Milton Hershey and the chocolate empire behind Hershey town
The narrative traces Milton Snavely Hershey from failed early ventures to caramel success in Lancaster. It notes his 1905 shift to chocolate, founding Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the Milton Hershey School housing over 2,000 children. It highlights his philanthropy and the lasting impact of his work and beliefs.
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Milton Snavely Hershey
Pennsylvania
Switzerland
Germany
Milton
Lancaster
Philadelphia
Hershey
Denver
Chicago
New Orleans
New York City
Great Britain
Chocolatetown
USA
Kitty
Milton Hershey School
Hersheys
Philanthropy by Small Gifts Inspires Hopeful Children
A brief urging to give by saving one candy bar per week in a philanthropy jar. By next year the saved money funds a toy for a child in need, with churches and charities helping locate recipients. A note of encouragement accompanies each gift reflecting Milton and Kitty's example.
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Milton
Kitty
Mint Page Heroes chapter excerpt invites readers to explore American heroes
This Mint Page Heroes issue introduces a chapter from So American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet by Dennis Denenberg and Lorraine Roscoe. It directs readers to order the book via heroes4us.com and a web link, and mentions a library title Who Was Milton Hershey by James Buckley.
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Mint Page Heroes
Dennis Denenberg
Lorraine Roscoe
Heroes4us.com
Milton Hershey
James Buckley
Mini Jokes Promote Zoos and Aquariums
A playful note highlights zoos and aquariums as places to see animals and now to aid endangered species. It urges visiting, supporting, and volunteering locally to help conservation efforts.
Mini Page thanks educators for help with issue
The Mini Page credits Dennis Denenberg a former teacher principal superintendent and university professor and Lorraine Roscoe a champion of heroes of every kind for assistance with this issue Teachers.
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Dennis Denenberg
Lorraine Roscoe
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Hershey Industrial School
Lancaster, Milton
Osikeco
Cahelotco
Ncyda
Enac
Mike
Mary
Eco Note
Bbs
MiniPageBooks
Andrews McMeel Universal
Walnut
Kansas City
Ann
Aimee
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