with Bible School at 9 00 am Devotional service at 6 80 pm Chief service 7 00 pm Catechumens class on Wednesday 3 45 and 7 45 pm Annual Congregational meeting Friday night Jan 1 Union Circuit Rev George W Hallman Union Deposit Church Sunday School 9 80 am C Endeavor 6 30 pm Revival services 7 30 pm Fishburns Church Sunday School 9 30 am Communion Services 10 30 am.
J H Longenecker is listed as elder in charge at the Church of the Brethren, indicating leadership duties and community role within the congregation.
Mrs. Mary Kost Riffle and her daughter Maeble Riffle from Marysville Missouri visited Mr. and Mrs. James Millard at Hershey. The Rifles own farms across Missouri Illinois and Iowa and breed Poland China hogs Durham cattle and thoroughbred horses while growing corn and wheat. Mrs. Riffle once taught in Illinois schools before turning to farming. The visit recalled old neighborly ties and promises to return in summer to see Hershey again.
The port offea on Friday New Year s Day the usual holiday hours will be observed. The general delivery and money order window will be open from 7 to 9 am and 6 30 to 7 40 pm. The lobby will be open from 7 am to 7 80 pm.
The Hershey Trust Company of Hershey, Pennsylvania, schedules its annual stockholders meeting at the banking house on Thursday January 7 2015 at 1 PM to elect a board of directors and conduct other proper business as presented.
The calendar year 1913 gold output for the Transvaal totaled 8,798,886 fine ounces valued at 181,875 dollars.
The executor Israel Moyer will expose to public sale on Saturday January 9 1915 at 1 80 o clock p m on Main Street Derry Church Derry Township Dauphin County Pa the decedent's personal property including stoves tables chairs carpets utensils furniture and numerous antiques with terms to be announced by attorney M Hershey and executor's agent.
Letters of administration on the estate of Gene H. Brown of West Hanover Township Dauphin County Pa deceased have been granted to the undersigned administrator Harry M Zimmerman Gabriel H Moyer Administrator 12861 Palmyra Pa indebted to estate to make payment and those with claims to present them for settlement without delay to the administrator at Palmyra Pa.
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