The Hershey Press 1920-12-02

              The new and greater Hershey Depart-ment
Store is now ready for your in-spection.
Wednesday to Saturday, of this
week, have been designated as Inspection
Days. A cordial invitation to come here,
during this period, to. leisurely wander
through this beautiful store and to
familiarize ones-self with the vast im-provements
and wonderful, foreward stride
embodied in this new store, has been
wafted upon the winds.
During the past few weeks the hours of
day and the fleeting hours of night have
been employed byan augmented force of
workers with but one purpose in mind—¦
the completion of plans for this inspection
period. A tremendous task this was, in
view of circumstances, but with character-istic
determination and a will that sur-mounted
all obstacles, they "carried on"
and success has crowned their effort.
This new department store is a revela-tion
of beauty. It represents absolutel y
the latest contribution, from master minds,
in the creation of departmen t store
furnishings. You have been told, "When
completed, it will be one of the finest and
largest department stores in Central
Pennsylvania." But it is more than that.
Here are features that few large city
stores, no matter where, can boast of. It
is marvelously beautiful and thoroughly
complete. Every detail and design, every
circumstance and plan, all blend into one
word—service. One"' is thrilled by the
beauty of it, amazed at the magnificance
of it and our descriptive power defied by
the splendor and wonder of it all. You
must see it to appreciate and to under-stand.
Special features for each day of the
Inspection period, have been arranged.
The store will close at six o'clock and at
seven, the doors will be thrown open and
each person who comes here will be the
guest of the store. It will continue open
until nine, in which period, not a sale will
be made. This time has been especially
designated for inspection. You may
simply wander at will , asking questions
and becoming acquainted with the many
changes and improvements.
For Wednesday evening, as a special
feature, Mr. Harry G. Witmeyer, baritone
soloist, has been secured . On Thursday
evening, Moyer Brothers Quartette, of
Palmyra, will sing. On Friday evening,
Mrs. Harry Kaley and Mr. Charles F.
Zeigler, will render several duets. For
each evening and also on Saturday even-ing,
as an additional feature , a splendid
orchestra has been secured.
You will be gladly welcomed and it is
anticipated the invitation will be accepted
by all.
New Hers hey Store
is Now Ready For
Your Inspection
MISS MARGARET DEARDORF
HONOR GUEST
Miss Margaret Deardor f was the guest
of honor at a party given by Miss Eliza
Dissinger at the latter 's home in Camp-belltown
, Saturday evening, November 27.
Many games, dancing and music, all com-bined
to make the evening delightful and
especially memorable to Miss Deardorf
who leaves Hershey, this week , to live in
York. After an evening of merry-makin g
and wholesome fun delicious "eats " were
served in boun tiful portions.
Tho.se who attended to do honor to
Miss Deardorf were: Sarah Christ , Sarah
Stauffer , Isabelle Buchanan , Lucille Gil-man
, Eva Runkle , Mildred Miller , Mildred
Weigelt , Howard Sillick , LeRoy Tinncy,
Lloyd Gilman , Claude Rupp, Harry
Wolf , William Melser , Kennet h Slover and
Percy Weigelt.
Many, who in August participated in
the ceremonies incident to the breaking
of ground for the Catholic church to be
known as St. Joan of Arc church, will come
here again on Sunday December 5 and
will doubtless bring added members with
them to witness a ceremony in which the
Right Rev. P. R. McDevitt, Bishop of
Harrisburg, will solemnly bless and lay
the cornerstone.
The Right Rev. Bishop will be assisted
by several priests from the Diocese, of
Harrisburg, and sermons will be delivered
in both English and Italian.
Music for the occasion will be rendered
by members of the church choirs from the
Cathedral and St. Lawrence's parishes,
Harrisburg, with Edward Elscheid at the
organ.
All arrangements for the cornerstone
laying are in the hands of an active com-mittee
of members of St. Joan of Arc
parish, with W. F. R. Murrie, as chair-man.
The Federation of Catholic So-cieties,
of Harrisburg, including the
Knights of Columbus and the A. O. H.,
has arranged to be present and a large
attendance is expected from Harrisburg,
Lebanon, Lancaster, York, Carlisle and
Chambersburg.
