Funeral and social notices dominate Gravel Hill area
Mr. and Mrs. George Yingst attended the funeral of Mrs. Joan Hite of Gravel Hill on Thursday. Numerous local residents visited relatives, attended funerals, or traveled to nearby towns such as Columbia Reading Harrisburg and York. Several hospitality and travel updates recount guests, dinners, and weekend trips among families in the Hershey and Palmyra area with mentions of engagements and employment moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Yingst
Joan Hite
Eugene Garman
Adams
John Borown
Harry Brown
Union Deposit
Jacob Eisenhaur
Vian
John Shellenhamer
Paul Eby
Thomas Shellenhamer
Harrisburg
Harry Wolf
Wm. Houser
Catharine Laudermilch
Palmyra
Howard Shelley
Irma
Mary Brehm
Lebanon
Cyrus Boyer
Philadelphia
Clifton Horst
L. R. Poorman
Hocker Markh
Ruth
Gochenhaur
John Howard
Campbelltown
Gravel Hill
John Seltzer
John Eby
Edgar Eby
Wm. Poorman
Virgie Lingle
Edna Miller
Levi Basehore
Progress
C. W. Reeves
Samuel W. Lingle
Lloyd Stover
D. M. Sandy
Harry Ebersole
Hummelstown
Kenneth Stover
Robert Stover
Irwin Gordon
Mildred Miller
Jhryn Miller
Reading
Mary Belton
Order & Billing Department
Hershey Chocolate Company
William E. Miller
Edward Michner
Duncannon
Paul Shoop
Lewis B. Cassady
R. E. Stoner
Lemoyne
Lillian Ricker
Dorothy Waidlich
Harvey Ricker
Marie Palmer
Charles Palmer
J. A. Palmer
H. W. Reilley
Charles Blanch
Chicago
Chocolate Sales Corporation
Lucy Steckbeck
Ted Foss
Ivan Senschler
Benjamin Snavely
Fannie Miller
Lancaster
J. Earl Walmer
York
Russell Miller
Henry F. Liller
Joan
John C. Steckbeck
Arthur Tinney
Mildred Palmer
Thomas MacNally
John G Search
Clara Zimmerman
Morrisburg
Irvin Clark
Forrest
Alma
Ellen Measley
Annville
Wayne Brandt
Harvey Fernster
Edith Brandt
Brandt
Anna Klauss
Noah Klauss
Florence Ruff
Hhimmelstown
Louise Shay
Sunars
Marshy J. Roth
Hanover
Marion A. Roth
If. Gaard Nathan
Ed. Siegler
Ierra I. Nershey
Ashley DeWolfe, Jr
Ashley DeWolfe
New York City
Monroe Pfantz
Manheim
Allen
Ezral
Hershey
N. W. Wolfinger
A. M. Hinkel
Ulin
Granada Avenue
Derry Road
Aude
Hershey Trust Co
Frank Edris
Hershey Dept
Margie Minnich
Hershey Ian
School Paper First Issue Brings Praise at Local School
The Her shey-Broadcaster debuted last Friday as a bi monthly pupil run paper with school events and activities. Editors and artists earned commendation for the issue printed at about four hundred fifty copies on the school mimeograph. A professor from the University of Chicago warns against decision making on an empty stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey-Broadcaster
the Psychological
University of Chicago
Swartz Drops Candidacy For Renomination In 1920s District
Dauphin Cumberland Lebanon Republicans shift support to I H Deutrich as they seek a one term rule for Congressman Joshua W Swartz. The drive centers on defeating Dr Leon Prince who previously ran well against Swartz, with Deutrich poised to challenge in the upcoming primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua W. Swartz
Leon €. Prince
Carlisle
Dauphin-Cumberland-Lebanon
I. H. Deutrich
Harrisburg City
Swartz
Washington
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dauphin
Deutrich
Harrisburg
Edward E. Beidleman
Baker
Beidleman
Dauphin Party
Dr. Prince
Vance C. MicCormick
Frank C. Sites
Lebanon
Cumberland
Aaron S. Kreider
Pennsylvania Dutch traditions hailed at 35th society meeting
The Pennsylvania-German Society closed its 35th annual Lancaster dinner at Hotel Brunswick with Maxwell H. Kratz urging preservation of Pennsylvania Dutch lore while urging participation in public life. Speakers stressed language, dialect pride, and fears of urbanization and modern media eroding distinct culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Brunswick
Lancaster
Maxwell H. Kratz
Philadelphia
T. Roberts Appel
Mr. Appel
W. W. Wotring
George W. Richards
Ag R. Kratz
Dr. Richards
America
Montclare weather prophet predicts late winter signs
George Brown, a Montclare forecaster, outlines two more forecasts for February and April, naming onion snow on March 16 and pea snow on April 4. He warns of hard weather after Sunday, urges postponing the manna after fashion parade to the fol joes Sunday, and ties recent heavy snow to a potentially large grape crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brown
Montclare
Milady
Autumn Fruit Tree Ordering Offer
A fragmentary ad notes customers pleased with service and invites orders for fruit or shade trees grape vines and rose stakes. It promises low prices and asks readers to act now for savings. The misspelled names imply a local merchant promoting landscape stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Waniried
Autos Outpace Bathtubs In Dauphin County Farmers
Bulleting figures from the State Department of Agriculture show Dauphin County farmers own autos at eight times the rate of bathtubs, and nine times as many have autos as heating systems. Only a fifth of auto owners have running water. Lebanon County leads in most items, with 90 percent owning autos and 13 percent with bathtubs. Dauphin trails in tub and water access. Dauphin autos 2086. running water 417. bathtubs 261. heating 235. Cumberland autos 2538. water 242. heating 302. Perry autos 1340. water 162. tubs 102. heating 162. Lebanon autos 2186. water 316. tubs 316. heating 437.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin County
State Department of Agriculture
Cumberland County
Dauphin County Agriculturists
Perry County
Dauphin
Lebanon County
Cumberland
Perry
Lebanon
Campbelltown Rural Telephone Files New Rates
The Campbelltown Rural Telephone Company filed increases and additions to rates with the Public Service Commission effective April 5 in Dauphin and Lebanon Counties. Rental charges for multi party lines rise to 30 dollars for business and 24 dollars for residence. Additional mileage and extension charges vary by line party and type with quarterly mile rates from six to one and a half dollars.
