Hershey Chocolate Co Ships 1 000 000 Pounds of Chocolate
Hershey Chocolate Company reached a milestone with 40 carloads shipped last Thursday marking a peak of one million pounds of chocolate and cocoa daily after years of growth from a two mule wagon start. Founder Milton S Hershey lobbied for a Hershey station and bridge, aiding freight and expansion from Derry Station to a proper Hershey depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Chocolate Company
M. S
Derry Church
Hershey
Mrs H N Herrs Luncheon and Bridge Social Event
Mrs H N Herr hosted a luncheon at Hershey Cafe on Jast Thursday with a bridge social that followed. The guest list includes many Lancaster area residents and several visitors from Harrisburg Lebanon Lebanon, and York reflecting a large social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Hava Avenue
Hershey Cafe
Bridge
John E. Snyder
Ezra F. Hershey
F. R. Murrie
Esta Murrie
Ashley de Wolf
F. W. Pugh
Ross Esbenshade
G. Chance Phillips
J. J. Gallagher
J. L. Zimmerman
Ruth Esbenshade
Bertha Harm
George Zeigler
Bowman Snavely
T. L. McHeffy
John Snavely
Irvin Slesser
John Daniels
A. T. Heilman
Daniel Graeff
George Copenhaver
George Gerth
Joseph Snavely
Clyde Mylin
Clark Bair
Harvey Mumma
A. M. Hinkle
W. C. Hackman
F. B. Snavely
Ella Kegereis
Morris Wenger
Edwin Hershey
Ewing’ ‘Ain
Esther B. Snavely
Rohrer Snavely
Carl Wilson
L. Eentz
Will Earnest
Clara Cassel
Violet Cassel
James Hatz
Clarke Diehl
George Gk Wey
Arthur Herr
E. E. Beicleman
Harrisburg
Hanne Kinzer
Milo Herr
Alfred Moyer
Harry Barnard
Walter Herr
Lucretia Stoner
Emma Stoner
Mary C. Stoner
John Hetrick
O. Frantz
Ralph Barton
Lottie Herr
J. D. Skyles
J. B. McCaskey
Bertha Kinzer
A. L. Moyer
Edward Worrent
Robert Waddell
Herbert Herr
Eva Herr
Anna Herr
Middletown
Gideon Kreider, Jr
Gideon Kreider
Paul Kreider
Anna Kreider
Annville
Owen Brandt
Oliver Longenecker
Mt. Joy
Charles McAvoy
Harry Brett
Pauline McAvoy
Cumberland
Ethyl Storey
Youngstown
Arthur Richarde
Newark
I. Missay Hershey
LeRoy Heller
Emma Walton
Robert ‘I
Fox
John Whittock
Zelma Baker
Maude Baker
Robert M. Bair
Clarence Conner
Russell Stoner
Clayton Stecher
Saery Holler
M. L. Nissley
Landis Strickler
Hummelstown
Billy Strauss
Raymond Frantz
Waynesboro
Katharine Steiger
Rochester
N. Y
Josephine Porter
Amos Keraybil
Asbury Park
N. J
Anna Frantz
Archie Bullock
York
Robert Herr
Akron
W. D Horn
New York
Fasnacht Sets Record Score At Hershey Men’s Club
Harry Fasnacht bowled a record 235 at Hershey Men’s Club with a 16 ounce ball. His prior best was 174, and he edged out top scorers Clarence Uhrich George Feeser and Ross Shepler who had posted high marks on the board.
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Harry Fasnacht
Hershey
Harry
Clarence Uhrich
George Feeser
Ross Shepler
Nanacht
Rankin
Paul Belver
Blue Triangle Club Meeting Aimed At Winter Program
The Blue Triangle Club of the Girl Reserves at the Y W C A will hold a Thursday 4 PM meeting in the Y W C A club rooms. Invites go to girls 12 and older. Mrs A Mathewson chairs the Girls World Committee with assistants Miss VanMetre and Miss Page from the High School faculty. Plans will be made for the winter program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Triangle Club
A. Mathewson
Misa VanMetre
Mika Page
The Smokestack Fall and the Fall of Champions
The piece blends verse and prose musing on autumn themes and money concerns, then shifts to radio era humor about freshness and the reach of wireless culture. It closes with a columnist’s take on boxing legends Dempsey and Tunney, predicting the outcome of the impending title fight.
