——— ~The Mount Joy Bulletin XXX, No. 29 MOUNT JOY, PENNA., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1930 $1.50 A YEAR IN WISH . ALL OUR PATRONS AND FRIENDS A MERRY, MERRY CHRISTN 0 MISHAPS OVER WEEK END ABETHTOWN MAN. FALLS LEEP WHILE DRIVING ON MT-JOY AND LAN. CASTER ROAD Falling asleep while driving on the Harrisburg pike Friday after- noon Henry L. Gise, of Elizabeth- thm, 10st control of- his machine h was demolished when it lied into a- telephone pole. rs. Sylvia Chard, thirty-nine of abethiown, niece of the driver, badly cut about the face and h hands. - She received treat- ht in the recciving ward of St. eph’s hspital. tise hold State Highway Patrol- n John O. Cross that he was ap- aching the curve at the Orvine , when he fell asleep and the 0 crossed the road, knocked wn a stop sign, mounted a con- ete culvert and hit the pole. Car Overturned Paul Kraft, of Rothsville, nar- wly escaped from ser.ous injury ursday night while om Harrisburg, when the car ov- isburg pike. was re- passing he head and body, and nved. to lancaster by a otor.st. The machine was ously damaged when it landed its side on a lumber ple against a cluster of trees. Elmer Zerphey, of town investigat- ed the accident. y ® Three Sl ghtly Hurt Three local residents, were in- jured when a car driven by Her- bert Tyndall, and another machine MAN FINED $100 FOR STREAM POLLUTION Monroe Wasser, of Silver Spring who was arrested two weeks ago as a resulg if a raid upon a still on his farm, pleaded gu.lty before a Lancastgr alderman to charges of polling the Silver Spring creek and was fined $100 and costs. G. H. James, an enforcement offer of the state fish and game depariment broughu the charge, According to James, from the still Wasser was operat- ing drained into the creek causing hundreds of fish to die. The dead fish led to discovery of the still, Wasser now faces a charge of ill- egal manufacture and possession of liquor. OUR MORTUARY RECORDINGS MANY WELL KNOWN PEOPLE HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND fusil oil SENTENCED FOR THEFTS AT SHOCKS ONE MAN MUST SERVE FROM 41; TO 12 YEARS—OTHER FROM 3 TO 12 YEARS James Sease, of Steelton, plead- ed guilty to robbing freight cars of the P: R. R. when arraigned in cur- rent court, at Lancaster and was sentenced [to pay a fine of $600 and serve 5 1% to 12 years in jail. Sease pleaded guilty to three in- dictments returned ajainst him. He was sentenced to pay $200 fine for each indictment and Yo serve from 1 % to 4 years in prison on each count, Charles Wilder, Steelton, who was indicted with Sease, pleaded guilty to three counts and was sen- tenced to pay a fine of $100 and to serve from 1 to b years in prison for each count. The men “were arrested some time ago at Shock’s Mils, north of Marietta and charged with stealing } seri- of John F. O’Brien, of on died at Baltimore; Chief of Police of Columbia, baked her operated by Paris Snyder, of Lan- | caster, collided at Charlotte and Chestnut streets, Lancaster. S William Tyndall sustained a possi- ble torn ligament if the leg. Mrs. Mrs. Mary, wife of Charles Rineer, | returning died at Columbia aged 49 years. i Mrs. Elizabeth Burger, Colum- Neandeer Leager Ernest died at Kraft escaped with bruises about the Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, aged 78 years. ’ | Thomas P. O’Brien, aged 37, son | Marietta, Mrs. Mary A. Troutwine, aged 90 ' Christmas cakes again this year as usual. Hamilton Glass Hamilton Glas:. 74, was found dead at Elizabethiown. He was buried in Cumberland County. - Evelyn Tracey Evelyn T:acey, three, of Mariet- ta, died in the Coulmbia hospital after being admitted for medical Herbert Tyndall was cut and bruiss 'eatment. ed abcut the head and Tyndall suff- ered minor scratches. — Very Heavy Mail Seventy sacks of mail were re- ceived on News Express here Mon- «day morning at the local postoffice. There were six bags of first-class and 64 sacks of parcel post. A Open Again Sundays ow After- being closed two Sundays the Penna. R. R. Co. opened our passenger station here again last Sunday and will continue to keep it open Snudays hereafter. PICKED FROM THE CARD BASKET PERSONAL MENTION ABOUT THE MANY °‘COMERS AND GOERS IN THIS LOCALITY Mrs. Elvin’ Baker visited at Eliz- abethtown on Sunday. Mr. Benjamin Dillinger business visitor to Lancaster Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Cover and daughter Betty Jane. of Elizabethtown, vis- ited here on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan. C. Muszer on Poplar street, annonce the birth of a son, the past week. ; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Allison and son, Billy, of Columbia, spent Sun- day with Levi Dillinger. Dr. and Mrs. D. C. Stoner and son, John. were Sunday visitors to Dr. and Mrs. Biever. at Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clark and son William of Lancaster, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs, Frank Stark. