Page 16—SUSQUEHANNA TIMES “Accident” Everybody survived when the Maytown Ambu- lance staged a mock acci- dent at the intersection of Depot and Vinegar Ferry Roads near Rowenna. Ambulances from May- town, Bainbridge and Mari- etta responded. The crews didn’t know the ‘‘accident’”” was a drill until the dispacher told them, as they rushed to the scene. Observers rated all three ambulances highly for their performance in the training exercise. The volunteer ‘‘victims’’ acted convincingly injured. Some innocent bystanders didn’t realize that the accident was a drill until it was all over. The victims were: Paul Murphy, Duane Scheuing, Rodger Scheuing, Noel Doutrich, Barry Doutrich, and Holly Shaffner. Frank Splain, who, along with fellow EMT Jack Doutrich, planned the exer- cise, said that the other companies cooperated very well in the unannounced drill. Ambulance personnel aid a fake ‘‘victim.” Horst is 1st woman to sit on Mount Joy Council Virginia Horst, of 157 Manheim Street, Mount Joy, was recently sworn in as the first councilwoman —as opposed to councilman —in the history of Mount Joy’s Borough Council. She was appointed at the last meeting, out of a field of 50 people who had been contacted following the resignation of councilman Bowers. “I think it shows that Mount Joy is a progressive | community,’”” Mrs. Horst said of her appointment.’ She expressed doubt, how- ever, that Mount Joy would elect a woman in a regular election. Mrs. Horst, who works for the Lancaster New Era, was formerly the regular Mount Joy correspondent for the Lancaster papers, and as such sat in on many council meetings. She feels that this will make it easier for her to contribute—she already understands the basic procedures and set -ups. Asked about her plat- form, she said that she intends to vote ‘‘in the interests of the people of the West Ward.” “I’ve received a few calls already,”’ she said, ‘‘even though 1 haven't voted yet.’ She sat in on the last Knorr in the courtroom. meeting, but, not sworn in, did not participate. Mrs. Horst has lived in Mount Joy since 1952. Of her town she says, ‘‘Mount Joy has really grown in the last ten years. It’s good to see a community change and grow. “I'm looking forward to working with the council and with Mr. Bateman. Mr. Bateman is doing a very good job.” Mrs. Horst will, with Mr. Ricedorf, be a member of the finance committee. Mrs. Horst is sworn in by Justice September 20, 1978 of the Peace Ray Virginia Horst Surprise party for Mrs. Brown’s 90th birthday Edna Kauffman (Mrs. Elmer E.) Brown was surprised last Tuesday eve- ning at a banquet held at Hostetter’s in Mount Joy, which was attended by 54 people, gathered to honor Mrs. Brown on the eve of her 90th birthday on Wednesday, September 13. Mrs. Brown said she thought she was just going out to dinner with her immediate family. ‘I really was surprised. Here all these people came in. I couldn't believe it.” Among the people at- tending was Mary Long of Lancaster, who was Mrs. Brown’s bridesmaid at her wedding on January 16, 1915, to Elmer E. Brown, an owner of George Brown and Sons, Mount Joy, who died in 1968. Among others attending were: Harry Kauffman, Mrs. Brown’s brother from Lancaster; and her three surviving children, Ruth (Mrs. Clair) Sharpe of Searcy, Ark.; Izella (Mrs. Roy L.) Packer of Mount Joy; and Robert K. Brown of Mount Joy. In addition to four children (one deceased) Mrs. Brown has 8 grand- children and 10 great grandchildren. Mrs. Brown, who resides with her daughter Izella’s family, the Ray L. Packers, on Pinkerton Road, Mount Joy, has been an active member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Mount Joy. She is a member of the Mount Joy Leisure Club. She enjoys television, reading, cross-stitching, fancywork, cooking, bak- ing, and doing cross-word puzzles. Three years ago the Susquehanna Times select- ed Mrs. Brown as Queen of the Kitchen. Her daughter Izella (Mrs. Ray) Packer says, ‘‘It's like eating out when you eat here. I'd just as soon eat at home.” On her birthday Mrs. Brown received greetings from Pres. and Rosalyn Carter, also from the Penna. House of Repre- sentatives, arranged by local Rep. Kenny Brandt. Commenting on all her activities, Mrs. Brown said on her birthday, ‘‘After today, I'm retiring.”’ Mrs. Brown declined to say what her favorite TV show was. She did, howev- er, say, ‘“‘What I don’t like is a lot of blood and thunder.” In addition, Mrs. Brown received greetings from Lawrence Welk. Mrs. Brown in 1904 at age 16
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