Hershey September freight surge marks regional growth
Hershey shipments set a new record with 884 outgoing and 666 incoming railroad cars, totaling 1 050 in September. The large chocolate and cocoa exports reached all parts of the United States and to Canada and Mexico, while Hershey expands with factory growth, new housing, and a planing mill. The town has become a major Freight point for the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad despite early doubts about local demand.
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Hershey
United States
Canada
Mexico
Dauphin
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Kreider and Martin Rally Voters in Hershey Meeting
About a hundred men gathered in front of the Men’s Club to hear Washington Party candidates Dr John H Kreider and Joseph B Martin. Kreider, a Dauphin Lebanon and Cumberland district candidate, spoke forcefully on his views. Martin urged reelection and backing for a workers compensation law and Bible in schools. The session lasted about an hour before they caught a trolley to Harrisburg.
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Washington Party
John H. Kreider
Congress
Dauphin
Lebanon
Cumberland
Kreider
Joseph B. Martin
Middletown
Martin
Dr. Kreider
Mr. Martin
Flarrisburg
Hershey
Murrie
James W. Millard
Joseph J. Wills
John B. Snyder
William I
Ry Muyrie
Ivank B. Snavely
Moxa
Harrisburg Ladies Visit Hershey Firemen Convention
Many Ladies From Harrisburg travel in special cars to Hershey for sightseeing and a factory tour. They visited the new school and other buildings, banqueted at the Hershey Cafe, and received souvenir booklets and almond bags. The visiting committee included president Myra Peter Tilia and others. rain did not dampen the day.
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Firemen’s Convention
Harrisburg
Hershey
Mya
Peter Tilia
Misa
W. TK. Worman
Myra
Loater King
Mia
Thad Cleas
Tershey
Tsorshey Fire Company Meets With Strong Attendance
The Tsorshey Fire Company held its regular meeting Tuesday night. Attendance was excellent and interest high with treasury over two hundred dollars and the scandal report deemed eminently satisfactory.
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Tsorshey Fire’ Company
Treasury
Factory Admits New Members and Upgrades Equipment
Three new members joined the department while the plant showcased its well maintained equipment. The assembling room saw improvements including a renovated pool table. Officers elected include President William C Brinker Vice President Aldus Wirth Treasurer George J Eppley Secretary H A Newton Chief John P Conirad Assistant Chief Hess Bigley Trustees J McKissick J E Hills D M Hershey.
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Wm. C. Brinker
Aldus Wirth
George J. Eppley
H. A. Newton
John P. Conirad
Hess Bigley
J. BrMcKissick
J. E. Hills
D. MM. Hershey
Great Membership Campaign Adds 159 to the YWCA
The YWCA’s competitive membership drive raised 159 new and renewing members across Blues and Golds. Blues 54 new, 26 renewals. Golds 38 new, 39 renewals plus sustaining members. Blues host Friday reception for new members with guest invitation, 25 cent charge. speaker Caroline Jones from Philadelphia. Gymnasium committee plans new Park Gymnasiums club room with kitchenette for girls, rest and entertainment use.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Blues
Caroline Jones
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Gymnasium
House Committee
Old Park Gymnasium
Hershey
Rally Day at Derry Church Inspires Sunday School
Derry Presbyterian Sunday School held Rally Day last Sunday with poor attendance yet an effective Soldiers of the Cross service. The new member contest ended with each slide adding 10 members, turning the planned social loss into a joint event. The celebration spurred renewed enthusiasm for winter work.
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Derry Presbyterian Sunday School
Soldiers of the Cross
Mothers Club Organized On Tuesday Evening
The Mothers Club formed Tuesday evening at the Y in rooms OG A with Misa Langworthy presiding. Officers elected include president Mrs. Magoo, vice president Mrs. Nar J. Hershey, secretary Mrs. To Edwards, and treasurer Mrs. George Nppley. An informative discussion on child life followed. A future Kinder garten benefit noted as noting day with dates to be announced. The club will meet next Tuesday in November at President Mrs. Mapree’s home.
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Misa Langworthy
oMeora
Mya
Magoo
Mra
Nar J. Hershey
To Edwards
George Nppley
Tharea
Mapree
Hershey Men's Club Organizes for Self Government
A Hershey meeting drew over a hundred residents to organize the Hershey Men's Club on a self governing basis. Officers were elected led by James W Millard as president with Joseph E Hills as first vice president and a strong push for a constitut tion and by laws to guide a larger, community oriented program.
