Birthday Anniversary Fete To Honor Milton Hershey
The Hershey Rotary Club hosts a centennial observance of Milton Snavely Hershey born September 13 1857. The M S Hershey Day program on September 15 features the Centennial Memorial Symphony Orchestra directed by William R. Smith and a 40 voice Milton Hershey School boys choir under Virgil L. Alexander. No admission is charged.
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Milton Snavely
Hershey
M. S. Hershey
Hershey Rotary Club
Centennial Memorial Symphony Orchestra
William R. Smith
Eugene Ormandy
Philadelphia Orchestra
Tye
Milton Hershey School
Virgil L. Alexander
AreaYoungsters Win In Nine Baby Parade Events
Kenneth Graul age three son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Graul Wyomissing named cutest baby at Hershey Parks 21st annual Baby Parade last Saturday He received a trophy and 25 merchandise award from Park Manager George W Bartels Winners included Nadine and Gladys Seiverling Deborah Ann Menicheschi Roderick Mann Susan Randy Lee Ann Logan and more with prizes for decorated floats costumes and originality at the Sports Arena.
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Kenneth Graul
Wyomissing
Hershey Park
George W. Bartels
Nadine
Gladys Seiverling
Richard Se
Paul Lo
Milton Hershey Cocoa Bean Bowl to honor founder’s birth
The Cocoa Bean Bowl at Hershey Stadium on September 13 marks the 100th birthday of Milton Snavely Hershey with ceremonies before and at half time. Proceeds go to Derry Township playground equipment fund. Hershey High and Milton Hershey School meet in a marquee rivalry coached by Frank Kamus and Behney Buser amid strong Central Penn league ties.
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Milton Snavely
Hershey
Chocolate Town
Hershey Stadium
Derry Township Memorial Field
Hershey Rotary Club
M. S. Hershey High School
Frank Kamus
Milton Hershey School
Behney Buser
Stadium Fields
Milton Hershey
Spartans
Central Penn
John Harris
York
Bethlehem
William Penn
Harrisburg Catholic
Central
Hershey Couple Observes Golden Wedding Anniversary
Retired Hershey Chocolate Corp. employee George E. K. Witherow and his wife were honored on their golden wedding anniversary. An open house at 111 Trinidad Avenue on Sunday August 25 drew many visitors bearing cards gifts and flowers. They were wed August 24 1907 in Hershey by Rev Eldrus Ludwig a United Brethren minister. Mrs. Witherow was Edna Ramsey of Piketown and also a former Hershey Chocolate Corp. employee.
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Hershey Chocolate Corporation
George EK. Witherow
Witherow
Trinidad Avenue
Witherows
Hershey
Eldrus Ludwig
United Brethren
Edna Ramsey
Piketown
John P Meszaros Named Successor to Hershey Estates Horticulturist
John P. Meszaros, former Erdman aide and Penn State graduate with Rutgers fellowship, becomes successor to Harry L. Erdman as Hershey Estates horticulturist. A Nanty-Glo native and Army veteran, Meszaros earned his MS and did graduate work on greenhouse roses. He chairs the Hershey Optimist Club and resides at 342 West Caracas Avenue.
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Erdman
Hershey Estates
Dauphin County
Lebanon
Davey Tree Company
Hershey
Country Club
American Rose Society
Eisenhower Foundation
Eisenhower Museum
Abilene
Kansas
President’s Farm
Gettysburg
Harry L. Erdman
John P. Meszaros
Meszaros
Nanty- Glo
Pennsylvania State University
Rutgers
Agriculture Extension Service
Penn State
Hershey Optimist Club
West
Caracas Avenue
McElroy Reveals Chocolate Cake Breakfast Habit
In Washington, incoming Defense Department chief Neil McElroy disclosed that he starts his day with chocolate cake. The admission highlights a personal routine from a key appointed official.
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Washington
Defense Department
Neil McElroy
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John de Lancie
Oboe Centennial Memorial Symphony Orchestra
Hershey’s
H. L. Erdman
Mrs
George Witherow
Hershey News
Hershey, Pa
Pearte A. Tschudy
Apt
N. St. St. Lebanon, Pa
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