Teachers Institute To Be Held At Hershey High
Public school teachers of lower Dauphin County will hold their eighth annual institute in the Hershey high school auditorium on Saturday at 915 in the morning. Sessions all day include a feature inspection of the new high school building and a program with music and speeches by local educators and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Dauphin County
Hershey High School
A. M. Hinkle
Paul M. Kinports
Marion Roth
Cornet
Fred Pronto
Comrades of the Road
Wilson
Kentucky
Geibel
Teachers Opportunity
F. H. Gaige
Millersville State Normal School
Samuel L. Barrow
Pennsylvania State Educational Association
Red Cross
Lyman D. Gilbert
L. Lee Driver
Department of Public Instruction
Prin
Samuel A. Johnston
Minnie Stambaugh
Jessie R. Dersheimer
Anna_ D. Krauss
Hannah Keiffer
Shippensburg State Normal School
Adam Smith
Lee Driver
Dauphin
Highspire
Hummelstown
Middletown
Paxtang
Penbrook
Royalton
Steelton
Conewago
Derry
East Hanover
South Hanover
West Hanover
Londonderry
Lower Paxton
Middle Paxton
Susquehanna
Swatara
Lower Swatara
American Legion Washington's Birthday Dance Report
Several hundred attended the American Legion Washington's Birthday Dance at Hershey Winter Dance Hall on Monday evening. The hall was decorated with red white and blue bunting and flags. Phil Fisher's Orchestra of ten played peppy music. Vera Miller Esta Black and Mary Deppen performed exhibition dances from Miss Ethelyn Storey's class. The committee included A Bowman Snavely Grover Sheckart Norman Stahle John Brenber aerhur Wetzel Ira Shenk Jerome Rall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Washington
Hershey
Phil Fisher
Vera Miller
Esta Black
Mary Deppen
Ethelyn Storey
A. Bowman Snavely
Grover Sheckart
Norman Stahle
John Brenberer
Aerhur Wetzel
Ira Shenk
Jreomerall
Much Sickness in Hershey Schools
A wave of illness hits Hershey Schools as many students miss class from colds and grippe. The piece urges strict hygiene and the use of handkerchiefs in public spaces to curb contagion, noting teachers sometimes misuse or lack proper hygiene supplies. It calls for a collective hygienic conscience and better provision of clean cloths.
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Hershey
Hershey High seniors study Philadelphia city government
The Senior Class of Hershey High School studying Problems of Democracy under George L Palmgren received a manual of Philadelphia city council outlines of each department and comparative criminal records for 1923 1924 and 1925 from Abner Okum newly appointed Assistant Director of Public Safety.
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Hershey High School
George L. Palmgren
Philadelphia
Abner Okum
Public Safety of
Hershey Hospital News Briefs
Edith Walmer of Hershey Route 1 is discharged after appendicitis surgery. Mr and Mrs M F Alexander of 620 W Main St Hummelstown announce a son Harry Alfred born February 10. Mr and Mrs Jonathan St Snyder of Palmyra announce son Jonathan Jr born February 12. Master WM Seibert of Hummelstown Route 2 discharged after facial burns. Mrs Earl Fouche discharged after a week with grippe. Mr and Mrs DeWitt Miller of Palmyra announce daughter Doris Virginia. George Shearer remains hospitalized with grippe.
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Edith Walmer
Hershey
Hershey Hospital
M. F. Alexander
W. Main Street
Hummelstown
Harry Alfred
Jonathan
Mra
Earl Fouche
Grippe
DeWitt S. Miller
Palmyra
Doris Virginia
George Shearer
Thank Offering at Fishburn's Church
The Woman's Missionary Society holds a Thank Offering service at Fishburn's Church on February 28 at 10 50 o clock. Sallie Kreider Dohner, returned missionary from Africa, will speak. Members should bring Thank Offering boxes. Revival services are held every evening except Monday.
