Two Letters From Hershey Boys Camp Gordon
A 1917 letter from Tiny Carpenter at Camp Gordon details long drills of ten hours daily under a new commander, debates about deployment to France, and a tour parade with 40 000 soldiers. The writer notes K P duty in the kitchen, mentions future moves to Garden City New York or Egypt, and signs off as a roommate.
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Camp Gordon
Mr. Snavely
France
Atlanta
John
Kelly Field No. 2
Boyer
Mervin
Sipe
Shuey
Garden City
N. Y
Egypt
K. P
Army
Aviation Corps
Camp Kelley Letter Reports Mail Delays and Aviation Casualties
In Camp Kelleys Texas on January 1 1917 a correspondent notes heavy un sorted mail causing delays while three aviators recently fell in accidents two killed and one badly hurt. He mentions soldiers unable to leave camp awaiting orders and lists several fellow servicemen moving locations.
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Camp Kelley
Texas
Pal
Walmer
Hershey
Wetzell
South Carolina
Sipe
Uhrich
Dr. Hawes Delivers Notable Address in Central Theatre
The Rev. Dr. George E. Hawes spoke Sunday afternoon on The Possible Meaning of the Capture of Jerusalem at Central Theatre. His dramatic history of Jerusalem traced its fall from Nebuchadnezzar to Gentile rule and the present implications for Jews, Turks, and world affairs amid wartime.
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Central Theatre
George E. Hawes
Market Square Presbyterian Church
Harrisburg
Jerusalem
Hawes
Nebuchadnezzar
Mecca
Bagdad
Holy
America
Nation's Peril address by Albert H White at Hershey Central Theatre
Albert H White western Pennsylvania reformer and eastern superintendent of the American Civic Reform will speak to men of Hershey and vicinity Sunday at 3 00 PM. He has a decade in reform work, helped capture criminals, and has lectured across Lancaster Dauphin counties and major cities in twelve states.
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Albert H. White
Hershey and
American Civic Reform
Harrisburg
the “Men “of
Hershey
Hershey Central Theatre
White
Lancaster
Dauphin Counties
Philadelphia
Reading
Allentown
Easton
Union
The Clever Mrs. Carfax at Central Theatre
Julian Eltinge, famed feminine impersonator, stars in The Clever Mrs. Carfax at Central Theatre. Saturday show includes a one reel comedy and a Hearst news reel. Wednesday offers The Yankee Way with George Walsh in a five reel drama and news reel.
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Central Theatre
Julian Eltirige i
Mrs. Carfax
Julian Eltinge
Villian
George Walsh
Hearst
Red Cross Notice on Theater Workers Attendance
Central Theatre Building reopening delayed after incident. Workers are asked to attend Thursday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock for updates and safety briefings.
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RED Cross
Central Theatre
Chaplain Rentz On Leave Addresses Market Square Church
The Rev George S Rentz delivered the evening address at Market Square church where he serves as assistant pastor after previously leading Derry Presbyterian church. He volunteered to serve as chaplain amid the current call for men.
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Market Square Church
George S. Rentz
Rentz
Derry Presbyterian
Derry Church
Pre-Inventory Sale Boosts Hershey Store Attendance
The Hershey Department Store opened its Pre-Inventory Sale on Saturday January 12 drawing crowds despite severe weather. Shoppers flocked to bargains, and the event continued beyond its initial rush with sales remaining strong.
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Hershey Department Store
Duyers
Death of Gorman G. Anderson
Funeral services were held for Sergeant Gognan C. Asti who died of pneumonia at Camp C No 329 Base Hospital. He was twenty six and survived by parents and siblings including Elizabeth Ruth Lee and Monroe Anderson. The Hose House and Fire Company paid respects with floral tributes and attendees from the fire department.
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Gognan C. Asti
Camp C
Base Hospital
Elizabeth
Christian J. Ruth
Lancaster
Lee
C. Monroe Anderson
Fire Company
Tax Collectors To Aid Filing In Several Towns
Income tax schedule lists deputy collectors at post offices in Lebanon Middletown Hummelstown Hershey Annville Myerstown Schaefferstown Fredericksbt for dates January through March. Individuals earning $1000 or more in 1917 must file by March 1.
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Lebanon
Middletown
Hummelstown
Hershey
Annville
Ito
Myerstown
Schaefferstown
Fredericksbt
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Slesser
Chas. Shue
Gorman G. Anderson
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