24 Sep 1925
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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
1
Hershey Men's Club finishes gym renovations and launches winter classes from Sept 28 for men and boys in Hershey and vicinity. Ladies join Thursday evenings 7 to 8 for non swimmers, with a busy schedule including noon swimming and gym sessions, seniors juniors intermediates and midgets all listed.
Hershey High School begins its 1925 season under Coach George L. Palmgren with 26 players. Four lettermen return, a mix of experience and green talent, and a Palmyra game looms Oct 31 at Hershey Park Athletic Field. Schedule includes Lancaster Oct 3, Shippensburg Oct 10, Patton Oct 17, and more. The article also notes a Derry Presbyterian Rally Pony service and a Diakonia class bazaar set for Nov 14.
The regular monthly meeting of Ladies' Auxiliary Unit No 6 will convene Friday evening September 26 at 8 o clock in the American Layglong rooms. Various business forms will be taken up and plans for winter activities discussed. All are invited to attend. No trees grow in Iceland except a low willow species.
A reflective vignette pairs a romantic stroll with Dee Jay Gee style verse and a long reminiscence about two horses Pat and Bill. The narrator recalls Pat the knee-spring sorrel and Bill the spirited horse, noting Bill's dangerous stunts and Pat’s naps. The moral likens life to pulling a double tree, with those ahead often bearing more effort yet facing rewards.
The Cider Press reports a printer slip turning Eli Strongfoot’s strength claim into a pun. Editor defends the misprint after Strongfoot reacts by striking and using him as a dust map to wipe editorial sanctum.
A classroom exchange ends the lesson as students review noun basics. The dialogue features James and the teacher clarifying that a noun names a thing before dismissal.
A fragmented rural scene features odd tall tales about enormous home grown potatoes In Hershey a family reunion feast inside a baked tuber is recalled along with a cellar hole left behind The piece also sketches local slogans for a cash and carry store and alters between quirky characters including the Man with the Wooden Leg and the Man with the Cedar Chest
The Hershey Kindergarten will open on Monday in the Grade School building under Mrs. Truman B. Thompson of Harrisburg. Fifteen pupils have enrolled and officials hope to increase enrollment. The writer extols Froebelian education and urges expansion of public kindergarten programs nationwide.
The lady teachers held an inaugural roast at Hershey Park on Tuesday evening. A question ponders how many doggies to buy if each teacher is hungry. The following night the Tenth Grade pupils organized a hike and Weiner roast led by Mr. and Mrs. Harry A Behney.
Richard Dix leads in Too Many Kisses with Frances Howard in a featured role at Hershey Central Theatre on September 26. The film is directed by Paul Steane from a John Monk Saunders story with Gerald Duffy adaptation.
The Hershey Central Theatre displays a large electric sign above its entrance and manager Russell Zentmeyer reports it draws passersby and fills seating on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings. The theatre shows up-to-date pictures at popular prices, offering cheaper entertainment than trips to Harrisburg or Lebanon.
Mr and Mrs S C Stecher of Hummeltown announce the marriage of their son Claire Murray Stecher to Ada Ellen Davis of Philadelphia on Tuesday September 15. The couple will reside at Cocoanut Row Palm Beach Florida. America’s cigarette consumption rose 11 percent last year totaling 70 billion cigarettes.
The show features top horse stars including Manoar Mair Play Negofol Morvich and others from Kentucky racing circles. It recounts Virginia's Future and Confederacy, a tale of racing fortune and redemption, directed by John Ford with a supporting note on a local concert featuring Harry Kieffer and family.
The First United Brethren Sunday School of Hershey observes Rally Day on Sunday October 4 with an attractive program and a cordial invitation to attend this service.
The seventh annual Mid-Year Conference of the Dauphin County Sabbath School Association will be held Saturday September 26 at 2 15 p m at the Methodist Episcopal Church Halifax with a banquet later. Ivan L Mease will preside and Rev G L Schall er Walter B Myers and others will speak. Tickets 76 cents and travel by train from Harrisburg and Millersburg is arranged. The day includes devotions addresses group conferences and an evening session with budget talks and educational program overviews.
The Ladies at the First United Brethren Sunday School will host a chicken and waffle supper. The event moves to Thursday evening at the Chef's Place. Members are urged to attend.
Prof HLEG Brandt and colleagues heard the United States Marine Band in an evening concert at Harrisburg on Tuesday as Harry Drescher Paul Brewer Ndyar Harkina and Roy Sternberger attended.
A Monday evening gathering at the YWCA featured Bunco a new progressive game. Winners performed a parody readings by Mrs. John Snavely and piano selections by Misses Roth and Mentzer. Mrs. A. M. Hinkle welcomed guests and community songs closed the event.
The High School Athletic Association promotes athletic activity at the Junior-Senior High School. Room 10A reports full enrollment with dues paid. Room 80 has full pledged membership. Alumni and honorary members boost support, aiding equipment purchases. Enrollment opportunities will open soon.
Miss Alice Kauffman of Hamilton Township became the first woman in Adams County to be arrested for tax arrears. She paid the back taxes of $2.13 plus $12.37 costs after facing jail or bail, then was discharged. The piece urges prompt tax payment as patriotic duty.
Renowned comedian Lew Ward appears at Hershey Central Theatre on Saturday evening September 26. Two shows promised as Ward aims to lift spirits with a lively routine, drawing crowds from the area to hear his character comedy and quick wit.
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