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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1920
Page
1
Rain spoiled the planned Labor Day events at Hershey Park with only the evening theatre and dance drawing crowds. The park notes a strong season despite August's unusual precipitation and vows continued expansion, gratitude to patrons, and ongoing efforts to provide ideal outdoor recreation.
The Boys Band of Hershey, fifty members aged up to twenty one, led by R F Swabb of Hummelstown, prepares a program of classics medleys and popular numbers for a Sunday afternoon concert in the park.
Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Weltmer wife of Ulrich Weltmer of 425 E Derry Road died Friday September 3 from complications after operation June 3 1920 at City Hospital Harrisburg. She born August 24 1877 Campbelltown daughter of Reuben Wolfersberger. She lived in Derry Church twenty years was active in Derry Presbyterian Church Women's Bible Class Guild Missionary Society and served as Superintendent of the Home Department and treasurer of the Ladies Guild.
The Park Theatre kicks off its film season on Monday September 13 showing Pollyanna with Mary Pickford at 8 20 pm. Also featured are Cleaning Up a comedy and later Romance with Doris Keane and Ten Nights in a Bar-room. Mack Sennett five reel comedy Down on the Farm follows on September 18.
The Hershey Mother's Club announces a September 15 park pavilion dance to raise funds for the Hershey Free Kindergarten School. Tickets go on sale for a highly anticipated annual event with the Banjo Saxo orchestra providing music and planned features to entertain attendees.
The Woman's Missionary Association of the First United Brethren Church holds its regular monthly and quarterly business meeting on Thursday evening September 9 at 7 30 at Mrs Blarry Christ home on Caracas Ave Full attendance is urged.
Officials and members of the Hershey Men s Club outline a busy winter of activities with gym classes led by Alex Magrini, a growing enrollment in American Juniors and foreign boys classes, a potential football season, and a renewed emphasis on swimming, drama, and glee club. The club also invites new membership and announces a new bowling alley and billiard room.
Hershey Park management grants the dancing pavilion to Hershey Post No. 386 for October 6. The event marks the first American Legion dance in Hershey with plans for the Sourh iers Myers orchestra from Harrisburg and a lineup of attractions. Announcements will appear in the Press.
Mr and Mrs Jacob BF Dearborff of Gettysburg announce the marriage of their daughter Loleta C to Mr J Paul Charles on Thursday September 2 at Gettysburg He recently joined the retaining department here He is described as of splendid character and sunny disposition After October 1 the couple will reside at home in Chardon Ohio
The Ladies Bible Class of Holy Trinity Lutheran Bible School entertained the Men's Bible Class at Hershey Park Restaurant. Forty five were seated with wives and friends as guests, enjoying Chicken Corn Soup and a well arranged supper. Mr. George E. Copenhaver teaches the active class noted for church and Sunday School work.
William Zimmerman an efficient mechanic with the Hershey Transit Company narrowly escaped serious injury last Thursday while working on a miniature railway train motor. A tripod slipped and struck him in the chest causing severe bruises and a brief hospitalization, but he is recovering and expected to be up soon.
Miss Elsie Sweigert entertained friends at a Swatara overlook gathering at The Bluff Tuesday evening. A menu of roasted corn toasted weenies hot rolls pickles and bacon impressed guests. Attendees included Lillian Crum Alva Bomgardner Mary Stauffer Dorothy Wolfersberger Monroe Stover Herman Wagner Hugh Imboden Edward Stauffer Russell Clark and Mr and Mrs Harry Kaley.
At the General Conference session in Perkasie Park Pennsylvania Mennonite leaders discussed a worldwide press bureau network to publicize their faith and counter wartime accusations. J R Thierston urged a propaganda system staffed like metropolitan papers and pledged action before the conference ends.
Mr and Mrs A Bowman Snavely announce the birth of a son Clyde Milan on Friday September 3. Mother and child are in splendid health. A shower of good wishes and congratulations have been received by the happy parents.
The 121st annual East Pennsylvania Conference United Brethren in Christ will convene September 29 at Palmyra First U B Church with Bishop W. M. Bell presiding. The session covers Lancaster to Philadelphia areas, features the United Enlistment Movement, Four Year Program, delegate nominations, memorial services, and pastoral changes.
On Sunday, September 12, the Palmyra Men’s Glee Club will appear as a special attraction. Directed by Harry G. Witmeyer, the club has a long tenure and stable original membership. Their refined voices and years of experience promise a splendid concert.
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