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Newspaper
Hershey News
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
2
Editorials published weekly on Thursdays from the Community Building Hershey Pennsylvania. Address all communications to Floyd W. Noye editor at the Hershey office.
The sale of American flags conducted by five Boy Scout troops offers a chance to buy a flag for Memorial Day Flag Day Fourth of July and Veterans Day. Proceeds go to the participating troops with the American Legion sponsoring the project.
Hershey draws visitors from 48 states and many nations who come to enjoy hospitality and scenic beauty. The piece urges residents to count their blessings and appreciate the town’s attractions rather than gripe.
All Saints Episcopal Church announces Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and 11 a m with additional services. Derry Presbyterian Church offers Sunday School 9 15 a m and worship at 8 and 10 30 a m. Evangelical Luther an Church of Holy Trinity lists church school 9 15 a m Holy Communion 7 30 a m 10 30 a m 7 p m with guest pastor Dr Waltemyer. First Evangelical United Brethren Church and others provide morning services and Sunday School times. St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church lists masses from 7 to 11 a m and devotions 7 p m with multiple weekday masses. various pastors named throughout including Rev Kermit L. Lloyd Rev W Sheldon Blair Rev J R McDonald Rev Thomas F Guinivan.
Bassinet set at Hershey Hospital for Joseph and Helen Bubak born May 9 at Brinser Apartments Hershey a boy. Reigels of Palmyra 738 E Birch St welcome a girl born May 10. Prontos of Hershey 303 W Caracas Ave a girl born May 11. Hommels of Lebanon Route 2 welcome a girl born May 12. Payones of Palmyra 991 W Main St have a boy born May 13.
A listing of Hershey Park concerts at the Bandshell and Ballroom on May 20 to May 26 plus theater and garden hours. Also notes a Valley League tennis title defense at 2 p.m. and a Hershey Community Club tennis season kickoff. Details include bands Lukens Steel, Keystone Band, Skitch Henderson orchestra, and Claude Thornhill. Derry Township commencement.
Ernie Accorsi will enter his prize beagle Paradise Dickie in the Hershey Kennel Club All Breed and Obedience Match at Hershey Stadium Practice Field on Sunday May 27. Seven classes cover puppies to adult groups in All Breed and OB divisions with judges Robert Reedy Wilbur Amand W F Gilroy Vera Page Mary Weaver R D Bryan Daniel Dudley.
William Hesse son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hesse 42 West Derry Road was honored at the U S Naval Training Center Bainbridge Md last Saturday morning He was chosen as recruit commander of all troops for the graduation review on Rodgers Parade Field by invitation from Captain W J Carlett Jr Commander of the Recruit Training Command
David Ebersole was elected president of the Future Farmers of America chapter at Derry Township High School. Other officers include William Dove as vice president Glenn Dundore secretary Earl Herr treasurer James Messick sentinel Donald Alwine reporter and Dale Neidig chaplain.
Keystone listing notes contact numbers 3-2500 or 3-2510 at address 73 West Caracas Avenue. The fragment records a business or rental listing with these identifiers.
The Hershey High School commencement is set for May 24 with Episcopal Church officiating the invocation. The Hershey High School Orchestra and Mixed Chorus will perform. The program lists the 1956 class roster with dozens of named seniors including Winifred Adams Merritt Ail Lois Albert and many others.
Guests at the Woman's Club mourn the death of Miss Mamie V Bowman who served as receptionist for 21 years. A Palmyra resident, she taught music before joining the club staff. Also notes of drum corps previews for the Hershey Drum Lean Competition on June 9 and well wishes to Lloyd S Blinco after a heart attack.
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