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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
1
The Hershey Red Cross launches a drive from March 17 to March 24 urging all members to donate clothing and knitted items for Belgian children and war stricken families in France and Belgium. The appeal calls for urgent action and emphasizes nationwide support to relieve suffering.
The F I L Class of Derry Presbyterian Church led by Mrs. R H Taylor plans a candy cake and ice cream social at the parsonage on Chocolate Avenue tomorrow from 7 to 11 p m The public is welcome A historical sketch will be given at Sunday morning service by the pastor at 10 30 a m The full membership is urged to attend all New Era Movement services Others are cordial welcomed.
The Hershey Olivers defeated the Harrisburg Independents 35 to 30 in a rough local clash. Both teams drew penalties as a man from each side was ejected late. Stover led Olivers with 11 points from the line while Rote and Ford paced the Independents with three field goals each. Camp Dix Big Five to perform tonight with Turnbull highlighted as a top-fast player.
Central Theatre announces a star lineup for the week headlined by Harry Morey, Wm. S. Hart, Douglas Fairbanks, and Tom Mix. Vitagraph shows Morey in Tangled Lives with Beauty and Booty as a two reel comedy. Monday features Fairbanks in American Aristocracy and Hart in The Devil's Double for two features one admission. Wednesday showcases Tom Mix in Treat Em Rough.
The Hershey Department Store announces a three day Spring Style Exhibit for March 20 to 22. Noted New York models will showcase new women’s fashions with Hershey maidens assisting. An orchestra will provide music and the men will enjoy a smoker and entertainment in the Men’s Shop. Husbands may attend with wives as part of the event with decorations described as the best yet.
The S. S. Gaines Memorial Bible Class will hold its first social in the Trinity Lutheran Church Social Parlor on Friday March 14. A business meeting precedes a talk by Sergeant Grover Sheckert about his experiences Over There. An orchestra and male quartet will perform with light refreshments.
The editor notes letters on local events are printed only when signed. A communication from a self-described lover of clean sports questions the honesty of certain parties and asks for a signed response to be published.
About 120 Masons from Hummelstown Hershey Palmyra and nearby celebrated the end of World War with a Victory Banquet at the Hershey Cafe. Guests enjoyed Palmyra orchestra music and speeches by William Earnest C M Hershey George C Copenhaver Rev Arthur King and Rev J H C Manifold with Toastmaster Robin Strunk.
Paul Slesser of Spring Creek found a lock pin on his new Ford ineffective after a theft in Harrisburg. He left the theatre to find the car gone, lock and all. Police are on the lookout for the thief.
The fourth annual convention of the Christian and Missionary Alliance will meet in Hershey Park's old reading and rest room on March 25 and 26. Evening services begin 7:30 p.m. with 2:30 p.m. afternoon sessions. Speakers include Rev. H. W. Chandler of Wheaton Illinois Rev. H. F. Senft of Philadelphia and missionaries Miss Harriet Beardsley of India and Mrs. E Torvaldson of China.
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