Old Vet Relates Civil War Battle Anecdote
An elderly veteran recalls the Civil War era and a chaotic skirmish at Snicker's Gap. He describes dodging bullets, recovering his wallet and watch, and being shot again as Confederates charged, with a humorous tone about past fighting styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pardner
Snicker’s Gap
Mu Ciets
Efe
Half and Half Now and Then Says the Man with Wooden Leg
A narrator recalls a mentally absent minded youth hurrying to the office, noting a girl healthy on only one side of her face. The vignette presents a curious, cautious observation of appearance and movement.
Dog calling contest in Omaha questions pig woman's attendance
Rumor suggests a dog calling contest in Omaha and questions whether New Jersey's famed pig woman will attend. Evidence remains unclear as no official schedule or participant list is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
New Jersey
Grapes and Mischief Remembered in a Town Tale
A nostalgic column thanks local youngsters harvesting grapes and recalls childhood mischief in York State. The writer reminisces about neighborly pranks, school superintendent windows, and a rule of thumb about adventures, ending with a playful tease to the upstart grape harvesters.
Weather's Antics Recall Forecast Made Last Year
A lengthy summary notes forecasts about weather impacts on business and crops. It cites a predicted solar constant influence, warmer Pacific currents, shifting salmon seasons, high Illinois River levels, and potential nationwide drought or flood effects. Historical view links weather to economic conditions and past forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Illinois
Lake Michigan
South America
Arctic
Peru
Iowa
Always Shining Class Enjoy Themselves Saturday Evening
Thirty four members of the Always Shining Class of the Hershey United Brethren Church attended a meal at Chef's Place. They enjoyed chicken and waffles, played games, and awarded prizes to Mrs. Paul Sternberger Mrs. Uriah Hoerner and Mrs. Cyrus Garman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey United Brethren Church
Chef's Place
Paul Sternberger
Uriah Hoerner
Cyrus Garman
Irvin Knoll
Paul Gehrer
Harry Wolfe
Sterling Light
Earl Mays
Daniel Yost
Admiral Trump
Edwin Wagner
Raymond Hinkel
Anna Umberger
Blanche Seltzer
Bessie Moyer
Luther Walmer
Lucile Gilman
Josephine Geiling
Blanche Launce
Elizabeth Habecker
Charles Miller
Viola Boyer
Clarence EK
Mengel
Palmyra Second U B Church harvest home service
The Palmyra Second U B Church held its annual harvest home service on Sunday September 19 led by Rev M V Fridinger who spoke on mankind’s progress through land water and air. Committees included Eugene Lutz W C Noll KE M Moyer Prosper Boyer and Mrs Lingie Shucker. Sunday School will observe Missionary Day on September 26 at 9 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra Second
UV. B
M. V. Fridinger
Eugene Lutz
W. C. Noll
KE. M. Moyer
Prosper Boyer
Lingie Shucker
United Brethren Conference Set For September 28
The 127th annual United Brethren Church conference will run from September 28 to October 1 at Centenary United Brethren Church. Bishop War. W. Bell of auctisburg will preside, with member churches in Dauphin Lebanon Lancaster Lehigh Berks Northampton and Columbia Counties plus three in Philadelphia and one in Baltimore.
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The
United Brethren Church
Centenary United Brethren Church
War. W. Bell
Auctisburg
Dauphin
Lebanon
Lancaster
Lehigh
Berra
Northampton
Columbia Counties
Philadelphia
Baltimore
High School Graduates Attend Normal School
Miss Mary Hummer and Misa Grave Bilotta, both graduates of Hershey High School Class of 1926, enrolled at Cumberland Valley State Normal School at Shippensburg. They entered upon their new duties last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hummer
Misa Grave Bilotta
Hershey High School
Cumberland Valley State Normal School
Shippensburg
Former Hershey teacher serves as substitute in Lebanon
Former Hershey teacher substitute Mra. Bright Rowland of Lebanon, formerly Misa Catherine Elford, filled a 6th grade substitute role on Thursday and Friday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Bright Rowland
Lebanon
Misa Catherine Elford
Now is the Time to Clean Your Chimneys
Chimney fires rise from soot and grease caused by burning soft coal during last winter's anthracite strike. Cleanings are advised before colder weather. methods include rope and brick or zinc oxide techniques. If a fire starts, call the fire company and use bicarbonate of soda to extinguish.
