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©luvets Clinch First ©f Series IN NIP AND TUCK STRUGGLE OL1 VETS WIN FIRST CONTEST FROM BIG FIVE IN FIRST OF SERIES TO DECID E CHAMPIONSHIP. BIG FIVE ALSO LOSE Wl .. ARMSTRONG CO. Whe-e-e, went the final whistle and smash! went the hopes and prayers of the members of the Big Five and their rooters as the Olivets walked off the floor of the Men's Club, the victors in the most ex-citing game of basketball played on the local floor in years. The "I told you So's" were many, although the most loyal sup-porter of, the Olivets admitted that there was little to choose between the victor and the vanquished. The final score, after two extra minutes period of play 53-51, tells the story in clear and graphic lang-uage. From the start of the game until the blowing of the final whistle it was either team's game except for a short period in the second half when by exceptionally brilliant playing and taking advantage of every relapse of their opponents, the Big Five piled up a lead of 11 points. Tneir supporters went wild, thinking that the game was sewed up. Their 'spasm of joy was short lived however, as the Olivets, in the desperation of despair, rallied and by displaying their old fighting spirit, gained point after point and finally forged to the front. From that time on the lead alternated with never more than two or three points separating the teams. With but a few seconds to play, the score stood a tie and the Big Five com-mitted a foul, giving the Olivets a chance for a one point lead. To the dismay of the Olivets, the ball struck the rim of the basket, skidded and then took reverse English and rolled off. The Big Five rooters went wild. Before play could be resumed, the whistle blew and time was up. After a few minute's rest, play was resumed. Clark dropped one through the net and Zimmerman for the Big Five duplicated the performance. With the fans all on edge, Strine followed with a basket. It looked like the Olivets then, ij ut two violations of the rules gave the Big Five their opportunity which they were quick to grab and Zimmerman turned the trick by locating the basket on both turns. That again brought the score to an even basis at 51-51. Again the time keepers whistle sounded bring-ing a lump into the throats of the rooters. Play was again resumed with each team playing their best defensive game in an endeavor to hold down the score of their opponents. ' Finally Elliot broke loose and on receiving a long pass from the center of the floor , shot a pretty goal. Made desperate by the lead of their oppo-nents, the Big Five played with increased fervor but to no avail. They could not break down the offense of the Olivets. A minute later the whistle blew and the game was history and the Big Five walked off the floor defeated , but not disgraced. It would be difficult to pick any in-dividual stars on either team as both sides played as a unit. As in every game however there are some few flashes of Continued on Page 2 Derry Schools Above the Average Despite the recent epidemic of Influenza which played havoc with the schools of the country, in some instances causing a complete suspension of work, the cur-riculum of the Derry Township School was but slightly affected. The enforced closing of the school by the ruling of the state, although of course it slowed up the work to some extent, did not seriously impair the usual routine and it was a matter of but a short time until every-thing was running along according to schedule. A close study of schools in various cities of the state discloses the gratifying fact that the Derry Township school here in Hershey compares very favorably with the schools of larger cities. It is the equal of any and in fact is quite superior to the majority. The curriculum of the local school, taking the school as a whole, is even more extensive than the average and includes a complete business course in addition to the elementery work and the several languages. Investigation re-vealed too, that the students, according to their respective ages, are farther ad-vanced than the student of the average school in the corresponding grade. The business course here includes short-hand, typewriting, bookkeeping, and commercial law. The languages in addition to the routine English includes Latin, French and Spanish. The classes in French and Spanish are conducted conversationally most of the time. The grade schools number 712 pupils while the High School has an enrollment of 93, nine of whom will be graduated this year. The more advanced studies include four years of Latin, Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry; Plane Trigo-nometry, two years, and English, four years. The mathematical as well as the class in Latin is taught by Miss Lillian Rowe; the classes in History and Ad-vanced Science and Political Science is under the supervision of Miss Pauline Clark and the classes