The Hershey Press 1920-11-25

              Three hundred years ago this season,
that sturd y band of Pilgrims seeking free-dom
from religious oppression in their
native country, landed at Plymouth
Rock. Although it was not until a year
after their coming that they observed
their first Thanksgiving, this year marks
the three hundredth return of the date
which stands out as a profoundly signifi-cant
point in our Americait history.
The pilgrims came with high hopes.
They faced great odds having terms to
make with nature and with the red men.
They suffered much, used their guns and
worked out on hard lines the precarious
processes of a primitive life . They at-tended
their meeting in peril of the
Indians which was a shadow that hung
over all their affairs And after a year
had gone by they felt the desire to express
their gratitude. They rendered t hanks
to God for their crops and so much of
safety as fell to them. Their .gratefulness
was for simple things.
Life at present , is overlaid by so vast a
complication that comparison with the
first Thanksgiving strikes us strangely.
For one thing, the intensel y religious cast
of the first Thanksgiving glows mightily
in the comparison. Not only was the
religion as well as the life of the Puritans
simpler than the life and the religion of
their successors, but Puritan sentiment
was more keenly centred on elemental
ideas. They had elemental ideas to deal
with. The briefest thought of that day will
remind us of how many things the Puri-tans
did not have to consider , of the
number of detailed issues that did not
distract them.
Yet Thanksgiving today, translated
into such different terms , means pretty
much the same things. Gratefulness for
what we have means what it meant to the
Puritans. Our perils are not so easily
seen or fel t , but humanity still has perils
and may still be gratefu l for escape there-from.
The Puritan knew nothing of a
coal shortage, but he knew what food
shortage meant. He did not dream of a
Grea t War in terms of millions , bu t he
knew what a half-dozen arrows could
mean. To him a score of dead was a
devastating loss. Though life is written
larger now , it is just 'the same Birth ,
struggle , love, death.
The Puritans, indeed , were a compact
group, animated by great singleness of
religious and social sentiment. Forms
could be direct and specific because all
had agreed upon those forms. But that
single formula no longer exists in this
country to which the Puritans came. It
now represents so many peoples, so many
creeds, so many habits of life , «o many
differentiated pursuits , that expression
naturally has lost uni formity.
One fact of profound significance
stands out. America today has greater
bounty and greater security than at any
lime before. The world freel y speaks*
of "the largest and strongest nation. "
No philosopher needs to point out that
this great fact carries its obligation. The
people who established Thanksgiving Day
had little bounty and many dangers in
proportion to their st rength as a people
We still have to measure bounties. We
still face dangers. But we do t hese thin gs
with a consciousness of tremendous
national strength. If (he weak can be
grateful the strong have greater reason.
Not one of us can escape from paying
our debt of gratitud e to Him who makes
and gives us all. Though at times we
are aggrieved illl(' weighted flown with
sorrow and care , our blessings are the
greater , Let us all , then , join in this three
hundredth anniversary of this day, our
hearts and minds filled with gratitude
and thank s.
Thanksgiving Day
in the Year 1621
and Presen t Time
ELAINES v» ENHAUT
Tho Hershey Elaines will play (lie strong
linhaut Big Five at tho Hershey Men 's
Club on I'Yiday evening, November 20,
Admission will lie thirt y cents.
The ZandorfT Entertainers, second num-ber
on the Lyceum Course, conducted
under the auspices of John Elder Men's
Bible Class, appeared before a large
audience, on Thursday evening, Novem-ber
18, at the Central Theatre.
It is seldom a person is privileged to
listen to the beautiful music of a harp.
Because of their enormous cost and also
for the additional reason that to master
them, is an exceedingly difficult matter,
few musical students confine their study
to the harp. More than three thousand
pieces of mechanism does the modern
harp contain. It is the oldest musical
instrument known coming down through
century after century of time and
-change until today in our own great
country, is made, the world's finest harp.
