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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1924
Page
3
The article describes sturdy wooden boxes praised as durable siding by Hall Refrigerator Co. Made from ash wood that resists warping, they feature sound construction with reinforced corners and full enamel white finishes. Each box includes channels opening to a side and bottom for complete air circulation.
Local residents report visits among families including the Musser Gish and Brandt households. Weddings, anniversaries, confirmations, and a Bible school plan are noted along with travel by Mrs. Lucy Myers and a long U S Navy veteran furlough. A scythe accident injures a child. medical aid provided.
Farmers discuss six Poland China brood sows for sale and crews tearing up roads for crushed stone on state highways. Local births, visits, employment changes, and community events fill a period of everyday life as Lancaster countians plan to build better roads at reasonable costs with community effort.
The article traces the long history of Old Derry church from early struggles in 1802 through multiple ministers and vacancies, noting key figures like Rev. Jas. Adair, Rev. Sharon, Rev. Boggs, and Rev. Mitchell. It highlights a later revival period, a shrinking membership, a 1894 fire threat, and a resilient band that rebuilt with Rev. Segellen, Rev. Rentz, and others, concluding with a note on continuing consolidation and future vision.
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