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Thelma Bowman poses with Ronald in the lunch room.
Ronald talks
The kids at Grandview
School had an unusual
guest at lunch last week—
Ronald, a red, yellow, and
green parrot.
Ronald was brought into
the lunch room by his
owner, Thelma Bowman, of
739 West Main Street,
Mount Joy. Ronald
seemed a bit nervous, and
wouldn’t talk much (al-
though he did walk upside
down for the kids’ amuse-
ment). Thelma told the
Times that Ronald talks a
great deal at home.
Ronald, a very handsome
bird, was all green when
he was young, but in the
last 12 years has developed
a bright yellow head and
small flecks of brilliant red
on his body.
Parrots live a long time.
Ronald, who could easily
live another 90 years, has 2
healthy constitution. ‘‘He’s
had a cold a couple of
times,”’ Thelma says, "but
I just put Vick’s in the cage
and he always gets
better.”’
Oriental journey
by Eleanor S. Sloan
Three Mount Joy Rotar-
ians and their wives spent
18 days in the Orient. They
were Mr. and Mrs. Lester
Eshleman, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Shaeffer and Mr.
and Mrs. G. Walter Sloan.
Not long after we
boarded the 747 airplane in
New York we were issued
socks and it was suggested
we relax and become
comfortable. We already
knew the flight would be
long, so we didn’t need
much urging.
Exactly 13 hours later we
arrived in the world’s
largest city, Tokyo, Japan.
Tokyo is a very clean city
of 11 million people, all
neatly dressed. Much to
our surprise the style of
dress was mostly western,
however, we did see some
ladies wearing beautiful
kimonos.
Our city tour included
the Imperial Palace Plaza,
the Great Buddha, many
shrines and beautiful gar-
dens. We were reluctant to
leave Tokyo, but we knew
we would be returning at a
later date.
A bus was our transpor-
tation for a scenic Pacific
coast drive that would
bring us to the railroad
station. Our'reservations
were on the bullet train
that would take us 300
miles to Kyoto with speeds
up to 130 miles per hour.
The ancient city of Kyoto
was once the capital of
Japan and is now the
cultural center. Visiting
Kyoto had special meaning
for the Sloans because it
afforded them an oppor-
tunity to renew the
acquaintance of a young
man, Minoru, who had
stayed in their home. He
was in Pennsylvania to
study, and, through his
being a Rotary Foundation
Awardee, they had formed
a fine friendship.
It was wonderful to meet
his wife, Mieko, and six
month old Michihito. We
were invited to their home
to help Michihito celebrate
a very special holiday
called Chidren’s Day. This
is the day carp kites fly
over each house—one kite
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DHS Awards Banquet
Donegal High School
gave awards to outstanding
students last week at a
banquet at Hostetter’s
Dining Hall in Mount Joy.
Senior class president
Michael Seaman was the
master of ceremonies for
the senior awards program.
Karen Albright was
named the outstanding
physics student by the
American Association of
Physics Teachers. She also
received the Delta Mu
Sigma award for excellence
in mathematics, and was
recognized as a Merit
Scholarship finalist.
Kevin McKain got the
Distinguished Musician of
the U.S. Marines Youth
Foundation prize.
Athletic plaques went to
Karen Albright, Mary Ann
Derr, Tamara Duke, Dawn
Greider, Darla Kelly, Pam-
ela Kolp, Susan Meszaros,
Stacy Miller, Kathryn
Moyer and Kim Wilkinson.
Sports awards also went
to Mark Divet, David
Engle, Bruce Eyer, Melvin
Hay, Douglas Hopwood,
Henry Klugh, Scott Mow-
rer, and Michael Seaman.
Seniors involved in the
performing arts also re-
ceived awards.
His granddaughter and
great-granddaughter
graduate together
A.H. Shissler of Elizabethtown, center, poses with his
granddaughter and great-granddaughter—both graduating
from Donegal High School! Mr. Shissler will be 89 on
June 24th.
On the left is Denise Grimm, great-granddaughter. She
is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Grimm, RD1 Mari-
etta, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Musser of
E-town RDS.
