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Hershey Press

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Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1926

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Hershey Vol Fire Company Appeals for Donations

The Hershey Volunteer Fire Company will receive a new Chemical Truck around December 1 and seeks cash contributions from Hershey residents. Volunteers will canvass streets. donations may be given to Alvin Flowers or Harry Bistline at the Hershey Transit Co. office. The group also invites men to join, with a $3.00 fee covering the first year's dues and $1.00 annually thereafter.

Hershey Volunteer Fire Co Hershey Fire Company Alvin Flowers Harry Bistline Hershey Transit Co

John Elder Men’s Bible Class Elect Officers

The John Elder Men’s Bible Class met Monday evening with Irvin H. Slesser present. Officers elected include President R V Owen Jr and Vice President Walter H Stahley with Theodore Boyer as assistant secretary and Rev Ek H Taylor as teacher. Secretary Harry D Fasnacht and Morris H Wenger were chosen for a one year term. Next meeting set for Monday evening November 8 with A Bowman Snavely.

John Elder Men’s Bible Class Irvin H. Slesser West Chocolate Avenue R.V. Owen, Jr Walter H. Stahley Theodore Boyer Ek. H. Taylor Angell Matthewson Harry D. Fasnacht Morris H. Wenger A. Bowman

Always Shining Ladies Bible Class Held at 27 Derry Road

The Always Shining Ladies Bible class of First United Brethren Sunday School met at Mrs. Charles Miller's home on October 7. After a business session a program was given and refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Mrs. Copp, Mrs. Zentmeyer, Miss Boyer, Mrs. Yost, Mrs. Mays, Mrs. Knoll, Miss Rittel, Mrs. Habecker, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Knoll, and many others.

Always Shining Ladies’ Bible First United Brethren Sunday School Charles Miller Derry Road Chas. Copp Russell Zentmeyer Ray Willard Viola Boyer Cyrus Garman Harry Etter Uriah Hoerner Daniel Yost Admiral Trump Lydia Fasnacht Mabel Lingle Harry Wolf

Junior Olivets Basketball Team Entertained

The Junior Olivets basketball team was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hummer on Saturday evening October 9. Refreshments were served to town guests Thelma Kelley Bernice Good Ruth Kaylor Melba Strohm Julia Owen Ruth Martin Anna Martin Mary Summer Josephine Geiling Dorothy Bohner and Lebanon guests Frances Bowers Vonesda Goings along with Arthur Gordon Harold Slummer Hugh Baker Walter Strine Welford Owen Parke Spancake Victor Tinney Glenn Keiffer Floyd Deppen Paul and Charles Hummer.

Olivers John Hummer Thelma Kelley Bernice Good Ruth Kaylor Melba Strohm Julia Owen Ruth Martin Anna Martin Mary Summer Josephine Geiling Dorothy Bohner Town Frances Bowers Vonesda Goings Lebanon Arthur Gordon Harold Slummer Hugh Baker Walter Strine Welford Owen Parke Spancake Victor Tinney Glenn Keiffer Floyd Deppen Paul Charles Hummer

Large Attendance at U B Rally Day Service

United Brethren Sunday school held Rally Day with a special program. Prof H Bais of Harrisburg delivered a record breaking address before 363 attendees. Men’s class counted 73 as part of broad school representation and visitors were warmly welcomed.

United Brethren Sunday School H. Baish Harrisburg

Ladies' Guild To Sell Fruit Cakes At Church Sale

The Ladies Guild of the Derry Presbyterian church will sell fruit cakes and hold a rummage sale on Saturday October 16 at Lebanon. Donations of old clothing shoes hats books dishes are requested and can be notified to Mrs Chance Phillips or Mrs H Cassady by bell.

Ladies’ Guild Derry Presbyterian Church Lebanon Mra Chance Phillips Bell Phone Cassady

Teachers Institute Next Week to Close Schools

The Dauphin County Teachers Institute will close local schools for October 18 to 28. Sessions will be in the House of Representatives hall with prominent educators from Pennsylvania and the Department of Public Instruction addressing the group. V Galbraith of Brookville directs singing and Frank P Wentzel of Hershey presides at the piano.

Dauphin County Teachers’ Institute House of Representatives Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction V. Galbraith Brookville Frank PP. Wentnel Hershey

Women's Missionary Society Money Meeting At Elizabethtown Home

The Women's Missionary Society of Derry Presbyterian Church will hold a money meeting at Mrs. L. Refet's home on 114 North Poplar Street Elizabethtown on Thursday evening October 21. The event will leave on the 15 car.

