Hershey Prepares for Brethren Conference Week
Hershey hosts the Conference of the Church of the Brethren from June 3 to 10. The committee reports major improvements including a new hardwood floor stage and amenities while stressing public welcome and no theatre amusements during sessions. Attendance is hoped to surpass 50 000 with 100 000 possible.
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Conference of the Church of the Brethren
Hershey Inn
Hershey
Convention Hall
Ay . Stover
J. Hugh Ham
L. R. Holsinger
R. McFadden
L. A
Yeuh Holsinger
W. D. Keller
S. H. Garnst
Mary P. Elsenberger
LS. Koeppen
Epper
Ugustine Smith
Leis Blough
Ellis M. Studebaker
J.C. Myers
J. S. Nordinger
King C. Finnell
W. Lear
Daniel West
J. Allen Miller
Pe Euaiee J. Libby
H .F. Richards
J. M. Henry
Lyman Standards
W. Peters
Edward Frantz
American Legion Reunion Big Event
The American Legion Posta of Central Pennsylvania plans a Hershey Park reunion on Sunday June 22 featuring the dedication of a large flag pole donated to the town. Reading railroad will run several excursions including one from Philadelphia. District depot commanders and state leaders will oversee events with invited officials from multiple towns.
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American Legion
Posta
Pennsylvania
Hershey Park
Hershey Post
Reading Railroad
Hershey
Philadelphia
George A. Neff
Harrisburg
Samuel Rothermel
Reading
Paul Aler
York
H. R. Shreiner
Columbia
Earl A. Ziegenfun
Bethlehem
Chas. A. Gebert
Tamaqua
David J. Davis
Scranton
Wm. B. Healey
Wilkes-Barre
Edward Martin
Washington
John Rose
Mease Attending Presbyterian General Assembly in Grand Rapids
Ivan L. Mease left Thursday for Grand Rapids to attend the 136th Annual General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U S A as a commissioner representing Carlisle Presbytery. Mrs Mease and son accompany him and will visit Therman Silks in Detroit while he attends. He will return to Hershey after brief Detroit stay.
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Ivan L. Mease
Grand Rapids
Mich
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Carlisle
Menee
Eon
van Robert
Mease
Detroit
Therman Silks
Park Theatre Opens With Good House
Hershey Park opens its summer season with the Ella Kramer Stock Co presenting Scrambled Wives as the opening farce. The two thirds full crowd amid weather concerns signals a strong season ahead with additions Harry Lockheart Ruth Elliot and Peggy Hastings. J R Hotchkiss debuts as scenery director and plans tasteful stage settings.
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Ella Kramer
Hershey Parentre
Hershey Park
Harry Lockheart
Ruth Elliot
Peggy Hastings
Gordon Ruffin
Frederick Clayton
Wesley Barney
Ralph Crabtree
Bruno Wick
Helen Potter Jackson
J. R. Hotchkiss
Hershey
Ella Kramer Stock Co
Miss Kramer
Children Day at U B Church Sunday Program
On Sunday evening June 1 at 7 o clock the First United Brethren Sunday School will observe its annual Children s Day with a devotional, welcome, and a program of readings songs tableaux and drills performed by boys and girls from the classes.
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First
United Brethren Sunday School
A. G. Nye
Helen Keener
Doroth Raybaker
Russel Lingle
Reading
Daddy
Earl Houser
Daisy Drill
Iby Bix Jonner
Jone Iby
Eileen Cole
Soho
Daniel Brubaker
Itermediate Girls
Kingdom of
Raven
Memorial Address at Hummelstown
Public Service Commission Chairman William D B Ainey will deliver the Memorial Day address in Hummelstown at 10 16 a m. He cites wide national and international service including Congress Foreign Affairs Committee Interparliamentary Union and Japan American Group leadership with delegations to Geneva Stockholm Tokyo and classed conferences. Hershey Legion joins Hummelstown Post in Memorial Day services.
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William D. B. Ainey
Public Service Commission
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Hummelstown
Ainey
United States
Foreign Affairs Committee
Interpakttaierency Union
Geneva
Switzerland
Hague
Interarliamentarians
Tokyo
Japan
Tockholm
Sweden
Hummelstown and
Hershey
Alney
Hershey Legion
Decoration Day Will Be A Big Day At Hershey Park
Beautiful Hershey Park in Central Pennsylvania readies for Decoration Day May 30 with improvements and many attractions. Fred Pronto’s orchestra performs in the band shell. Ella Kramer Stock Company presents The Cat and the Canary in the theatre. Hershey baseball hosts West Lebanon. Giant Roller Coaster thrills. Banjo-Saxo orchestra in the dance pavilion. swimming pool, miniature trolley, zoo with new monkeys. benches, bubblers, and expanded walks. Reading Railroad excursion trains and special park arrangements help handle crowds.
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Hershey Park
Pennsylvania
Fred. Pronto
Ella Kramer
Hershey
West Lebanon
Park Diamond
Sol
Swatara
Reading Railroad
Hershey High School Closes Baseball Season
Hershey High School ends a strong baseball season with five wins in seven games and first place in the Lower Dauphin County League section. Negotiations seek a championship game against the other section winner and then the Upper Dauphin champion for the penny title. Players awarded the H for service include Stover Long Aungst Baschore Tinney Purcell Curry IX Stuckey and Gerlock. Hershey beat Oberlin 2 1 Lititz 11, Hummelstown 0, 2 1, 6 6.
