VOLUME XXVI NO. 44 MOUNT JOY, PENNA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1927 The Mount Joy Bulletin TT $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE NOT Spasmodic, But Consistent Newspaper Advertising Is the Kind That Brings Best Results Mt. Joy's Recruits In The Civil War OLD PAPER FOUND CONTAIN- ING A COMPLETE LIST OF THE MEN DRAFTED AND AMOUNTS SUB- SCRIBED. It was while making alterations an the former Eberle building, on East Main street, that a copy of the Mt. Joy Star and News dated Fri- day, August 12, 1892, was found that contains some interesting his- tory concerning Mount Joy citizens during the Civil War. There was a double floor in one part of this building and the paper referred to above was one of many that was found between the floors, An article in the paper states that Dr. A. Gerber kindly furnished 2 report of the Finance Recruiting committee of Mount Joy for 1864 It gives a report of the commit- tees appointed at a town meeting on the evening of the 22nd of Jan- uary, 1864, to relieve the boro of Mount Joy from draft under the call for 500,000 troops by filling the quota with recruits obtained by means of local bounty. Following are the names of all those who were included in the draft and the amount contributed by each: Atlee, Joseph B., $15; Allys, F. H., $310; Brady, L. P., $20; Brady David, $20; Brewer, W. C., $10; Breneman, John J., $10; Brunner, Peter, 10; Brandt, Michael, $10; Boyce, David, $10; Barr, Henry, $30; Buchl, Christian, 25; Beckley, S. P.,, $20; Bear, S. R.,$30; Barmn- bart, Israel, $25; Culp Abram L., $20; Culp, Abram B., $10; Coble H., $20; Cook, H., $15; Cassel, Jac. E., $20; Dean, Benjamin E., $10; Dellinger, Andrew $25; Donovan, $10; Dunlap, H. B., $25; Eshleman, Samuel, $20; Donaghy, William, Samuel, $25; Eckart Samuel H, $20; Evans, John , $20; Easho S. S., $10; Ebersole Franklin, $15; Frank, Philip, 35; Fullerton, Henry, $10, Fairst, Daniel, $15; Fach, George, (Turn to page 4.) » mms etl GAME AND FISHING LICENSE INCREASE LOST The State Senate, by a vote of 24 to 22 defeated the Quigly bill which would ° increase resident hunters’ fees from $1.25 to $2. The Ede bill, increasing the fish- ing license in the State from $1 to $2, was defeated in the House of Representatives by a vote of 97 ayes to 81 nays. Planning For The Family Reunion ENGLE CLAN WILL MEET AT ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE JULY 1TTH—PRELIMI- | NARY MEETING HELD. A number of the Engle family met at the home of Mr. Simon Engle at Elizabethtown to consider holding a family reunion this sum- mer. On motion Mr. Morris Engle, of Hummelstown was named and elect ed president; H. H. Engle, Mt. Joy, vice president; Mrs. C. C. Keiser, Maytown, *secretary; Mr. Paris En- gle, Bainbridge, treasurer; Mr. Jno. K. Miller, historian and chorister. The president appointed a num- ber of heads of committees, who will report at a meeting to be held at the home of C. C. Keiser May- town, Thursday, April 7. The date when the reunion will be held was fixed on July 14, at Elizabethtown College. Further particulars as to the re- union will be published from time to time and it is earnestly hoped that everybody connected with the family directly or indirectly will realize that he or she has been in- vited not only to attend, but to pass the word along so all may hear that there will be an Engle reunion next July 14 at Elizabethtown Col- lege—the first the family has ever had, and matters of real interest to every one of the family will be brought to their notice, tl A A Very Bad Fall Mr. John C. Boyer, a Marietta tinner, fell off the roof of a high building at Chickies.. He sustained a fractured skull, two fractured arms and a broken leg. He is now in the Columbia Hospital. etl eee Can’t Marry Under 16 A bill has been passed preventing marriage licenses being issued in Pennsylvania to any one under 16. there was no age limit so long as consent of parent or guardian was had by minors. Cee Mount Joy Clinic Leads. The Baby