Page 12 — SUSQUEHANNA TIMES Ross to head Restoration Associates Ken Ross, of 67 Fairview Avenue, Marietta, was elected president of the Marietta Restoration Asso- ciates at their regular meeting in the Marietta Community House. Mar- garet Landis was elected vice-president. Re-elected were Mrs. Robert Lombard, secretary, and Mrs. Robert Vander- slice, treasurer. All the directors were re-elected but one. The new director is Mrs. Dennis Shumaker. Mr. Shumaker, who chaired the election, ap- pointed Mrs. Robert Span- Who bought Riverview Towers? gler and Mrs. James Baker co-chairpeople of the an- nual Christmas by Candle- light, which will be held on December 3rd this year. Ross, the new president, has served as vice-presi- dent for two years, and has been active in many committees. He is a methods engineer with Standard Register Co. in York. His wife, Linda, teaches art at Donegal High School. The Board of Directors will meet at the home of the president on July 20, at 7:30 PM. Reel-O-Matic, that’s who Reel-O-Matic ~~ Systems, Inc... 418 Hellam St., Wrightsville, was the pur- chaser of Riverview Towers, the castle-like mansion on the edge of Marietta which was bought at auction recently for $140,000. Reel-O-Matic, which makes wire and cable handling equipment, is a part of WWS, Inc.. WWS has not yet decided what to do with the building, besides maintaining it as an investment. For the time being, a local Reel-O-Matic vice president will live in the building, where he will be able to enjoy the pool, tennis courts, etcetera. “That should be all right,” he commented. The fifteen cent stamp by Chester Wittell I don’t mean to gripe or grind. To raising prices I'm resigned, But if | may have leave To get rid of a peeve, I wish the P.O. would make up its mind. A letter in the century's morn For just two pennies could be borne But Topsy-wise (how true!) The stamp that we once knew. Grew up faster than a stalk of corn. Though 1 admit 1 may be wrong, I've got a feeling and it’s strong, That—sunshine, wind or rain— The ball will bounce again, And the fifteen-cent stamp won't last very long. 1 know that credit pens write black, But P.O. ink is red. Alack! Who ever thought there'd be A future day when we Would want to bring the carrier pigeon back? Hopwood, Klugh place at state track meet Henry Klugh and Doug Hopwood of the DHS track team participated in a meet at Shippensburg State College last month. Henry DID YOU HEAR... ...that Mike and Jennie Kohler of Palmyra will be portraying twin brother and sister (Ben and Sarah Benjamin) in the Lebanon came in third in the 1 mile run, and Doug made 11th place in the 2 mile run. Henry did his best times for 1978: 2:00.7 in the 880, and 4:20.55 in the mile. Valley Summer Theatre production of ‘God's Fa- vorite,”’ to be presented in the College Little Theatre on June 29 and 30, July 1, 6, 7, and 8. Playground coming up in Maytown The supervised play- ground program is all set for summer in Maytown. The playground will oper- ate for six weeks from June 26 to August 4, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Kids who attend Donegal School District and who will be entering grades 1 through 12 can participate. The program will be held at the American Legion Maytown grounds in downtown May- town. All activities (which range from beginners’ swimming lessons though arts and crafts) will be supervised by adult in- structors. Registration will take place June 26 at the Legion grounds. Any questions should be directed to Messrs. John Drace (426- 3742) or Ivan Hess (426-1454). Community Picnic The Maytown Civic Asso- ciation will hold another picnic, like the one of June 26, 1976, again this year. This year the picnic will be held on June 24ths that’s this Saturday. : The picnic will coincide with the last Bicentennial event. Here is the schedule of events: adults are welcome to bring chairs early and socialize; games for kids start at 2:30 PM; dedication of trees and the Memorial Marker will take place at 3:30 PM. A chicken barbeque supper will cooked up by 4:00, once again done to perfection by Harlan Mil- ler. The Bainbridge Band will present a concert at 5:00. The evening meal will be prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Maytown Fire Company. Tickets ($2.50 for adults, $2.00 for kids) are available at Shenk’s and Houseal’s stores, and at the picnic. Dr. Gene M. Love, former. teacher in the Donegal District, will speak at the tree dedication ceremony. Paul and The Big One Super fisherman in Mount Joy Mount Joy has just found a super fisherman. Early Sunday morning, while all were sleeping, Paul A. Brady III was busy sporting his reel and rod at Chickies Creek. There he succeeded in hooking a 17% pound Brown Trout. As a display of pride in his son, Paul A. Brady, Jr., plans to have the trout mounted. Miss