Red Cross Work Room Opens in Hershey for Urgent Garment Drive
The Hershey Red Cross announces weekly rooms open Thursdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting January 9 for a February 1 goal of 200 garments including 50 dresses 60 kit bags 60 housewives 10 caps and 20 house gowns. Members urged to attend complete unfinished work return knitted items and unused yarn to Harrisburg Chapter by February 1. The Christmas Drive report will appear in the next Hershey Press.
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Theodore Roosevelt Dies in Sleep at Sagamore Hill
Former president Theodore Roosevelt died in his sleep at 4 15 AM at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay New York He was laid to rest at Young's Memorial Cemetery Oyster Bay in a simple funeral The clergyman called him Americas most typical American and a quiet democratic country gentleman Beloved by neighbors he had lived a strenuous life including Spanish American War big game hunting and exploration The death was due to a blood clot in the lung linked to inflammatory rheumatism from an infected tooth.
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Woman's Day Observed by First United Brethren Church
The ladies of the First United Brethren Church plan a Woman's Day event Sunday evening January 12 at 7 30. Lebanon attorney E E McCurdy will deliver the address and all are invited to attend these services.
Dog Tax Payment Notice from Squire Miller
Citizens may pay the 1919 dog tax to Squire H. I. Miller at his Aretha Street home or the tinning department in the Press building basement. Payment is due by January 15, otherwise the dog will be spoiled.
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Squire H. I. Miller
Aretha Street
Hershey Dept Store Holds Largest Sale Day Yet
Last Saturday the Hershey Dept Store served more customers and sold more merchandise than any single day. The store has remained crowded through the week and this Friday and Saturday are expected to exceed the January Clearance opening day in crowds and sales.
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Red Cross Enrollment Led by Harrisburg District
The Harrisburg chapter headlined Pennsylvania in the recent Red Cross membership drive ending December 31 with 37 391 enrollments in the Harrisburg district, about 4000 more than last year. Hershey's enrollment stood at 1575, up 653 from the previous year.
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Hershey
Mothers' Club Meeting Tuesday Evening
The notice announces a Mothers' Club gathering in the school auditorium on January 14. The message reflects relief after the war and invites members to attend a January meeting.
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Mrs. Becker Doing Splendid Work at Hershey
Mrs Katharine H B Becker an industrial nurse in Hershey has supervised nursing visits totaling 124 in two months. She logged 25 nursing visits 18 instructive and 5 business visits from Nov 6 to Dec 1 and 99 nursing visits 18 instructive 3 social service and 5 business visits in December. She also managed 70 cases at the Hershey Industrial School and attended the noon hour at the factory. town visits were aided by local car contributors.
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Katharine H. B. Becker
Hershey
Hershey Industrial School
Engagement Announced for Ivan L Messe and Miss Dressler
Ivan L Messe of Camp Piles Arkansas announced engagement to Miss Dressler. Messe spent a twelve day furlough visiting Lancaster County and hometown friends. He previously worked for Hershey Chocolate Co and has served twenty months. Dressler is active in the Christian Endeavor Society of Derry Presbyterian Church. Wedding date to be announced.
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Great Pictures at the Central Theatre
On Saturday January 11 the Third United States Official War Feature UNDER FOUR FLAGS screens detailing American and Allied battles from Chateau Thierry to the Marne. The program includes Versaille conference scenes and the arrival of American troops with Bates of other episodes. showtime 8 15.
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