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wealand and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Derr were Sunday visitors at Lancaster and Salunga. Miss Helen Snyder, accompanied by her friend, Miss Marjorie Fol- Jette, is home from school at Ca- tonsville. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Snyder and Mr. Stanley Gibble. of Elstonville, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Derr. Mr. Leroy Herman, of Provi- dence, R. I., is spending Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Herman. : Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mumma.” of East Petersburg. spent Sunday af the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert was a on Rodgers, at Salunga. Mr; Charles Derr will move from the Ed Ream property on East Main street, to the Daniel Derr property on' West Main street. Mr. C. S. Gingrich is improving after an accident in which he cut a toe with an ax “while chopping wood. Dr. Snyder attended him. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Hawthorne and son, Robert, spent the week- end at Oaklyn, New Jersey, with their daughter Mrs. Earnest Me- Clellen. Mrs. H. B. Arntz visited her aunt Mrs. James Atticks, in the Harris- burg Hospital on , Sunday. Mrs. Arntz also called on Mrs. John Wharvell, of town, who is a patient in the same hospital. | Paul D. Gibble Paul D.. Gibble, three, died at the home of his parents. Harry G and Alice Dresher Gibble, near | Fairview church in Rapho town- ship. Services were held Sunday aiier- noon in [the Fairview Church of the Brethren. ‘Dr. Harvey W. Woods After a six months’ illness Dr. Harvey W. Woods, of Blain, Perry Co., died in his 60th year. He is well known by the many Perry countians thruout this section. Mrs, A. D. Garber, of Florin, is a sister. The funeral was held lag: Wednesday from his late home, Benjamin Charles a stepladder while working on the new Landisville fire hall last week proved fatal to Benjamin Charles, fifty, if East Petersburg. He died in St. Joseph’s hospital at noon Monday from a fractured skull. The man was injured when an ex- tension ladder slipped from its posi- | (Tarn to Page 4) Cee. HELD CHRISTMAS PARTY AND SURPRISE TO KIDDIES The Junior Guild of the United Brethren church met with Mrs. Clinton Eby, Jr., on Friday evening, when they held a combined meet- ing and a Christmas party, the lat- ter being a surprise to the kiddies. The ladies gave the children Christmas carol books. Mrs. Paul Quiggle presided at the meeting, during which the fol-| lowing program was carried out: Song, “Joy to the World;” ture, Luke 2:7-15, Miriam Shank; | Prayer, Luella Witmer; Story No. 1, Caroline Schneider; Story No. 2, | Florence Schneider; Story No. 3,1 Charles Shank. Song, “Away in a| Manger; Reading, “Christmas | Bells,” by Helen Bates; Reading, “Christmas Tree,” Florence Heisey; Reading, ‘‘Christmas in Japan,” by Naomi Snyder; Song; Discussion on “Christmas; Prayer. Games were played after which “surprise” refreshments were serv- ed by Mrs. Eby and Mrs. Quiggle. A unanimous “Thank You” was given as they started home. Those attending were: Miriam Shank, Dorothy Edwards, Pauline Edwards, Vera Eby, Barbara Anne Longenecker, Louella Witmer, Elsie Stark, Dolores Pennell, Helen Bates, Mae Beamenderfer, Claude Schhei- der, Florence Heisey, Charles Shank Florence Schneider, Naomi Snyder, Caroline Schneider, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Quiggle, Mrs. Eby. