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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1926
Page
1
A U S Department of Agriculture table shows food compositions. Chocolate and cocoa nearly top the list, with foods comprising water ash protein fat and carbohydrates. Refuse includes bones shells skins and seeds not eaten.
The text explains how absorbed nutrients serve tissue growth waste removal and heat production. It notes water’s 60 percent body weight, minerals in bone digestion and life, and the roles of fats proteins and carbohydrates as heat sources. A rational diet aims for essential nutrients with safe margins, suggesting 4–5 ounces protein and about 3000 calories daily for moderate work, with varies by age and sex.
Friday evening at Hershey Central Theatre will feature Dempsey-Tunney fight pictures framed as a major spectacle. Fans pay 36 cents for adults 20 cents for children and can view two showings at 7 and 830 with two Swenpadl comedies and a news reel included.
Miss Irma Shelly entertained a masquerade party at her East Derry Road home on Monday evening October 22. The decor featured cats owls hate and witches in orange and black. Refreshments were served to invited guests including Misa Helen Good and Helen Filckering of Middletown and Edna Smith and Ammon Patrick of town.
The hunting season begins Monday with rabbits unusually plentiful in Hershey and vicinity. The bag limit is five per day or thirty per season after a fifteen day reduction. Gunners are urged to avoid shot near houses and shrubs and to take care on Snyder property.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Re formed church Union Deposit will hold a Sauer Kraut Supper on Saturday November 6 beginning at 4 00 p m in the Freque house. Hot doggie sandwiches cakes ice cream home made candy and soft drinks will also be on sale. Everybody invited.
Rudolph Valentino stars in The Son of the Sheik to be shown at the Hershey Central Theatre on Saturday evening October 30 at 6 30 and 8 30. The cast features Vilma Banky Yasmin Agnes Ayres George Fawcett and Karl Dane with Montagu Love as the villain and William Donovan in a notable role.
John Shearer and Doc Henry predict a tough winter based on bowling ball patterns in Hershey alleys. They stocked up fuel by hauling railroad ties from Reading railroad property, ensuring warmth without coal or oil bills.
Two Hershey farm mules created a ruckus Monday afternoon after escaping their ties before Hershey Trust Company. They bolted down Chocolate avenue tearing a wagon wheel from a tree, then dashed along Ceylon avenue and into back alleys near Caracas properties by Hershey High School. Officer Lalerty finally subdued and guided them out of the mess.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will hold services on Sunday to observe the 409th anniversary of the Reformation. Rev. Paul M. Kinports will preach on Christian Liberty in the morning and A Sure Word of Prophecy in the evening, explaining background developments and the movement’s present value.
Miss Wella Rice hosted a birthday dinner on Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs Paul Shoop. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Kishbaugh and daughter Joyce of Tapeburg, Verna and Claire Flowers of Ummelstown, Mr and Mrs John Yers of Palmyra, and Mr and Mrs Shoop of town.
Wm. Brinker Marty Hutchison Austin Shelly and Edwin Miller traveled to Philadelphia for the Seaqui Centennial. Brinker bought a Persian rug initially priced at 90 dollars and haggled the seller down to 1.75 dollars for potential inclusion in the Purchasing department.
A reminiscence recalls Hallowe'en pranks of youth with jack o lanterns front gates and doorbells, the mixed reactions of neighbors, a teacher's disapproval, and a rueful note on aging. The piece weaves until the narrator’s closing quips about old friends and odd encounters.
Like As Not Perhaps, says Like Tate of Skunks Corners, the man who wanted a house by the side of the road was thinking of making it into a hot dog stand in the summer.
In His Opinion the Liberty Cross Roads doctor would describe an ignorant yokel as anyone who votes the Democratic ticket. His playful rebuke hints at the political stance of the grand old gent.
Patrons argue politics over party lines with Ware and Wilson referenced. One man claims voting like his Democrat father is logical while the other defends Prohibitionist allegiance. The debate ends inconclusively as witnesses note the sustained exchange and respect for paternal judgment.
A reader questions Dee Jay’s column focus urging more local sports coverage. The editor notes time constraints and suggests scheduling Friday games or a half day to attend Smokestackers football and baseball action.
A mother styled with marcel waves works nearby while a little eight to ten year old sits on her father’s lap watching. The child toys with her father’s smooth bald pate and quips that his waves are all beach.
The State Game Commission reports favorable conditions for hunting starting November 1. Forests are moist, fires unlikely, and many game species including woodcock, raccoons, rabbits, foxes, squirrels, quail, and ringnecked pheasants show strong numbers across counties.
Enthusiasm rises at first rehearsals for Fleurette the musical comedy by M S Hershey High School set for November 4 and 5 at the high school auditorium Miss Thelma G Stephens of James B Rogers Producing Company directs the production The plot follows a pretty French girl in a New York modiste shop and her romance with a young lawyer The show promises lively musical numbers and professional quality with a sparkling Hershey High School cast and chorus Tickets are 50c for adults and 60c for students.
The Peoples Council of District No. 56 held a Halloween party in the Hershey High School auditorium on Monday evening October 26. After a short meeting a social hour followed during which An Old Fashioned School was performed with Andrew Henry starring as the school marm.
Henry Miller Elmer Swartz Robert Aumen Paul Zantmeyer Norman Smith Norman Stable Hart Boyer and Alex Prank attended the 20th anniversary celebration of the Fred Fuhrman Post No 23 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Lebanon on Monday evening.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Schwenk announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday October 21 Lois Oukum of Hummedlstown underwent adenoids and tonsils removal on Monday October 26 Mrs Harry Kercher of Valmyra underwent adenoids and tonsils removal on Thursday October Zlat
The Hershey Chocolate Company secured favorable decrees in multiple actions alleging unfair competition and improper use of the Hershey name. Courts enjoined defendants from selling chocolates under Hershey or Hershey’s names and ordered accounting of profits and damages where applicable.
At Hershey Post No. 346 a regular meeting elected Ivan L. Mease as Post Commander to fill the vacancy left by Raymond G. Hinkel. Norman Z. Stahle became Post Chaplain. Harold M. Weishaupt named Adjutant. Edwin W. Schwenk joined the Executive Committee. A Community Christmas Tree project and door prizes were announced to boost attendance and service. An Armistice Day service invitation was extended for November 7 at First United Brethren Church.
Hershey Department Store hosts a barber cateria for women with an expert from Penn Harris Hotel Harrisburg to perform stylish bobs to individual taste. Appointments via telephone. Mrs Anna McNeill Johnson proprietor promises expert service for Hershey city ladies. Tuesday replaces Monday as washday.
The Hershey Volunteer Fire Co. monthly meeting is set for Tuesday November 2 at 8 p m. All members should attend as this may be the last before the chemical engine arrives. Solicitors should complete district canvasses and report finances while citizens are urged to donate and join the Fire Company to fund the new engine and improve housing for apparatus.
In Hershey on Tuesday morning two auto accidents occurred. Miss Helen Flickinger and Miss Terressa Magrini were struck by Abraham Gibble’s Hudson on Chocolate avenue near the Hershey Son building, tossed six feet, and treated for head gash and bruises. Miss Margaret Parr, turning onto Ceylon avenue, was hit by Jacob Eshleman’s car. Ford rear bumper and Eshleman’s fender were damaged.
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