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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
1
The Hershey Laundry invites the public to tour during National Visitors Week, October 26 to 31, to see modern washing, drying, starching and ironing methods. Guides will explain the rotary washer and other machines, with demonstrations of steam drying, starching, ironing and finishing processes.
A large audience attended a rally at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dauphin County District 5. Rev H K Ober, president of Elizabethtown College, spoke on responsibilities of the community to the Sunday School, stressing individual obligation over yardstick measures. Irvin H Slesser presided as program included songs, devotions, and contributions from local pastors.
Miss Iva Drescher wed Arthur Tinney on Saturday October 7 in Hagerstown Maryland. Rev JR Horn officiated at St John’s Lutheran Church. The couple, both active in Hershey and nearby towns, will live in Hummelstown. A dinner at Merle Enaminger’s near Palmyra honored Mrs Enaminger’s husband’s 22nd birthday with many local guests attending.
Candidate describes prior service as Treasurer of the Board of Supervisors and promises open accounts for inspection. Claims credit for shifting seven miles of Horse Shoe Pike maintenance to Dauphin County and relieving township costs on a new Reading Railroad bridge. Also cites ten miles of hard surface roads built with state aid and county oiling support.
The Metro-Goldwyn film The Silent Accuser arrives at Hershey Central Theatre Tuesday October 27 at 7 30 pm. Peter the Great the new police dog star drives a melodramatic mystery driven plot with outdoor sets and a small cast led by Eleanor Boardman Raymond McKee and Earl Metcalfe.
Salem Reformed Church in Campbelltown hosts a Sunday 200th anniversary celebration with speakers Rev. A Henry Heilman of Lebanon and Prof. A V Hiester. The event honors the broader Reformed Church in America origins dating to 1725 with local historical notes and church milestones from 1845 to 1924.
An affectionate essay on Halloween mood and memories urging safe fun for all ages. It recalls childhood costumes and night winds while cautioning Hershey area youths about property damage from out of control pranks and urging parental guidance and neighborly respect.
The H. O. A. Young Ladies Bible Class hosts a baked bean supper Friday evening Oct 23 from 5 to 7 at the church basement. Cakes and candy will be for sale. Tickets are 35 cents.
Miss Laura Kahler a 3 A grade teacher at Hershey School was taken to Hershey Hospital for an appendicitis operation on Tuesday of this week. Reports to press are favorable and they hope for her speedy recovery. Kahler’s home is in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania.
A rustic humorous reminisce about a chilly October vacation and Injun summer memories. The narrator recalls a North trip, weather extremes, World Series games, and a humorous shopping trip ending with a monkey wrench purchase.
Paramount director William K. Howard completed Lane Grey's Code of The West in the Tonto Basin Arizona during harsh filming conditions. The story blends romance between a cowboy and a Broadway flapper with comedy red blooded action and a forest fire climax. Cast includes Owen Moore Constance Bennett Mabel Ballin Charles Ogle and David Butler.
The John Elder Men’s Bible Class met Monday evening October 12 with president Charles Black outlining a Tenth Anniversary observance and an outing plan in conjunction with the Hustlers’ Class. Wade H. Weaver was elected a member and November 9 meeting location was set.
Editor of the Hershey Press reports the Printing Department accepts the challenge issued by the Hershey Chocolate Company Mailing Desk. It suggests both teams meet to arrange a game or series on the Men's Club floor soon.
The Young Women's Christian Association invites paid-up members to a membership supper on Monday October 26 at 6 30 PM with a unique program and chairs filled metaphorically noting attendance. The $0 50 per member expense covers a menu including canapes sweet breads timbales and dessert. An eight o clock Fall Rally follows and attendees are urged to respond by Friday evening.
Buster Keaton's Metro Goldwyn comedy The Navigator screens Thursday evening October 22 at 7 30. The film features a vast prop collection built aboard the Buford liner and shot in Riverside Truckee and Lake Tahoe with divers a submarine and a giant underwater tank. Directed by Donald Crisp and Keaton from a story by Havez Bruckman and Mitchell, presented by Joseph M. Schenck.
The Tri Y Club Girl Reserves begin their winter program with questions guiding self reflection. Topics include how thoughts determine actions, courage to speak truth, honesty to self and others, and how health sleep and play affect grades and disposition.
In Hershey the question of hosting a Chautauqua is raised as a community project with local schools urged to support the educational program. Ivan L. Mease attended the 63rd annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association in Erie, representing Dauphin County.
Weekly assemblies at the high school are cited as a growing feature to lift school spirit. Pep meetings typically aim to rally athletes and support school projects.
Preparations are complete for the Junior-Senior High School dedication on Friday evening October 23. State officials Dr Francis B Haas and Dr Lee Driven will headline with I D App and E M Rapp also speaking. A limited 800 seat assembly requires pupils to stay home so parents and guests may attend. doors open at 7 30 p m.
The Community Chorus holds its first meeting on Tuesday October 27 from 7 to 8 pm in the Hershey High School Auditorium. Miss Marion Roth music instructor will direct and all interested residents students whose voices are changed may join to help start the chorus.
The Hershey Volunteer Fire Company seeks cake donations from local women for sale at the fair to fund a large chemical engine. The goal is improved protection for residents of Swatara Palmdale Hershey Highlands and nearby areas. Bakers should contact Tom Black at Black Tonsorial Parlors or Alvin Flowers at the Hershey Transit office and confirm pickup times.
The Woman's Missionary Society will observe Woman's Day on Sunday October 25 at 7 30 PM with a home talent pageant featuring scripture reading and prayer a quartet and the pageant Christ in America Rev A G Nye pastor and Mrs E Shichter to give announcements and offering.
Harvey Mearns will headline a musical novelty act at Blaufeg Central Theatre on Saturday evening October 24 with performances at 6 30 and 8 30. Russell Zentmeyer manager of Hershey Central Theatre arranges the booking praising strong movie reductions and top vaudeville features for the night.
Miss Kathryn Hershey daughter of Mr and Mrs Ezra F Hershey sustained a fracture to her left leg after her bicycle slid on an oiled Cocoa avenue surface. Friends express regret and wish her a speedy recovery. A T L Thorne of Harrisburg plans to instruct more pupils. contact numbers are provided.
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