Whats What and Who's Who
Cecil C Gilman returns from Europe aboard the Mauretania and resumes duties in the Amalgamated Silk Company sales department after visiting Hershey with his parents. The column lists numerous residents and visitors in Hershey area, noting social calls, travels, illnesses, and local events with many named individuals and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil C. Gilman
Europe
S. S. Mauretania
Hershey
J. E. Gilman
New York City
Amalgamated Silk Company
Fannie Schwenk
Schuylkill Haven
Edwin Schwenk
Lewis B. Cassady
Lewis Jr
Harrisburg
Lemoyne
Ralph Holtzman
Lancaster
Malcolm Murrie
Pittsburgh
Verna Bergman
Myerstown
Mary Belton
John Henry
Clayton Stayman
Rohrerstown
Henry Henry
L. R. Galebaugh
Harry Bockey
Elizabethtown
Cornwall
J. L. Stahl
Janice Marie
Herman
H. Cleon Kieffer
H. T. Kieffer
John Hallgren
Florin
Ragnar Hallgren
W. E. Philabaum
Camp Hill
S. E. Philabaum
Norman Z. Stahle
Hershey Hospital
Harvey Smith
H. F. Liller
Mildred Edwards
Chickies Park
Beulah Shaffner
Hanoverdale
Margaret Levengood
Hummelstown
Thelma Baker
Wanatah Cottage
Cly
Rhoda Yeager
Annie Reese
Mildred Palmer
Pansy Beil
Charles Palmer
Mary Gallagher
Richard Nelson
James Kennedy
Lloyd Shenk
John Palmer
Helena
Marie
Robert Sattazahn
J. Leon Cole
J. G. Cramer
Howard Romig
Philadelphia
Sara Hanshue
Wilmington
Del
Henry Brunner
William Brunner
Adam Bedger
Lickdale
William C
Reading
Winfield Zimmerman
Mansfield
Ruth Jones
R. L. Stahle
Norman Z
E. LeRoy
Maria Zuver
Marion Landis
Upper Lawn
John Perham
Hagerstown
V. A. Perham
E. E. Weaver
Latimore, Adams Co
D. Reinhardt
HS. Boyer
Glenn
Fairview
N. J
J. Earl Linger
Boyer
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Atlantic City
Margaret Clark
Marie Dusman
Viola Deitrick
Lester A. Kieffer
Jean
Penbrook
J. T. Kieffer
Duncannon
Robert C. Belton
Lucile
Cecil
A. S. Krelder
Annville
John W. Flowers
Anita Mae
Indianapolis
Ind
Felix A. Hedger
Granada Avenue
The Prophylactic Bunny and Baby
A satirical piece describes a bunny and baby subjected to extreme disinfection methods. They are steamed in a hot vapor, frozen, washed with strong soap, steeped in hydrogen chemicals, and trimmed. The narrative ends noting no micrococcus remains in their garden play.
Delighful Hershey corner estate with 15 rooms for sale
The property, formerly of Dr. M. L. Hershey, sits on about 2 acres at the Park Avenue and Derry Road corner in Hershey Pennsylvania. It features a large stone house with 15 rooms, complete conveniences, a rear stable, and 500 feet of frontage. An excellent business corner. For details apply to E M Hershey attorney for Elizabeth F Hershey widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Hershey
Derry Road
Park Avenue
Hershey
E. M. Hershey
Elizabeth F. Hershey
Do Women’s Hands Grow Larger In London Shops
An English glove maker claimed women’s hands are enlarging due to activity, citing shifts from size 534 to 634 and wider widths. A Philadelphia shop tour found no clear trend, with sales showing many large sizes yet the same number of 534s, and customers often varying sizes by glove type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Philadelphia
Lutherans Show Growth and Parish Activities Across Regions
The United Lutheran Church in America reports growth with 3816 congregations across the U S and Canada and 1 201 401 baptized members 839 279 confirmed and 633 184 communicants. Bible schools enroll 609 735 scholars and teachers. Local contributions total 12 023 314 for support and 3 093 764 for benevolence. An unrelated item notes an $80 fine for a Philadelphia man over possession of birds. The Friendship Fire Company of Royersford announces new outside runs pricing at 25 per hour with Pennhurst exempted as a state institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Kieffer
United Lutheran Church In America
United States
Canada
Friendship Fire Company
Royersford
Town
Spring City
Country Home
State Institution
Pennhurst
Derry Presbyterian Church Notices and Schedule
Church announcements list service times for Sunday 9.15 Sunday School 10.30 morning worship 7.30 evening worship with themes The One Thing Needful The Ways of the Word and How Can We Serve Our Sunday School The Sunday School Board meets Monday Sept 15 at 7.30 with Mr and Mrs G C Phillips Junior Endeavor Tuesday 4 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 7.30 Teacher Training Epistle to Hebrews mid week series Choir rehearsal Friday 7.30 Attention to Training of Devotional Life and mid week meetings urged for younger parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derry Presbyterian Church
R. H. Taylor
Christian Endeavor