In June, 1918, a mission was opened
at Hershey when mass was celebrated for
the first time in the Central Theatre by
the Rev. P. J. Phelan of the Cathedral and
administrator of the mission. Later the
congregation furnished a chapel in a
section of the Hershey Press Building; and
last April , when it was decided to use all
that building for the Hershey department
store, permission was given temporarily
for the congregation to assemble in a hall
in Hershey Park , where mass was cele-brated
on Sundays and holidays. As that
hall could not be heat ed in the Winter ,
and as land had been donated for a church,
the congregation decided then to try to
build their own church and have it ready
before the Winter season. On August 15,
last, ground was broken by the Right Rev.
Bishop, of Harri sburg, for a church , and
since then the work of building has
progressed rapidly.
It was deemed advisable to hold the
ceremony of laying the cornerstone over,
until the building was under roof , and a
heating system installed , as the weather
at this season might prevent an outside
celebration. The work has advanced so
far that all who will be present for this
occasion will be sheltered with some meas-ure
of comfort during the greater part of
the ceremony.
From Sunday, December 5, t he date
of cornerstone laying the congregation
will assemble in the new church on Sun-days
and holidays, when mass will be
celebrated on an improvised altar until
the church is finished which will not be
for a few months.
Cornerstone of New
Catholic Church to
be Laid Sunday
SIXTEENTH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
A very delightful affair was the parly
given by Miss Isabella Buchanan , at her
home, on Friday evening, November 26,
it being the occasion of her sixteenth
birth anniversary.
Games of a pleasingly varied sort and
dancing were participated in and very
much enjoyed by all. At an appropriate
hour , the guests were ushered into the
dining room which was very prettily
decorated in orange and black , where a
most delicious luncheon was served .
Present were: Mildred Miller , Lucille
Gilman , Catherine Weltmev , Mary Le-,
fever , Margarc f Deardorf , Eliza Dissinger ,
Miss Erford , William Belser , Lloyd Gil-man
, Walter Hershey, Edward Shea ,
Harold Woomcr , LeRoy Tinney and John
McKin nc.
Among the several splendid classes,
which have been started at the Y. W. C.
A., under the direction of the Educational
Committee, the class in Current Events
is proving most interesting and profitable
to its members.
Its membership now is twenty. Unlike
the other classes, the invitation to mem-bership
in the Current Events class, is
open to men as well as women, with the
result that we see them sitting together
acquiring a knowledge of questions vital
to all of us.
That this class should number more
than twenty is beyond argument. The
dues are within the reach of everybody.
For the term of twelve weeks, payable in
advance, the very nominal fee of two
dollars is asked. To those who may not
be able to attend often enough to warrant
a term payment, the meagre sum of
twenty-five cents per evening is charged.
Rev. R. R. Butterwick was lecturer to
the class during the past four weeks. He
chose questions, wisely, and brought to
the class clear, logical treatises on current
topics of paramount importance. What
he has so ably started will be continued
during the succeeding four weeks by Rev.
R. H. Taylor. When he has finished,
another man whose capabilities will mark
him as fully eligible, will carry on this
splendid work.
If you are interested in any one of the
principal topics in our national life then
you should avail yourself of the unusual
opportunity herein afforded. Of course
you are interested—in some question or
other. Perhaps its a question pertaining
to tariff , or to the League of Nations, or
to taxation , or to prohibition enforcement.
Here you may find any of them ably
discussed and thus enlightenment, or
knowledge, the very thing you had been
wishing for , may be yours.
Nor is this class one in which the
lecturer does all the talking . After each
lecture, the meeting becomes, in a sense,
a forum , and a free discussion, in which
every member is privileged to enter,
follows. Thus you not only listen to the
views and opinions of others on these
vital topics of the day, but your opinions
also may be given expression. This is
study of the most impressive type and as
a consequence its broadening effect is most
pronounced.
The class as it stands today is a splendid
live-wire outfit. It affords, exactly, the
opportunity you have been waiting for.
