The Hershey Press 1920-12-30

              On Friday evening, midnight, clocks
throughout the land shall tick the hour
of day. In solemn, doleful , manner amid
the quiet of the moment, we shall hear,
one, two, three, etc., in steady rhythm
until twelve shall have been struck. It
shall be as the solemn tolling of a funeral
bell, for with it shall pass into our memory
another year. Nineteen-twenty —its
spring and summer, its fall and winter,
its sunshine and rain , its seed-time and
harvest, its joys and sorrow, its laughter
and tears, its successes and failures—
shall have closed and passed into the fast
receding past.
But not the most finite speck of time
shall be lost and 1921, another year filled
with 365 days, each a volume in itself ,
will be ushered onto the stage of time.
We know not the fortune that how awaits
us, for the veil of uncertainty is so dense
our visionary powers may not pierce into
the realm beyond. And again we find
the same elements—hope, fear, promise,
anxiety, apprehension, anticipation—en-tering
into the fabric of that veil.
We know there'll be battles to be
fought and victories to be won ; that the
strife will be long, the way hard; that we
must labor zealously in the face of compe-tition;
that there will be disappointments,
burdens and obstacles to surmount; that
"to-get-there" we must be untiring in our
efforts, unmindful of scorn, receptive to
good advice and honest criticism; that
to achieve "the heights by great men
reached and kept " we must emulate
their example by "toiling upwards in the
night." We know that through our
tears will be always shining the golden
sunshine of promise ; though our pathway
through the maze be dotted with anguish
and our, ardor cooled by bitter antagonism,
that determination and self-control will
carry us through another year to bigger
and better successes.
To some a new year is but the time to
pledge or resolve to do this or that , either
one or a dozen things or more, only to
forget them in rapid succession during the
first few days of the year. Broken reso-lutions
and forgotten pledges—how the
days of each January are blotched and
marked by them, leaving a trail of blighted
hopes" of sorrowing, of regrets, of despair
which vaults the abyss of time and links
the years in one unbreakable chain. If
pledges and resolutions must be made as
each new year is ushered in , let them be
whole-heartedly sincere— let them be
rooted in the most honest recesses of our
hearts.
Many minor , petty, resolutions are
made and , in the main , it is these which
are generally forgotten so early. Most
worthy, perhaps, are the resolutions we
make regarding our fellowman. Do we
resolve to be less selfish, lo be more kind
and considerate of our fellows—to think
less of self and lo be more thoughtful for
the welfare of others? The I bought is
beautifull y expressed in the following
lines:
"Let me live in a house by the side of the
road ,
Where the race of men go by—
The men that are good , and the men that
are bad ,
As good and as bad as I.
I would not sit in the scunner 's seat
Or hurl the cynic 's ban ,
Let me live in a house by the side of the
road,
And be a friend to man. "
Mow are we going <o meet the New
Year? Will it be with head erect , chin
up, shoulders squared , a sparkle in the
eye signifyin g an unquenchable spirit of
hope within , an expression of sincerity
and faith on our countenance , step firm
and true , and an air of determination ,
strong will , confidence and honesty mark-ing
our entire demeanor? If it is thus to
be, then we need not fear the uncertaint y
of a new year, The crown of success will
be awaiting us at the end of the journey.
New Year 's Day:
What Special Sense
Does it Unfold?
OLIVETS WIN AT PALMYRA
The Olivets , in a well-played game, won
from the Palmyra Big Five, on Christmas
afternoon by the score of 2fl to 13, Game
was played on the Palmyra floor.
Lineup and score:
Palmyra Olivets
Miller F Clark
(Kr b) ,
Imboden F Strlne
(Ream)
Bashorc C Elliott
Grimm G St over
Flimsier G E, Zimmerman
Goals; Miller 2, Bashorc 1, Clark 2,
Strlne 4 , Elliott. 2, Stover, E. Zimmerman
2. Fouls: Miller f>9, Bashorc 2-10,
immcrmiui 4-11. Referee, Klinefelter.
