Hershey Factory Plans Massive New Bean Warehouse
Hershey Chocolate Company will add Building 31 a four story reinforced concrete warehouse 56 by 80 feet to store thousands of bean bags. The flexible elevator system will move beans from ships to storage and onward to processing ensuring rapid, efficient distribution for domestic and European demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Chocolate Factory
America
Hershey Company
Hershey Chocolate Company
Europe
Hershey
Farm Folks Delights Hummelstown Audiences
A Friday performance of Farm Folks by the I. T. 1 Club in Hummelstown Hall drew crowded crowds led by local Hershey residents. Under H R Laucks and Ralph O Gingrich the four act comedy impressed with capable acting including Alberta Grove Ruth White and Bertram Hummel with a strong supporting cast and notable stagecraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. 1 Club
Hummelstown
Hershey
Hummelstown Hall
H. R. Laucks
Ralph O. Gingrich
Mgr. Gingrich
New York
Musser White
Edgar Neibert
Bertram Hummel
Miles Mary M. A. Grove
Alberta IE
Grove
Misa Ruth White
Wthel
Wbergole
Reebecca Sutcliffe
Misa Ponarl Bohney
Miss Beat‘rea ‘Foltera
I. T. I. Club Builds Three Public Tennis Courts
The I. T. I. Club keeps people guessing about its name while doing community work and unveils a plan to construct three public tennis courts in the Athletic Park for local use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. I.club
Biweekly Dancing Class Holds First Winter Assembly
The Biweekly Dancing Class, successor to summer and fall sessions, held its first winter assembly at Hershey Park Pavilion last night. Members include Mr. and Mrs. Murrie, Snyder, Leithiser, Herr, Magee, Snavely, Glynn, Hershey, Meekins, Kasson, Walton, Hills, Cain, Edwin Hershey, Robert Walton Jr., and several Leithiser Walmer Mowery Hershey and Snavely relatives among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Park Pavilion
William F. R. Murrie
John E. Snyder
J. B. Leithiser
Harry. N. Herr
Frank Magee
B. S
Margaret Leithiser
Clara Walmer
Emma Walton
Anna Mowery
Bertha Leibhart
May Hershey
F. W. Pugh
William Gauss
Russell Stoner
William Curtis
Joseph R. Snavely
Edwin’ Dearnley
Lynn’ W Meekins
A. R. Hill
Clayton F. Snavely
Roy Holler
Weather turns cold as storms threaten Lebanon Valley
Weather prophets from Reading to the Susquehanna report signs of cold and storms. Last week wet conditions began Saturday with rain and Sunday snow, benefiting dry streams. Farmers welcome the moisture while merchants praise the Christmas trade boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Zoo
Lebanon Valley
Foosebone
Reading
Susquehanna
Lovely Flowers in Bloom at Hershey Conservatories
Flowers fill the Mansion greenhouse and zoo conservatory under Harry Haverstick and assistants. Two hundred poinsettias, some eight feet across, red cyclamen, and five hundred primroses thrive with winter music from caged birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Conservatories
Harry Haverstick
Mansion
Zoo
Turkey Dinner Honors Newlyweds at Palmyra Home
A large family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fansler in Palmyra celebrated the marriages of their son Herman and daughter Mrs. George Ream. Twenty four guests including both families attended a four turkey dinner with attendees from Threshoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Fansler
Palmyra
Herman
George Ream
Fansler
Ream
Thershoy
Prize Gunner H. S. Straub Tops Local Season Totals
The hunting season ends as H. S. Straub of Hershey Industrial School stands out with twenty cotton tails and four pheasants among local gunners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straub
Hershey Industrial School
Apples Well Preserved by Mrs Milard in 1918 Stock
Mrs James Milard of Java Avenue stored apples in 1918. When she retrieved them they remained in fine shape and retained their flavor remarkably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Milard
Java’ Avenue
Hershey Store Urges Early Christmas Shopping
The Hershey Store promotes two weeks until Christmas urging shoppers not to delay. It highlights a record stock across 28 departments including furniture, home goods, clothing, pictures, and toys. The article notes strong sales, attentive clerks, and the store's role as a regional shopping center in lower Lebanon Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Lebanon Valley
State Banks Healthy Growth in 1920 Financials
State Banking Department reports that 488 banking institutions under supervision hold total assets of $1,278,644,051.78 as of November 2. The mix includes 297 trust companies with $11,700,587.96 assets and 179 state banks with $224,860,028.88 assets, plus savings institutions at $242,575,884.94, reflecting an overall increase from $1,151,808,562.16 in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Banking Department
State Commissioner of Banking
William S. Smith
Aggrregata Asaota
Traveland Travel Cheques Renamed by American Express
American Express renames the Travelers Cheques sale for European and UAE markets. The change updates branding and distribution, affecting how travelers purchase cheques in these regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hea
American Express Company
American Express Travelers
Quropean Ua
Graduation Exercises for Hershey Union Teacher Training Class
