Hershey News Highlights Local Notes and Events
Community notices cover radio equipment purchases for transmission to California, visits to relatives in Elizabethtown and York, and Samuel Moyer Jr planning a North Carolina stay. Local clubs discuss fashion, politics, and daily topics at the Hershey Noon Hour Uplift Club while Harry Haverstick prepares to marry Annie L Sheffey. A Paramount film The Dictator plays at Hershey Carnival Theatre with notable attendees and a recap of weekend social activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt Shehan
I Lts
Ute
Mildred
Elizabethtwen
Samuel Moyer, Jr
North Carolina
Samuel
Oscar Zeamer
Sarah Cassel
Palmyra
Rohrerstown
A. T. Heilman
Charles
Reading
Alvin Flowers
Hershey Tea House
Flowers
Wm. Fehn
Harry
Brown
Richard Walker
Wilson’ Cake
Lebanon Lodge
No. Jai
I. O
C. F
Schuylkill Haven
R. F. Hull
Schnectady
N. Y
Fred Carpenter
Hull
General Electric
Wm. Brinker
Hershey Volunteer Fire Company
Hummelstown
Hershey
Joe Clark
Paul Brewer
George Gingrich
Shorty Zulick
Bright ‘Spangler
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Uplift Club
Harry G. Haverstick
A. S. Elder
Mt. Annville
Fountain of Youth
Annie L. Sheffey
Annville
Harrisburg
Ezra Hershey
Mra
H. N.'Herr
A. T. Hellman
John Sollenberger
Roy Sternberger
John Bogar
Roy Rhine
Haps" Miller
J. R. Sna
Mia
Jacob Gerberich
Mary Gerberich
Mia Violet
Keefer
Grantville
Maria
Zuver
Robert Stahle
Martin
York
Sunnday
Martin Zuver
To Be Shown on Thanksgiving at Hershey Central Theatre
Star Thomas Meighan promotes If You Believe It It’s So at the Hershey Central Theatre on Thanksgiving night. He cites belief and effort as the roots of great achievements and praises the supporting cast Pauline Stark Joseph Dowling Theodore Roberts Charles Ogle Charles French Tom Kennedy E. J. Brady Lara Anson and director Tom Forman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Meiguan
Ifou
Hershey Central Theatre
Meighan
Paramount
Pauline ‘Stark
Joseph Dowling
Theodore Roberts
Charles Ogle
Charles French
Tom Kennedy
E. J. Brady
Lara Anson
Tom Forman
The Dictator at Hershey Central Theatre Saturday
The Dictator arrives as a Paramount offering starring Wallace Reid with Lila Lee and Theodore Kosloff. The play translates to screen terms with Walter Woods adapting the story set in a Latin American republic amid a rebel regular war. James Cruze directs the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harding Davis
Hershey Central Theatre
Paramount
Wallace Reid
Willie Collier
Mr. Davis
Walter Woods
Lila Lee
Juanita
Dr. Rivas
Theodore Kosloff
Mr. Reid
Brooke Travers
Los Angeles
James Cruze
Just Tony to Feature Tom Mix at Hershey Central Theatre
Tom Mix stars in the Fox production Just Tony with his horse Tony at Hershey Central Theatre on Tuesday evening December 5 at 7 30. The film, adapted by Max Brand from Alcatrax, centers on romance friendship and western valor with Mix delivering daring action and a steadfast heroism praised by critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mix
Fox
Tom
Critterion
Jana
William Fox
Tony
Hershey Central Theatre
Mix
Max Brand
Ladies of Diakonia bake sale and stalls at market house
The Ladiea of the Diakonia Billie class hold a monthly Food Sale on Saturday December 6 in the market house. They offer fancy and useful articles for Christmas gift purchases in harmony with the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diakonia Bille
Advent Recital by Grace Evangelical Choir in Hershey
The Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church choir of Lancaster, 45 voices, will present an Advent recital at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hershey on Thursday at 7:30 PM. Admission is free, with a voluntary silver offering to cover expenses. The program features soloists Mrs. Chas Koch and Mr. Ray B Hall and includes works by Chaffin Gaul Gade Buck Wagner Sullivan Scott Protheroe Ambrose and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lancaster
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Hershey
Chas Koch
John Prindle Scott
Ray Hall
Chaffin
Gaul
Ccc
Harker
Ray B. Hall
Buck
Gounod
Wagner
Sullivan
Scott
Chas. Koch
Israel
Spiker
Protheroe
Lord Jesus
Ambrose
Remember the Dance December fourteenth Hershey Mothers' Club
The Hershey Mothers' Club will host a dance on Thursday evening December 14 at the Hershey Winter Dance Hall. Admission to the hall is 10 cents per person and 10 cents per couple for dancing. Music by the Hershey Harmony Broadcaster under Prof Ed Harkins. Refreshments will be served. Pass the word to neighbors and invite them to crowd the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Mothers’ Club
Hershey
Hershey Harmony Broadcaster
Ed. Harkins
Bishop McDevitt Confirms Class at St. Joan of Arc
The 2:30 pm confirmation at St. Joan of Arc Church on Chocolate Avenue will be led by Bishop P. R. McDevitt of Harrisburg diocese. Rev. P. J. Phelan and many Harrisburg clergy assist. Holy Name Society handles arrangements and usher duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joan of Arc Church
Chocolate Avenue
P. J. Phelan
P. R. McDevitt
Harrisburg
Holy Name Society
Jeffs win in lively Hershey Schools subscription contest
The Hershey Schools friendly rivalry contest for the Ladies' Home Journal ended with The Jeffs at 169 subscriptions and The Mutts at 126. Both sides urged vigor, and the Mutts accepted a penalty of ice cream cheers from their superiors amid the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Tor
Ladies’ Home Journal
Jeffs
Jeffe
Mutts
Adin
Monarchs Triumph Over Maryaville Five 72 to 10
The Monarchs defeated the Maryaville Big Five 72 to 10 on Friday night on the Hershey Men’s Club floor. Purcell led with a field goal spree as Maryaville were outclassed from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarchs
Maryaville Big Five
Hershey
Maryeville
Purcell
Deg
Mon‘archa
P. R. Ri
Ees
American Education Week Observed With Civic Emphasis
The notice outlines American Education Week December 3 to 9, detailing themes such as God and Country, American Citizenship, Patriotism, School and Teacher Day, Literacy Day, Equality of Opportunity, and Physical Education. It urges educational agencies, civic groups, the press, and churches to promote the program locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Bureau of Education
American Legion
National Education Association
Penn’a. State Educational Association
Sun
Paa
Visitors Day at School Friday December 8
In harmony with American Education Week the school invites all patrons and especially parents to visit on Friday December 8 from 8 40 a m to 3 50 p m. The objective is to acquaint patrons with teachers and observe working plans while teachers observe their daily program.
