a | 3 i. VOLUME XXIII NO. 46 ved Hy ~ / Joy Mount Joy, Penna, Wednesday, April 16th, 1924 A Good Many of the People Who Have Had Poor Success in Business are Convinced That it Does Not Easter Programs To Be Rendered PAGEANT IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH—A SPECIAL PRO- GRAM IN THE BETHEL CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING Following is a list of the programs to be rendered by Sunday Schools and churches here appropriate to the Easter season: Episcopal Church The Easter pageant, “How The Light Came”, will be given in St. Luke’s church at 7:30 P. M. on Easter Sunday evening. This is a very beautiful pageant that brings home to all the meaning of Easter in & very impressive manner. Those taking part are—Four Voices: Irene Smeltzer, Elizabeth Hipple, Elinor Brown and Violet Gillums; Mother Church, Esther Henry; Four Pilgrims: Japan, Mary Hipple; In dian, Alice Longenecker; Alaska, Emma Ellis; Chima, Esther Hipple; The Apostles: Ben Brown, Thos. J. Brown, Leo Smeltzer, Oliver Longe- necker, Arthur Brown, Samuel Gil- lums, Geo. Schneider, Wm. Hendrix, John A. Hipple, Elmer E- Brown and Lawrence Ellis. Church of God Easter Sunday program to be ren- dered by the Sabbath School at 9:8 A. M.: Music, School, 272; Prayer; School, 269; Reading Lesson; Music, 10 minutes to mark attendance; Song, Primary School; Recitation, Emma Geibe; Recitation, June Pennel; Ex- ercise, Four Girls; Recitation, Ethel Bucher; Recitation, Jean Bundle; Bolo, Sara Bear; Recitation, Harry Weidman; Recitation, Omar Kramer; Solo, Elinor Shickley; Recitation, Josephine Bundle; Recitation, Ethel Myers; Exercise, Ten Girls; Recita- tion, Esther Barnhart; Solo, Erla Bear; Distribution of gifts to Pri- mary Department and Cradle Roll; Report of Secretary; Song, 169; Dis- missal. Many People Are Killed on Highways 76 MET DEATH DURING PAST SIX MONTHS—MANY AUTO ACCIDENTS DUE TO IN- TOXICATION Seventy-six persons were killed and 586 injured on State Highways during the last six months. The majority of accidents contin- ue to occur on dry, straight road sections, rather than on slippery eurves—reports received by the State Highway Department show. This is not only true of the month of March, but of the period begin- ning October 1, last, when the High- way department began the compila- tion of accident data. Since October 1, 1923, 698 acei- dents were reported to the depart- ment. Of this total 476 occurred on dry roads, 185 on roads that were wet and 37 on icy roads. Three hundred and forty-eight accidents (Turn to pave Four) Diamond Doings Under the efficient direction of its care-taker Aaron Rye and his as- sistant Wm. Sheaffer, the local dia- mond is being filled, graded and thoroughly cleaned for the opening game of the season which will take place on Sunday May 4th. The strong Manheim Professionals will be the opposing team. There will be a get-together meet and practice of the Darlings during the week pre- vious in which every member of the team will participate. ———— eee Evangelical Revival Revival services at the Evangelical church were postponed last week on account of the illness of Catherine Ferguson, youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Ferguson. They however, started on Sunday and will continue nightly during the week. i gla a That Protects People Twenty-five stock promotion com- panies have been refused registra- MAN SHOOTS HIS WIFE, THEN SHOOTS HIMSELF Eight years of constant quarrel ing between Richard Sammet and Mrs. Kate Naglee, with whom he lived about three miles west of Roths ville, on the Lititz Creek road ena- ed Thursday when Sammet in a moment of jealous passion, used =a double-barreled shot gur to kill the kwoman and then himself. The tragedy occurred between 9 and 10 o'clock while the couple were alone in the isolated farmhouse except for their two and half year old son, Richard. The child was alone with the dead until almost noon, when Albert Hornberger, a son of the slain woman, returning for his dinner, dis- covered the bodies lying in the par- lor of the home. The child, covered with blood, was wandering from par- lor to kitchen and back again, crying ‘bitterly. General News for Quick Reading INTERESTING HAPPENINGS FROM ALL OVER THE COUN- TRY FOR THE BENEFIT OF BUSY PEOPLE Harry Keppel, of Lititz, has a sparrow hawk which he tamed. