| | 90000006 —— WE DO OUR PART VOL. XXXIV No. 1 he Mount Joy Bulletin MOUNT JOY, PENNA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 30th, 1934 $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE WE WILL AGAIN HOLD A BIG CELEBRATION IN MOUNT JOY ON MEMORIAL DAY WE DO OUR PART | 7 Concern Seeks Location Florin Factory Building PENN PLASTIC CORPORATION AT LEWISBURG WILL OPEN PLANT HERE IF THE PROPER INDUCE- MENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THIS LOCALITY Several weeks ago the Bulletin had n article relative to a company vhich was making an effort to locate t Florin. It may not be amiss at this me to publish more information mcerning this enterprise. The concern interested isthe Penn Plastic Corporation now located at Lewisburg, Pa, now employing 60 people. The president is F. E. Get- chell and the secretary and treas- urer is Ralph F. Hartz. The company manufacturers hy- draulic pressed and plastic specialties It also permanentizes historical and legal documents, covering approxi- mately 200 different articles. Mr. William V. Coxey, of 304 Ful- ton National Bank Building, Lancas- ter, called at this office recently and stated that he is making an effort to locate the plant in the building for- merly used by the Nissly Swiss Chocolate Company at Florin. Mr. Coxey now has an option on the building from the Harrisburg Trust Company, to purchase said real estate for $40,000. Of this amount $5,000 must be paid cash and the balance will be carried as a mort- gage by the present owners. If the deal is consummated the plant at Florin would employ 140 people with a weekly payroll of $2,- 000 asserts Mr. Coxey. They will permanentize anything on paper or card board as well as manufacture all kinds of sanitary appliances, hospital accessories, etc. The people in this community will be asked to raise some money toward this new enterprise. The company would elect one man from this local- ity as an officer and also three mem- bers on the Board of Directors. Any person interested in the pro- pect can get in touch with Mr. Coxey at Lancaster or the plant at Lewis- burg. A Gp QE, BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bates, on David St., announce the birth of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gebhart, nee Minerva Fogie, of near York, form- erly of Newtown, announce the birth of a daughter. Commencement Well Attended FRANCES HARVEY GREEN, THE HEADMASTER OF THE PENN- INGTON SCHOOLS AT PENN- INGTON, N. J, DELIVERS ELO- QUENT ADDRESS The commencement exercises of the Mount Joy High School held on Friday evening in the United Breth- ren church Auditorium were attend- ed by the largest audience ever pre- sent at our local annual program. This was probably due, in part, to the fact that the class of 1934, Mount Joy High School, numbering thirty- five, which is the largest class to graduate from our schools of learn- ing in their history. The will be one long-to-be-re- membered with its fine music, vo- cal and instrumental; the beautiful flowers, and the happy faces, every- where. Throughtout the theme of the stu- dent addresses, memory was refresh- ened of the many in the audience, when those olden “School, Days” with (Turn to page 4.) rr A Gp A sn Sunbeam Class Meeting The Sunbeams class of the United Brethren Sunday School met at the home of Miss Miriam Shank, on; Friday evening, the teacher being Miss Martha Engle. ere tA Qe Deeds to be Recorded Hiram W. and Lizzie C. Gibble, Mount Joy Twp., to Wilfred K. and Ella M. Groff, Elizabethtown, 113 acres, 60.14 perches of land in Mount Joy Twp. and Dauphin County. FIVE CHILDREN SHARE IN JOS. RISSER'S ESTATE The five children of Risser, late of Mount Joy will share equally in the estate of their father, according to the will which has been placed on record at the office of the register in the Court House. Mr. Risser died May 3. In his will which was drawn and executed on November 6, 1933, he directed that all of his property be converted into cash and the proceeds together with the residue of the estate be divided into five equal shares and distribu- ted among his children. Two sons, Ivan S. Risser and Jay S. Risser, both of Elizabethtown, were named executors of the will. They were granted letters May 19. 