Miss Athel Lindorff , of Chicago, is a
true artist whose playing on the harp
thrilled and held, within the power of the
exquisite sweetness and beauty of the
music, her ent ire audience. It was a joy
and an inspiration to sit in absolute still-ness
and quiet, while she played, to be
carried away from oneself into a sort of
Arcadia where all was fragrant and sweet
and happy and beautiful. Each number
was full of enchanting beauty and glorious-ly
rich in harmony. She played them
with extreme grace and ease and won
her way instantly into the hearts of her
audience. She was accorded the free and
unstinted plaudits of her listeners on each
selection.
Miss Florence Zanders, was a reader
and impersonator, whose work has never
been surpassed by any artist who has ever
appeared on the local Lyceum platform.
Her readings were very enjoyabl e, touch-ing
the heart with pathos or causing a
ripple of laughter by a passage of wit and
humor. Her character impersonations
were exceedingl y well done and signified
beyond question the true artist she is.
Altogether , it was another evening on
this Lyceum Course, spent in very de-lightful
and profitable fashion. The aud-ience
was generous in their expression of
delight and were quite apparently glad
for having spent the evening listening to
th is most splendid program.
Second Number of
Lyceum Course Wins
a Lar ge Audience
BIRTHDA Y SOCIAL AT TRINITY
LUTHERAN
The Woman 's Missionary Society, of
Trinity Lutheran Church , held a Birthday
Social, in the basement of the church , on
Friday evening, November 19. Though
the attendance was smaller than antici-pated
, the ladies were elated over the
success of the affair , for the evening was
filled with good things for all who were
present.
A brie f program which was very much
enjoyed , was presented as follows: Piano
Duet , Miss Neva Wiley and John Henry
Baumgardner ; Vocal Solo, Charles F.
Zeiglcr , accompanist , Clark Bare; Read-ing,
Miss Lillian Shope ; Address, Rev.
A. W. Lcibensbergcr.
Light refreshments were served in
generous port ions by the social committee.
An interestin g feature was the '^intro-duclion
by each member of the society
of a photograph of t hemselves taken dur-ing
the very tender years of girlhood .
The task of solving the mysteries of time
and change and to designate , by looking
at t hese photographs "who's who," proved
a source of much enjoyment to all.
Several other features which were genuine
mirth producers , also helped to make the
evening successful and enjoyable.
"Birthday Socks" were opened and a
sum, very gratifyin g to the society, was
received. Generosity marked the birth
day offerings for which the ladies were
trul y grateful.
It was an evening of genuine profit and
pleasure to each one in attendance. The
ladies had planned well for the success
of the occasion and the reward which
crowned their efforts , was measured in
ample proportions. To all who con-tributed
to the success of this Birthda y
Social , the Woman 's Missionary Society
herein express (heir most sincere thanks.
E. L. Bamgarduer: —Among the many
things, I am thankful for a gracious and
merciful Saviour, and that through
different benevolent organizations of His
Church, the Red Cross and other organi-zations,
greater and continuous efforts are
being made to relieve the distress and
suffering of war-stricken Europe.
Roy Lloyd: -I am thankful that I am
living in this, the greatest age in history.
Elmer Gingrich:- I an thankful for
innumerable things but especiall y so for
good health and bodilv vigor which has
been mine.
/. O. Dise:—An outstanding reason for
my debt of gratitude is the bountiful crop
harvested from this past summer's garden.
D. S. Graeff:—l am thankful that I have
much to be thankful for.
George Henclr.—I render thanks that I
am a "Made in America" product, that
a high and noble birthright in the land of
freedom, truth and justic e is mine, and
that American ideas and principles claim
my loyalty and humble devotion.
J ohn Brenberger:— My heart is full of
gratitude for splendid health, steady em-ployment,
warm friends and a happy
home, all of which have been mine.
D. Fred Bolls - I am glad and accord-ingl
y give thanks that I am a citizen of
Hershey and that we shall have at our
service a wonderful metropolitan depart-ment
store.
Harry Asf ier:—! enter into this Thanks-giving
season conscious of.the many bless-ings
which have been mine to enjoy, but
above all I render thanks for long, un-broken
period of splendid health. Also
am thankful that since November 2, all
my Republican friends are so happy.
