Sousa Opens 34th Hershey Tour With New Official March
Lieut. Com. John Philip Sousa starts his thirty fourth annual tour at Hershey with two concerts. He premiers Sesqui Centennial March for Philadelphia Exposition and two other official marches Grid Iron March and Pride of the Wolverines March. The Sousa Organization adds several soloists to its large band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Philip Sousa
Hershey
Sousa
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
A B Young People to Hold Convention at Mt Gretna
The East Pennsylvania Conference Christian Endeavor Union United Brethren in Christ plans its annual gathering at Mt. Gretna starting Wednesday June 23. Prominent speakers include Rev. Dr. S C Enck Rev. D Gossard and Rev. Dr C H Holzinger with a Sunday closing featuring Rev. A S Goodrich and a large Young People's Congress expected to draw several thousand attendees.
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East Pennsylvania
Christian Endeavor Union United Brethren In Christ
Mt. Gretna
Pennsylvania
R. R. Butterwick
Annville
S. T. Dundore
Mountville
S.C. Enck
Harrisburg
G. D. Gossard
Lebanon Valley College
J. Hal-Smith
Dayton
Ohio
Africa
C. H. Holzinger
Lancaster
Claire Harnish
Palmyra
O. T. Deever
Asa Stanley Goodrich
Chester
N. Y
Goodrich
Hamilton
Saratoga Springs
Pittsfield
Mass
France
New York City
Young People’s Congress
A. S. Goodrich
Tarry
John Elders Take Ride on Nancy Anne
The John Elder Men's Bible Class outing at Valley Glen Park featured a ride on the Nancy Anne steamship chartered by Irvin H. Slesser. Debates centered on engine type with Paul Everett confirming the boat used a non Flint engine. Bowman Snavely led the sandwiches collection with 16 items. The next meeting is planned for September after a June 22 vacation start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elder
Valley Glen Park
Irvin H. Slesser
Paul Everett
Bowman
G. C. Phillips
FH. C. Black
A.T. Heilman
R. H. Taylor
D. L. Ensminger
John McKinne
George I
Strawberry Festival at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
The Luther League of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church hosts a Strawberry Festival on Saturday June 19 on the church lawn from 4 to 8 PM. Plume-made cakes and candy sold to raise funds for the Andhra Christian College building fund with a $10,000 pledge from the Luther League of Pennsylvania.
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Luther League of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Andhra Christian College
Luther League of Pennsylvania
Andhra Cristian College
Fio
India
Prominent Speakers To Be At C E Convention
Five thousand delegates are expected for the 12th Pennsylvania State Christian Endeavor Convention in Hershey from June 28 to July. Evening mass meetings at Hershey Convention Hall feature Rev Daniel A Poling and a slate including Wm Hiram Foulkes Alvin J Shartle C Wallace Petty James C Mace, Floyd W Tompkins.
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Pennsylvania
Christian Endeavor
Hershey
Hershey Convention Hall
Daniel A. Poling
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Marble Collegiate Church
New York City
Hiram Foulkes
Old Stone Presbyterian Church
Cleveland
Ohio
Alvin J. Shartle
C. Wallace Petty
Pittsburgh
James C. Mace
KDKA
Floyd W. Tompkins
Holy Trinity Church
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Christian Endeavor Union
Road Supervisors Indifferent To Road Conditions
Cumberland County citizens face court charges against two road supervisors for neglecting their duties as the Harrisburg Patriot criticizes inaction on rutted and damaged roads. The column urges local groups to push for repairs on the Decolate road and Horseshoe pike, noting new road sections already deteriorating.
