Legion Dance in Hershey Draws Happy Crowd and Praise
Her shey Post 386 of the American Legion held a February 22 dance on a new winter floor. Braxton's Jazz Orchestra, a boxing bout, cake walk, and a display of war relics filled the evening with music and merriment. Proceeds fund Post quarters equipment and furnishings, with hearty thanks to volunteers and attendees.
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Hershey
Hershey Post
American Legion
Holy
Mecca
White Mountains
Martha Washington
Braxton
Patty” Miller, Jr
Zimmie
Florence Feeser
Lebanon
John B. Eby
Palmyra
AEF
Hls
Ladica
Accident at East Chocolate Ave Bridge Endangers Drivers
The Spring Creek concrete bridge on East Chocolate Ave. again saw an auto accident last Saturday around 11 pm. Dr. Kauffman of Lebanon was the victim though no serious damage occurred to vehicle or driver. The incident fuels calls for immediate bridge repairs to prevent loss of life.
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Spring Creek
East Chocolate Ave
Kauffman
Lebanon
Hershey
Walter Beistline Jr. suffers broken leg in fall
Six year old Walter Beistline Jr. of Aretha Avenue was injured Friday while jumping a ditch in his yard. Dr Zimmerman set the broken leg above the ankle and the boy is expected to recover, though he cannot play for some time.
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Walter Beistline, Jr
Walter Beistline
Aretha Ave
Beistline
Zimmerman
Hershey Post in Monthly Meeting
The Hershey Post No. 386 American Legion held its regular monthly meeting. Amendments to the By- Laws were discussed including absorbing the Advertising and Publicity Committee into the Entertainment Committee and making the Quarters and Ceremonies and Funerals committees permanent. Committee reports were read and business disposed of, with refreshments served.
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Hershey Post
American Legion
Post
Arrest on sight for trespassing on town lawn
Warning issued that Ralph Fiore may arrest on sight anyone trespassing on town lawns. The notice cites shortcuts across the Trust Co lawn behind the building and other lawns near Central Theatre, the factory, and mansion grounds. It urges using sidewalks and dangers of continuing the practice.
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Ralph Fiore
Trust Co
Central Theatre
Hershey Dept Store Holds Record Chopped Down Sale
Crowds packed the Hershey Department Store on Washington's Birthday for the Chop Down Sale. Despite poor weather, bargain hunters filled the store all day with many departmental discounts. George and Martha Washington impersonators handed out hatchet cakes and the Hershey Boy Scout Band performed a concert in the evening.
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Washington
Hershey
Pennsylvania
George
Martha Washington
D. Fred Botts
Hershey Boy Scout Band
Hershey Department Store
The Phantom Foe serial debuts at Central Theatre
A new serial The Phantom Foe produced by Pathe Inc. opens at Central Theatre with weekly Monday showings for fifteen installments. The tale follows mysterious disappearances at Jeremiah Dale's home, with Bob Royal and detective Raycroft pursuing clues linking Leo Sealkirk to the Phantom Foe.
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Pathe Inc
Central Theatre
Jeremiah Dale
Janet
Dale
Steve Roycroft
Bob Royal
Leo Sealkirk
Royal
Leo
Sealkirk
Canada
Raycraft
Phantom Foe
Devil
Uncle Leo
Ezra Sealkirk
Ezra
DiakonIa Bible Class Meets at Trinity Lutheran Church
The Diakonia Bible Class of Trinity Lutheran Church met at Mrs. H. G. Mumma’s home on February 17. Business was handled and reports showed Fasnaucht sale net 63 with $599 still unpaid on a $600 church fund pledge. Refreshments were served to a large group of ladies.