Earl Mays:—We are thankfu l to God
for our being born in this free country
which brings to us opportunities and
advantages such as no other people enjoy.
We are also thank fu l for the good health
and happiness of the community in which
we live and trust the prosperity we have
always enjoyed may continue and each
succeeding year find us busier than its
predecessor.
Clark Bare : -\ give thanks for an
abundance of good, nourishing food and
for excellent health.
Prof . A. M. Hinkel: There are so
many things for which to be thankful that
it is difficult to condense them into a few
words and eliminate the personal element.
But with a vision of the future possi-bilities
of the schools in additional ad-vantages
for the boys and the girls of our
land , am indeed very than kful for the
plainly discernible evidences of a more
carefully planned and a more effectively
operated system of schools.
AVr. K. II. l aylnr: A few thin gs I
am thankful for: 1, That the restless in-dustrial
stream , in its seeking to restore
more normal conditions , has not , as so
often before , cast us on the rocks of
financial panic; 2, that the minds of men
have so universally turned to the one true
source in seeking a solution and a safe
pilot t hrough the shoals about us; and 3,
that our Great Pilot is more and more
revealing Himself as the Wise Care-Taker
of His own , set king ever to lead us on
and up to Ilimsilf , His service and His
haven of rest.
/¦'. IK I' lK 'h: - I am thankful tor . ( a)
Thai I weigh 210 instead of 1002 pounds;
lb) that my age is near 39 than 93; (e)
thai 1 am not unlike ot her men (A fellow
once put the it verse English on that
phrase and was forever after severely
erilicizod ) : and (d; that a day 1ms been sot
aside for Thanksgiving and' thai 1 have
a n expressive appetite.
./. A'. Snt:.c ly: I am thankful for good
heillh; thankful for the happines s that
has been mine (hi ough marriage; thankful
that 1 had the benefit of a Christian train -
ing; thankful for the friends that are mine;
t hankful for what prosperity 1 have had;
and thankful for nine hundred and ninety-nine
other reasons.
IV. A". Kf bf nahatle:- I am thankf ul for
(he good health of myself and family. I
am thankful for the homo and food 1 am
permitted to enjoy, I am thankful I' m
an American.
Roy Sterulwr ner: - l . a m thankful that ,
though ti general business depression
exists today and that "times are dull ,"
the future is bright with prospect for nn
early return to. normal when business
shall again resume on a sound basis,
Marry C/in'sl;- 1 give ihnnlm for tho
good health my family and I enjoy, for
employment in these unsteady times , that
I enjoy the high privileges and lasting
benefits which belong to every citizen of
t his grea t American nation , for the free
public school system and for an un-hampered
religious system, in which every
man can worship God, as his conscience
dictates.
A Few of the Many
Things for Which
I Am Thankful
Tuberculosis Day in the schools on
December 3 and Tuberculosis Day in the
churches on December 5 will be generally
observed throughou t Pennsylvania. These
days are in connection with the 1920 sale
of Christmas Seals and Health Bonds,
the formal sale of which begins November
29. The same days will * be observed in
other states.
In the schools, teachers, principals,
physicians and laymen will give talks on
the nature and treatment of tuberculosis
and how to prevent the disease. In some
places it will be made the occasion for the
distribution of Seals to school children to
take to their families or to sell. In the
churches on December 5 many pastors
will devote all or part of a sermon to the
question of health and particularly tuber-culosis.
In many Sunday schools a little
time will likewise be given to presenting
this subject. In some churches and
Sunday Schools laymen and physicians
will speak in addition to pastors and
superintendents.
Gifford Pinchot, State Commissioner
of Forestry, who is Chairman of the State
Christmas Seal Sale Committee, made this
statement :
Many states, in connection with the
1920 sale of tuberculosis Christmas Seals
and Health Bonds, will observe Friday,
December 3, as tuberculosis day in the
schools, and Sunday, December 5, as
tuberculosis day in the churches. I
should like to see Pennsylvania 's schools
and churches use these days for emphasiz-ing
the fact that the White Plague is still
a serious menace.
