Senior Class to Present Prof Pepp at Park Theatre
Hershey High School seniors present Prof Pepp a class play directed by Miss Mary Gregg Darrow at Park Theatre Monday evening May 19 1924 at 815. Cast includes Professor Peterkin Pepp John H Bomgardner Victor Breneman Howard Green and Lillian Ricker with a large student ensemble. Tickets from any pupil adults 35 cents school children 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey High School
Professor Pepp
Park Theatre
Mary Gregg Darrow
Pepp
Russia
Father
Minerva
Peterkin Pepp
Ohn H. Bomgardner
C. B. Buttenbuster
Victor Breneman
Howard Green
Bedie
Buster Brown
Ehis
Sim Batty
Tecow
Benson
Noisy Fleming
William Spangler
Pink Hatcher
Herbert W Alexander Magiihi
Betty Gardner
Minerva Boulder
Skowhegan
Mildred Hocker
Petunia Muggins
Olga Stopski
Bilotta
Kitty Clover
Irene van Hilt
Lillian Ricker
Caroline Kay
Happy Little Fr
Mne Baker
Leah Brehm
Gladys Kathryn Miller
Walton Wiley
Edward Savastio
Earl Nye
Marion Hess
George Zeigler
Lucile Gilmandred Palmer Vivian Drew
Gladys Christ Kohr
Esther Walmer
Rhoda Verger
Hershey High Tops Hummelstown In Tight League Game
Hershey High defeated Hummelstown High 2 to 1 on the latter’s field in a Lower Dauphin County League clash. Stover pitched well for Hershey with eight strikeouts as Long collected the lone Hershey hit. A key fourth inning error allowed Curry to score the deciding run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey High
Hummelstown High
Dauphin
Ie Lefterd
Curry
Stover
Hershey
Hummelstown
Long
Wertman
Ebersole
Big Time At P O A Initiation At Hershey Park May 19
Washington Camp No LO will hold an initiation and social Monday May 19 in the camp room by Hershey Park. All P O members are urged to attend for a memorable occasion with eats, smokes, and speakers as the last initiation before summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Camp
Ne LO
Hershey Park
P. O
Wet Weather Halts Planting and Plowing in Pennsylvania
Wet conditions slow spring planting and plowing across Pennsylvania farms. By May 1 planting is 30 percent of normal, and plowing 64 percent. Winter wheat 85 percent, rye 90, hay 86, pasturage 77 percent of normal. Labor demand 93 percent, supply 80 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Lehman Family Trip to Charlestown West Virginia
Mr and Mrs Amos H Lehman and son Wesley with Mr and Mrs Simon Espenahade and daughter Irene and Edward Hoffman motored to Charlestown West Virginia last Sunday to visit Mr Lehman s brother The 234 mile journey took 934 hours
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos H. Lehman
Wesley
Simon Espenahade
Irene
Edward Hoffman
Charlestown
W. Va
Mr. Lehman
Card of Thanks for Rebekah Rauch
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness sympathy letters and floral tributes after the death of our elder and aunt Rebekah S Rauch. J C and A L Rauch nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah S. Rauch
J. C
A. L. Rauch
Hershey To Have Baseball Team
Hershey plans to form a local baseball team opening a season on Friday May 30. O J Traynor will manage with J F Snavely as secretary treasurer and Dr H G Mumma and Jas Murray as advisors. Players from Hershey Chocolate Co. form a nucleus and fans are urged to support the club throughout the season in a financially sensible, pay as you go approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Cauk
Hershey Men’s Club
J. F. Snavely
O. J. Traynor
H. G. Mumma
Jas. Murray
O. J.traynor
Hershey Chocolate Co
Bill Leithiser
Bill Hyland
Traynor
Snavely
Strange Pocketbook Mystery Returns Fifty Five Dollars
Oliver Keck of the purchasing department lost a pocketbook with $55 from his inner coat pocket at the Hershey Men's Club. Two weeks later he found the wallet under his pillow at 3 a.m. and kept his money after opening a savings fund at the Hershey Trust Co. The tale suggests a practical joke or a guilty conscience behind the disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Keck
Land of Nod
Hershey Men's Club
Altho
U. S
Mr. Keck
Hershey Trust Co
Keck
Monarchs face Motor Patrol in evening baseball game
The Hershey Monarchs meet the State Motor Patrol in a local diamond clash at 5 30 p m. Sam Zimmerman will pitch for the Monarchs and High School star Long will catch for the Motor Patrol. Batteries to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Monarch
State Motor Patrol
Monarchs
Sam
Zimmerman
Long
Motor
Eighth Grade Essays Spark Prize Winners in Hygiene Class
