w : 3 § 5 i RRS SUSQ Vol. 76 No. S2 December 29, 1976 RR CEE RRS, The Donegal High Pep Band cheerfully put ice-cold metal mouthpieces to their lips last Sunday evening and Christmas carols filled the frosty air at Mount Joy's Memorial Douglas fir Christmas tree. Park. The occasion; the dedication of a Sandy Heisey (at far right in photo) led members of the Horizons Committee of the Mount Joy Bicentennial Committee in a round of carols. When the music ended, all the musicians managed to disengage themselves Mayor McDevitt of Ma- rietta has proclaimed that February 15, 1977 will be Henry Rutherford Day. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on that day. Judge Wilson Bucher will speak at Marietta War Memorial Park beside the trec already planted in Rutherford’s memory by the Restoration Associates. The son of Naomi and the late Edwin Rutherford, Henry was an outstanding student while in the Mari- etta schools, being a mem- ber of the Honor Society, band, school paper, and basketball team. He was editor of the yearbook, the **Mariettian.’’ Graduating in 1931, Rutherford went on to Dickinson College where he won awards in journalism, English, and leadership. He was class president for several years. After a stint in the Army, Rutherford became a member of the Bar and was appointed Assistant District Attorney by Cla- rence Newcomer, District Attorney at the time. While D.A.. Rutherford was instrumental in estab- lishing the Consumer Pro- tection Commission, the Tax Claims Bureau, and the pollution strike force. He was active in court reform, helped legalize Bingo for benefit purposes, and opposed the death penalty. Henry Rutherford was also active as a citizen. He served as chairman of the Lancaster Young Republi- UEHANN., Susquehanna Times & The Mount Joy Bulletin MARIETTA & MOUNT JOY, PA. from their intruments. Nobody froze to his tuba. ~The tree was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Mateer of Mount Joy and was planted by Vo-tech students under the direction of Mr. Little. At the ceremony, the tree was lighted for the first time by Don Germer. Paul Revere Gingrich and Mayor James Gingrich made a few brief and cheerful remarks. Members of the Pep Band are; Keith Gephart, Mike Zeller, Doug Shelly, Bruce Wagner, Lisa Mummaw, Curtis Thompson, Kristin Straub and Dean Bricker. Mayor McDevitt proclaims Rutherford Day can Club. He was: a member of the Marietta JC's. the Marietta Lion's Club, Ashara Lodge #398 of Masons, and the Pioneer Fire Company. Rutherford was, in addi- tion, Director and former President of the Donegal School Board: founder of the Marietta Ambulance Association; Trustee of the First Methodist Church; Director of the Marietta Water Company; and Di- rector of the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of Lancaster. Maytown Civic Assoc urges all citizens to attend meeting The newly organized Maytown Civic Association will meet January 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building. Offic- ers elected at the No- vember meeting will be in charge. John H. Drace is president. All association members, as well as citizens interest- ed in the welfare of the town, are urged to attend the meeting. He is survived by his wife, the former Dolores Ellicott, and their daugh- ter, Ann. FIFTEEN CENTS Maytown Fire Co. elects Robert Herr The monthly meeting of the Maytown Fire Company was held on December 13, 1976. The following were elected: President-Robert Herr; Vice president-Jack Dout- rich; Secretary-Charles Shaffner; Treasurer-Larry Warfel; Asst. treasurer-Mel Shueing; Trustee-Edgar Myers. officers Fire Chief-Charles Johns; Ist Asst.-Chief-Dennis Hall; 2nd asst.-Chief-Larry Henderson; Chief-Engineer Larry Warfel; Lieutenant- Charles Shaffner; Fire Police-Bigler Ney. Chief of The fire company also voted to obtain a separate charter to operate the Maytown Ambulance As- sociation. The association is to be self-sufficient but will still be considered a part of the Fire Company. The ambulance will remain housed in the firehouse. The company voted to purchase six new protective helmets to replace defec- tive equipment removed from service. Fire chief Charles Johns compliment- ed fire company members on their participation dur- ing the Aircraft Accident Drill conducted on Decem- ber 12th. Pioneer Fire Co. elects Bill Bailey The Marietta Pioneer Fire Company has elected new officers. William Bailey, a 26-year member of the organiza- tion, was elected President. He previously held the office of Fire Chief. Others elected were: Kenneth D. Geesey, Sr.; first Vice-President; Harold McKain, second Vice-Pres- ident; Stephen Bailey, Sec- retary; Harold McKain, Treasurer; David Charles, ~ASSt. Secretary; Kenneth D. Geesey, Sr., Fire Chief; Walter Beaston, first Asst. Firc Chief; Jay Beaston, Second Asst. Fire Chief: Elmer Appleyv, Steward; Harold McKain, Trustee; and Jay Beaston, Chief’ Hose Director. Plans are underway for the annual company ban- quet to be held January 22. Reservations may be placed with William Bailey at ‘426-3644 or with Stephen Bailey, Sr., at 426-3810. Holly Baker & Chris Spickler win chairs in District Band Holly Baker, a senior, and Chris Spickler, a soph- omore, both students at Donegal High School, re- cently won chairs at audi- tions for District Band held at Cedar Crest High School. Holly is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bak- er, Marietta. She placed first chair on baritone sax. Chris, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Spickler, R.D. #2 Mount Joy, placed on the flute. Lower District Band will be held in Ephrata on February 10, 11, and 12. Chris Spickler Holly Baker
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