Imers. Burtner and Stover.
WED JULY 3: MAKES ANNOUNCE
MENT CHRISTMAS DAY
The proverbial "cat" after remaining
closely confined within the sealed-tight
compartment of a "bag," won his way to
freedom on Christmas Day when it was
announced that Miss Bertha Snyder was
wed on July 3, 1920, to George Reinhart,
in the "Little Church Around the Corner,"
New York City.
The announcement came as a most
complete surprise- to the many Hershey
friends. The bride has been employed
here for several years, at present being on
the personnel of the Sales Recording
Department. There was not the faintest
suspicion within the minds of those with
whom she worked, nor in the minds of any
other friend here, that she had so quietly
and successfully captured an innocent
"kitten" and tied it within a great , strong
"bag." We are not prepared to say
whether the "kitten " grew too large for
his compartment or whether the "bag,"
worn by six months service, broke and
thus permitted its victim to walk into the
light of publicity, but the fact remains the
"cat" is out and once again there is
victoriously disputed the claim that "a
woman cannot keep a secret."
The couple was unattended and im-mediately
aft er the ceremony left New
York City by boat for points of interest in
the New England States.
It is safe to predict that upon Miss
Snyder's" return to the office on Monday,
January 3, she will be accorded a hearty
reception. However, she may be assured
that her many friends—she enjoys the
confidence of a host of them here—will be
wishing, for her, life's sweetest blessings.
MISS MARTHA PEIFFER A BRIDE
A wedding, of interest throughout this
entire section was solemnized on Friday,
December 24, at the Lutheran parsonage,
Penbrook, when Miss Martha Peiffer
became the bride of Mr. Roy Schreffler, of
Blain. A wedding trip to Baltimore and
Washington immediately followed the
ceremony.
An elaborate wedding dinner was served
and reception held on Sunday, December
26, at the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Peiffer , of Union
Deposit. For this occasion fourteen geese,
chickens and turkeys were sacrificed and
a wonderful list of deliciously wholesome
things were prepared. All of the good
citizenry of Union Deposit were invited
to attend this banquet. The home was
profu sely and beautifully decorated by
expert decorators from the city of Harris-burg
.
The bride-elect is employed in the
Wrapping Department of the Hershey
Chocolate Company. She is winsome,
bright and a source of joy to all she meets.
In her duties she is ever faithful and a
high mark of value has always been placed
upon her services. Fortunate indeed is
the young "Lochinvar " who has won her
for his bride.
The newlywcds will reside in Union
Deposit where they will be at home to
their many friends who are sincerely
wishing for them life 's sweetest gifts.
REVIVAL SERVICES AT HUMMELS
TOWN
For the first time in many years, regular
old-fashioned revival services are to
commence at the Methodist Episcopal
Church , Ilummelstown , Pa. For two
weeks the meetings will be held. Rev
John Wesley Grande , pastor , will be
assisted by two friends who are especially
adapted to this sort of church work. The
meetings will also be turned over to a
committee of the church.
The first meeting will be held on Sunday
morning, January 2, at 10:110 o'clock.
The theme will be "A Happy New Year , "
and will prove particularly pertinent to
the needs of church members at this time
of the year. The evening service at 7:30
o'clock will be of unusual character. Mi-
Grande will speak on "Foundations ,"
showing the necessity for the proper sort
of foundation for a successful year 's and
life s work.
The program for the following nights
will be: Monday, "What is a Revival?" ;
Tuesday, "The Need of a Revival ;"
Wednesday, "How lo have a Revival;"
Thursday, talk by Mr. II. S. ' Merv in;
Friday, Service In charge of Committee
from Sunday School, Young People's
night.; Sunday morning, "Where are you
Going?" ; Sunday evening, "Ticket to
Heaven;" Monday, "Kickers; " Tuesday,
"Quitters ;" Wednesday, "Stickers ;"
Thursday, talk by Mr. Byron Brun-
Slelter ; Friday, Epworth League in
charge, Young People's night; Sunday,
morning and evening, sermon by Mr, II, S.
