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Newspaper
Hershey News
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1955
Page
2
The Hershey Volunteer Fire Company observes its fiftieth anniversary at the next Tuesday meeting. Editor Floyd W. Noye notes the bittersweet lack of fanfare as James Rice says no special celebration is planned, urging the community to send cards or notes of appreciation to honor decades of service.
Health statistics from life insurance researchers indicate 1954 had the best American health on record with a death rate of 9.2 per 1 000, a five percent drop from 1953. The trend spans seven consecutive years below 10, aided by medical advances and rising living standards.
A compiled church schedule lists services Sunday School times and worships for multiple area churches. Notable leaders include Rev J Thomas Heistand and Rev Sheldon Blair with various pastors heading Evangelical and Presbyterian communities.
The Hershey Bears meet the Providence Reds Saturday and Pittsburgh Hornets Wednesday at the Sports Arena. Reds add goalie Jean Marois, who backed Hershey last season, with Marcis and Harvey Bennett sharing goaltending duties. The Hornets lead Bears by two in the season series, while Hershey is 3-1 against Pittsburgh at home and has yet to win in Pittsburgh.
The Hershey drum and bugle corps The Chocolatiers will soon bear the names of local veterans groups. It will be sponsored by Hershey Memorial Post VFW and the local American Legion Post to compete in events run by national organizations.
Richard J. Brandt of Lawn has terminated his employment at the Hershey Chocolate Corporation to enter military service. He worked in the Shipping Department.
While MC Daniel Seiverling awaited a scheduled act a man with a guitar improvised a self written song at Hershey High School's PTA event. The anonymous performer claimed no program spot and departed to applause, leaving producers unsure of his identity. The piece closes with a warning to beware of slick door to door deals and a reminder that buyers should beware.
Over 80 Cub Scouts visited the Chocolate Corporation Shipping Department led by Robert M. Bucher Charles J. Braun Jr and Ralph H. Kegerize They viewed a diesel shifter and a loaded chocolate car heard two 16mm railroading films and were offered showings by Bucher Lincoln Gettysburg and Fast Freight Rolling tie into President Lincoln birthday timing
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