Commencement events set for Hershey public schools
The Hershey Consolidated Public Schools announce the May 17 commencement at Park Theater with Dr. Edwin Erle Sparks of Pennsylvania State College as the principal speaker. Baccalaureate preacher Rev. N. L. Linebaugh. transfer exercises May 5 with R. M. McNeal as speaker. County Supt Shambaigh visited. Panama Canal lecture series continues. new flag replaces torn mast flag. year-end actions as the school nears closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S.hershey Consolidated Public Schools
Derry Township
Park
Kebach
Ed‘win Erle’ Sparks
Pennsylvania State College
Sparks
State College
Hershey
N. L. Linebaugh
First United Brethren Church
George S. Rentz
R. M. McNeal
Dauphin
McNeal
Shambaigh
D. M. Hershey
Panama Canal
Hershey School
Record Hershey Track Activity Includes 61 Carloads In One Day
On Sunday 61 carloads arrived on Hershey tracks of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. Cocoa beans lead with 29 carloads from Trinidad and South American states. Cargo from Cuba, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and various regions reflects broad international and domestic trade activity.
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Hershey
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Cuba
United States
New Jersey
South
Pennsylvania
Trinidad
South American
Twins Born to Mr and Mrs George Shortvor of Union Deposit
Mr and Mrs George Shortvor welcome twin boys born Monday April 12. Mother and twins are doing well. Mr Shortvor works with the Hershey Chocolate Company. family life in Union Deposit noted in local notice.
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George Shortvor
Union Deposit
Aga
Mr. Shortvor
Hershey Chocolate Company
Requests For Rooms At Brethren Conference
Requests for room reservations for the Brethren conference are arriving from distant and nearby points. They are being answered and filed while entertainment problems are being worked out by the committee.
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Conference of the Brethren
Bi Bi to Headline Hershey Central Theater Benefit
Bi Bi brings an audience of over 200 to Hershey Central Theater tomorrow night in a charity performance for Hershey Y W C A. Tickets available at local drug stores and restaurants with proceeds aiding the community youth organization. The program outlines a dream tale of the Toyman's daughter Katy and living dolls, with acts and drill numbers throughout the three acts.
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Bi Bi
Hershey Drug Store
Hocker’s
Hummelstown
Bundle
Palmyra
Hershey Central Theater
C. V. Glynn
Lebanon Valley
Katy
Sandman
Sylvania
Bibi
Prince Caramel
Sergeant Bonbon
Bonbon
Toyshop
Hershey Trust Company Report Shows Growth and Strong Resources
The Hershey Trust Company reports assets of 1 627 444.18 and deposits over one million as of April 5. About two thirds of assets, 1 120 519 70, are in gilt edged securities. The capital is 126 000 with a surplus of 126 000 and undivided profits of 111 078 30. The bank expands deposits and rents more vault space in Lebian Valley central banking area. Signed by treasurer 8 G0 Stecher and attestants Hershey Lebidthern Snyder.
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Hershey Trust Company
Rport
Stecher
Horahey
William H
Lebiddher
John, Snyder
Getting Ready for the Ball Games at Hershey Field
Hershey's large Athletic Field in the west Hershey Park area features a grandstand and two bleachers with capacity to host up to ten thousand spectators. The field is newly sown with fresh grass and aims to become a premier diamond. Hershey, a member of the Pennsylvania Central League, anticipates a strong season beginning May 1.
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Hershey
Hershey Park
Hershey Baseball Team Seeks Strong Pitching Help
The Hershey baseball club, in early season form but weak in pitching, plans to recruit several capable hurlers. Past teams relied on pitchers like Hinkle Matthews Saylor Blaser Skiles Zeigler. current squad lacks their depth as Saylor recovers from injuries. Manager Marquart is in correspondence with potential replacements and moves quickly.
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Hershey
Hinkle
Matthews
Saylor
Blaser
Skiles
Millersville Normal School
Zeigler
Lebanon Valley
Death of Mrs Painter 64 Derry township resident
Mrs Josiah 2B Painter died Wednesday at 1 pm after a period of heart trouble and a bout with grippe. A lifelong Derry township resident and United Brethren church organizer and Sunday school teacher she leaves husband and daughter Mary two sisters in law and brothers Levi Gingrich Hanoverdale and sisters in Middletown.
