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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
4
New Cumberland clinched the Central Pennsylvania League crown by defeating Highspire 4 to 0 on Saturday. Wertz and Wilson led strong defenses as New Cumberland built an early lead and held on for the victory.
Middletown won 6 0 in the opener and 6 1 in five innings as Hershey showed poor form. Grube started for Hershey, Middletown rallied in the fourth and fifth, Saylor closed the second game after Swartz left due to injury. Dearolf and Newton provided Hershey’s offense while Swartz, Shirk, Myers, and Lockard led Middletown.
Paps Zentmeyer pitched four hits as Annville beat Lebanon Independents 9 to 2 on Saturday. Palmyra defeated Enola 8 to 2 in a clash on Palmyra diamond. Hummelstown edged Steelton A A 6 to 4 while Mountville’s Skiles blanked Lancaster 1 to 0. Skip Harrisburg Elks star belted a double, triple and homer against Wilkes Barre Elks.
Steelton defeated Lebanon 8 to 2 at Cottage Hill in a game that used many reserve players. Beiver pitched cleverly for Steelton while Shank struggled for Lebanon as Levan collected three hits.
Lebanon Valley kicks off the season on Saturday at Latery Field meeting the Carlisle Indians. Last season Annville Collegians fought hard and held Redaking to one touchdown. Coach Goyer has shaped the squad with nearly all regulars ready and seeks the Indians scalp. Lebanon Valley faces the hardest schedule in school history.
Tuesday night at the Igh School gym the Interclags opened with a juniors versus freshmen clash won 24 to 18. Scorers include Tandis 7 and Brown 4 for the freshmen while Honry, Clark, and Long added points for the juniors. Referee Shenk officiated.
One Happenings reports Harvest Home services to be held at the U B church Saturday at 7 o clock. Several local residents visit relatives and friends in nearby towns over the past week.
Shellsville residents attended Harvest Home services conducted by the Lutheran Congregation with Rev. O. R. Bittner presiding. Mrs. Herbert Henry and Miss Mary Henry of Palmyra visited Mrs. George H. Hetrick and daughters Nora and Stella Hetrick. Mrs. Susan Shenk and Miss E. Bessie Huffnagle toured Annville and nearby towns. Miss Katie Schriver visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Schriver. The Reformed pastor Rev. Lewis Reiter preached strongly last Sunday.
A preacher denounces Sunday pleasure trips by car and games that keep people from church services. John B. Lingle is away at the Panama Exposition and will travel to Phoenix, Arizona, to investigate the reported death of his son, Harry V. Lingle, by drowning nearby.
In Vian community observers attended the Stough meeting at Hershey on Monday. Hiram Slesser was unable to work last week due to illness. John Arnold fell from a loft while threshing for Aaron Longe necker. Mr and Mrs Ray Gruber of Hummelstown and Mr and Mrs Andrew Henry visited relatives Sunday. Clarence Uhrich, Lebanon Valley College graduate, has been elected assistant principal at Annville High School. The Christian Endeavor Society of Fishburns United Brethren Church held officer elections Sunday evening.
Paul H. Allen returned to New York after taking moving pictures of Hershey and its operations. He filmed from the top of the tall tower at the Hershey Press Building and praised the industrial views as sensational on screen. He is known for plant and town photography and asserts his best work is in Hershey.
The undersigned will sell at her home Swatara Station a large lot of household goods and tools including beds, dressers, chairs, tables, kitchen items, stone crocks, brass kettle, glassware, china, carpets, lawn mower, farming implements, old German books, a Revolutionary War sword, and numerous other articles. Sale set for 1 30 p m with terms announced.
The Reformed Mennonites will observe baptism at the Derry Church Meeting House on September 26 with services starting at 10 o'clock. Jacob S. Lehman of Chambersburg will officiate. All are invited to attend.
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