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Newspaper
Hershey News
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
2
Hershey News urges readers to honor fathers beyond the annual Sunday observance. The piece highlights Dad as the family breadwinner and suggests gifts, but stresses that respect should be a 365 day obligation for all sons and daughters of any age.
Ninety six inmates at the Ohio State Penitentiary volunteered for cancer immunity studies donating living tumor material. The project aims to test an immunizing agent that could spare future patients. The article reflects on the irony of convicts aiding science without promises of freedom.
The calendar lists Pottstown Band on Sunday June 17 and Harrisburg Moose Band on Sunday June 24 at Hershey Park Bandshell. Eddie Grady and the Commanders perform June 16 and Elliot Lawrence and His Orchestra June 23 at Hershey Park Ballroom. Hershey Gardens open daily 10 am to 8 pm for Rose Festival Time.
Ronald D. Goodman, son of Mr and Mrs William E Goodman of 570 West Chocolate Ave, is promoted to private first class and serves with the VI Corps.
Joseph D. Arnold of Lebanon has returned to the Wrapping Department at the Chocolate Corporation after serving in the U S Army.
A listing of worship services for All Saints Episcopal Chil dren's Church and other parishes including Holy Eucharist sermons vesper services and masses. It notes pastors revivals and addresses for churches such as Derry Presbyterian Evangelical Lutheran First Evangelical United Brethren Fishburn Union Deposit Mt View Bible Church Seventh Day Adventist Spring Creek St Joan of Arc and related clergy.
Hershey High School Trojan Band front announces selections for drum majorette Joann Lewis and assistant leaders Ruth Teets Lorraine Rollin Patricia Gilman Anne Herriott Cleo Hagaman Mary Kay Parr Judy Emerick. New twirlers Patsy O Neal Nancy Wilson Jean Hoffer Peg Burns Pat Gingrich Amelia Bott Kathleen Brinner and Marjorie Vanasco named as banner carriers and mascot. Doris Snyder directs the band front.
Hershey Volunteer Fire Company is assigned to district No 4 of Dauphin County Civilian Defense organization. Fire Chief Eugene Gray and battalion chiefs Howard Breta of Oberlin and Charles Atticks of Paxtang lead the unit. Other included communities are Hummelstown Union Deposit Chamber Hill Rutherford Heights Lawnton Paxtang Enhant Bressler Oberlin and Oberlin Gardens.
Hershey High School senior Phyllis Hollinger has been selected to enter the nursing class at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia next year. The 18 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Emory Hollinger of Para Avenue is active in school bands orchestra chorus tennis booster club intramurals and serves as assistant organist for the Brethren.
In mid June, gardens shrubs and flower plots are enjoyed but dog owners are reminded of their responsibility to keep pets on leash or under control to prevent dogs running at large and causing damage.
Lebanon Valley College awarded bachelor of science degrees to Jack N. Keefer and Thomas L. Hess during the 87th commencement. Keefer earned economics while attending evening classes. Hess earned chemistry and will join Millard Lime and Stone Co. of Annville. Keefer is a Pennsylvania State Police member.
Miss Martha Miller, daughter of Prof and Mrs Myron W Miller of 245 Maple Ave, begins studies at Millersville State Teachers College after earning a four year scholarship. Hershey girl June Rossi, 247 West Chocolate Ave, is Queen’s Court of Honor at the Dauphin County Firemen’s Convention in Penbrook. The CBS radio show from WHP in Harrisburg airs Saturdays 11:30 to midnight, with June 16 broadcasting two hours earlier. Summer Ice Skating School begins Sunday at Hershey Sports Arena, running through Aug 19 with public skating on Fridays, Sundays, and July 4. Lock Haven YMCA Boys’ Choir returns to Hershey park for a 4:30 pm concert after Pottstown Band. Local alumni plan a July 29 bus trip to Pittsburgh to honor Nelson King and Pirates teammates. contact Ben Helm or Bob Bettleyon. Helen Prowell of 25 East Arena Ave named new hostess at Hershey Women’s Club, starting June 1. A visitor’s pocket billfold lost at Community Inn. contact Hershey News. reward offered. Gerald P Marcocei, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Marcocei of 111 West Derry Rd, returns from U S Army duty in Japan. Hershey High grad attended Hershey Junior College a year. Richard Miller appointed to arrange a golf tournament for Hershey Memorial Post VFW.
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