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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1923
Page
1
Residents and guests share weekends with friends and relatives across Hershey and nearby towns. Many travel to Reading Lancaster Harrisburg York and Washington for dances sal es and church events while enjoying good weather and local outings.
The Hershey Department Store staged a three day Spring Fashion Show that drew large crowds and featured new season colors and styles. Living models strutted a veranda setting with music by Major Botts orchestra and designers showcased gowns wraps hats and accessories signaling growth and broader service for Hershey and vicinity.
The Derry Presbyterian Sunday School Board met on Monday evening March 19. Mrs. Howard Romig reported on the County Young Peoples Conference held March 3 at Morrisburg. Officers for Children Young People and Adults were to be created at the congregational meeting March 28. Committees were authorized to study sending delegates to the Presbyterian Young People Summer Conference and to place a school representative on the Daily Vocational Bible School committee. Other business was completed. Attendees included Rev R XH Taylor and several members.
Hershey Baseball Association plans a seven night carnival at the Hershey Winter Dance Hall from April 7 to April 14 featuring varied entertainment and a daily prize drawing. A Masquerade Dance is set for April 11 with prizewearers honored.
The First United Brethren Church choir of 21 voices will perform a Palm Sunday musical on Sunday at 7 30 featuring invocation, opening chorus Break Forth Into, various duets and choruses, and a silver offering. Members include Ruth Runkle Ina Carpenter Sterling Light Warren Sattazahn and William Runkle with Mrs. William Runkle directing and Miss Mary Painter at the piano.
The Hershey Harmony Broadcasters featured at the St Patrick’s Dance in Hershey’s Winter Dance Hall to strong crowds. The group played upbeat syncopated tunes to big approval, earning praise from supporters and critics alike for their musicianship and lively performance.
The Paramount drama Nice People blends entertainment with a modern problem as Wallace Reid and Bebe Daniels lead a star studded cast including Conrad Nagel Julia Faye Claire McDowell and others. The story follows a modern girl's clash with authority and ends with a hopeful redemption aided by a loyal partner and compassionate family.
Oliver Curwood drama shown Tuesday March 27 at Hershey Central Theatre features Irving Cummings Eva Novak Wallace Beery and Tin Tin in a vivid Canadian Northwest snow tale. Yosemite winter setting highlights the story as crowds anticipate a packed venue.
Hershey Volunteer Fire Company urged to attend a Thursday March 29 film showing at Hershey Central Theatre. The Third Alarm portrays American firemen’s life with dramatic scenes of parental love romance and loyalty, praised by fire chiefs and officials worldwide.
Palm Sunday service at Trinity Lutheran features a morning service with preludes and anthems by Ashford Maunder Spohr and others. Performances include soprano solo "Palm Branches" and "Christ Before Pilate" with offertories and prayers, as listed in the program.
Lebanon Valley College Glee Club of twenty two under Prof. Frank F. Hardman will present a pleasing program this evening at 8 o clock in Hershey Central Theatre under the First United Brethren Sunday School men’s class. Admission 35 cents adults 20 cents children. reserved seats 50 cents.
Hershey Chocolate Company urges pedestrians to stay on walks and not cut across lawns to protect the grounds that welcome thousands of visitors. It notes employees and residents often cross turf, causing damage and extra maintenance costs, and suggests police patrols to deter the “don’t care crowd.”
Hummelstown will host a three day chautauqua in June under a large auditorium tent featuring music and lectures. A junior chautauqua will be led by a competent superintendent as part of the program. Season tickets will be sold by guarantors with local help.
The Faithful Workers' Sunday School Class of the United Brethren Church invites the public to a chicken noodle soup dinner at the United Brethren Church W. C. A. Cafeteria. It will be held Wednesday noon March 28 from 11:30 to 2:00 p.m. Local residents are encouraged to attend.
Of the world Protestant population 91 000 000 are Lutherans and among 217 078 immigrants who entered the United States last year 67 000 were Protestants with 31 000 Lutherans. Communion services and reception of members will be held at Fishburna Church Sunday morning March 25.
Manda Ne Potter county reports 80000 bushels of home grown disease free seed potatoes stored in the frost proof Potter Co operative Potato Association warehouse. The crop, once sold at 2.00 to 2.15 per bushel in November, will be shipped nationwide where Michigan seed was in demand. The warehouse is the largest of its kind east of North Dakota and houses a world class potato grader.
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