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Hershey Men’s’ Club
Hershey
William F. R. Murrie
Ewing Cain
Cain
Fire Department
Murrie
Harry Copenhaver
Mr. Hershey
Rain Bring Relief to Drought Stricken Lebanon Valley
A welcome rain began yesterday, easing severe drought across eastern Pennsylvania. Reading reports less than half an inch in 37 days with no immediate showers, while the Schuylkill and its tributaries run low. Farmers face late sowing, need to haul water, and many must drive cattle miles for drinking water as springs dry up.
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Lebanon Valley
Pennsylvania
Reading
Schuylkill
Carbon County
War progress and toll amid strict censorship in France
A weekly update notes ongoing great battle in France with no definite result yet. Estimated combined military strength of nine nations is 17,860,000 under arms and total casualties including killed wounded and missing approach 2,000,000. Censorship on news remains unusually strict.
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France
United Brethren Pastors Appointment Highlights in Philadelphia
The United Brethren Conference in Philadelphia reported a successful gathering with few appointment changes. Rev. N. L. Linebaugh returned to the First Church at Hershey and Rev. O. G. Romig advanced from Union Circuit to Tower City, with notable regard for his Hershey residence and energetic work.
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United Brethren Conference
Philadelphia
N. L. Linebaugh
Hershey
0. G. Romig
Union Circuit
Tower City
Peace Day Observed by Hershey Churches
Hershey churches observed Peace Day with Rev. Frederick C. Krapf delivering a sermon on U.S. war expenditures since the Spanish American War. He read the President's proclamation as hymns and prayers marked the service.
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Hershey
Frederick C. Krapf
United States
Spain
Palmyra Leads Nation in Automobiles Says Town
Palmyra once boasted the highest automobile ratio and residents have bought more machines since. Toek oravilla may enter the Hat. Eight families own four automobiles and a motorcycle. Hershey and nearby areas also saw many auto purchases in the past six months.
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Palmyra
Toekoravilla
Hershey
Elizabeth Behm observes seventy-fifth birthday at Cory Church
Mrs Elizabeth Behm celebrated her seventy fifth birthday anniversary at Cory Church with neighbors and friends offering congratulations. She remains active in the Lebanon Valley community and takes pride in local development over the years.
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Cory Church
Eizabeth Behm
Hershey to aid ship for war orphans Christmas gifts
Hershey plans to contribute to a national effort sending three U S Navy ships with American crews to deliver Christmas gifts to European war orphans. Mrs Charles V Glynn of Granada Avenue leads the local drive and coordinates with the state committee. President Wilson and Secretary Daniels praised the project as a children’s effort supported by communities and organizations seeking to ease suffering of war affected children.
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Hershey
Childrens of America
Charles W. Glynn
Granada Avenue
Pennsylvania
Children of
America
United States
House of Representatives
White House
Daniels
North Carolina
Charles V
Glynn
Granada
Cocoa Avenues
Crowds Chestnuting at Hershey Park Farmers Hospitable
Report from Hershey shows crowds gathering chestnuts last Sunday with many walking or riding trolleys to reach nutting points. Nuts are plentiful and farmers welcomed visitors inviting them to gather and even offering watermelons.
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Hershey
Hershey Party
Flag Raised by Construction Crew on New Factory
Construction gang number thirty under Robert Deichler has hoisted a large flag atop the high scaffolding supporting the concrete trough. This marks the second flag to fly from the ongoing improvements.
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Robert Deichler
Winding Through Subway Construction near Weat Hershey
Workers shape the new subway by curving railroad tracks and observers on the bridge watch long coal trains crawl over the line. The trains slow for the subway construction, appearing as black snakes winding along the rails.
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Weat Hershey
Bitten by a Collie in Derry Church Incident
William Runkle of Derry Church was bitten by a large collie last Saturday. The wound was cauterized by Dr. M. I. Hershey. The dog is owned by Mr. Alwine.
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William Runkle
Derry Church
Dn M. I. Hershey
Mr. Alwine
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Joseph E. Hills
Dr. H. G. Mumma
E. J. Krause
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Joseph R. Snavely
Addison Garman
George C. Hench
John Zoll
H. G. Mumma
George
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J. R. Kreider
George Copenhaver
H. D. Newton
Frank R. Snavely
Lancaster
J. M. Brandau
Brandau
Ovary
Rawarda
Ita
Ita Pres
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Tis
Dr. Mumma
Ife
Horshay
Norshey
United Brethren
Europe
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