October 26, 1977
Friendship Fire Co.
The monthly meeting of
Friendship Fire Co. No. 1,
Mount Joy was brought to
order by President Don
Alleman, Thursday, Octo-
ber 6.
Chief Frank Good re-
ported 7 fire calls for
September. September 2,
automatic alarm malfunc-
tion, Floral Creations.
September 9, vehicle acci-
dent, Esbenshade Rd. &
Manheim-Mt. Joy road.
September 11, trash fire at
The Meadows. September
18, electrical malfunction in
base board heater causing
small fire at 207 Mount Joy
St. September 24, auto-
matic alarm malfunction,
Lancaster Leaf Warehouse.
September 26, smoke scare
at 35 West Donegal St.
September 30, car fire
Mock
battle
PFC Randy Peters, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Ross
Peters of 213 E. Main St.,
Mount Joy, recently par-
ticipated in a 4-day mock
‘‘battle’’ at Fort Hood,
Texas.
The battle was” fought on
a map with troops and
weapons represented by
pins. The purpose, accord-
ing to the Army, was to
‘‘exercise the command
and control elements of
tactical and support units
in the absence of actual
maneuver elements.’’
HAWK
missile
Army Private Charles
Simmons, son of Mrs. Jane
Simmons of 235 E. Market
St., Marietta, recently
completed a 33-week
course in testing and main-
tenance of the HAWK
missile launcher’s electron-
ics systems.
Charles, who entered the
Army in October, 1976, is a
1976 grad of DHS.
Brinkman
enlists
Charles Brinkman, Jr.,
son of Mrs. Judith Axe of
Bainbridge, recently en-
listed in the Air Force. He
will train in mechanics
after boot camp.: -
Route 283 & Manheim-Mt.
Joy exit. To date the dept.
has responded to 75 fire
calls and 28 service calls.
The Chief also announ-
ced a repelling class for
members to be held
October 17 and October 22.
Chief Engineer Galen
Rutt reported there is some
trouble with the pump on
the 49 LaFrance. The dept.
decided to purchase the
necessary parts and do the
work themselves.
New members taken into
the dept.; Dwight Wolge-
Birth
Mr. and Mrs. David
Shuffelbottom (Sandra Fry)
308 Rivermoor Drive,
Marietta, a son at General
Hospital, Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. David
Shank (Sharon Picking),
Bainbridge RD1, a son at
Hershey Medical Center,
Thursday the 13th.
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active, Joe Eckert-active,
Joe Edgell-active, Valerie
Edgell-emergency Medical
personel (EMP).
The dept also decided to
take steps to preserve the
original charter of the
company. Mugs will also
be purchased in the future
to commemorate the de-
partment’s 110th aniver-
sary of service to the
public.
The meeting was ad-
journed at 8:40 p.m.
At the recent October
meeting of the Maytown
Fire Co. , Asst. Chief Larry
Warfel reported S fire calls
and 2 public service calls
for the month of Septem-
ber. As a part of Fire
Prevention Week, Co.
members recently presen-
ted a program to the
children of the Maytown
Elementary School Kinder-
garten Classes.
New members accepted
by the Maytown Fire Co.,
were, Steven Henry, Jeff
Barclay and George J.
Bowers.
Fire Co. members and
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Maytown Fire Co.
Fund Drive Chairman Jack
Doutrich, would like to
thank the many area
businesses that have con-
tributed thus far to this
year’s fund drive for
needed equipment, to bet-
ter serve the people of our
areas. Fire Co. members
will be canvasing the
Community of Maytown
and the surrounding areas
within the next few weeks.
Your kind support will be
appreciated.
Pres. Herr appointed
Charlie Johns, Edgar May-
ers, and Robert Herr to
present nominations for
Don Hess and Abe Weidman of
Donegal Auto Exchange
970 W. Main St., Mount Joy
653-4831
Donegal Auto Exchange
invite you to visit them at Park City
for the
Independent Used Car Dealer Show
October 24 - 29
Watch for the Grand Opening of the New
R.D. 2, Route 230 - 1 mile West of Mount Joy
register only
at
Mount Joy lot
officers at the November 14
Fire Co. meeting. All
members are urged to be
present for this important
business meeting.
Maytown Fire Co. would
like to invite the many
readers of the Susquehanna
Times to enjoy an evening
of fun at our Game Nights
every Saturday at the Fire
Hall. This year we are
featuring more games,
jackpot specials, and higher
cash prizes. A Block Shoot
will be held on Sunday,
October 30 for hams and
turkeys.