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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1923
Page
4
Hershey Fire Co Fair Committee asks for cake and candy donations for the October fair from October 20 to 27. The fire department pledges aid in distress and urges community support to ensure a successful booth. The item highlights other local social notes and visits around Hershey.
The page lists acts and performers including Elvira and I Society Girls, Captain Jinks, Four Little Girls and Boys, Priscilla Primrose and bridesmaids, Till Our Dreams Come True, Finale-Wedding Bells, and Ensemble numbers like Springtime and My Garden of Memories. Performers include Priscilla and Jack, William Leithiser and Mardi Gras Group, with acts Rainbow Trail and Trial by Jury.
The Woman's Missionary Society and the Otterbein Guild of the First United Brethren Church of Hershey will hold a joint guest meeting in the church on Thursday evening October 11 at 7 30 o'clock. Members are urged to bring a guest and all are invited.
A dedicatory service is planned at Union Deposit for the Lutheran and Reformed Church on Sunday evening October 7 at 6 30. The Brownstone Lodge Masonic Orchestra will provide music and the program includes scripture readings prayers hymns addresses by Chas E Pass and Rev Jne S Heffner and a recitation by Mary Rose All are invited to attend and bring friends
The Sunshine Class of the United Brethren Church held a clipping sale in the church basement on Friday September 28. Events included games and refreshments with attendees listed as Mrs John Adams teacher and members from Hummelstown and Palmyra.
A church program at the Church of the Brethren east of Hershey on October 7 at 7:00 features songs, congregational participation, readings, and talks on Africa and mission work. Speakers include Harper Snavely, Andrew Kreiser, Olive Remley, Anna Eshleman, Sarah Schlaugh, and B. W. Ebersole with Elizabeth Shifer as moderator.
A Hershey Sunday School notes the death of Verna Seedom a faithful member and calls for sorrow and prayer. The minutes record resolutions expressing esteem and directing publication in the Hershey Press along with sending a copy to the bereaved family. Separate item notes Governor Pinchot urging retailers to study the anthracite price rise and a price investigation in various cities with initial reports showing price variations.
Church announcements list October events at Holy Trinity Lutheran and First United in Lancaster. Services include communion and vesper times, preparatory and confessional services, Rally Day on October 14, and the Lancaster Conference Fall convention. Also notes on Bible classes choirs and devotional meetings led by various leaders.
A church notice from the Church of the Brethren east of Hershey invites attendees to a Wednesday evening paver meeting, with a training class after prayer, Sunday School at 9 30, and a preaching service at 10 30 by Rev. Frank Garber of Palmyra. A missionary program is held every Sunday evening in October at 7 00.
Reverend P J Phelan rector schedules Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 AM with sermon at the late Mass. Choir rehearsal at 9 30 AM Baptisms at noon five confessions at 4 and 7 PM Weekday Masses at 7 30 AM Holy days Masses at 6 30 AM and Obligation observed.
Sunday School begins at 9 15 Rev Charles E Procasco of Harrisburg will teach the lesson and Rev A Arndt new pastor may preach after Sunday School Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Rally Day observed October 14 at 9 15 Rev Samuel Rauch of Pine Grove will deliver an address and teach the lesson A quartet of Pine Grove and Miss Hilda Boltz soloist of Annville will sing selections The Christian Endeavor service on Sept 30 was well attended Rev O G Romig Hershey spoke on Home Missions Allen Bucks provided a solo Misses Brandt near Hockersville played instrumental trios and duets Charles Binkley president A C Spangler spoke Our annual attendance stands at 88 percent All are invited to attend
The regular monthly business meeting of the Always Shining Class will be held in the cafeteria of the Y W C A on Thursday evening October 4. A special program has been arranged and a good attendance is desired.
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