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Newspaper

Hershey Press

Location

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1916

Page

4

Senior Basketball League Formed in Hershey

The Hershey Men's Club forms a Senior league with four teams the Maroons Centrals Senecas and Crescents. Captains names E A Smith J Adam Dellet Paul Henry Johnny Allen and FE Bomgardner lead rosters. Schedule includes January 15 to February 15 contests among the four squads.

Hershey Crescents Senecas Maroons Centrals E. A. Smith Homer Dressler John W. Seltzinger Walter Stahley Clarence Jones John Zimmerman J. Adam Dellet Paul Henry Winfield Zimmerman Ivan Mease Lewis Samuel Strine Senecaso Neihert Alan R. Fidler Monroe Stover

Harrisburg Defeats Rockwood Five in Close Game at Chestnut Street

Harrisburg beat Rockwood Five 48 to 35 at the Chestnut Street Auditorium. Star Ike McCord sprained his ankle early in the second period, Arthur filled in as Harrisburg held a 28 to 14 halftime lead, and Geisel dominated center for Harrisburg as McCord, Rote, and Ford clicked in scoring.

Harrisburg Rockwood Philadelphia Chestnut Street Ike” McCord McCord Arthur Ford Geisel Lew Saynamiun Creystock Tye Lene

Monarchs' Fine Record On Court Reach Century Mark

The Hershey Monarch five show speed and sharp passing in wins and a recent 10 win streak. They defeated an opponent at Hershey Court by a wide margin, extending their season tally near a hundred games won in the last stretch. A sideline note recalls a local hawk sighting and a distant mix of game chatter around SabieboS and Stevi with farm-town color.

Hershey Monarch

Fragmentary obituary notice from Lithles tow

A damaged notice records a family event with names such as Winthe Viola Bolton and Miles Bolton ZAlmuinernain. It mentions Mrs. Zdmiaernin and Squire ada Botton, with references to a birthplace or residence and an ongoing life event.

Mes W. Gi Aliminerman Lithlestow Ieiliew Axon de Henry Bellon Helig Mas Bolton Zdmiaernin Ada Botton Lavetys

Birth of a Nation star chosen for Lincoln role at Academy of Music

Joseph Henaberg, one of twenty auditioning actors, portrays Lincoln in Griffiths Birth of a Nation. The article notes careful recreation of Lincoln’s gestures and shawl moment before Booth’s attack, as the production tours Lebanon PA with performances January 24 25 26 at the Academy of Music. Seats are on sale via Bell 12-7.

Joseph Henaberg Lincoln D. W. Griffith Wilkes Booth Washington Appomattox Congress South Ford Booth Maninc Henabery Academy of Music Lebanon Bell Phone

Y W C A Jubilee Marking 50th Anniversary Plans

The National Young Women's Christian Association designates February as a jubilee month to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. Officials will announce celebration plans in the coming weeks.

National Young Women’s Christian Association

Women in Trousers Shift in England War Work

Women in England increasingly wear trousers as they join war work. More than 10 000 women are employed in munition plants and factories with large numbers in Glasgow and Franco. Women serve as streetcar conductors and fill roles formerly held by men across major cities.

England Glasgow Fianeo Pathroads Panetioniivg Teondan

Miss Gingrich's Fund Divests in Shoe Factory Transition

The Lebortan Daly reports the trust reshuffle for Lydia Glugadedy’s heirs with Henry Dy cingideh and Christhin Ghingrled named trustees. The Timmebstown Shoe factory, long run by Blodedh Bros, reopens Tuesday under new ownership as the Wi Ta Dike Shoe Manufacturing Company.

Lebortan Daly TE Tuith Blekel Henry Dy Cingideh Aie Christhin Ghingrled Lydia Glugadedy Perception BSHO Miss Chiwadedy Tawyatt MM Cage Tershey Timmelstown Wileh Blodedh Bros Mariifietias WNW Pie Tie Compu Mary Pike Nimiger Halifax Polinsen Batley Newport

Church Schedule Includes Morning and Evening Worship

George Snavely Keitz minister leads Sunday services at 9.80 a m and 10 30 a m with morning worship on the theme Sinning Away the Day of Grace. Evening worship at 7 30 p m features Tehu a Study in Furious Driving and a 6 45 p m Christian Endeavor. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45 p m covers a Review of the Epistle to the Hebrews.

George Snavely Keitz Endeavor

First United Brethren Church Evangelistic Services

Rev N L Linebaugh pastors these evangelistic meetings with evening services at 745, featuring a choir of 48 voices. All are welcome to attend.

