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Newspaper
Hershey News
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1954
Page
2
Cleanup work shows progress at the new Her shey Elementary School on the hill to the south. By September students will enjoy brighter surroundings and better facilities, with oldtimers benefiting from enhanced central school use.
This month and last month saw two Hershey credit managers retire Irwin R Gingrich and John LeitZinger ending long careers at Hershey Department Store and Hershey Chocolate Corporation. The Hershey Retired Men's Association led by John F Snavely hosts monthly meetings at the Hershey fire hall with 40 to 50 members attending to maintain fellowship and share programs.
At a Legion Post 386 dinner honoring retiring commander Major Martin, a gold plated Life Membership card was presented. Speakers included Colonel C M Wilhelm and Department Chaplain Ervin Schoffstahl. The event highlighted Major Martin's rodeo work with the State Police and his service in national Legion parades.
Miss Eleanor June Meyers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elwood Meyers of East Areba Avenue 231, has been named to the Dean's List for the second semester at Lebanon Valley College. The announcement comes from college dean Dr Howard M Kreitzer. Meyers is a music student.
The PTA session urged cooperation to avoid petty grievances and build a challenging program for the coming year. PTA president Mrs C Ray Strickler led the meeting with officers and school leaders present, including C Dennis Geesey, Mrs John R Bierstein, Clever Ernst, George D. Lange, and Rufus K. Eby.
The Pennsylvania Dutch Days Committee invites the public to a meeting Friday evening July 23 at 7:80 in the Little Theater of the Community Building. Charles A. Noss of York will show motion pictures and admission is free. Chairman Harry L. Erdman says brochures outlining the August 26 27 and 28 events are available at his Greenhouse Park Office.
The alumni group announces a family picnic for the Class of 1942 at Memorial Field on Saturday July 31 at four p m. Interested persons should contact Mrs Vera Callaghan 735 West Oak Street Palmyra.
The Hershey 4 H Doers held a meeting at Patsy O Neal s Fishburn Road home. Frances Magrini and Linda Wilson performed a Charles Antell skit as 12 members prepared and served a breakfast menu.
The Hershey News lists Dr. Wayne D. Stettler for weekend medical care when family physicians are unavailable. He handles accident cases and transient patients. Call 513 or the Hershey operator for July 24 25 arrangements at 40 East Chocolate Avenue.
A consolidated church notices list shows Derry Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship and worship times, Holy Trinity worship at 10:30, First Evangelical United Brethren morning and evening services, Seventh Day Adventist Saturday meeting, Mt View Bible Church hours, Spring Creek Brethren events, Fishburn and Union Deposit EB churches services, St. Joan of Arc Masses and devotions with listed pastors.
A two week survey notes a powerful windstorm that hit the Valley last Wednesday night. Farmers faced mixed harvest impacts as wheat ripening met the blow while residents cited heat relief and damage around town from fallen trees and bent antennas. Emergency crews responded to multiple calls as Maple limbs and other debris blocked streets and driveways.
A pair of eyeglasses in a case was found on West Chocolate Avenue last week by a Hershey Laundry employee. The owner of the laundry office may claim them.
Memorial Field playground hosted the annual doll show with 181 entries including diverse dolls. Judges named winners in multiple categories such as prettiest doll Eve Kegerize and most attractive Jo Ellen Flaherty.
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