Hershey Leads World In Red Cross Stamps 1916 Sale
Ezra F. Hershey reports Hershey total 658.01 for 1916, more than double 1915, note that local school children sold 11,911 stamps under teachers including Sara Foreman. Committee praises effort and plans likely recognition or trophies to Hershey.
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Red Cross
Hershey
United States
M. S. Hershey Consolidated School
Mr. Hershey
Arthur P. Hocker
Ira Shenk
Sara Foreman
Esther K. Moyer
Edna Erb
Mildred Thomas
Flora Colvin
Adeline S. Paul
Carrie V. Dressler
Dora B. Dise
May B. Hershey
George W. Hauck
Margaret Long
S. S. Balsbaugh
Amos E. Hess
Edna Hocker
Wershey
BargelJo Palace
Florence
Italy
Mothers Club Meeting Rescheduled for January 16
The Mothers Club shifts its regular gathering to Tuesday evening January 16 to allow members to attend the Hershey Glee Club Concert in Elizabethtown. Dr J L Zimmerman will speak on January 9 and Mrs D S Graeff will present a musical tree. Also this January the Public Kindergarten admits four year olds who enroll this month, with January 31 as the final enrollment date unless special reasons apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Hershey Glee Club
Elizabethtown
J. L. Zimmerman
D. S. Graeff
Married at Hummelstown on Saturday
The wedding of Misa Violet Thompson daughter of Middletown residents and Oscar M Buffington of Hummelstown occurred last Saturday afternoon. Rev Werbert S Garnes of Zion Lutheran Church conducted the ceremony. The couple will reside in Hummelstown.
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Hummelstown
Misa Violet
Mr. Putts Narrow Escape After Runabout Crash
James KK Putt narrowly escaped injury when his Forel runabout collided with the Park hill railing after turning to avoid an oncoming car. The vehicle skidded and was badly damaged as the hill was slippery.
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James KK
Putt
Park Hill
Hershey Club to Hear Dr. Francis H Green Speak
The Hershey Men's Club plans a Union Service with Dr. Francis Harvey Green head of English at West Chester State Normal School as speaker. His popular past visits drew strong turnout and interest. A decision on whether he will be present January 14 or 28, with topic Three Bells, is awaited.
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Hershey Men’s Club
Francis Harvey Green
Department of English of the
West
Chester State Normal School
Hershey
Dr. Green
Hershey Narrowly Falls to Elizabethtown in Hard Fought Contest
In front of a near capacity Hershey gym crowd the Hershey Men's Club lost 24 to 18 to Elizabethtown. Key plays came from Shirk Zentmeyer Groff and Slesser for Elizabethtown while Wirth Shenk and Yoder led Hershey. Referee John Snavely and scorer Stover oversaw a tense regional matchup.
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Hershey
Elizabethtown
Shirk
Slim” Wirth
Engle
Withers
Shenk
Yoder
Eddie” Slesser
Hench
Zentmeyer
Groff
Elizabethtown Wirth
Leibfried
Legislature elects Baldwin Speaker and Beldleman Senate leader
The new legislature began work this week with Senator Penrose and his group in control. Baldwin named speaker of the House and Beldleman to preside over the Senate. Many legislators and friends plan trips to Hershey and will be welcome.
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Penrose
Baldwin
House
Beldleman
Senate
Hershey
Hershey Store Adapts to Cash System at Hershey School
The Hershey Industrial School Department Store announces changes to operate as a cash store with two week credits for most purchases, excluding furniture rugs coal lumber and contract work. The note promises lower overhead, no three percent cash discount, and invites customer feedback while aiming for a bigger year in 1917.
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Hershey Industrial School
Hershey Volunteer Fire Company Plans Anniversary Banquet
The Hershey Volunteer Fire Company reports a well attended stated meeting. They expect a new chemical engine in about three weeks and have ordered a high wheeled hose cart. An entertainment at Central Theatre on February 9 aims to raise funds for the tenth anniversary on February 18 with tickets 25 cents and no reserved seats.
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Hershey Volunteer Fire Company
Chocolate Factory
Central Theatre
A. T. Heilman
J. F. Feese
H. A. Newton
J. K. Putt
H. M. Moyer
Honor For Hersheyites Parade Entrants In Harrisburg
Patty Miller Hl J Miller and Maurice Hinkle represented Hershey in the Mummers parade at Harrisburg on New Year’s Day. They won a cash prize and fourth place after applause for their parts admired by spectators. A mule disrupted the judging, spoiling a higher finish for one Miller.
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Patty Miller
J. Miller
Maurice Hinkle
Hershey
Harrisburg
Y W C A Plans Annual Meeting and Programs
The Young Women's Christian Association will hold its annual business meeting in the reading room next Monday evening January 8. With holidays over the group resumes usual activities with both educational and physical classes continued.
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Young Women's Christian Association
Hershey Transit Company Sees Holiday Travel Boom
The Hershey Transit Company reported a large holiday business with travel from all points and ongoing growth in net popularity.
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Hershey Transit Company
Factory Very Busy at Hershey Chocolate Plant
Hershey Chocolate factory runs at full capacity with rising orders across all departments. The plant set new records last year and aims to surpass 1916 figures in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Chocolate Factory
Musical Event of the Season by Hershey Male Chorus
The third annual Hershey Male Chorus concert takes place January 11 at 8:15 PM at Central Theatre. Soloist Master Adam Hamme of St John Episcopal Church York Pa headlines a 40-voice group performing a varied program including classical arias, songs, and choral works with the quartet and orchestra. Hamme is praised as a leading Pennsylvania soprano and skilled instrumentalist, bringing notable prestige to the event.
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Hershy
Central Theatre
Adam Hamme
St. John Episcopal Church
York
Hamme
Hershey
Pennsylvania
Ejichberg
Jolly Jenkin
Sullivan
Jacobsen
Tosti
Old Black Joe
Foster Geibel
The
Owl and the
Pussy Cat
DelSoven
Gibson
Cato
John
Cook
Rossini
Congregational Meeting At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
After the evening service at Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity the annual congregational meeting will be held at 7:34 p.m. The pastor treasurer and officers report on a record year with plans for 1917. An amendment to the bylaws will be voted on with election of church council members. All are invited.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Bible School
Church Council
New Year's Dance Draws Crowd to Hershey Return
The Hershey Press Building hosted a New Year’s dance with many out-of-town guests and strong local turnout. The event was a success and a dance is scheduled for January 18 after tonight’s cancellation.
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Hershey Press
Hershey
Society Skates and Pool Outing Draw Crowds
Society members enjoyed a busy week with many attending the swimming pool while others favored skating venues across town.
Dr MacGowan Delivers Noted Oration at Hershey
Rev Dr Robert MacGowan known for Lancaster and Pittsburg work drew a large Hershey audience for a joint union service with Derry and First United Brethren churches. He spoke on Unseen Allies from Elisha’s tale, stressing personal standards and a higher life amid war and upheaval, then returned to Lancaster for farewell sermons and a reception.
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Robert MacGowan
Hershey
First Presbyterian Church of
Lancaster
Pittsburg
Derry Presbyterian Church
James Millard
R. H. Taylor
First Presbyterian Church
Snyder
Dr. MacGowan
MacGowan
Liancaster
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John Yates
Market Square
Ezra. F. Hershey
Mothers' Meeting
MR. Putt
Hershey Department Store and Inn
Hershey, PA
Hershey Store
Hersheyites
Hershey Chocolate Company
Hershey Employment Bureau
Jaauary
Jack Horner
Ashford
Ed Pei
EAS Vayee Westendorf
Tar
Fhatton Quartet
Hershey Central Theater
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