The Hershey Press 1920-08-19

              Before a crowd of two thousand persons
the ceremonies incident to the breaking
of ground for the new Catholic Church
dedicated to St. Joan of Arc, were con-ducted
here. Priests and members of the
denomination were present from Lan-caster,
Lebanon, York, Chambersburg,
Elizabethtown, Carlisle and Harrisburg.
The Right Reverend Philip R. Mc-
Devitt, bishop of Harrisburg, officiated
during the ceremony. He spoke upon the
life of St. Joan of Arc and the history of
France during her times. He emphasized
the word "Liberty," declaring that no
nation has a right to domineer over another
emphasizing the fact that France was
justified in her efforts to drive out a
nation that was sending her into degrada-tion
and taking away her nationality and
her freedom .
Regarding the new church, the Bishop
said that the church here, as in every
other part of the world, had its place in
the work, for the celebration of the sacra-ments,
the preaching and teaching of
Christian doctrines, pointing out that no
better parish saint could have been chosen.
The loyalty of those who were instru-mental
in 'the start of the parish was
praised by the bishop at the beginning of
his sermon, and he congratulated the
parish on its leaders.
The Rev. P. J. Phelan, of Harrisburg,
was in charge of the services and at the
opening of the ceremony thanked the
bishop, the clergy and visitors and assured
them that their interest in the work
demonstrated in this manner would be
conducive of good results in the com-munity,
giving the mission more courage
to accept its responsibilities.
During the singing of a hymn to St.
Joan of Arc, the ground for the building
was broken by Bishop McDevitt, the
Rev. D. J. Carey, Harrisburg Cathedral ,
the Very Rev. Adam Crist, V. F., P. R.,
of Lebanon, and the Rev. P. J. Phelan, of
the Harrisburg Cathedral and adminis-trator
of the parish , assisting. The
following laymen participated also in this
ceremony: W. F. R. Murrie, John J.
Gallagher, G. C. Shearer, A. C. Kraft ,
and W. H. Hayes, all of Hershey.
The altar was beautifully decorated for
the occasion, the decorations being em-blematic
of St. Joarv of Arc, the parish
saint. The Park management supplied
all the furniture necessary for the field
mass which was celebrated on the ground
donated for the church which will be sit-uated
iSn West Chocolate Avenue opposite
from the Hershey Transit car barn at the
brow of the hill leading into Swatara.
Because of the large number of Italians
residing in this territory and present for
the occasion , the Rev. Francis Albanese
gave a talk in Italian to them. The
substance of his remarks was intended to
bring the people back to the memories of
the splendid religious efforts of their fore-fathers
directed towards the Church in
Italy, all through the centuries. He
encouraged them to transplant those
devoted feelings for the welfare of the
Church here in America ; to imitate the
faith and courage of St. Joan of Arc, and
to work both as Catholics and citizens in
such a way that the Italian name would
be kept as honorable as its place de-serves.
Special music was rendered during the
service by the Male Choir from St. Mary 's
of the Assumption , Lebanon , under the
leadership of James Eckenroth.
Officers of the mass participating in
the ceremonies follow: the Right Rev.
Philip R. McDevitt , Ilarrisburg ; the Rev.
Francis Albanese, of Sleelton; the Rev.
D. J. Carey, the Rev. J. R. Murphy,
Charles Park , the Rev. I'. J. Phelan , John
liberie, John Magulro , Joseph Smnrsh ,
James McCarthy, Leo Smarsh , Ira Shlmp
and John , Daley, Harrisburg, and the Very
Rev. Adam Crist, of Lebanon,
benefactors of the parish are as follows:
the Right Rev. Philip R, McDevitt , M. S.
Hernhey, Mr. and Mrs, W. R. F. Murrie ,
G. C. Shearer , John Gallagher , John E.
Snyder, Mr, and Mrs. David R, Tracoy,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Grant Schwartz , Mr. and
Mrs, Bernard Schmidt , Mr, and Mrs.
Patrick Vaughn , Mr. and Mrs. John R.
F-lHcheid, Mr, and Mrs. Martin Sorcsok ,
Mr. and Mrs, Patrick Rush , Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Rewvor , Aug. II. Kreidler and Mrs.
John Elliott,
Ground Broke n
for Cat holic Church
2000 Persons Attend
The Hershey Union Sunday School
outing at Carsonia Park on Friday was an
unqualified success in every respect. The
weather threatening in early morning was
ideal throughout the entire day. The
mist and clouds which obscured the sun
at dawn rolled away and a day filled with
warm sunshine followed .
