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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
2
Walter T. Bradley of Philadelphia endorses placing a clock on the front of Hershey Trust Company building. He argues central location aids public use and upkeep, noting the clock would be cared for by a watchman. He urges illuminated four sides and a musical chime.
Several candidates of the Prohibition Party will conduct a mass meeting on the Public Square next Monday at 7.45 p.m. Voters of Hershey and vicinity are invited to hear issues from the Prohibition viewpoint. Farmers drought concerns noted with a nod to rain-inducing meetings.
The article argues roses surpass other flowers in a garden bed for color and scent. It lists tea and hybrid tea varieties such as Maman Cochet and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, plus American Beauty types. It advises sourcing from a reliable florist, planting in mixed soil, regular watering, slug and mildew control, and hoeing to keep weeds down.
A new kindergarten funded by Mr M S Hershey will open mid October for children aged three to five. Miss Burch will oversee a modern classroom with ongoing teaching and discipline methods, charging a 5 cent weekly fee. About 23 of the 25 seats are filled.
At a Board meeting J M Bandau of Springfield Ohio was elected Physical Director. He will leave Springfield Y M C A on Oct 1 to assume duties in Hershey and oversee the boys work and gym program. The organization welcomes him and expects improved physical training for the youth.
Geo F Moyer fell about 12 feet from a ladder early this week suffering a compound fracture of the left ankle. He was taken to Harrisburg Hospital and, as of the last report, is recovering well. He is the son of Joel Moyer.
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