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Newspaper
Hershey News
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1958
Page
2
The prose reflects a town's anticipation of spring amid lingering winter snow. Residents eye seasonal chores and changes in home life, with men planning outdoor work and women outfitting interiors as springtime energy returns. The narrator hopes for rest after a long winter.
LeRoy and Lois Shiffer of Palmyra Campbelltown welcome a boy on March 18. Egbert and Geraldine Bowman of Middletown twins born March 18. Frazier of Annville reports a girl on March 18. Paul Miller of Linglestown welcomes a boy on March 19. Cline of Hershey reports a girl on March 20. Moyer of Hershey greet a boy on March 21. Derr of Manheim report a girl on March 22. Leitner of Hershey have a girl on March 22. Hersh of Hershey welcome a boy on March 22. Fuller of Hershey report a boy on March 23. Flow ers of Stahlton a girl on March 23. Wilt of Hershey report a wy on March 23.
Special Events Calendar lists March 31 at Sports Arena for a Basketball World Series between the Harlem Globetrotters and the College All-Americans. April 11 features the Biggest Show of Stars for 58 with recording artists. Community Theatre on March 27 presents the Don Cossack Chorus. April 24 showcases Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Hershey High School hosts an instrumental concert April 16 in the school auditorium.
Local churches across the area announce worship schedules for Palm Sunday and Easter. Services include Holy Communion Morning Prayer Matins and Easter music in multiple congregations. Notable events feature Palm Processions High Mass distributions of Palms and choir concerts.
Dr John O Hershey was elected president of the Hershey Rotary Club at the annual election on Monday March 17 He heads officers Harold S Mohler vice president Dr J J Lucas secretary and Herbert A Vernet Jr treasurer Directors include William E Schiller William E Landis William E Dearden and Jefferson C Barnhart District Governor Kishpaugh named an executive committee with Dr Hershey as conference chairman for the upcoming district conference set for April 26 27 and 28.
More than 500 people attended the dedication of Conewago Township's new elementary school on Route 340 between Hershey and Elizabethtown. Land for the site was donated by Hershey Estates and the Glenn Farrer family, with Arthur R. Whiteman representing Hershey Estates. Robert S. Young, Conewago Township School Board secretary, thanked the Hershey gift of eight acres of land.
Science Forum of Milton Hershey School recently elected William Evans as president John Campbell as vice president Charles Knudson as secretary and Hugh Debberthine as corresponding secretary with officers to lead student activities and communications.
The Reverend J Jerry Cacopardo, once wrongfully imprisoned for 16 years, will speak to the Hershey Education Association on April 30 at the Hotel Hershey. His 1937 arrest for a Brooklyn murder led to conviction and life sentence until another man confessed and he was freed in 1953. He later studied at Bloomfield College and Seminary, was ordained in 1957, and serves at East Side Presbyterian Church in Newark.
A wry observation notes that while a person’s conscience may not stop him from committing misdeeds, it will prevent him from enjoying them. The remark plays on moral restraint influencing pleasure.
Clarence E. Jefferies was unanimously reelected commander of Her shey Memorial Post 3502, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at the March 19 annual election. Others elected include Raymond Wise as senior vice commander and John Gondek as junior vice commander. New members Robert C. Wolf and Walter J. Hinca joined the post.
John W. Collins commander of the Pennsylvania American Legion will address the Hershey post and auxiliary at their annual joint banquet on Tuesday April 8. A Connellsville auto accessory businessman and World War II veteran he served with the First Infantry Division in Normandy Northern France the Rhineland the Ardennes and Central Europe earning a Bronze Star. He was elected Pennsylvania Department commander at the closing session of the 39th annual state convention in Harrisburg and has held Legion posts district and state roles and national committees. He also served as Connellsville’s Civil Defense director after the war.
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