Mount Joy pageant Saturday Four talented young beauties will compete in the annual Miss Mount Joy Scholarship Pageant to be held Saturday, June 24, at 8 PM in the Donegal High School Auditorium. This year’s hopefuls are; —Miss Tamara Duke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jere Duke, 750 E. Main Street —Miss Lori Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, 233 N. Barbara Street —Miss Monica Nissley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Nissley, 27 Poplar Street —Miss Linda Sherk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sherk, RD 3, Mount Joy Also featured in this year’s pageant will be; Jill Brown, Miss Lancaster County; Miss Francine E. Huss, pageant producer and choreographer; and Joi Renee Shearer, Miss Mount Joy of 1977. Tickets for the pageant may be obtained from any contestant, from any Jaycee, or at the door on the night of the pageant. Big 4th planned in Marietta by Harvey E. Reem The sounds of spinning game wheels, the splash and laughs from the dunk tank, and the mixed aroma of the many delicious foods from the food stands. All this plus one of largest firework displays in Central Pennsylvania will be trans- formed onto the War Memorial Park Grounds. The Marietta Jaycees 22nd Annual ‘‘Stay at Home the Fourth of July” Celebration will officially open Friday evening, June 30th at 6:00 PM and continue through Sunday, July 2nd. Enjoyment for all ages has been planned through- out the entire weekend. Among the many special events to be held, will be the premiere of ‘‘Daylight Fireworks’’ never before seen in our area. This is only a part of the fireworks to be launched into the sky during the celebration. Many games of skill and chance, rides, food stands, bingo, and live entertain- ment is to be featured nightly. Also, Sunday, July 2nd, for all the disco music people, the Jaycees will feature Stan’s Disco from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Finally concluding the entire three-day celebration will be the Marietta Jaycees spectacular fire- works display. We hope the many long months of planning brings enjoyment and smiles to all. Mount Joy to buy Shatto property The Mount Joy borough council agreed to purchase the Mary Shatto property, located adjacent to the borough office, at 17-19 East Main Street, Mount Joy. The borough hopes to use the buildings for office facilities. Purchase price was $58,000.00. In other business the council awarded J. C. Hale Construction Company, 1205 East King Street, Lancaster, the Delta Street storm sewer project bid. Hale was low bidder with '$17,433.88 while the only other bidder was B, R,. Kreider, Manheim, with a bid of $17,862.91. Council also approved the installation of a street light in the ‘900 block of Wood Street, Mount Joy, as requested by the residents of that block. . told that . June 21, 1978 Marietta council threatens to demolish building Marietta. Council will consider demolishing a house at 468 Wasp Street if the owner, Lancaster real- tor Robert Plank, does not renovate the place by August 1st. Council alse charged that another house (not owned by Planck) at 404 East Front Street is ‘‘unliveable, hazardous, and deteriorating.’’ Both houses have been for sale for a long time, but so far, no buyers have appeared. Councilman Dave White announced that $85,000 from the Lancaster Rede- velopment Authority will be used to fix up the Union Meeting House in the borough. The money will become available July 1. Ronald Perry and Roy Kibler were appointed to the zoning board. They will replace Henry Rich and Steve Bailey. Mr. Rich resigned and Mr. Bailey has been too busy to attend to his duties. The third board member is James Sargen. Four employees were hired under the Compre- hensive Employment and Training Assistance pro- gram. They will maintain and supervise Memorial Park. The four are; Dale Larkie, Jay Easton, Arthur Heiland and Nancy Donley. Council warned that residents who violate the sidewalk, trash-and weed ordinances will be pros- ecuted if the conditions are not corrected within ten days of the violation. Council will advertise for bids for snow removal and other services on an ‘‘as needed basis.” A report on Project Tree- mendous was read. Fifty thousand federal dollars have been spent and 195 trees have been planted in the borough. One of the four dugouts in Memorial Park has been condemned. The town flagpoles will be painted. Raymond Miller, of the Mennonite Central Com- mittee, attended the council meeting to ask if Marietta residents wanted a ‘‘re-use it’’ shop. He was the recently completed borough survey indicates that the people want clothing and shoe stores. Mount Joy calendar June 22 - Planning Com- mission, 7:30. June 25 - Welcome Wagon Picnic #10, 1:00 -?
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