Derry Presbyterian Church

The Bat at Hershey Central Theatre This Saturday

The Roland West mystery melodrama The Bat opens at Hershey Central Theatre on Saturday with showings at 6 30 and 8 30. The film stars Emily Fitzroy Andre de Beranger Louise Fazenda and Jack Pickford among others as the elusive culprit defying audience guesses.

Roland West Hershey Central Theatre Mary Roberts Rinehart Avery Hopwood Emily Fitzroy Andre de Beranger Charles Herzinger Louise Fazenda Arthur Houseman Robert McKim Jack Pickford Jewel Carmen Sojin Kamiyama Tullio Carminati Eddie Gribbon Lee Shumway

Song Service at Spring Creek Church

A Sunday afternoon service of song at Spring Creek Church of the Brethren Areba Avenue on Oct 17 at 2 00. Elder J C Zug leads. Devotion by Elder J H Longenecker. Song led by Noah Gibble. Address on The Use of the Human Voice in Song by Elder A M Kuhns. I W Heisey conducts. Emotions Produced by Song addressed by W W Hartman. Songs led by Samuel Miller. Song in Heaven by Elder Henry King. Kathryn Zug leads songs. General discussion How Gospel Songs Have Helped Me. Milton Basehore leads.

Spring Creek Church of the Brethren Areba Avenue J. C. Zug J. H. Longenecker Palmyra Noah Gibble Bachmansville A. M. Kuhns Union Deposit I. W. Heisey Annville W. W. Hartman Samuel Miller Henry King Reistville Kathryn Zug Mastersonville Milton Basehore Hershey

Hershey High Defeats Lemoyne High

Hershey High beat Lemoyne High 46 to 6 on Saturday October 9. Sam Curry scored four touchdowns and kicked three extra points, with Patty Miller and Frank Purcell adding scores. Lemoyne’s lone touchdown came on a fumbled return as Hershey finished with seven total TDs.

Hershey High Lemoyne High Sam Curry Hershey Boys Patty Miller Trojans Stover Frankie” Purcell Wile Dick Sponangle Lemoyne Long Rvss Sponangle Ee K. IL Parcells Bf Gish Arnold Yorger A. Cur Wagner Hinkel Spancake Owen Fox Massimer Hershey Cassady S. Curry Purcell Curry Verwhey

Rally Day at Palmyra Second United Brethren Sunday School

Rally Day will be observed by the Palmyra Second United Brethren Sunday School on Sunday morning October 17 at 10 oclock. Invocation by Rev. M. W. Fridinger. William J. Book of Harrisburg will speak. Special music will feature the program. Everyone is invited to attend.

Palmyra

Dave Ditzler Welcomes a Son Amid Celebration

Gladness surrounds Dave Ditzler as his family and friends share in a joyous event. He had to order a large supply of cigars to ensure everyone could partake in the celebration of his new son.

Hershey Laundry Dave Ditziler Dave

Coolidge Prosperity as Twin Campaign Issues

The Republican National Committee of Arkansas asserts Coolidge and prosperity are interwoven campaign themes for Congress. It counters Democratic calls to define a single issue, arguing the public’s confidence in the administration under Coolidge drives both prosperity and voter support. The Federal Reserve Bulletin notes August retail gains, with department store and mail order sales up 7 and 10 percent respectively.

Coolidge Prosperity Congress Washington Republican National Committee of Arkansas Congressman Oldfield Democratic Committee Oldfield Federal Reserve Bulletin

Abe and Mawruss Star in Partners Again Comedy

Samuel Goldwyn presents Partners Again with Potash and Perlmutter at Hershey Central Theatre on Tuesday October 19 at 7 30. George Sidney and Alexander Carr reprise their roles as Abe and Mawruss in a fast moving business comedy about car distribution and a chaotic airplane trip. Abe battles illness with only a hot water bottle as he flies with Mawruss guiding the way. The pair survive the madcap escapade largely unscathed for fans of the duo.

