1 / VOL. XXX, No. 25 rep 4 resem em Bre Po | ies Mount Joy Bulletin MOUNT JOY, PENNA., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1930 $1 .50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE "FARM WOMEN NO. 8 MET SATURDAY MISS PAULINE GARBER WAS HOSTESS AT HER HOME AT BAINBRIDGE-NEXT MEET: ING DEC. 20 Miss Pauline Garber was hostess to the Society of Farm Women, No. 8, at her home, Bainbridge, Conoy township on Saturday afternoon, with Miss Anna L. Keller presiding. The following program was given: Opening song, “America the Beauti- ful; devotionals. Mrs. Walter Haw- thorne; vocal solo, Miss Dorothy Smith; instrumental trio; address, Miss Helen C. Doty, representing the Welfare Drive, Lancaster county; ad- dress on books, Miss Rebecca Shaefi- er, Dean of Women, Elizabeth Col lege; piano duet, Miss Pauline Garber and Miss Jane Hawthorne; remarks, Mrs. Jane Nolt, county president. The annual election of officers re sulted as follows: President, Miss (Turn to page 3) et I Ree FOUR PLACES RAIDED AT E TOWN SATURDAY A woman and a man were arrested when County Detective Weller raided four alleged Elizabethtown speak easies Saturday night and seized a small quantity of liquor. Mrs. Curvin Quickel, 118 West Pop- lar street, and Walter Gipe, Hanover street, charged with violating the liquor laws, posted bail for hearings before Justice Hicks, of Maytotvn. — em $125 and the Costs George Seaman, of Columbia, form- er proprietor of a roadhousé near Ma- rietta which was converted from an old mill, pleaded guilty to the session of liquor and to a charge of gambling, and was fined a total of $125 and the costs. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONFERENCE IN LANCASTER DEC. 5. 6—COUN- TY SUNDAY SCHOOL CON:- FERENCE IN JANUARY. DEPARTMENT OFFICERS At the meeting of the executive committee of the Lancaster County Sunday School Association, held in the Y. M. C. A. building in Lancaster on Tuesday evening, it was decided to hold the annual workers’ conference the third Tuesday afternoon and evening of January. A speaker of note will be procured for the meeting. December 5 and 6 the Young People's Division will hold a con- ference in St. John's Episcopal Church. Lancaster, beginning with a session the evening of the 5th. Ed- ward Bonsall and Stanley Kendig will he the principal speakers. Miss Mary C. Wallace, sent her resignation as superintendent of the (Turn to Fage 3) III Nl }pbhisaiiooiiniir Distributed Catfish A large lot of catfish of good size were received from the Torres- dale Hatchery, near Trenton, N. J., and planted in the Chickies creek last week. GAME NEWS IN PENNSYLVANIA HUNTERS NOW OWN 200,000 ACRES OF LAND—SEARCH- ING CARS FOR GAME —PROSECUTIONS Recent acquisition of lands by the State brought the conveyed to acres, Within title was taken for 9,915 acres in Bradford County; 1,204 in Colum- bia County; 1,006 in Jefferson County and 990 acres in Tioga County, bringing the total to 201,774.7 acres. In addition to this approximately 93,000 acres are at this time under contract for purchase. All of this land is good game territory and not an acre (Turn to page seven.) total more area than -200,000 Chevrolet Burned While Harold Wolgemuth, who is employed in the Shoe Factory here, was returning home from work Wed- nesday evening, his Chevrolet caught fire and was badly damaged. It oc- curred near the farm of John Shear- er. The fire was caused by a short circuit. re l— A Second Operation Mr. John Loewen, who resides on West Donegal St., was taken to the Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday. On Friday he underwent an operation. This is his’ second operation within a short time. re Eee Vacating the Hotel Mr. Michael Klessinger, who con- ducted the Farmers’ Inn here for a number of years, will vacate it and move to Lancaster. He expects to flit on Monday. pos- | H. C. S. CLUB MET AT MIDDLETOWN ENGAGEMENT OF MISS MYR- TLE HIESTAND, CLUB MEM- BER OF SALUNGA, AN- NOUNCED, AT THE MEET- ING On Thursday evening a number of cur local young people journey- ed to Middletown where they met with the H. C. S. Club at the home of Miss Dorcuhy Peters. After the social heur, the hostess served a “tastee” luncheon at the dining table, all the appointments being green. A “surprise” was given the club members when each received a specially prepared copy of the Manheim Sentinel, After a diligent hunt through the columns, they found the an- nouncement of the approaching (Turn to Page 2.), ————- Eee THE COMMUNITY CHORUS