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Gainer have occupied their new home on Mari- etta street. The borough surveyor will be in town on Monday, April 21 to survey Main street. Here’s a new one from Lititz. Henry Heller was arrested for steal- ing two loads of hay. The Greb shoe factory at Annville has been closed indefinitely while our big factory here is busy as ever. Seven truck loads of liquor taken in recent raids, were destroyed at State Police barracks at Lancaster Friday. John Tyson, who is superintendent of the Edison Electric Company in this borough, is confined to his home with sickness. Curtis Tracy, of Marietta, was overcome by gas at the furnace there, fell against a steam pipe and was badly burned. Phares M. Sweitzer and mother, of near Mount Hope, have moved in- to one of the houses in Shirks Row on North Barbara street. Mr. and Ms. Isaac Hinkle, of Lebanon, parents of Mrs. Ed Ream, will move into the Shearer property on East Main street next Monday. Harry Wilson Bremer, a former resident of Columbia, was arrested and is being held on an alleged liquor conspiracy charge at Coving- ton, Ky. lA Mere BOUGHT LAND FOR THE ERECTION OF FACTORY The Peris Manufacturing Com- pany, at Florin, extensive roasters and importers of salted peanuts in the shell, yesterday purchased a plot of ground from Mr. A. H. Long upon which they will erect a modern factory building. The plot they purchased is the lo- cation of the former ice house used by Messrs. C. S. Frank & Bro. At present the factory has its quarters in buildings of Mr. John Guhl. They contemplate erecting the building sometime during the com- ing summer. I ALUMNI WILL GIVE AN ENTERTAINMENT MAY 16 A Banner Class Confirmed Sunday TWENTY-ONE NEW MEMBERS ADDED TO THE LUTHERAN CHURCH ROLL HERE ON PALM SUNDAY One of the largest classes of catechumens in the history of the Trinity Lutheran church was con- firmed Palm Sunday at the morning service by Rev. George A. Kerhcer. Twenty-one persons make up the list. They are Hiram R. Detwiler, Warren T. Eshleman, Eugene W. Garber, Mrs. Carl Germer, S. Nissley Gingrich and wife, of Florin, Hilda M. Hartman, Alois and Robert B. Heilig, Anna and Clara Hinkle, Har- old and James S. Krall, Marjorie D. Musselmgn, of Florin; Dorothy and Emerson’ Rice, Charles W. Siller, and Lena M. Wentz. Seven new members were also taken into the church by transfer: Mr. and Mrs. William and sons, John, George and Eugene, who were transferred from St. Paul’s Lutheran church of Blaine, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Gerberich, who were transferred from the Lutheran church at Mid- dletown. Another feature of the! service was the splendid music. P.| Frank Schock sang, “Ride On, Ride On Your Majesty” by Scott and two anthems ‘Hosanna in the Highest” by Stainer , and “Except A Man be Born Again” by Martin, were rend- ered by the choir. Immediately after the regular services a number of members were baptised by the pastor. hd MANY ATTEND MEETING OF MEN’S FEDERATION The April meeting of the Men's Christian Federation was held April 13 in Trinity Lutheran church. The scripture read by William Tyndall was found in Isaiah 51: 1-15. David J. Evans, boys’ secretary of the Lan- caster Y. M. C. A. gave a talk on “Being An Optimist.” In his talk he condemned thes Christians who walk around with weary and sober faces. Instead they should be happy and bright, looking on the optimistical side of this life. Fathers were warned to omit the advice of “don’ts” and instead sub- stitute an advice of action for their sons, he declared. Alta Gingrich and Blanche Eshleman sang a pleas- ing duet. Rev. H. A. Swartz, the new Methodist pastor, was present and was given an introduction to the men. The next meeting will be held in the Evangelical church May 11. I rene comets. MOTORCYCLIST WAS HIT BY AN AUTOMOBILE Howard Shank, aged 17, of Rheems, an employe of the shoe fac- tory here, while driving past Gar- ber’s garage, Elizabethtown, on his motoreyele about 7 o'clock Monday night was hit by an automobile driv- en by Hiram Shonk, also of Rheems, who was coming out of the garage. Both vehicles were going in the same direction, and when they met, Shank was thrown some distance against a telegraph pole, in front of Buch’s Implement Works. Although he was not knocked unconscious, he broke several bones in his right ankle and right hand. He was taken to the office of Dr. S. Ulrich. Both Shank and Shonk are neigh- bors. The latter conducts a black- smith shop in Rheems. etl een: Excavating for Buildings The Mount Joy High School Al- umni Association will give an enter- tainment in Mount Joy Hall on Friday evening, May 16. A very | good program is being arranged | which will consist of music by an| 11-piecce orchestra, a Dlackyfacs | sketch, readings, recitations, etc. The admission will be 40 cents in- | cluding reservation. The Alumni Association banquet | this year will be held ten days after | graduation so that all have an oppor- to attend. I tunity Meeting of The Congregation There will be a meeting of St. Luke’s Congregation on Easter Mon- day night at 8 o’clock in Class Room “A” for the purpose of electing the Vestry for the ensuing year. Bap- tion to do business in Pennsylvania, the Securities Bureau of the State Banking Department announced Tuesday. - Bie. Cut His Hand Richard Greenawalt, who is em- ployed at H. B. Greenawalt’s store, while trying to open a fruit jar, the entire top of the jar turned off, cut- ting & long gash in his hand. He is now off duty. eel A eer. the expenses of the Church during the past year are entitled to vote. It is hoped that the members will turn out in full force. sold and will be conducted by Rev. W. D. Marburger, pricipal tised members of the congregation, 21 years of age and over, who have been registered with the Accounting Warden as contributing regularly to Hee Inquirer Changes Hands The Lancaster Inquirer has been of the Working at Freight Station Manor township High schools and | church will hold a spelling bee in Clyde Fenstermacher, local P. R.|pastor of the Reformed church at | Mount Joy Hall on Friday evening, R. baggage assistant has been trans-| Millersville. April 25. The admission is 25 cents. ferred to the local freight station —_———— An excellent program is being pre- for a few weeks. Subseribe for the Mt. Joy Bulletin Lag 2t. Pa, * » y - /iyiiid | road. i Eberle Cemetery Messrs. Henry Loraw and Joseph Bundle are excavating for their new double house on Donegal Springs They will start work on the { foundation walls soon. Mr. Jacob G. Brown is excavating | for the erection of his place of busi- | | ness in the rear of his dwelling on | | | West Main street. i EE i . | Superintendent Resigns | the meeting of the Henry | Association held at At the office of the secretary, Jacob H. Zellers, Thursday evening, the re- | signation of Samuel Fasnacht as | superintendent was accented and | Amos H. Bertzfield was elected to fill the position. i ——— At New Location Mr. Joseph B. Hershey has moved his tonsorial parlors to his new lo- cation a few doors east of the Bulle- tin office. Mr. Hershey has a very modern shop, built especially for his business and invites you to call and see him at his new location 0 ee. Will Hold A Bee The Intermediate Christian En- deavor of the United Brethren { Brethren, by the pastor, Rev H. K. | Miss Esther Itives and friends, on iP. M., GOOD SAMARITAN CLASS HELD MONTHLY MEETING The Good Samaritan Sunday School Class of the United Brethren church held the monthly meeting at the home of Mary Strickler, south- east of Mount Joy, on Thursday, with vice-president Clarence Bleyer in charge. Psalm 101 was read as the scripture. The Lord's Prayer was given and Burle Schofield read a very huborous reading entitled, “Spirits of a Refractory Cow”. A mixed quartette consisting of Lydia Shank, Ethel Hendrix, Witmer Shank and Witmer Eberle, gave a few vo- cal selections. The meeting dates were changed to the second Thursday in each month and it was decided that the class pur- room. Games and refreshments were enjoyed. The following were present: Ethel Shank, Myrtle Kuhns, Elizabeth Stumpf, Mary Peoples, Mary Strick- | ler, Ethel Hendrix, Witmer Shank, Clayton Sprecher, Meri Clarence Bleyer, John Wealand, Burle Schofield, Witmer Eberle and] Abraham Geltmacher. The next! meeting will be held May 8 at the’ home of Witmer Eberle. 'S. S. Convention To Be Held Here ASSOCIATION OF 1 MOUNT JOY! BORC AND TOWNSHIP WILL CONVENE IN CHURCH OF GOD APRIL 24 The annual convention of the Sun- day Schools of Mount Joy Borough and Township will be held in the Church of God, on East Main street iin this place, on Thursday, April 24. There will be an afternoon and ing program has been arranged for the occasion. The complete program follows: Afternoon at Two Song, Congregation; Quiet Hour, ! (Fifteen Minutes), Rev. nald, Rev. Miller; Special Music; Ad-' dress, ‘Law Enforcement’, Rev. Mac-' Dannald; Song, Congregation; Round Tabie Talk (Forty-five i conducted by Rev. Kieffer; Offering; { Business; Doxology; Benediction, Rev. Kieffer. Evening at 7:45 Devotional, teen Minutes); bury, Pastor of Olivet Orchestra; Song, Congregation; Closing Prayer and Benediction, Rev. Asheton-Martin, Young