In 1947, Dell Lake Park at Fountain, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, was a major center of entertainment for the Hegins Valley, as can be seen by the following ad which appeared in the West Schuylkill Press and Pine Grove Herald of 29 August 1947 with information on activities for the Labor Day Weekend:
Dell Lake Park
On Route 25 Between Hegins and Newtown
Your Best Bet is “DELL LAKE” for Better Entertainment!
SATURDAY – AUGUST 30
Presenting – “THE RHYTHM RASCALS”
Musical Comedians & High Caliber Music
A Big Sunday Show on a Saturday Night
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SUNDAY – AUGUST 31
Presenting – “THE THREE TONES”
NBC Radio’s Best Musical Group Heard on National Hookup. Better known as the 2nd “Three Sons,” with big electric Hammond Organ right on stage. Also big prominent recording artists
Featuring ——
LEO OLLINGER – Electric Hammond Organ
BUD BRICKLER – Electric Guitar
CHEF UNDY – Electric Accordion
DON’T MISS THIS OUTSTANDING ACT! – PLUS
“RITCHIE”
First Class Magician and Ventriloquist for all the Kiddies.
Don’t Miss His Tricks
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SEPTEMBER 1 – LABOR DAY
One of “Dell Lake’s” Best Shows, Back by Popular Request
– A Seven Star Show! –
STARRING – The Original “Oklahoma Travelers”
Who have appeared on Major Bowes’ Program with Big Novelty Show
Featuring – SARAH HOLSOPPLE
The one and only famous known Dutch Comedian who will keep you in
Stitches All Through the Show
– PLUS –
FLO – That native Hawaiian Girl with Acrobatic and Hula Dancing. Also
VIRGIE NEAL – His famous imitations on Electric Hawaiian Guitar
Music – Comedy – Songs -Novelty
Don’t Miss Your Favorite Penna. Dutch Program
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FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT ON GROUNDS – Turkey, Ham, Beef,
Pork Platters to be served on Sat. & Sun. (Sunday from 11 a.m. on)
RIDES – GAMES – CONCESSIONS – FREE PARKING
FREE SWIMMING – FREE ADMISSION TO EVERYONE
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Ad from Newspapers.com.
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