It meets in the Recreation room of the
Y. W. C. A. every Thursday evening from
7:00 o'clock till 8:00. The pleasure of
fellowship and association in the class is
genuine. Its mental and moral benefits
are manifold. You will be gladly wel-comed
to membership and it is devoutly
hoped many more will avail themselves
of this splendid opportunity.
Current Events are
Profi tably Studied
in Y. W. C. A. Class
Great joy was manifested by the mem-bers
and friends of Palm Lutheran church,
Palmyra, on Thanksgiving night , when a
well planned program was successfully
rendered. After the processional by the
choir and the vesper service conducted by
Pastor Kunkle, the Misses Esther Ging-rich,
Helen Gruber and Mr. Louis De-
Nunzio pleasingly rendered an instru-mental
trio.
Mrs. John Feese, presented the mission
work, with a recitation by Sarah Fox, a
song by. the mission-band and a recitation
by Miss Sarah Smith, president of the
mission-band.
Miss Ruth Spancake sang a beautiful
soprano solo. Mrs. L. K. Sanford, of
Lancaster, spoke on Home Mission Work
and Life and Memorial Membership work.
Vocal trio by Miss Spancake, Miss Violet
Hartz.and Mrs. W. G. Dietz, accompanied
by Miss Kathryn Shiftier. The Rev.
Paul I. Morentz, B.D., missionary to the
Jews in Philadelphia, gave an able and
inspiring address. After a hymn by the
audience. Pastor Kunkle very briefly told
the work of the missionary society and
Mrs. Sanford presented certificates to Mr.
Jos. Lauck in honor of his departed
mother, to Mrs. John Shive, for the late
Mother Shive, and to Henry Early, Sr.,
as a life member.
Mrs. Morentz, formerly a missionary in
Turkey, was present. She was introduced
and spoke a few words to 'the audience.
Rev. and Mrs. Morentz are the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Spancake.
The climax of the evening came, when
Hon. G. H. Moyer in an eloquent and
appropriate manner, told the story of the
church and the bond issue and Treasurer
H. L. Lessley brought the bonds and con-signed
them to the flames to the rejoicing
of all present, especially the members.
The large audience stood and sang
earnestly, "Now Thank We All Our God,"
followed with prayer by Pastor Kunkle,
and benediction by the Rev. Mr. Morentz.
The audience joined in the national
anthem. "God Bless Our Native Land."
Thus was concluded one of the greatest
services ever held in Palm church.
Union Thanksgivin g
Service in Lutheran
Church at Palmyra
IS THANKSGIVING DAY BRIDE
Thanksgiving Day, November 25, Miss
Bessie F. Wagner, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. William Wagner , of Palmyra , be-came
the bride of Mr. Henry P. Spangler.
The ceremony was held in the Palm Luth-eran
Church , of Palmyra , the Rev. H. A.
Kunkle , officiating. The couple was
unattended.
A very delightful wedding trip to Wash-ington
, D. C, was enjoyed by t he happy
newly weds, remaining in the national
Capitol till Sunday.
The bride is employed at the Greib
Shoe Manufacturing Company, Palmyra.
She is a young lady of splendid accomplish-ments
and womanly qualities . A host
of friends are hers, whose good wishes,
particularly at this time , are most sin-cerely
extended.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Bright Spangler , of 133 College Street ,
Palmyra. He is a trusted employee in the
Shipping Department , in which depart-ment
during the past six years he has
labored faithfully. He holds the good
will of his fellow employees and in the
social life his friends are region.
Mr. and Mrs. Spangler will reside with
t he groom 's parents in Palmyra. They
embark upon the matrimonial nea with
showers of good wishes for a successful and
happy voyage. "The Press" heart ily
joins in wishing for them ample propor-tions
of life 's brightest blessings.
"Corner Drug Store "
For Athletic Fun d .
Local High School
"The Corner Drug Store," a play filled
with genuine mirth, good dancing and
chorus work, will be presented on Thurs-day,
December 9, in the Central Theatre,
for the benefit of the Athletic fund of the
local high school.
This play was presented in the Academy,
at Lebanon, by a local cast and was
immensely pleasing to large audiences.
This same cast will present the play here.
