Pa A An estimated 4.000 people crowded Main St. in Mount Joy to watch the annual Memorial Day Parade. The line of march included 10 bands, 8 floats and many outstanding local individuals. The outstanding an- nouncer for the parade was John Presto. Judges were Miss Laurie Martin, Mrs. Ginny Horst and Mrs. George Nauman. Prize-win- Members of the Florin Fire Com Memorial Day in Mount Joy ning floats were; 1st place- the Mount Joy Friendship Fire Co. Ambulance; 2d place- Landisville Girl Scouts; 3d place- Mount Joy Vo-tech; 4th place- Mount Joy Recreation Association. After the parade, the holiday festivities continued at the Boro Park. The major event of the evening was ‘‘Anything Goes,’’ sponsored by the newly- The prize-winning float Michelin Radial Tires Bonk Americard (Visa) Diners Club & Master Charge STRICKTER ———Imports—— Specializing in jVOLVO & MERCEDES AUTO SALES and SERVICE Professional Mechanical Repairs on Most Imported Makes Between Elizabethtown & Mt. Joy on Route 230 653-8200 or 653-8175 R.D.2, Mt. Joy. Pa 17552 SHARP’S DISTRIBUTORS Beer & Ale Porter & Soft Drinks 10 Decatur St., Marietta—426-3918 MARIETTA CITGO CITGO GAS—GROCERIES OPEN 5:30 A.M. — 8:30 P.M. DAILY SUNDAY 8:00 A.M.—6:00 P.M. Ed Reeves, Prop. Phone 426-3863 East End—Route 441 — Marietta pany in their Memorial Day outfits. formed Mount Joy Recrea- tion Association. Mount Joy's two fire departments, Friendship and Florin, battled each other for the title ‘‘The Greatest Fire Company in Mount Joy." Events in the contest included an obstacle course, 3-legged races, a 4-legged race, balloon burst, crab soccer, inner tube race, pie-eating contest and tug-o-war. About 1000 people turned out to cheer on their favorite teams. After some grueling work and a lot of fun, the outcome was; Friendship- 98 Florin- 54 Festivities continued with a carnival, and a display of fireworks rounded off the evening. Golf results The Mount Joy Golf Association sponsored by the Heritage House, Mount Joy, was held on June 12, 1977 at Overlook Public Golf Course. 11:00—R. ' Hollis: GG. Blasser; M. Yeager; and C. Baer. 11:07—J. Hackman; B. Pennell; N. Godshall; and D. Arnold. 11:14—G. Funk; J. Funk; W. Price and C. Witmer. 11:21—J. Landis; D. Hertzler; R. Landis and J. Hamilton. 11:28—C. Hallgren; R. Hallgren; L. Zwally and H. Gingrich. 11:35—J. Step- henson; K. Houseal; D. Fetter and D. Campbell. 11:42—D. Halblieb; J. Metzler; W. Earhart and T. Konas. 11:49—P. Hoffman; C. Drescher; D. Welsh and M. Camp. 11:56—J. Charles; J. Pennell; C. Lauth and E. Koser. 12:03 —R. Oberholtzer; C. Bell; B. Hoff and L. Conte. 12:10—E. Kaylor; S. Lan- dis; V. Roberts and K. Alexander. 12:17—G. Berryhill, A. Mayer; J. Shetrompf and J. Good. and 12:24—P. McKain; J. Mummau; C. Stites and G. Sheetz. ABRAM DEPPELLER Abram Deppeller, 82, of 804 Locust St., Columbia, died unexpectedly at the Columbia Hospital, Sunday at 7:30 p.m. He was the husband of Wilhelmina Hirnisey Deppeller. Born in Marietta, the son of the late Abram and Emma Ihling Deppeller, he was a retired employee of the former Marietta Trans- portation Depot. He was a member of English United Presbyter- ian Church, Marietta; a life member of American Le- gion, William Brenner Post No. 466, Marietta, and the National Association of Re- tired Civil Employees. He was a U.S. Army veteran of - World War I, serving with the 316th infantry. Surviving besides his widow are two daughters and two sons, Geraldine Deppeller, at home; Dol- ores, wife of Elvin Fritsch, Lancaster; Joel, Tampa, Fla. and Donald, East Stroudsburg. