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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
4
A historical snippet lists M.S. Hershey as proprietor with L. R. Meekings as editor and J. R. Snavely as manager. It notes the telephone Hershey-Bell 211-2, long distance links, and Western Union telegraph services. Entered at Hershey post office March 18, 1915.
Schedule lists Hershey Hummelstown Harrisburg Palmyra routes with half hour and hourly departures from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday service differences, plus trains East and Westbound times, cafe hours, back and store hours, library, post office, and money order windows hours. Two trains note stops for Philadelphia or New York passengers.
Hershey strengthens its role as a focal point for lower Lebanon Valley drawing visitors from around Pennsylvania and beyond. In six months visitors from nearly every country have toured the town facilities including the factory and schools, boosting regional interest and advertising the community’s industrial and educational interests.
The town anticipates a rising visiting list as Hershey becomes a national draw. The Conference of the Brethren in June and other gatherings are expected to bring thousands of visitors weekly, with educational meetings and big events likely to follow. Hershey’s location, facilities, and welcome are cited as factors.
Public health appeal urges complete community cooperation to eradicate overwinter and nuisance flies. Emphasizes women’s leadership, safe food, and preventing disease by killing every fly in sight and starting immediately.
The article argues that strong job satisfaction can trap workers in routine. It urges continuous learning reading and networking with progress minded people to gain better ideas and opportunities. Those who stay still risk unemployment as the world moves forward.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host adult baptism and confirmation this Sunday at 7 30 with Pastor Kyrapf preaching from John 17 21. Palm Sunday marks the Lord's Supper on March 28 with preparatory confession on Friday at 7 45. Holy Week services are set for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and the Easter Festival and Bible School conclude Easter Day at 7 30 p m.
William B. Leithiser of the Hershey abattoir and George Marks invented a new sausage machine part that allows casings to be filled as meat is ground. The device enables sausages up to 50 feet long, producing 500 pounds per hour by one worker, versus three to four hours and several men previously. Marks drew the pattern.
A brief poetic fragment attributes an Easter hymn to St Ambrose and reflects on the cleansing of sin by the sacred blood. The speaker marvels at grace and the redemption of humanity through Christ, noting love dissolving fear and death restoring life.
A Palmyra resident urges renewal of The Hershey Press insisting the paper is essential in the home. The writer notes delivering an insurance check to the widow of Tra S. Kohr and emphasizes protection by insurance through agents.
Rev George Snavely Rentz pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 80 and evening service at 7 45 with Mission Band and Christian Endeavor. Lenten revival topics include The Memorial Cross II Timothy 2 8 and The Call of the Cross John 16 33 with a week of daily 730 services and sermon themes Micah 6 8c 8a b and Samuel 10 9, Luke 14 33. Special music and congregational singing invited.
Rev N L Linebaugh pastor with Bible School at 9 15 am sermon at 10 15 am junior hour at 2 pm senior C E service at 6 30 pm sermon at 7 30 pm prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 80 Thursday at 7 45 pm quarterly conference meets urged attendance for every officer.
A meeting of the MOTHERS' CLUB at the kindergarten on Tuesday March 9 drew high attendance and broad interest. The club reported strong winter work and growing strength, and the sale at the people’s market exceeded expectations with a neat sum realized.
The Hershey Zoo plans a new pair of silver pheasants praised for their exquisite colors. Visitors increase daily with hundreds arriving last Sunday and throughout the week. All zoo grounds are free to the public, attracting many automobile parties.
Work on the Hershey athletic field began Wednesday morning under the direction of Haverstick and Drescher. Over the next week the old ground will be removed and new top soil laid. A grass infield will be constructed to finish the upgrade.
Professor Samuel Riegel, 70, longtime Lebanon public school teacher and singing master, died Tuesday from complications of disease after retirement on pension. Mrs Clara Bachman of Campbelltown died March 11 at Rising Sun hotel of heart failure. funeral held. Adam Bell of Swengel died of blood poisoning after finger injury. funeral from home. interment in Mummolsatown cemetery.
Evangelical Lutheran parish outlines Bible School at 9 15 a m with confirmation and reception of members at 7 30 p m. Adult catechumens class Thursday at 7 p m. Palm congregation Palmyra holds chief service 10 15 a m with catechumens class Tuesday at 7 45 p m and Lenten midweek service Wednesday at 7 45 p m.
Reverend A C Forscht of Union Deposit Lutheran Church preaches at 10 30 a m after Sunday School at 9 30 a m Sandy Hill conducts 1 p m Sunday School and 2 p m sermon Hornerstown holds 7 p m preaching Palm Sunday Communion observed March 28 all are invited
Rev. George W. Hallman leads Union Deposit Church services with Christian Endeavor at 6:80 p.m. and preaching at 7:80 p.m. Fishburn's Church hosts Sunday School at 9:80 a.m. and preaching at 10:80 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m.
The Swatara Bible Class taught by G H Seller lists 60 enrolled with 50 in the primary department. On Sunday members are urged to attend. Rev R A Bausch will give an address and the Finance Committee will present a report.
On St Patrick s Day the engagement was announced of Miss Mabel Landis of Hummalstown to Alon Wite of Philadelphia. Wite is pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Hummalstown. Both are popular and received many congratulations.
Lenten Revival at Derry Presbyterian Church starts Sunday March 21 and runs through the week. Hormona topics listed under regular church notices. Public invited to attend these meetings.
Public sale of personal property to be held on March 27 1915 on the premises at East End of Derry Church. Items listed include an Acme Egg Stove two beds furniture rugs carpets blinds porch items and numerous other articles. Sale begins at 2 o clock pm with Mary Baschore owner and David Reigle auctioneer.
Private sale offered of the right of way from Swatara Station to Union Deposit. Outdut includes two horses two omni buses harnesses carriages sleigh buggy and other articles. Contact Wm Piel Union Deposit Dauphin Co Pa for details.
The Palm Congregation of Palmyra presents Maunder's Cantata Olivetta Calvary under the direction of Mrs. W Glenn Dietz. Four rehearsals precede a Palm Church performance the night before Easter.
Mr and Mrs Charles Halstein of Palmyra greet a daughter born Saturday March 13 The parents are Todians and Carlisle Indian School alumni The baby is Palmyra s first aquaw and the father works at Horshey Chocolate Company and plays for the Horshay team
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