In commenting on the play and the
work of each member of the cast, the
Lebanon Daily News had this story:—
"The plot opened with a scene showing
the proprietor of the drug store, Hamilton
Doolittle, and his cashier, Tessie Trundle-cart,
the leading parts played by Harry
Zoll and Miss Madeline Maguire. The
difficulty about the store appeared to be
that no one paid for anything they took
from the counters, owing to which fact
the proprietor and his cashier were unable
to be married lacking the funds. As a
solution to the problem they form a
union with the Doctor and Undertaker,
and later sell the store to Michael Button-benders,
a millionaire, who finds out too
late how poor business is in that vicinity.
Miss Madeline Maguire and Harry Zoll
formed a good team as propr ietor and
cashier, and John Lloyd, as the new pro-prietor
, held up his end in fine style.
"Raymond Kline, as Muggs Murphy,
who was not afraid to go home in the dark ,
acted the part of a "Hard Guy " and did
it well. The parts of the Doctor and
Undertaker, taken by George Booth and
Robert Sanders, as well as that of the
Chronic Invalid, taken by Walter Phillips,
and the policeman , Edward Mellman, all
drew hearty laughs from the audience.
"Miss Violet Darkas, as Mrs. Whitan
Black, the merry widow, was very good
both in acting and singing part and the
German Professor, Herman Walmer, also
came In for his share of the honors. The
Apple Twins, Misses Pauline Light and
Marie Mellman, and Miss Bessie Butter-cup,
taken by Rebecca Eisenhauer, al-though
having small parts, put plenty of
action into them. John Bomberger, as
Kutan Foxie, who persuades his uncle to
buy the drug store, took his part in a
manner which showed his ability as an
actor.
"The Chorus, of College Boys and Girls ,
needs special mention. Their dancing
numbers which were coached by Mrs.
Robson C. Greer , added considerably to
the performance as a whole. They were :
Misses Geneva Botz, Marguerite Motz,
Fan Hartman , Elizabeth Blyler and Lou
Hoy, Scooty Matchton , Harold Hartman
and Bernard Goth.
"Perhaps the funniest part of the show,
was Miss Ruth Johnson. She took the
part of Miss Arabella Sunset, a love sick
old maid. Her costume and acting kept
the audience laughing the entire time she
appeared on the stage.
"Especial praise must be given little
Miss Miriam Golden for her songs. Miss
Golden has the real stage manner and
received perhaps the most enthusiastic
applause of anyone in the entire play. A
close second was little Miss Gladys Mell-man
, as the reader , who, although having
but a small part , did it with exceptional
talent.
Miss Martha Lawn , appeared in a
handsome Spanish Costume of black , and
her dance was exceedingly clever. Scooty
Matchton was called upon to do one ot his
popular "Eccentric Dances," and was
heartily encored. Both Miss Lawn and
the famous "Scoot y " added much to the
show as their dances are always popular
with the audience .
The sum of seventy-live cents will admit
you to this production. Tickets are now
on sale and are selling very well. If you
want an evening filled to the brim with
laughter , then you should see "The Corner
Drug Store. " And at Die same time you
will be helping along u worthy cause.
Your support is respect fully solicited and
will be greatly appreciated by the High
School faculty and students as well.
A union service of Thanksgiving and
praise was held on Thanksgiving morning
in the United Brethren church. Though
the service was not attended as well as
might have been , it was splendidly in-spirational
throughout.
The service was in charge of Rev. R . R.
Butterwick , pastor of the church. Rev.
R. H, Taylor , led in a prayer of thanks-giving
while all were solemnly responsive
to the. great thought of the moment.
The choir rendered a beautifu l anthem ,
"The God of Harvest Praise ," which was
of especial delight.
Rev. A. W. Liebensherger , delivered the
sermon , choosing his text from Psalms 24 ,
"The Earth is the Lord's and the fulness
thereof. " It was a splendid sermon , rich
in wholesome thoughts and delivered in
an impressive manner.
The offering, given In a spirit of grati-tude
, was generous. It will be given as a
donation to the City Hospital , Harrisburg.