Samuel Goldwyn Hershey Central Theatre George Sidney Alexander Carr Abe Sen Mawruss

Palmdale Band Festival A Successful Community Event

The Palmdale band festival at the Palmdale band hall last Saturday evening proved a success. The Band expresses thanks for donations and aid. Amos Barto of Camp Belltown held the winning number for the Atwater Kent radio outfit. Harrison Massimer of Palmdale won the floor lamp. William Harpine won the automatic revolver.

Palmdale Palmdale Band Hall Amos Barto Campbelltown Atwater Kent Harrison Massimer William Harpine

Jay Stahl Undergoes An Operation

Jay Stahl of the Chocolate Company sales department fell ill last Wednesday and required immediate surgery for appendicitis. The operation was successful and he is expected back at his desk soon.

Jay Stahl Eee Chocolate Company Mr. Stahl

Ladies Auxiliary Food Sale Saturday at Legion HQ

The Ladies' Auxiliary Unit 86 will hold a food sale on Saturday October 16 at the American Legion headquarters the former Hershey Transit Co waiting room. Pies cakes and candies will be on sale starting at 8:00 AM.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Unit $86 American Legion Hershey Transit, Co

H O A Class Meeting Set at Holy Trinity

The H O A Young Ladies Class of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will meet at 7 30 pm on Monday evening at the home of Mrs Ralph Stover Caracas avenue for their regular monthly gathering.

H. O. A. Young Ladies Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Ralph Stover Caracas Avenue

Trinity Reformed to Hold Bake Sale

The Adult Men’s Class of Trinity Reformed Sunday School will hold a bake sale in the church basement on Saturday evening October 28 from 4 to 9 as a fundraiser.

Trinity Bake Sale Trinity Reformed Sunday School

The Smokestack Dee Jay Gee Ballad of a Stricken Father

A raw verse traces a worker’s decline from pride to hardship. The narrator describes a once upright man now crushed by illness and fatigue. He struggles to provide for his wife and six children while a failing liver saps his spirit. The poem ends by tying personal ruin to the gamble of marriage and life in the city.

Noticers and Charleston Fans in a Riff on Rhythm

A amusing ramble on Charleston enthusiasts and street music, noting blind accordionists jazzy near-harmonies and phonographs in crowded stores. The piece jokes about judging others while urging restraint and keeping common sense in rhythm debates.

Charleston Paul Whiteman Ida Claire North Pole

Prohibition Jurors Debate Rejurors Ruling

In a local discussion a speaker questions juror selection in prohibition cases. The text riffs on legal norms, the Golden Rule, and the idea of fair treatment in judicial processes.

Classified Seeker Reveals Office Moment With Reader

A columnist recounts a candid office encounter with a well dressed woman during lunch hour queries about male staff. He muses on status and quotes a line about poets as a defense of self respect.

Mr. Blank

Parlor Sports Fans Rally Over Radio Ball Game

A narrator recalls watching a major league broadcast in the parlor during the World Series. He describes cheering softly for Babe Ruth’s plays and feeling intense tension while the radio replay captured the action from Yankee Stadium.

Harrisburg Reading Deodate Babe Ruth Tony Alex Babe King Lardner Yanks

Radio purchase as safe investment and entertainment

A lighthearted column explains acquiring a radio set as a prudent use of excess cash and a source of culture and amusement. It jokes about relatives from upstate and cites Irving Berlin to underscore long term appeal.

Irving Berlin

Curtain falls on world series and autumn sports fade

The text notes the world series ending and observers turning to autumn travel and sports. It mentions football games and seasonal reflections, but the readable fragment is chaotic with garbled phrases and lacks clear facts.

Dia

Officer Lafferty Joins County Corn Roast Gathering

On a Monday evening the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Men's Bible Class held a corn roast in the East End field with Rev. Kinports and ten others. Officer George Lafferty arrived in a Ford after a noisy drive and declined to join the feast, then the group adjourned after nine as the season ended.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church East End Paul M. Kinports John Schlepfer Harold M. Weishaupt W. A. Perham Irvin Uhler Heilman Henry Henry Earl L. Stahle Norman Z. Stahie J. K. Snavely Bert Black Samuel Hinkle Joseph Stewart George Lafferty Officer Lafferty Lafferty

Dauphin County Teachers Institute Plans Unveiled

Final arrangements for the seventy third annual Dauphin County Teachers Institute announced by County Superintendent I D App set lectures by thirteen instructors during the week of October 18. General sessions at the Capitol will host about 500 teachers with specific meeting times. A joint session with the County School Directors Association is planned Thursday October 21.

