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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
4
The notice lists M. S. Hersey as proprietor L. R. Meexins as editor J. R. Slavery as manager and provides the telephone Hershey Bell 211-2 with long distance lines. It notes temporary Western Union service and that the paper is entered at the Hershey post office as second class mail matter.
Schedule details for Hershey Hummelstown Harrisburg Lebanon Palmyra and trains. Includes bus and trolley times from 6 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. daily plus Sunday variations. Adds cafe hours bank store library and post office hours and Sunday closures.
The Hershey system grows from a 1200 acre start to control 8000 acres spanning three ae and eight townships. It touts faster smoother trolley service with heavier rails and better road beds. This expansion boosts property values along routes to Lebanon and Blanhettown, signaling denser development ahead.
Rights of way can be secured for the Hershey lines to reach Jonestown extending to serve a large country area currently lacking transit. The road will be the best possible, bringing enormous benefits to residents along the route as Hershey grows as Lebanon Valley’s popular center with over 200000 expected visitors this year.
The Lutheran and Reformed Christian Endeavor Society of Union Deposit held a May 6 sociable at President Herman S. Gingrich’s home. Fifty-one members attended with Scripture readings, music by the Ladies and Male Quartets, prizes for Reds and Blues members, and a shared dining with ice cream cake and fruit. The group reported 22 new members in ten weeks and aims for greater countywide efficiency.
Sheriff Strupp visited Campbelltown. David Fasnacht to hold public sale on May 15. Aaron Hamilton improved his property with cement walks. Christ Ebersole jailed in Lebanon for assaulting Leo Fair. Daniel Stover moved to Greenawalt farm. Philip Wolfersberger, Lester Zeiger and Mrs Walters visited Hershey. Sunday school outing by Will Peters group along Conewago creek with a good catch. Mrs R E Arnold injured in fall with fractured ribs. Children rehearsing for Children's Day at Reformed Church on May 23. Townspeople attended U C services at Sunnyside. Will Forrest and Benjamin Longe necker busy painting. Mrs W W Shenk of Hershey and Mrs C P Stauffer elected delegates to Lebanon Missionary convention on Ascension Day. Edward Habbyshaw returned from Detroit visit. Sunday school at 9, church services at 10.
The note lists Good Roads Day on May 26 urging road improvement, mentions road closures from Union Deposit to Janoverdale, burning houses near Swatara visible from the area, and various local activities. People include A M Kuhna, Joseph KK Hitter, Levi Milley, John I Moyer, Mildred Reedy, M Bennett and Sons.
The Hershey Store shows a grand white pergola display with Corinthian columns and evergreen accents to highlight Queen Quality shoes from Thomas G. Plant Company. The Rice Leaders of the World Association contest offers prizes totaling 15000, with best displays earning up to 2000 each. J. N. Smith and Miss Elizabeth Pfautz arranged it, and Paul Ulrich photographed yesterday for national competition.
George J. Eppley and son Robert visited Harrisburg Wednesday. R. L. Marquart returned from Cleveland after serving as best man at Joseph Fewsmith’s wedding. Mr Fewsmith was a school chum of Marquart. Mrs. Walter T. Bradley of Philadelphia spends summer at Swatara Station. Lost regular plumber badge No. 122 return to Hershey Store Co Plumbing dept. Wanted several roomers young couple without children preferred. Apply at 315 Main
The Derry Church Mother's Day service pleased all with special programs adding beauty and participation. Notable moments included Jesse Mansberger's recitation A Letter From Mother, Miss Elder's reading The Old Home, and a choir selection The Old Time Hymns by Mrs. I. L. Reisz. Rev. Rentz delivered the sermon Mothers of Men. Afterward Mr. Cope shared carnations with many ladies.
Mrs Barbara Blatt wife of Jacob Blatt died Tuesday morning last week at her Grantville home after a five day illness. She was 70 and survived by her husband and children Mrs Philip Gerberich Bellegrove Mrs John Ulrich Iona Carrie Blatt David Hast Hanover and Frank Sunnyside. Funeral from her late residence Saturday morning with burial in Zion's church cemetery.
May 12 notes indicate communion services at Bindnagles Church on Sunday May 28. Burials include John A. Bompardner at Sherk United Brethren cemetery and Valentinetrick at Cravel Till U. 3. Local residents from Blue Mountains and Palmyra visit, with farming and family news including a birth.
Sunday School begins at 9.30 a.m. Morning worship at 10.30 a.m. Theme Sent to Sin No More. Christian Endeavor meets with U B E Society at 6.30 p.m. Congregational worship with U B at 7.30 p.m. Baccalaureate Sermon for High School graduates by Rev Linebaugh. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7.30 p.m. led by Mr H S Moyer.
First U B Church schedules Bible School at 9 15 a m. At 10 15 A H White of the American Civic Reform Union will speak on Five Years With the Law Makers of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Junior Hour at 2 p m Intermediate Service at 2 p m Annual Baccalaureate Sermon at 7 30 for Derry Township High School graduation by the pastor with Rev Geo Rentz assisting. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 Choir Practice Friday 8 00.
Sunday School at 9 15 a m and chief service at 7 30 p m led by Rev J D M Brown with sermon excerpt and parish activities listed for the Holy Trinity church.
J H Longenecker presides as elder. Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Sunday School at 9 30 a m Preaching service at 10 30 a m all readers invited to attend this week at the Brethren church.
The Reformed Mennonites held preparatory and communion services at their meeting house in Derry Church last Saturday and Sunday. The services were largely attended.
Rev A C Forsecht leads services at Union Deposit on May 16 with 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 a m sermon The Ascension of Jesus Christ from Luke 24 and 7 30 p m The Unrevealed Future of the Men or the Sons of God from John 14 and 1 John 8 Special music by the Lutheran and Reformed Male Quartett. Sand Hill Lutheran Church also hosts a 2 p m service.
Miss Maybelle Hoffman returned to her home in Pottstown after weeks with Geo Foreman’s family. Mr and Mrs Hiram Lindemuth of Hershey visited W C Erb Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harry Oneal and Beatrice spent Sunday at Annville. George Karmany visited Harrisburg Tuesday. Erma Hocker spent weekend with Irene Hershey of Progress. Kathryn Oneal shopped in Harrisburg Wednesday. Rev Hallman of Fishburn’s church gave a Mother’s Day sermon Sunday night. Miss Poax Conrad of Progress visited Mrs Warvyoy Curry Sunday.
Local social visit reports list guests from Palmyra Lebanon county and Lebanon. Construction and home projects include A M Schaffner winning a Mast Hanover township school contract and work on a Manadsy Bottom school. Local residents report home painting, a summer house project, and a telephone installation.
Notice announces an application to the Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania by Hershey Transit Company for a certificate of public convenience. The plan includes constructing a power transmission line parallel to its railway in Derry Township Dauphin County with wire crossings over several public roads. A public hearing is set in Yorksburg on May 19 1015 at 8 30 p m for interested parties to appear.
A test note suggests checking boot quality by proas with the thumb. If the boot rises quickly it is claimed to be of good quality. The text demonstrates a quirky evaluation method and language oddities from an OCR fragment.
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