Clinic here leads the other seven in the county according to the report just issued . The to- tal registration was 328, attendance 237; new registrants, 22, The Annual Reports The annual reports of the Bor- ough, Water and Sinking Fund ae- counts of Mount Joy Boro may be found in our advertising columns. Read them as they are interesting. ‘Ephrata twp, MT. JOY ODD FELLOWS ELECT NEW OFFICERS The Mt. Joy branch of Odd Fell- ows No. 277 elected officers at their meeting last Tuesday night for the next term of the ensuing year. Following are the officers who were elected and installed at the meeting of the lodge that evening: Noble Grand, Ralph Cramer; Vice Grand, Joseph Moore; Secretary, Christ Herr; Trustee, Clayton Hoff- man, Charles Bennett was also elected the local representative to Grand Lodge, and will represent the local branch at the next session of the Grand Lodge. Kidnapping In Town Last Sunday MOTHER TAKES DAUGHTER FROM HOME HERE WITHOUT ANY INTERFERENCE— CHILD IS AT LITITZ There was quite a lot of excite- ment on West Donegal street here Sunday afternoon when a lady kid- napped her daughter. There was no interference, however, although all kinds of reports were circulated. Little Miss Anna Gibbons, aged about five years, was living with the family of C. Gibbons, cor- ner Donegal street and Comfort Als ley. This little girl also spent some time with other relatives at .ntervals, Late Sunday afternoon, when the family of Clarence Gibbons were seated at the table, a car drove up to the front door and the girl's mother quickly. alighted, came into the house and snatched the child without saying a word to anyone. The child was rushed into the car followed by the mother, who then hastened the child to Lititz. There will be no interference on the part of anyone as the mother is really entitled’ to her child, the only excitement being the manner in which the little one was taken. rr eer Gy Gr QP BROUGHT SEVERAL CHARGES AGAINST HERMAN SNYDER A warrant for the arrest of Her- man Snyder Rheems, for violating the automobile laws was sworn out in Elizabethtown Monday, said Chief of Police Pastorious, of that place, after Snyder's car had crashed into another driven by E. Albert, 425 Broad street, Harrisburg, on the Harrisburg pike at the intersection of the Colebrook road, just east of Rheems. The two motorists are said to have engaged in a fight after the crash, after which Snyder ran and disappeared in a nearby field. Albert appeared before Chief of Police Pastorious and Sergeants Thomas and Snavely of the State Highway patrol and signed a com- plaint. Snyder is accused of driving an automobile while under the influ ence of liquor and failing to render assistance after an accident. Both cars were badly damaged. Alber’ charges that Snyder was driving on the left side of the road. At a hearing before Justice of the Peace Elwood S. Grimm, of Elizabethtown, Snyder was held for trial in the April term of Quarter Sessions court on three charges, In default of bail he was committed to jail, eet) eee. MOUNT JOY SPELLERS WIN SECOND AND FOURTH The finals of the New Era’s spell- ing contest were held at Lancaster Saturday afternoon. In attendance were forty-five district champions representing 150 city, county and parochial schools. Minerva G. Ressler, aged 12, of New Holland, won first; Elsie B. Hoffer, aged 12, of this place, sec- ond; Earl Stamm, aged 13, of third and Emile L. Kraybill, of this place, was fourth. BX... A Birthday Dinner Mr, and Mrs. Augustus Shetter gave a dinner in honor of their son Park S. Shetter, who celebrated his 18th birthday on Sunday. The fol- lowing persons attended: Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Stoll, Mrs. Bertha Kray- bill and daughter, Dora, Mr. Theo- dore Neidig, Mr. Cline Hoffman, of Elizabethtown, Mrs. Mason Russell, of Clearfield, Pa. ; A AB Leased the Brick Tavern The old brick tavern near Florin- el, will be used once more as an inn, Melvin Hershey, of Landisville, has leased the. tavern from John A. Mouk. The