Firemen's Fair Now History Was Grand Success
The Hershey Volunteer Fire Company concluded an eight day fair in the Winter Dance Hall. A record crowd attended the final evening as all booths sold out. Kids enjoyed a program led by Billie Brinker and Lewey Brinker, with acts on skates and a monkey costume. The event included boxing bouts, a wrestling match, prizes awarded, and music by the Hershey Band. Proceeds fund enhanced fire protection for the community.
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Hershey Volunteer Fire Company
Billie” Brinker
Lewey
Brinker
Tude
Red Rose City
Lancaster
Patty” Miller
Zimmerman
A. Killian
Elmer Smith
Bill” Zimmerman
K. QO. Hahn
Paul Schlepfer
William Belser
Hershey
Kire Company
Lititz Here on Friday Basketball Clash
Lititz, a member of the Inter County League, hosts Oliveta in a Friday night cage tilt. Speed and defense headline the visiting team as Lititz seeks revenge after a prior 27 to 4 defeat. A large crowd is anticipated for the fast paced game from Down Lancaster Way.
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Lititz
Oliveta
Focal Five
Lancaster Way
Hershey Orchestra Makes Good Debut at Firemen's Fair
A newly formed Hershey Orchestra, assembled for the Firemen's Fair, delivered strong performances despite little rehearsal. The group featured Frank Wentzel, Myrl Smith, Edgar Harkins, John Black, Harry Drescher, Homer Dunkle, and George Runkel with Clinton Hoffer providing vocals, drawing praise from dancers and attendees alike.
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Hershey
Brefore
Clinton Hoffer
Frank P. Wentzel
Myrl Smith
Edgar Harkins
John Black
Harry Drescher
Homer Dunkle
Palmyra
George Runkel
Lebanon
Executive Committee Meeting of Hershey Hummelstown Union
The Hershey Hummelstown Branch of the Dauphin County Christian Endeavor Union held a Thursday meeting on March 9 with Ivan L. Mease as host. It approved exchanges of secretary duties between Mrs Ira Shenk and Miss Ethel McCreary and planned a Branch Rally for April 27 at the United Brethren church in Hummelstown. A new program committee was named and the next Executive Committee gathering was scheduled for April 20 with details to be announced.
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Hershey- Hummelstown
Dauphin County Christian
Endeavor Union
Hershey
Ivan L. Mease
Ira Shenk
Ethel McCreary
United Brethren Church
Hummelstown
Shhenk
Joseph Hershey
Mable Lingle
Ira L. Shenk
Paul Gingrich
Memorial Day Cameraman Sought for Hershey Event
Hershey prepares for Memorial Day with unusual planning as Pathe Exchange of New York considers sending a camera crew to record the day. Officials hopeful but not yet assured that Pathe Weekly will carry the footage.
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Hershey
Pathe Exchange
Yne
New York
Pathe
Hershey Department Store Spring Fashion Show Dates
Hershey Department Store announces its Annual Spring Fashion Show for March 23 24 and 25 with two daily showings at 2 30 and 7 30 on living models. Wecker’s Imperial Orchestra from York will perform and the store will be dressed to a new spring theme. On March 21 Hershey High School alumni games begin at 7 15 with boys and girls teams using inter scholastic rules and a 20 cent admission split between alumni and the high school.
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Hershey Department Store
Wecker
Imperial Orchestra
York
Botts
Hershey H. S
H. S
Alumni Association
Hershey Mother's Club Meets in March Session
The Hershey Mother's Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday night March 14. Miss Kolman gave a violin solo before Dr. Mary Riggs Noble of the State Health Department spoke on a vital subject. Auld Lang Syne was sung and refreshments served before adjournment.
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Hershey Mother’s Club
America
Free Dance Held for Hershey Fire Company Supporters
The Hershey Volunteer Fire Company announces a testimonial dance at Winter Dance Hall on Wednesday March 22 evening. There is no admission charge and all are invited to attend. A drawing for an Overland Touring Car will be held during the event.
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Hershey Volunteer Fire Company
Warning to dog owners as fines rise and licenses urged
Warning to dog owners announces that dogs must not run loose and must be under immediate control with fines from 25 to 200 dollars. It urges securing a dog license or face heavy fines, and notes violators may be arrested and prosecuted. Information on dog keeping laws available from the Department of Agriculture in Harrisburg.
