Harrisburg Telegraph from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania • Page 74

TELEGRAPH 46 MONDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER 7,. 1931 HARRISBURG HERSHEY, HOME OF GREAT INDUSTRY, BEAUTIFUL TOWN Enterprise and Generosity of Its Founder Are Mam fest at Every Turn The Chocolate Town is the allur ing name applied to tha industrial center, otherwise known 'as Her shey, Pennsylvania, where the 60 acre factory of the Hershey Choco 1 late Corporation is locat and in which the well known Hershey chocolate products are manufac tured. It is located in Central Pennsyl' vania, thirteen miles from Harris' burg, in the beautiful and pictur esque Lebanon Valley, nestling in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is surrounded by fertile farm country and rich pasture lands, one of the principal milk producing regions of America. There was no lack of space when M.

S. Hershey, the founder, planned the town in 1903 and then figuratively speaking, reared it on a cake of milk chocolate. Streets were mapped through the charming undulating country. Cement pavements were laid and rows of shade trees planted. As a result, there now are groves of trees and shrubbery, some statuary, too, and ornamental drinking fountains supplying filtered mountain water that comes from the million gallon reservoir two miles away.

Pathways and roadways, like white ribbons, lead to pleasant vistas and quiet retreats. Hershey is indeed a most pleasant prospect, a more delightful spot could not be found in many a day's travel. In these almost Arcadian surroundings is situated the chocolate factory. One is impressed by the uniformly large and attractive homes in Hershey. There are wide spaces between them, making possible green, velvety lawns, adorned with plants, flowers and shrubbery.

The majority of these homes are owned by those who occupy them. A department directs the town's development, exercising supervision of the Streets and buildings. A Beautiful Factory From the distance, the chocolate factory, much of its walls covered with ivy, appears to be a series of buildings, but in reality it is one huge structure of limestone, concrete and glass. It contains sixty acres of floor space and is fronted and flanked by parks and surrounded by open spaces. In seasonable weather the employes spend the greater part of the noon hour in the open air, on the grassy stretches just outside of the factory, or in beautiful Hershey Park, which is just across the way.

Products of the Hershey factory are shipped to many foreign coun tries as well as everywhere in the r'rnore place cnd liere are 'some in 1 teresting facts: If all the Hershey bars sold dur the past, year were placed end to end, they would reach around the florid more than three times, a dis tance of approximately 75,000 miles, additional to which are vast quan i "'tities of chocolate syrup and mil Ilions of pounds of powdered cocoa and chocolate coating. The latter is the covering which candy manufac i turers buy to coat their candies. Hershey is a community of mu tual interest, because its heartbeat is in the chocolate factory, and all who live there are directly inter ested in it. The other enterprises include farming, dairying, building and the street car, electric, tele phone, water and sewage disposal systems, in all a score of undertak ings employing approximately three thousand people. Several of Hershey's institutions warrant some description.

They are the result of the co operation ideal community life which are the underlying forces of Hershey. The Hershey department store is an admirable illustration of this spirit. Instead of having many small stores, each with incomplete stocks, a department store was es tablished that would be complete, maintain high standards, give qual ity and service' and afford the wide I selection of city merchandise. It is housed in a three story brick build ing, 60 by 360 feet, a modern estab lishment in every detail. Hershey Bank The Hershey National Bank build ing is a handsome two story struc ture of white marble, which crowns the heights toward the south.

It is conducted on the plan of the metro politan banking institutions. When the bank was incorporated in 1905 there were many who predicted a short life for it. The statement of June, 1931, showed resources of more than three and one half million dollars. On Chocolate avenue, which is the principal thoroughfare of the town, is situated the Hershey Inn, direct ly across from the bank. This building is designed somewhat pfter the old Spanish mission style, with projecting red tiled eaves with a HERSHEY MEMORIAL BUILDING Fannie B.

Hershey Memorial Building at Hershey Industrial School, the gift of M. S. Hershey, founder of industry, town and school, in honor of his mother. The etching shows the building with students, in the upper left hand Mr. Hershey, and in the upper right, his mother.

coping above. There are two hundred rooms and suites, with every modern convenience. Opposite the Hershey Inn, on the corner of Chocolate and Cocoa avenues, a $2,000,000 community building is being constructed. This building occupies an entire block, and is six stories high. It is finished with Indiana limestone and when finished, which will be some time this year, it will be the most pretentious building in Hershey.

It will contain a theater seating several thousand, an auditorium, pipe organ, gymnasium, swimming pool, library, hospital, cafeteria and offices. One block south of the community building, on Granada avenue, are the modern high school and grade school buildings, each providing facilities for one thousand pupils. There is also vocational school building, fully equipped, which cost more than $500 000. These buildings were constructed, equipped and presented by M. S.

Hershey to Derry township, of which Hershey is a part. i No Town Government has no town government. The Hershey estates, of which Mr. Hershey is the directing head, administers the town, takes care of the streets, supplies the water, the electric light for street purposes and sewerage facilities without any cost to the taxpayers, other than their township taxes. For the intellectual and social life, Hershey has unusual facilities.