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Bentzel return- ed from Washington, D. C.. where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Shonk. Julia Shonk returned with her grandparents to spend some time here. re A ren Mrs. H. H. Zerphey visited at Sharp’s Corner on Tuesday with Mrs. Elmer White 4nd Mrs. Harry Zerphey. : Injuries sustained in a 'fall from INTERESTING offered at bankrupt about $10,000 worth of merchan- dise from cars in the P, R. R. yard, there. Both gave their home addresses turned al the Florin P. R. R, cul- bia’s; oldest resident, died "aged 93 2s Steelton when they appeared in rt. along the Lancaster and Har- years. court. Previously Sease said he lived in Hamburg, and Wilder in Ruther- ford. -———— A DELIGHTFUL PARTY BY MARY ELLEN STONER A very delightful Christmas par- ty was given on Friday from 4 to 8 P. M., at the home of Miss Mary Ellen Stoner, when she entertained her dancing class. The home was beautiful in keep- ing with the Crristmas season, by using colored ‘Christmas lights, cher- ry trees, poinsettas, and holly wreaths. The kiddies enjoyed the numer- ous games and delicious refresh- ments were served to Mary Rohrer, Mary McGinnis, Helen Seiler, Eve- lyn Kuhn, Warren Kuhn, Clyde Fenstermacher, Jr., and Gene Eich- erly. The hostess gave nut and candy favors. BR Had Finger Mashed Wh'le assisting to remove a large steel oil drum last Wednesday. it struck Mr. Crarles Zeller on the index finger of his right hand, crushing it. He is employed ot Mr. Clarence Schock’s. Dr. Workman attended. him. GENERAL NEWS FOR BUSY FOLKS HAPPENINGS FROM ALL OVER THE COUN- TRY FOR THE BENEFIT OF BUSY PEOPLE The Weather Man predicts snow for Christmas, Typhoid is now thruout the state. Lancaster County’s real estate is valued at -149,759,661. There are 114,912 taxable resi- dents in Lancaster County. Lititz boro is facing a water fam- on the decline ine, the first in the history of its oldes); inhabitants. It has just been learned that many Pennsylvania grown apples are eaten abroad. The large silk mill at Marietta, sale Saturday, was withdrawn at $7,640. , ' Mr. and Mrs. Abram Mumma gre quietly celebroting their second wedding anniversary today. 131,600 young trout were ship- ped from .the state hatchery at €orry during the month of Novem- ber. A large lot of catfish will be planted in the Chickies creek and the Susquehanna river, near Mar- ietta this week. The State Department claims that mupwards of two million Christmas lireéds will be used in Pennsylvania fthis year. AE A mt ns BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sumpman announce the ‘birth of a sol on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Zeager an- mounce the birth of a daughter. on Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Musser, on Poplar Street, this place, announce the birth of a son, Dec. 17th. rrr ll A Qe Girl Scouts News The Girl Scouts held their meet- ing on Tuesday evening. They took a course on table service and eti- quette, and had a lesson in can- dy making and succeeded very well. The Girl Scouts are going Carol singing Wednesday morning. ’ A Gl Mn Banks Closed January 1st being a legal holiday both banks in this place will be closed. rr AE An Mrs. Elvin Baker was a visitor at Mt. Plegsant School on Tuesday TRI-HI Y CLUB WAS ORGANIZED IN TOWN was A Tri-Hi Y Club ecently organized in Mt. Joy Hgh Sea 1 under the supervision of Miss Mar- tin. The club was «pen to the gals of tha three upper (asses. 't ho girls chose as the. President nmi- lie Jane Kraybill, Vice President, Estelle Brandt, Secretary; Eliza- beth Heilig, Treasurer; Mildred Longenecker. Ajso the foll.wing commjttees were appointed Pro- gram Commitiee: Mildred Zink, Verna Shotzberger, Mary Rice, Ev- elyn Baker; Dewotoins Committee: Catherine Garber, Fannie Dillinger, Elsie Hoffer, Martha Hawthorn; Publicity Committee: Myrtle Roth, Erma Wickenheiser, It was also decided to buy a Hand Book which will cost each one five cents. As there was no further business the med.ing adjourned. PEs LOCAL DOINGS AROUND FLORI ALL THE UP-TO-DATE HAPPEN INGS FROM THAT THRIVING AND BUSY VILLAGE Ms. Harold Bullér is on the sick list at this writing. Mr. Clarence Nissly spent Satur- dav at Shiremanstown. Mrs. Clayton Brenéman recently en ertained her Sunday School Class. Mr:, Al Fike and daughter, Ev- elvn. at Philadelphia last weak. Tuesday aftern‘on the Florin Schools grendered their Christmas programs, On Friday, Januarv 2nd the ree- spending Christmas with their son Harvey and family, at Middle:own. The program of Sacred Music rendered by the Acappelle Male Chorus of East Pelersburg, on Sat- urday was very well rendered. Miss Anna Garber, a student of Lebanon Valley College is spending ing Christmas vacation with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. D. Garber. The Church of Brethren Sunday School held their Children’s Dav Exercise on Sunday afternoon. Af- ter a sho: program, the Elder Na- than Martin of I.ebanon, addressed the children. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Breneman recently entertained thedd giiests to dnner, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Greenawalt and children, Mr, and Mrs. Isaac ‘Foreman and children and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Brene- man. EE. RPH Si rt Stealing Is Expensive Edgar Shelly, 17, of Perry Co., was fined $1,600 for cutting Christ- without permission of He cut 64 trees. CHRISTMAS EVE IN MOUNT" JOY CHILDREN WILL TAKE AN AC- TIVE PART IN THE EXER- CISES HERE THIS EV- ENING. mas krees he owner. Chyistmas in the Borough will be followed, so far as possible, along these lines. The school children paid for the two trees in the Park, So is planned, weather permiit- ing, to have them take an active part in the exercises on Christmas eve at about 5:45. Boro Council iz assisting so far as ‘planting the trees and decorating same. Mr. H. B. Arntz, ccuncilain, in charge of the Park program assisted by a member of the Rotarian and a member of the Boodier Club and contributing citizen. After vocal music five hundred packages of candy will be distribut- ed to the children, those of the grades. At the close of the park program the children will march to the Leg- ion Home when Walter S. Eber- sole Pod: will continue the program by presenting the children with toys and cooperate with the Lad- ies’ Society in distributing baskets to those needing same, thereby scattering sunshine and Christmas cheer in many homes and hearts. THE SEASON'S GREETINGS Bulletin pages of by busi- This issue of the contains three full Yuletide Greetings, ness men of this locality. . These men appreciate your past patronage and hope a prosperous 1931. for DURING THE WEEK ALL THE REAL ESTATE OF THE LATE PETER ZERPH- EY WAS SOLD AT PUB- LIC SALE The First National Bank and Trust Company, of this boro, exec- utors of the estate of Peter Zephey, deceased, sold at public sale at ‘the Hulletin Office Sturday evening. four properties and a lot of ground as follows: A lot of ground fronting 80 feet on Manheim street on which are er- ected two frame houses, one of which is occupied by Peter Zerphey and the other by Hett'e Way. These were purchased by Peter Zerphey for $1,550.60. A lot of ground on stree). adjoining the above on the east, on which is erected a 21 story frame house, known as the ' Zerphey homestead, was sold to | Winfield Zerphey for $1,600. A lot adjoinng on the eas: 60x- 1180 was =old to the same purchas- er for $150. A triangular li, on Manhe'm Marietta street, opposite the Eberle tery, on whith is erected a frame dwelling, was sold to Mr. John Ze phey for $1500. . Mr. C. S. Frank was the aue- | tioneer. 0 eee ee | COLUMRIA TELEPHONE CO. BUYS TWO LOCAL LINES The Columhia Telephone Co. bought the Florin Rural Telephone Company and the E. L. Nissly & Sons Rural Tele. Col These rural lines connected subscribers in Flor- n and parts of the adjoining town- ular Florin Community Sale will | chipz. The Columbia Telephone be held nt the Florin Hall. { Company has recently run a cable Mr. Chas. Kraybill. of Lebanon : from Mount Joy to the west end of Valley C-llege is spending - his va- | Florin; this cable will replace the ction at. his parental home. joren wire of the Columbia Mr. Victor Haldeman of N. J, :any as well as the former lines of visited with his mother over ‘the : the several Rural Compan‘es that week-end, Mrs Ella Haldeman. the Telephone Company recently Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Geyer aae "bought, : Eee FIRE DESTROYED SHED ON THE ROHRER FARM Fire of mndetermined origin de- stroyed a tobacco shed on. the farm of Bachman Rohrer, between Neffs- ville and East Petersburg. Four acres of tobacco and an automobile | were lost in lthe blaze, | Members of the*East Petersburg {and Neffsville fire companies re- sponded to an alarm and succeeded in confining the blaze to the shed. CONSTABLE HAD VERY BUSY WEEK TWO MEN ARE CHARGED WITH | PASSING BAD CHECKS—AN- | | OTHER FOR NON-SUPPORT | During the week Constable Zer- | phey arrested H. Smeltzer, of this place, for passing a fraudulent | check. He was given a hearing be- [for Squire Grimm, Elizabethtown, jand upon making restitu- ition and pay the costs of prosecu- tion. A local garage man was the prosecutor. i Non-Support Charge Constable Zerphey arrested Leo ' Smeltzer, of this place, on a warr- lant forwarded here from Hunting- don County, where he is charged by (his wife with non-support. He fur- 'nished bail for court in Huntingdon County. released Made Check Good Harold Wolgemuth, Mt. Joy R. D. was arrested on a warrant from the office of Squire Grimm charged by a local service station with passing a framdulent check. He was releas- ed upon making good the amount of the check and paying costs of secution. pro- Oe THE MISSES HINKLE ENTERTAIN H. C. S. CLU3 The H. C.' S. Club. met at the home of the Misses Anna and Clara Hinkle, on West Main St., Thursday evening, the Christmas spirit pre- vailing during the entire meeting. A “gift social” was a seasonable feature of the evening. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostesses to the members and guests, which included: Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Danner, of Sal- unga; Miss Dorothy Overdeer, of Middletown; Mr. Paul Erb, of Rheems; Misses Ruth Kaylor, Anna Winters, Anna and Clara Hinkle, of town. A eee. LOCAL PLAYERS IN SATURDAY’S CHARITY GAME Messrs. George Brown, Amos Herr, “Boog” Neiss, Russéll Hal- bleib, George Germer and Bill Ma- teer, all members of this year's li- cal foot ball team, participated in the All Star-West End game at Lancaster Saturday as members of the former team. The proceeds were for charity. The scowe was 0 to 0. REALTY MATTERS |" HELD IN PRISON AS MOTHER IS BURIED Unable to obtain bail, Frank Coover, 'twenty-e.ght, of Elizabeth- town, charged wh violating the liquor laws. was unable to attend the funeral if his mother, Mrs. Lau- ra Ishler, at Elizabethtown, He was committed to jail to await a hearing before Justice Hicks, of Maytown., His mother "died on Thursday, When police raided his home Saturday nigh, it is alleged, Coov+ er broke a five gallon jug contain- ing liquor in the kitchen sink. The raiders however, produced a sponge and mopped up the escaping liquid, securing nearly a pint to be used as evidence. I. GINDER HEADS The result of the election was as follows: Pres'dent, Ivin K. Ginder, Mount Joy; vice president, Irvin C. Keller Lebanon R. D. 4; secretary, E. B. Walters, Maytown; treasurer, Henry K. Koser, Mt. Joy R. D. 3. ident, the officers of 1930 will con- tinue in ther respective offices throughout the coming year. Four new members weve cants for admission and were ceived and are as follow: Grand A. Groff, 1933 Lennox street: D. S. Beck, 51 North 14th street. and Harvey E. Bahner, 1627 Paxton street, all from Harrisburg. Mr. Ben Hels/and of East Petersburg, was the fourth new member to be admitted. The outlook for the assoc ation for the coming year looks favorable and greater activities are contem- plated for 1931. The group mem- beship fee is $’ a year. On account of the date of the next regular meeting falling on New Year, the commiitee decided to hold the next meeting on Thursday evening, Jan. 8, at the home of K. H. Bernkheizel, Manheim. © FOUR ACRES ARE ADDED TO MOUNT JOY CEMETERY The Mount Joy cemetery, one of the finest and best . kept burial grounds in the country, is too small and recently over four acres of adjoining land were purchased and’ will be added theveto. The cemetery now contains a trifle over ten acres and practical- ly all the lots are sold. The man- agement negotiated with Mr. James Garth Snyder, who owns the adjoining farm on the north, for the purchase of a plot contain- ing more than four acres. They succeeded in purchasing this land and superintendent Ed M. Barto is now busy resefi.ing the fence. This addition gives the Associat- ion slightly more than fourteen acres. In the spring a large circular drive way will be constructed in the new plot and a drive, probably concrete, will be made from the circle near the present to the one in the rear. Vehicles will then drive in, make the turn in the rear and drive out. Thereafter thee will be no more driving on any of the avenues as caskets will be carried. This new addition will certainly make a wonderful improvement. er reel With H. H. Zerphey’s Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Zerphey en- tertained to Sunday dinner the fol- lowing: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zer- phy, of Sharp’s Corner; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Zerphey, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zerphy and Arthur, Jr., and Henry of Stauffertown; and Harvey Zerphey, of town. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Anderson and children, Harold and Clarence, of Mt. Joy, were evening guests. rm A Ane At Donegal Church The Donegal Cheerio Club will render a Christmas program at the Donegal Presbyterian crurch on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. It will be under the direction of Prof. Harold Shaa»r, music supervis- or of our local schools. CONGRATULATIONS Warren Kuhn also had a birthday this week. sons, Mr. Harry Leib celebrates his birthday today, Wednesday. Mrs. Ruth Gingrich will cele- brate her birthday on Saturday. —— 0 eee Deeds to be Recorded Lizzie R. Nissley and husband to Martha B. Niszley, lot in East Donegal township. Lizzie R. Nissley and husband to Merriel S. K; Nissley, lot in East Donegal township. THE RABBIT CLUB | | | | LOCAL BREEDERS MET AT HOME OF JOHN D. WITTLE, AT FLORIN AND ELEC. TED OFFICERS The Gardem Spot Rabbit and Cavy Breeddrs’ Association met at the home of John D. Wiltle, ak | Florin. The principal business of the meeting was the electing of officers. With the exception of the vice pres- | Christmas,” on appli- | re- | | Anita CLAIM ALLOW ONMAYTOWNI THE COURT UPHOLDS P THE EXECUTOR, OF GEORGE S. RHOAI ESTATE The claim of Henry S. Rid cutor of George S. Rhoads, § ceased, former partner in th ples Bank of Maytown, was among the list of allowed clai the bankrupt bank by the in Court Room No. 1 before Groff and Atlee. The total amount of the cla the assets of the bank is $4,8 which includes a certifichte o posit amounting to $4,451.17. The Peoples Bank of Maytows, 24, 1926. Frederick L: Homes Lancaster, was named special puty to make an of the assets and liab lities. Exceptions were filed by counsel for the Rhoads estate and the hearing set for today. The same Court directed that the dividends be allowed the Rhoads estate as were given in oth- er claims filed against lhe May- town inst tution. A RENDERED A PLAY THIS WED. AFTERNOON The kindergarten Miss Hilda Stoner Christmas play, conducted by willl render a “A Quarter to Wednesday after- noon at 2 o’clock. The cast of characters ‘include: Fa'ry, Anita Warta; Orphan Child, Joanne Brown; First Elf, Gene Eicherly; Second Elf, Richard Brown; Dingle, Gerald Sheetz: San- ta Claus, Mary Ellen Stoner: Moth- er part, Miss Hilda Stoner. Vocal solo, “Jolly Old Saint Nickolas,” by Warta: Exercise, ‘Silver Bells,” Gene Eicherly, Richard | Brown and Gerald Sheetz. Song by | mas Tree, class, “Toyland;”’ recitation, “Christ ” Joanne Brown; vocal so- lo, “Away in a Manger,” Gene { Eicherly. After this program, Santa Claus will arrive and distribute his gifts from his pack and also from the | Christmas tree. The rooms will be beautiful with Christmas greens, The vacation will Dec. 24 to Jan. 5. 3 MEN POSE AS STATE TROOPERS ONE ABDUCTS HUSBAND AS THE TWO OTHERS AT- TACK MRS. FRED SNOOK AT FLORIN extend from State Police and county authori ties today are searching for three men who shortly before midnight entered the home of Fred Snook at Florin, posed as Stale policemen and then are sa'd to have attacked his wife. : The caze was repo ted to Burgess W. D. Chandler, of town by Snook, who has asked for police protec- tion. Snook said that shortly be- fore midnight three men knocked at his door and when he opened it sa’d they were stale pol'cemen and | that he was under arrest for rob- bery. He declared they were mistaken but agreed to go with one of the men and appear before a squire. One of the men took him in a large sedan to Marietta and then told h'm to get ou: and get him some cigarettes. As Snook stepped from the car the man drove off. The two men who remained at the home, attacked Mrs. Snook it {is charged. Snook the li.* number of the car. I I nn. MRS. ARNTZ HOSTESS TO LADIES’ BIBLE CLASS Mrs. H. B. cense Arntz was hostess to the Lad es’ Bible Class of the Ev- angelical Congregational church at her home Thursday evening. The devotions were in charge of the class president, Mrs. Alex. Kramer. The routine business of the class was tansacted and the social hour followed. In fthe word contest prizes were won by Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Arntz asd Rob- ert Arntz. Refreshments were ser- ved to: Mrs. V. S. Hoffman, Mrs. Boyd Bizhop, Mrs. Alex. Kramer. Mrs. Harry Kaylor, Mrs. George He'serman, = Mrs. Chas. Morton, Mrs. George Myers, Mrs. H. G. Walters, Harry Walters, jr,. Mr. and Mrs. H. B.. Arntz and sons Gerald and Robert. rere A Been Rendered a Concert A sacred concert by the choir o Advent Lutheran church, of ‘La caster, was rendered in the Hi School here “Sunday afterno An excellent program was rendered,
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