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Hershey High School
Hershey
Lower Dauphin
Upper Dauphin
Herodgy
Stover
Long
Aungst
Baschore
Tinney
Purcell
Curry
Stuckey
Gerlock
Prominent Lecturer at Church of the Brethren Sunday
Nigel C. Finnell traveler lecturer teacher and preacher will give a lecture at the Church of the Brethren East Areba Ave at 10 30 am Sunday titled Giving the Boy a Square Deal The talk will include timely messages wit and anecdotes with no admission charge but a small silver offering collected from attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigel C. Finnell
Church of the Brethren
East Areba_Ave
Parish of St Joan of Arc Holds Annual Field Mass
The Church of St. Joan of Arc in Abbottstown held its annual Field Mass on the lawn with Rev. Stephen Murtagh delivering a sermon on God and country. Attendees from multiple towns joined a volunteer choir and Boy Scout attendance while florals and an outdoor altar framed the service.
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Stephen Murtagh
Abbottstown
Church of St. Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc
Orleans
France
Church of
St. Joan of Arc
P. J. Phelan
Father Murtagh
America
Murtagh
Babylon
Athens
Carthage
Rome
Harrisburg
York
Carlisle
Chambersburg
Columbia
Lancaster
Lebanon
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Herour
Wm. J. Miller
Bonner
Antionette Bilotta
Pauline Sorcsek
Alex, Magrini
James DeAngelis
Angelo Materazzi
Mrs. F. Soulliard
Columbia Bilotta
Gene Pace
Gertrude Schmidt
Peruna Gasper
Esther Magrini
Rosie DeAngelis
Mary Patrucci
Josephine Soulliard
Paul Gervasi
Corinto Plebani
Sigfred DeAngelis
William F. R. Marale
Mesars
Daily Vacation Bible School Opens Monday Hershey
The Hershey Daily Vacation Bible School begins at 9:00 a m Monday in the Hershey public school building under the United Brethren Presbyterian and Lutheran Sunday Schools. No enrollment charge and open to children not yet registered. Teaching staff includes Miss Anna Klause Miss Kathryn Weltmer Mrs Whi Runkel and Rev H S Hartranft. Visitors welcome to attend sessions.
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Hershey
PRIS
United Brethren, Presbyterian and Lutheran Sunday Schools of
Misa Anna Klause
Misa
Kathryn Weltmer
Mra
Wh i Runkel
H. S. Hartranft
Iftn
Legion Will Attend Memorial Services Sunday
Hershey Post No. 386 American Legion will attend the annual memorial services at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday evening June 1.
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Legion
Hershey Post
American Legion
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Derry Township High School Holds Record Class Baccalaureate
Rev H C Hartranft led prayers as Rev R H Taylor delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Central Theatre for the largest Derry Township High School class. The program featured a 60-voice chorus, readings by Prof A M Hinkle, and a focus on personality purpose and divine calling as the graduating seniors prepare for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derry Township High School
Central Theatre
A. M. Hinkle
Joseph
Haddassa
Esther
Mordecai
Hinkle
Hershey Quota Pending for Citizens Military Training Camps
Grover C. Sheckart seeks volunteers from the district to join Citizens Military Training Camps under the National Defense Act. The War Department funds transport, uniforms, food, and medical care for eligible applicants ages 17 to 26 for a 30 day outdoor program aimed at citizenship, patriotism, and personal development.
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Grover C. Sheckart
Citizens Military Training Ome
War Department
National Defense Act
Hershey to Host Lebanon Professionals on Decoration Day
The Hershey team meets the Lebanon Professionals Saturday at 3 30 in Hershey Park. Admission is 25 cents. The home club promises strong pitching from their hurler known as Punk who will lead the effort. Bring neighbors for a local holiday baseball afternoon.
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Hershey
Lebanon Professionals
Mrnday
How Many Brethren Lodging Notice in Hershey Area
A lodging committee canvassed Wershey and surroundings for Brethren Conference attendees from June 4 to 11. Many housewives were not at home, so those unseen should contact Harper Snave ly, Hershey, indicating how many rooms can be offered. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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Wershey
Harper Snavely
Hershey
Hershey Boosts For Decoration Day Clash With West Lebanon
Hershey announces its Decoration Day opener against West Lebanon with a signed roster led by Alberts Shaub Miller Bosshors Guarich Hatahoe and German. A 12 to 1 workout win over State Police showcased bat power despite poor field conditions.
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Traynor
West Lebanon
Lebanon
Hershey
Wm. F. R. Murrie
Hersheyites
Alabama
Ether
Babe Ruth
Hershey Rooters
Largest Class In History Of Township High School Graduates
Seventeenth Annual Commencement at Hershey Park Theatre marked the largest graduating class. The program included addresses by Dr. A B Van Ormer and a broad slate of musical selections, with diplomas awarded by Albert B. Shenk and prizes earned by students across multiple classes.
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Township High School
Hershey Park Theatre
Jennie Mae Baker
Paul Herman Belser
Antionette
Carmel Marie Bilotta
John Henry Bomgardner
Leah Salome Brehm
Victor Ray Jeneman
Gladys Elizabeth Christ
Mary Lucile Gilman
Selbyckman
Marion Claire Hess
Mildred Emma Hocker
Gladys May Kohr
Alexander Adrain Joseph Magrini
George Andrew Ciples
Cornet Solo
Brge
J. Rheam
Antionette Bilotta
Esther Mary Walmer
A. B. van Ormer
the Deperient of Philosophy
Juniata Colege
Huntingdon
Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer
Tom
Albert B. Shenk
Derry Township
Rof. A. M. Blinkel
George Andrew Zeigler
Antionette Carmel Marie Bilotta
Domentic Arta
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Presbyterian Assembly
Park Theatre
Good House
U. B
Church OF Brethren
Parish of
St Joan of Are
Daily Vacation Bible School
Rev. Taylor
Hershey's
West
Decoration Day
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