Folks Are NUMBER OF VERY WELL KONWN YOUNG FOLKS ARE JOINED IN THE HOLY BONDS OF MATRIMONY Achey—Conrad Harold Achey, son of Mr. and Mrs. 5 was married to Miss Edna V. Con- rad, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Conrad, Manheim, Route 5, Satur- day evening. Forrey—George Albert R. Forrey, and Miss Edna George, daughter of Mr .and Mrs, | Horace George, both of Elizabeth- | town, were married on Saturday, at | the parsonage of the Church of the | Ober. The couple were attended by George, sister of the and J. Elwood F broth- Mr For- in Eli 1 Deitz—Miller The culmination of a college j mance was witnessed by bride, er of the groom. irey will reside orrey, 1d Mrs. ro- rela- Tuesday, at 3 Deitz, a few when Miss Grace Marie (Continued on page five.) el WG Automobiles Collide { Two automobiles collided on the | | Maytown and Bainbridge turnpike. | The one was driven by Ray Peck. { of Maytown, and the other by Lewis | Haas, of Marietta. They were com- | pletely demolished. The occupants | of both cars were given medical at- | tention by Dr. G. A. Harter, May-! town, being cut with glass. i An Orange Social i An orange social will be held at the home of Harry Kaylor on Mon-|{ day evening, April 21st, for the benefit of the Old Folks’ Home ofl the United Evangelical Church. i EE. { Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mieskey, oil Lancaster, visited Mr. and Mrs. Eli; Shank on Sunday. chase a window in the Sunday School | Hoffer, | evening session and a most interest- MacDan- Minutes), | Song Service and Orchestra (Fif-| Rev. Schwartz, Rev. Fisher; Special Mu- | sic; Address, by Rev. John W. Brad-, Baptist, Church, Lancaster, Pa.; Special Mu-| sic; Remarks by President; Offering, | Joined in Wedlock Stephen Achey, of Manheim, Route | candidate for delegate to the Demo- cratic National Convention. is well known {older residents and no doubt will re- | ceive {nouncement elsewhere : Bailor i be a Plan Field Day at Milton Grove CLASS NIGHT WILL BE OBSERVED APRIL 25—POUL- TRY CLUB RECEIVED EGGS FROM FARM BUREAU Field Day will be held on Thurs- day, April 24, by pupils in the Mil- ton Grove High School at which time the alumni will compete with the High school in the annual contest for the banner which will be award- ed the winner. The following is the list of con- tests. running high jump, points 5, 8 and 1; broad jump, 5, 3 and 1; elocution, b, 3 and 1; spelling 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1; information, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1; volley ball, 5; baseball game 10; | throwing contest, 5, 3, and 1; hop- ping contests 5, 3, and 1; and sever- al other features will be held the following Monday. | Class Night Class night will be observed Fri- | day evening, April 25. Many spe- jcialties will be introduced. The bac- ; calaureate sermon will be preached | Sunday evening, April 27, at the | Evangelical church and commence- {ment will follow on the twenty-ninth {of April, the program to be an- inounced later, Held Examinations On Saturday morning an examina- | tion was held in the High School (Turn to page Four.) | etl OY ' {ROUTES MAY BE EXTENDED | THROUGH GREIST’S EFFORTS i eis i The bill introduced by Congress- man William W. Greist, of Lancas- ter, authorizing the establishment of rural mail routes from 36 to 75 miles iin length has been passed by the House without a dissenting vote. Un- less opposition develops in the Sen- ate, which is unlikely, the bill will be enacted into law this season. Under the present law, rural {routes may be established up to 36 miles in length and motor routes from 50 to 75 miles. By placing the maxi- ,mum on rural routes at 75 miles, the , extension of service in many locali- ties will be made possible. The bill is expected to make little change in Lancaster County where the Postoffice Department says the {best rural service in the country | exists, | i EI ee sn Additions to Hershey Zoe Several sea lions will be added to the Hershey Zoo for the coming sea- son. A large pool will be construct- ed for these animals. A few ele- phants are also to be secured as soon {as proper quarters can be construct- ed. During the winter months a number of monkeys have been add- ed. a Will Move to Landisville Rev. A. E. Cooper, pastor of the Lutheran church at Middlletown, Md., was elected secretary-manager of {the Clergymean’s Beneficial Associa- tion of Lancaster. He will resign as pastor of his charge June 1, move to Landisville and assume his duties. He was