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Massive Fire Devours Chocolate Plant Sparks Rescue Efforts
A blaze at a chocolate factory caused an explosion that wounded none but required swift action by Hershey and Lebanon fire brigades. Firefighters faced water pressure and ladder shortages, saved the cocoa room, and battled the flames until noon with aid from many volunteers. Estimated losses reach 450000 dollars.
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Lebanon
W. F. R. Murrie
Frank Magee
C. V. Glynn
Ezra F. Hershey
J. E. Snyder
H. J. Patten
al Kraft
Dave Ditzler
Jack Fitterer
John Shay
Wilson Rhoades
George Seltzer
Walter Leibfraid
Sanda Magrin
Frank Magrin
Harry Weigelt
Tom Black
Larry Hewett
Sam Heagy
Charles Bickell
George Dressler
Fat Hughes
Eli Rhine
Squire Miller
John F. Snavely
Bob Sattazahn
Morris Koser
Fat Bomgardner
George Schroll
John Schlepfer
Frank Deverter
Howard Romig
Jim Stout
Milton Slesser
C. C. Gorsuch
R. W. Gundaker
Ed. Foster
Ewing Cain
P. N. Kasson
F. W. Pugh
Bert Black
Bert
Conrad
al. Kraft
Roy Bomgardner
Walter Ashenfelter
Harrisburg
Hershey
W. J. Lantz
H. N. Herr
Jack
John
W. F. R. Miurkie
C. V. Givnn
Lebanon Fire Co