Hershey Community Christmas Tree Set On
The Mothers' Club appointed Mrs. Wrra F. Hershey to lead a town Christmas tree project. James B. Leithiser and the Hershey Improvement Company will help, with tree by James Millard. The cedar will be lit under Mr. Hull and an old-fashioned celebration planned Thursday at 7. The event aims to be the main Christmastide activity with schoolchildren and community carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Mothers’ Club
Margaret Luangworthy
Wrra F. Hershey
James B. Leithiser
Hershey Improvement Company
James Millard
Hull
Her shey Chocolate Company Posts Record 1915 Output
The Hershey Chocolate Company reports a record year in 1915 with orders from abroad and a surge in American demand. The plant runs at capacity with over a hundred carloads of chocolates and cocoas shipped weekly. Company representatives travel nationwide this week bearing messages of prosperity and continued growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Chocolate Company
Grip Threatens Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Towns
The grip grips Philadelphia and several Pennsylvania communities with school closures and widespread illness. The chief physician of Hahnemann Hospital warns of its severe, pervasive impact and urges quick home care and medical attention for sore throats and fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Hahnemann Hospital
Pita
Delphia
Christmas at Derry Sunday School Service
The Derry Presbyterian Sunday school holds its Christmas service at 80 oblock with the Manger King order. A program of carols prayers and exercises by the primary department portrays joyous season worship. A holiday display and Christmas doors greet attendees as the church committee hosts a cordial invitation to share in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derry Presbyterian Sunday School
63 Miles of Steel in Press Building at Hershey
The Hershey Press new home under roof nears completion. 155 tons of steel, 63.03 miles if laid end to end, and major quantities of cement sand stone and lumber illustrate the building’s size. Superintendent Kraft notes pride in its solidity and progress toward occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lme
Wees
Hershey Press
Kraft
Hershey Trust
Hershey Factory Builds on Unique Lebanon Milk Supply
Hershey Chocolate Company's great plant in Lebanon Valley grows on a superior milk supply. In 1915 the milk plant doubled in size becoming the largest of its kind with safety and health facilities. New milk stations, trucks, and a trolley line expand a 15 mile radius of daily collection from Manheim to Fredericksburg, boosting farm profitability and local upbuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Chocolate Company
Lebanon Valley
Hershey
Lebanon
Fari
Manheim
Jonestown
Fredericksburg
Orth
Wizabethtown
Beverly
Vatley
Tsershey Chocolate Company
Itfershey Company
Chinese Evening at Otfarhaly Caualld of United Osrothren
The raga meeting was hosted by Miss Able Gomdon on Friday evening at her home, with about 800 members present. Miss Wider led devotion and spoke on The Mua Spielt of Christmas. Mary Leah, vice president, and ten girls presented A Dayo du Ove Chinese Trospttale. Performances depicted crowded scenes and various hardships. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otfarhaly Caualld
Osrothren Ghureh
Able Gomdon
Dusiness
Gis
Ghgor Tate
Camnlttea
Hershey's Rural Routes Add Murals Across Counties
Two new mural routes added to the Hershey post office cover 28 miles in total. Route No 1 serves three counties Dawphin Ganeaster and Tabanon while Route No 2 runs through Dauphin and Lebanon. Ulrich Welter and John A Bale are named in the coverage with route details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Tye
Portminster
George
John A. Balebough
Ulrich Welter
Dawphin
Ganeaster
Tabanon
Finkes
Dauphin
Lebanon
Hershey Union Services Feature Dr W T Culp Address
A large Hershey Central Theater audience heard Dr W T Sherman Culp discuss America's national duties in a broad review of the world position of the United States. Russel Stoner led, with scripture read by Stoner and singing directed by Harry Witmeyer. Miss Roberts to recite next Sunday. Crowd expected for January speakers from leading denominations. Union services start at 3 pm each Sunday with all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Central Theater
W. T. Sherman Culp
Hershey
United States
Russel Stoner
Harry Witmeyer
I. J. Krause
Mary Brevard
Roberts
Wilter Browne
Time for Exercise, Says Health Commissioner Dixon
Dr. Samuel G. Dixon, noted health commissioner, urges Hershey business leaders to carve out time for exercise. He argues constant rushing wastes effort and harms health, calling for a rediscovery of repose and composure to improve well being and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G. Dixon
