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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
5
A Palmyra Pennsylvanian excerpt criticizes the coal trust for eliminating a spring discount due to a strike and shifting costs onto consumers. It notes higher mining costs from miner wage increases and questions who compensates workers for lost wages, urging Palmyra to attract shoppers and resist out‑of‑town attractions.
The town of Palmyra has enjoyed a reputation for busy business enterprise for years, especially since Old Home Week. Local business leaders insist on moving forward rather than resting. There is every reason to push progress and activity in the community.
James McCormick donates two islands in the Susquehanna River for park use. One island, about one hundred acres, has long served as a camping place and is accessible by cable ferry from Riverside. The Park Commission has accepted the gift, and the community expresses gratitude for his philanthropy and contributions to public recreation.
A Harrisburg Telegraph report describes McCormick's Island opened as a memorial to a respected man while serving as a playground for both the old and the young. The piece emphasizes its significance to the community and its enduring value as a tribute.
A dialogue from an office recounts a high school graduation class of twenty six girls. One third plan college another third Normal school and another third business or office work while only one intends to stay at home. The piece notes rising costs and the belief the modern girl must work.
The Jonestown United Brethren Church marks its first anniversary of dedication with special services on Sunday June 9. Rev William J Behney of Manheim will deliver the festival sermon at the morning service and again at the 2 pm service. Rev D E Long will preach an historical sermon in the evening.
The United Brethren in Christ announce campmeetings with speakers Bishop Matthews and Bell and pastors Kep hart and McGaw. Events run Lykens Valley July 30, Mt Gretna August 6, Mt Lebanon August 18, Hillsdale August 20, with Mt Gretna touted as the best program yet.
The annual Strickler reunion will be held at Hershey Park on Thursday June 13 1912. An interesting program has been arranged by the committee. All Stricklers and those connected with them are invited to attend. A box luncheon has been decided upon.
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