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Cumberland County
Harrisburg
Cumberland
Commonwealth
Horsheshoe Pike
Horseshoe Pike
Hershey Industrial School
Deodate Road
Palmyra Automobile Club
Camp No. 705 Initiates Large Class Monday Evening
Initiation of a large class of candidates into Washington Camp No. 705 Patriotic Order Sons of America will be held Monday evening June 21 at 7 30 p m in the Camp Hall at the corner Chocolate and Cocoa avenues. In the 150th anniversary year of Independence the event emphasizes Americanism, education, and the assimilation of immigrants. Patriotic Sons of America are invited to attend the initiation to welcome new members and reaffirm allegiance to God country and flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Chocolate
Cocoa Avenues
Sons of America
Boy Scouts Spend Night in the Open Near Hanoverdale
The Boy Scouts of Troop No. 2 from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church spent an overnight hike to William Seibert’s farm near Hanoverdale. They left at 4 pm, hiked eight miles, cooked supper, and held a campfire with songs and stunts. After a restless night, they had breakfast, played games, and returned to Hershey ready for another trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
William Seibert
Hanoverdale
Hershey
Miss Elizabeth Snyder Struck by Automobile in Hershey
Miss Elizabeth Snyder of Lebanon was struck by an automobile driven by Rena Fultz of Lyonsville while crossing Mast Chocolate Avenue at noon Saturday. Accompanied by Beulah Zeigler of Palmyra, Snyder was taken to Hershey Hospital and is convalescing at home with body bruises. Zeigler was unhurt. both women work in the credit department of the Hershey Chocolate Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Snyder
Lebanon
Rena Fultz
Lyonsville
Snyder
Beulah Zeigler
Palmyra
Hershey Cafe
Hose House
Hershey Hospital
Zeigler
Misa Snyder
Misa Zeigler
The
Jershey Chocolate Co
Sesqui-Centennial Coins Offered by Hershey National Bank
The Hershey National Bank takes limited orders for Sesqui Centennial 50c coins and $2.50 gold coins. Sixty cent coins sell for $1.00 and $2.60 gold coins for $3.50. Limited quantities available and likely to sell fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey National Bank
What Happened to Jones at Park Theatre This Week
Universal Jewel film What Happened to Jones stars Reginald Denny Marian Nixon with Harlan and Zasu Pitts in supporting roles. The drama directed by William A Seiter opens at Hersey Park Theatre for three shows Friday Saturday and Sunday June 17 18 19.
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Jones
William A. Seiter
Hersey Park Theatre
Rinald Denny
Marian Nixon
Reginald
Harlan
Denny
Zasu Pitts
Nina Romano
Lou Tellegen
Margaret Quimby
New York
Universal Company
Bad Hump on Chocolate Avenue in Hershey Kilts Road
Readers report a large hump on West Chocolate Avenue at Park Avenue intersection that makes turning west onto Park difficult and damages car springs. The writer asks which agency is responsible for repair and requests prompt action by the State Highway department, County Commissioners, Township Road Supervisors, or Hershey Highway department.
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West
Chocolate Avenue
Park Avenue
State Highway Department
Township Road Supervisors
Hershey Highway Department
Strawberry Festival at Hershey Men's Club
On Monday June 21 at noon the Hershey Men's Club hosts a strawberry festival in the former Quick Lunch location. Proceeds support the Hershey Baseball Club with cakes and ice cream available and all donations welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Men’s Club
Hershey Baseball Club
Woman's Bible Class Meets at Sand Beach
Derr Presbyterian Sunday School group held its regular monthly meeting at George Fernster's home in Sand Beach on Friday evening in June. Members present included Mrs. John P. Conrad, Mrs. J. B. McClure, Mrs. Russell L. Ginder, Mrs. Morria Wenger, Mrs. Harry Matthews, Mrs. Harry Boyer, Mrs. George Fernster, Mrs. Hocker Mark, Mrs. Elizabeth Godenaur, Mrs. Howard Shelly, Mrs. Anna Tinney, and John H. Cope as teacher.
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Derr Presbyterian Sunday School
George Fernster
Sand Beach
Mra
John P. Conrad
J. B. McClure
Russell L. Ginder
Morria Wenger
Harry Matthews
Harry Boyer
Hocker Mark
Elizabeth Godenaur
Howard
Coming Orchestras at Hershey Park Dance Pavilion
The Hershey Park dancing pavilion attracts large crowds every Wednesday and Saturday. Eddie Brubaker and His Orchestra of Harrisburg play on Saturday June 19. Manni x Orchestra of Harrisburg performs Wednesday June 23. Belmont Club of Harrisburg provides music on Saturday June 26.
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Hershey Park
Eddie Brubaker
Harrisburg
Mannix Orchestra
Jane
Belmont Club
Water to Be Shut Off Monday
A municipal water shutoff is planned for Monday affecting residents served by CIOTHE. Officials urge customers to store water for essential needs and report service issues to the city utilities department.
Storm Shows Up Royalton in Hershey Draw
Royalton lost to Hershey in a 2-2 game called for darkness after six innings. Storm pitched brilliantly with Leithiser and Zimmerman contributing on offense and defense, while Miller was missed from the lineup and several players appeared listless at the plate.