34. Graduate At E. Hempfield LARGEST CLASS IN HISTORY OF THE LANDISVILLE SCHOOLS WERE GIVEN DIPLOMAS BY REV. A. E. COOPER Joseph N. township, Dr. C. C. Ellis, president of Juni- ata College, delivered the address at the commencement exercises of East Hempfield High school in the Bethel Church of God, Landisville, Friday evening. Thirty-four graduates, the largest class in the school’s history, received diplomas from Rev. A. E. Cooper, the president of the board of education. Mary Carolyn Greider, Elsie Sherer, Anna Ruth Weidler, and Mary Weist delivered orations. Mrs. Florence P. Swarr directed the high school chor- us in several numbers. Rev. A. P. Stover, pastor of the Church of God, at Landisville, deliv- ered the baccalaureate sermon Sun- day evening. Class Day exercises were held at 7:45 o'clock Standard Time, Wednes- day evening, in the high school aud- itorium. The usual class day num- bers were given on board “the S. S. Hempfield.” Two one-act plays add- ed variety to the program and each graduate appeared in some capacity. The thirty-four seniors who will enjoy a trip to Washington soon af- ter graduation are as follows: Merritt Alexander, Caroline Bru- baker, Lester Charles, Anna Cooper, Helen Cooper, Paul Cope, Sadie Den linger, Charles Findley, Adaline Frey Ida Gable, Clarence Geib, Mary C. Greider, Lorraine Grube, Hazel Hall, Elson Hauenstein, Robert Horst, Er- la Hostetter, Mary Hottenstein, Frank Kauffman, Morris Kauffman, Kath- ryn Kilheffer, Elwood Landis, Sam- uel Mumma, Paul Myers, George Ri- neer, Russell Rohrer, Floyd Rudy, Fannie Shenk, Elsie Sherer, Geneva Simpkins, May Vogel, Anna Ruth Weidler, Mary Weist, Edward Wiss- ler. eee tl ee. Hot Weather Food Sale The Hi Gem class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School, will hold a hot weather Food Sale on Saturday, June 9th, at the home of Mrs. Horton, 26 East Main Street. Selling will be- gin at eleven o'clock, and small tables will be provided for light lunches. In case of rain the sale will be held at the church. Articles on sale will in- clude, cakes, pies, cup-cakes, candy, salads, sandwiches, pickled eggs and cold drink. em I New and Different Mr. Ralph J. Cramer, 10 Lumber St., this boro, has a new and novel method of cleaning rugs, carpets, etc. He does the work on your floors, making the floor coverings like new. For further details read his ad elsewhere in the Bulletin. a A Dime Social The J. U. G. Club of Maytown will hold a “Dime Social” on Harters’ lawn, June 9th from 5 to 9 P. M. Sandwiches, sundaes, punch, coffee cake and candy will be for sale. Music will be furnished by = the Maytown J. U. G. Band. Let the J. U. G. Girls serve you. Seals and Certificates Issued By Our Schools WILLIAM LAWTON, JR. HAS AT- TENDED SCHOOL FOR TWELVE YEARS WITHOUT BEING LATE OR ABSENT Mount Joy Public Schools were again honored when the certificates and seals were awarded, the Seniors having a member of their class, Wm. Lawton, Jr, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Lawton, on North Barbara St, who has gone to school twelve years without being late or absent. Perfect attendance record: Seals Harold Backenstoe, William Lawton Ray Newcomer, Harry Weidman, Mary E. Nissly, David Hiestand, Bernice Geistweit, Londa Zurin, Lou ise Schock, Robert Brown Robert Buller, Karl Haines, Lester Hostetter Anna Newcomer, Edward ,Weaver Naomi Gemberling, Harry Walters Franceanna Stoner, Marguerite