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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1924
Page
4
A society notice filled with visits and travels among Hershey and Lebanon residents. Names like Harry K Rudy Mrs J R MacDonald and families from Hershey Hummelstown and Philadelphia appear with weekend gatherings and local trips.
Miss Helen Eshleman a Hershey Chocolate Co stenographer plans to leave for Los Angeles after a two week visit with her parents in Marietta. A farewell gathering was held at Miss Mary F. Speas of Penbrook with twenty three friends in attendance.
The Hershey Monarchs beat the Lebanon All-Collegiates on the Men’s Club floor. Monarchs led from the start but could not break away as Lebanon countered. Field goals by Smith and Magrini paced the Monarchs with final tallies listed for both teams.
The Junior Olivets defeated the Junior Monarchs 22 to 16 in a club league game last evening. Standouts included Purcell with 4 points and Strine 3 as Olivets pulled ahead, while Zimmerman and Miller added scoring support for Hershey Intermediate standings noted with team records and a brief Big Five table showing win totals.
Frank H. Edris, longtime Hershey Department Store assistant to Fred Botts, announces resignation and enrollment in a ten week advanced course at the Koester School of Display and Advertising in Chicago. His prior work shows aptitude for decorating and advertising, signaling readiness for a higher role in major metropolitan stores.
Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Taylor hosted a large gathering at their Derry Presbyterian Church home on Friday evening January 4. Members arrived with food and helpful items, and the evening featured music, games, and refreshments served by the committee.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the First United Brethren Church will hold their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening January 10 at 7 30 at the home of Mrs John Westhafer Trinidad Avenue. Members and friends are urged to attend.
The Central Pennsylvania Fish and Game Conservation Association and executive secretary Ed Dunning planted thousands of rainbow trout in Clark's Creek, setting a regional record as more than 1,000,000 fish have been placed in streams this year. Partnership with Commissioner Buller aided stream restoration, with plans to release rabbits and pheasants after winter to boost game populations while protecting native birds.
Fall plowing made notable progress with seventeen percent of farm land plowed in the recent fall, up from twelve percent the prior year. The data shows gains across regions and indicates continued improvement in 1923.
Church notices list Bible School at 9 15 Morning service 10 30 with theme The Fathers Business Vesper 7 30 and devotion Luther League in basement 6 30 led by Mrs Ebersole How and Where Would Jesus Junior Catechetical Class Monday 7 pm S S Gaines Memorial Bible Class Monday 8 pm choir rehearsal Friday 7 30 Newly elected council and Bible School members to be installed at Sunday morning service January Morning worship 10 30 theme Gods Presence Christian Endeavor 6 45 pm evening 7 30 Who Can Understand His Errors Junior Outreach with Mrs Taylor Tuesday 4 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 00 with Mrs Owen Sr Kercher Training Class and Junior Mission Study Class Choir rehearsal Friday 7 30 pastor invites all to Old Derry services
Rev R H Taylor leads Derry Presbyterian Church as Sunday School begins at 9 15 a m Each department urges non attenders to join In addition the John Elder Men's Bible Class invites men to start a new two year study program with them.
Rev A G Nye pastor schedules Sunday School at 9 15 Morning Worship 10 30 Senior Christian Endeavor 7 Evening Worship 7 30 Wednesday Juniors 4 Midweek prayer and Bible Study 7 30 Women Missionary Society meeting Thursday January 10 at 7 30 at Mrs Sohn Westhafer 107 Trinidad Arent. Choir rehearsal and invitations extended.
Union Deposit and Fishburn announce church activities with Rev J R MacDonald leading. Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m in Union Deposit. Fishburn hosts Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m.
The notice lists St. Joan of Arc services with masses at 8 and 10 AM, a sermon, choir practice, baptisms, and confessions. Campbelltown U B Church presents Sunday School at 9 15 AM, a 7 30 PM service, and Tuesday prayer on January 15 at 7 30 PM. Anthracite firms report Hazelton colliery outlook strong with 20 million tons in Q1 1923 and $2 million paid to miners biweekly. mines operate at full blast.
City records show 753 drunkenness arrests this year, up from 493 last year, with the largest totals in nine years except 1916’s 793. Repeal pressure grows as enforcement expands across municipal, arena, and county jail venues for the current municipal year.
In 1923 Dauphin County issued 199 divorces, while Cupid prevailed in eight to one over divorce. Bounties paid for wildlife rose with 363 wildcat pelts, 5278 gray foxes, 3389 red foxes, and 46087 weasels totaling 85155 dollars, vs 1922’s 111758. The legislature raised gray fox and wildcat bounties. Williams Grove Granger Exposition Ground near Dillsburg sold for 40000 dollars to a Cleveland couple. Governor Pinchot endorsed the Berks County Volunteer Forest Patrol, which has 20000 rural-school enrollees and eyes a 50000 goal for wildlife conservation.
Mrs. Sarah Knoll of Paradise Township celebrated her 101st birthday and attributes her long life to fresh air moderation in eating and regular habits. Samuel Maurey of Dauphin resigns after 60 years as superintendent of the United Evangelical Sunday School.
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