Mervln. Each evening service will start
nt 7:30 o'clock. Special sermons will all
be delivered by the pastor, Rev. Grande.
Everybod y is cordially invited to attend.
Here the observance of Christmas was
really started as early as Tuesday evening
when the Hershey Men's Chorus, went
through the town singing Christmas
carols. They were thirty voices strong
and inspired with the spiri t of the occasion,
gave to Hershey a genuine treat.
Again on Friday evening, was the
Community gladdened as upon the still-ness
of the midnight hour there came
the melody of Christmas carols. "Joy
to the World ," "Oh Come All Ye Faith-ful
," "Holy Night," etc.,—how their
beauty and harmony rang upon the clear,
crisp air of that silent hour. Some of
us had already retired for the evening—
what a joy it was to be awakened by the
harmonizing influence of these old-fash-ioned
Christmas carols and how responsive
in that moment, were we to the spirit of
the moment. It seemed all that is finest
within was called into play and as our
eyes slowly closed in slumber again it was
with the innate assurance that the morrow
would be the happiest Christmas ever
spent. It brought a clearer conception
of the divine blessing,—"Peace on Earth,
Goodwill Toward Men" and made us
want to sing "A Merry Christmas" into
every heart in this wide universe. For
all of which we are indebted to Mr. and
Mrs. S. D. Clark and family for it was
they, inspired and enthused with genuine
Christmas spirit, who, so beautifully
went through the town this Christmas
eve and sang the Christmas carols which
ages of time tend only to make more
beautiful.
The churches, each, appropriately ob-served
the day with the presentation of
specially prepared programs, in which the
children played the important role. Each
of these services, held on separate evenings,
were well attended and in each instance
was the program and service enjoyable
and filled with inspiration.
Then there were the many other
features,—-gift giving, feasting, visiting,
etc., all of which helped to make this a
happy occasion, every minute of it filled
with genuine Christmas cheer, joy, peace
and good-will.
Christmas Observed
in a Beautiful Way
Through the Week
CHRISTMAS AT DERRY PRESBY
TERIAN
The Christmas Exercises given at the
Derry Presbyterian Church , Thursday
evening, December 23, were a decided
success, and were greatly enjoyed by the
large audience present.
The primary program , as always, was
especially attractive and the Cantata "A
Bonafide Santa " was splendidly rendered
by the young folks of the adult school ,
reflecting much credit upon themselves
and upon the committee in charge.
There were many expressions of praise
for all those who, by most diligent and
persistent effort , brought the program to
such a successful completion.
At the close of the evening 's exercises,
Santa Claus, on behalf of the congregation ,
presented the pastor and his family with
a well-filled purse of gold , which has been
added to quite materially since. This
gift was received by the pastor and his
family with most hearty expressions of
gratitude and appreciation.
A very generous offering for Foreign
Missions in the home land of the Christ-child
, was also received. These several
things joined to make the evening most
enjoyable and profitable and each one
present felt prepared thereby lo enjoy a
most happy Christmas.
WED ON CHRISTMAS MORN
Miss Esther M. Walters, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. George Walters , of Ilum-melstown
, became the bride of Monroe
W. Hughes, on Christmas morning Rev.
R. R Butlerwick was the officiating
clergyman and the ceremony was held at
the home of the groom's mothei , Mrs.
Mary Snyder , on Granada Ave,
The bride wore a gown of white georg-ette
crepe and veil, and carried a huge
bouquet of white roses,' She was a very
charming and winsome bride indeed.
Following the wedding u rmiKiiincn.nl
turkey dinner was served at the home of
the groom's mother awl later , at the home
of the bride 's parents , in Ilummelstown ,
in honor of the event , a wonderfu l chicken
dinner was served.
The bride and the groom are well known
t hroughout Hershey and vicinity , They
have been employed in Hershey respec-tively
for four and five years, At present
the groom Is an employee at Rutherford.