Dauphin County Teachers’ Institute County School Directors’ Association S.C. Schmucker West Chester Charles Lose Williamsport Lock Marenormal School Montoursville Clyde F. Lytle Kutztown State Normal School Kutztown J. Seth Grove Cumberland Valley State Normal School Shippensburg Misa Lilian M. Dannaker Chester City Chester Prince Raphael Immanuel Ur of the Chaldees H.W. Shenk Pennsylvania State Library James N. Rule Hubert C. Eicher Bureau of Buildings Orton C. Lowe Co. E. Myers Pennsylvania State Educational Association V. A Martin Mra Anna G. Greene

Woodmen to Hold Big Meeting Monday

The Woodmen of the World call members to attend a combined Woodmen Circle and Woodmen of the World meeting at Hershey Central Theatre Monday October 18 at 7 30 pm Speakers include Dora Alexander Talley national secretary Woodmen Circle Omaha Neb Thasca L I Young state manager Pennsylvania and national auditor Harrisburg

Woodmen of the World Woodmen Circle Hershey Central Theatre Dora Alexander Talley Omaha Nebr Thasca LI, Young Pennsylvania Harrisburg

Otterbein Guild Holds Monthly Meeting

The Otterbein Guild of the Viral United Brethren Church met Tuesday evening October 12 at Miss Bessia Moyer home. Members present included Viola Menagel Peep Cake Mabel Lingle Lydia Fasnacht Bessie Moyer Kathryn Carpenter Esther Walmer Helen Strim ble Gladys Walmer Dorothy Habaker Marie Maye Treva Lise Marie Bonder Emily Wedler Kathryn Weidler Ruth Keener net Chirk Violet Stern berger Mary Inget Susanna Alexander Donia Brubaker Verna Deets Florence Walmer.

Otterbein Guild Viral United Brethren Church Bessia Moyer Viola Menagel Peep Cake Mabel Lingle Lydia Fasnacht Bessie Moyer Kathryn Carpenter Esther Walmer Helen Strimble Gladys Walmer Dorothy Habaker Marie Maye Treva Lise Marie Bonder Emily Wedler Kathryn Weidler Ruth Keener

Local jurors drawn for civil court sessions

Local jurors drawn for November and December sessions of civil courts include November Raymond Lang and D. Fred Botts. December juror Harry Tinney is listed for the upcoming term.

Raymond Lang D. Fred Botts Harry Tinney

Corn Crop Upbeat in Pennsylvania Despite Poor Oats

The Federal-State crop report shows Pennsylvania corn at 63,263,000 bushels as of October 1, up 1.5 million from September 1. Oats yield is 37,488,000 bushels with the lowest quality on record due to harvest rains. buckwheat declined to 4,765,000 bushels amid wet weather.

Pennsylvania

Food Sale At St. Joan Of Arc Convent

A three evening food sale at St. Joan of Arc Convent on October 21 22 23 opens at 6 PM each day. Frankfurters rolls sandwiches coffee and vegetables plus cakes ice cream candy and fruit will be served. A fish pond and sale of household goods dolls toys and more are offered to support the convent. committee lists include Mrs J W Aurentz Columbia Bilotta and others.

St. Joan of Arc Convent West Chocolate Avenue Ladies of St. Joan of Arc Parish J. W. Aurentz Columbia Bilotta S. Booth L. Carr W. Colbert H. Dockett A. Dulac Adeline Ferrucci Peruna Pauline Gasper T. Harrison J. Heichel W. Longenecker Teressa Esther Magrini F. Magrini C. Schmidt Odilia Sorcsek Josephine Mary Tancredi Mary Wise

Pupils Visit a Furniture Factory Trip by Junior-Senior High woodworking class

Members of the Sophomore Class wood-working department from the Junior-Senior High School toured the Montgomery Table and Desk Works near Williamsport. They left at 7 30 am, lunch at Muncy, arrived by 1 pm for a factory tour guided through cutting, finishing, and product departments. The annual trip was supervised by Mr Wentzel with many students participating.