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The
Woman's Missionary Society
Fishburn’s Church
Sallie Kreider Dohner
Africa
Rehearsal for Minstrel Show Scheduled in Hershey Central
The next rehearsal for the Minstrel show will be held on Monday March 1 at 7 00 PM in the Hershey Central Theatre, ahead of the Friday April 23 performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Central Theatre
Hershey Industrial School Boys Show Musical Promise
Music critic Walter Priestley praises the Hershey Industrial School boys after their Valentine Day exercises. He envisions forming a joint boys choir trained under one roof, highlighting potential educational value and community pride, and commends the directors for a well run program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Industrial School
Walter Priestley
Hershey
State Police and Motor Patrol Dance a Social Success
The Hershey Winter Dance Hall hosted a social for the Training Schools of the Pennsylvania State Police and State Highway Patrol. Nearly four hundred attendees enjoyed gowns, music, and exhibitions as Lieut. D. I. Miller chaired arrangements. refreshments were served and guests listed include Mr. and Mrs. George Mathers among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Pennsylvania State Police
D. I. Miller
Mittee
George Mathers
Mary Fisher
Evelee Wright
Harriet Waggonseller
Dorothy Weills
Harriet Fitzpatrick
Esther Swingley
Suzanne Mumphreyes
Mae Yoder
Mildred Wilson
Martha McAllister
Mary Hackenberger
Claudia Beckman
Evelyn Holtzman
Lorna Simmons
Alice Smith
Wallace Hoertzer
Ellis
Myrtle Borwn
Emily Smith
Evelyn Taylor
Agnes Brennen
Gladys McAllister
Harry S. Huber
G. W. Silks
J. S. Garrett
Frank Milla
C. EI. Harris
Paul Weaver
Lillian Bernheiser
Mma Geiger
Bertha A. Seifert
Ruth Taylor
Louise Fisher
W. C. Price
W. H. Connell
VanDurer
J. W. McCarrole
C. A. Writman
Flickinger
Benj. G. Bynun
Migs Eynon
Person
Black
Klough
Mathews
Bunting
Stroup
Hamilton
Holtzman
Campbell
Cook
Labrou
Roberts
W.hifery Baker
Reichard
John Price
Overmiller
Carl A. Knorr
Wm. Hoffman
Ray Smith
Jack Neller
Harry Biles
Homer Fanny Harrisburg
K »Stael
Angell Mathewson
Helen Gilson
Mary RR. Clemens
J. R. MacDonald
G. J. Palmgren
Nelle R. VanMetre
Kleen Lafever
Nettie G. Brenner
Sanuel Barrow
Marian 1
Kingaburg
Mra
Frank P. Wentzel
Marion A. Roth
Virginia Browne
Helen I. Crozier
Harry A. Behney
Carrie M. Lady
Sarah J, Perry
Lora Woodward
BE. I. Edwarde
Miriam
Snyder
Ruth Hamsher
Kathryn Elford
Lena V. Beale
Mildred Andres
Norma S
Oren
Laura M
Wm F. Burrie
J. Landis Zimmerman
Oscar Bordner
Charles Miller
Harry Kaley
Hyland
Ei. M. Hershey
Hostetter
Verna Rodgers
Mrs Harnish and Miss Gingrich Stage Splendid Recital
A strong turnout attended an Evening of Music at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday. Mrs Harnish, a soprano, delivered notable performances including Meyerbeer and Dvorak selections. Despite a nervous breakdown, cellist Hilda Gingrich played five numbers with fine tone. Esther Gingrich provided excellent accompaniment on piano.
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Hilda Gingrich
Gingrich
Esther Gingrich
Hershey Girls To Help at Harrisburg Conference
Members of the Tri Y Club discuss the Girl Reserve Conference to be held in Harrisburg March 5 to 7. Ruth and Mary Taylor Elda Hutchinson Lois Gilman Louise Shay Grace Lloyd Mildred Runkle Mildred Edwards Helen Schmidt Ruth Liller named to attend. Lois Gilman Grace Lloyd elected to participate in the ceremony. Louise Shay chosen to lead a discussion group. Girls depart Friday night with advisers Dorothy Hill and Rachel Baker. Lights adjusted and volley ball to begin next Tuesday. Blue Triangle Club to start volley ball Friday. Deborah discussed this week after a brief business meeting. Board of Directors meets Monday at 7 30 PM. attendance urged.