WILL RENDER December 8 and 9, the Elizabethtown Community Chorus of sevemty mixed voices will be heard in their concert, singing Part One of Mendl- ssohn’s oratorio, “Elijah.” This mag- nificent choral work is seldom heard except in the larger cities, so that its presentation by a local chorus is in exceptional opportunity to hear an outstanding example of sacred music in its highest form. Music loving people of Mount Joy will be interested in these concerts especially since several of the local singers are members of the Chorus. T.ckets are 50 cents each and can be ‘had from any member of the Chorus | or from the Elizabethtown Fire Com- pany who are con- jeerts. sponsoring the - — A ee en | Four AUTOISTS WERE | INJURED NEAR RHEEWMS | The car owned hy Wolf stalled near Fisher's Hill. Another machine driven by Emory Wolgemuth, Eliza- bethtown R. crashed into the D.: 2 parked car and pushed it about 25 feet. Wolgemuth claimed he was unable to see the stalled car on ac- count of a curve in the road. The victims were given first aid Blasser, Eliza- their | treatment by Dr. J. A. bethtown, and removed to | homes. | Four persons were slightly injured Elizabethtown Thursday mora between early pike, burg and ing. Those treated for minor cuts and bruises are: Isabell Brooks, daughte:, Virginia; Catrerine Bruick- cr, Middletown, and Jotn Wolf, Har- risburg. _ {J. D. EASTON PURCHASED FOUR FLORIN PROPERTIES Mr. John D. Easton, Floring real es- Game Commission have | actually | | Pennsylvania railroad, Sunday burned | the last few days | tate king, purchased four them Monday. fine dwelling which he now occupies near the P. R. R. station; the east side of a double house along the troll- ey and tenanted by Mr. Zink and a double house which was the former Ragner Hallgren property, now ten anted by John Germer and Wm. Dom- mel. The sale also included a mort- i gage which Mr. Peris held on another Florin property. Tre terms of the sale were private. AQ ns 25 ACRES OF GRASS BURNED AT CONEWAGO A brush fire in the vicinity of Cone- wago Station, on the main line of the off about 25 acres on the property of Winters, Elizabethtown R. was extinguished by mem- Eizabethtown Friendship and a P. R. R. track hour’s work. Sparks were blamed for Abraham D4. Ht | bers of the | Fire company crew after an from a locomotive starting the fire. 0 eee Fractured Her Shoulder Mrs. Kuhn, wife of Dr. J. S. Kuhn, corner Mt. Joy and High streets, trip- ped and fell while descending a flight of steps Thursday, fracturing her shoulder. She was attended by Drs. Stoner of town and Kendig of Sal- unga. i EA isin Special Doe Season The special season for the killing of doe opens in various counties thru- out the state where they are too numerous Nov. 27, 28 and 29. The buck season opens Dec. 1 for 15 days. tment linen. Price Very Reasonable At Columbia Saturday nearby farmers sold fine home-raised tur- keys at 35 cents a pound and some lower end farmers were peddling nice birds at 30 cents a pound. Ge Auto and Car Collide John McBride, sixty-five, Elizabeth- town R. D. 2, sustained minor cuts about the face when the car he was driving and an Elizabethtown trolley car collided in Elizabethtown, “ELIJAH” | properties ! (in that place and took title to all of He purchased of Mr. A. Peris, his! | | | On Monday and Tuesday evenings, | winter in an automobile crash on the Harris- | | | | @®@® YP q Thanksgiving Day. monwealth. / gratitude. encouragement giving. It is gratifying to observe the activities of public authorities, private enterprise, and public-spirited organizations, all uniting to ) promote the general welfare and alleviate individual distress. > giver of every good The season is again of the Nation and the goed cheer and hope. the good we possess will abide The year has been health; industrial peace has prevailed to a marked degree; public or- der has been preserved and the laws of the land obeyed with increas- ing respect; closer and more lished by the increased conveniences of travel and communication of intelligence; educational advantages have been greatly improved to meel the demands of pupils and students for greater opportunities in life; humanitarianism, both public and private, has found expression in more ample and generous provision for all forms of misfortune and dependency; we are free from the unrest that has disturbed the se- curity of other nations and our Government is firmly established in the loyalty and affections of the people. Thanksgiving Day