Fligh Montgomery Williamsport Murshey Muncy Wentzel Hugh Baker Paul Baum George Bohner Floyd Deppen Stewart Hess Clarence Hoover Donald Koons Welford Owens Samuel Polk Elmer Fox Steart Sponaugle Eine Seltzer Ralph Reese John Shay Donald Shay David Shertzer Irvin Shirk James Skinner Edward Swartz Clyde Yerger George Zimmerman Julio Purcell Earnest Fachter Fred Gish John Gish Herbert Harkins Roy Long Robert Kraft William Rapp Clarence Rhoads Alva Saufley James Smith Paul Stump

Ever Striving Young Men Class Holds Meeting

The Ever Striving Young Men's class of the Holy Trinity Sunday School met at J R Suavely's home on Tuesday evening. Officers elected: President Edison Rice, vice president Hd er whey, secretary George Bohner, treasurer Maud Deppen. Members listed include Hilson Rice Md Hershey George Dohner Floyd Deppen John Shay Merle Wheilfer Howard Lloyd Norman Seibert Glenn Hummer Chas Hlummer Chas Baker Herbert Harkins Richard Shay Donald Shay Walter Wanfried Luther Furst.

The Holy ‘Trinity J. R. Suavely Edison Rice Er. Whey George Bohner Maud Deppen Hilson Rice MD. Hershey George Dohner Floyd Deppen John Shay Merle W

Officials to Attend Woodmen Circle Meeting

Woodmen Circle plans a Monday evening gathering on October 18 with guests Dora Alexander Talley National Secretary from Omaha Nebr and Ihasea L Young State manager and National Auditor from Harrisburg joining Grove and Woodmen of the World in the event.

Woodmen Dora Alexander Talley Omaha Nebr Ihasea L. Young Harrisburg Yea Grove Woodmen of the World

Reception Honors Dr. A K Wier at United Brethren Church

More than two hundred church members attended the Friday night reception for Rev. Dr. A K Wier and his wife at the Hershey United Brethren Church. Wier comes from Columbia after seven years as pastor and is a Lancaster native and Lebanon Valley College and Bonebrake Theological Seminary graduate. The Columbia charge shows 256 baptisms 72 marriages 137 funerals 29 new members and current membership 713 with total receipts 86468 35. Bishop Bell of Harrisburg urged cooperation and efficiency in church work and music by the Lyric Quartette Lebanon followed a social hour and refreshments.

United Brethren Church A. K. Wier Wier Columbia Columbia Ministerial Association Wm. M. Bell Harrisburg Lyric Quartette Lebanon

Columbus Day Program at Junior-Senior High School Observed

Seventh grade students under Miss Clemens and Mr. Geyer presented a Columbus Day program during assembly. The lineup included recitations, drama titled The Old World to the New, scenes aboard the Santa Maria, San Salvador and audience with Queen Isabella, plus songs and the Star Spangled Banner.

Miss Clemens Misa Geyer William Hyland America Bernard Aurentz Columbus Ferdinand” Susan — Landis Life of Columbus Filomena Petrucci Boyd Sponaugle Isabella Gladys Rumpf Cabin of the Santa Maria Shapadises Pedro Paul Wenrich Rodetek Tony Grairno Garcia Joseph Hlenry Mathos the Santa Maria Iida Warren Ebersole Albert Lingle San Salvador Idiana Chief Tony Gravino Squaw Mary Nardi Alphonso John Mazzoli America the Beautiful Wilbur Shank Johnny Lorraine Foreman Mary Pelino

Woman's Day Exercises at First United Brethren Church

The Woman's Missionary Party of the First United Brethren Church will hold special Woman's Day services Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock October 24. Mrs J Raymond Ingle of Palmyra will speak. A special program is planned and the public is invited.

Woman's Missionary Parry The First United Brethren Churc J. Raymond Ingle Palmyra

Louise Yeagley Hosts Birthday Surprise Party

Eighteen guests gathered at Misa Louise Yeagley’s Palmyra home for a birthday surprise honoring Misa Kathryn Horat of Campbellstown. The gathering featured gifts, games, and refreshments.

Louise Yeagley Misa Louise Yeagley Palmyra Misa Kathryn Horat Cambelltown

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Hershey Vol. Fire — Company Junior Olivets U. B Teachers Institute Mrs. Reist Women’s Missionary Society A. B Dave Ditzler Coolidge and Prosperity Abe and Mawruss Abe Potash the Smokestack Dee Jay Gee New York Jj. A. R Geo. Lafferty Motors Holy Trinity Lutheran Sunday School County Institute Capitol Building St. Joan of Arc Woodmen Circle Meeting Dr. A. K. Wier D.D Columbus Day In the
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