formerly pastor of the Lutheran church at Manheim. BR. Candidate for Delegate J. Val Wise, of Lancaster is a “Pop” here to some of our Read his an- in the Bulle- tin. i eee rem ee | Quite Ill With Cancer many friends of Mr. Harvey a good vote. The DONEGAL FARMERS CLUB HAS MONTHLY SESSION The Donegal Farmers Club met Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Garber, near Bos- sler’s Church. The program was as follows: recitation, Helen Garber; referred question, “How I Outline My Garden Work”, Mrs. Abner Ris- ser; recitation, Harry Hauser; re- ferred question, “Method of Select ing and Cutting Seed Potatoes”, Abner Risser, Bainbridge; favorite recipes, by Mrs. John Mumma, Mrs. N. E. Garber, Mrs. Clayton Sweitzer, Mrs. Jacob Zook, Mrs. Abner Risser and Mrs. J. C. Garber; discussion by Lee Robb, of Columbia, tester of the Garden Spot Cow Testing Asso- ciation; reading of the club paper by Raymond Zook. The next meeting will be held May 14 at the home of Abner Risser, Bainbridge. Picked From Our Weekly Card Basket PERSONAL MENTION ABOUT THE MANY COMERS AND GOERS IN THIS LOCALITY Elmer Ewords, of York, spent sev- eral days here visiting friends. Dr. F. L. Richards, of Huntingdon, spent Thurslay in town with friends. Fred Lieberher spent Saturday and Sunday in York, visiting rela- tives. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Flowers of Lan caster visited Sunday here with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shearer, of Lancaster, were guests of friends here on Sunday. Miss Elizabeth B. Miley, of near Marietta, spent Sunday here with Mrs. S. H. Miller. Mrs. R. R. Lauer and children, of Harrisburg, cre spending the week with her parents. Miss Anna Mae Minor of Coates- ville, is spending the summer here with her grandparents. Mrs. Jacob M. Schroil spent Sun day at Maytown the guest of her sister, Mrs. John McCurdy. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Gingrich spent Sunday at Lancaster, the guests of Me. and Mrs. Emil Meyre. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shank, of Landisville were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Carmany. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webb and children spent Sunday at Landisville visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kline. Mrs. Emil Meyer, of Lancaster, spent Monday the guest of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Gingrich; Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Brenner spent Sunday here as the guests of the latter's father, Dr. W. D. Chand- ler. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Downs, of Columbia, spent Sunday here visiting the latter's mother, Mrs. Barbara Heiles. Raymond G. Nissly, of Buffalo N. Y. is spending a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Nissly. Miss Alta Gingrich, of Lancaster, spent the week-end as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. (Continued on page five.) cor eee tA libero LOCAL FOLKS ENTERTAIN THEIR MANY FRIENDS Mr. and Mrs. Paul Frey entertain- ed at their home on West Main street Sunday the following friends: Mrs. Robert Kling, Mrs. Robert Frey, Mrs. Harry Myers, Mrs. Gilbert My- ers and son Robert, and daughter, Dorothy, all of Lititz. Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Ney, of near Mt. Joy entertained on Sunday ) the following. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. will regret to learn that ill in the Marian, ; He is a nat place Mrs. George Ulrich Barbara Bailor on Wes he is | quite hospi al at Ind. and a brother to and Donegal street. lie Stock This Sale afternc April J. B. Keller & ad of Union Cot this ive of Miss Un'on Co. on 50 he ulls and at their ya good lot of COWS, b shoats sale Remodeling The Property Mr. W. B. [the property on Manheim and which was vacatec | Detwiler is remodeling | corner Main and | streets which he purchased i by Mr. Jacob { G. Brown. Church Pews Received i The pews of the new U nited | { Brethren church were brought to | {the church by truck from town. They will be placed in condi] tion some time this week. | +! i Tendered Package Surprise A package surprise was held in honor of Mrs. William Way the past week in honor of her birthday. She received many useful gifts and was greatly surprised. | Herr, ~ + 1 ago sold ito {ducted the {eleven | Middletown, Flory and son Christian, Joe Kramer, Mr .and Mrs. H. K. Lines, Mrs. An- na Kline, of Mt. Joy; Misses Esther Elva Lines, Mary Ney, Doro- Ney; Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Ney, ighter