Divet Homer Garlin, Marguerite Keller, Dorothy Longenecker, Martha Ber- nice Nissly, Beulah Smith, Janet Smith, Ernestine Webb, Elmer Wit- mer, Robert Zink, Jeanne Schock, Mae Beamenderfer, Miriam Bennett Martha Heisey, Mildred Miller, Ma- tilda Myers, Ruth Nissley, Vern (Turn to page 4.) The Antal S. S, Convention SEVENTY-THIRD MEETING OF THE STATE SABBATH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION AT INDIANA, PA. OCTOBER 10-11-12. The Seventy-third Annual Con- vention of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association will be held in Indiana, Pa, Oct. 10-11-12. The convention will be a full three day convention. Each of the three afternoons will be given exclusively to instruction in the various phases of religious educational endeavor. During the afternoon sessions the Convention will divide into five or six sections,, with leaders in Child- ren’s, Young People’s, Adult, School administration, Leadership Training, Vacation School Work Departments. Each of these afternoon sessions is being planned under the counsel and guidance of the Advisory Groups of the respective Divisions. The International Council of Re- ligious Education will be represented on the Convention program by Mr. (Turn to page 5) rea Ae Fractured Arms Minnie Kauffman, sixty-three, Col- umbia R D 1, sustained a possible fracture of the right arm when she fell on a pavement Saturday. She was treated at St. Joseph’s hospital. Mr. Christ Sherk, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Sherk, on East Don- egal St., fractured the bones in his left arm while employed at the Frank Young Service Station, on E. Main Street. His sleeve caught in a gasoline pump. Auto Law Violators Zerphey made these arrests week: Parking Koch, Mount Joy. Harstock, Harrisburg. Hamaker, Lancaster. Spinney, Lancaster. Passing Chas. Wood, Jr., Warren. —_—————————— Officer the past H C W. H. WwW. B Albert The American Legion requests that any one having flowers to decorate the graves should be brought to the American Legion Home from this noon till evening, so as to be made into bouquets. A large number are needed and the entire community is asked to send flowers, which will be greatly ap- preciated. Making Plans For Reunion TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL EVENT WILL BE HELD AT DONEGAL SPRINGS ON THURSDAY, JUNE TWENTY-FIRST The executive committee of The Donegal Society held its May meet- ing at the home of Miss Mary Cam- eron, Donegal Springs, Thursday af- ternoon. Plans for the twenty-sixth annual reunion, to be held on June twenty- first, were announced at this meet- ing, together with the business of the society. The program, which will be published at alater date, includes Dr. George W. Richards, president of The Reformed Theological Seminary of The Reformed Church in The Un- ited States of America, as the speak- er for the morning session and Ed- ward C. Shannon) Lieutenant-Gov- ernor of Pennsylvania, for the after- noon meeting. The usual program of excellent musical talent is being arranged for the reunion. The executive commit- tee consists of the following mem- bers: Rev. .Frank* G. Bossert, Mrs. Wm. H. Bradley, Miss Mary Camer- on, Miss Virginia Clark, Miss Lillian S. Evans, Mr. Horace E.Heisey, Miss Bertha Heisey, Mr. B. Frank Heis- tand, Dr. Samuel S. Hill, Miss Anna L. Keller, Mrs. Edward S. J. McAll- ister, Rev. Lewis S. Mudge, D. D., L. L. D., Mr. J. Arthur Moyer, Hon. Vance C. McCormick, Hon. Bernard J. Myers, Mr. Samuel Redsecker, Mr. W. Clyde Shissler, Mr. Clarence Schock, Mrs. Clarence Schock, Mr. John P. Schock, Rev. C. Benjamin Segelken, D. D., Mrs. S. R. Slaymak- er, Mrs. Jacob Zook, Mr. Jacob Zook At the conclusion of the meeting, the guests were entertained at tea. etl) eee Strawberry Festival The Ladies’ Mite Society of the First Presbyte an Church