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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
4
Ten Hershey men volunteer for war service and the Red Cross Auxiliary nears 300 members. Hershey supports Liberty Bonds, while local products appear on ships and camps. The column extols corn, Pilgrims, and American history, urging farm prosperity and a Homeric tribute to corn.
The article argues rural areas need strong protection against crime, noting wartime disruptions raise theft risks. It cites New York’s bill to create a state constabulary and similar proposals in twelve other states, urging local farmer alliances and telephone networks for quick alerts.
A column notes 2,000,000 suffragists may turn to agriculture in uniform. The piece urges practical, simple dress for farm work and criticizes fashionable styles seen as extravagant during wartime. It suggests uniforms could rebuke fashion excess while promoting useful labor.
The article extols corn as central to wartime prosperity, predicting $1.5 million in new wealth over 120 days from soil sun and showers. It cites Secretary Houston on avoiding starvation by producing three billion bushels, and lauds corn as the world’s finest crop with vivid imagery of fields, rows, and cribs.
The Hershey Men’s Club beat Rosewood 5 to 2 in opening play as Zentmeyer clocked six strikeouts and steady defense backed by timely hits. Rosewood, missing regular pitchers, showed promise from Fortney but fell short despite a chord of momentum in the third inning.
President and Mrs Wilson narrowly escaped serious injury when a Washington streetcar rounded a corner onto Fifteenth and New York avenues. Blinded by sun, the president did not see the car until the motorman braked, brushing Mrs Wilson's skirt as onlookers watched from the busy retail district.
The piece notes growing likelihood of national prohibition as state laws ban liquor ads in twenty four states and Congress may consider a wartime prohibition bill. It highlights strong anti alcohol sentiment and the push for broader bans across the country.
Numerous help wanted notices for Hershey Pa including house cleaning farm hands milkers painters quarry workers and restaurant staff. Also sales of four Shetland ponies a shuffleboard and a local house for rent list vacancies at the Hershey Employment Bureau and Hershey Park manager notices.
Rev. R. R. Butterwick, D. D., pastor. Bible School 9:15. Preaching 10:15. Junior Endeavor 2:00. Senior Endeavor 6:30. Preaching 7:30. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30. Prof. A. E. Shroyer from Annville, Pa., will occupy pulpit during pastor's absence at General Conference.
Rev John Irwin Meek pastor leads Sixth Sunday after Easter with Bible School at 9 15 and the chief service and sermon at 10 30 Lutheran League meets at 6 45 All are cordially invited at the Holy Trinity church bounds of the parish program and schedule are announced to the community.
Rev. R. H. Taylor leads Sunday activities with Sunday School at 9:30 A. M. Morning Worship at 10:30 A. M. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 P. M. Evening Worship at 7:30 P. M.
Fishburn's Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M Union Deposit Preaching at 10 30 A M and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M Pastor G W Hallman leads both congregations.
A pleasant surprise party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Wineland on May 12. Neighbors enjoyed games, music, and duets by local performers from Palmyra. A luncheon followed for guests including the Florys Shaubs Hulls Crady and many others.
J A McSparran state master urges state grange members to expand cultivation of cereals amid a world shortage and a profitable crop outlook. He warns against international conflict and stresses that farmers in the trenches behind the plow can aid a quick victory.
Notice is given that letters testamentary were granted by the Register of Dauphin County for the estate of John Imboden of Derry Township Dauphin County Pennsylvania. All debts should be paid and claims presented to executors Harry E Imboden Hershey PA Charles E Imboden 6126 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA and Alvorney Merseley Hershey PA.
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