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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
4
The Hershey Press urges all men aged 21 to 30 to register next Tuesday with no exemptions. Registration is mandatory and separate from military service rules, or penalties may follow. Frank F. Kegerreis serves as Hershey registrar for the local precinct.
The message explains that nearly everyone including children can purchase Liberty Bonds through the Hershey Trust Company via an instalment plan. It frames bonds as a gilt edged investment and a saving act for national defense, urging immediate participation by entering a name at the Trust Company.
Report from East Hershey and the block south of the Library Building notes ten days of warmer weather and rains bringing greening crops. The little farms show promising rows and suggest productive effort ahead. emphasis shifts to fall and winter vegetables as the season starts.
A reflection on judging neighbors by single events. It argues that individual acts prove little without considering the whole life and circumstances. The piece cites George Forster on the relation between will and conscience and urges applying this rule to foster friendship over criticism.
The article argues a shift toward farming needs and better practices, noting many large operations seek skilled farmers. It says profitable regions are canvassed for farmers and that seasoned workers can secure good jobs elsewhere, highlighting a training era in boll production and mobility for farmers.
The piece argues joining state or national agricultural groups can advance farming interests and personal growth. It contrasts a vibrant, horizonward society with a parsimonious, self-focused one, urging readers to connect with the best associations while avoiding overreaching invitations.
Rev R R Butterwick outlines the sermon on Life's Most Critical Moment as services follow Sunday School at 9:15 Holy Communion 10:15 Junior Endeavor at 2:00 Senior Endeavor at 6:30 and preaching at 7:30.
The Wednesday prayer meeting is postponed to Friday at 7 30 in advance of the preparatory service and choir rehearsal. The Session will meet after and may receive new members by confession or by letters. The Lord's Supper is Sunday at 10 30. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 and Evening Praise at 7 30. Lessons from Minor Prophets to be gathered on June 6.
The bulletin lists Rev. John Irwin Meek as pastor with Bible School at 9 15 A M and main service at 10 30 A M A Lutheran League gathers at 6 45 P M Union Circuit includes Union Deposit Morning Sunday School 9 30 A M and 10 30 A M service with Rev E E Stauffer Myerstown Pa Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M Fishburns Church evening service under Rev Stauffer with G W Hallman as pastor.
A crowded spread of visits and travels as Harrisburg residents and guests from Hershey Derry Church Reading and York spend weekends with relatives and friends. Notable items include marriages Miss Clara Lehr uniting with the bridegroom in Mountaville and many trips by families and singles to Hershey Hummelstown Cornwall Reading Lebanon and Carlisle over the weekend.
The notice stresses compulsory registration with penalties of imprisonment for noncompliance. It outlines for the sick to obtain a registration card via a representative, fill it, mail or deliver it to the registrar, and include a SASE. Absentees should apply early for a card and mail it to their home district. Registration booths operate 7 am to 9 pm on June 6, 1917.
Mrs. Elizabeth Imboden will hold a sale of personal and household goods at her home in Hershey on Saturday at 1 o clock. The items include beds, bedding, chairs, tables, carpets, old fashioned furniture and dishes, new dishes, stoves, stovepipes, wagons, harness, a cow, and many other articles. Household furniture at private gate. further particulars at Hershey Cafe.
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