Proclamation — a — upon us for the The President’s call has gone If the harvests have not been quite so plentiful, there is still enough in store for all our wants; if the rains have not been so copious, the wa- ters still flow in sufficient abundance for our needs; if business is not so prosperous as usual, industry is still hands are idle from unemployment, there is still a great host at work. This is the time to look for the bright side and to radiate the spirit of Any troubles we may have will soon pass and all forth with us to The spirit of helpfulness to others is everywhere manifest and is to be commended and encouraged. Aid to others who need support and Is the very embodiment of the sacrific: of thanksgiv- blessed with an unusual neighborly Therefore, let Thanksgiving Day be a time of home-gathering, of good cheer, of public worship, and of thankfulness to Him who is the and perfect gift. NOW, THEREFORE, I John S. Fisher, Governor of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania, following the Proclamation of the President of the United States, do hereby designate and set aside Thursday, the Twenty-seventh Day of November, Nineteen Hundred and Thirty, as Thanksgiving Day to be observed by all the people of this Common- wealth in the enjoyment of the home circle, in deeds of kindness and charity, and in prayer and praise at their accustomed places of wor- ship, making acknowledgment to Almighty God for His bounteous provision and invoking His guidance for our Nation and State in the CL ways or peace and truth and righteousness. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the Commonwealth, at the City of Harrisburg, this tenth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty, and of the Commonwealth the one hundred and fifty-fifth. JOHN 8S. time-honored observance of solemn admonitions of his Proclamation find response in the hearts and deeds of all the citizens of our Com- When we measure our blessings against our misfortunes we will find abundant reason for rendering thanks unto the Lord, for singing praises to His Holy Name, for showing forth His loving kind- ness through the year that is passing. finding much to do; if some relations have been estab- forth to the people will expressions of measure of good FISHER @ @ OUR MORTUARY RECORDINGS MANY WELL KNOWN PEOPLF HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND i John J. Marley, aged 67, Columbia Thursday. Sara Patton, wife of Robert Conk- lin, died at Columbia. Isaiah Moyer, aged 80, died at the Neffsville Brethren Home. Charles Rankey, 65, was found dead 4 bed at his home in Columbia. Mrs. Elizabeth Schafer, 84, widow of Frederick Schafer, lied at Colum- hia. died at Benjamin Garman Benjamin Garman, eighty-six, died at the home of his son-in-law, Elmer Sheaffer at Manheim, after an illness of two years.. He was a terian vives, member of the Presby- | church. One daughter sur-| Mrs. Elmer Sheaffer. Services (turn to page 5) BE About the Injured Irid Grove has a wrenched knee | which occured while playing soce- | er. Edward Hendrix was treated for a fractured rib while playing soce- | er last week. John J: Schroll was treated for a badly wrenched knee sustained while practicing basket-ball Friday evening. — { | | | | Harrisburg Here Friday The Harrisburg Commonwealth 3owling Team will play. our Local Odd Fellows on Friday night, Nov. ember 28 on the Garden Spot Alleys | at 8:00 o'clock. eet Ue ere Miss Emma Ellis is suffering with la grippe. | and range from 6 to 12 inches in land UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE The Union Thanksgiving ser- vice will be held in the Metho- dist Church Thursday morning. Following is the program of service: Presiding Rev. Beyer Music Evangelical Choir \ Scripture Reading Rev. Rettew Opening Prayer Rev. Segelken Governor's Proclamation Rev. Kercher Sermon Rev. N. S. Hoffman Closing Prayer Rev. Dumville Benediction Rev. MacDannald 350 TROUT PLANTED IN DONEGAL SPRINGS Donegal Springs and Donegal Creek were enriched Thursday by 350 trout from the state hatcheries at Bellefonte, planted by Deputy Warden W. Blaine Stephens, of Elizabethtown Herman The trout length are unusually good specimens It was learned Thursday that resi dents of the vicinity had been warned not to wash their automobiles in t Risser. e {creek near where the fish have been planted, under penalty of $10 fine for polluting the stream. (il and greases from the machines, it was explained. have been killing the fish at this