interior is being reno- vated and electric lights installed The building has not been used as a hotel for the past 30 years. —— GE Rapho Farm Sold The farm belonging to the estate of Jacob W. Wenger, deceased and located in Rapho township, contain- ng one hundred and thirty-thre acres was sold to Elmer Shennen- berger. rr RE mn Met At B. W. Brown's St. Mary’s Guild of St. Luke's Episcopal church, this place held their regular weekly meeting at the home of Mrs. Benjamin Brown, on Bast Main steert, Thursday even- ing. | Local Doings Around Florin ALL THE UP-TO-DATE HAPPEN- INGS FROM THAT THRIVING AND BUSY VILLAGE THE PAST WEEK Mrs. Albert Fike and daughter, Evelyn, were visitors to Lancaster, Friday. Miss Gertrude Haldeman is a new employe at the office of the Peris Mfg. Co., here. Mr. and Murs. J. D. Easton and Mrs. Henry Keener spent last Wed- nesday at Lancaster. Mr. John D. Easton moved into the property which he recently pur- chased of Mr. S. S. Stacks. Miss Helen Stoll of Glenolden, spent the week-end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stoll. Mrs. Grace Garber and Mrs, El- mer Kraybill of Rheems, spent Thursday here with Mrs. Wm, HK. Hassinger. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Breneman, Mis. Henry Schadt and son John, and Mrs. Eva Gibble were out gath- ering Arbutus on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Wachstetter and daughter, Stella, and Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Shickley and son Stan- ton, called on Eli Shickley’s at York on Sunday. Mr. Joseph Hostetter, extensive hardware dealer at Mt. Joy, but who resides here, was removed to the hospital at Lancaster Saturday, for an operation. This will be his third operation in a short time. A Slight Fire There was a slight fire in town on Sunday morning at the home of Mrs. Mammie Hilt. An overheated stovepipe set fire to the roof but the flames were extinguished be- {fore much damage was done. The fire company at Mt. Joy was called (Turn to Page 5) cll ly BOTH LOCAL RESIDENTS ARE HELD FOR TRIAL At a hearing before Squire Geo. D. C: Danner, at Manheim, Irvin Zink, of this place, who was arrest- ed in a raid on Saturday on charges of illegal possession and sale of liquor and the operation and main- tenance of gambling devices, fur- nished $1,300 bail for a trial at the April quarter sessions term of court. The hearing of Newpher Garber, of this place, who was arrested during a raid on his house the same night was also held. He is charged with illegal possession and sale of liquor. He also furnished $1300 bail for his appearance in Court. ve etl CI ee LUMBER IN OLD BRIDGE TO BE SOLD THIS P. M. A public sale of the lumber in the razed bridge across Chickies creek, at Newcomer's stone quarry, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock along the road near the site of the former viaduct, C. C. Greider, chair- man of the road supervisors of West Hempfield township @mnnoun- ced. * The old bridge has been replaced by a concrete viaduct, erected by [Rapho and West Hempfield town- ship, Lancaster county, and the State. The bridge was opened a week ago. etl) LANCASTER CO. TOBACCO GROWERS ASSO. MEETING A regular meeting of the Lancas- ter County Tobacco Growers Asso- ciation will be held in the Farm Bureau rooms, Woolworth Building, Lancaster, Pa., Monday, April 11 at 2 P. M. There will be a discussion on how to prevent pole-burn. All interested cordially invited. This is the last meeting before August. nee el Estates Adjudicated These estates were adjudicated and there remains for distribution among the heirs the following amounts: Fannie Rendler, Joy, $3,157.83. Jacob K. Miller, late Donegal, $5,288.98. Henry W. Beamesderfer, late of Manheim, $45,755.86. ee - May Change the Road The State Highway Department is surveying for a new bridge at Chickies and a straight road up Chickies hill to the Sterline school house, eliminating two bad curves and a lot of kinks in the road to Columbia—so we're told by good authority—one ofs the