in French, Spanish and English are taught by Miss Ruth Tiffany. The course in Domestic Science and Sewing is taught by Miss Wetzel and covers the period of school from the fourth grade to the second year in high school. The Manual Training course as applied in the local school is the same system as that used in the Harrisburg Technical School. This course runs from the fifth grade to the third year in high school. Music and drawing is under the direction of Miss Frances Williams and includes all the grades. The students of the school have organ-ized a Literary Society which meets every two weeks for the purpose of hold-ing debates on current questions, readings and the telling of original stories. The regular weekly meeting of the Hershey Branch of the Red Cross will be held at the usual time in the Red Cross rooms. The class in Home Nursing conducted by Mrs. Becker will be held this evening at 7:15 o'clock. All who are interested in this subject are urged to be present. MEETING OF THE RED CROSS Walter Shaf fair to Speak Here DAUPHIN AVIATOR WHO WON FAME AS A MEMBER OF THE FRENCH FLYI NG CORPS HERE UNDER AUSPICES OF THE HER SHEY RED CROSS The Hershey Branch of the American Red Cross has again come to the front as one of the leading organizations of the town by securing Sergeant Walter Shaffer, the Dauphin .lad who won fame in the great struggle for freedom as an aviator in the American Escradille, to lecture on his experiences during the war. Sergeant Shaffer will speak Friday evening, Feb-ruary 14, in the Hershey Central Theatre taking as his subject, "Over the heads of the Huns." The treachery of the Huns is startlingly told by Sergt. Shaffer. His account ot the challenge for an air-duel dropped by the Boche over the French lines, of its immediate acceptance, and how at the last moment the trap was discovered by an English observation balloon, will hold his hearers breathless until its conclusion. Shaffer, a Pennsylvania boy, went to France in the early days of the war on money he had to borrow, his funds having been exhausted in this country by the fees he paid to learn to fly. He remained with his Escradille of the French Flying Corps constantly until the day he was shot down, 20 miles back of the German lines. Kept a prisoner until the day the Armistice was signed, he has but recently returned home and is now giving his dramatic experiences in a series of lectures. The organization feels itself to be very fortunate in securing the appearance of Sergt. Shaffer as his services ' are very much in demand throughout the state. Arrangements are being made to ac-commodate a large crowd especially as the most moderate prices will prevail. At the rate the tickets are selling now stand-ing room will be at a premium. Y. W. C. A. COMBI NES BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE The . annual meeting of the Hershey Young Women's Christian Association will be held Thursday evening February 20, at eight o'clock, at which time the election of directors to serve for the com-ing year will be held and matters of interest and importance will be discussed. As it is at this time that the major portion of the year's work is transacted, it is re-quested that all members make a special effort to be present. Working in conjunction with the lead-ers of the organization, the entertainment committee has completed elaborate ar-rangements for one of the most pleasing entertainments of the year to follow immediately after the transaction of the business. There is a spirit of more or less secrecy and mystery associated with the entertainment which adds a zest to the proposition. The committee refuses to disclose the nature of the function but judging by the standard of previous affairs it will be a most enjoyable affair. , The entertainment is not limited to the members alone. A cordial.invitation has been extended to their many friends. Filled with the spirit of patriotism which always seems to predominate in the heart of the American boy and having been prevented from serving their country in the recent struggle by the fact that they were then several months beneath the age limit, four of Hershey's younger boys, determined to do their bit, enlisted last week in the American Navy. The boys who have thus added four additional stars to the Hershey Service Flag are: Thomas Zinn, Albert Fick, Paul Schlepher and Salvador Purcell. These boys had all tried at different times to enlist in some branch of the service during the great struggle but each time they were turned down as they had not reached the age limit prescribed by the war department. By the time they had arrived at the necessary age, the government plan of voluntary enlistment gave way to the policy of conscription and again they were forced to give up their intention. With the cesession of hostilities how-ever, the navy was once more thrown open to voluntary' enlistments and the boys quickly availed themjglves of the opportunity presented aricpentered the service. - They left Tuesday morning for Harrisburg from which place they were transferred to a port. