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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
2
A local merchant urges men to visit his shop for reliable menswear and notes new Summer dress accessories now on display. Omar L. Hummel, Haberdasher at Centre Square invites shoppers to see the latest styles at attractive prices.
Local notes report residents visiting relatives in Lebanon Kutztown Harrisburg and Myerstown. Derry Council initiated several candidates at a Monday meeting. Hummelstown High School class of thirteen will graduate with Alma Hershey valedictorian and Edna Tinney salutatorian. exercises set for May 31 at the Orpheum Theater.
Captain John Henderson Post No 443 G A R invites secret organizations to join Memorial Day parade from Center Square to Hummelstown Cemetery for exercises with Jacob Thomas as chief marshal.
Camp grounds at Stoverdale opened to the public for the season and will run through September 15. Many cottagers have opened their cottages, signaling a likely good year for Stoverdale.
A Monday Zion Lutheran Church committee in the Men's Bible Glass room decided to hold a Union Picnic at Hershey Park. The action reflects plans for a community gathering organized by the group.
Friday evening at six o clock the Hershey Volunteer Company answered the fire bell for a drill in handling equipment. New crews stood in place as apparatus was tested with a quick run to the rear car barn where hoses were attached to a plug and ladders raised. A strong stream was directed to the car barn top and after thorough practice the apparatus returned to the hose house.
James Alwein of E. J. Leshers bakery marked his birthday by baking a cake with candles for each life milestone. Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Y P S at 6:30. Service at 7:30. Mrs. Samuel Walters of Hummels town visits aunt Mrs. Walters. John Baker of Highspire visits daughter Mrs. Henry Templin. Mrs. Joseph Flory, widow, lives at.
Town residents announce a public sale of household goods to be held Saturday May 25 at the end of town. Mrs. Martin Heagey of Annville visited Friday. A birthday surprise was hosted for Mr. Carmany at his home with family present. Mrs. G C Wolfersberger attended Mrs. Fannie Moyer's funeral at Derry Church Monday afternoon.
The Luther League marked its first anniversary, organized May 9 1911, with a Sunday night program led by secretary Miss Blanche De Bolt. Capt H W W Richards of Lebanon delivered the address, and Rev H Branson Richards spoke at the Monday YWCA gathering. The devotional service will be omitted due to upcoming Confirmation and P O S A Hall services Friday.
Beginning next week the Press will devote an entire page to Hershey area sports. Managers of Hummelstown Palmyra and other town teams are invited to send weekly letters about their teams and players. Boys teams are urged to share personals notes and updates.
A reflective line about women's flaws and enduring affection. It contrasts fault and steadfast affection, noting many people live guarded lives. The piece emphasizes quiet strength and enduring love despite imperfections.
The article highlights stiff derby hats crafted from blue milan straw with velvet bands, a plaited cabochon, and a bow. Described as the nattiest outing hats for this spring, the piece emphasizes current fashion favor for these styles and materials.
Household tips cover removing scorch marks from silk and wool using French chalk and leaving on the spot for days. Naphtha applied with a brush cleans coat collars, with velvet tolerating the treatment but satin not. Peroxide of hydrogen diluted with water bleaches lingerie and whites overnight. White spots on furniture lift with hot water then dry rub. alcohol or camphor helps. Glassware protection involves gradual heating in cold water to prevent breakage.
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