Corporal Casey Stars In The Shamrock Handicap At Hershey
J Farrell MacDonald stars as trainer Dennis O'Shea in Fox Fins release The Shamrock Handicap at Hershey Central Theatre on Thursday September 23 at 7 30. Leslie Fenton plays the jockey with ensemble including Janet Gaynor Willard Louis Georgia Harris Claire MacDowell Brandon Hurst Louis Payne Andy Drake Thomas Delmar and Ely Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Farrell MacDonald
Corporal Casey
Iron Horse
Fox Fins
Hershey Central Theatre
Peter B. Kyne
Leslie Fenton
MacDonald
Dennis O'Shea
Janet Gaynor
Johnstown
Williard Louis
Georgia Harris
Claire MacDowell
Brandon Hurst
Louis Payne
Andy Drake Thomas Delmar
Ely Reynolds
P O S of A Initiates Three New Members
The Patriotic Order Sons of America unit held a lodge hall initiation Monday evening for three new members Charles Peck Chas M Weaver and Frank Swartz. Past Presidents of Camp No 19 delivered a lecture as the trio pledged loyalty and duties as citizens. The event opened a series of patriotic activities and commemorated the camp's 21 year history with over two hundred members.
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Sons of America
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Camp No. 19
Charles Peck
Chas
M. Weaver
Frank Swartz
United States
Kulp Family Visits Highlight Sunday Gathering
Sunday visitors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Kulp in Bachimanaville. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kulp and children, Mrs. Emma Dorsheimer, Mr. and Mrs. Pauli Warris, Mr. and Mrs. Shearer and Ruth of Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Went Ning, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kulp of Hershey, Mr. and Mrs. ElRoy Baker of Reinerton, Mr. and Mrs. Enos Kulp and children of Muzabet Town, Mr. and Mrs. Ro Ulrich of Cleveland, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Fauber and sons of Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John TL. Aeulp
Bachimanaville
Uarry Kulp
Emma Dorsheimer
Pauki Warris
Shearer
Ruth
Lancaster
Andrew Went Ning
John W. Kulp
Hershey
ElRoy Baker
Reinerton
Enos Kulp and Children
Muzabet Town
Ro Ulrich
Cleveland, Q
Wilbur Fauber and
Hershey Dancing Class Organized By Dolores Shaw
Lebanon dancer Dolores Shaw opens a local dancing class on Thursday afternoons with baby and junior sections. Instruction covers all styles. baby work is a specialty and lessons are by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dolores Shaw
Lebanon
Miss Shaw
Ladies' Auxiliary Food Sale at American Legion
The Ladies' Auxiliary Unit 186 will hold a food sale on October 16 at the American Legion headquarters. They will offer pies, cakes, candies and other treats for sale to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ladies’ Auxiliary Unit
American Legion
Verghey Transit Co
Dauphin Co Sabbath School Plans Bigger Winter Campaign
The Dauphin County Sabbath School Association outlines a fall and winter plan to raise a three year budget. The finance committee met on September 21 with a large roster of association and denominational representatives. A sizable Dauphin County delegation is planned for the State convention in Reading October 13 to 15, with a county quota of fifty and hopes for an even larger turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin County Sabbath School Association
Penbrook
J. W. Barker
Harrisburg
Ivan L. Mease
Hershey
James E. Wagner
Harerisburg
W. H. Snyder
Progress
C. F. Still
Halifax