point. APICTURE FOR RIS ATTENDANCE WAS GIVEN TO CHRISTIAN REIST 84 YEARS AGO FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE AT PRES- BYTERIAN S S. Eighty-four years ago there lived in Mount Joy a druggist by the name of Jacob Stauffer. He may be remem- bered by some of our older citizens. Said Jacob Stauffer was a Sunday School teacher and each year when a pupil in have a per fect attendance he would present them with a token of appreciation. Among the members of his Sunday School Class in 1846 was Christian Reist, an uncle of Mrs. Clayton L. his class would Nissley, for many years a resident of East Donegal township. Mr. Reist was rewardtd by a pic- ture or drawing made by his teacher. It is five inches deep, is of and Apogtolic «design, printed a wood cut and has the (urn to page 5) a Qe BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY FOR MISS EDNA RAHM Mosaic from following On Saturday afternoon a birth- day surprise party was given at the home of Edna Rahm, on West Don- egal St., in honor of her birthday anniversary. Edna was much sur- prised by the kiddies. Games were played and refreshments which de- lichted each kiddie were Quite a large number of litcle folks served. vere present. Edna receive! many sifts. eee PA Bought Myers Property Mr. Walter Greiner, who resides at 17 West Donegal street, purchased the Ray Myers property on Marietta street and expects to occupy it in a bout two weeks. LADY KILLED IN AN AUTO MISHAP MRS. C. H. NOLT, OF LANCASTER, MOTHER OF MRS. ROY NISS- LY, OF FLORIN, THE VIC. TIM Thrown completely thru the wind- ghield of an automobile in a head on collison between two machines near Quantico, Virginia, Friday afternoon, Mrs. Ada K. Nolt, of 1005 Marietta av enue, Lancaster, was killed almost instantly and her husband, Christian H. .Nolt, prominent in Lancaster com- mercial circles, was badly injured. The accident occurred on the Rich- mond Washington Highway, approxi- mately six miles north of the Quan tico Marine Mrs. Nolt was thrown violently ‘through the win shield of the car and was dead when scene hase, a passing motorist reached the a moment later. ELIZABETHTOWN WORKMAN KILLED PAUL SNYDER, 29, NEARLY BE- HEADED WHEN WHEELS OF A COAL CAR PASS OVER HIS NECK An Elizabethtown man was killed instantly when the wheels of an emp- ty coal car passed over his neck, al- most severing his head. He was Paul Snyder, 29, employed by the Grubb-Madiera Coal Company there. The accident happened on a private siding of the company while Sryder with other employes was moving the car. According to information given out by Deputy Coroner Frank §S. Miller, the coal car had been emptied at one ot the coal bins and it was being drift siding incline to make room for loaded car to be into position at the bin. ed down the another moved Removed from the wreckage of his (Turn to page 3) CAR KNOCKS LADY DOWN; LIMB WAS INJURED - | Mrs. Walter Loraw, on North Barbara St., had quite a misfortune on Saturday evening, on East Main Street. Mrs. Loraw wis attempting to cross the street at J. M. Booth’s store, behind a parked automobile. The driver, evidently not noticing the lady, backed his car, knocking her down. She was carried to the office of Squire Zeller, across the street. Dr. A. F. Snyder attended Mrs. Loraw. She is suffering with a which she upon for bruised limb, be able to be severely wili not about a month. re erent ly CR HELD A PIG ROAST ANL SAUER KRAUT SUPPER roast and sauer kraut sup per was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tressler in Done gal, on Monday evening. These guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gutshall and Irene Bobby and Mr. and | rs, Jacob Lindemuth and children Jay, Florence, Dorothy, Roy, Junior and Betty, Wallace Frecht, John Frecht, Cloyd Tressler, Marie Tressler, Katherine Souders. The even‘ng was greatly enjoyed by the guests and features of the even- | ing were music and card playing. The next supper will be held at the home of Harry Gutshalls. QC = ee OUR MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION MET YESTERDAY P. M. A pig East The Ministerial Association of Mt. Joy met at the parsonage of the Evangelical church on Tuesday after- noon. The meeting was opened by the president, Rev. C. B. Segelken, | of the Presbyterian church; Prayer, by Rev. G. A. Kercher of the Luth- eran church; Rev. Rettew, of the U. B. church; talked on “Remines- | cences of the Philippines.” The | meeting adjourned w.th a closing prayer by Rev. Dumville of the Epis copal church. i In -“dkhiainipnio:.