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Department of Agriculture
Harrisburg
Central Theatre Presents The Old Nest and The Devil Within
Goldwyn presents The Old Nest at Hershey Central Theatre on Saturday March 18 with Pathe Review. Next Tuesday March 21 Fox's The Devil Within screens recalling Jack London in part and featuring Bernard Durning directed by George Allen England.
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Goldwyn
Pathe
Dustin ‘Farnum
Fox
Central Theatre
Jack London
The
George Allen
England
Bernard Durning
Olivets Tighten Grip On Lead In Steelton Victory
The Olivets defeated Steelton five 26 to 21 at Steelton gym. Olivets led 8 to 1 early, Steelton tied 16 at halftime, then Olivets surged to victory as Steelton rallied late but could not catch up. Lineup shows Steelton and Olivets players with totals and fouls. Referee was Killinger.
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Olivets
Steel Town
Steelton
River Aggregation
Olivers
Fdg
C. Kraut
E. Kraut
Albright
Boyles
M. Kraut
Boynton
Strine
Clark
Leithiser
Steleton
Killinger
Dinner party hosts honor Old Maids Club members
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boyer entertained at East Derry Road last Sunday with the Old Maids Club. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bye, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and son Allen, Miss Virginian Hershey, Marl Klinger of Middletown, and club members Miss Mayme Garman Miss Myrtle Hershey Miss Caroline Balsbaugh and Miss Jestina Dissinger. The evening featured a delicious dinner and a spirit of Auld Lang Syne.
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Harry Boyer
East Derry Road
Old Maids Club
Winfield Zimmerman
Victor By
Grantville
John Smith
Son Allen
Elizabethtown
Virginian Hershey
Marl Klinger
Middletown
Hermn
Mayme Garman
Myrtle Hershey
Caroline Balsbaugh
Jestina Dissinger
St Patrick's Day Party Planned by Derry Presby School
The L P W Class of the Derry Presbyterian Sunday School will host a St Patrick's Day Party at Pastor Rev Rh H Taylor's home on Friday evening March 17. A pleasant program is planned and refreshments will be served. A silver offering for the Manse Fund will be received during the event.
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Derry Presbyterian Sunday School
Rh. H. Taylor
Public sale at Round Barn near Hershey
A public sale of farming implements cattle horses and mules is set for Friday March 17 at the Round Barn one half mile north of Hershey. Seventeen head of work horses eighteen mules twenty five Holstein cows eighty Holstein heifers and harness and implements will be sold as farms are rented boenanta who have their own stock. Sale starts at 11 o'clock sharp with terms announced. Free trolley service between Hershey and Round Barn. Auctioneer J C Hess.
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Round Barn
Hershey
Olstein
Boenanta
Sie
J. C. Hess
Dining Rooms Boost for Hershey Employees
A Hershey Dining Rooms advocate argues warm noon meals raise worker efficiency and comfort. Regular patrons from within and outside Hershey praise hygienic preparation, balanced menus, and costed meals, contrasting warm service with cold lunches.
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Hershey
Hershey SH girls host Lebanon Valley Co Eds Saturday
Hershey High School girls basketball meet Lebanon Valley College Co Eds at 3:00 with a balanced, fast half. The Hershey boys follow against Millersburg HI. 5. Admission is twenty cents for both games and a seat for everyone.
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Hershey SH
Lebanon Valley College
Hershey High
Millersburg HI
I. S
Missionary Convention Set for Hershey YWCA
The seventh annual Christian and Missionary Alliance convention will meet in the YWCA cafeteria Hershey. Sessions are Monday March 20 at 7 30 PM Tuesday 2 30 PM and 7 30 PM with Rev. Wm Franklin of Old Orchard Maine and missionaries Miss Dunham India and Miss Hilty Central China expected to attend. All are welcome.
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The
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Hershey
Wm. Franklin
Old Orchard
Maine
Miss QO
Dunham
India
Hilty
China
Chimney Shape and College Critique Highlighted
A discussion notes that a round chimney offers advantages over a square design by reducing friction and optimizing wall surface. A NYU professor ridicules modern colleges as luxury clubs, criticizing easy courses and suggesting stricter discipline for students.
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Hershey Orchestra
C. E. Executive Comm
Manheim
Hahn
Gochenaar
Homer
Wreye
Ilostetter
Tae
Witmeyer
Rag Clark
Bev Enen
Leichiner
Stover
W. Zimmerman
Hershey Central Theatre
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Drug Department
Hershey Store
Hershey Trust Company
Post Office
L. V
Missionary Convention
G. Sihler
New York University
Butler
Columbia
Peanut
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