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Tri-Y Club
Harrisbur
Ruth
Mary Taylor
Elda Hutchinson
Lois Gilman
Louise Shay
Grace Lloyd
Mildred Runkle
Mildred Edwards
Helen Schmidt
Ruth Liller
Hershey
Dorothy Hill
Rachel Baker
Gurney
Blue Triangle Club
Deborah
Edith D Addona Weds Louis Spaziani in Hershey
Miss Edith D Addona of Hershey and Louis Spaziani of Lebanon wed at St. Joan of Arc rectory in a ceremony led by Rev. P J Phelan. The bride wore bridal satin with silver lace, bouquets featured white carnations and narcissus, maid of honor Adeline Ferrucci, best man Asper Moore. Honeymooned to Altoona Pittsburgh and Wheeling W Va.
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Edith D’addona
Hershey
Louis Spaziani
Lebanon
P. J. Phelan
St. Joan of Arc Catholic
Adeline E. Ferrucci
Hummelstown
Asper Moore
Alfonsia Savastio
C. Bucci
Altoona
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
W. Va
Washington's Birthday Observed at High School Assembly
Washington's Birthday was observed at the high school with a student led program in the assembly. Seventh grade pupils presented scripture, recitations, piano solos, and orations honoring Washington with readings and dialogue reflecting the holiday.
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Washington
William Graeff
Tony
William Barbine
George Washington
Carlyle Sherrick
Marie Mays
Earl Christ
Helen Ebersole
Washiaging
Hubert Taylor
Wahington Marie Bander
Reading
Doris Brubaker
Miss Lydia Weltmer Shower Honored by Friends
Miss Lydia Weltmer was guest of honor at a miscellaneous surprise shower hosted by Miss Esther Wheeler of Harrisburg. The event featured pink and white color theme, a luncheon, cards, and gifts for the honoree. Attendees included Teabelle Yoko Lebanon Mrs Harold Engle Dorothy Wolfersberger Palmyras Mildred Hocker Adaline Ferrucel Tummela town Mildred Miller Reno Kelbler Lydia Kathryn Weltmer Hershey Eleanor Wheeler Eather Wheeler and H B Wheeler Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Weltmer
Esther Wheeler
Harrisburg
Miss Weltmer
Misa Teabelle Yoko
Lebanon
Harold Engle
Dorothy Wolfersberger
Birth of Louis Conningsby Williams in East Arena
Mr and Mrs Benj Williams announce the birth of a son Louis Conningsby on Sunday February both mother and baby are reported doing well.
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Benj. Williams
East Arena Avenue
Louis Conningsby
Winter Quips and Fables From The Smokestack
A satirical column blends verse on winter woes and fashion with humorous vignettes. It notes frozen radiators and bare knees, muddled manners, a tale of a neighbor who returns a loan in good condition, and a midnight musings bit about a named reader Rufus White and his wrinkled outlooks.
We'll Be Happy Drifting Through a Humorous Parable
A quirky verse dialogue questions what lifts dull minds asking if beer wine gin or ale brings joy. The marble topped man notes some folks resemble a scissors grinder endlessly seeking dullness, while others choose reading jokes to spark mirth.
Unclear Excerpt Marks Humor in Columbia Jester
A fragment from the Columbia Jester laments a stubborn stamp and recalls family jokingly licking it as a humorous aside. The odd line highlights playful local humor and a quirky historical voice.
Lighting Highways to Combat Blinding Headlights
Engineering News-Record urges highway illumination to reduce blinding headlights. The piece argues stronger enforcement and costs will improve safety, suggesting lighting as a remedy and proposing compulsory headlight use for night drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peron
Fooling the Boys in Old Country School Life
A reminiscence contrasts slow paced rural life with modern busyness. It recalls boys leaving school after trapping scents and how talk along the road shaped daily rhythms, from porch politics to neighbors and tobacco swaps, ending with a note on installment era changes.