There are five churches and fraternal organizations. For the men and boys there is the Hershey Men's Club, a three story stone building containing a large gymnasium, swimming pool, shower baths, reading and game rooms, and lodging accommodations for one hundred men. For the girls there is the Young Women's Club, with a three story stone building for its home. It contains a gymnasium, baths, reading room, reception parlor and room accommodations for sixty girls. The Volunteer Fire Company have their firehouse and the Boy Scouts their own cabin.

There is also a free public library. The Hershey Park Convention' Hall and Ice Palace is a prominent Hci shiy, Jq, ppt, incorporated and jobjecj In the landscape ofbanon We are delivering new cars direct from the factory to the dealer Cutting freight and unloading costs to a minimum. Also a great help in obtaining special service on rush deliveries. All cars are insured 100 against damage or loss of any nature. As to how we handle damage claims we refer you to the Dague Gievrolet Company of Harrisburg.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL OR WRITE HARRISBURG CAR HAUt AWAY CO. 207 S. 17TH HARRISBURG, PA. Bell 3 7182 Valley. It is of steel and concrete, and seats four thousand.

In the winter it is used for ice skating. There are also a theater, hospital, museum, conservatory, zoological garden and two eighteen hole golf courses, both of which are considered being among the finest in the country. One of these golf courses is private, while the other is public. For the private course, which is the Hershey Country Club, Mr. Hershey gave his palatial home as a clubhouse.

He is now building a nine hole golf course for the boys and girls of the community, with a clubhouse, which will be ready for use next year. Industrial School One of the points interest in Hershey is the Hershey Industrial School. It is located one mile south of the town in a tract of one thousand acres. The charming old house which was the birthplace of Mr. Hershey, is used as the nucleus of the school.

The school is on the cottage plan, with twenty three units, with groups of ten to twenty six boys to a cottage. Orphan boys between the ages of 4 and 8 years, are admitted to the school. Four The officers and directors of this institution are happy to congratulate the HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH upon the completion of 100 years of service. Though we cannot peer behind the veil which shrouds the Future, we are confident the TELEGRAPH'S brilliant Past will be dimmed and overshadowed by its achievements in the unfathomable Tomorrow which begins Today. SECURITY TRUST CO.

3G 38 North Third Street Harrisburg USE THIS MODERN METHOD OF NEW hundred and twelve boys are now enrolled, and it is Mr. Hershey's plan to increase this number to sev 12.TO 15 HOUR SERVICE DIRECT FROM FACTORY TO DEALER eral thousand. The schpol was established in 1909. Since Hershey was founded, which was twenty eight years ago, thousands of people have visited it. Many wish to see the model industrial town in the making, but even more are drawn to its outdoor attractions, among them Hershey Park.

This pleasure ground was a part of the original plan, but the 150 acre tract has grown until it now consists of 1000 acres. Through it flows Spring creek, historic since the time William Penn. The creek has been raised and there are long stretches of water for boating. Several rustic bridges span it. Winding through the deep dales are picturesque paths while on the slopes and hills are scores of buildings for entertainment and comfort.

There are numerous tables and benches, rest rooms, children's playgrounds, baseball diamond and athletic field, tennis courts, swimming pool, dancing pavilion, etc. It is rightfully called the playground of Central Pennsylvania. When Mr. Hershey built Hershey Park no one realized what he intended to do. In the last few years the larger plans are being seen.

They take the park idea from Spring creek up the slope of the big hill north of Hershey and oyer tbe summit to the beautiful valley of the Swatara. Reservoir Heights This hill is called Reservoir Heights, for on its very summit is the 1,000,000 gallon reservoir, the water being pumped from the filtration plant located along the Man ada creek, a secluded mountain stream. The ascent to' Reservoir Heights is so gradual that one is scarcely aware of having climbed six hundred feet. As one climbs still higher, the entrancing scene widens. The view, at first limited toward the southeast, enlarges as from all points of the compass mountain ranges, slopes and peaks burst upon the vision, until from the highest hilltop one beholds an inspiring panorama that embraces no less than seven counties.

It is upon this point that Mr. Hershey will build a $1,000,000 hotel. Much has been done to add to the unusual natural beauty of Reservoir Heights. Miles of winding roads and picturesque paths, with shrubbery and trees, are evidence of excellent landscape work. On the slopes are cascades which give a continuous picture of flowers and vines.

At the southern foot of the hill, directly west of Hershey Park, is the eighteen hole public golf course, with a magnificent stone clubhouse. The planting of J'ecs, shrubbery, lawns and flowers throughout Hershey and the park has not been done in a promiscuous fashion, but has been made to follow a well considered plan. Nothing is planted that is not suitable for its, location or where it will interfere with the chief purpose of the spot it Is to adorn. The park has grown to a place of pleasant vistas and retreats. The planting throughout the town has proved so successful that Hershey is known far and wide as having one of the finest landscapes in all Pennsylvania.

Naturally the main interest of Hershey is the chocolate industry, but the larger interest embraces the community that has been, built around the industry. The high ideal of Hershey is not expressed only in industrial gain, but in community building in its relation to humh values by providing opportunity to live sanely in right surroundings. Hershey is an example of a town that has influenced the industrial and civic atmosphere of the entire country. Because of it, other factories have been improved and towns in which industrial employes live have been beautified. It has added much to the health, happiness and prosperity of the nation.