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Diakonia Bible
Trinity Lutheran Church
H. G. Mumma
John Leese
de Voerler
Final Lyceum Course Delights Hershey Audience
The Sybil Samis Singers substituted for the Clark French Company and received warm applause. Miss Faith Culver Merlyn Pococke Florence Lucas Ona Dawson and accompanist delivered a varied program with standout solos and duets such as Awake Dearest One April Morn and My Ain Folk. The four numbers provided genuine pleasure and were praised as high class entertainment. John Elder Men's Bible Class thanks all who supported the Lyceum Course.
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Sybil Samis
Clark-French
Hershey
Lyceum
Clark
Faith Culver
Merlyn Pococke
Florence Lucas
Ona Dawson
Mary
Culver
Dawson
Ain
Little Miss Mildred Harkins Injured in House Accident
Four year old Mildred Harkins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Harkins, fell from cellar stairs injuring her right collar bone. Dr Zimmerman set the bone and gave care. She shows signs of rapid improvement and friends wish her a speedy recovery.
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Mildred Harkins
Edgar Harkins
Zimmerman
Mrs W H Fasnacht Celebrates Fifty-Eighth Birthday
Mrs. W. H. Fasnacht was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party last Tuesday evening marking her fifty eighth birthday. Many gifts were given as friends and family gathered and refreshments were served to a long list of relatives and neighbors from Palmyra Harrisburg Middletown and local households.
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W. HI. Fasnacht
Fasnacht
C. P. Evans
Ethel
Guy
Mary
Miriam
Hilda
Catherine
Elsie
Sarah Evans
Park Evans
Allen Evans
Erma
Louella
Harry Evans
Palmyra
Robert Evans
Helen
Harrisburg
C. D. Keyser
Dorothy
June
George
Middletown
John Hummer
Anna
Ruth Lentz
Catherine Witman
Harry Witman
Harry Bashore
Darkes
John Rhodes
Gladys
T. A. A. Club Meeting Notice
The T A A Club will hold a regular meeting on Thursday evening February 2 at 7 30 oclock at the Y W C A All members are urgently requested to attend.
Well Baby Clinic Friday Afternoon Appeals
The Red Cross and mothers with babies are urged to attend a well baby clinic Friday afternoon between 2 and 4 o'clock.
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Red Cross
Mothara
Regular Dance at Hershey’s Hall March 3
The bi weekly dance at Hershey’s new dance hall will be held on Thursday March 3 with the Mannix Dance Orchestra of Harrisburg providing the music. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody to attend.
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Hershey's New Dance Hall
Mannix Dance Orchestra
Harrisburg
Many Volley Ball Advocates Among Seniors at Club
A seniors volleyball group at the Men’s Club meets every Tuesday and Friday from 5 30 to 7 30. About eighteen men participate with lively energy and team pride highlighting standout players such as Cowan Abie Garman The Old Fox Leibfried Walmer Schlauch Shultz Slesser Fidler Zeigler and Sando. The piece extols the healthful recreation and character-building benefits of the sessions.
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Cowan
Abie
Garman
Gingrich
Leibfried
Walmer
Shultz
Slesser
Fidler
Zeigler
Schlauch
Phillips
Magrini
Sattazahn
Bobbie
Engagement Miss Esther Landis to Harry Layton Announced
The engagement of Miss Esther Landis of Hockersville to Harry Layton of Harrisburg was announced at a Valentine luncheon hosted by the bride elect's sister Mrs. J. T. Knode at 716 North Seventeenth Street Harrisburg. The wedding is planned for early spring. The event featured red and white heart decor and an informal dance with honored guests and a group of friends in attendance.
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Esther Landis
Hockersville
Harry Layton
Harrisburg
Valentine
J. T. Knode
Knode
North Seventeenth St
Mrs Landis
Mr. Layton
Pearle Landis
Carnie Maulfair
Mary Hale
Mary Breckenmaker
Belle Dougherty
Messrs
Anthony Carry
Jay Alexander
Preston McPherson
Ted Parsons
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Legion Dance
Chocolate Ave
Hershey Dept
Diakonia
T. A. A. Club
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