Eighth Grade students wrote essays titled A Visit to Microbe Land under playful pen names. Prizes went to 8A student Grace Lloyd for Shakespeare Birthday Book and A Luther Hinkel for Pocket Knife, and 8B students Mae Graybill and B Leo Graybill won similar awards for Shakespeare Birthday Book and Pocket Knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa McKinstry
Grace Lloyd
A. Luther Hinkel
Mae Graybill
Leo Graybill
Hummelsown Woodmen To Hold Another Class Adoption
Hummelsown Camp No 10714 Modern Woodmen of America schedules a May 22 8 pm class adoption at Summelstown Camp with plans for initiations. Local and neighboring camp members urged to attend. Harrisburg police report 100 more intoxication arrests in Jan-Apr compared with 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummelstown Woodmen
Summelstown
Modern Woodmen of America
Harrisburg
Derry Presbyterian Church Plans 200th Anniversary Observance
The Derry Presbyterian Church prepares for its 200th anniversary from June 20 to 22. Auburn Seminary President Dr. Stewart will lead as principal speaker, with living former pastors in attendance. Historical notes tell of the church origins near Spring Creek and among Scotch Irish settlers, a 1724 first record, and legends of William Penn and the old pewter communion service.
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Derry Presbyterian Church
Derry
Stewart
Auburn Seminary
Auburn
Historical Society of Philadelphia
Richard
Thomas Penn
Spring Creek
America
Macaulay
Richard King
London
Goldsmith’s Company
Richard the First
William Penn
Wm. Bertram
John Roan
Oata
Jas. Anderson
First Presbyterian Church
New York City
Donegal
Paxt
Bertram
Paxton
O Bees
Sota
Universit
Edinburgh
Derry Axton
John Bide
Nathaniel Snowden
Joshua Williams
Jasuse Sharon
John M. Boggs
Andrew D. Mitchell
Ite
New Church
Albert Barnes Williamson
Rene
R. H. Taylor
Near East Relief Pleads in Churches for Help
Representatives of the Near East Relief plan to address Bible Schools and pulpits on Sunday to urge support for the relief fund. The plea highlights destitution in the Moslem world and notes about 50,000 boys and girls cared for by the organization. The piece cites Philadelphia Bundle Day and calls Hershey to hold a similar clothing drive with vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near East Relief
Near East
Philadelphia
Hershey Red Cross
Hershey
Surprise Party At A G Snyder Home
A surprise party was held at the home of A G Snyder in Sand Beach on Saturday evening. Attendees included numerous family and friends, with many relatives named among the guests.
National Confectioners' Association May Meet in Chicago
The annual convention will open in Chicago May 19 with business sessions at the Drake Hotel and an exposition at Municipal Pier. Manufacturers will set up model candy factories and showcase new equipment including a 20 pound caramel and a 24 by 9 inch nouger as a centerpiece.
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National Confectioners’ Association
Chicago
Drake Hotel
Municipal Pier
Farewell Party For Snavely Leaving For Bethany
Friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs Harper Snavely on Thursday evening for a farewell party before their departure to Bethany. Attendees included several local residents and couples such as Claude Schlaugh Jacobceedom Martha Henry John Zug and Annie Giple among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Harper Snavely
Bethany
Hose
Claude Schlaugh
Mre
Jacob.ceedom
Martia Henry
John Zug
John Stahley
Annie Glipe
Mamie Gipe
Eather Light
Martha Henry
Marian Leedom
Myrtle Helsey
Mildred Helsey
Rather Weathafer
Paul Gipe
Solomon Gips
Darwin Holesy
Hershey Daily Vacation Bible School Enrollment
Enrollment for Hershey Daily Vacation Bible School opens May 21 1924. Children four years and up may enroll for June morning sessions from 9 to 11 daily excluding Saturdays, to determine grade divisions. Parents urged to submit enrollment blanks promptly for proper planning.
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Hershey Daily Vacation Bible School
Emeaday
Hershey
Musical at Campbelltown Sunday Evening
The King's Daughters Class of Salem Reformed Sunday School Campbell town will present a musical Sunday evening May 18 at 7 15 in the church. Directed by William Horst the program features choruses duets cartels pantomimes violin solo by Helen Flickinger cello solo by Hilda Gingrich saxophone solo by Harry Flickinger piano duet by Esther Gingrich and Mrs Elvin Miller and a reading by Edith Mengle. A silver offering for charity will be lifted.