Their friends who arc legion , are now
wishing for them a pathway through life,
embowered by sunshine, roues unci life's
richest Joys. Tlioy will reside with Mrs.
Snyder, mother of the groom.
HERSHEY INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
Edward Maulfair and Lewis Kilheffer
returned on Friday, December 24, from
Central Hershey, Cuba. These boys were
absent since last July, having been work-ing
during this period for the Hershey
Interests in Cuba. They enjoyed their
experience immensely and were profi ted
thereby. The boys were given this
opportunity because of their exceptional
qualifications with reference to their
knowledge of.Spanish. Upon their return
they were accorded an enthusiastic re-ception
by the boys of the school and this
occasion added to the happiness of Christ-mas
Day which was richly enjoyed by
everybody.
An elaborate program, pertaining to
Christmas, was given, on Friday afternoon,
December 24. A group of visitors was
present. The program consisted of sing-ing
Christmas Carols, recitations, dia-logues
and several sketches. The boys
displayed special ability in their respective
parts and the visitors were well satisfied
they had been amply repaid for having
been present.
Worthy of special mention was the
singing of the boys. It was wonderful and
was positive proof that they possess
unusual musical talent. Their singing
was exceptionally good and enjoyable and
is equal to any other institution of its kind .
Mr. George Copenhaver, superintendent
delivered a short address in which he
emphasized the good and the benefits
which come to the man who starts early
in preparation for the future. His re-marks
were forceful , interesting and in-structive
and made a profound impression
upon his hearers.
The school makes it a practice to observe
holidays of this nature by holding special
services and they prove, each time, an
occasion of much benefit and enjoyment.
The boys are thoroughly interested in
their school work and the school is in a
flourishing condition.
NEWS OF HERSHEY POST 386
Hershey Post, No. 386, of the American
Legion, met in monthly session on Tuesday
evening in their new quarters. This was
the initial meeting therein and the first
opportunity many members have had of
acquainting themselves with the splendid
work which has been accomplished by the
Permanent Home Committee. Every
fellow seemed mighty well pleased with
this room as a regular home and feel a
deep sense of appreciation to those who
made this realization possible.
The business session was charged with
interest and enthusiasm particularly dur-ing
the discussion of the basket-ball
situation. The entire question was thor-oughly
covered and opinions were freely
aired. The Post decided lo again organize
a basket-ball team and to continue it
under certain stipulations , leaving the
question in the hands of the new Post
Commander and the new athletic director .
These officials come into office on January
1 and proihised they would lose no time
in following out the wishes of the Post.
A special meeting will be called within a
week or two to hear reports from these
men and to make final plans for getting
the team started.
Another matter of importance was the
"Bonus Parade " in Harrisburg on New
Year 's Day. The Post decided to enter
as a body and decided they would assemble
at Front and Market streets , Harrisburg,
no later than 12:30 on the afternoon of
New Year 's Day, from this point to locale
their position in the parade. Every ex-service
man , regardless of organization ,
is urged to unite so that Hershey may be
well represented in this parade. Mark
well the time and place of assembly, t hen
come along. Wear uniform if possible.
A rising vote of thanks with three
cheers was accorded Post Commander
Sheckart , Post Adjutant Mease and Post
Finance Officer Satla/.ahn for their splen-did
work during the yea r 15)20 . Many
other matters of minor importance were
likewise disposed of and refreshments were
served.
ENTERTAIN IN HONOR OF SON
The home of Mr. and Mrs. J, E. Oilman
was brightened on Sunday, December 26,
by the laugher and radiant faces of many
guests who gathered to participate in a
wonderful dinner, prepared in honor of
Mrs. Oilman's son, Cecil , who spent' n
brief visit at his home. Mr. Oilman is
employed in the Post Ofikc, Philadelphia ,
and also is enrolled as a student in the
Wharton School at the University of
Pennsylvania.