The steady drop in the death rate from
tuberculosis in Pennsylvania (from 150.9
per 100,000 population in 1906 to 117 in
1010) appears to bear a direct relat ion to
the progress made in bringing to the
public the fact that tuberculosis is a
preventable disease.
The messages on the 1920 Seal— "Merry
Christmas" and "Healthy New Year "—
call for plenty of time in the fresh air and
sunshine of the outdoors , the eating of
wholesome food and the taking of plenty
of rest. These are the simple but effective
remedies against tuberculosis. It will
mean much for the public health if these
simple lessons are brought to the attention
of everybody on these two davs.
Tuberculosis Days
_ Will Be Observed
December 3 and 5
ALBERT MARK WALMER
In the untimel y death of Albert Mark
Walmer, Hershey lost one of its most
respected young men, whose loss will be
keenly felt. In the May-time of life ,
twenty-one years, live months and one
clay, he was taken awa y by the Grim
Reaper who, "reaps the bearded grain at
a breath , and the (lowers thai grow be-tween.
" Death , which came on Wednes-day,
November 17. was due to a complica-t
ion of diseases.
Funeral services were conducted on
Saturday, November 20, by Rev. R. R.
Bultcrwick , of the First United Brethren
Church , of which church , deceased was a
faithful member during the last few
years. Interment was made at Grant-ville.
Hershey Camp, Woodmen of the World ,
of which organization deceased was a
member , attended the funeral , in a body,
a nd conducted the burial service at the
grave.
He was an employee of the Hershey
Transit Company, where his services
were valued highly. 1 le was conscientious
in his duties and highly respected among
b is follow employees.
Members of ; the immediate family who
survive him ' are: his mot her , Mrs. Kate
E, Walmer , one brot her , J. Paul , and two
siste rs, Florence Irene and list her Mary.
Pall-bearers were: Theodore Loin , Uriah
Hoerner , Irvin Hess, George Hess, Mark
Shelley and Roy Bomgardner . Funeral
Director was Ilariv A. Hover , of Shells-ville.
Mrs. Kate K. Walmer and family desire
to thank the friends and neighbors , who
so kindly rendered assistance during the
sickness, death and funeral of their loved
out ,. who now awaits t hem in another land ,
Sunday Was Great
Day For Palmyra
Palm Luthera n
of $84. The orchestra gave a fine re-cessional.
The Bible school also enjoyed the use
of the new Sunday School chairs, procured
through the good management of C. H.
Smith and his committee.
The morning service opened at 10:15
a. m., processional, choir, "Open Now the
Gates of Beauty. " Altar service, con-ducted
by Pastor Kunkle. The anni-versary
sermon was delivered by the Rev.
I. Chantry Hoffman, D.D., of Philadel-phia
, general superintendent of the
Eastern District of the U. L. C, of
America. Text , Matt. 16:18. In a force-ful
and helpful manner. The Confession
and the Duty of the Church, was ex-pounded.
Solo, "Like as the Heart Desireth."
by Miss Myrle Turby, was well rendered
and pleased the audience. The service
Sunday morning, November 21, the
Bible School of Palm Lutheran church .
Palmyra, opened the 75th anniversary
program with a spirit and swing that sur-prised
the fondest anticipation. Palm
orchestra , Fred Klinger director, awakened
the large gathering and set the pace for
the day. Supt. Spancake kept the Bible
school moving. Hymns of a good type
were rendered. The first 1 speaker was
Frank Snyder, of Quentin , former teacher
of the Ladies' Bible class. All were glad
to see and hear him. Pastor Kunkle in-troduced
Rev. Dr. Hoffman , of Philadel-phia,
who gave a spirited address.
The report of classes was heard which
was fine, the high water mark of 281 being
reached in attendance , and an offering
was inspiring and well attended. The
offering was liberal.
An informal service was conducted at
2 p. m„ when the orchestra again gave
life and lone to the assembly. Hymns,
appropriate, were rendered . Greetings
from the Revs. E. O. Burtner, D.D., H. S.
Miller , E. L. Leinbach and S. L. Rhoades
were presented in a fraternal and interest-ing
manner. Mrs. C. F. Harnish , ably
sang, "O Divine Redeemer," by Ran-digger.