E. L. McCrone
Ira H. Yohe
Col
H. C. Demming
Charles L. Hoke
John H. Lehr
Lykens
Charles Miller
Daniel S. Graeff
L. L. Sturtevant
Elizabethville
P. S. Zimmerman
Herbert A. Schaffner
Hummelstown
Wilbert C. Cummings
Millersburg
J. M. Erb
Lawnton
E. G. Hoover
Lutheran
J. A. Rose
Paxtang
Presbyterian
Mark G. Holtzman
United
Methodist Episcopal Protestant Episcopal
United Christian, Mennonite, Holiness
Brethren In Christ
Dauphin County
Reading
Arate Association
Third Gilman Boy Enters Pennsylvania
John E. Gilman Jr. begins a four year course at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania aiming to major in journalism. He rooms with Harold Sours in freshman dorms while Lloyd Gilman continues work in the insurance field and in the Sesqui-Centennial Exhibition offices. Cecil C. Gilman, a 1922 Penn graduate, is in New York City with Amalgamated Silk and summers at Sound Beach Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Gilman, Jr
John E. Gilman
Wharton School of Commerce and Finance
University of Pennsylvania
John
Lloyd
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Harold Sours
Pennsylvania
Harold
Hershey Industrial School
Pal
Cecil C. Gilman
Amalgamated Silk Corporation
New York City
Sound Beach
Conn
Lloyd B. Gilman
Vesper Series Draws Big Attendance at Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church reports strong crowds at vesper services the past two Sundays. Rev. Paul M. Kinports delivers the sermon series with the next address titled The Four Horses of the Apocalypse. The study will cite Revelation chapter six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Paul M. Kinports
Moving Picture Corporation
Moonlight Outing At Shenk Farm With Slesser Speech
Irvin Slesser spoke to about seventy district youths of the Dauphin County Sabbath School Association during a Monday evening hike to A B B Shenk's farm. The program featured Slesser as speaker and A B Shenk overseeing devotional exercises assisted by Andrew Henry and H H Shenk of Lebanon Valley College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin County Sabbath School Association
A. BB. Shenk
Irvin Slesser
A.B. Shenk
Andrew Henry
HH. J. Shenk
Lebanon Valley College
Diakonia Ladies Bible Class Meets at Mrs Stahle Home
The Diakonia Ladies Bible Class of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church held its monthly gathering at Mrs. Robert Stahle's home on Thursday evening. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Kinporta, Mr. and Mrs. Uummer, Dr. and Mrs. Munna, and numerous others led by Mrs. Julia Furat and Mrs. Phoebe Whittle among the list of attendees.
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Diakonia Ladies’ Bible
The
Holy ‘Trinity Lutheran Church
Robert Stahle
Paul M. Kinporta
John Uummer
John Hershey
Harvey G
Munna Round
Robert J, Stable
Wm, Hoy
Julius Belser
George Adame
Harold Spursheads Freshman at University of Pennsylvania
Harold Spurs, a graduate of the Mershey Industrial School, is listed as a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Spurs
Mershey Industrial School
U, of P
Philadelphia
Mary Pickford Stars in Little Annie Rooney at Hershey Central
Mary Pickford stars in Little Annie Rooney a comedy drama of tenement life in New York showing Saturday evening September 25 at 6 30 and 8 30 pm under United Artists release. The tale follows the East Side policeman daughter amid gang battles and a sudden tragedy revealing gritty life with Pickford leading the gang and delivering acclaimed acting.