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King’s Daughters
Salem Reformed Sunday School
Campbelltown
William Horst
Elen Flickinger
Hilda Gingrich
Harry Flickinger
Helen
Ensminger Wedding Reception Given at Home
A wedding reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ensminger honored Merle L. Ensminger and his bride Miss Opal Hartman formerly of Palmyra. A dinner was served to numerous Ensminger family members and relatives, including Saylor Hartman and sons, Harold Wayne Millard, Ruth and David Ensminger, Emma and Ella Fetterolf, Rudolph Kenenite and family, Cleo Horst and Isabel, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gsoph Ensminger
Merle L. Ensminger
Opal VV. Hartman
Saylor Hartman
Palmyra
Jno. R. Ensminger
Harold, Wayne
Millard
Daniel Ensminger
Jno
S. Ensminger
David Ensminger
Ruth
David, Jr
Howard Gerberich
Cleo Horst
Isabel
Emma Fetterolf
Misa
Ella Fetterolf
Mia
Rudolph Kenenite
Cee
Anna
Sara
Eva
Hershey Alumni Cake Sale Saturday
A cake and candy sale will be held Saturday morning May 17 in the Hershey Market House under the Hershey High School Alumni Association. Members of the Alumnae are preparing a large assortment of confections for the sale and all association members are asked to donate cakes or candies and bring them to the Market House or arrange for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Market House
Hershey High School Alumni Association
Kathryn Henry Graduates From Polyclinic Hospital Nursing Class
Miss Kathryn Elsie Henry daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris Hig he of Hershey was among the nurses to graduate from Polyclinic Hospital. Exercises were held Monday evening in the Macon Temple with the class recognizing the nursing profession and its standards.
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Kathryn Elsie
Morris Highes
Hershey
Polyclinic Hospital
Maconic Temple
Nurein Americhen
van Ven Dee
Lactlebrg
Sant
Hershey Hospital Opens For Inspection
Hershey Hospital on W Chocolate Avenue near Hershey Cafe will host public and medical fraternity inspections on Saturday and Sunday May 17 and 18. The modern facility offers private and semi private rooms and will admit patients after the event for those needing hospital care in Hershey and surrounding towns. Contagious cases will not be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Hospital
W. Chocolate Avenue
Hershey Cafe
Hershey
Palmyra
Hummelstown
Campbelltown
Union Deposit
May Hop at Hershey Park Dance Hall
The 10th annual May Hop will be held at the Hershey Park dance hall on Wednesday evening, May 21, with dancers coming from Harrisburg, Lebanon, Hummelstown, Elizabethtown, Fete Annville and nearby areas. Dancing runs 8:15 to 11:15 with Banjo-Saxo and Major's orchestras and a transformed Alice In Wonderland setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Park
Harrisburg
Lebanon
Hummelstown
Elizabethtown
Fete Annville
Major
Saturday Morning Gym Class Holds Third Track Meet
Miss Cleora McKinstry's Saturday morning class at the YWCA held its third track meet. Winners include Cath Leibfried Esta Black Mildred Harkins Felon Gerth Catherine Leibfried Irene Louillard Esther Pass Hilda Badger Irene Souillard Helen Gerth Ruth Frehn and more as the event wrapped with an 8 o'clock hike and treats for the kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleora McKinstry
Saturda
Cath Leibfried
Esta Black
Broad
Mildred’ Harkins
E Leibfried
Felon Gerth
Catherine Leibfried
Helen Gerth
Hilda Badger
Esther Pass
Irene Lard
Irene Louillard
Hijadger
Irene Souillard
Ruth Frehn
Hershey High School Notes Annual Exhibit and Plays
The Hershey High School hosts a student exhibit featuring drawing from seven grades, basketry, sewing, and woodworking across grades six through ten. The Senior Class presents a farcical comedy Professor Pepp on May 19 at Park Theatre with tickets 35 cents adults 25 cents children. Commencement follows May 23 at Park Theatre with Dr A Bonn Van Ormer as speaker and Frank Wentzel directing music. prizes will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Park Theatre
A. Bonn van Ormer
Juniata Cals
Frank P. Wentzel
Reverend Gene Bailey Convalesces After Illness
Reverend Gene Bailey, confined to Harrington Hospital for about two weeks, shows signs of recovery. Friends in Hershey hope for his early return as he regains health from illness with support from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Webster Bailey
Harrigburg Hospital
Eable Farm
Hershey
Movies At Park Begin Saturday Evening
Beginning Saturday evening May 17 the cinema program moves from the 4 Central Theatre to the Hershey Park Theatre. The change affects showings planned for the upcoming weekend and curves the venue for local filmgoers.