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, one great- granddaughter, and a bro- ther, Samuel C., Maytown. Trinity An exciting program has been prepared by Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church for Vacation Bible School to be held June 20 through 24, at Donegal and New Haven Streets, Mount Joy. “Lord Jesus, Teach Me’ is the theme for the school, to be held each weekday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Classes will be offered for all ages from Nursery (age 3) through college and Obituaries JOHN E. LOKEY John E. Lokey, 73, a re- tired mechanic who lived in Bainbridge, died at his home early Saturday morn- ing after a brief illness. He was the husband of Catherine Welter Lokey. He was a resident of Bainbridge most of his life. Before retirement, Lokey was an automobile mechan- ic for Petticoffer Dodge, Elizabethtown, for 45 years. He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Elizabethtown, and the Rheems Fire Company. Born in Timberville, VA, he was the son of the late Isaac and Kate Coffman Lokey. Lokey is survived by his widow; a son, John L. Lokey, Bainbridge; two grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Lokey, Bainbridge, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Mary Fitzwater, Eliza- bethtown, and Mrs. Stella Schmidt, Steelton. June 8, 1977 JOHN MESZAROS John Meszaros, 82, of 13 E. Market St., Marietta, a retired employee of J. E. Baker of Billmeyer, died at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday in St. Joseph Hospital. He was employed by Baker for 45 years. : He was a member of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Marietta, and Holy Name Society of the church. He was also a member of Jednota Lodge, Middle- town. Born in Czechoslovakia, he was the husband of Julia Kobach Meszaros. In addition to his widow, he is survived by one daughter, Mary A., wife of Richard Groff, Columbia, and three sons: George P. and Frank J., both of Marietta, and John S., Maytown. Twelve grandchildren al- SO survive. ECC Bible school adult. The central goal of Vaca- tion Bible School is this: That souls be won to Christ and grow in Christ. Bible- based lessons will be taught with excitement and variety through the use of many advanced teaching methods. Students will be challenged and involved through such activities as these: song time, Bible study, interest visual de- monstrations, classroom in- teraction, craft making, and many other innovative methods in keeping with the theme, ‘‘Lord Jesus, Teach Me". Workers in the school are needed and welcome. For information regarding attending and/or assisting, call Rev. Hess, 653-4435. Bring the family, friends, and neighbors. There is help (and fun) and spiritual growth for all at Vacation Bible School! Girl Scouts go camping On May 13, 14, and 15, Junior Girl Scout Troop #32 of Mount Joy went camp- ing at Gi-Sco-Ha. Gi-Sco- Ha is located in Hanover and is operated by the Penn Laurel Girl Scout Council, Inc. Highlights of the camp- ing trip were hiking to Codorus State Park, having a Gong Show, and having a big-toe decorating contest. The girls enjoyed cooking on buddy burners, singing, and participating in a Wide Game focusing on an inter- nation theme. Girls who attended were: Dawn Zimmerman, Dana Yingst, Jody Stoutzenberg- er, Linda Sherk, Stephanie Maxwell, Stacey Gingrich, Kim Funk, and Jennifer Applegate. Also Virginia Zuschlag, Colleen Roper, Tracey Mc- Curdy, Crystal Kelly, Heather Farmer, Emmy Zuch, Stacey Ricedorf, Beth Moran, Wendy Ger- mer, Tracy Geltmacher, and Carolyn Gehman. Adults that accompanied the girls were Judy Funk, Marlene Zuch, and Joyce Ricedorf. Nancy Kopf and Ella Gainer, leaders for Troop #32,also participated in the trip. Glossbrenner-Florin Bible school All children from the ages of 4 years to youth going into grade 9 are invited to share in a one week bible school from June 20-24 given by the Glossbrenner United Meth- odist Church and the Florin Church of the Brethren at the Florin Church of the Brethren. Each session will be from 9-12 a.m. and will include bible study, crafts, physical activites, music classes, and guest speakers or reli- gious entertainment pro- grams. There will be a Kick-Off Registration Fair on Satur- day, June 18 from 3-5 for all students and parents. Featured entertainment for this program will be Steve Brubaker, a well-known magician and ventriloquist. In addition to this enter- tainment program, children will get a chance to meet the teachers and students in their particular class, and will be invited to share in games and refreshments in the Fellowhship Hall. Ju
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