Hershey News Briefs Include Diet of Community Happenings
Hummelstown National Bank awarded nw building contract to S. B. Shiffer. Local notes report resignations and hires at Hershey Department Store with Miss Rohrer leaving for Hanover and Eva Bomgardner replacing her. Community events include dances, 500-card parties, visits by notable locals, a fatal quarry accident, and various social and school activities. Witnesses attend Harrisburg inaugural parade and Pinchot address via wireless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummelstown National Bank
S. B. Shiffer
Mary Keller
Hallgren
Miss Rohrer
Palmyra
Hershey
Hanover
Eva Bomgardner
A.M. Hartman
Lebanon
Hershey Department Store
Harry Clark
Hartman
Miles Edris
Laroy
Fredericksburg
Wm. McKinne
Samuel Marks
New York
William Zimmerman
Simonie Levone
Bradley
Swataka
Robert Rohrer
Cuba
Mothers’ Club
Hamlet
John J. Howard
Lebanon’ High School
J. Farrell
Mohnton
John McInerney
Ted Lewis
Eddie Fitziimons
Kid’ Murray
Harrisburg
Tom Black
Frank Kegerreis
Harry Hershey
Kraft
Herra
Pinchot
A. W. Snavely
H. N
Weatinghouse
A. W
George Morris
Mira Mildred Hertzler
Mechanicsburg
8. W. Peters
Mra
George Krelder
Prof
A. M. Hinkle
Louisa Zinner
Howard Holeberg
Mra. S
Hechindore
Harry Christ
Christ
Quentin
Howard Shutter
Irvin Gordon
Misgea Hilda
Gladys Christ
C. I’. Kreider
Cleona
George Adama
Aroha St
Apply
Aroha Atrest
Hershey Twentieth Anniversary Celebration Plan Proposed
A Hershey committee outlines plans for a grand Twentieth Anniversary celebration on May 30 1917 including a national speaker, bands, a parade with all departments, exhibits of the chocolate making process, and prize displays to attract wide newspaper notice and a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. R. Murrie
Wm. H. LebkieHer
Ezra F.hershey
F. B. Snavely
J. E.snyder
George J. Eppley
Chas. V. Glynn
Jas, B. Leithiser
H. N. Herr
J. R. Snavely
Hershey
Hershby
National Trio to Close Hershey Lyceum Course
On Friday January 26 Hershey Central Theatre hosts the National Trio the final act of the Hershey Lyceum Course. A $25 deficit remains and fifty more attendees are urged to fill the last number, supporting the ladies who guarantee the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Trio
Hershey Lyceum
Hershey Central Theatre
Hershey
No Easy Picking In Hershey
A Hershey Monday report describes five men claiming army service and traveling coast to coast pan handling townspeople. The piece denounces their lack of genuine service, urges scrutiny by post committees, and argues against funding their travel as a nuisance that should instead compel work.
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Hershey
Hershey Post to Attend Harrisburg Legion Meeting
Hershey Post No 386 plans to attend a Harrisburg American Legion event Saturday January 20 1923 with National Commander Owsley State Commander Healy and State Adjutant Josky visiting. A mammoth mass meeting will be held at 8 o clock in the Technical High School auditorium Walnut Street. Members from the Congressional District urged to attend and Hershey Post to be present. Ex service men not in the Legion invited to accompany Hershey Post. All attendees to meet at Post headquarters to ride the 8 o'clock car to Harrisburg.