Guests at the dinner were: Mr, and Mrs,
John Wallace, Annvillc; Misses Mary and
Maybellc Brlghtblll , Philadelphia; Miss
Kathryn Effort , West Fairvlcw; Miss
Isnbello Buchanan , Miss Surah Stmiffer,
Omar Carrillo, Hershey, three gentlemen
from Lancaster and members of the Oil-man
family.
A CHRISTMAS BRIDE
Miss Camille Waidlich and John W.
Brenberger, were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony on Christmas morning, the
Rev. R. R. Butterwick, pastor of the
First United Brethren Church, officiating
at the ceremony. The couple was un-attended
and immediately following the
ceremony left on a several days wedding
trip to Mercersburg, the home of the
bride 's parents.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. W. A. Waidlich , of Mercersburg.
She has been employed in Hershey during
the past three years. She is of a quiet,
unassuming nature and to know her is to
admire her. Conscientious and faithful
in duty, steadfast and true in friendship—
it follows as night the day that a regular
pal she will be all along the pathway of
life.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
S. S. Brenberger , of Hershey. He is
employed in the Mechanical Department
as a dra ftsma n, of which profession he
possesses a thorough knowledge. He is
capable in every undertaking, is tho-roughly
reliable in emergencies and a
source of encouragement to his fellow-workers.
He possess^ all of those traits
peculiar to a strong personality . M«:
attracts others to him and holds them in
constant friendship.
The newlywed s will reside at 124 Cocoa
Ave. Congratulations and good wishes
are sincerel y extended them by their
many friends.
ELAINES WIN
The Elaines won on Tuesday evening
from the Governor 's Troop, of Harrisburg,
by the score of 40 to 24.
Lineup:
Gov. Troop Elaines
Bryan F Magrini
(Shue)
Winn F . . . . W. Zimmerman
(E. Zimmerman)
Storey C Smith
Weidmnn G N. Purcell
Snyder G Henry
Goals: Bryan 3, Winn 2, Storey 1,
Weldman 2, Snyder 2, Magrini ' 2, W,
Zimmerman 3, E. Zimmerman 7, Smith 7,
Fouls: Winn 4-10, Wcidman 0-3, Smith
2-(i. Referee, Elliott. Scorer Strlne.
CENTRAL THEATRE
Friday, December 31 and Saturday,
January 1—"Rumorin," from the book
by Helen Hunt Jackson. Its a big
special sure to please every patron,
Monday, January 3—Bryant Wash-burn
In "A Full House." Also "Bride 13."
Wednesday, January 5—Gcraldlnc Far-nir
in "The Woman and the Puppet. "
The large new winter dance floor was
thrown open on Wednesday evening,
December 22. Despite weather condi-tions
which were decidedly unfavorable,
a goodly number of local devotees of the
terpsichorean art, attended. The very
size of the floor was an element which made
the crowd seem smaller but after "count-ing
noses." the management was gratified
with results and fully satisfied that the
new floor will be well patronized during
the winter months.
The floor looks splendid in its new
accouterments. The strenuous endeavors
of the force which had been assigned to
the task, was quite apparent. The floor
was smooth and white and, though bearing
the marks characteristic to a new floor ,
promises, with proper treatment and
usage, to become as genuinely fine as any
floor. The floor is spacious, in fact will
accommodate nigh as large a ikowd as
will the park pavilion, and is welrljghted.
The orchestra platform in the centre of
the floor is also another attractive feature
for reasons quite obvious.
Mannix Dance Orchestra, of Harris-burg,
was present for the occasion and
pleased every body. They are a splendid
orchestra, seeming to interpret with re-markable
exactness the wishes and desires
of dance patrons. Anyone who is fond
of dancing will become ever more so while
dancing to the rhythmic harmony of this
musical organization. The management
promises to bring them back again.
The next dance will be held on Thursday
January 6, the purpose being to hold the
dance every other Thursday. You are
cordially invited to attend and to bring
along as many friends as can possibly
arrange to accompany you. These dances
promise to be the season's most delightful
source of recreation and it is certain you
will miss something worth while by failing
to attend .
Good Attenda nce at
Initial Dance on the
Large Wint er Floor