engineers. late of Mount of East Auxiliary to Hold Social The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, will hold a social in the Legion Home, on Thursday, April, 21st. Open to the public. A cracking good program will be given. Also refreshments, i Ce No Quorum Present Due to the lack of a quorum, there was no meeting of Boro Council Monday evening. The reg- ilar meeting will now be held at the call of President Zeller. etn moni iets Birth Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Pe er, of Elizabethtown, announce § the oirth of a son, Dale Lawre SUCCESSFUL CARD PARTY BY AMERICAN LEGION A largely attended card party was held by the American Legion at their home here on Monday eve- ning, ninety persons being present from Lancaster, Elizabethtown, Ephrata, Columbia, Marietta, New Holland and this community. Re- freshments were served. The winners at pinochle were as follows in the order named: Howard Mumma, E. Cunningham, N. A. Lutz, A, Laskewitz, Mrs. Carl Germer. The prize winners at five hundred were these in the order named: Mrs. Ray Keller, Chas. Engle, B. H. Mumma, Mrs. Tyson, Sol Barr, Mrs. H. G. Brown, Geo. Brown, 2nd, Mrs. Roy Sheetz and Jay Klugh. The door prize was won by Quin- ton Amspacker. Our School Board Elects Teachers NUMBER OF VACANCIES STILL EXIST BUT WILL BE FILLED AT A MEETING ON FRI- DAY, APRIL 15 The regular monthly meeting of Mt. Joy School Board was held Monday evening with all mem- bers ptesent except Mr. Brown. Among other things the Board decided to observe { Good Friday, April 15 as a holiday in our schools. The school term this year will close May 27. The Senior donated $150 dollars to be used to purchase shrub- bery for the lawn surrounding the new High School building. After the Board disposed of other minor matters, also the payment of bills, these teacheis were elected for the coming school term which will open August 29: First Grade, Miss Sue E. Fackler. Second Grade, Miss Ruth E. Heim Third Grade, Miss Emma L. Kray- bill. Fourth Grade, Hambright. Fifth and Sixth Mixed, Miss Mary E. Keiser. Sixth Grade, Miss Grace Hender- son. Seventh and Eighth, Junior High, Mr. Mervin W. Brandt. Teacher of French, English in High, Miss Swartz. Teacher of History and ‘Librarian in High, Miss Edna Martin, Assistant Principal, Mr. Henry A. Mitchell. Art Book. Music, Mr. Earl B. Landis. All of the above teachers are at present teaching here, Vacancies exist as follows: Mixed First and Second Grades, Mixed Third and Fourth Grades, Fifth Grade, Two for the Junior High and Three for the High School. The Board will meet Friday ev- ening, April 15 and if applicants are available, will fill these vacan- cies, the Joro class Miss Marian T. History and Martha E. Supervisor, Mr, Harry M. elect AB The Entertainers and Their Guests With J. L. Ebersole’s Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Ebersale’s, en- tertained these guests to dinner on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Jac. Gish and son Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Nor- man Lehigh and daughter, Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Jac. Ebersole and son Kennet hand Mrs. Peter Ebersole from Elizabethtown, With J. H. Barto’s Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barto enter- tained the following guests to din- ner, at their home on West Main street, on Sunday: : Mr. and Murs. Collins Shaw, of Wilmington, Del.; Walter H. Habecker, of Lancaster; Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Barto and children, Phoebe, Edwin, Walter, Darrell, Elsie, May Elizabeth, Mis: Ethel Barto and Mr. Leroy Went- ling, of Lititz; Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Eshleman and son, Waldo, of Eliza- bethtown, and Miss Phoebe Barto. With H. O. Gottschall’s Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Gottschall, in East Donegal township, enter- tained the following on Sunday at their hofe: Mr. and Mrs. John Conner, Mrs. Susan Derr, Mrs. Maude Edwards and daughters, Dor- othy and