Ben Flory craftsman of Hershey area leaves mark on wood
Hershey News profiles Benjamin L Flory a cabinetmaker and stairway builder with Hershey Lumber Products since 1916. From early carpentry on Areba Street to a staircase in the Penn State main dormitory his craft spans nearly four decades. He and his family, rooted in Campbelltown, reflect local building pride and a lineage in Palmyra area homes.
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Benjamin L. Flory
Hershey Lumber Products
Hershey News
Ben
Flory
Hershey
Pennsylvania State University
Philadelphia
Lumber Company
Areba Street
A. B. Snavely
Caracas Avenue
John L. Flory
Palmyra
Colebrook
West Main Street
Campbelltown
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Hilda Vanish
Hummelstown
Florys
Cyrus Stoner
Raymond Blantz
John Flory
Playground Season Opens Monday At Memorial Field
The Derry Township School District and Hershey Community Club launch the Memorial Field Playground for all ages with varied events through August 24. Recreation director John K. Hanshue notes adult activities like tennis and basketball plus kid programs, crafts, and a series of events such as a doll show, bicycle parade, swimming party, and archery tournament. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with free play anytime.
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Derry Township
Hershey Community Club
Memorial Field
John K. Hanshue
Virginia Strawderman
Helen Evans
Charles Longer
Hanshue
Keystone
Playground Baseball Set-up Operates On Cooperative System
Memorial Field playground hosts a busy summer baseball program with over 140 boys. The Derry Township School District runs the playground while Hershey Community Club provides overall direction under Don Smith. Local service clubs and individuals support the program, with volunteers listed for each grade league and youth supervision.
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Memorial Field Playground
Derry Township
Hershey Community Club
Don Smith
Smith
Glen Wineske
Charles Hummer
Cy Sajeski
Leon Rokosz
Dan Hess
Red Wanamaker
Lions Club
Dick Miller
VFW
Don Hess
Levi Filepas
Optimist Club
Art
Australian chocolate official tours Hershey plant
J A Joyce representing an Australian chocolate firm visited Hershey Chocolate Corporation and attended a Rotary Club event as a guest during his stay in Hershey.
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Hershey
J. A. Joyce
Joyce
Hershey Chocolate Corporation
Bracale Wins Palmyra Jaycee Golf Tourney
Anthony Bracale a 17 year old Hershey golfer captured the Palmyra Jaycee tournament last Saturday at the Juvenile Country Club with a 27 hole medal total of 117.
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Anthony Bracale
Hershey
Record Enrollment Reaches 254 In Derry Township Summer School
A record 254 students are enrolled in the Derry Township summer school, spanning 26 schools. The program runs Monday through Friday until July 20 with 18 student teachers from eight colleges under supervision of Derry faculty. Grade distribution totals 7 through postgraduate, highlighting aims of advanced work and grade improvement.
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Derry Township
L. Eugene Jacques
George D. Lange
Hershey
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Lebanon
Lititz
Ephrata
Manheim
Camp Hill
Norman Vanderwall
Annie Royer
Eugene Herr
Daniel Lewis
Roy Hovis
Dauphin County
Hershey Telephone Co to film toll bills for subscribers
The Hershey Telephone Company announced a change in toll billing last week. Subscribers will now receive copies of the original toll tickets for all long distance calls and related handling details. The method aims to eliminate the former toll processing steps.
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Hershey Telephone Company
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