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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
8
Omer F Hershey of Baltimore visits his mother in Lebanon Valley. Many readers report weekend visits to Harrisburg Annville Lebanon Myerstown and Reading. Residents attend funerals, weddings, and church events while noting travel, new jobs, and family milestones.
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Will Fasnacht Monday. Rev Frantz attended a funeral at Telford Tuesday. Sunday School Sunday at 1 pm. Y P S and Missionary Society joint meeting at 6 15 led by Rev Frantz. Church service at 7 30. Mrs John Shetter left for Philadelphia for an operation. John Kramer and wife started housekeeping in John Shetter’s house. One more house for rent. Mrs E C Greenewalt offers farm for sale. Small maple trees for sale by Samuel Dissinger. David Fasnacht offers his home and land for rent. sale planned soon. Mrs Frank Hershey visiting her mother Mrs Nissley who is very sick. Will Stover and men planted over 400 peach trees on Dr Risser’s farm last week. Missionary Society convention at Lebanon on Ascension Day. Children’s Day observed by Sunday School on May 23.
Mrs. Henry Bailer died Saturday at her home near Snyder and was buried at Bindnagles Church. Joseph Kettering of Palmyra visited Thursday. Aaron Bomgardner of Bellegrove visited J. A. Farling's family Sunday. Families from Hannoverdale and Palmyra called on local residents. Farmers busy planting corn peas and cow beans. Well drillers labor on Herricks farm near Grantville.
Mother's Day will be observed at the Derry Presbyterian Church in a Morning Service of worship next Sunday. Kate W. Hamilton prepared a special program titled Mother’s Day featuring a Whistler painting reproduction on the cover. The service includes familiar hymns and an open invitation to all to join in remembering the dearest earthly treasure.
The younger juniors of the Young Women's Christian Association stage an exhibition in the gymnasium at 7 30 p m on May 14. Admission is free. The event showcases sewing class work, includes gym group contests, and a merry Maypole dance.
The annual Christian Endeavor convention of Mast Pennsylvania Conference United Brethren will be held at the Lykena A. B. Church with Pastor Roy H. Kloffar presiding. A few hundred people are expected to attend the sessions and a fine program has been arranged for the gathering.
The notice urges travelers to the San Francisco and San Diego Expositions to plan finances carefully. It warns that coast job markets are tight with many applicants per opening and advises those with funds to budget for travel and two months of self support. It notes a YWCA presence providing housing options during the Exposition year.
Mrs. Williams head milliner at the Hershey Store visits Philadelphia and brings back a fine assortment of stylish summer hats now on display. The department has become popular under her leadership with greatly increased business and prices noted as more reasonable than in cities.
The finest high grade artists will present The School at Blueberry Corners later this month in Hershey. Mrs Ezra Hershey and Miss Margaret Langworthy manage the production with a feast of song and elocution and costumes worth seeing. If you hear strange sounds during unseasonable hours do not be frightened.
Notice is given that Hershey Transit Company will apply to the Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania for a certificate approving a power transmission line parallel to its railway in Derry Township Dauphin County with wire crossings over public roads. The hearing is set in Harrisburg on May 19 1915 at 3 30 p m. All interested may appear. John E Snyder solicitor.
The article lists expected attendees for an upcoming rehearsal event including Mr. and Mrs. Ezra F. Hershey, Mr. and Mrs. D. Frank Magee, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Glynn, and many other named individuals. It notes performers will work on singing and rehearsing, with some practicing in their sleep.
Do not neglect your watch as a passenger did with a train. Clean it regularly to keep it accurate and lasting longer. Bring your watch to Diener's today for examination and maintenance.
Next Sunday will mark Mothers Day in Hershey, observed in churches and homes. All are urged to wear a white flower to honor the occasion.
Fifty-one steers averaging 1800 pounds were received at the Hershey abattoir last week. They were bought by Hershey Farm Company last year and were sent to Clemen's farms at Shellsville and Grantville for fattening.
The Implement Department of the Hershey Store Company purchased a 37 horsepower Buick auto truck for quick delivery of implements. The vehicle will be used to speed up distributing farm tools and supplies.
Property rental ad for 106 Caracas Avenue with improvements and an entry point. lost gold watch engraved Inside of Mid M. K. Danner May Ath 1889 with fob and seal. address cues point to Horshey Industrial School and related locations. second rental notice for a house on Spring Greek Avenue owned by Game Lat Tarman, apply to M Tarshay Hershey, Pa.
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