What's What and Who's Who
Local notes list residents and visitors from Harrisburg Palmyra and Hershey with movements to Florida Philadelphia Gettysburg and Martinsburg. Birth announcements include a newborn eight pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. Snyder. Community notices report found items lost items for sale and local events at Hershey Schools and Memorial Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Mentzer
Harrisburg
Howard Shelly
Elwood Robertson
Florida
Robertson
Ralph Wagner
Palmyra
L. R. Poorman
Carl Snyder
William Houser
Elwood Rodgers
Charles Bashore
John Eby
Wm. J. Runkel
Harry Peiffer
Sterling Light
Lebanon
Harvey Basehore
Adam Garman
Eugene Garman
Margaret Miller
Dick Miller
Gettysburg
Waynesboro
John Balsbaugh
Victor Eby
Harpers
Wm. Gingrich
Elmer Hemperly
A. E. Hershey
Theodore Leib
Reading
George Leib
John McLanigan
Edgar Eby
John Bowman
Heilmandale
George Yingst
Fishing Creek Valley
Russell Zentmeyer
Wm. Miller
Colonial Theatre
Irvin Knoll
Jacob Nye
Campbelltown
Wm. Hamilton
Christ Kegerreis
Inglenook
C. A. Smith
Charles Palmer
Lititz
Lydia Weltmer
Harry Hocker
Harold Lloyd
Charlie Chaplin
Lloyd Hartman
Edna Bashore
Paxtonia
Harry Gingrich
Linglestown
Hershey
John Shearer
Beacon
N. Y
A. M. Hinkel
Anna Klauss
Noah Klauss
Philadelphia
Jacob Gerberich
Violet Keiffer
Grantville
John F. Leese
May Reider
Norman Z. Stahle
Paul M. Rinports
Harry Wagner
Memorial Lutheran Church
Walter Wright
Huntingdon
D. Arthur Allison
Helena Allison
Charlotte Freysinger
Arthur Gordon
New York
The
Hudson
Robert Spire
Henry Henry
Mildred Palmer
John Palmer
Nanty Elizabeth Reese
Reese
Charles Pearson
William
Miller
Irwin C. Uhler
Marvin Keiffer
U.S.S
Virginia
Parente
H. VT
Kieffer
Seaman
Honolulu
Australia
New Zealand
Cocoa and
Ceylon Avenue
Aretha
Caracas Avenue
J. O. Shearer
Granada Avenue
H. P. Fairbanks
East Main Street
Miss Elizabeth High Records 1924 1925 Public Health Work
Elizabeth High reports 1924 25 public health data including school visits 647 rooms inspected 7944 pupils inspected 4973 pupils defective 716 lice excluded 39 communicable disease symptoms and 276 parents consulted. Well Baby Clinic at Hershey Health Center from May 1924 to March 1925 notes 30 clinic days 188 total attendance 294 field visits 422 prenatal visits and 132 weighed kindergarten children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth High
Public Health Nurse Reports 1924 25 Local Health Efforts
The county nurse documents vaccination and health outreach from March 1 1924 to March 1 1925. She vaccinated schoolchildren, sent notes to parents, assisted with medical procedures at Hershey Hospital, aided families with Red Cross relief, and led vision and dental screenings for 507 pupils while coordinating care in Derry Township and Union Deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near East Relief
Red Cross
Associated Aide
Harrisburg
Union Deposit
Derry Township
Hershey Hospital
Potts Hill
Elizabeth High
Mennonites to Hold Communion Services Sunday
The Reformed Mennonites will hold Communion at Derry Church on Sunday at 9 30 a m. Bishop Wilmer Steele from Famberstone Canada will serve. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derry Church
Wilmer Steele
Famberstone
Canada
Wershey Fire Company Attends State Convention
Chief Hal Boyer and Secretary James Urray represented the Wershey Volunteer Fire Company at the Firemen's State Convention in Stroudsburg on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wershey Volunteer Fire Company
Firemen’s
Stroudsburg
Hal Boyer
James Urray
Jolly Ten YWCA Holds Wiener Roast at Hershey Park
The Jolly Ten of the YWCA hosted a wiener roast in Hershey Park on Thursday evening October 1. Attendees included Mildred White Eileen Boyle Grace Lenn Mae Beachler Anna Lentz Ida Hans Dorothy Wa idlich Emma Bohner Mrs Mary Smith and Mary Ileming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Park
Mildred White
Eileen Boyle
Grace Lenn
Mae Beachler
Anna Lentz
Ida Hans
Dorothy Waidlich
Emma Bohner
Mary Smith
Mary Ileming
Marriage of Miss Mary Shertzer and Cyrus Peffer
Miss Mary Shertzer wed Cyrus Peffer at Miss Shertzer's Union Deposit home on a Saturday evening ceremony performed by Rev. J. R. MacDonald. Fifty guests attended as the house was decorated with ferns and roses and well wishes were offered by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shertzer
Union Deposit
J. R. MacDonald
United
Matrriage
Cyrus Peffer
Myerstown
Teachers Institute for Derry Township Educators