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Harrisburg
American Legion
Owsley
Legion
Hershey Post
Post
The Old Homestead at Hershey Central Theatre
The Old Homestead stars Theodore Roberts and a famed cast and comes to Hershey Central Theatre on Friday and Saturday January 19 and 20. The film features a powerful storm scene with twenty wind machines and a four inch pipeline, showing the town destruction but preserving the title home. Tickets are 25 cents, with higher prices in Harrisburg and Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Star
Hershey Central Theatre
Theodore ‘Roberts
Geo. Fawcett
T. Roy Baines
Fritzi Ridgway
Harrison Ford
Kathleen O'Conner
James Mason
Ethel Wales
Paramount
Denman
Thompson
Josh
Ganzey
Anid
Theodore Roberts
Jack
Seth
Ann
Harrisburg
Lebanon
National Trio at Hershey Lyceum Course Night of Entertainment
The fifth and final Hershey Lyceum Course event at Hershey Central Theatre features the National Trio presenting Love Among the Lions and Potato Soup. Mr Keith Conover Miss Thora Keeler Miss Evelyn Forda star in short plays with interludes of music and humor, praised for heart interest and professional schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Lyceum
Hershey Central Theatre
Keith Conover
Thora Keeler
Evelyn Forda
Hershey Mothers Club Dance Planned for February Night
The Hershey Mothers Club announces a big dance at the Hershey Winter Dance Hall on Thursday evening February 1 with music described as entrancing. Doors open 8 15 pm to 11 30 pm, admission 50 cents, refreshments served, and a garden like decor promised to delight attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Mothers’ Club
Hershey
Mothers’ Club
Local Camps Invite Members to Thursday Service
All members of the Hershey Camp P 0 S of A and W.O.W. are invited to a special service at First U B Church Thursday evening at 7 oclock. Meet in the basement rear of the Hershey Inn. Not limited to local camp members. includes members of both fraternities. Large attendance urged.
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Hershey
W.O
U. B
Hershey Inn
Ella Kramer Stock Company to Play Hershey Park
Hershey Park plans a new stock company the Ella Kramer Stock Company will present next season. They recently completed a 15 week engagement in Sunbury after a successful run in Williamsport and are praised as the best ever to appear at Hershey.
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Hershey Park
Thespians
Ella Kramer
Hershey
Williamsport
Sunbury
Luttringer
The
Park
Added Attraction In Home Ties At Hershey Theatre
The Junior Dramatic Club of Hummelstown presents Home Ties at Hershey Central Theatre on Monday evening February 5 as a benefit for Mrs. Paul Zentmeyer’s Sunday School class. Directed by Harry R. Laucks, the cast features Miss Gertrude Cassel, Christian Holler, Oscar Laucks, Miss Ruth Ebersole, Miss Alberta Sourbeer, Bernard Laucks and others with a special song and dance by Oscar Laucks and Miss Maud Taylor reputed to rival Keith circuit acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Dramatic Club
Hummelstown
Hershey
Hershey Central Theatre
Paul Zentmeyer
Harry R. Laucks
Dauphin County
Gertrude Cassel
Christian Holler
Oscar Laucks
Misa Ruth Ebersole
Alberta Sourbeer
Bernard Laucks
Mary Ebersole
Rachael Grove
Earneat Spangler
Maud Taylor
Keith
Franklin and Marshall Glee Club Concert at Hershey
The Franklin and Marshall College Glee Club of Lancaster will present a concert at Hershey Central Theatre on Thursday evening in March. The program is under the John Elder Men’s Bible class of Derry Presbyterian Sunday School and may include an additional attraction to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin and Marehall College
Lancaster
Hershey Central Theatre
Thureday
John Elder Men
Derry Presbyterian Sunday School
Mothers Club Weighs Change to Parent-Teacher Association
Hershey Mothers Club votes to dissolve and reorganize as a Parent-Teacher Association at February meeting. Members urge large turnout for action. A Pennsylvania Congress of Mothers and PTA message invites participation in Harrisburg conferences February 8 with talks and a Dauphin County group formation possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Mothers’ Club
Mothers’ Club
Parent-Teacher Association
