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Newspaper
Hershey News
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
2
The Hershey Park opening on Sunday stirred nostalgia in many longtime visitors. The article recalls family picnics and church outings at the Central Pennsylvania amusement spot and notes a new generation plans similar memories through picnics and summer concerts in the scenic setting.
Hershey High School and Milton Hershey School students earned top honors at the Pennsylvania Music and Forensic League event in Williamsport. Hershey High School received three superior ratings six excellent and a good while Reena Hershey School earned a superior and an excellent. The program supports National Music Week with a strong local cultural impact.
The President wrote a congratulatory note on the sixtieth wedding anniversary of a childhood friend, Mrs. Frank Hawk of Cressona. The local sidelight notes Hawk's dairy-farming past and ties to the area, illustrating Eisenhower's warmth and human relations rooted in Pennsylvania German heritage.
Derry Township citizens contributed 1873.56 to the April Cancer Crusade, co chaired by Mrs. Samuel F. Hinkle and Mrs. E. M. McMullen. Volunteers thanked supporters and noted contributions can be sent at any time, citing community backing for the cause.
A compendium lists service times for Derry Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity First Evangelical United Brethren St Joan of Arc Catholic Spring Creek Brethren Fishburn Union Deposit United Christian Services All Saints Episcopal Mission Seventh Day Adventist Church of God Independent Bible Church of Sand Beach detailing Sunday School ages worship services and evening devotions led by multiple pastors including Rev W Sheldon Blair Rev Stephen E Schullery Rev Thom as Guinivan Rev Anthony J Mayan Rev Dominick A Mamarella Rev J R MacDonald Rev J Lyndon Hess and others across churches and venues including 300 W Areba Ave Hershey Fire Hall and Room 206 Community Building.
The Hershey Volunteer Fire Company ends its scrap paper collection due to space from a new ambulance, with a final drive on Monday and a backup Tuesday if bad weather holds. Firemen thank the public for support and will conduct twice yearly drives as a prevention measure. Residents are urged to dispose of old paper regularly.
Tobey Sternberger receives a retirement party on the eve of his April 30 departure after 43 years at Hershey Chocolate Corporation. A native of Shermansdale he started in 1911 in the chocolate factory shipping and moved to payroll, later overseeing payroll for 30 years. Friends and coworkers joined in the celebration with music, flowers, and a song dedicated to him.
Six employees retire at the end of April from Hershey Chocolate Corporation and Hershey Estates. Retirements include Robert Brandt, Roy Sternberger, and Russell Burkheiser. firings list Benjamin Williams, Cora Sheaffer, and William Ream with their addresses and workplaces in Palmyra Hummelstown Hershey and surrounding areas.
Hershey Memorial Post 1447 VFW announces summer meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at new sites. Next gathering is May 19. Larry Wallace named Poppy Chairman by Commander C. E. Jefferies. New members Ralph Brandt Frank Cassel Robert Sanders Robert Wallish and George Kieffer welcomed.
Roger L Burtner, a Hershey High School senior and son of Sgt and Mrs Bruce Burtner of 39 Elm Avenue, has received multiple scholarship offers including a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Program principal candidate, a Rensselaer Freshman Scholarship, a Franklin and Marshall District Scholarship worth 1600, and a Johns Hopkins Open Scholarship of 800 a year for four years covering full tuition.
Two Hershey golfers scored holes in one at Hershey Park Golf Course over the weekend. Pete Ponzoli of 27 West Arena Avenue aced the 130-yard No. 14 on Saturday with a 7-iron while Gene Paiolitti of 219 West Caracas Avenue hit the 171-yard No. 2 on Sunday with a No. 5 5-iron.
Miss Dora Mentzer’s piano pupils perform in two recitals next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Little Theatre. Tuesday features Junior High students, while Senior High pupils headline Wednesday with guests Robert Tancredi and Anita Wentling, now studying with Merl Freeland.
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