200th Anniversary Services for Derry Presbyterian Church
The Derry Presbyterian Church marks its 200th anniversary with a weekend program June 20 to 22. Activities include hymns, scripture lessons, solos, a historical sketch, reminiscences of former pastors, a lecture on Presbyterianism in central Pennsylvania, greetings from churches and D A R chapters, and a Sunday schedule with worship, sermons by Dr. Geo. B. Stewart, and music selections. Weather permitting, events will be on the church lawn.
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Pennsylvania
George Edward Hawes
D. D
Market’ Square Presbyterian Church
Harrisburg
Penn’ A
E. B. Cassady
A. Buzet
Peccia
Stewart
Hershey Firemen Parade Strives At Annville
Hershey Volunteer Fire Company took part in the Annville parade with a flowered fire engine built by Fred Botts. Ten Hershey firemen led by Wm. Brinker struggled through the 15 mile route before two locals joined to bolster the line and the group vowed to upgrade uniforms and badges for future performances.
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Hershey, Volunteer Fire Company
Annville
Fred Botts
Hershey
Wm. Brinker
Roy Sternberger
Red” Harkins
Bake sale by Faithful Workers at Hershey Market House
The Faithful Workers of the First United Brethren Church will hold a bake sale at the Hershey Market House on Saturday June 21. Proceeds support church activities.
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Faithful Workers Dass of
The
First United Brethren Church
Hershey
Paul Shultz Heads Snake Campaign
The Lebanon Valley Web and Game Protective Association launches an anti water snake drive led by chairman Paul Shultz urging members to kill at least one snake each to reduce fish loss. No bounties due to funds limits, but effort to exterminate is urged and nonmembers are invited to help.
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Lebanon Valley Web & Game Protective Association
Paul Shultz
Paul
Mr. Shultz
The
Lebanon Fish & Game Protective Association
Hia Bs
Boger and Shellenberger Wedding Ties Annville and Baltimore
John H. Boger of Annville married Edna Shellenberger of Myherahoy in Baltimore Maryland on a Thursday in June. The bride is the daughter of George Shellenberger of Marietta and long employed in the Time Department. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs John B Boger of Annville and works in the implement department. They will reside in Annville.
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Edna Shellenberger
Herahioy
John H. Boger
Annville
Baltimore
George Shellenberger
Marietta
Time Department
Boger
John B. Boger
Hershey Free Library Receives New Books
Mr and Mrs Ezra F Hershey donate hundreds of books to Hershey Free Library praised by Miss Baker. The article lauds study and education as keys to success noting libraries and night schools aid personal advancement and that education is power.
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Ezra F. Hershey
Hershey Free Library
America
Dauphin County Sabbath School Convention Sees Record Attendance
The 38th Annual Dauphin County Sabbath School Association convention met at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Highspire on June 12–13, drawing 1197 total registrations. Officers were elected, district school transfers approved, and Elizabethville was invited to host the 1925 convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin County Sabbath School Association
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Highspire
Elizabethville
Shope
United Brethren
Round Top
Conewago
Church of the Brethren
Deodate
Bachmansville
Shenks Union
First United Brethren
Hershey
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Hershey Presbyterian
Pringreek Church of the Brethren
Fishburn
Hockersville
Union
Sand Ch
Evangelical Lutheran
Hoernerstown
Shellsville
Mt. Laurel Church
Irvin H Slesser Buick Burns at Harrisburg Garage
The Buick sedan of Irvin H. Slesser was destroyed by fire Monday evening in Harrisburg Buick Company’s garage while being repaired. A workman drilling a gasoline tank with an electric drill caused a spark to ignite fuel, destroying the car. Insurance covered the loss.
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Irvin H. Slesser
Harrisburg
Buick Company
Park Theatre Opens Doors Early Amid Tuesday Storm
Theatre patrons praised Park theatre management for showing consideration by opening doors as soon as the storm broke, allowing immediate entry. The gesture was welcomed as helpful and appreciated by attendees.
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Park Theatre Management
Hershey Falls to Columbia in Low-Scoring Clash
Hershey lost 6 to 3 at Columbia as the hosts seized the key moments despite equal hitting. Yanke pitched well for Hershey but received weak support while Peiffer of Columbia escaped serious injury after a knee ligament tear in a grounder play.
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Hershey
Columbia
Yanke
Peiffer
Shaub
Cece
Zimmerman
Neylin
Gingrich
Leithiser
Columbia Hoae Sole
Aliepeed
Shefler
Freeman
Kyle
Eline
Apee
Tyes Ee
Retten
Bock
Ceee
Lendenberger
Zimm Lindenberger
Groff
Potts
Hershey Faces Middletown in Saturday Field Clash
Hershey prepares for a Saturday afternoon game against Middletown at Hershey field. The lineup adds Yen and Ens with Ream Hepting Matthews Hanshue and Stover forming a strengthened infield while Shaub battles Columbia’s fleet defense. Miller, Mylin, Ream, and Alberts anchor the defense as fans are urged to attend or buy tickets from J. F. Snavely or Nex Traynor to support the team.