Pauline, of this place; Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz Burkett and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hock- enberry and daughter, Esther, and son, Barnard, Wilson, Albert and hel Gottschall, all of E. Donegal. Planting An Orchard Mr. Hiram E. Wolgemuth, one of this section’s best known retired farmers, is now busy planting a 20-acre orchard of fruit trees on a tract near Nissley’s Mill, in East Donegal township. He is planting apple and peach trees. This will be the largest orchard in that section. oe rapist Gree Entertained Men’s League Mr. “Bobby” Keller entertained the Men’s League of the Lutheran church at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Carpenter on Monday night. Luncheon was served and all had an enjoyable time. Boys’ Week Will Be Observed Here WONDERFUL PREPARATIONS ARE BEING MADE TO SHOW THE BOYS A REAL BUSY TIME ALL WEEK. A big parade on Saturday after- noon April 30th, will formally in- augurate Boys Week in this part of Lancaster County. This same feat- ure will take place at the same time all over the United States, Canada, Mexico and about thirty five foreign countries, Millions of boys will be on parade that afternoon. This end of Lancaster County is counting on your help to put on a big parade. We urge every organi- zation in this vicinity to marshall its boys, enter them in the parade and help show the country that we are going to help our boys grow up into useful citizenship. Decide as promptly as possible how many boys you can enter, help hem organize a marching club build a float, or a stunt of some kind. The more original you make your entry the better it will be, (Turn to Page 5) eet - OE ie CCNGRATULATIONS Viola Way also had a birthdav Bellerma Spangler celebrated her hips av birthday. Miss Ruth Brubaker had a hirth- Mr. Clyde Gerberich had a birth- day last week, day this week. Mr. Elmer Heisey celebrated birthday recently. Mr. S. H. Miller birthday last Friday. Mrs. Annie Hendrix celebrated a birthday this week. Miss Clara Greenawalt celebiat-| = her birthday anniversary, Satur-! day. his celebrated his HER... TWO BOYS’ BANDS ALREADY ENGAGED Rev. Robert Lang, pastor of tha! Lutheran church at Middletovn, | made a good address before the Ro- | tary club “here at their yesterday noon. There was a 160 percent. attendance. Mr. Stauffer, who has charge of he Boys’ parade here, reportad]| having engaged the Loysville Boys’ Band of thirty-five pieces and the Lititz High School Boys’ Band of fifty five pieces for the parade here. EE Prof. Ober to Speak The April meeting of the Men's Christian Federation will ke held in the First Presbyterian church, Sun- day afternoon April 10, Palin Sun- day at 2.30 o’clock and will dressed by Prof. Ober, of Elizibeth- town College. Prof. Ober comes to us, not as a stranger but as a man who is well known and to bring a true Gospel message. This meeting will be open to men and women and it is hoped that large crowd will greet Prof. Ober. Come out and bring your friends. Support this worthy cause. There will be special music, -_—" An Auto Collision A machine driving up Main street Saturday afternoon ran into Bur- gess H. H. Engle’s car. The mishap occurred near the intersection of New Haven and Main streets. Mr. Engle’s car was only slightly dam- aged. Ea An A Social Season The Ladies’ Aid Society of = the United Brethren church will hold a season social in the basement of the church Tuesday evening, April 12th. Special program is being prepared. is cordially invited. el ieee roa Everybody Given Package Surprise Mrs. John Haverstick was tend- ered a package surprise in celebra- tion her birthday anniversary the She received many useful gifts. co meni iis ol 1 past week. Met Thursday Night Men's Bible class of the church held a meeting at the home of Clarence Weaver, Thursday evening. After the busi- ness session a discussion “Why Men Fear God” was held by the mem- bers. Those present fer, Clarence Myers, Nathan ton, Harry Reheard, John Shoe- maker, Paul