Milton S Hershey Aims To Help Boys Through Wealth
The North American highlights Milton S Hershey as a self made candy magnate with a fortune around 60 million dollars. His early peddling in Bart town ship and Nine Points is noted along with later move to Dauphin and founding Hershey town. The piece praises his commitment to boy welfare and a planned school project, praising his midlife start and lasting impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton S. Hershey
Milton
Nine Points
Bartville
Green Tree
Bart Township
Hershey
Dauphin
Girard
Ife
Better Horse Day Held in Deodate Barn
A Dauphin County Agricultural Extension Association event at Christ Foltz's Deodate barn drew twenty farmers seeking improved farm horses. J M Vial of Pennsylvania State College urged breeding 1800 to 2100 pound draft types and cautioned against costly horse stock companies. County Agent R R Burtner promised continued help to interested communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Foltz
Deodate
Conewago
Dauphin County Agricultural Extension Association
J. M. Vial
Pennsylvania State College
R. R. Burtner
Five Cars Of Seed Potatoes Available To Dauphin Farmers
The Dauphin County Agricultural Association has secured five carloads of disease free seed potatoes for Dauphin County farmers. Distributions will occur at Halifax for two carloads, Harrisburg Mulberry Street siding for one carload, Swatara for two carloads, with specifics on varieties and distributors. Eligible farmers must contact the local distributor before November 25 and heed guidance from county agents and extension programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin County Agricultural Association
Dauphin County
Albert Smith
Joseph Miller
Halifax
E. Eb. Mitchell
Beaufort Farms
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mulberry Street Siding
Harrisburg
Michigan
A. B. Shenk
John Curry
Swatara
Ex Mitchell
Juzerne
Mtchell
Agricultural Extension Association
Mitchell
Luzerne County
Birthday Party for Hon 1 altar at Aretha Avenue home
A birthday gathering was held Friday evening at the home of Mother Strine on Aretha Avenue in honor of her Hon 1 altar. Attendees included Tressa Magrini Esther Magniene Allen Bohner Doroth Hyland Josephing Geiling Violet Pet Elale Na Elva Milter Blanche Depppl Lois Ilman Margaret Fishburn Margaret Hoerner Gladys Spancake Winonah Eva Tinne Nehevan Barnd Booth George Behm Dundare Edwin Hershey Paul homere Park Spancake Walter Fick Harold Hummer Samuel Curry Russell Tinney John Gilman Marlyn Herbst Lloyd I Deppin George Bohner Edward Miller Hugh Baker James muel Strine Verna Rogera Mr Mire Oscar Spancake Mrs Violet Tinkle Mrs Barnhart and Mr and Mrs tring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strine
Aretha Avenue
Hon
Ary ‘Tressa" Magrini
Esther Magniene Allen
Pore By Bohner
Doroth Hyland
Jorephing Geiling
Violet Pet
Elalena
Elva Milter
Blanche Depppl
Lois Ilman
Margaret Fishburn
Margaret Hoerner
Gladys Spancake
Winonahee Eva Tinne
Hershey Olivets Make Statement About Tamaqua Big Five Game
The Hershey Olivets basketball club explains they arranged independent engagements and refunded any admissions for the Tamaqua Big Five game after acknowledging perceived misjudgments. Manager Winfield Zimmerman invites affected patrons to claim refunds at the next home game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Olivets
Hershey
Olivets
Olivers
Reading Transit Co
Sons of Rest
Harrisburg
Big Five
Tamaqua
Zimmerman
Hershey Oliver Basket
Winfield Zimmerman
Hershey’s Generous Gift In Praise Of Wealth
The article lauds Milton Hershey for giving 60 million dollars to the orphan asylum he founded in his town. It argues wealthy Americans act as trustees of their fortunes, aiding the needy as a Christian duty and setting an example for future philanthropists like Rockefeller and Carnegie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Hershey
Hershey
Rockfellers
Carnegie
Fathers and Sons Enjoy Mystery Box at Derry Church
Despite bad weather a number of men and boys attended the Father and Son meeting at Derry Presbyterian Church Friday evening November 23. Ev H C Hartranft presented an illustrated talk from the contents of his mystery box and a series of contests and refreshments followed for a long list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derry Presbyterian Church
H.C. Hartranft
R. H. Taylor
H. C. Hartranft
P. R. Gingrich
A. M. Hinkle
Richard Black
Harvey MckKinne
Welford Owen
Richard Mumma
Hubert Taylor
George Boyer
Preston Hartramt
Donald Cassidy
Victor Tinney
Walter Liebfried
Richard Simmons
Luther Hinkel
Robert Downer Owen
Richard Meafferty
John Elders to Meet Monday At Dressler Home
Regular monthly meeting of the John Elder Men's Bible Class will be held Monday December 3rd at 8:00 PM at 38 W Chocolate Avenue instead of December 10. Members and ticket sellers for the Lyceum Course must attend with reports. Other business will be disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elder Men's Bible Class
George Dressler
Chocolate Avenue
Mlyceum
Three Showings a Week at Hershey Central Theatre
Beginning in December the Hershey Central Theatre will present moving pictures three times weekly on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings. Shows start at 7 30 on Tuesday and Thursday and at 7 46 on Saturday.