Elizabeth and grandson Jay Robert, Barbara Ney Frank aybill, and all of Mrs Ir. and Mrs. Maytown. cei sme A Hi men BENJ. F. MYERS BACK AT OLD STAND AGAIN o a few months and pool infelter and moved to Lancaster where he bought out a confectionery store, has returned Bainbridge. Mr. Myers had con- National Hotel there for vears, and before coming to he sold it to Joe Sarvis, | who conducted it for eight months. Mr. Myers bought back the hotel and he and his family moved there on Monday. ens. King’s Daughters Meet The King's Daughters Bible Class of the Church of God held a meet- ing on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Eli Shank. Mrs. R J. Myers who has been teacher of the class for quite a number of years, Benj. F. 1] restaurant room to H. R. Kle tendered her resignation as teacher. { boast of. i $1.50 a Year in Pay to Adve Road We All Must Travel Sometime : MANY WELL KONWN PEOPLE HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND William S. Allison, aged 63, of Co lumbia, died at York. Rufus K. Cooper, Coalition ecan- didate for Register of Wills last Fall, died in Leacock, Friday from a heart attack. John B. Huber John B. Huber, aged 79 years, died at Manheim on Friday from the effects of a stroke. The remains were interred at Erb’s cemetery. Mrs. Abbie Rost Mrs. Abbie Rost, died at her home in Harrisburg on Friday aged 69 years. She was a sister of tthe late Mrs. Harriet Bleessing, Forrest. The funeral servces were held on Monday at her late home at 1:30 and 3:00 o'clock at Marietta. John B. Huber John B. Huber died at his home in Manheim Friday afternoon, from the effects of a stroke. He was 79 years of age and a member of the Menno- nite church. He is survived by his widow and one brother, David, of Neffsville. Funeral services were held on Monday. Harold Demmy. Harold W. Demmy, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Demmy, of Manheim, died Saturday afternoon from pneumonia, aged 2 years. Be- side the parents one brother and two sisters survive as follows: Lloyd, Grace and Mary, at home. Funeral services were held Mon- day afternoon at 2 o'clock with bur- ial in the Fairview cemetery. Mrs. William Able Mrs. Laura Able, sixty-nine, wife of William H. Able, of Marietta, died Monday morning at the Colum- bia hospital. She is survived by her husband and one son, David, of York, and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Prout- man, of Reading. Mrs. Able is aie {Uontinued on page five.) a nT Business Session Held on Sunday OUR FIREMEN ARE BUSY MAK- ING PREPARATIONS FOR THE BIG CONVENTION TO BE HELD HERE IN JUNE At a meeting of the general com- mittee in charge of the preparations for the fourth annual county fire- men’s convention which will be held here Saturday, June 7, the following business was gone over: the price of the special firemen’s decorative flags was fixed at 30 cents each. Room will be provided on the grandstand for all state and county officials who at- tend the convention; chairman H. J. Williams of the parade committee, reported that he has secured 45 aids for the parade and that suitable badges will be supplied to them for use in the parade. Secretary H. B. Arntz of the in- vitation committee reported that of- ficially five companies and bands have reported that they will be in the parade, three without bands, and nine companies will be absent. Un- officially there will be about ten {Continued on page 8) MADE BIG ADVANDE SINCE LAST REPORT FRI BIL 1 i mes arias Au We point with pride to our two most excellent and solid financial in- tions—The First National bank Each reports appear they show Especially is National. For the Union National bank. > their reased resources. this true of the First the first time in the history of this it has advanced bevond > two million mark. At the last report in January its resources were $1,804,406.63 institution and its report this week shows an increase of 2201,945.- 80 or total resources 3,852.- 43. The officers and directors can well feel proud of the bank's pr Tess. The report of the Union National shows even greater resources. $2.- 187,763.45 is the amount on that side of the ledger. Mount Joy and community can well feel proud of two banking houses that have resources of over four million dollars. Added to this must not be forgotten the good re- ports of the Florin Trust Company and the First National bank at Lan disville. These four institutions re- present resources to the amount eof $5,267,686.16. That is a record that any community would be proud to