Real Indian Coming Chief William Red Fox Lecture
William Red Fox, a Carlisle and Annapolis graduate, will speak at Central Theatre in Hershey on Wednesday December 6 at 2 30 pm. He will present life and customs of the American Indian in full regalia with songs and war dances. Admission 15 cents for children and 25 cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Red. Fox
Hershey
Carlisle and Annapolis Academy
Central Theatre
Y W C A Presents Three Short Pictures at Hershey Theatre
The Y W C A will show three pictures at Hershey Central Theatre on Thursday December 7 at 4:00 pm and 7:30 pm. The program includes The Turn in the Road, Fire Fighting Forest Rangers of Arizona, and Reversed Matrimony. Admission 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. The event aims to educate and draw families from Hershey and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Rangers
Arizona
Hershey Central Theatre
Hershey
Bass Soloist Carl Winger to Perform at Holy Trinity
Arrangements completed for Lancaster bass soloist Carl Winger to appear during the 10 30 morning service Sunday December 3 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Winger, known in Hershey for past appearances, formerly served at Bethany Presbyterian Church. Hershey friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Carl ‘Winger
Lancaster
Winger
Hershey
Bethany Presbyterian Church
600 Card Party Well Attended
On Monday evening 88 persons attended the third monthly card party at the Hershey Tea House, under the Hershey Mothers' Club auspices for the Hershey Kindergarten fundraiser. Nine prizes were awarded to John Daniela, Mrs EH Swovelin, Jeh Reppert, Mervin Gollan, Ezra Hershey, Oscar Fors, Dr LB Edwards, Mrs J Ly Strickler, and Mrs E Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Teahouse
Hershey Mothers’ Club
Hershey
John Daniela
Mra
EH. Swovelin
Jeh Reppert
Mervin Gollan
Ezra
Oscar Fors
Edwarde
J. Ly Strickler
Edwards
Firemen Have Big Appetites at Grantville Banquet
Fifty nine Hershey Volunteer Fire Company members traveled to Grantville for a feast heavy with fried chicken waffles and pie. Net eaters included Walter Ashenfelter and Ben Beidleman among others while no speeches were made and no mince pies available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Volunteer. Fire Company
Grantville
Walter Ashenfelter
George Schroll
Ed. Harkins
Roy Sternberger
Ben Beidleman
Wm. Brinker
Tom. Black
Hackman
Jerome Hostetter
Doc Henry
Hershey
Tom Black
John McKinney
John Snavely
Alvin Flowers
Paul Shoap
Harry Weigelt
Sam
Golipa
Paul Gray
Walter Leibfreid
Bob
Aumen
Paul Edris
I. R. Snavély
Joe Brewer
Clarence Wiley
Jake Ebersole
Cha
Hershey Lyceum Presents Happiness With Elias Day Players
Elias Day Players perform Happiness at Hershey Central Theatre on Monday December 11. Adult tickets 50 cents, children 25 cents. Written by Hartley Manners the play parallels Peg O My Heart with a strong social message as Jennie the shop girl reforms a self centered NYC couple. Universal appeal across walks of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Lycum
Hershey Central Theatre
Lyceum
Hartley Manners
Peg O' My Heart
Laurette Taylor
New York
Chicago
Jennie
Mr. Day Haa
Uetall
Taxicab Clash in Harrisburg Court Accesses Plaza Controversy
Pennsylvanias Pennsylvanias Rail Road Company challenges the Harrisburg Taxicab Company over Union Station Plaza rights. The suit seeks to bar the cab firm from the plaza and to share profits earned while operating there amid a decades old feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Penngyls Railroad Company
Union Station Plaza
Popular Young Couple Wed in Hershey
Miss Eliza Dissinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Dissinger of Campbelltown and Kenneth Stover son of Mr and Mrs Robert D Stover of Hershey were married on Saturday evening at Myers town by Rev I Moyer Hershey. Kent Stover a well liked athlete employed at the State printery in Harrisburg. Mrs Stover charming and Kent very popular. They will reside in Hershey. Best wishes to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Dissinger
Mra
Frank Dissinger
Campbelltown
Ikenneth Stover
Robert D. Stover
Hershey
Myerstown
I, Moyer
Fis
Kenti
Harishenna
Stover
Kent
Hore Ey
Siam
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