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Hershey Central Theatre
Farmers Show at Hershey Dec 13 15
Dauphin County Agricultural Extension Association hosts the Third Annual Lower Dauphin County Corn Potato and Poultry Show in Hershey with committees for corn potatoes and poultry divisions. Prizes include 40 percent of entry fees returned to first place, grand champion awards of 5 dollars across categories, and rules limiting entries to Dauphin County residents with entries due December 12 and birds released December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin County Agricultural Extension Association
Lower
Dauphin County
Hershey
Christ Balsbaugh
Harvey Fee Christian Berger
Ira Shenk
L. Harper
John Trwin Curry
John J. Lingle
John Shen
Leland Fackler
John Moyer
Poultry Committee
R. L. Engle
Ed. Swope
Harry Eby
Christ Cassel
Elmer Long
Raymond Phillips
Harry Howard
H. E. Pontias
Middletown
H. D. Munroe
Powtry Husbandry Department
State College
R. R. Burtner
County Agee
Yoffee Building
Harrisburg
Hershey Gift Sparks Dispute Over Orphanage Endowment
Milton Hershey of Pennsylvania built a $60,000,000 endowment for an orphanage under his observed terms. Homer Folks and H W Thornton oppose those conditions and the New York Herald urges them to raise $60,000,000 themselves to endow an orphanage as they deem fit.
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N. Y. Herald
Milton
Hershey
Pennsylvania
Homer Folks
H. W. Thornton
New York Herald
Woman's Day Observance Set at Hershey Church
Woman's Day will be observed Sunday evening at 7 30 in the Hershey United Brethren Church by the Woman's Missionary Society and the Otterbein Guild Chapter. A special program led by Mrs J Hal Smith of Dayton Ohio Missionary Educational Secretary of the United Brethren Church will be featured. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey United Brethren Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Otterbein Guild
J. Hal Smith
Dayton
Ohio
John Gilbert in Exile at Hershey Central Theatre
John Gilbert stars in the picture In Exile at the Hershey Central Theatre on Thursday evening December 6. The entertaining feature highlights a noted screen star in a popular film, drawing local cinema goers to the venue for an evening show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilbert
Hershey Central Theatre
Red Cross Meets On Monday In Bisralsey Rooms
The Bisralsey Red Cross will hold their regular meeting Monday afternoon December 3 at 2 30 oclock. A large attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Bisralsey Red Cross
Hershey's Action Thrills' Dr J George Becht Letter
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr J George Becht praises M S Hershey for merging his corporations into a trust benefiting the Hershey Industrial School at Hershey. He calls the endowment unique and hopes others follow the example to support education. He expresses deep enthusiasm for the educational potential of the act and congratulates Hershey and future beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. George Becht
Commonwealth
Hershey Beauty Parlor Set to Open at Department Store
Mrs. Nellie Shea, graduate of the Harrisburg School of Beauty Culture, will run the beauty parlor on the Hershey Department Store’s second floor. The facility will feature the latest equipment and offer shampooing massages manicuring curling and waving. Open Saturday Dec 1 visitors invited to experience first class service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Shea
Harrisburg School of Beauty Culture
Hershey Department Store
Pennsylvania
Letters Of Appreciation From Hershey Visit