C. E. Kiernan
Pennsylvania Congress of Mothers’ and Parent- Teachers Association
Somerset
Freida L. Shay
Hershey
Penn’a
Shay
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
4Th
Walnut Streets
E. E. Kiernan
Kilgore Warns on Dog Licenses and Game Notice
Kilgore game warden urges dog licensing by January 15 1923 with fines and leash rules. He notes many dogs roam streets and calls for enforcement. The Lebanon Valley Fish and Game Protective Association asks sportsmen to feed coveys of quail and pheasants to aid winter survival. Licenses available from Mr Kilgore at 221 Aretha Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. T. Kilgore
Kilgore
Lebanon Valley Fish and Game Protective Association
Mothers' Club Card Party Planned for Jan 29
The Mothers Club hosts a card party at Hershey Tea House on Monday at 8:00 PM with several prizes. Proceeds aid Hershey Kindergarten. No refreshments served to save time. Community turnout urged for the season's largest event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Hershey
Oyster Day Observance At Trinity Lutheran Hershey
The Men a Bible Class of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church plans oyster suppers in the church basement on Saturday afternoon and evening January 27. A Friday January 26 potato soup event precedes the oyster meal, marking January 27 as Oyster Day in Hershey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Hershey
Hershey Park to Add Tree Top Coaster This Season
Hershey Park announces a new thrill named A Ride Over the Tree Tops to debut on Decoration Day behind the park cafe. The 3000 foot coaster will climb 75 feet, traverse Spring Creek, and race along the ridge above tree tops. The Philadelphia Toboggan Company will construct the ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Park
Spring Creek
Philadelphia Toboggan Company
Olivers to Face York Collegians in Friday Clash
The Hershey Olivers meet the York Collegians Friday on the Hershey Men’s Club floor. York’s squad is in fast form after beating Millersville and St Mary’s Club, with Fahs and Stickler at forward and Loucks at center.
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Hershey Olivers
York Collegians
Hersey
Collegians
Millersville
St. Mary’s Club
York
Olivers
Fahs
Stickler
Loucks
Sphinx Spangler
York Professionals
Wallace
Johnny Gill
Mock Trial Show Delights Hershey High School
The junior class staged a mock trial at Central Theatre on Tuesday January 16 as part of class spirit. The Great Chicken Case featured Judge Hiram Hayseed and a cast including Alex Magrini John Simpson and Esther Walmer with Vernon Puffer Clyde Ebersole and others.
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Hershey High School
Central Theatre
Court House At
Pumpkin Corners
Hiram Hayseed
Alex Magrini
John Simpson
Hackman
Ei Ee Sumner Webster Wynde
Esther Walmer Mra
R. A. Penitent
Mildred Hocker
Johnson
John Henry Bomgardner
Henry Henpeck
P. Belcer
Vveeeeeeess Wim
Jesse James
Earl Nyers Hindets
Herbert Winters
Tecreeees
Gladys Christ
Crpeceraes Vens Aes
Hershey High Honors Foster
Hershey High School paid tribute to Stephen Collins Foster on Friday January 12. A program featured a biography and student performances of his noted songs including Old Folks at Home My Old Kentucky Home Old Black Joe and related pieces. Students Lucile Gilman Antionette Bilotta Gladya Christ Ayapaelina Savantio Nilea Long George Zeigler Phene McCormick participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Collins Foster
Pennsylvania
Old Kentucky
Joe
Foster
High Sch II
High Sch II, Sextette(a) “Old Dog Tray (B), “My Old Kentucky Home” Lucile Gilman
Antionette Bilotta
Gladya Chriat
Ayapaelina Savantio
Nilea Long
George Zeigler III
Victrola
Pheneee McCormick
Secrevectetres
Epiphany Celebration in Greek Church Calendar
Bulgarian residents of Steelton prepare for the Epiphany rites in the Greek Church calendar. Ceremonies include the cross throwing into the Susquehanna river. The Bulgarian centennial celebration in Washington is to invite attendance.
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Steelton
Susquehanna
Washington Fs
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New Stock Co
F. & M. Glee Club
Misa Darrow
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