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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
4
Hershey Pennsylvania February 25 1915 list of telephone and telegraph services includes Hershey Bell line 211-2 with long distance connections and Western Union general services. Notices invite general articles and news items. Entered at Hershey post office as second class mail matter.
Public transit and rail details show hourly and half hour intervals from Hershey to Hummelstown Harrisburg Lebanon Palmyra and back with Sunday variations. Shipments include breakfast dinner and supper hours at local cafe and bank/store timings plus post office hours and mail deadlines.
The article argues Hershey offers a better site for the Church of the Brethren convention than a large city. It cites lower costs, fewer distractions, and preserved focus for attendees, praising space, clean air, and pleasant surroundings as conducive to a successful gathering. The June conference is highlighted as forthcoming.
The speaker envisions Hershey as a top convention hub for large organizations. The town could become a national meeting point, offering city advantages with country benefits and avoiding urban drawbacks.
A report on President Wilson's push for a ship-purchase bill to back government credit for ship owners. Opposition argues against the measure as Congress stalls its work amid long speeches and party tensions. Senator Lodge criticizes the President for closing inquiry and forcing through a decision without full information.
Poem fragment warns Willie against questioning wages or arguing with leaders. It contends the Sea and Land do better without arguments and that boastful labor risks making him unwanted on Earth. Public domain notice attached.
Alumni from across the country gathered at the Hotel Emerson Baltimore to honor Dr. William R. McDaniel on his thirtieth year on the faculty and as vice president. The Emerson’s roof garden hosted elaborate decor, music, and a silver testimonial presented by Lynn R. Meekins of Hershey who has led the Alumni Association for three years.
The I 7 Ta class of Darry Presbyterian church held its regular monthly meeting at Miss Clara Moyer's home last Friday evening. After a brief business session refreshments were served to Misses Bessie All wiria Mary All Wiria Clara Moyer May Moyer Minnie Dressler Carrie Dressler Emma Wassner and Alice Wider.
Ed ward R. Bushnell, 1900 American Olympic Team member, spoke on the making of the men of tomorrow at Hershey Central Theater. S. C. Stecher led the day, with commendable singing and a noted cornet and clarinet duet by Fred Deremo and Joe Colangelo. Frederick B. Wright of Washington will speak on Archaeology and the Bible next Sunday at 3 p m with expected larger attendance.
Henry Tinney age 60 of Hummelstown was fatally struck by a heavy shard during a blast at Bradley quarries. Peter Fisher was hurt. both men sought work there after being promised employment. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the United Brethren church in Hummelstown with interment in the local cemetery.
Misses Magee host a Washington Birthday celebration in the Hershey Kindergarten rooms on Friday afternoon. A cherry tree decorated with candy cherries and hats with small American flags framed the event. Attendees included Marion Heaps Glenn Keiffer Robert McCafferty Carl Galebach Mildred Edwards Richard Black Carl Snavely Bruce Murrie Howard Clark Edwin Wershey Robert Eppley Paul Wirth and many others.
The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society enjoyed a delightful social evening in the YWCA Club room last Saturday. Games and contests sparked laughter while Toastmaster Paul Gingrich led toasts and an earnest call for fuller participation. The hosting committee of Miss May Moyer Ivan Mense and John Stoudt received thanks from the departing Endeavorers.
Rev George Snavely Rentz leads services with Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m theme Christian Education special offering for Wilson College Mission Band at 2 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m special subject The Purpose of Christian Endeavor Evening worship at 7 30 p m theme The Ark of Jehovah Wednesday 8 45 p m Prayer meeting Work of Samuel
Rev N L Linebaugh conducts Bible School at 9 15 a m with sermon at 10 15 theme Laborers Junior Society at 2 pm Senior C E at 6 80 pm and sermon at 7 30 with theme Betrayed Blood Special evangelistic services every evening at 7 45 beginning Sunday night Singing led by Harry Witmeyer Palmyra Themes include Tongues Samaritanism Question One Question Two Wind One Fold each day from Monday to Saturday
Rev Frederick C Krapf presents Bible School at 915 am with the chief service at 1030 am. Adult Catechumens meet Thursday at 7 pm. Lenten week night service Thursday at 745 pm. Devotional study at 630 pm. Evening service at 7 pm. Catechumens class Monday at 745 pm. Lenten midweek service Wednesday at 745 pm.
The notice lists Church of the Brethren and English Lutheran details with Rev Forscht and Rev Hallman, a Union Circuit service in Union Deposit, and a Sunday schedule including Sunday School at 9.80 a.m. Preaching at 10.80 a.m. and Christian Endeavor at 6.30 p.m. at Fishburn's Church.
In Philadelphia, a Common Pleas court weighs whether coffee is food or beverage in John Skyrme’s adulterated coffee case. If coffee is not a food, prosecution under the 1909 Pure Food Act could fail, shifting focus to nonintoxicating beverage statutes.
Samuel Gipe and Miss Tala M Foster both of Union Deposit were married last Saturday at Union Depot by Rev. A C G Forseht. The couple are popular in the area and have many friends who wish them joy in their married life.
Mrs. Mary 8 Bolton hosted a Saturday engagement party at her Hummelstown home to announce the engagement of her daughter Miss Mary Bolton to H Ralph Jacobs of Mechanicsburg. Guests included local residents from Slummerstown Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg with supper served and pink and white decorations.
Unusual interest wedding held last Saturday at the home of A S Brandt 16th street Harrisburg. Charles K Miller son of Mr and Mrs M I Miller of Hummelstown and Miss Wleaner Hood of Harrisburg were married by Rev A Lehman of Hummelstown. The groom is a draftsman for H N Worrells corps and they left for a short honeymoon before returning to Hummelstown.
Mr Krapf and others attended the fortieth annual Lancaster Conference Tiytheran Bible Schools in St Michael's Lutheran Church Norrisburg on Monday pan Krag presented the object The Bible School as an Evangelizing Agency In Holding the Youth and conducted the evening service.
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