10 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
1
Early Thursday morning a blast in the Hershey Park Dining Room shattered two large gas ranges after frozen water backs ignited. Lillie Price was badly scalded while preparing breakfast. Jennie Lehman escaped, and Mike Shebitnoy missed his meal as others fled from the scene.
Miss Bertha Leibhart entertained a gathering at the Cocoa House on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Alberta Grove Elizabeth Grove Light Shope Viola Cassel Ezra Hershey George Stewart Wm Klein Graeff Jos Snavely. Cassel performed piano pieces to acclaim while Hershey led dancing. Graeff and Prof Stewart jointly discussed melody interpretation.
The Harrisburg manufactures committee reports expert pressmen and engineers found no unfavorable findings after visiting the Automatic Platen Press Company in New York. They endorse moving to secure the plant as desirable for Harrisburg following a special committee's examination and deliberations.
Miss Ethel Mowrer, daughter of Mr. Aaron Mowrer, underwent tonsil surgery in Harrisburg after three days’ hospital stay. Palmyra band of 32 visited Hershey Park Sunday afternoon, posed for photos, then played for James K. Putt’s benefit. A pool tournament planned by Hershey Volunteer Fire Co. aims for a $10 prize donated by Mr. Simpson.
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