More than a thousand people were in
attendance, for in addition to those who
used the excursion trains were those who
traveled via automobile and on scheduled
trains. The ticket committee had done
its work well and a record crowd was the
gratifying result of their efforts.
A wide and interesting program of
stunts was staged with the feature
number proving to be the baseball game
between the married and single men. The
contest, which drew a large gathering of
interested spectators was won by the
married fellows by the score 6 to 0.
An interesting feature of the day was
the novelty balloon ascension, done by
Antonio Capelli. The balloon was made
of paper, measured twenty feet in height
and on its sides were painted advertise-ments
for Hershey's Chocolate and Cocoa.
The entire day was filled with fun and
merriment, afforded by the many amuse-ments
that are provided at Carsonia.
Everybody was happy and full of the
genuine picnic spirit, that wholesome
feeling of good fellowship which seems to
find expression in our attitude towards our
fellows whenever we get away from the
strife and responsibilities of business or
duty and live for a while in the glories and
goodness of nature's realm.
The entire affair was considered the
most successful ever held. The com-mittee
on arrangements composed of,
H. R. Woomer, A. O. Stine and Dr. M. L.
Hershey, had done its work well and an
outing, which will challenge all efforts in
following years, was the result.
Many Atten d
Hershey Outin g
at Cars onia Park
PARK PICNICS
Following is the program of park picnics
for the week August 23 to 28: Monday,
August 23 is an open date.
Tuesday, August 24, the Union Sunday
Schools of Manheim will picnic here.
Wednesday, August 25, Annville Com-munity
picnic is scheduled . A big time
is anticipated , with special music through-out
the day and a program of varied
events.
Thursday, August 26, the Harrisburg
Bag and Box Company will be here.
Friday, August 27, Slaymaker Lock
Works, of Lancaster, will be in the park.
Saturday, August 28, Longenecker
Reunion and the Dauphin county picnic-convention
of the American Legion.
This, unless furthen bookings are made,
will be the final picnic day of the season.
Largest in the history of the park lias this
picnic season been. With more picnics
and a greater number of people to its
credit this season will go down as a new
record for splendid achievements. It
signifies beyond question the rapid pro-gress
that is being realized by virtue of
wise and capable management.
CELEBRATES SIXTIETH BIRTHDAY
Mrs. David Baker , of 62 Caracas Ave.,
celebrated her sixtieth birthday on
Thursday evening, August 12th. A very
pleasant evening was spent. Mrs. Baker
was the recipient of many beautiful gifts.
Refreshments were served to the following
guests: Mrs. Carrie I lolmes, Mrs. Mae
Slack , Miss Pearl Reininger , Mrs. Richard
Meyer and sons, Richard and Art hur , of
Baltimore , Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shetron ,
of Middletown , Mrs. Parker Grolf and
children , I lerma , Parker and James, of
Lancaster , Mrs. lialsbaugh and daughter ,
Mrs, Hoover , Mr. ami Mrs, Tobias, Miss
Delia Rk;o, Miss Ruby Rice, Edison Rice!
Charles Baker and grand-daughter , Miss
Sara linker , of Penbrook.
NOTICE
Persons to lie registered for the fall
election , can do so at the Moffner House,
between the hours of 10:00 a. m, and 3:00
p, m. and 6:00 p, m. to 9:00 p, m, on the
days of August, 31 and September 1, 11)20,
Register Assessor,
F. F. Kegcrrcls.
American Legion Day, to be held in the
Park here, will prove an event in the life
of that organization in this section of the
state. The affair will be in the form of a
picnic-convention and will be held under
the auspices of the Dauphin county com-mittee
of the American Legion. At
present this committee is but a temporary
organization whose officers are Mark T.
Milnor, of Harrisburg, as chairman and
Homer Yingst, as secretary.
The local arrangements have been in
charge of the Hummelstown and Hershey
Posts. Committees appointed to take
care of necessary details have been func-tioning
and progress is reported on all
sides.
The Committee on Arrangements is
putting together a program which will
assure "Sumpfin doin' evre minet."
David J. Davis, of Scranton, Department
Commander, William G. Murdock, De-partment
Adjutant , John W. Brock, Jr.,
Finance Officer and Maurice E. Phinne,
Vice Commander, with jurisdiction in this
district, will be present. The first three
officials will meet the respective Post
officers for a thorough discussion of the
duties and details of the respective offices.
Vice Commander Phinne will meet all
other men and talk to them on some
subject or important principle as embodied
in the Legion Constitution.
The afternoon will be devoted to ath-letic
games and contests to be topped off
with a genuine game of baseball. For this
event the committee is endeavoring to
secure the West End team and the Rose-wood
team, each of Harrisburg, and
leaders in their respective leagues. These
are two fast aggregations and a first class
exhibition of America's greatest game may
be anticipated .