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Josiah
Painter
David Gingrich
Derry Township
United Brethren Church
Hershey Park to Reopen Dances Next Thursday Evening
The Hershey dances resume in the new pavilion at Hershey Park on April 22. The Hershey Band and an augmented orchestra will provide music with ample entertainment. Admission is 20 cents for men and 16 cents for Indies. Dancing starts at eight o clock.
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Weut
Hershey Park
Hershey
Clean-Up in the Morning: Storm in the Afternoon
A Hershey cleanup drive ends with a thoroughly washed town after a day of high winds and evening storms. Residents mobilized three carts, burned rubbish, and chained fly-control efforts move forward with fly traps and swatters. Overwinter flies are warned as the cleanup enters a continuing battle.
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Hershey
Hershey Press Erects 168-Foot Hoisting Tower
Hershey Press builds another hoisting tower 168 feet tall at the new plant this past week while a 91 foot tower remains in place. A C Kraft oversees the project and aims to begin second floor column forms by week’s end as foundation work stalls due to bottomless holes.
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Hershey Press
A. C. Kraft
Guike Foundation
Hershey Purchases New Home in Lebanon Parish
P N Hershey of Hershey Chocolate buys a two and a half story brick house on Highland Place near Fourth Street in Hathaway Part Lebanon from contractor Harry Buttamoyar. Hershey, president of the Lebanon school board, will take possession soon as work progresses on the brick property.
Tor Shey Band to Perform 88th Anniversary Concert
The Tor Shey Band led by Professor Samuel J Foose will give its 88th concert at Hershey Park Theater on the 27th. The program is set and admission is free with voluntary contributions welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torshey Band
Samuel J. Foose
Hershey Park Theater
Aater
Woose
Health Commissioner Warns Against Tea and Coffee
The Pennsylvania Health Commissioner warns that coffee and tea are stimulants not foods and urges moderation. He notes rising cocoa consumption, cites risks of overuse, and favors water or cambria tea as healthier alternatives.
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Commissioner of Health
Hershey
America
Samuel G. Dixon
State of
Pennsylvania
Marriage of Roland and Hummelstown Pair by Rey Morseht
Basil Roland and Amy Hekerlt of Hummelstown were married April 11 by Rev Morseht at Jonas Wmerichs residence in Hummelstown. The officiant offered best wishes and spoke of the holy relation and life’s journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Roland
Misa Amy Hekerlt
Hummelstown
Rey
Morseht
Jonas Wmerich
Hummalatown
Special Mothers Club Meeting Announced for Apr 20
A Mothers' Club schedules a special meeting in the Hershay Kindergarten rooms on Tuesday April 20 at 7 30 p m. A large attendance is desired.
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Mothers’ Club
Hershay
Honors For Rev. F. C. Krapf Leaves Hershey For Atlantic City
Rev. Frederick C. Krapf, pastor of the Church of the Holy Trinity Hershey, has been elected pastor of St. Andrews Evangelical Lutheran Church By The Sea in Atlantic City. The call was accepted. he will begin May 1. St. Andrews is at Pacific and Michigan Avenues near Hotel Dennis. parsonage at 40 N. Iowa Avenue. Krapf previously led Holy Trinity in Elizabeth and served as State Luther League president. His Hershey ministry saw church growth, with ground broken May 18 1918 and dedication August 2 1919 for a new church costing about 10 000.
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Frederick C. Krapf
Church of the Holy ‘Trinity
Hershey
St. Andrews
Krapf
Palmyra
Seashore Church
Kyrapf
St. Andrew’s Church
Holy Trinity Church
Elizabeth
State
Luther League
Palm Church
Palmyra- Hershey
C. K. Fegley
Kcmpf
Bible School
Lutheran League
Mission and Aid Society
Night Train From Harrisburg Urged To Late Evening
Movement backs a Harrisburg to Reading late night train with a preference for 11 15 or 14 00 departure. The latest 6 16 train is too early for many people as they plan to attend meetings theaters or social events. T R Mays the local agent notes broad support in Hershey.
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Harrisburg
Reading
T. R. Mays
Hershey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edwin’ Erle Sparks
L. Linebaugh
Neta
Marquart
P. N. Hershey
Dixon
Roland—Eckert
Rev. F. C. Krapf
St. Andrews Evangelical Lutheran Church
Atlantic City
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