FRED S. LACK Merchant Tailor 132 Locust Street Fine English and American Woolens Hand Tailored To Your Measure DO YOU BELIEVE IN EDUCATION? then select your field Two Courses in Aviation! THE course in Aeronautical Administration is designed to train the student to become a proficient airport' owner or manager; airplane salesman or salesmanager; or general aviation business executive. The Laboratory instruction for the first two terms is absolutely the same as that of the Aeronautical Mechanics Course, giving the aviation business student a full and complete practical knowledge of the Airplane and its Engine. In addition the course provides a well rounded and thorough outline of work in Business Administration in its application to the Aviation Industry. AERONAUTICAL ADMINISTRATION COURSE Term let Term (4 months) Hours Elem.

Enpi'ne Theory nnd Practice (Lab.) 120 Elem. Airplane Thsory and Practice (Lab. 120 Air Commerce Regulations 32 History of Aviation 32 Airports and Airways 32 Accounting Mathematics 48 Bookkeeping 48 432 2nd Term (4 months) Advanced Engine Work (Lab.) 120 Advanced Airplane Work, Wing and Fabric (Lab.) 120 Salesmanship 32 Psychology of Business Relations 48 Public Speaking, Oral English 48 Principles of Marketing 32 Commercial Law and Finance 48 448 3rd Term (4 months) Industrial Organization and Management 48 Sales Management 32 Psychology of Business Relations 48 Money and Banking 48 Credit, Practice and Problems 32 Business Statistics and Graphic 32 Commercial Correspondence, Written English 43 Aeronautical Current events and 80 .368 1 y' fTlL.ni. muni mMlTmtlfwmSSmm4 Illustration shows the manner in which the cars are carried. Note the ease of unloading.

Tbe rear truck is only three and one half feet from the ground. THE course In Aeronautical Mechanics is designed to train the student to, pass the Government Requirements for the Ail plane and Engine Mechanics Licenses, in the minimum allowable time. Sufficient Mathematics and Mechanical Drawing is given to enable the student to become an exceedingly high type of Aircraft Mechanic. Satisfactory completion of the first term course will fit the student to pass the theory examinations required by the U. S.

Department of Commerce at Washington, D. for all Pilots Licenses. AERONAUTICAL MECHANICS COURSE Term 1st Term (4 months) Hours Elem. Engine Theory and Practice (Lab.) 120 Elem. Airplane Theory and Practice (Lab.) 120 Air Commerce Regulations 32 History of Aviation .32 Mechanical.

Drawing 128 Geom. and Intro, to Aerodynamics 80 512 Mcterology and Navigation 2nd Term (4 months) Advanced Engine Work (Lab.) 120 Advanced Airplane Work, Wing and FaU ric 120 Meterology 32 Navigation 32 Mechanical Drawing 98 Simple Aerodynamics 80 480 3rd Term (4 months) Trouble Shooting (Lab.) 120 Metal and Welding (Lab.) 80 Rigging and Assembly (Lab.) 96 Parachutes (Lab. and Field) 32 Propeller Setting and Balance 18 Airplane Maintenance (Field) 32 Advanced Mechanical Drawing 64 Aerodynamics 80 520 Elective subject for students taking the one term Complete I'llot Ground Course; and for the Aeronautical Administration students who desire the subject. The Eastern School of Aviation is a private school, founded by men long trained in education or aviation, forming a diversified but ideal background for the satisfactory completion of this type of project. Flying is not of primary importance in the curricula, Expert mechanics on airplanes and engines, and trained aeronautical administrators to handle the business end of the industry, complete the visualized ideal of the successful aeronautical graduate.

The capacity of the Eastern School of Aviation is seventy five students. Particular interest exists regarding the new student's ability to handle oral and written English and the simpler applications of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Physics. (The curricula of the Eastern School of Aviation involves a review of the essential principles of these subjects; and in extreme cases when the mentality of the student warrants, additional tutoring is provided in subjects not previously studied.) High School graduation is not insisted upon, due in part to the variation in "high school standards and because aeronautical work often serves as a better means toward gaining the student's interest in subject matter. The Eastern School of Aviation maintains several traveling registrars in the field throughout the year, for the purpose, primarily, of gaining a closer contact between the student and the home. These registrars always call on the high school principals or senior class advisors for their first contact in any community.

For further information, address, Eastern School of Aviation "On the Penn Harrls Airport" P. O. Box 1266, HARRISBURG, PA. "The Aviation School Stressing Education and Pedagogy" TRANSPORTATION In the thirteen months. of operation we have discovered that transportation of new Automobiles is not a joke, but a new industry designed to help dealers everywhere.

On account of irregularities and short seasons we have discover ed that it is impossible to, give the dealers service without a fleet of at least 10 trucks. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL OR WRITE HARRISBURG CAR HAUL AWAY CO. 207 S. 17TH HARRISBURG, PA. Bell 3 7182.