New Income Tax Change Explained
The Federal Income Tax Bill lowers the first tax rate and raises exemptions. Unmarried individuals get a $1500 exemption, married couples $3500, and the 1 percent tax on the remainder replaces 2 percent. Earned income deduction drops to 25 percent, with thresholds reducing surtax from 40 to 20 percent for high incomes. Dependents allowance stays at $100, earned income cap rises to $20,000, and various deductions are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
American Legion
Reading to Build Great Lake in Reading
An artificial lake eight miles long will supply Reading with water by year’s end. Ontelaunce Lake will hold 3.85 billion gallons, serving the city for about 800 days. The project spans Maiden Creek and Ontelaunee, inundating 1,680 acres normally and 1,660 acres at peak flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Ontelaunce Lake
Glen Gery
Virginville
Ontelaunee
Maiden Creek
Iedmond
Turd. Dt
End of bobbed hair eyed for next year, says French salon head
The superintendent of Societe Du Vrouren de dn' Coiffure predicts the end of bobbed hair within a year. Meanwhile, heroes are barred from four of Washington's boulevards in a separate note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. Mananaro
Societe du Vrouren de Dn’ Coiffure
Washington
Church Notices Across United Brethren and Local Parishes
Church notices list Sunday School times and worship services at United Brethren Lutheran and Derry Presbyterian churches with pastors Rev A G Nye Rev Paul M Kinports and Rev R H Taylor. Activities include junior senior C E Luther League Wolf Cubs Boy Scouts and various prayer meetings and choirs. March 7 communion is urged with special attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Paul M. Kinports
H.G. Mumma
Luther League
Hershey
Church Schedules and Lent Services Across Local Faith Communities
St Joan of Arc Church lists Masses at 8 and 10 am with a sermon at the later service and a Mercy Sisters led Sunday School after the Masses. Evening services include Rosary and benediction at 7 pm with Lent Stations of the Cross on Fridays and illustrated lectures midweek. Church of the Brethren on East Areba Ave offers Sunday School at 9:30 am and sermons by Elder John A Landis at 10:30 am and Elder B W S Ebersole at 7:30 pm with midweek prayer. Salem Reformed at Campbellstown conducts Sunday School at 9 am, junior C E at 10:15 am, and Divine Worship at 7:15 pm with Lent discussions Wednesdays at 7:45 pm. Catechetical class meets Sundays, and a Saturday March 6th parish supper at Wagner’s hall runs 4–9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
A. G. Nye
R. G. Hinkel
C. E
Otterbein Guild
Derry Presbyterian Church
R. H. Taylor
Christian Endeavor
Richard Black
John Elder Men
G. C. Phillips
Java Avenue
Guild
Phillips
Dorothy
Bobby Owen
St. Joan of Arc Church
P. J. Phelan
Isters of Mercy
Church of the Brethren
East Areba Avenue
John A. Landis
Christian Workers’ Meeting
B. W. S. Ebersole
Salem Reformed Church
Campbelltown
Henry I. Aulenbach
Keger Reis
Lulu Lay
Harry Horst
Wagner’s Hall
Y W C A Biennial Convention Set for April 2027
Dr Charles Gilkey of Chicago will speak at the Y W C A Biennial Convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin next April He will deliver a series of talks calling the convention a milestone in American religious thought and a leading force among progressive Christians He will succeed Miss Maude Royden the London preacher known for the 1922 biennial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gilkey
Chicago
Young Women’s Christian Association
Milwaukee
Wis
America
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Campbelltown Rural Telephone Company
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Manhattan Clam Chowder Sml
Kelloge
Sailor Boy
Marshall
Megler
Columbia River
Monte Cristo
Olympia Brand Oysters
Little Crow
Ile
Hershey Department Store
Bob
South Water Street
Hershey Central Theatre
Life OF
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Rod LaRocque
Dorothy Gish
Ernest Torrence
Vierra
Hawaii
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Johnstown
George O’brien
Florence Gilbert
Janet Gaynor
Nightingale
Fleagle and Hoerner
Paramount
Richard Dix
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