A 1923 notice from Washington High School Cedar Rapids thanks Mr. John S Snavely Hershey PA and others for hospitality shown to the football team and teachers during a visit. The principal L T Turpin and Pilvin Pi Principal express gratitude and praise for the kindness and impact on the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Snavely
Hershey
Pennsylvania
Mr. Snavely
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
L. T. Turpin
Hershey Post Elect Officers For Coming Year
Hershey Post No. 386 American Legion elected officers at its regular meeting. New Post Commander Howard Bom araners leads an annual slate including Harold Elshaupt, Elmer Swartz, Elizabeth High as Finance Officer, Cyrus Garman Historian, Raymond Hinkle Chaplain, and Norman Stable as Adjutant. The post bought portable scales for Miss Highs welfare work in rural schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Post
No. 386
American Legion
Howard Bomaraners
Harold Elshaupt
Elmer Swartz
Miss Elizabeth High
Cyrus Garman
Raymond Hinkle
Norman Stable
Olivets Face York Collegiana On Hershey Mer Floor
The Olivets meet York Collegiana tonight on the Hershey gym floor in a fast contest. Olivets must extend to win as Reading Translt Light Co. team comes next week to challenge the pretzel eaters in hopes of a victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Olivete
York Collegiana
Hershey Mer
Collegiana
Reading Translt & Light Company
Reading Pretzel Eatera
Hershey Firemen Seek Uniform Purchases For Parade Season
Hershey Volunteer Fire Company plans its monthly meeting Monday night at the Hose House. President Brinker asks a large turnout as several firms will showcase complete uniform regalia. Firemen considering parade gear may select suits priced from 50 to 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Volunteer Fire Company
Hose House
Brinker
Firma
Look Your Best Delights at Hershey Central Theatre
A new Hughes photoplay Look Your Best comes to Hershey Central Theatre on Saturday December 1 at 7 45 featuring Colleen Moore and Antonio Moreno as Perla and Bruni. The comedy drama follows Italian American vaudeville life from New York to small towns and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hughes
Goldwyn
Hershey Central Theatre
Westerrr
New York City
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Colleen Moore
Antonio Moreno
Perla
Bruni
Earl Metcalfe
The Ragged Edge at Hershey Central Theatre tonight
Distinctive Pictures presents The Ragged Edge based on Harold MacGrath. Alfred Lunt and Mimi Palmeri star with Geo. MacQuarrie and Charlie Fang in South Seas scenery and a mystery plot. Shows Tuesday Dec 4 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Seas
Distinctive Pictures Corporation
Harold MacGrath
Hershey Central Theatre
Alfred Lunt
Booth Tarkington
Clarence
Mimi Palmeri
Lunt
Miss Palmeri
Geo. MacQuarrie
Christian Frank
Charles Slattery
Charlie Fang
Clark Robinson
Charles Fang
Californians Visit Hershey Visitors From Hollywood Stay In Town
Mr and Mrs Allison Garman of Hollywood California are spending months in the East visiting friends and relatives. They arrived last Thursday and were guests of Rev and Mrs O G Romig at 129 Cocoa Avenue. Mr Garman works at the Bureau of Information for the Pacific Electric Railway Company in Los Angeles and formerly lived in Hershey and worked at the Hershey Department Store. They are impressed with the West and reluctant to leave their orange and rose home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Garman
Hollywood
California
East
O. G. Romig
Cocoa Avenue
Far West
Woodmen of the World to Elect Officers at Dec Meeting
The Woodmen of the World relocate to Hershey Inn basement for winter headquarters and call all members to Tuesday meeting December 4. Nomination and election of officers for next year plus a social hour with speeches and refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Hershey Inn