On the right is Barbara Foreman, Mr. Shissler’s grand-
daughter. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay
Foreman of RD2 Mount Joy.
Vo-Tech awards
The Mount Joy Vo-Tech
recently gave out 31
awards to 2S senior
students. Those from the
Donegal Schools system
who got awards are:
Eric Wolgemuth, out-
standing masonry student,
was presented with an
engraved brass trowel from
the Glen-Glen Brick Corp.,
Rodney Hershey
Rodney Hershey will
show slides from a tour
around the U.S. at the
annual banquet of the May-
town High School Alumni
Association. The group will
meet at Hostetter’s on
and a $20 gift certificate
from Drohan Brick and
Supply, Inc.;
Jerry Garner got an
engraved plate from the
American Welding Society
and a $25 gift certificate
from the Welding Craft
Committee for being the
outstanding welding
student.
will show slides
Saturday, June 17th, at
6:00 PM. There will also be
group singing with Robert
Brinser at the piano.
If you would like to go,
get in touch with Helen
Hollenbaugh in Maytown.
June 14, 1978
Left, Jim Roberts; right, Dave Newcomer, Jr., of
Elizabethtown. Photo was taken at Hostetter’s.
Mount Joy Lions
elect officers
Jim Roberts was install-
ed as the new president of
the Mount Joy Lions on
June 6th, during a dinner
at Hostetter’s Dining Hall.
The installation was made
by Dave Newcomer of Eliz-
abethtown, Lions governor
of District 14.
Other new officers who
were installed at the same
time are: Jay Hess, 1st
vice-president; James
Becker, 2nd vice-president;
Ron Meleby, 3rd vice-presi-
dent; Donald Bell, secre-
tary; George McCue, trea-
surer; Bob Eshleman, Lion
tamer; Clayton Aument,
assistant Lion tamer; Ken
McKain, tail twister; Paul
Shearer, assistant tail
twister; Paul Clark and
Bob Sherk, two-year direc-
tors; and Glen Wittle and
Arthur Sprecher, who had
been re-elected as direc-
tors.
A letter from the Lions’
international president, ac-
knowledging the services of
the late Robert Schroll, was
read.
Bill Martin, a representa-
tive of the Friendship Fire
Company, exhibited plans
of the proposed new fire
house, reported on the
funds campaign, and an-
swered questions about the
proposed structure.
Daylight fireworks
by Harvey Reem
GAMES, RIDES, LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT, AND
FIREWORKS—this, all
wrapped up into three days
can only add up to enjoy-
ment for the entire family.
Starting Friday, June
30th, the Marietta Jaycees
will officially open the 22nd
annual ‘‘STAY AT HOME
THE FOURTH’ Celebra-
tion at War Memorial Park,
Marietta.
Throughout the weekend
many action-packed events
have been planned.
Friday will preview
‘““Carnival Times’’ with
many games of skill and
chance, food stands, rides,
bingo, and live entertain-
ment provided by ‘‘Silver
Streak.”’
Saturday, July 1st, the
Jaycees will feature ‘‘Home
Made Chicken Corn Soup’’
for take-out and for your
convenience at the park;
for take-outs please bring
containers. Then at 2:00
PM all kids age 12 and
under will be treated to
games on the big baseball
field. All will be winners.
Early in the evening, at
6:30 PM, the Jaycees will
launch into the sky the first
daylight fireworks display
ever in our area. Following
the fireworks live entertain-
ment will be provided until
11:00 PM by ‘‘Drive
Core.”
Sunday, July 2nd, will
bring additional activities
to the celebration. To get
the final day moving ‘‘Old
Fashion Prices’’ will be set
from 1:00 PM until 3:00
PM. Evening entertainment
will be provided by ‘‘Drive
Core’’ to be capped off by
the Jaycees’ spectacular
fireworks display, rated as
one of the largest in central
Pennsylvania.
The plans for this year’s
celebration have been mov-
ing in high gear since
January. We, the Marietta
Jaycees, need your support
for success and so that we
can continue serving our
community and surround-
ing communities with the
many different programs
and projects for all. Come
out and support the 22nd
annual ‘‘Stay at Home on
the Fourth’’ celebration.
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