of Mount Joy, will hold a Strawberry festival on the church lawn on Saturday afternoon and evening, June 2nd, beginning at four o'clock E. S. T. Chicken Corn Soup, Chicken Salad, Strawberry, Ice Cream, Cake and Coffee will be served. a —— Kindergarten Commencement Next Tuesday evening in the High School auditorium the pupils of Miss Hilda Stoner kindergarten and i Maryellen Stoner studio of will hold commencement. An excellent program will be ren- dered by the kiddies. A —————— Perry Drumm, of Drumore, was ar- rested by the State Police for threaten- dance ing his neighbors with a shot gun. RAY MUMMA ENTERTAINED LITTLE SHEPHERDS CLASS The Little Shepherds class of the United Brethren Sunday School were entertained on Thursday even- ing in an enjoyable manner at the home of Ray Mumma on S. Barbara Street. The president, Clyde Zink, presid- ed over the meeting, and the games were played prior to the program. The teacher, Merle Hoffer, had charge of the devotions; secretary’s report, Ray Mumma; the teacher presented the treasurer's report; a reading, “Henry's Boat,” by Harold Zimmerman; poems were read by each person present. Refreshments were served to: Win- field Zerphy, Clyde Zink, Ray Mum- ma, Harold Wagner, Martin Brown, Harold Zimmerman and Mr. Merle Hoffer, the teacher, Entertained Thursday Nite U. B. MOTHERS AND DAUGH- TERS WERE GUESTS OF THE W. M. A. AND THE OTTERBEIN GUILD The mothers and daughters of the United Brethren church were enter- tained on Thursday evening in the basement of the church by the W. M. A. and Otterbein Guild. A very entertaining program was presented by the members of the Otterbein Guild, presided over by Miss Anna Mae Eby including: Song, Break Thou the Bread of Life, audience. Opening reading, Miss Eby. Scripture reading by Miss Miriam Shank, a daughter, followed by the prayer by Mrs. John Shank, her mother. A reading, An Important Choice, Jean Zimmerman. Dialogue, Florence Heisey and Hel- en Derr. Song, Take My Life, audience. An effective playlet, Which Way (From page 4) AU A ME CONOY GRADUATES TOOK TRIP TO WASHINGTON Members of the Senior class of Conoy Township High school have returned from a very interesting trip to Wash- ington, D. C. Those in the party were as follows: Richard R. Ebersole, Mir- iam E. Gerber, O. Naomi Gerber, Joyce Louise, Hawthorne, Leslie V. Hixon, Edythe Mae ®ainton, Allen K. Risser, Anna Mae Schrum, Jean W. S. Shear- er, and George H. Smith. The class was chaperoned by Miss Verna F. Peck, principal, and Miss Naomi Demmy, as- sistant principal. i OUR JUNIOR CLASS HOSTS TO THE SENIOR CLASS The Senior class of Mount Joy High School were entertained to a banquet by the Juniors. Harry Walters was master of cer- emonies. A sketch by the Juniors, Seniors and faculty, was highly en- joyed. Dancing and card playing were the main entertainment. Elaborate refreshmets were to 80 people. rrr A Anns served On a Vacation Mr. S. M. Miller, local superintend- ent of the Penna. Power and Light Company, accompanied by his wife, left on an extensive automobile trip to points of interest thruout Kentucky. His vacation lasts two weeks. Passed to The Great Beyond MANY OF OUR BEST KNOWN PEOPLE HAVE PASSED TO THAT GREAT BEYOND WITHIN THE PAST WEEK Rev. T. J. Crotty Rev. T. J. Crotty, 74, rector of St. Mary’s Catholic parish, died at Lan- caster. He served the church for near- ly 50 years. He was born near Chick- ies Rock at Marietta. Rudolph Roth Rudolph Roth, eighty-six, died at his home in Florin, of age infirmities. Heis | survived by these children: Alfred M., Florin; Maggie, Elizabethtown; John and Albert, Indiana. Services were held at the home Fri- day afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, and at Bossler’s church at 2 o'clock. Inter- (turn to page 3) FLORIN MAN'S AUTOMOBILE RECOVERED AT HARRISBURG An automobile owned by