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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
2
Palmyra Pennsylvania planners call off a formal dedication of a new concrete thoroughfare due to unfinished main street work. A combined sesqui centennial celebration with national speakers and fireworks is planned for a later date. The town promotes curb flag sales for Independence Day and highlights local events including alumni dinner, baseball games, and upcoming weddings and school diplomas amid a busy community schedule.
Reports from Palmyra Borough include residents traveling to Ellsworth Kansas and public notice of a surplus ground giveaway. Local honors feature Clarence I Noll and Warren Stuckey receiving academic medals. Elizabeth Mark dies at 76 with funeral in the Church of the Brethren. A liquor-law case involves Frederick Loucks. Palmyra Automobile Club announces 138 new members. Suburban events include a May wedding of Edith Boyd and Clarence Groff.
Hummelstown Pa June 10 officers for the ensuing year were elected by the High School Alumni Association at the annual meeting in the Reformed Church social room. President Grover C. Buser, vice president J Paul Hummel, secretary Mrs. Swovelin, assistant secretary Miss Marjorie Nissley, treasurer Fred J. Bolton and an executive committee. The 23 graduates were presented by Prof. B M Light and awards given to valedictorian Robert Jacks and salutatorian Landis Deimler. Luncheon followed. magic by Samuel Zerfoss entertained.
Misa Ruth A Busser daughter of A E Busser of Denver and Robert Kiefer son of Mrs Besaia Kiefer were married by Rev C G Leatherman in Zion Lutheran Church on May 29. The couple will reside on North Railroad Street after a trip to New York.
Elizabethtown College alumni advocate a 60000 dollar gymnasium and auditorium project funded by a Bina campaign. The board’s plan includes graded athletic fields and new college officers were elected during commencement week.
The Elizabethtown area reports several property transfers including Samuel Eber sole to Annie Ebersole in town for 9000 dollars and George Breneman to Harry Boozer with Irvin Hyre involved for 5000 dollars. Additional transfers list Harvey and Verna Lutz and others for 4300 dollars, plus more Elizabethtown parcels valued around 5400 dollars. The piece also covers Rotary Club news, civic celebrations, church anniversaries, a June 20 pastor ordination anniversary, local births, and community letters from residents and visitors.
Roy H. Grubb and Elvin O. Miller made a business trip to Philadelphia on Monday. Christian Bucher bought a Star sedan and Harvey Longenecker a Buick. Campbelltown plans a union picnic at Penryn Park on August sve. Firemen carnival set for June 19 to July 3 to raise funds for a new engine. Harry Wolfersberger wins the women’s fishing championship on Memorial Day with three suckers over 13 inches. Miss Carrie Moyer’s subscription school closed last Friday. Mrs. Schlassman of Reading visited H. J. Aulenbach’s family. Communion services at Epler’s Church and Salem Church on June 20. Aaron Gingrich to hold public sale of wood and lumber on June 12. Fire Company meets with 38 members. Elvin Miller elected truck driver.
Two neighbors envy each other’s plots. Smith laments Brown’s half acre while Brown envies Smith’s square rod. Each imagines greater joy from the other’s garden as they trade barbs about size and happiness.
A fragment discusses a village wit and a self made man, noting a column’s three hours writing can be read in two minutes. It reflects on pride in a poor job and a man crossing a crowded street briefly easing rheumatism.
A dialogue highlights views on a wife’s wardrobe as a social measure of a husband’s standing. Mrs A argues attire reveals character while Mrs B notes fortune and social perception in fashion choices. The text contrasts appearance with deeds in assessing status.
A dinner tale has Betty sharing an oysterless soup with her mother for hospitality. Mrs Smith is kept from the oyster while Betty wonders if another should have it. The pecking order of oysters becomes a light family moment amid a lighthearted scene.
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