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Storm
J. Horn
Lancaster
Hershey
Hepting
Horn
Seal Y Rhoak Miller
Palmgren
Ae Purcell
Cem
Alberts
Fema
Bomgardner
Zimmerman
Swartz
Tinney
J. P. Horn & CO
OAE Waters
Bren
Hagen
Fritsch
Royalton
Leithiser
Mgardner
Miller
Hershey Beats Hummelstown 10 to 4 in League Tilt
Hershey defeated Hummelstown Friday evening in a lower Dauphin County League game 10 to 4. Leithiser was the pitcher allowing only three hits. The score stood at 10 to 4.
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Hershey
Hummelstown
Leithiser
Peete
Sane
Seete If
Walters
Cf Re
Epeseree Ertman
C . Fae
Duncan
Eevreene
Bricker
Ebersole
Stoudt
P 'Y
Eckenroth
Blackburn
Mullin
Cerane
Hershey Versus Royalton and Hummelstown Schedule
Hershey meets Royalton at Royalton Thursday evening. Highapire hosts Hershey on Park field Friday night. On Tuesday June 22 Hershey faces Hummelstown on the Park diamond. Games start at 6 45 p m. Admission 26c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Royalton
Highapire
Park Field
Hummelstown
Park Diamond
The Man Upstairs at Park Theatre Next Week
The Man Upstairs starring Monte Blue and directed by Roy Del Ruth comes to Park Theatre Monday through Wednesday June 21 22 and 23. Adapted from Derr Biggers The Agony Column the melodrama features Dévore Heinie Conklin John Reeve Southern Helen Dunbar Otto Hoffman Carl Stockdale Stanley Taylor and Arthur Thelasco with authentic dungeon atmosphere and a mix of suspense romance and light comedy.
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England
Warner Ros
Monte Blue
Roy del Ruth
Hiccehee? Park Theatre
E. S. Lowe
Derr Biggers
Dévore
Heinie Conklin
John Reeve Southern
Helen Dunbar
Otto Hoffman
Carl Stockdale
Stanley Taylor
Arthur Thelasco
Mr. del Ruth
Vacation Bible School Opens With Record Attendance
The Community Vacation Bible School opened Monday with 117 present, the largest single day attendance in the school's history. About thirty more children were enrolled, and plans aim to reach families to encourage attendance. Four groups are led by Rev. A G Nye, Miss Bertha Belser, Miss Kathryn Weltmer, and Mrs. Norman Stahle, with room for more pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Vacation Bible School
A. G. Nye
Misa Bertha Belser
Kathyrn Weltmer
Norman Stahle
Children's Day Observed by Church of the Brethren
The Sunday School of the Church of the Brethren East Arena Avenue will observe Children’s Day on Sunday evening June 20 at 7 o’clock. The program includes songs prayers recitations readings and a variety of performances led by students such as Beta Ebersole Wendell McGee Luke Ebersole Mary Eshelman Alma Brandt and Robert I. Cocklin among others with an address and benediction to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
East Arena Avenue
Junior Hinkle
Beta Ebersole
Wendell McGee
Princy Girls
Hershey Camp No 364 Meet Friday June 26 at Theatre
Every member urged to attend the next Hershey Camp No 364 meeting Friday evening at 8 o clock on the second floor of Hershey Central Theatre at the corner of Chocolate and Cocoa avenues. Initiation of candidates and speeches will follow with refreshments.
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Hershey Camp
Hershey Central Theatre
Chocolate and
Cocoa Avenues
Eata
Daisies and Drowsy Daisies in Schoolhouse Verse
Humorous clippings mix verses about bridesmaids daisies and romance with quips about a college crew, a modern girl reformer, village satire, and a long reminiscence on a 1926 Hershey hailstorm and old weather. Names include Martha Jazzabel Amundsen referenced in reminiscence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Jazzabel
Hershey
Amundsen
Fraud Detected At Traverse City Blind Beggar Incident
A boy sits on a sidewalk with a hat over his eyes and cup beside him to beg. A professional blind beggar exposes the ruse, ending the act. The Detroit News notes this scene amid broader social reflections on chivalry and parental habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City
Detroit News
The Impossible Golden Mien and Town Talk Bits
A small town humor note recounts a grocer at Skunks Corners facing a customer complaint about weight and wait. The piece also teases a new resident in town linked to a punny identity about MacPherson, a dentist, and a European mix.
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Skunks Corners
Pesepay
Village Wit and Goats Inspire Odd Newspaper Snippet
A humorous collage of lines about a grandfather bust and a billy goat, a hot dog reference near Podunk and Gobbler's Knob, and a bank teller joke with Mrs Green. The piece blends playful quips and rustic wordplay in a dated rural tone.