H. G Shireman, Florin, stolen last Satur- day night from its parking place at Cameron and Market streets, Har- risbrug, was recovered Wednesday night by City Patrolmen Jacob Bur- ganstock and Harry Mitchell in Hummel street, near Berryhill. Letters Granted Bertha M. Snyder, East Donegal Twp., executrix of Jacob T. Snyder, late of East Donegal Twp. Registrations Must Be Made UNDER THE NEW TRUCKING CODE WHICH STARTS IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE—REGIS- TER HERE JUNE 12 One of the largest industries com- ing under NRA will put into opera- tion its code at once with the open- ing of registration points for regis- tering “for-hire” vehicles, under the provisions of the Code of Fair Com- petition for the Trucking Industry. Approximately 80,000 “for-hire” ve hicles will be registered in Pennsyl- vania under the Code, it was estim- ated today by Benj. G. Enyon, Sec- retary-Treasurer of the Code Auth- ority for this State. “For-hire” members must register promptly. The fee is $3.00 per truck. The registration will be in charge of Mr. Walter R. Firkes, and time of registration in Lancaster County is as follows: Columbia, Keystone Motor Car Co. May 31 and June 1. Elizabethtown, Hassinger & Risser, June 4. Ephrata, 5&6. Gap, J. Rutter Hess & Co., June 7 (Turn to page four) rl A rr EXCELSIOR BIBLE CLASS SURPRISED THEIR TEACHER Lloyd Moore, Inc, June The members of the Excelsior Bi- ble class of the Maytown Church of God surprised their teacher, Miss Ruth E. Nolt, on Friday evening, by giving her a miscellaneous shower lin honor of her approaching mar- following: Mrs. William Hower, Mrs. Charles Bittner, Mrs. Mrs. Nettie Houseal, Mrs. Houseal, Mrs. James Gutshall, Clark Arnold, Mrs. Charles Koser, Mrs. Frank Morton, Mrs. Ross Tre- go, Mrs. George Engle, Grace Knis- ley, Kathryn Heisey, Hazel Demmy, Howard Musser Is Exonerated JURY FOUND THAT JACOB T. SNYDER, FLORIN, WAS ACCI- DENTALLY STRUCK AND KILL- ED BY AN AUTOMOBILE Howard Musser, twenty-three, of Mount Joy R D 2, was exonerated by a coroner's jury Wednesday af- ternoon in. the death of Jacob T. Snyder, sixty-nine, retired contractor, of Florin, who was killed early Sun- day morning when struck by Muss- er’s car in Florin. Witnesses at the inquest, held in the Mt. Joy borough council chamber corroborated Musser’s claim that he was traveling at a moderate rate of speed, and that he tried to avoid striking Snyder as he walked across the highway in the path of the ma- chine. Snyder was half-way across the highway, Musser testified, when he apparently saw the approaching car and stopped, then turned back. “If he would have kept on going across, I would have missed him,” (Turn to page four) re + eee ere Last Discount Day Tax collector James Metzler will sit at the First National Bank and Trust Company, Friday, June 1 to receive taxes. This is the last day to save the discount on state and county taxes. All delinquents if they will arrange with Mr. Metzler can avoid prosecu- tion. I Married 55 Years Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Curgan David St, will celebrate their wedding anniversary Friday, 1. They spent 54 years of married life in the same house David Street. rere Qe on 55th June their on Lost Their Licenses Lloyd L. Adair, Manheim R. 1 and Elam E. Wolgemuth, Manheim R. 2 lost their driver's licenses. The former for proof of financial responsibility and the latter for speeding. Must Quit Again 1200 Relief workers in Lancaster county will be laid off Thursday night because state funds for meeting pay rolls are again exhausted. QQ mete Gum Machine Petition District Attorney Mueller presented a petition asking for the forfeiture of a gum vending machine seized from Wil- liam Hall, of near town. ——— Qe. Married 25 Years Mr. and Mrs. John Sprout, on W. Donegal street, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Memorial Day, May 30th. Strawberry Festival The Needle Guild of Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a strawberry festival at the church house on Saturday, June 16th. riage. She received beautiful and, useful gifts. Refreshments were served to the | Mary A. Nolt. | Robert | Mrs. | Annie Miller, Lizzie Miller, Mary Glattacker, Mary Shank, Minerva | Arnold, Esther Nolt, Belle Arnold, | Ruth Nolt. MEMORIAL DAY AT MOUNT JOY, PA. @ WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 34 8:30 A. M.