Immediately following the game a
rousing meeting of all ex-service men will
be held. Addresses will be made by the
department officials and efforts made to
stimulate membership in the Legion.
This meeting will surely prove an inspira-tion
to every ex-service man, whether a
member of the Legion or not , and will be
worth every minute of time one may
spend there. Commander Davis is a
spirited talker , full of American pep and
regular "Go-get-'em" stuff. Don't miss
this meeting, it will be the biggest feature
of the day.
The credential committee is success-fully
arranging their part of the job.
Badges to sell at a very nominal sum will
be mailed out to the posts throughout the
county and it is hoped favorable action
will follow. This convention in the first
place is not for monetary gain but merely,
as a "Get-together Movement," to provide
a good time for all men and women who
served in the World War and to stimulate
membership in the Legion. These badges
are intended primarily to assist in meeting
and defraying of expenses and every post
should sell one to each of its members.
And don 't forget , this occasion is for
all men and women who served in the
World War , the invitation including as
well , their families and friends. It
doesn 't matter if you are a Legion member
or not , and regardless of what soldier
organization you may be <'i member of or
whether you are a member of no such
organization. Every man and woman
who bears the mark of service in the
World War is most cordially invited to
come around and help make this affair a
"bang-up " celebration. This will be the
place to meet your buddies , to swap
experiences over a couple of "fags" and to
make more permanent , the preservation of
memories and incidents of the Grea t War.
Ex-service men , this is your day- will you
liehi make it what it ought to be?
ADVANCE INFORMATION TO THE
READERS OF THE PRESS
On account of tho uminunl nizo
and Importance of tho onco-a-montli
Surprise, wo «ro announc-ing
it a hond of time, ao that
people may bo ready to tixkc ad-vantage
of It. This Double Sur-prise
la going to bo tho "Top-notchor
" of 'cm all. Next Friday
and Saturday, Auguat 27 and
28th. Don't minn It. Full details
in next wook'a lanue of Herahoy
Proaa.
American Legion
Day August 28,
Will be Big Event
The Press has been asked to make a
special effort to reach all ex-service men
with information relative to the victory
medals now being distributed by the U. S.
government. Only 25 per cent, of the
men in this community have thus far
availed themselves of the opportunity ex-tended
by Adjutant Mease of the Hershey
Post of the American Legion. If you,
Mr. Ex-service man, are one of the
majority group in this instance, what do
you propose doing on this question? Do
you want your medal? It is a beautiful
thing and to possess one should be the
pride of every man's heart.
A special form must be filled out and
signed and original discharge certificate
submitted so that unless you accept the
accommodation which is afforded you by
Mease, you will have to make a special
trip to Harrisburg to appear in person at
the Recruiting station to make proper
application . On Tuesday evening, August
24, the Hershey Post of the American
Legion will meet in the Central Theatre
building. At this time Mease will be
present with the necessary forms and
another opportunity of obtaining your
victory medal, without inconvenience or
expense to yourself. Simply bring along
your original discharge certificate and
Mease will do the rest. As an assurance
against loss of these certificates, they will
be mailed by registered mail and will be
returned in the same fashion. Mease
will be on the job at the theatre from 6:30
and it is requested application be made
between this hour and 8:00 o'clock.
Those on night duty may call at 44 W.
Chocolate Ave., any evening after 4:15
o'clock until the 24th.
Of those who applied for medals, about
90 per cent, favor an appropriate service
on Armistice Day at which time the
medals will be formally presented. What
is your wish on this question? Recruit-ing
officers are urging prompt action so
that medals may be received in time to
permit the Armistice Day services. Men,
think it over an act promptly.
All Ex-Service
Men; Get Your
Victory Medals
WED ON TUESDAY
Mr. Norman Stable was married to
Miss Mary B. Funck , on Tuesday, August
17, at Grantville, at 8:30 p. m. The
beautifu l ring ceremony was used and the
Rev. O. R. Bittner , pastor of Shells
Lutheran Church, Grantville, was the
officiating clergyman. The bride is the
very charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Funck , of 505 W. M
^
in street , Pal-myra.
She possesses a charm and attrac-tive
personality which has won a host of
admiring friends. The groom is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Stable. He has
been employed in the printing department
during a number of years and has always
rendered valuable service. He is a veteran
of the World War having seen service in
France. He is active in musical circles
and is associated with the Hershey Male
Chorus. Congratulations and many good
wishes from a wide circle of friends have
been extended the happy couple.
ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF BOY
Mr. and Mrs. Luther E. Spancake of
15 North Lincoln street , Palmyra , are
exceedingly happy and proud to announce
the birth of a twelve pound baby boy on
Tuesday, August 17. Dr. A. L. I lauer , of
Lebanon , the amending physician an-nounces
mother and son in splendid
health. Mr. Spancake could scarcely
contain his joy and all during the following
clay at his post in the Steam Engine Room
was rejoicingly accepting congratulations
from his fellow workmen. He declares
this event an omen of good fortune for
the Republican party and will accordingly
name the new arrival , Warren Harding
Spancake: We don 't know whether there
is anything in a name and consequently
can 't predict a career such as may be
pridefully pointed to by the Republican
Candidate for the White House. How-ever
we are sure of one thing, if Warren
Harding Spancake follows in his daddy 's
footsteps and , when coming Into manhood ,
emulates his daddy 's examples, Palmyra
may pridefully boast of him as a useful
citizen , an honest workman and n faithful
adherent to the principles of right and
justice,
One has to but witness a single Man-hattan
Players performance to realize
why Hersheyites have been so completely
captivated by these playfolk. Every
production is given with a sincerity of
purpose that compels admiration. Then
too the scenery is invariably good to look
at and reflects credit upon the scenic
artist Mr. Charles Edwards.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this
week the stock company will appear in
the hilarious farce comedy "Breaking
Into Society." This mirth-provoker was
originally used as a starring vehicle for
the famous Four Mortons. The play is
built for laughing purposes only and
fulfills its mission to a nicety. Miss
Wilmer and Mr. Ward appear in the
principal roles but Messrs. Roberts,
Kniffen, Weiss, Bock and the Misses Jack-son
and Kaufman are much in evidence as
well. "Breaking into Society " is sure to
keep men, women and kiddies convulsed
from first to last.
The week commencing next Monday
night will prove particularly interesting
and Mr. Hillis has secured two meritorious
plays for his company's eighth week here.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday "The
Marriage Vow" will be the offering. "The
Marriage Vow" is a comedy drama of
home life and is brimming over with high
class comedy and heart interest. It is
safe to say that few plays presented here
this summer have been of such high cali-bre.
Melodrama will hold forth the latter
part of the week. The title of the play
"The Girl Who Ran Away" aptly des-cribes
the nature of the dramatist 's
creation. It tells with vividness and
fidelity the story of one maiden whose
experiences in the metropolis nearly ended
seriously. Every young girl will find
"The Girl Who Ran Away" a powerful
lesson. It is a gem and appeals to young
and old as well.
Owing to numerous requests "The Girl
He Left Behind" will be revived before
the season closes as well as "The Road To
Happiness" with Mr. Ward in the part
created by William T. Hodge. Arrange-ments
have, just been completed whereby
Hershey theatregoers will witness three
performances of last season's Chicago
triumph "The Dangerous Age." The
play ran almost all last winter at the
Illinois Theatre, Chicago and was ac-claimed
by the press a startling sensation.
Other good things are in preparation for
the waning weeks of the summer season.
Moving pictures for the week :
Monday, "Maids and Muslins" A Big
V. Comedy.
Tuesday and Wednesday, "Speak Easy"
A Mack Sennett Comedy.
Thursday and Friday, Episode No. 13,
of Lost City.
Saturday, "Her First Kiss" A Sunshipe
Comedy.
Social Notes of tho Players
Mr. Hillis made a hurried trip to
Clarksburg, W. Va., over the week-end
to bring back some of the Manhattan
scenery. While away he was entertained
at the Elks Club at Homestead , Pa. and
Martinsburg, W. Va. At Clarksburg he
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Waldon formerly of the company. Mr.
Waklon is now manager of the theatre
in the thriving West Virginia city. Her-sheyites
will remember Mr. and Mrs.
Waldon as members of the Pickert Stock
Co.
Dick Ward 's mother has altered her
intention of returning to her home in
Cleveland and will remain with her son
until the company leaves here September
11 th for Chambersburg.
Wiiltor Kniffen leaves the company
Saturday night , to take up his winter
engagement , accompanied by his wife and
little son . All will wish Wallor the success
he so well deserves. He will be replaced
by a comedian from the Alcazar Stock Co.,
who comes well recommended,
Mrs. Jack Rlumds is visiting her hus-band
, the leader of Hershey Park' s splen-did
orchestra, As well as being a real
musician , Jack is a coffee making export.
The hoys in the orchestra think' Jack's
coffee better than Chllds over served.
Remember they only think so as Jack
drinks it all himself.
Cr owds Delighted;
Manhattan Players
Continue in Favor