Derry Township teachers attend the secure County Teachers Institute during October 12 to 16. The sessions will be held in the House of Representatives at the State Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derry Township
Secure County ‘Teachers’ Institute
House of Representatives
State Capitol
W O W Lodge to Readin Wednesday Evening
The W O W Lodge plans a trip to Readin on Wednesday evening October 21. Members should meet at the Hershey post office by 6 30 p m. Those who want to man the trio should notify Earl R Mays or Harry Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. W. Lodge
Readin
Hershey
Earl R. Mays
Harry Christ
Splendid Lecture at Hershey High Next Week
Miss Lottie L Tillotson to speak in the Junior Senior High School auditorium on Saturday Oct 17 at 730 pm. Tickets are 25c for adults and 15c for children with proceeds to the Athletic Association. Also notes for sale desks and a 9 room house for rent in Derry Township and at 113 Caracas Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie L. Tillotson
Bryn Mawr
Hawaii
Athletic Association
Derry Township
Caracas Ave
Bridges eased by removed boards along Chickies Creek
Two wooden bridges over Chickies Creek near Lebanon Valley no longer threaten drivers after boards were removed, improving line of sight. Also notes Franklin and Marshall College enrollment surpassing 600, and a public bridge bond issue may head to voters with York County sharing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickies Creek
State Highway Department
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Susquehanna River
York County
Community Church Notices and Services Schedule
Local churches list Sunday services Sunday School and worship times for Holy Trinity Lutheran Derry Presbyterian and United Brethren churches. Includes sermon themes for October and midweek events with choir and prayer meetings. lectures in Harrisburg and a general invitation to join the congregations.
School enrollment totals for first month
Total enrollment at month end is 1246 with 831 students in grades 1 6 and 415 in grades 7 12.
Church Schedules and Services for St. Joan of Arc Salem Campbelltown and U B Church
St Joan of Arc Church announces masses at 8 and 10 on Sunday with sermon and rosary, baptism at 1. In the evening 7 with benediction. Confessions Saturday 3 and 7. Weekday mass 7. Holy days 6 and 7:30. Salem Reformed Campbelltown describes preparatory service Friday 7:45, Sunday School 9, Holy Communion 10:15, C E 6:30, evening service 7:15, private communion available by notice. Campbelltown U B Church holds 10:30 service, C E 6:30, prayer Tuesday 7:30. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Paul M Spars
H.G. Mumma
Luther League
Holy Communion
S. S. Gaines Memorial Brotherhood
United Brethren Church
A. G. Nye
Israel
St. Joan of Arc Church
P. J. Phelan
Sisters of Ercy
Salem Reformed Church
Campbelltown
Henry I. Aulenbach
W. Kegerreis
Christian Endeavor
Clarence Gingrich
U. B. Church
S. H. Waltz
Dauphin County awards bridge and road contracts
Bids awarded for Manada Hill road grading and culvert near Manada Hill. J F Ritter wins Middletown bridge project at 1100 dollars. Fishing Creek bridge deck contract goes to J C Shawfield Company for 2477 dollars. West Hanover grading and culvert bid held. Bids listed include Universal Construction and Ira J Reighter among others. A divorced Moslem woman may remarry only with former husband’s permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin County
Manada Hill
Middletown
Swatara Creek
Fishing Creek
Harrisburg Country Club
J. F. Ritter
J. C. Shawfield Company
West Hanover Township
George A. Larsen
Ira J. Reighter
Universal Construction Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hershey Health Center
Hershey Firemen
Jolly Ten
Teachers Institute
Hershey High
Lebanon Valley
Lycoming County
Sullivan County
Lopez
Bernice
Lancaster County
Washington
Martin Chartier
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Susquehanna
William Penn
McClure
Snyder County
Middleburg
Jakols S. Wile
Souderton
Wile
Chester County
Adama County
Georgia
David Cluck
Luther League of Pennsylvania
Reading and
Berke
Derry Presbyterian Church
R. H. Taylor
Anna Reese
Campbell Morgan
Market Square
Presbyterian Church
Manada Hill Road
Hershey Central Theatre
Rex Ingram
Ramon Navarro and
Alice Terry
Arcadia
John Stedman
Pauline Starke
Wallace Beery
Freshman
Rexall Drug
Vardar Seis
Beauty Culture Shop
N. Shea
Hershey Department Store
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