Ivan L. Mease
G. C. Phillips
Java Avenue
Taylor
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Bible School and Services
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church invites attendance at Bible School at 9.15, morning service at 10.30, Luther League at 6.30, and vesper service at 7.30. Rev. D. S. Weimer of Treverton Pa will occupy the pulpit at both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Luther League
D. S. Weimer
Treverton
Holy Trinity
First United Brethren Church Weekly Services Update
Morning worship at 10 30. Senior Christian Endeavor at 6 45. Evening worship at 7 30. Wednesday prayer and Bible Study at 7 30. Woman's Missionary Society meets Thursday Sept 11 at 7 30 at Mrs Hayes Riley Aretha Avenue. Friday choir rehearsal at 7 30. Everyone invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Brethren Church
A. G. Nye
Woman's Missionary Society
Hayes Riley
Aretha Avenue
St. Joan of Arc Church Parish Schedule
St Joan of Arc Church led by Rev P J Phelan lists Masses at 7 30 a m weekdays 8 and 10 a m Sunday Masses with sermon at the late service Choir rehearsal at 9 30 a m Baptisms at 12 noon Confession on Saturday at 4 and 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joan of Arc Church
P. J. Phelan
Harvest Home and Worship Schedule at Campbelltown Churches
Holy Days of Obligation mark Masses at 6 and 7 30 a m at Campbelltown A B Church with Rev R S Arndt pastor Sunday School 9 15 Harvest Home service 10 30 led by Rev Arndt Christian Endeavor evening prayer Sept 16 7 30 p m at Campbelltown Salem Reformed Church led by Rev Henry I Aulenbach Sunday School 9 00 Harvest Home 10 15 Christian Endeavor 6 30 Miss Eva Shelly leader Address Mr John Moyer Jr Divine worship 7 15 Sermon Neglecting Duty Friendly Church welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbelltown
A.B
R.S. Arndt
Harvest
R. S. Arndt
Christian Endeavor
Soa Fem
Salem Reformed Church
Henry I. Aulenbach
Harvest Home
Christian
Eva Shelly
John Moyer Jr
Public Sale and Bethany Home Anniversary News
A public sale of household articles is set for Wednesday October 1 1924 at 101 Areba Avenue. Bethany Home marks its first anniversary with 18000 attendees and 35 motorcars on the grounds under Boy Scout traffic control. The Bethany Orphans Home praises its facilities and the Rev Dr Moore’s leadership. Clarence Omdorf of Millersburg heads to the National American Legion convention in St Paul Minnesota. In Pennsylvania rabies bites affect eighty eight people in seven months with no deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areba Avenue
Bethany
Womelsdorf
The
Reformed Church
Oe Somat
Moore
Bethany Orphans
Clarence Omdorf
Millersburg
Nationalerican Legion Convention
St. Paul
Minn
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Corn Crop Prospects Fade With Heat
The report notes uncertain corn prospects statewide with four to six weeks of risk and some fields failing to yield food. Buckwheat damaged by August heat, potato prospects fall slightly, and pasturage drops with milk output. Apple prospects weaken, peaches and grapes show improvement and good yields.
United States population tops 112 million in 1924 estimates
Population of the United States reached 112 826 000 on January 1 1924 per National Bureau estimates up from 110 883 000 a year earlier and 105 711 000 in 1920. The 1923 year saw a 1 943 000 increase with a 1 162 000 gain in the second half of the year, possibly the largest six month rise in two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uites
National Bureau of Economic Research
Few Indians Left in State Mark Defiance Day Ceremonies
Pennsylvania’s Indian population today numbers fewer than 100, descendants of the Senecas, living on a reservation near the Allegheny River close to the New York line. Gabriel H. Moyer of Palmyra will address Defense Day in Harrisburg, with ceremonies moved to the Capitol steps. Counterfeit $50 gold notes circulate in Allentown, serial A-6807211, 1913 series, faded but convincing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Allegheny River
New York State Line
Gabriel H. Moyer
Palmyra
State Workmen’s Compensation Fund
Harrisburg
State Streets
Capitol
Allentown
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Ray Lewis
Paul and
Gordon
D. Gordon
Wilbur
Carl
Charles A. Gordon
Gettysburg
East Mainstreet
Melvin W. Deets
Paul Firestone
Sand Beach
Gyp
Harrison Hostetterershey
Mrs. A. Sevastro
Cameron Avenue
Main Street
Loyal Order of Moose
Chocolate Avenue
Milady
Coliby
Officer 666
U. S
Normandy
Millier Frees
N. B.C
Babbitt's
Snider
del Monte Plums
Brinsex
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