Hershey Chocolate Oakdale, California factory expands with a 65,000 square feet addition. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in February 1973.]
H.B. Reese Candy Company observes its 50th Anniversary and holds an Open House in its expanded plant. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in April 1973.]
Hershey Foods acquires Giovanni Foods, Greenville, Pennsylvania, a producer of frozen pasta products.
Hershey Motor Lodge opens 130 new guest rooms.
Hershey’s Chocolate World opens, replacing the original chocolate plant tour program which had outgrown the plant’s visitor capacity. Its primary attraction is a World’s Fair type simulated 12 minute tour that explains the process of making chocolate from harvesting cocoa beans to packaging the finished product.
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center receives a 5 year accreditation.
Hope Emerich, first woman on the Derry Township Board of School Directors, is elected President of the Board.
Hershey Foods Corporation adds nutritional labeling on its candy bars; a first in the confectionery industry.
Hershey Estates sells the Construction and Maintenance Division.
Hershey Park changes its name to “Hersheypark” and announces plans to remodel park into a themed amusement park. The park is fenced in and a one-price admission plan ($3.50/adults) is offered for the first time. Patrons still have the option of paying as they ride.
The following officers are appointed at Hershey Foods Corporation: Richard L. Urhich, Richard A. Zimmerman: Vice Presidents; L. Whitley Simmons: Treasurer.
Hersheypark opens for its 65th season charging admission for first time.
The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Teaching Hospital is dedicated. Commencement ceremony is held for first graduating class.
Milton Hershey School celebrates the first Commencement held in Founders Hall.
Fire breaks out at the Hershey Lumber Company totally destroying all buildings.
M.S. Hershey Medical Center construction is completed in the summer. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1971.]
Hershey Chocolate Company is licensed to market Rolos, a Rowntree Mackintosh product. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in July 1971.]
Hershey’s Tropical Bar is sent to the moon with Apollo 15 Astronauts.
Hershey Estates sells its dairy operations to Lenkerbook Farms.
Children’s Room is added to Hershey Public Library.
Semi-Sweet Bar introduced. Discontinued October 18, 1971 when replaced by Special Dark sweet chocolate bar. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in February 1949.]
Hershey Foods Corporation sells David & Frere, Montreal, Canada. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in January 1972.]
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center opens its poison control center. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 1972.]
Milton Hershey School demolishes the Nurses’ Home, located beside Milton Hershey School Health Center.
Hershey Foods holds ground breaking ceremonies for “Chocolate World” complex.
Hershey Ice and Cold Storage ceases operations. Originally established in 1936.
New Hersheypark holds grand opening.
Hershey Volunteer Fire Company dedicates its renovated firehouse and new addition.
Milton Hershey School places the "Spartan" statue, donated by Walter Hancock, in foyer of Senior Hall. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in September 1970.]
Milton Hershey School dedicates Founders Hall with a weekend of activities and dedication ceremonies.
Milton Hershey School hosts “Up With People,” the first use of Founders Hall stage and auditorium.
Milton Hershey School Alumni celebrate Alumni weekend with a Homecoming Banquet held in Camelot Room.
Milton Hershey School holds a combined Worship and Dedication in the Founders Hall Chapel, followed by luncheon in the Camelot Room.
50 state flags are presented to Founders Hall by Milton Hershey School Alumni Association as a part of the Dedication Service.
Hershey Foods Corporation inaugurates a national television and radio advertising program.
Ground is broken at the former Hershey Garage for Pennsylvania Public Television Network, including WITF, Channel 33, Hershey. Facility will be located at 169 West Chocolate Avenue.
Hershey Hospital closes to the public. Patients of Hershey Hospital are transferred to the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of the Pennsylvania State University.
Milton Hershey School Health Center opens in the former Hershey Hospital building.
Hershey Estates transfers operation of the Community Theatre to the Hershey Education and Cultural Center (The M.S. Hershey Foundation).
Lloyd S. Blinco, President of Hershey Bears Hockey Club, is inducted into Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.
First Retired Employees (all Hershey Interests) Christmas Party held at Founders Hall.
Deed of Trust for Milton Hershey School is restated.
Cocoa Inn is demolished by explosives.
Hershey Planing Mill, part of Hershey Lumber Company, closes.
Milton Hershey School Farm Division discontinues operation of poultry project.
Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) acquires former Milton Hershey Student Home, Rolling Green, for their national headquarters. Building is located at 501 Governor Road (Route 322).
WITF is granted FM radio facility; joins national network.
Derry Township establishes Sewer Authority.
Abattoir begins operating under U.S.D.A. Inspection and Stamp of Approval.
