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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
2
BRIGHTRBILL and two University of Pennsylvania students visited family in town. A Ladies' Aid turkey dinner at Zion Lutheran drew many attendees. Local residents hosted relatives from Harrisburg and Philadelphia over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs E Z Wallower announce the marriage of their daughter Helen to Mr Henry W Underhill to be solemnized Wednesday evening February 14 at 6 o'clock. After an extended honeymoon they will reside at 2101 Front street Harrisburg Pa.
Hummelstown girls held a party at Paul Nissl sy’s home on Tuesday evening. The event featured a “The Suffragette Convention” act described as splendid. Several speakers mocked male chauvinism in speeches and performances.
George Karmany and George Cramer bought the two local moving picture houses and combined them in one building. Monday night marked opening night with strong patronage. C Ober’s business will join the new merged operation, with plans to run a large scale picture business.
Bible School Sunday at 9 30 Morning worship at 10 30 Subject Sanctification Junior C E at 1 30 Senior G E at 6 30 Evening worship at 7 30 General subject The Unshuttable Door German Prayer Tuesday 7 30 Midweek Prayer Wednesday 7 45 Rev W R Funk D D Dayton Ohio to speak Friends from Hershey Press invited to join in worship that day.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9.80 a.m. preaching at 10.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. junior congregation at 10.30 a.m. children’s story sermon, Junior C E at 4.30 p.m. and Senior C E at 6.45 p.m. Strangers and visitors welcome at all services.
Regular services are held in the church Sunday with the morning theme God s Word in Human Lives based on the Gospel Lesson for Sexagesima Sunday. Evening speakers include two Anti Saloon League representatives. Men s Federation meets at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon. A Sabbath observance push aims to protect Sunday. A turkey dinner last Saturday was a success with a large turnout.
The text notes steady attendance and income added to the building fund as the church nears completion. Dedication is being prepared for a date not yet fixed, expected sometime in March.
SS Eva Mann from Scraw lynton visits grandfather Jesse Peffly this week. Ralph Leese killed porkers last week. Mr and Mrs Samuel Keller visited Harry Peffly Saturday. Edgar Keeney and family visited U C Keeney Saturday. Josiah Peffly remains on sick list. Revival at Hershey attended by locals last week. Mrs Fred Keeney called on son Harry last week. Mr and Mrs Harry Peffly welcomed a daughter. Mrs George Geesaman and Ruth Geesaman visited Samuel Hummers last week. Ralph Leese moving stable as home improvement. Harry Miller works for Mr Snavely at Round Top this week.
The report describes a minor accident where Harry Mauffair broke his left arm after a fall in the study room. Doctor Risser set the arm and no pain followed. The writer highlights students’ progress, interest in the mechanical shop, and the school’s mission to shape character and future success under Superintendent Geo. E. Copenhaver.
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