Retiree recalls early Hershey plant days and Mr Hershey
William Brandy Miller 83 of 844 E Chocolate Ave is the last living employee from 1903 when the Hershey Chocolate Corporation began. He recalls hauling stone, planting 5 000 trees, and working 23 years in the tin concept earning 75 cents a day for 10 hours a day six days weekly. He praises Mr Hershey and notes four of his five children work for the company.
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William
Randy” Miller
Hershey
Hershey Chocolate Corporation
Miller
William “Brandy” Miller
Chocolate Avenue
Chocolate Corporation
Women’s Club
Mr. Miller
Yessir
Derry
Violet Yingst
Sand Hills
Virginia Miller
Harry Dusman
Walter Miller
Harper Bretz
Thoughts On Thanksgiving 1963 and the Turkey Symbol
A reflective piece on Thanksgiving Day 1963 praising the turkey as the symbol of the holiday. It contrasts the eagle with the turkey’s traditional, celebratory role and urges gratitude for national blessings, spiritual wealth, and moral strength.
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New World
Thanksgiving Service Held Across Churches
The Rev. Robert M. Lezenby delivered the Thanksgiving Message at the 9 a.m. community service in the First Evangelical United Brethren Church. Litany by Ven. Kermit L. Lloyd, Scriptures by Rev. Glenn Rader, host pastor Rev. Thomas W. Guinivan. senior chairs of the First EUB presented Music For Thanksgiving directed by Robert W. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Lezenby
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
Kermit L. Lloyd
All Saints Episcopal Church
Glenn Rader
Church of the Redeemer, United Church of Christ
Thomas W. Guinivan
EUB
Robert W. Smith
Mail Early For Christmas Campaign Urges Prompt Mailing
Postmaster Merl W. Seavers asks cooperation in the annual Mail Early For Christmas drive. The Hershey Post Office sells a 5 cent Christmas stamp and urges buyers to include return addresses and ZIP codes. Emphasizes sturdy packing and wrapping of gifts and cards to ensure timely delivery before December 10.
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Merl W. Seavers
Hershey
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