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd B. Shoap of Hum-melstown, announce the arrival of "an eight pound girl, Betty Jane, Sunday February 9. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Due to the great number of men being added to the various departments of the Chocolate Company and the fact that the greater majority of them prefer to live in Hershey rather than travel to and from the neighboring towns, it offers to the residents of Hershey a splendid op-portunity for the rental of rooms. That there are a number of people here who are desirous of obtaining roomers is known to the employment agency. Just who these persons are however is another question. For that reason, Mr. John Snavely, the Employment agent is de-sirous, of obtaining a list of the homes wherein rooms are to be found. There-fore all persons seeking roomers' are requested to get in touch with Mr. Snavely at the earliest possible 'moment DO YOU DESIRE ROOMERS? Final plans have been completed for thej ocial to be given by the students of thesHershey High School in the gymnasium, rooms Thursday evening Feb. 20. The proceeds will go to the benefit of the Athletic Association. Among the numerous sources of amuse-ment to be found there will be cake walks, fortune telling, music, games and various contests for prizes. A school cushion and school pennant will be awarded to the one holding the lucky number. In addition to the amusements, sandwiches, cake, candy lemonade and ice cream will be sold. HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL Hershey Youths Eelist in Navy
Object Description
Title | The Hershey Press 1919-02-13 |
Subject | Hershey (Pa.)--Newspapers |
Description | The Hershey Press (alternatively published as "Hershey's Weekly" or "Hershey's The Progressive Weekly") was the first local newspaper, published from 1909 until 1926, covering news and events throughout the Township of Derry, Hershey, and surrounding Pennsylvania communities. |
Date | 1919-02-13 |
Location Covered | Hershey (Pa.) |
Type | Text |
Original Format | Newspapers |
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Contact | For information on source and images, contact Hershey Community Archives at contact@hersheyarchives.org. |
Contributing Institution | Milton Hershey School |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Description
Title | The Hershey Press 1919-02-13 |
Subject | Hershey (Pa.)--Newspapers |
Description | The Hershey Press (alternatively published as "Hershey's Weekly" or "Hershey's The Progressive Weekly") was the first local newspaper, published from 1909 until 1926, covering news and events throughout the Township of Derry, Hershey, and surrounding Pennsylvania communities. |
Date | 19190213 |
Location Covered | Hershey (Pa.) |
Type | Text |
Original Format | Newspapers |
Rights | https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact Hershey Community Archives at contact@hersheyarchives.org. |
Contributing Institution | Milton Hershey School |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Full Text | ©luvets Clinch First ©f Series IN NIP AND TUCK STRUGGLE OL1 VETS WIN FIRST CONTEST FROM BIG FIVE IN FIRST OF SERIES TO DECID E CHAMPIONSHIP. BIG FIVE ALSO LOSE Wl .. ARMSTRONG CO. Whe-e-e, went the final whistle and smash! went the hopes and prayers of the members of the Big Five and their rooters as the Olivets walked off the floor of the Men's Club, the victors in the most ex-citing game of basketball played on the local floor in years. The "I told you So's" were many, although the most loyal sup-porter of, the Olivets admitted that there was little to choose between the victor and the vanquished. The final score, after two extra minutes period of play 53-51, tells the story in clear and graphic lang-uage. From the start of the game until the blowing of the final whistle it was either team's game except for a short period in the second half when by exceptionally brilliant playing and taking advantage of every relapse of their opponents, the Big Five piled up a lead of 11 points. Tneir supporters went wild, thinking that the game was sewed up. Their 'spasm of joy was short lived however, as the Olivets, in the desperation of despair, rallied and by displaying their old fighting spirit, gained point after point and finally forged to the front. From that time on the lead alternated with never more than two or three points separating the teams. With but a few seconds to play, the score stood a tie and the Big Five com-mitted a foul, giving the Olivets a chance for a one point lead. To the dismay of the Olivets, the ball struck the rim of the basket, skidded and then took reverse English and rolled off. The Big Five rooters went wild. Before play could be resumed, the whistle