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Newspaper
Hershey News
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
1
John Klein renowned carillonneur from the Seattle World’s Fair will give two recitals on April 27 and two on April 28 at the M. S. Hershey Memorial Carillon. Each day features distinct programs with 4 15 p.m. concerts as Hershey marks its 60th anniversary.
Hershey Park will open its 56th season on April 20 with daily hours except Mondays. The free zoo remains year round. New Lost River ride debuts along with 15 major rides and various attractions. Free concerts begin April 21 featuring the Electrons at the bandshell. Starlight Ballroom returns with Li Zentner on May 18 for a 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. dance.
The former Community Camp used mainly by Boy Scout Troop 65 will be managed by the Community Center. A new gravel road, lodge, and grounds renovations are planned with completion around June 1. Residents of Derry Township and Hershey Interests employees may use facilities by permit. picnic sites operate 9 am to 9 pm on a first come basis.
Hershey Chocolate Corporation to form a wholly owned subsidiary to acquire the H B Reese Candy Company and an affiliated realty company in exchange for 666 316 shares of Hershey common stock. The merger, subject to tax rulings, is expected to close in several months with Robert H Reese and George D McClees heading the Reese operation.
Hershey will hold an Anniversary Queen contest for Derry Township residents who are high school seniors or Hershey Junior College underclassmen. Ten finalists will be chosen April 27, with final judging May 4 at a Hotel Hershey luncheon. The winner receives a New York weekend and a gown, with runners up awarded gift certificates.
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