-nirlp@eir A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE i FOR KENNETH LEIBERHER A birthday surprise party was | held Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leiberher in hon- or otf their son, Kenncth who cele brated his 15th birthday. The follow ing helped to make the party a suc css.: Harry Walters Jr., Irwin Smith | Jr., Charles Pennell, Bruce Pennell, David Shank, Vernon Young, Earl Wolf, Richard Hawthorne, Hazel Pennell, Robert Leiberher, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leiberher, Kenneth re- | ceived quite a few useful gifts. i er ctr Met With Mrs. Garber The W. C..T. U. meeting held their meeting at the home of Mrs. E. W. Garber on Monday evenin Mrs. Gertrude Lyons of Philadelph the State W. C. T. U. worker, was present and conducted the meeting. The purpose was to enlarge the work of the union in Mount Joy and munity. com Eee eee Tune In Tonight Tonight at 8 o’clock Floyd Gib- bons, supported by a 30-piece sy- mphony orchestra, will broadcast over WEAF, New York on a coast- to-coast hook-up. This enfertain- ment will be brought to thru the courtesy and cooperation of the First National Bank and Trust Co. of this borough. rr A ee BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Jacob noonce the birth of a son, on ember 15. Mr and Mrs. Paul Peifer, on New Haven St., announce the birth of a daughter, on Saturday. you Engle an- Nov- Bitten in Face by Dog The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Klessinger, on Old Market St., was biiten in the fac by their “Chow” dog. Two stitches were required to close the wound. Dr. Stoner is attending the child. re Master Robert Leiberher is on the sick list. i ohserved by .| Firemen's Snyder, it is understood, (Turn to Page 8) memes een AUTOMOBILES CRASH, BAINBRIDGL was on MAN HURT When the automobile which he was driving collided with another machine on the Elizabethtown Colebrook road near Tuesday evening, John F. Dimeler, of Bainbridge R. D. fracture of the jaw, lacerations of the nose and chin about the left shoulder. treated by a Colebrook Colebrook, 1, suffered a possible and bruises Dimeler was physician. Dimeler who was riding alone when the accident occurred sad to an in- vestigating highway patrolman that he was blinded by the lights of the other machine and could not see on which gide of the road he was runn- ing. Both machines ed. The escaped unhurt. were badly damag- occupaiits nf tie other &ar ty — GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY DR. AND MRS. J. A. BEIVER, PARENTS OF MRS. D. C. STONER, OF TOWN, WEDD- ED FIFTY YEARS THURSDAY Another uples celebrated one of our county co- their fiftieth or golden wedding anniversary on Thursday, November 20th, the co- uple being the Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Reiver, of umbia. The first floor of the home was made very beautiful by a profusion chrysanthemums and 124 North 3rd St., Col of yellow yellow and pink roses, everywhere. The 50-year bride had memor- ies of her wedding day brought back to her as she received a show- (Turn to page 8) eran Bought Nye Property who sold his Mari- Mr, Ray Myers, etta street property, has purchased one side of a double house on South from Ezra Nye. He there in about two Barbara street, expects to move weeks. COUNTY FIREMEN WILL MEET HERE “CUMBERLAND COUNTY NIGHT” WILL BE OBSERVED; RE- PORTS TO BE GIVEN “Cumberland County Night” will be the members of the Lan- caster Firemen's Association Friday night, when the monthly | meeting is held here. Robert H. Gibb, president of the Southeast- president of Fire Company will head Cou t Lillis Association of | ern Pennsylvania, and | the Carlisle large delegation of members of the Cumberland County Firemen's as- sociation, which will also include prominent members of the Pennsyl- Association The meeting will charge of John G. Landis, Bare- (Turn to Page 4) Ee FOOT BALL GAME FOR OUR WELFARE WILL BE PLAYED AT LANCAS- TER ON THANKSGIVING MORNING FOR CHAR- ITY Tomorrow, Thursday morning, at 9:45, Coach J. Hay Browns Greenwood A. C. gridders will sta- age Coach George Bro- Mount Joy A.A. team vania State Firemen's who will speak. be in CK up End field at Lancas- er, This game will be the only maj- or contest in the city Thursday morning and a large crowd should be on hand to see these two elev- ns battle things out. This will be time the two teams have (Turn to page 4.) the first Union Than ksgiving Services in Methodist Chureh ah et