Over The Hill at Hershey Central Theatre
The William Fox film Over the Hill returns to Hershey Central Theatre for two showings Friday and Saturday. Mary Carr leads as the self sacrificing mother in a wholesome tale based on Will Carleton poems with lasting family appeal.
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William Fox
Over the Hill
Hershey Central Theatre
Will Carleton
Carleton
Mr. Fox
New York
Paul H. Sloane
Speman
Harry Millarde
Mary Carr
Hersheyites at Harrisburg Luther League Convention
Hershey residents Paul M Kinports and Louise Shay attended the 8th annual Harrisburg District Luther League convention at Memorial Lutheran Church Harrisburg on February 22. Officers were elected including President John G Kurzenknabe and Secretary Dorothy S Heiges with committees led by Rev Paul M Kinports and Miss Lilly E Roth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Rinports
Louise Shay
Norman Stahle
Harrisburg
Luther League
Memorial Lutheran Church
Ira W. Aungst
Memorial of Harrisburg
Wilbur Eschenour
Gettysburg College
Paul M Kinports
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Hershey
M. L. Lutz
Shiremenstown
Lilly E. Roth
Paul Herr
Carlisle
M. Elizabeth Walsh
Camp Hill
Edith E. Fegley
Mechanicsburg
Alfred Sutcliffe
Hummelstown
Missionary Meeting Elects Officers at Derry Church
The Ladies' Missionary meeting of Derry Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Morris Wenger's home on East Derry Road. Officers elected were Mrs. Wenger president, Mrs. James B. MacClure vice president, Mrs. Paul Everett grim e, Miss Naomi Woomer treasurer, and Mrs. William Hackman corresponding secretary. They planned a mission study class at the Manse on Thursday February 25 and an Everybody Birthday Party in the near future.
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Derry
Class Annual Holds Attention by High School Staff
The editorial staff elected by the pupils of the High School to publish their annual is busy collecting material for the publication. It aims to have all manuscripts ready for the printer by mid April with printing by the Harrisburg Telegraph.
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Harrisburg
Death of Homer C. Mack in Pittsburgh
Homer C. Mack formerly of Hummels Town died at his Pittsburgh home on Tuesday February 23. He was the son of Mr and Mrs D Q E Mack of Hummels Town. Survived by his wife of Pittsburgh and his parents of Trummelstown a sister Mrs John Leitzinger of Hummels Town and a brother Prowell Mack of Schenectady NY.
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Homer C. Mack
Humimelstown
Pittsburgh
DQ. E. Mack
Hummelstown
Heda
Trummelstown
John Leitzinger
Prowell 5. Mack
Schenectady
N.Y
The W. C. T. U. Meeting At Miss Keggerris Home
The W C T U will meet at the home of Miss Ella Keggerris on Cocoa Avenue Tuesday evening March 2 at 7 o clock. Every member is requested to be present and bring a friend or new member.
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Ella Keggerris
Cocoa Avenue
Boy Scouts Activity Hikes to Swatara Cabin
The Men’s Club Scouts Troop No. 1 hiked to their cabin along Swatara Creek on Sunday. They spent the afternoon tracking cooking fire-building and games. A note mentions another ice on Sunday February 28.