blew and time was up. After a few minute's rest, play was resumed. Clark dropped one through the net and Zimmerman for the Big Five duplicated the performance. With the fans all on edge, Strine followed with a basket. It looked like the Olivets then, ij ut two violations of the rules gave the Big Five their opportunity which they were quick to grab and Zimmerman turned the trick by locating the basket on both turns. That again brought the score to an even basis at 51-51. Again the time keepers whistle sounded bring-ing a lump into the throats of the rooters. Play was again resumed with each team playing their best defensive game in an endeavor to hold down the score of their opponents. ' Finally Elliot broke loose and on receiving a long pass from the center of the floor , shot a pretty goal. Made desperate by the lead of their oppo-nents, the Big Five played with increased fervor but to no avail. They could not break down the offense of the Olivets. A minute later the whistle blew and the game was history and the Big Five walked off the floor defeated , but not disgraced. It would be difficult to pick any in-dividual stars on either team as both sides played as a unit. As in every game however there are some few flashes of Continued on Page 2 Derry Schools Above the Average Despite the recent epidemic of Influenza which played havoc with the schools of the country, in some instances causing a complete suspension of work, the cur-riculum of the Derry Township School was but slightly affected. The enforced closing of the school by the ruling of the state, although of course it slowed up the work to some extent, did not seriously impair the usual routine and it was a matter of but a short time until every-thing was running along according to schedule. A close study of schools in various cities of the state discloses the gratifying fact that the Derry Township school here in Hershey compares very favorably with the schools of larger cities. It is the equal of any and in fact is quite superior to the majority. The curriculum of the local school, taking the school as a whole, is even more extensive than the average and includes a complete business course in addition to the elementery work and the several languages. Investigation re-vealed too, that the students, according to their respective ages, are farther ad-vanced than the student of the average school in the corresponding grade. The business course here includes short-hand, typewriting, bookkeeping, and commercial law. The languages in addition to the routine English includes Latin, French and Spanish. The classes in French and Spanish are conducted conversationally most of the time. The grade schools number 712 pupils while the High School has an enrollment of 93, nine of whom will be graduated this year. The more advanced studies include four years of Latin, Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry; Plane Trigo-nometry, two years, and English, four years. The mathematical as well as the class in Latin is taught by Miss Lillian Rowe; the classes in History and Ad-vanced Science and Political Science is under the supervision of Miss Pauline Clark and the classes in French, Spanish and English are taught by Miss Ruth Tiffany. The course in Domestic Science and Sewing is taught by Miss Wetzel and covers the period of school from the fourth grade to the second year in high school. The Manual Training course as applied in the local school is the same system as that used in the Harrisburg Technical School. This course runs from the fifth grade to the third year in high school. Music and drawing is under the direction of Miss Frances Williams and includes all the grades. The students of the school have organ-ized a Literary Society which meets every two weeks for the purpose of hold-ing debates on current questions, readings and the telling of original stories. The regular weekly meeting of the Hershey Branch of the Red Cross will be held at the usual time in the Red Cross rooms. The class in Home Nursing conducted by Mrs. Becker will be held this evening at 7:15 o'clock. All who are interested in this subject are urged to be present. MEETING OF THE RED CROSS Walter Shaf fair to Speak Here DAUPHIN AVIATOR WHO WON FAME AS A MEMBER OF THE FRENCH FLYI NG CORPS HERE UNDER AUSPICES OF THE HER SHEY RED CROSS The Hershey Branch of the American Red Cross has again come to the front as one of the leading organizations of the town by securing Sergeant Walter Shaffer, the Dauphin .lad who won fame in the great struggle for freedom as an aviator in the American Escradille, to lecture on his experiences during the war. Sergeant Shaffer will speak Friday evening, Feb-ruary 14, in the Hershey Central Theatre taking as his subject, "Over the heads of the Huns." The treachery of the Huns is startlingly told by Sergt. Shaffer. His account ot the challenge for an air-duel dropped by the Boche over the