Myers, Harry Kaylor and Rev. Ralph Bornman, er el The Evangelical were: Frank Pef- Weaver, George Zink, Sr., H. Will Open Bids At the regular monthly meeting of Friendship Fire Company Thurs- day evening, bids will be opened for the purchase of a new combin- ation pumper. Carload of Machines Mr. E. B. Rohrer, local dealer, received a carload of Essex cars on Monday. —- — Will Settle Estate ship, administrator of { er, late of West Donegal township. If | day also. | d Wanda Alexander had a birthday | on Monday. | Miss Barbara Heisey had a birth- | | | | bridge, wife of Freeman aj H. E. Miller, West Donegal tow:i- Henry Mill- THREE COUNTY MEN FILE BANKRUPTCY PETITIONS Levi L. Heisey, a farmer of Rapheo township, has filed a voluntary peti- tion in bankruptcy, in the United States District court at Phila. No schedule of assets and liabilities have been filed. B. Roy Snavely, of East Peters burg, has filed an involuntary peti- tion in bankruptcy. Among the creditors are: B. B. Snavely $300 Jennie B, Snavely, $500, and the Raub Supply Company, $581. Engle D. Mumma, of Rapho town- ship, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptey in the United States District Court, at Philadelphia. His liabilities are given as $5,460 and his assets as $2.026. Road We Must All Travel Sometime MANY WELL KNOWN PEOPLE HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND Rev. John M. Lefever, a Menno- nite minister, died ‘at Neffsville, Sunday. of T. J, resident there, Marietta. The remains {a forme: Oberholtzer were inter- red at Anna Martin, of Samuel Neffsville at INelisy | Mrs. widow aged 86, Martin, died Sun- ay George Donovan, | aged 52, for- ‘merly of Donavan Company's store | at Lancaster, died at Harrisburg. The remains of Mrs. A. T. Stew- art, who died at Newtown, N. J., | were interred at Marietta Saturday Mrs. Amanda H. Hammer, aged 66, died Thursday in Lebanon Co., of apoplexy. George Mellinger, of near Manheim, is a brother. Mrs. Mary McCurdy Mrs. Mary G. MeCurdy, of Bain- McCurdy, died at her home, aged 68 years. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. George Hollinger, of Bainbridge; Harry McCurdy, of Bainbridge, and Clayton McCurdy, of Marietta. One brother, Nathan- iel Firestine, of Newville, 14 grand- rildren and 5 great grandchildren survive. Philip J. Dieter Philip J. Dieter, 83, died Sunday at his home, 404 West King street, | Lancaster, of complications and in- firmities incident to his old age af- (Turn to page 8) rrr Qu re ee AN AGED LADY HAD A VERY BAD FALL Mrs. Annie Dennison, living with A. B. Hoffer, on Marietta street, Saturday evening fell down a flight of stairs, fracturing her wrist. She also sustained scaip and chest wounds. Dr, Stoner attended her. » was immediately removed to Lancaster General Hospital, where she was unconscious for some time. Mrs. Dennison is over seventy year: old. | fie imine {A BIG DINNER FOR | HIS FLITTING HELPERS An old fashioned “flitting” din- ner was held on Friday when Sam- uel Geib and family moved from the Detwiler Apartments on North Barbara street. to the Hettie Royer property on David street. The fol- lowing persons enjoyed the dinner: Mr. Arthur Zerphey, Mr. and Mus. William Wintermyer, Mrs. Hettie Royer, Messrs. Ivan Shellenberger and John Coover, Mrs. Lewis Siller, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Geib and daughters, Anna and Emma, all of this place; Mr. and Chas. Nauss of Rheems. EO enn Home From Florida Mr. Ben Kauffman, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. H. A. Barr and family, at Lake Worth, Florida, since September, returned to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alvin Bigler, on West Main street, vesterday. He was met at Balti- more, Md., by Mrs. Alvin Bigler, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Glatfelter and Richard Kauffman, from = whence they motored here, General News for Quick Reading INTERESTING HAPPENINGS FROM ALL OVER THE COUN- TRY FOR THE BENEFIT OF BUSY PEOPLE The first steel railroad car was