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Yen
Ens
Ream
Hepting
Matthews
Hanshue
Stover
Hershey
Miller
Mylin
Alberts
J. F. Snavely
Nex Traynor
Treasury
Middletown
American Legion Reunion at Hershey Park This Sunday
The American Legion Posts of Central Pennsylvania plan a Hershey Park reunion on Sunday June 22 featuring the dedication of a large flag pole gift to the town. District Deputy Commanders will lead with speakers General Wm Healey General E C Shannon Rev J Shue Major Edgar E Everhart and Col W W Crosby. The American Legion Band will provide a concert and excursions from Reading Philadelphia and other areas will operate to Hershey Park.
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American Legion
Pennsylvania
Hershey Park
Hershey Post
George A. Neff
Harrisburg
Samuel Rothermel
Reading
Paul A. Zeigler
The Old Homestead at Hershey Park Praised by Patrons
The Ella Kramer Stock Co presented The Old Homestead at Hershey Park to large appreciative audiences. Gordon Ruffin as Joshua Whitcomb and Helen Potter Jackson as Matilda Whitcomb earned praise. local artists John Bomgardner and others shone in supporting roles. Stage settings by J. R. Hotchkiss were lauded and the article notes a shift toward wholesome plays with honest characters.
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Ella Kramer Stock Co
Hershey Park
Gordon Ruffin
Joshua Whitcomb
Catederick “Clayton
Cy Prince
Clayton
John Bomgardner
Reuben Whitcomb
Perry D. Bick
Wm. C Shertzer
Levi Swalm
Lloyd Laime
Palmyra
Larion
Jo Ragtig
Mrs. Wiggs
J. R. Hotchkiss
Park Theatre
Shack on hill prompts calls for action
A local town fears a shack on the hill hosts questionable activities and urges authorities to remove it. Parents should know what transpires there, as the structure adds scandal and serves no town purpose.
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Hershey
Middletown to Face Hershey on Park Field Saturday
Hershey meets Middletown at the Park baseball field this Saturday at 3:00 PM. Manear pitches for Middletown previously, while Ream or Hepting are slated to start for Hershey. Fans urged to provide a strong welcome with a large crowd.
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Hershey
Middletown
Manear
Ream
Hepting
Sand Beach Splits Twin Bill With Lyonaville and Hershey
The Sand Beach baseball club split a Sunday doubleheader at Sand Beach as Lyonaville lost 8 to 6 in game one while Hershey’s Moulding Department edged Sand Beach 8 to 7 in the nightcap. A large crowd witnessed two quality contests and Sand Beach seeks more bookings with responsible clubs.
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Sand Beach
Lyonaville
Hershey
Harmony Quartette to Present Music at Church Event
The Harmony Quartette of Bethany Hills panel of Chicago Illinois will present a program of music at the Church of the Irene on June 26 at 7 30 o clock. The quartet features female voices with Warren Heeat and on reader. A hearty invitation is extended to the public to be present.
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Harmony Quartette
Bethany
Subdued Fall Hues Highlight Directoire Palettes At Hershey
O J Traynor announces fall and winter colors from the Hershey Department Store. The Directoire line leads with blues green and turquoise plus three greens and a range of apricot yellow pink and rose shades. Silks revive purples reds and greens while silks show several deep rose pinks and gray tones. Woolens return staples like nutria taupe browns and greens with wine red and old lavender among options.
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O. J. Traynor
Hershey
Directoire
In Love With Love at Park Theatre Opens Monday
The Ella Kramer stock company presents In Love With Love a rollicking Broadway comedy at the Park Theatre. The play frames young romance as a satire on loving love with a strong ensemble including Peggy Haating William Jordan Frederick Clayton Ann Jordan Ella Kramer Robert Metcalf Ralph Crabtree Frank Oakes Harry Lockhart Gordon Ruffin Helen Potter Jackson and more.
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New York
Ella Kramser Stock Co
Park Theatre
Vincent Lawrence
Alia
Peggy Haating
William Jordan
Frederick Clayton Ann Jordan
Ella Kramer
Robert Metcalf
Ralph Crabtree
Frank Oakes
Sunday Afternoon Concert at Hershey Park Bandshell
Fred Pronio's Park Orchestra performs a Sunday program at Hershey Park bandshell featuring Mendelssohn and Wagner selections, Romberg overtures, and operatic numbers from Rigoletto and Henry VI, with a mix of waltzes and dances. The program includes titles such as Tingala Cave and Up Down South, and highlights popular melodies of the era.
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Aneaeeis Wralaial
Slavische R
INTE
Fred Pronio’s Park Orchestra
Hershey Park
Mendelssohn
Waldtenfel
Romberg
Legle
Magssanet
Essel
Henry VI
Mydilleton
Eton
U. B. Church Exceeds Lebanon Valley College Drive
Hershey district surpasses its $3,000 quota in the Lebanon Valley College fund drive with $4,000 raised in two days. Oversubscription continues as the campaign runs through June 25.
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Lebanon Valley College
Hershey
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A.W.H Historical Sketch
Derry
Dudley Buck Ce
A. W. Hartman
Hershey Chocolate Company
Clarence S. Gee
E. P. Robinson
C. Benj. Segelken
George S. Rentz
Pres. Geo. B. Stewart
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L.L.D
Auburn Theological Binary
Presbyterianism
Hershey Firemen
Irvin H
Slesser
Bill
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Punk
Ream Ream
Deate
Sol
Traynor
Zimmy
Thane
Shenandoah
Chocolate Town Boys
Coeees Ktall
U. B. Church
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