French lines, of its immediate acceptance, and how at the last moment the trap was discovered by an English observation balloon, will hold his hearers breathless until its conclusion. Shaffer, a Pennsylvania boy, went to France in the early days of the war on money he had to borrow, his funds having been exhausted in this country by the fees he paid to learn to fly. He remained with his Escradille of the French Flying Corps constantly until the day he was shot down, 20 miles back of the German lines. Kept a prisoner until the day the Armistice was signed, he has but recently returned home and is now giving his dramatic experiences in a series of lectures. The organization feels itself to be very fortunate in securing the appearance of Sergt. Shaffer as his services ' are very much in demand throughout the state. Arrangements are being made to ac-commodate a large crowd especially as the most moderate prices will prevail. At the rate the tickets are selling now stand-ing room will be at a premium. Y. W. C. A. COMBI NES BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE The . annual meeting of the Hershey Young Women's Christian Association will be held Thursday evening February 20, at eight o'clock, at which time the election of directors to serve for the com-ing year will be held and matters of interest and importance will be discussed. As it is at this time that the major portion of the year's work is transacted, it is re-quested that all members make a special effort to be present. Working in conjunction with the lead-ers of the organization, the entertainment committee has completed elaborate ar-rangements for one of the most pleasing entertainments of the year to follow immediately after the transaction of the business. There is a spirit of more or less secrecy and mystery associated with the entertainment which adds a zest to the proposition. The committee refuses to disclose the nature of the function but judging by the standard of previous affairs it will be a most enjoyable affair. , The entertainment is not limited to the members alone. A cordial.invitation has been extended to their many friends. Filled with the spirit of patriotism which always seems to predominate in the heart of the American boy and having been prevented from serving their country in the recent struggle by the fact that they were then several months beneath the age limit, four of Hershey's younger boys, determined to do their bit, enlisted last week in the American Navy. The boys who have thus added four additional stars to the Hershey Service Flag are: Thomas Zinn, Albert Fick, Paul Schlepher and Salvador Purcell. These boys had all tried at different times to enlist in some branch of the service during the great struggle but each time they were turned down as they had not reached the age limit prescribed by the war department. By the time they had arrived at the necessary age, the government plan of voluntary enlistment gave way to the policy of conscription and again they were forced to give up their intention. With the cesession of hostilities how-ever, the navy was once more thrown open to voluntary' enlistments and the boys quickly availed themjglves of the opportunity presented aricpentered the service. - They left Tuesday morning for Harrisburg from which place they were transferred to a port. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd B. Shoap of Hum-melstown, announce the arrival of "an eight pound girl, Betty Jane, Sunday February 9. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Due to the great number of men being added to the various departments of the Chocolate Company and the fact that the greater majority of them prefer to live in Hershey rather than travel to and from the neighboring towns, it offers to the residents of Hershey a splendid op-portunity for the rental of rooms. That there are a number of people here who are desirous of obtaining roomers is known to the employment agency. Just who these persons are however is another question. For that reason, Mr. John Snavely, the Employment agent is de-sirous, of obtaining a list of the homes wherein rooms are to be found. There-fore all persons seeking roomers' are requested to get in touch with Mr. Snavely at the earliest possible 'moment DO YOU DESIRE ROOMERS? Final plans have been completed for thej ocial to be given by the students of thesHershey High School in the gymnasium, rooms Thursday evening Feb. 20. The proceeds will go to the benefit of the Athletic Association. Among the numerous sources of amuse-ment to be found there will be cake walks, fortune telling, music, games and various contests for prizes. A school cushion and school pennant will be awarded to the one holding the lucky number. In addition to the amusements, sandwiches, cake, candy lemonade and ice cream will be sold. HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL Hershey Youths Eelist in Navy |