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Annie Rooney
New York
Mary Pickford
Hershey Central Theatre
United Artists Corporation
Little Annie Rooney
Little Ragamuffin
East Side
Miss Pickford
Joe
Benefit Baseball Game At Hershey Park Saturday
A benefit baseball game is scheduled for Saturday afternoon September 25 at 2 30 between the Hershey Regulars and the Hershey Old Timers at Hershey Park. Proceeds aid Ed Bomgardner of the 1926 team who was injured in June and off work six weeks. Players Punk Ream and Bill Shaub headline the Old Timers squad. tickets cost 25 cents and are on sale from Oliver Keck Paddy Miller Stewart Mahon Doggie Elliot and Clarence Uhrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Ed. Bomgardner
Ream
Bill Shaub
Oliver Keck
Paddy Miller
Stewart Mahon
Doggie Elliot
Clarence Uhrich
Campbelltown Holds Parade For New Hahn Pumper
Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company dedicates its new Hahn pumper on Saturday September 25 with a 2 30 p m parade featuring visiting firemen schools industries and characters. Dedication at the Campbelltown school house follows with remarks by Hon IE I Beidleman Harrisburg Mayor Walters Lebanon and others. A festival carnival band concerts and Black Cat Minstrels entertain after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbelltown
Black Cat Minstrels
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers for Warm Clothing Drive
The Red Cross of Hershey appeals for volunteers to knit sweaters scarves and socks for disabled soldiers in hospitals. Many scarfs go to invalids in the country and women are asked to make layettes for babies. Wool materials and instructions are available from Mrs W Ross Benn shade Granada Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
W. Ross
Granada Avenue
Food Sale by Diakonia Bible Class at Mrs Deckert’s Home
The Diakonia Bible Class of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a food sale at Mrs George Deckert’s home on October 2. Residents are urged to keep the date and supply needs for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diakonia Bible Class
Holy Trinity Lutheran Churell
George Deckert
Rev John Shilke Speaks at Junior Senior High Assembly
On Tuesday morning Rev John Shilke of Columbia addressed the Junior-Senior High School assembly after conducting devotions. His remarks were well received and deemed pertinent by the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shilke
Columbia
Shilke
Scouts Enjoy Sand Hills Hike and Cooking Test Misses
On September 1, the Boy Scouts Frais 2 of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church led by Scoutmaster Carl Smith hiked to the sand hills. Several boys failed the first and second cooking tests. LeVere roobs Ichard Shay Donald Shay Howard Hovel Stanley King Har Christ and Barr Snavely were noted. John Shay passed the merit badge cooking test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frais 2
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Carl Smith
LeVere Roobs
Ichard Shay
Donald Shay Howard Hovel
Stanley King
Har Christ
Barr
John Shay
Hershey Central Theatre to broadcast Dempsey Tunny fight
The Hershey Central Theatre will install a large radio so patrons can hear the Dempsey Tunny fight from the Sesqui-Centennial stadium in Philadelphia. The theatre aims to offer this service Thursday evening and increase patron value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Central Theatre
Philadelphia
Hershey Red Cross Appeals for Florida Disaster Aid
The Hershey Red Cross urges immediate contributions to aid Florida hurricane victims in Miami and Hollywood. Officials estimate at least 3 million dollars are needed for emergency relief and rehabilitation, with all funds used for victims. Contributions go to the American Red Cross in Washington or local chapters, with checks made to the American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Red Cross
Florida
United States
The
American Red Cross
Miami
Hollywood
Executive Department
American National Red Cross
Washington
Red Cross
Calvin Coolidge
Wm. Hackman
W. Ross Esbenshade
Reginald Denny Stars in Rolling Home at Central Theatre
Reginald Denny, hailed as a leading screen comedian, headlines Rolling Home at Hershey Central Theatre on Tuesday night. The Universal production showcases his best farce work, opening with laughs and building through escalating comic situations that keep the hero in a hopeless muddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Denny
Central Theatre
Jones
Universal
Hershey Central Theatre
Denny
Comedias
Hershey High School Athletic Association Forms
The first Hershey High School Athletic Association meeting convened in the Assembly room. Samuel Curry presided with Lois Gilman secretary, James Bobbin vice president, and Lee Shertzer treasurer. The group aims for 100 percent student membership with reps in each homeroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Fgh School Athletic Association
Samuel Curry
Lois Gilman
James Bobbin
Lee Shertzer
Dick Sponpage
Ruth Liller
Winona Halker
Canadian fishing trip to Jones Falls for Bordner and Sollenberger
Mr and Mrs Oscar Bordner and Mr and Mrs John Sollenberger motored to Jones Falls Canada on Sunday for a week of fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bordner
John Sollenberger
Jones Falls
Canada
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Hershey Chocolate Co
Bill Tilden
Gene Tunney
Dempsey
Tunney
Kida
York State
Palmyra
U. B
Kulps
Co. S. S. Association
Diakonia
Hershey Park
H. S. Athletic Association
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