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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
4
A collage of humorous quotes from various papers dated September 16, 1920. Snippets touch on election returns for wives, aging, croquet versus saloons, women's suffrage, Prohibition, fashion, coal strikes, and a food price quip about tomatoes with lettuce in restaurants.
Charles B. Baum and James B. Lightner say Dauphin county wildlife is abundant with more rabbits than in fifteen years and plentiful quail wild turkey and squirrels. The snipe and duck season opens September 16 as hunters prepare gear and focus on vermin control to aid game over winter and prevent forest fires.
Derry Presbyterian Church led by Rev. R H L Taylor offers Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Worship at 10 30 with theme Present Day Opportunities Christian Endeavor at 6 49 Evening Worship at 7 30 with theme Present Day Achievements Junior Endeavor with Mrs Taylor Monday 4 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church conducts Bible School 9 15 Morning Worship 10 30 Evening Worship 7 30 First United Brethren Church led by Rev R R Butterwick provides Sunday School 9 30 Preaching 10 30 theme The Parable of the Tares Senior Endeavor 6 30 Preaching 7 30 Ruths Wise Choice Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30
Church of the Brethren announces services and meetings: prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Sunday School at 9 30 a m Christian Workers meeting at 6 46 p m and preaching service at 7 30 p m east of Hershey.
The Hershey Department Store marks its tenth anniversary and upcoming move to a new Central Pennsylvania building. After ten years as a general store it has grown into a multi department institution serving patrons with a wide range of goods. The anniversary sale aims to reduce stock and thank loyal customers for making the store a valley shopping center.
The dry goods section lists heavy satin at birthday price 1.75 and a range of fabrics including taffeta messaline crepe de chine poplins georgette crepes charmeuse and percale with widths from 27 to 38 inches. Regular values cited with birthday discounts and a 10 percent off on brand new Comforts and Blankets.
Officials praise a tentative bus service expansion as a milestone toward modern transit. City leaders envision broader coverage, improved reliability, and stronger support from local businesses and residents.
Seasonal sale notes discounts on Corsets with front lace in medium and low bust styles, Sateen and Heatherbloom Petticoats in all colors and fine materials, Silk Petticoats in high quality silk, House Dresses in Gingham and Percale, and Crepe de Chine Waists with new styles all offered at birthday prices.
The Young Ladies Bible Class of the First United Brethren Sunday School held a corn roast in the park on Thursday evening. E R Mays teaches the class and leads church activities. Guests included Mary Painter Florence Walmer Hilda Christ Edith Habecker and other church members and couples.
Miss Vera Harvey was the honor guest at a Tuesday September 14 farewell style surprise party. Gifts were presented and the evening featured music and conversation with numerous friends and neighbors in attendance.
Community notices outline Armistice Day arrangements with Hon. A. S. Kreider as principal speaker and special Victory Medal presentations for joining the service. Details on venue between Central Theatre or church and expected attendance are announced alongside plans for a memorable ceremony. Also included are Peanut crop forecasts by the Department of Agriculture predicting a total of 39 000 000 bushels with Alabama Georgia and Virginia leading producers. The edition ends with a hometown motto about small efforts leading to success.
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