—Decorating of cemeteries. 4 or 10:30 Etec. STANDARD TIME vices in the Landisville, Salunga and Newtown A. M.—Similar services in the Mount Joy, Florin and Lincoln cemeteries. A. M—Similar services in the Eberle cemetery. 12:00 to 12:05—Tolling of bells. 2:00 P. M.—Patriotic services. Public School grounds op- posite American Legion Home. 3:30 P. M.—Parade of American Legion Post No. 185, and visiting Posts, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of Veterans, Spanish American War Vet- erans, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Schools, Civic and Fraternal Organizations, Fire Companies, graves of comrades, and ser- ROUTE OF PARADE Form at Main and Market; move West on Main to railroad, countermarch East on Main to New Haven, South on New Haven to Donegal, East on Donegal to Marietta to Main, East on Main to Cotton Mill, countermarch West on Main to Post Office and dismiss. Legion, ORDER OF MARCHING POLICE Chief Marshal—JOHN A. STOLL Commander of Walter S. Ebersole Post No. 185 Aids to Chief Marshall—P. B. Heilig, H. 0. O'Neil FIRST DIVISION CHIEF AIDE—WILLIS FREED Aides—O0. K. Snyder, Christ Walters G. A. R. Veterans, American Legion Drum Corps of Lancaster, Walter S. Ebersole Post No. 185 flags and colors and visiting posts, Spanish American War Veterans, Sons of G. A. R. Veterans, American Legion Auxiliary unit flags and colors, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Mount Joy, Sons of fthe SECOND DIVISION CHIEF AIDE—WM. TYNDALL Aides—Wm. Ellis, Ralph Eshleman Mount Joy School Band, Mount Joy School Children fram Grade and High School, Boro Council, Speaker, School Board. THIRD DIVISION CHIEF AIDE—LEVI DILLINGER : Aides—Arthur Hendrix, Chas. Eshleman Elizabethtown Boys Band, Elizabethtown Fire Company, Rheems Fire Company, Friendship Fire Company No. 1 of Mount Joy and apparatus. PROGRAMME PRELUDE. evs tenis, STAR SPANGIED BANNER.......... . 0 ila AUDIENCE PRAYER. oasis ra REV. H. C. KOCH SOLO... ie tibia PROF. L. S. BUCHER READING (GETTYSBURG SPEECH) LLOYD KLINE INSTRUMENTAL SELECTION............... ( BETTY ANN NEWCOMER l “SONNY” NEWCOMER BAND SELECTION. inane idee HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOLD, se iors PROF. L. S. BUCHER ORATION. .DR. LANDIS TANGER Pres. Millersville State Teachers’ College BMERICA AUDIENCE BAND SELECTION....... eave vena ELIZABETHTOWN BAND BENEDICTION.......... Ceres tere sate REV. G. F. BROSKE TAPS ELIZABETHTOWN BAND 9 7:30 P. M.—Grand Concert at Public School grounds by Elizabethtown Municipal Band. Children’s Day In U. B. Church A WELL PREPJ ED PROGRAM TO BE GIVEN{( N THE AUDI- TORIUM NEXT SUNDAY EVEN- ING, JUNE 3 The Children’s Day program of the United Brethren Sunday School will be held on Sunday evening, June 3, in the auditorium of the church at 7:30. M. This day has been set aside for the children and the program to be pre- sented will be enjoyed from the tin- (Turn to page 8.) Held Class Day Saturday Night CAPACITY AUDIENCE WITNESS- ED THE RENDITION OF A VERY INTERESTING PROGRAM IN THR HIGH AUDITORIUM The Class Day exercises of the class of 1934 were held on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock in the High School auditorium to a capacity au ience. The program was delivered iPDOOOOO parts. The first part was in bo, of an imaginary banquet,