Hershey Estates Logotype is adopted. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in September 1969.]
Hershey Foods Corporation signs agreement with Rowntree Mackintosh Ltd., York, England for marketing and manufacturing Rowntree Mackintosh products in the United States (Kit Kat, Rolo).
Curling Rink opens at the new Hershey Country Club.
Rally Bar introduced. Discontinued January 1979. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in October 1967.]
Hershey Foods assumes U.S. distribution of Kit Kat Bars for Rowntree Mackintosh of England.
Park Golf Course is renamed Hershey Parkview Manor and Hershey Parkview Golf Course.
New Hershey Country Club, located on East Derry Road, opens.
New addition to the State Police Academy is dedicated. Addition doubles capacity to 200 resident students.
Hershey Foods Corporation acquires Portion Control Industries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois.
Ground is broken for addition to the west side of Hershey Volunteer Fire Company Firehouse located on West Caracas Avenue. The addition will include additional bay space, offices, and a new canteen area (restaurant) in the basement. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in July 1970.]
Wally Byam Caravan Club International Rally is held in Hershey. Approximately 3,000 trailers and 10,000 people attend the Rally.
NASA Aerospace Exposition is held in Hershey. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in July 1970.]
Hershey Estates begins construction for Hygate Apartments, consisting of 58 unit townhouse apartments. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in July 1970.]
Hershey Foods Corporation’s Canadian chocolate manufacturing operation is renamed Hershey Chocolate of Canada, Division of Hershey Foods Corporation.
Hershey Foods Corporation inaugurates a national consumer advertising program with Sunday supplement ad.
Clabell Company announces plans to construct Rosedale, a 160 apartment complex on Cherry Drive. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in August 1970.]
Milton Hershey School moves its “Milton Hershey and Boy” statue from Senior Hall to Founders Hall.
First banquet held in Camelot Room of Founders Hall.
First Worship service held in Founders Hall Chapel.
Milton Hershey School completes construction of modern dairy barn at Maizeland.
Hershey Chocolate Corporation changes its name to Hershey Foods Corporation.
First Annual Rotary Auction is held.
Hershey Garage services are restricted to Hershey Estates owned vehicles. The maintenance and repair facilities and services are moved into the old trolley car building at the West end of Hershey. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 1968.]
The Hershey Lodge opens the Forebay Cocktail Lounge.
Milton Hershey School Farm Division merges with the Business Division to establish the Department of Business Affairs.
Telephone Exchange Building on Cherry Drive begins operations. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in August 1968.]
Hershey Estates Public Information, Advertising and Promotion Division opens.
National Plowing Contest and Forage Progress Days held in Hershey.
Hershey Foods Corporation announces plans to initiate national consumer advertising program.
L.D. Properties Corporation land acquisition program reaches 5,500 acres. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in January 1969.]
Hershey Broadcasting Company sells WHRY and WMSH radio stations.
Hershey Foods Corporation enters joint venture with Anderson Clayton S.A. (ACCOSA) to form Nacional de Dulces, S.A. de C.V., in Mexico City for the manufacture and marketing of chocolate and confectionery products in Mexico.
Juvenile Golf Course is renamed Spring Creek Golf Course. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 1969.]
Farm Implement Building, a department of the Hershey Department Store, Chocolate Avenue and Mill Road is demolished. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 1969.]
Hershey Country Club publishes the first issue of Tee Off, a new newsletter for members. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in April 1969.]
The East Golf Course of Hershey Country Club is played for the first time by Governor Shafer.
Milton Hershey School completes the renovation of (40) and the construction of (63) student homes (103 total).
Hershey Park Monorail opens.
Hershey Telephone Company is sold to Continental Telephone Corporation. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in July 1969.]
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center officially opens with first class of 37 men and 3 women.
Hershey Medical Center signs contract for Teaching Hospital steel.
Hershey Medical Center signs contract for Hospital general construction.
Milton Hershey School Senior Division Homes increases to 49 (27 renovated, 22 new). For students in grades 9 through 12. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1967.]
Hershey Estates signs Contract for new telephone office building on Cherry Drive. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1967.]
Construction begins on the Country Club’s new 18 hole championship East Golf Course designed by George Fazio. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1967.]
Valley Video Cable Company begins operations. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1967.]
Pennsylvania Scholarship Pageant is incorporated.
University Drive Branch of the Hershey National Bank opens.
Car racing in Stadium commences. Auto races discontinued June 1969)
Hershey Estates expand their Abattoir facilities. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 1967.]
Hershey Motor Lodge opens with 200 rooms.