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Men's Club
Swatara Creek
Palys Housing Couples Celebrate Wood Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Amon D Barley Mr and Mrs Charles R Gray and Mr and Mrs Mervin Snyder of Palys marked their wooden wedding anniversaries on Sunday February 14 Their wives received rolling pins from their husbands as gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon D. Barley
Charles R. Gray
Mervin
Snyder
Palys
Onward Christian Soldiers sermon by Hershey Legion
The Hershey American Legion Post and Boy Scouts heard Rev. Paul M. Kinports at Holy Trinity Lutheran as he preached on Onward Christian Soldiers. He traced the hymn’s history from Sabine Gould to its wartime symbolism and urged unity in the church and world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Post
American Legion
Boy Scouts
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Paul M. Kinports
Sabine Gould
Exeter
England
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Clara College
Oxford
Church of England
Arthur Seymour Sullivan
Paul
Jesus Christ
Church of Jesus Christ
Church
Earth
Heaven
Church of God
Washington Gladden
Baring Gould
Church of Christ On Earth
Dr. Johnson
Hershey High Schools Wins Second Debate Victory
The Hershey High School negative team defeated New Cumberland High School by a 2-1 vote on the question of federal government ownership of coal mines. Debaters were Millard Garver Dorothy Hyland Charlotte Heil and LeRoy Shank for Hershey with judges D. E. Crosley R. W. Schlosser and Paul A. Wallace and Earl Mays presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey High Schoo
New Cumberland High School
Millard Garver
Dorothy Hyland
Charlotte Heil
LeRoy Shank
New Cumberland
Forrest Lutters
Beatrice Conley
Sarah Bowen
Aliene Seipe
Roth
Snow
Woodworth
Snyder
Hershey
Earl Mays
Board of Education
D. E. Crosley
Department of Education
Harrisburg
R. W. Schlosser
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown
Paul A. W. Wallace
Lebanon Valley College
Annville
Boy's Alertness Wins Citizenship for Father
A 10-year-old boy's quick wit helps Ferdinando Materazzi win naturalization in Dauphin County Court. Despite 15 years in the United States and limited English, he answers civic questions after his son Albert identifies the American flag atop two flags in the home. Judge Fox orders admission, citing the family’s intelligence and the father's language challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin County
Ferdinando Materazzi
Hershey Chocolate Company
Swatara Station
Fox
United States
Washington
State Capitol
Harrisburg
Albert
Judge Fox
Chop-Down Sale Tops Earlier Hershey Event
The Chop-Down Sale at Hershey Department Store on Washington's Birthday outpaced prior years in volume and dollars. Prize winners from Anatele Beauty salon include Helen Shhaefer of Hummelstown for a permanent wave, Mrs. Russel Zentmeyer of Hershey for a facial, Mrs. Elizabeth Polk of Hershey for a shampoo and Marcel wave, and Mrs. A. Hedges of Middletown for a hand and arm massage with manicure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Washington
Anatele
Ollows
Helen Shhaefer
Hummelstown
Russel Zentmeyer
Elizabeth Polk
A. Hedges
Middletown
Vierra's Hawaiians Perform At Her shey Central Theatre
Vierra's Hawaiians, seven performers, appear next Thursday evening March 4 at the Her shey Central Theatre with feature reel Night Life in New York starring Dorothy Gish Earnest Torrence and R Larouque. Two shows at 6 30 and 8 30. Admission 15 and 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vierra
Hershey Central Theatre
Night Life
New York
Starrin
Dorothy Gish
Earnest Torrence
R Larouque
Frog Man Featured at Hershey Central Theatre
Norman known as the Frog Man will headline a big feature act at the Hershey Central Theatre on Saturday evening February 27. Shows are at 6.40 and 8.30 o clock with a special added attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Frog Man
Hershey Central Theatre
Saturda
Name Wanted for Yearbook Inspires Local Suggestions
A school invites community input for the annual yearbook name. Proposed options include The Hersheyite The Chocolatier The Blue and Gold and The Hershey HL with a note to send ideas to the Principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hersheyite
Phe Chocolatier
Death of Mrs Mary Hite shocks Gravel Hill community
The community mourns the sudden death of Mrs Mary A Hite on Monday February 22 from heart trouble. A Gravel Hill resident, she leaves children Daniel Hite and Mrs Morris McCurdy of Palmyra, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 at the house with burial in Deposit cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Mary A. Hite
Gravel Hill
Daniel Hite
Morris McCurdy
Palmyra
Daniel 13
Hess
Harrisburg
Samuel Gallinger
Julian Potter
J. C. Hess
Samuel B. Hears
Amon E. Heas
Hershey
Deposit Cemetery
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Hershey Hospital News
Mrs. Harnish
Hershey Girls
Rufus
Rufus White
George Jeffahson
Abouah
Blue
Augusta Wind
Skunks Corners
Ben Puttinitoff
Puttinitoff
Columbia
Manse
Mary Hite
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