Reminiscences and facts by Hon.
G. H. Moyer. Good music and a fine
fra ternal spirit prevailed.
The evening service, was opened at
7:30. Processional, choir. Vesper ser-vice,
conducted by Pastor H. A. Kunkle.
Sermon by the Rev. F. Croman, president
of Lancaster Conference. Text , Matt.
5:13, 14, Helpful and encouraging. Hymn
by congregation. Addresses by the Hon.
C. R. Lantz , of Lebanon , who brought
the greetings of Old Salem, and paid an
eloquent tribute to Palm congregation
and her achievements. After prayer by
Pastor Kunkle , the choir rendered an
anthem. The service closed with the
benediction by Rev. Croman and a re-cessional
by the choir. It was a great
and successful day for Old Palm.
PLANS FOR RANGER LODGE WEAR-ING
COMPLETION
Ihe Keystone Rangers are making
rapid progress bot h in the rounding-out
of their organization and in the plans for
their Mountain Lodge.
Rangers Earl Reed and Walter I)e-
Verter made a visit to Clay Rock on
Saturday where they carefully inspected
a cottage which they purpose purchasing.
They paid very close at tent ion to location ,
natural feciliti es and other details and
returned to Hershey with very favorable
reports.
They also report a favorable interview
with Forester in charge , John R. Williams ,
with reference to a lease on Ihe surround-ing
ground. The case will come before
the December meeting of the Forest ry
Board , in Harrisburg, The Rangers have
been assured of favorable action.
The regular monthly business meeting,
of the organization , wan held on Thursday,
November 18, at 5:30 o'clock , at 120
Caracas Ave.,- and important business
transacted . Present were ; Thomas Rod-gers,
Earl Reed , Leringo Stnhl , Walter
DeVerter and Paul Shultz. Four new
applications for membership were read
and action taken .thereon. Favorable
action of the Cabin purchase question was
taken , and after all business had been
transacted tho meeting' adjourned .
MR. AND MRS. HARRIS ENTERTAIN
Mr, and Mrs. Merle Harris, at their
home on Cocoa Ave., on Thursday evening
November 18, very plea santly entertained
a number of nicndH , at cards. Present
were: Dr. and Mrs, Lawrence Edwards,
Mr. and Mrs. Omar Hummel and Mr.
and Mrs. J. Ed. Fields. Prizes were
given and delicious refreshments were
served.
A quiet wedding was solemnized on
Thursday, November 18, when Miss
Mayme Kann , of Manchester, Yor,l<
county , became th e biW of Harry Wag-ner
, of Hershey. The ceremony was per-formed
at (he home of Mr. and Mrs,
Ittram Paules , West Marietta , with the -
Reverend W. J. Hiintzin gor , pastor of
Zion Lutheran Church , Marietta , officiat-ing.
The couple was unattended. Im-mediat
ely following the ceremony, Mrs
Paules, sister of the bride , gave a supper ,
at which Ihe newly weds were guest s of
honor. After a brief wedding t our lh«
couple will reside in Hershey, where the
bridegroom Is employed.
WINS YORK COUNTY BRtDE
An interesting meeting of the Camp
was held on Tuesday evening at which
time a class of nineteen candidates were
entered into the mysteries of Woodcraft .
U was decided lo hold future muuUngtt
during the winter months on the first
and third Wednesday, hence the next
meeting will be held in the Central Theatre
building on Wednesday evening, Decem-ber
1. The degree paraphernalia has been
brought, up from the f ormuv rooms In
the Park and will be used at. this meeting,
There will also be election of officers and
It is trusted all members will be present,
WOODMEN OF WORLD NOTES
The annual observance of Thanksgiving
Day, in which service the churches will
all unite , will he held In Ihe United Breth-ren
Church at 10:00 o'clock , Thursday
niorning. The Rev. A. W, Leibensberger,
of Trinity Luthera n Church , will preach
the sermon,
If is hoped church members especially
will attend in large numbers, Everybody,
however , is most, cordially invited lo join
in this service of thanks and praise,
UNION THANKSGIVING DAY
SERVICE