Hershey Press
Will Include Dancing at Wershay Men’s Club December Event
The Wershay Men’s Club hosts a December reception for members and Indies with orchestral music and gym floor entertainment. A special program is planned, followed by dancing as tickets go on sale at the club desk. Members must bring a cover fee and be prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wershay
Ghotstliw Association
Dabelng
Ecommuttee
Ethe Men
United States Should Be Prepared With Army and Navy
The Hershey Men's Club Debating Society schedules its first meeting of the month on January 5 at 8 PM at the Men's Club with a debate on the motion that the United States should be prepared with an army and navy sufficient to resist any foreign power. Affirmative speakers are William A. Curtis and Elmer Klippinger. negative speakers are William G. Houseworth and D. S. Graeff. Open debate will follow. new members invited. Committee: George Copenhayer, president. M. S. May, secretary. H. A. Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey “Men's Club Debating Society
United States
Wm. A. Curtis
Elmer Klippinger
Wm. G. Houseworth
Graeff
George Copenhayer
M. S. May
H. A. Newton
Hershey Trust Christmas Fund Reaches 18000 Total
The Hershey Trust Company Christmas Fund totals about 18000 with eight to nine hundred depositors receiving colored checks. The fund aids local loans and is likely the largest per population in the United States, with next year’s drive already started and expectations to surpass 1015.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Trust Company
Hershey
United States
Moving Picture Program Listings Detailing Holiday Features
The notice lists December showings including Nnoch Arden Mutual Masterpiece on Wednesday, The Little Girl Who Forgot on Thursday, Island of Regeneration on Saturday, Phoe Green Cloak on Monday, and A Mount Masterpiece on Wednesday with 6 reels. Admission is 6 cents at Hershey's attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Travel by trolley expands routes through Lancaster County
The new trolley system carries 600 to 1000 fares daily with higher Sunday and holiday figures. Digabethtown residents increasingly travel to Marcalurg by route, drawing growing patronage from Tai enter and policy on Lancaster County trolley operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Wivabethtown
Hershey Press and Printing Move to Theater Building
The Hershey Press and Hershey Printing Company will operate from the second floor of the Hershey Central Theater Building at the corner of Chocolate and Cocoa avenues until their new offices are ready. Hours are 8 A. M. to start.
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Hershey Press
The
Hershey Printing Company
Hershey Central Theater
Chocolate
Cocoa Avenues
Gold Watch Presented to Miss Alice Elder at YWCA Christmas
The YWCA Christmas frolic climaxed with Mrs. Hershey presenting retiring secretary Miss Alice Elder a Lady Elgin gold watch. The event featured a tree, glee club, misrules, and a prize competition. Mrs. Wider to join New Castle as successor. Miss Hitler honored prior to gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
M. L. Hershey
Alice Elder
Lady Elgin
Miss Elder
Mrs. Hershey
Hershey
Glee Club
Justina Dissinger
Hdna Dechert
Mabel Nissley
George Copenhaver
George Rentz
Freda Witman
Anna Bayne
Santa:hus
Mabel Hurley
Mabel Krebs
Run
Hitler
Young Women's Christan Association
Hershey Band Plans Central Wheatar Concert Event
A Hershey Band concert is announced in Central Wheatar for December 2. The program promises strong performances and a high quality show to boost community spirit and showcase the band’s excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elershey
Vletiby
Hershey
Central
Wheatar
Tarshey
Hershey Consolidated Schools Health Record Shows High Attendance
In Derry Township 600 pupils have had four months of session with only one illness at Typhoid contracted outside Hershey. Attendance rates are high across grades with several classes at or near 100 percent. Red Cross Seals sales totaled 2 400 in three days. The district plans safety upgrades at Hershey building and a Gypsy Cantata next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Derry Township
Hiness
M. SS. Hershey
S. 8
Balsbanagh
Sunnyside
Mr. Shenk
Miss May Hershey
Mabel Hoffman
Mr. Hocker
Red Cross
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Serview
the Presbyterian Church
Trust Company
New Territory
Offerbein Guild Wave i
Dr. Culp
Mary Brevard Roberts
Society
Moving Picture
Juniors’ Party
Mss
Biveh
Twabacker
New Castle
Tlesso Tan
Milas Dider
Miss Camy
Thei
Sehools
Addon
Ka Tloeker
Yenbhyaphdol
Aid
Jaaneyeid
Mondiny Onde
Albork
Shenk
M. Medley
Albert We Bivyoliy
Seert Trys
ML Thershey
Trensurer
Clarence Wah
Daneh
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