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4 Central Theatre
Hershey Park Theatre
Ella Kramer Stock Co Opens Season at Park Theatre
The Ella Kramer Stock Company returns for a second summer engagement at the Park Theatre on Monday May 26 after a Sunbury run. The opening program features The Cat and the Canary with Miss Ella Kramer leading a varied lineup of plays including The First Love and The Clinging Vine, praised for its clean, up-to-date comedies and dramas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Kramer
Hershey Park Theatre
Park Theatre
Sunbury
Miss Ella
Misser
C. A. Braisted
I Gilday
Ss Kramer
Hershey Clinic Opens With Baby Show Winners
The Hershey Clinic launch included a baby show amid damp weather. Contestants from Hershey Union Deposit Palmyra Deodate Elizabeth town Swatara Station competed. judges chose Geraldine Dupler as cutest, Jean Lingle as prettiest, and Harry Sanley as best developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Monroe Hughes
Jean Phillips
Geraldine
Union Deposit
Zelma M. Shreffler
Richard Kulp
Palmyra
Harry J. Sanley
Norman Risser
June Snyder
Jean Lingle
Samuel Farrer
Deodate
Pauline Shertzer
F. C
Betty Jean Rheam
Elizabethtown
Bobby Ulrich
Dorothy Risser
Swatara Station
Geraldine Dupler
Harry Sanley
Prizes Awarded in Junior Contest at Hersey Men’s Club
Last Saturday morning the Her shey Men’s Club Junior Class hiked to Sand Beach with a return stop at Patt’s Hill for wood craft and athletic contests. Prizes were awarded to the first four in each event. The planned route to Union Deposit was altered by poor roads. Field events are scheduled for May 17 at Park Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Men’s Club
Sand Beach
Union Deposit
Return
Union
Patt’s Hill
Hershey High Seniors Visit Harrisburg Court
Hershey High School senior class toured Harrisburg visiting the county jail and attending Civil Court sessions. The trip, arranged for Commercial Law students, let them hear arguments in several cases and learn how the judiciary operates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey High School
Hburg
Commercial Law
Birthday Dinner Honored Walter Sipe Family Children
A birthday dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Sipe on Patt s Hill on Sunday May 11 to honor Elwood six and Louise three. Guests included Harry Lightner Carlisle George Mice LeRoy New Cumberland Paul Sipe Clarence Weat Fairview Walter Sipe children Elwood Louise Mervin Sipe Pearl and George Sipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sipe
Patt’s Hill
Elwood
Louise
Mra
Harry Lightner
Carlisle
Eorge Mice
LeRoy
New Cumberland
Paul Sipe
Paul and
Clarence
Weat Fairview
Geo, Sipe
Mervin Sipe
Pearl
George Sipe
Rally at Union Deposit This Sunday
A Sunday evening rally at the Reformed Church Union Deposit will feature song scripture reading and prayer. Prof. Hones Sopra solo and Rev MacDonald will give addresses followed by a congregational offering and benediction.
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Prof
West Virginia
Motor Patrol
A G Snyder
John F. Rathvon
Wayne Rathvon
Harvey Etter
C. K. Yerger
Dora
Behney
Wm. B. Snyder
Joseph Shenk
Cassel
Walter
Harriet
Wm. D. Snyder
John Etter
Paul
Esther
Catherine
E. M. Snyder
J. A. Hummer
Earl
Wm. Houser
Mark
Betty
A. D. Houser
Bernard
Harry Ream
M. M. Moyer
Carl
Beulah Shank
Mildred Mio
Ee Rachael Grunden
Erma Rathven Hummer
Elizabeth Gruber
Dame Snyder
Frances Breach
Rhoda Yerger
Ee, Moyer
Mary Snyder
Lizzie Snyder
Sara Snyder
Harold Yerger
Harold Mayer
Carl Snyder
Ralph Grube Clyde
G Verger
Harry Snyder
David Mayer
Grunden
A Snyder
Erma
Verna
Adam
Daily Vacation Bible School
Hershey Alumni
Kathryn Henry
Polyclinic
Gene Bailey
Ella Kramer Stock Co
Union Deposit Cane
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