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Podunk
Gobbler's Knob
Button Inn
Vaudeville at Hershey Park Theatre Continues Strong
Crowds flock to Hershey Park Theatre for a high grade metropolitan vaudeville bill. This week features What Happened to Jones universal feature, From Bowery to Broadway revue, Versatile Moments of Songs and Dances, Hay Hay skit, Always Rolling Along act, and more. Next week includes The Man Upstairs Warner feature film, Making both ends meet, Nice, Sunshine Valley, and A Boy and Girl Revue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Park Theatre
Jones
Reginald Denny
Follis
LeRoy
Bowery
Broadway
McDonald
Ross
McCloud
Rogers
Hunting and Francis
Sunshine Valley
Canfield Ritchie and Co
Girl Reserves Plan Baked Goods Sale and Camp Fire
The Tri Y Club of Girl Reserves voted to hold a baked food sale with Blue Triangle Girl Reserves on June 26 at the old Traction Company waiting room from 9 until sold. They will display knitted articles by disabled soldiers for sale at low prices to support camp life. A Camp Fire is set for June 29 with stunts and a Camp Fire paper presentation.
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Campbelltown Fire Company
Eventle
Amos F. Geesaman
Palmyra
Palmdale
Ureday
Hummelstown
Union Depositian Kiuretey
Palmie Ate
Perseverance d
Lebanon
Tri-Y Club
Blue Triangle Girl Reserves
Old Traction Company
Mary Heil
Washington
Charlotte Heil
Grace Lloyd
Louise Shay
Lois Gilman
Doctor Hostetter Injured in Auto Crash Near Hummelstown
Dr H H Hostetter returning from Harrisburg fainted at the wheel of a Dodge coupe near Main street and crashed into a telegraph pole. He suffered a fractured skull but later stabilized and was hospitalized at Hershey and Lancaster General with improving condition and expected recovery in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hostetter
Harrisburg
Hummelstown
Main Street
Hostetter
Hershey Hospital
Lancaster General Hospital
Little Stanley Kline Struck by Auto Near Church
Six year old Stanley Kline son of Mr and Mrs Robert Kine of South Cocoa avenue was struck by an auto driven by Paul Hershey of Hershey R I D Sunday morning near Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He suffered only a slight skinning of the right foot as the car stopped in time.
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Stanley Kline
Robert Kine
South Cocoa Avenue
Paul Hershey
Hershey R. I. D
Tanley
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Hershey Department Store Urges Early Coal Purchases
The Hershey Department Store coal yard promotes Read ing anthracite coal for home use as the best quality and advises buying now to avoid higher prices for late delivery. Store urges customers to stock up for the fall season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Department Store
Coal Yard
Reading
Grubb and Grumbine Visit Valley Forge Pilgrimage
Elmer Grubb and Martin Grumbine of Hershey Chocolate Co. took a Sunday trip with Grace Stable and Bertha Neastler to Valley Forge. They viewed Washington's Headquarters and the Washington Memorial Chapel, impressed by the Continental Army encampment scenes from 1777.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Grubb
Martin Grumbine
Hershey Chocolate Co
Grace Stable
Bertha Neastler
Valle Forge
Washington
Washington Memorial Chapel
Birthday Dinner for Mrs George Kreider
A birthday surprise dinner was held Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. George Kreider. Her daughters prepared a chicken dinner in her absence. Invited guests included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Peters and son Jacob, Miss Sara Goodman, Miss Etta Kreider, Mr. and Mrs. William Frederick, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stahle plus Mr. and Mrs. George Kreider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kreider
Wm. Frederick
Camp Hill
Samuel Peters
Palmyra
Jacob
Sara Goodman
Misa Etta Kreider
William Frederick
Mra
Norman Stahle
Town
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Park Theatre
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Ciothe
Hershey Water CO
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AE Alberts
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Ee Torm
Ethene
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Ib Re Zimmerman
C Bomgardner
Sererer Wartz
Ee Robertson
Royalton HO
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Phafflin
Macklin
Houser
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Sipe
P Cohen
Peek
Rene Swartz
Ee Stover
Rf Ee Ieee
Man
Campbelltown
Vacation Bible School
Fred Promo Ano His Orchestra
Hestra
Teddy
Bobby
Fredd
Freddie
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Dee Jay
Mac
Naples
MacPherson
Serge Sult
Green
Fly
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Little Stanley Kline
Grubb
Grumbine
Valley Forge
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