The Hershey Union Teacher Training Class in the Derry Presbyterian Church will graduate next Sunday evening at 7 80 o clock. Nine original members complete the course after four exams by Rev C A Oliver. Diplomas will be presented to Elizabeth Mumma Mary Snyder Lottie Conrad Alice Elder Clara Moyer May Moyer George S Rentz John Cope Paul Gingrich and Rev Geo S Rentz. Rev I Meyer Hershey will preach the sermon and lead the service with a full program of doxology prayer scripture lesson and offertory signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association
C.A. Oliver
York
Penna
Elizabeth Mumma
Palmyra
United Brethren Sunday School
Mary Snyder
Holy Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Lottie Conrad
Alice Elder
Clara Moyer
May Moyer
George S. Rentz
John Cope
Paul Gingrich
Geo. S. Rentz
Derry Presbyterian Sunday School
I. Meyer Hershey
Hershey
Shamokin
F. D. Keboch
Derry Presbyterian School Votes to Aid European Needy
During last Sunday's session the Derry Presbyterian School proposed shifting Christmas candy funds to suffering Europeans. All Main School classes voted unanimously to donate. Christmas exercises are scheduled for December 28 with further program details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derry Presbyterian School
Europe
Special Gifts For Christmas at YWCA Exchange
The YWCA exchange invites the public to view new holiday articles including hand painted china handkerchiefs children’s apparel embroidered shirtwaists cut leather work and other novelties. Prices are reasonable as all items are handmade offering many unique gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
The Forshey Men's Club Hosts Second Male Chorus Meeting
The Male Chorus held its second Forshey Club gathering Monday at 8 pm with strong turnout and several new members. Director W I Dubois praised members for their rapid uptake and rehearsals with new selections, as the group plans weekly Monday meetings at the Mor Aliay Men's Club inviting all men to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forshey
W. I. Dubois
Che
Best Pictures at Hershey Central Theater
The Hershey Central Theater drew a large crowd for Quo Vadis with Palmyra and Hummelstown representation. Beginning December 19 the theater will show big productions cost over 50 000 each such as The Last Days of Pompeii and Anthony and Cleopatra with The Hand of Fate and a Wagnerian Quartette of Lebanon. Admission is 10 cents Saturdays extra attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Central Theater
Palmyra
Hummelstown
Hershey
Pompeii
Wagnerian Quartette of
Lebanon
Library Reserves Books Boosts regional access
Hershey Free Public Library launches a Reserves Request system aiding Hershey residents and nearby towns. Books held for three days after return, boosting access for non daily visitors while memberships and circulations rise with 16 new members last week and 262 exchanges. Juvenile and fiction sections show strong demand, non fiction gaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Youngsters invited to Christmas service at Young Women's C A gym
The Young Women's Christian Association hosts two gift making sessions for juniors. Ages 7 to 12 meet Saturday December 19 at 2 p.m. to craft gifts for parents. Ages 12 to 16 meet Tuesday December 22 after school to same purpose and emphasis on usefulness amid wartime hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngff Women’s Christian Association Gymnasium
United States
Punishing the Parents for School Noncompliance
Henry Mittitory of North Annville township jailed for five days for failing to send his 18 year old daughter to school. Neighbor William Gotz who refused to send his son paid a fine to Squire John FB Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tmittory
Hershey Club hears Dr Culp in top season address
Dr Sherman Culp spoke at Hershey Central Theater on Sunday to a large audience. He praised child psychology, urged anti smoking measures, and highlighted community health and uplift in a sermon like talk. Next Sunday Dr Byron W King of Pittsburg will speak on Lessons from the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Central Theater
Hershey
W. T. Sherman Culp
Dr. Culp
Hzra F. Hershey
Hershey Men’s Club
G.H. Seiler
Swatara
M. S. May
Frank Garman
Roy Mumma
A. T. Heilman
Young Women’s Christian Association
F. D. Kebach
Miss Mumma
Miss Boyer
Dr. Clup
America
Culp
United States
Byron W. King
King’s School of Oratory
Pittsburg
Worshay
Ile
Dr. King
Hershey Glee Club Expands to 23 Members
The Hershey Glee Club adds multiple new members including Miss Bathor Hummel and Ms Catherine Mumma. Manager Miss Alicea Hilder and Director Miss Blanche Wingert lead with Miss Katherine Mumma as pianist. Rehearsals set for Mondays at 6:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathor Hummel
Hummelstown
Alicea Hilder
Mise Blanche Wingert
Katherine Mumma
Four Hogs Weighed Over 800 Pounds Butchered at Farm
Four fine hogs averaging more than 800 pounds each were butchered by Robert Stahle at his farm near Tershay on Monday. George Kline of Campbelltown led the butchering with assistants Frank Miller, Charles Stahle, J. B. Painter, Mrs. John Lentz, Mrs. Aaron Zuver, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stahle
Tershay
George Kline
Campbelltown
Mr. and
Mra
Frank Miller
Charles’ Stahle
West Hanover
J. B. Painter
John Lentz
Aaron Zuver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodmen’s
A. Hall
Derry Presbyterian Church
Sherman Culp
The
Ladies’ Glee Club
Hershey Glee Club
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!