First United Brethren Church N. L. Linebaugh

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Bulletin Schedule

Bible School at 9.15 a.m. Sermon at 7.00 p.m. A catechumen's class to form after evening services. Choir rehearsal Thursday evening.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Bible School Eatechumen

Elder Bible Class Social at Owen Home

The John Elder Bible Class of Derry Presbyterian met at Rob ert V. Owen Jr. home last week after the bi monthly session. A social hour followed the lesson with refreshments. Attendees included S. P. Bacastow Paul Gingrich Rev. George R Rentz John Borer M A Gunddersdorf R V Owen Jr Frank Lemon Miles Kline William Wurtz George Schnerer Ivan l Mease and R G H Hackett from Pine Street Presbyterian Harrisburg.

John Elder Derry Presbyterian Sunday School Robert V. Owen, Jr S. P. Bacastow Paul Gingrich George R. Rentz John Borer M. A. Gunddersdorf R. V. Owen, Jr Frank Lemon Miles Kline William Wurtz

Hummelstown National Bank elects new director

At a stockholders meeting of the Hummelstown National Bank William H. Moyer was elected to fill the vacancy left by John J. Nissley. Directors re elected were Allen K. Walton F J Schaffner Albert B Shenk Joseph M. Brishtbill and Uriah L. Balsbaugh. A directors meeting for organization and selecting a new president is set for Tuesday January 25.

Hummelstown National Bank William H. Moyer John J. Nissley Allen K. Walton F. J. Schaffner Albert B. Shenk Joseph M. Brishtbill Uriah L. Balsbaugh Mr. Nissley

National Reading Course Planned for Readers

The National Bureau of Education outlines ten reading courses to uplift readers. Courses include Great Literary Bibles, World Literature etc. The Hershey Free Public Library offers full information and will assist enrollment. A local Hershey reading circle could discuss each book read.

National Bureau of Education Department of the Interior ITV Hershey Hershey and

Carol's Popularity Sparks City Debate in Chicago Daily News

Clashing views emerge as Carol earns the most votes for popularity according to the Chicago Daily News. Readers weigh in on whether popularity equates to leadership and influence in the community.

Carol Chicago Daily News

Deaths of the Week in Hummelstown and Nearby Areas

John Emerich an elderly Hummelstown resident died Friday at his daughter's home after pneumonia. He leaves a son Levi and three daughters Mrs Sweigart Mrs Obed Foltz and Mrs Shilfer. The funeral was held at Balsbangl s church. Rudolph Hocker of Union Deposit died Wednesday night at his brother George Hocker s home after a brief illness from pneumonia. He would have turned 66 on January 25 and was never married. Funeral services were held Saturday. Simon Gingrich of Palmyra died at State College from scarlet fever while a student and was buried in Long's cemetery in South Annville. Memorial services for Gingrich were held at the Church of the Brethren in Annville on Tuesday.

John Emerich Hummelstown David Sweigart Levi Emerich Hum‘melstown Sweigart Obed Foltz Shilfer Conewaro Balsbangl’s Church Hockersville Rudolh Hocker Union Deposit George Hocker George M. P. Hooker Emaus Middletown Sara Stauffer Harrisburg Forscht Simon Elder Alfred Gingrich Palmyra State College Long’s South Annville Church of the Brethren Annville

Revival services continue in U S church

The revival meetings in the United States church proceed through the week as many residents stay ill with the grip. Ira Ebright and family of Fairland visited relatives Sunday. Samuel Peiffer of Lebanon visited his mother. Mabel Ulvich spent the weekend in town. W J Krum called on Harry Leese and family. County Superintendent J W Snake and several directors toured local schools last week.

U. S Ira Ebright Fairland Samuel Peiffer Lebanon Mabel Ulvich W. J. Krum Harry Leese J. W. Snake

Jobs for Pennsylvanians Reports Staffing and Applications

The central office at Harrisburg placed 228 workers, Philadelphia 338, and Johnstown 54. About 1884 applications were received in six weeks, with 258 Harrisburg, 1872 Philadelphia, and 204 Johnstown. 1214 remain on waiting lists, and 366 positions are available. Director Jacob Lightner notes many applicants fit light work and praises the free state aid system. Employers also commend the Bureau for matching workers to jobs without cost.

Bureau Harrisburg Philadelphia Johnstown Jacob Lightner Employment Bureau Lightner State Employment Bureau Pennsylvania

Dartmouth Jack O Lantern Sends Off On Absence

A commuter leaves the home station and telegraphs to say he will not be at the office today and that he is not home yet. The message comes from Dartmouth Jack O Lantern.

Dartmouth

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