Funeral Directors Conven tion Attends Berks County Event
Daniel Bordlemay of Palmyra attended the quarterly convention of undertakers for Berks, Lebanon, Chester, Montgomery and Lancaster counties at Boyertown. About 400 funeral directors and their wives were entertained by the Boyertown Casket Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bordlemay
Palmyra
Berks
Lebanon
Cheater
Montgomery
Lancaster
Boyertown
Boyertown Casket Company
Blacksnake slain by Hershey transit crew on Conewago Hill
Walter Howard Rayne Heagy and Harrison Haldeman with Wm Ferry and trackmen killed a 6 foot blacksnake along the Hershey Transit Company's line in the Conewago hills Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry
Walter Howard
Rayne Heagy
Harrison Haldeman
Hershey Transit Company
Conewago Hilla
Thanksgiving Dinner Took a Walk
Three ducks wandered from Howard Romig's yard on Tuesday morning. One returned. the other two are still at large. Ed Hoffman, the owner, will be very glad to hear of any news, whether dead or alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducka
Howard Romig'sa Yard
Ed. Hoffman
Social Roundup of Hershey Area Visitors and Death
A Hershey page lists many weekend visits and local movements to Harrisburg Palmyra Reading and Philadelphia. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frysinger with Grace Harrisburg visiting R E Sternberger in Hershey. Misses Mayme Heickel Emma Heickel Lebanon. Mrs S E Philabaum and grandson James Maxton Camp Hill. Mrs Abe Basehore Elizabethtown. and many other residents and guests. The week also notes the death of Mrs Emma Miller of Hershey at Good Samaritan Lebanon with services in Palmyra and Spring Creek Cemetery, plus various social gatherings at the Men’s Club and local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Frysinger
Grace
Harrisburg
Hershey
R.E. Sternberger
Mayme
Emma Heickel
Lebanon
Joseph Heickel
James Maxton
Camp Hill
W. E. Philabaum
Abe Basehore
Elizabethtown
Halifax
George Tobias
W. E. Shank
Geraldine
Reading
Samuel Gockley
Harry Stoltz
John Clemmens
Palmyra
Zuver
S. P. Bacastow
Ruth
Emma Bacastow
Mary Fleming
Mercersburg
Clara Zimmerman
Erma Myers
Paxtonia
Oscar Cake
Philadelphia
Richard Harper
Wilson M. Cake
Ruth Hammaker
John Hammaker
William Wise
W. E. Miller
Mary Boylan
Grace Sweigart
Cornwall
Emma Miller
Good Samaritan Hospital
Sarah Hoffer
Spring Creek Cemetery
Lillian Zentmeyer
Clara Keeney
Paul Shoop
Clara Ramler
Allen Lingle
Minersville
Pottsville
Lawrence R. Galebaugh
Millard Galebaugh
William Horst
Pen Ryn
B. W. S. Ebersole
Isaac M. Brandt
Campbelltown
Milton Basehore
Frank Espenshade
R. E. Sternberger
Harvey Frysinger
Lawn
Colebrook
Lena Beale
A. W. Hartman
Mary Catharine
William Geisling
Josephine
John Geiling
Carlisle
Wright
Arthur
John Killinger
Eli Gockley Apaat
Elsie Spangler
Jean Berkstresser
Middletown
Nellie van Metre
Harold Brownback
Trappe
Thomas Black
Bud'’ Shea
Mel Kieffer
Nick D’aurla
Earl Mays
la Grippe
Leon Cole
Philadelphs
Alma Houser
John Witmeyer
Annville
LeRoy Tiller
Victor Basehore
Mildred Wolfernberger
Misa
Dorothy Wol Ksshernes
Lydia Weltmer
Kathryn Weltmer
Ima Houser
Mra
LeRoy Holler
John Bordner
Lewis
Harold "Ngle
Victor Baschore
Harry Hocker
Blarry Matthews
Harry Boyer
Harriaburg
Charles Brandt and Sons
Swatara
Elva Maselmer
Marlin
Nisaley
Hummelstown
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M. S. Hershey
Down Lancaster Way
Financial World
Mystery Box
John Elders
Lancaster County
E. J. Walters
Nathan ‘Basehore
R. J. Walton
E. B. Misemeeton Gingrich
Cyrus Hitz
John Bey Shenk
Ezra Foultz
Roe
H. Russetts
Udee Walters
Dr. J. George Becht
Fred W. Pugh
Qalan hAananae
Pilvin Pi
New Hughes
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