Everyone joined heartily in the congre-gational
singing. The .service throughout
Was a genuine source of profit and in-spiring
lo every one present. In the joy
of the moment , the sordid things of life
were forgot , and in a realm of good things,
of gladness and praise, each one dwell.
UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE
IN U. B. CHURCH
Miss Martha F. Lents: and H. Otis
Long, were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony, on Thursday, November 25,
at (he parsonage of the Lutheran Church ,
Hummelslown , the pastor , Rev. Herbert,
Gai nes, official lug. Miss Naomi Shoop,
of Hummelslown, attended as bridesmaid
and Mr. Ira Lcntz , brother of the bride,
attended the groom.
The bride is the daughter of Mr, and
Mrs. John Lenlz , of Hummelslown. She
was an employee In the Wrapping De-partment
, of the Chocolate factory, where
her services were highly appreciated.
The groom is the son of Mr, and Mrs,
W. S, Long, of Union Deposit, He lias
been employed in the Shipping Depart-ment
during the past two years, where
true value is placed upon his service. In
all things he is conscientious and com-mands
by his personality, (lie admiration
of many fi lends,
LENTZ-LONG NUPTIALS THANKS-GIVING
EVENT
Can you picture a hog that weighs more
than KKX) pounds? He Is a monster to
be sure. Down in Maryland , near Knox-ville
, lives A. D. Arnold , who owns a
porker of just that weight. He is seven
feet in length and twelve feet, around the
body, It is the largest hog in that par-ticular
section. Is there any hog in this
section who can come up to these specifi-cations?
Mr. Arnold will 'kill the enorm-ous
fellow later in the season.
SOME PORKER
The Olivets will open their basketball
season on Friday evening December 3, on
(he Men 's Cluh floor. They will meet
the fast Galahad team of Harrisbur g.
Nothin g need be said of the Galahads.
Evvry basketball enthusiast is familiar
with their splendid record in (he cage.
They are a learn of first class calibre , who
will make any team "go some" lo beat
them.
The Olivets will go into this game with
I heir regular lineup. Clark and Strine
at forwards , Elliot t at centre , Stover and
"Win " Zimmerman at guards, with E.
Zimmerman as first sub, They have been
practicing hard for this initial game for
they hope to make It a leader for a success-ful
season.
A good game may be anticipated. The
teams are old rivals, having met several
times before in thrilling contests, Pep
and action aplenty should feature (his
opener.
The Hershey Mot hers ' Club will meet OLIVETS OPEN SEASON FRIDAY
in regular session on Tuesday, December
7. A very interesting program has been
arranged. The speaker , for the evening,
will be Miss Gerwick , who will speak on
"The World's Program Work of the
Y. W. C. A. " The musical program will
be: Pianoforte solo, Miss Lillian Rowe;
Heading, Miss Anna Cole; Vocal Solo,
Miss Mildred Brandt , Members are
strongly urged to attend this meeting and,
if possible, to being along a friend. A
treat , genuinely good , is in store for you.
MOTHERS' CLUB WILL MEET
Notice is hereby given that n Clerk-
Currier examination , for position in the
Hershey Post Office , will be held Decem-ber
11. 1H20, at Hershey. ?
Application blanks may be secured by
addressing the Secretary of the U. S,
Civil ¦ Service Board , Philadelphia , or by
molting application at the Hershey Post-
Office.
CLERK-CARRIER EXAMINATION
Mrs. IS. W. Schwenk , a recent bride,
was very delightfu lly surprised on Friday
evening,. November 20, when (he girls of
the T, A. A, Club, of which she is a mem-ber
, held a miscellaneous "shower," at
her home on Aieba Ave. Many beautiful
and practical giftH were received ,
A pleasant evening at cards and other
games was spent after which a course of
delicious refreshments was served .
Present were : Minnie Whittle , Bessie
Whittle , Margaret Wheeler, Ruth Zoll,
Esther Wheeler, Violet Behm, Mabel
Lingle, Mrs, J. W. Dressier, Ruth ShulU,
Maude Klugh , Mrs. E. W, Schwenk and!
Mr. and Mrs, George II, Adams,
"SHOWER" FOR RECENT BRJDE