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Item notes the Hershey post office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
4
Item notes the Hershey post office as second class mail matter.
In Hershey the local YWCA membership campaign unites most women into two rival teams to expand the organization. The effort aims to strengthen social services, provide escape from boardinghouse loneliness, and promote broader living while building a lasting community structure.
The piece argues the war drives sobriety global, citing bans on absinthe vodka and grog in France Russia Britain and Germany. It claims navies go dry and notes reduced drunkenness among elites, presenting sobriety as the era’s strongest temperance lesson and a push for efficient sober workers.
The text notes that a new dispensation is not expected within a generation but is progressing, aided by the ongoing war. It mentions a saloon visit and a person losing his job as part of the shifting conditions fueling the change.
The piece argues victory in war hinges on food production led by American farmers. It cites demonstrated gains from better farming methods, larger yields, and fertilization as key to strong markets and profits. It highlights University of California research and Hershey farm successes, noting high prices and expanding farm machinery sales as signs of progress. America must lead.
The piece reflects on fall beauty and the need for self reliance among farmers. It critiques postponed church notices and political campaigning in Hershey, noting the distant war and Congress costs while praising the Lebanon Valley's autumn scenery as a fine substitute for home.
Strickland Gillilan reflects on enduring sorrow and pain and finds hope after darkest hours. The speaker recalls past despair yet notes lighter loads strengthen the heart and that life hides unseen prizes for those who persevere.
Dr and Mrs Martin L Hershey announce the marriage of Ruth Mary to Thomas Eckley Beddoe. The ceremony was at the Hershey home near Derry Church last Saturday with Reverend George Snavely Rentz as officiant. The couple will reside at 224 Clinton Avenue Oak Park New Jersey.
Want Agent at Cleona Lebanon county complains to the Public Service Commission at Harrisburg that the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company fails to supply an agency station making current arrangement inconvenient to shippers. Goods are received and shipped at Annville two and a half miles away.
The article outlines the German Baptist Brethren church’s structure and beliefs, noting the Standing Committee and congregational authority, non salaried ministry, plain dress, and avoidance of litigation. It covers repentance of secret societies, marriage as divine, elder anointing, care for poor members, temperance, and a call to Christlike conduct.
Rev George Snavely Rentz leads Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Worship at 10 30 with the Sacrament. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 Evening Worship at 7 80. Theme The Sacrament as a Preparation for Gethsemane and the Cross. Friday Sept 25 7 45 pm preparatory service Theme The Lord's Supper. Week Bible meeting Wednesday Sept 30 7 45 pm Prayer Meeting.
Rev. N. L. Linebaugh leads a Bible School with installation of officers and reception of new members at 10.15 a. m. Junior Hour 2.30 p. m. Senior C. E. Service 6.45 p. m. Closing service of the conference year 7.80 p. m. Prayer Meeting 7.45 p. m. led by H. F. Imboden. Official Board Meeting Monday September 28 at 7.45 p. m.
The Rev O G Romig will preach the final conference year service Sunday morning at Stoverdale and 7 30 p m at Fishburn's Church with a report on the year’s work. Annual election of Sunday School officers will occur at Stoverdale. He departs Tuesday for Philadelphia to attend the Annual Conference sessions.
The Holy Trinity church under Rev. Frederick C. Krapf lists a 10:30 a.m. main service and 1:30 p.m. Bible School with weeknight services Thursday at 7:45 p.m. A devotional study at 6:30 p.m. precedes a 7:00 p.m. chief service. Women's Society meeting set for Tuesday night September 29.
J H Longenecker, elder in charge, announces Sunday School at 9 15 a m and Church Service at 10 30 a m at the Church of the Brethren.
English Lutheran Church Union Deposit announces services at Hornerstown on September 27. Sunday School at 9 a.m. Cradle Roll Anniversary under Mrs William P Horst. Pastor’s address at 10:15 a.m. Union Deposit Men’s Lutheran and Reformed Class hold anniversary service at 2 p.m. Rev Dr Bausch to speak, 7:30 p.m. Forscht address with music and recitations by Miss Miriam J Forscht.
Mrs Emma Swanger sister of Allison Garman of this place died suddenly on Tuesday morning at her Reading home at age 63. She had been in good health and planned to visit McKeesport with her brother this coming Monday. She was well known locally and often visited.
Campbelltown notes report Emma Strupp visiting Hanover for a week with Mr. and Mrs. David Pickle and family. Mrs. Adam Lineweaver suffers rheumatism. Katie Boltz sprained ankle. Vlory Brothers slate the Cornwall church roof. Mr. and Mrs. Blam Welty return from Indiana and Ohio. Wolfersberger grows a prize pumpkin weighing 62 and a half pounds, 69 inches in circumference, seeking potential challengers. Sunday School at 9. Harvest Home services at Palmyra mean no church services. Fourth year old daughter of Nelman of Colebrook in serious condition.
The report mentions IW R Disalager a noted fisherman with large carp catches weighing 4 2 and 1 pounds and a real estate hold on the late John Forrest property including a brick house and farm. Executors Charles Forrest and Mrs Light of Tancanter host guests including an aunt and niece at John Moyer's home. John Why tends a 80 pumpkin patch famed for its peculiar color. Mrs Sdazzle Shamaman of Lebanon visits her sister.
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