Ralph Fiore Solves Chocolate Theft Ring at Hershey
Ralph Fiore uncovers a theft ring at the Hershey Chocolate Co led by six men from Greensburg and an additional Philadelphia worker. The conspirators stole over 200 pounds of almond bars and jewelry, were fined by Squire Miller, and some fled to Philadelphia or Harrisburg using false names.
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Squire Miller
Ralph Fiore
Ralph
Greensburg
Hershey Chocolate Co
Philadelphia
Charles Martin
Scotland
Hershey
Martin
Harrisburg
Artman
Registration Days Notice by Frank F. Kegerreis
Do not forget to register on Tuesday or Wednesday March 19th and 20th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Frank F. Kegerreis, Register Assessor of 3rd Precinct.
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Frank F. Kegerreis
3Rd Precinct
Gasoline Manners Sparks Past Versus Present Courtship
A witty column contrasts old fashioned chivalry with modern dating habits. It notes how gentlemen once arrived with formality and ceremony, whereas today they just honk the car and wait for a response.
War Gardens Are Again Requested
The Food Administration urges all citizens to grow vegetables to ease food scarcity. Plan spring needs early, secure fertilizer and garden supplies, and avoid poor sites. Improve soil with ashes and manure, dig deep, and reuse with various crops to boost yields.
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Food Administration
War's One Virtue and The Theatre of Seats
A brief wartime reflection notes one virtue amid conflict and ridicules the theater scene where a large couple blocks seats after the performance begins. The piece uses sharp humor to contrast battlefield grit with ordinary social awkwardness.
Hershey Big Five Defeats Carlisle UMA in Narrow Win
Hershey Big Five beat Carlisle UMA 25 to 13 on Friday night with Carlisle's Indian star scoring all 13 points. Homer Smith starred for Hershey and a Harrisburg clash with Tarsus Club looms March 1. Intermission sees the girls Big Five face Hassett Club. Olivers lost 35 22 at Lancaster Crescents. Strine led the locals with five two pointers and eight fields.
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Hershey
Big Five
Carlisle U. M. C. A
Carlisle
Homer Smith
Tarsus
Harrisburg
Hassett
Olivers
Lancaster
The
Crescents
St. Joseph’s Gymnasium
Lancaster Intelligencer
Chocolate Towners
Strine
Interesting Meeting of Hummels Town Missionary Society
Miss Bina Swartz hosted the February Young Women's Missionary Society gathering at her Poplar avenue home. New president Miss Esther Brinser led an instructive program with a talk by Rev. Arthur R. King, music and literary numbers.
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Bina Swartz
Young Women’s Missionary Society
The
Hummelstown Reformed Church
Poplar Avenue
Esther Brinser
Arthur R. King
Church Notices for Rev R H Taylor and Rev R R Butterwick
Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship 10 30 Intermediate Endeavor 6 and Christian Endeavor 6 45 Evening Worship 7 30 Mid week Prayermeeting Wednesday 7 30 with choir rehearsal Other evening meetings as usual First United Brethren Church Rev R R Butterwick pastor Sunday School 9 15 preaching 10 15 Jr E 2 00 Sr C E 6 30 evening 7 30
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R. H. Taylor
Christian Endeavor
First United Brethren Church
R. R. Butterwick
Holy Trinity Lutheran Bible School and Service Times
Holy Trinity Lutheran invites attendance with Bible School at 9.15 a m and a sermon at 7.30 p m by a supply pastor.
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Bible School
A Bit of Financial History
The article highlights U S bond strength with 1900 2 percent bonds oversubscribed at par after the Spanish American War. It notes 1888 4 percent bonds rising to 130 and 1901 peaks to 139 7 8, claims no default on U S bonds, and credits national resources of 250 to 300 billion with rugged honesty of America.
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United States
America
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Hershey Men’s Club
West Chocolate Ave
Hershey, Pa
Derry Presbyterian Church
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