made at Berwick, Pa., 25 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Burrel Scofield went to housekeeping at Harrisburg. The April court proclamation may be found in our advertising col- umns, There will be a spelling bee at the Bellaire school Saturday even- ing, April 9. Miss Alberta Sprout has taken a position at the Gerberich Payne Shoe Company. Elizabethtown has organized a Chamber of Commerce with a mem- bership of sixty. Mr. Aaron Wolgemuth, in, moved on the farm, east of town. The Bainbridge band is holding a - fair and street dance each Saturday evening this month. Mr. Fred Lieberher was operated on at the General Hospital, Lancas- ter, Friday morning for Mastoid. Local tobacco growers are now busy steaming their tobacco seed beds to kill noxious weed growth. Mr, Phares Hostetter moved his family into the Hostetter property on North Barbara street, on Tues- day. All records were broken when it was reported that there is a balance of over $56,000,000 in the State. treasury. Federal prohibition agents seiz v carload of high-power beer in Rutherford yards of the Rea railroad. Mrs. Solon V. Barr enterta at cards in her home Thursday ening. A luncheon was served the hostess. Levi Powell, aged 95, o ter, tried to take his life ing himself in the face t may Tecover. While calling a sale at John Dimeler, the auectionec a Ford for $4.98 and th. home in it. : Lancaster county has be cluded in the Japanese beetle ars antine district” by the State Depart- ment of Agriculture. (Turn to Page 5) erent A. eee LUTHERAN W. M. SOCIETY MET WITH MRS. STAMBAUGH of Flor- S. R. Snyder wi The Women’s Missionary Society of the Lutheran church met at the home of Mrs. Herbert Stambaugh, on Donegal Springs Road. Mrs. Ralph Cramer was the leader of the = meeting. The topic of the evening dealt with Moslem women and was very interestingly discussed. The fol- lowing program was rendered: song; Opening Prayer; Reading, Mrs. William Dillinger; “The Mod- ern version of the Good Samaritan’ by Miss Elsie Lefevere; “Contrast between Christian and Mohamme- den Women’ by Mrs. William Bat- zel and Mrs. Mary Cramer; Read- ing Mrs. P. Frank Schock; Dialogue by Misses Bernice Myers and Hilda Hartman. A general discussion followed concerning our Lenten Week of Prayer and all agreed that it was a decided success. The business meeting followed. Bills were paid and dues collected. It was decided to give $24 to the Foreign Mission Board to help de- fray expenses and $10 was given to a missionary returning from Japan to help further her education. Those present were: Mrs. George Brown, Mis. Harold Brown Mrs. Hebert Stambaugh Mrs. Wm. Dill- inger, Misses Dorothy Musselman, Hilda Hartman, Bernice Myers, El- sie Lefevre, Mrs. G. A. Kercher, Mrs, Jay Nissly, Mrs. Lester Roberts, Mrs. P. F, Schock, Mrs. Ralph Cram- er, Mrs. Mary Cramer and Mrs. Wm. Batzel. Ars Baby Clinic Met Baby Health Clinic weekly meeting Tuesday afternoon at the American Legion Home. On account of rain the at- tendance was smaller than usual. There were 31 babies present and 20 mothers, Total registra- tion 330. New registrations, Wil- bur Hawthorne, 6 yrs., Robert Hawthorne, 4 yrs. The hostesses ywere Mrs, O. G. Longenecker and Mrs, J. D. Newcomer. Miss Mar- Hauck. State nurse was in charge and Mrs! C. E. Knickle, acted as secretary. The visitors were Misses Ethel Shank and Ger- trude Brubaker, who are nurses and were welcome visitors. Any chil- dren desirous of diptheria antitoxin are welcome at the clinic as a class is being formed. RRR LOCAL CASE WILL BE TRIED MONDAY, APRIL 18 The regular held its tha Messrs, Eli L. Nissly, E. Jay Nis- sly and H. Roy Nissly, former own- ers of the Nissly Swiss Chocolate Company, of Florin, will be tried. for alleged false pretense at the term of Quarter sessions Court which opens on Monday April 18. Their cases are down for trial on Tuesday according to the prelimin- ary list as/ prepared by District At- torney Joseph B. Wissler. ;
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