Pais: Don’t Fail To Honor Your Mother Sunday, Mothers Day—You Owe It To Her Wi DO OUR PART VOL. XXXIV No. 50 Parents Die Within One Week \ DEVOTION TO HOME AND FAM- ILY BELIEVED TO HAVE COST THE LIVES OF EAST DONEGAL “OUPLE scause their mother was to busy 1g for them to fight off her own ss, seven bewildered youngsters » orphaned in a quarantined county home last Wednesday. Their father had died that morning scarce- ly a week after the loss of his young wife. The scarlet fever sign will come down on Friday to make way for a simple wreath marking the funeral services for the father, Christian Shireman, thirty-six, of Marietta R D 1. The shock of his wife’s death was too much for a body already weaken- (Turn to page 8) ANNUAL SPRING MUSICALE PLEASED LARGE AUDIENCE The Spring Musicale presented by the Grade and High Schools of our local schools was splendidly present- ed and appreciated by a very large audience. From the initial performance to the grand finale each and every se- lection was presented to the parents and friends in a manner surpassing all expectations. Mr. Weidner, our efficient director, of music here, had charge of the programme which was published in last week’s issue of the Bulletin. Ce Wedded 30 Years Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Bishop, West Main street, celebrated their thirti- eth wedding anniversary on Saturday May 4th, and were entertained by their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bishop at their home in Lemoyne on Sunday. A bounti- ful dinner was served and that day ; yne long to be remembered. Oth resent were Mr. and Mrs. John kler and daughter, Melissa, n, and Harry Bishop, Jr, of Le ie. rile cst Work Is Completed The work of repainting the entire interior of the First National Bank and Trust Company here is completed. The walls were panted a shade of buff while the directors’ room is finished in pale green. New shades will be added throughout and when completed will present a very neat and inviting ap- pearance. Joseph Habecker and his corps were the artists. Interesting General News INTERESTING HAPPENINGS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE WHO HAVE LITTLE TIME TO READ Mr. and Mr.. Russell Geiss have moved on Columbia Avenue. When William S. Kuhn, of Man- heim was thrown off a horse his arm was fractured. At its reecent meeting Manheim Boro Council defeated a proposal for a sewerage survey. The Marietta Water Co. is consid- ering supplying the cottages at Ac- comac with water. Mrs. Philip Sergeant and son, Thomas Philip, returned home from the Lancaster hospital. Five youths arrested at Johnstowrs for passing counterfeit money are suspected at Lancaster. Mr. John Booth is doing some re- ir work on the exterior of his wre on East Main Street. John Heffner, 25, of York Co, id $10 apiece and costs for catch- g two salmon ‘in the river near __fe Harbor. Plate glass windows in five chain stores at Steelton were broken by. marauders one night last week. They threw milk bottles and bricks thru them. Mrs. Margaret A. Miller, formerly of Manheim, has gone to Japan to visit her daughter, Mrs. Hoop Rey nolds Shaw, whose husand is a mis- sionary there. Charles G. Sprout, who has gone out under the African Inland Mission and was stationed in the Congo, has returned and will speak in the Church of God May 12 in the evening The bouquets for the graves for Memorial Day will be made the af- ternoon of May 29th at the American Legion Home. All those who can should come and assist in the making of these floral tributes. Flowers can be sent or brought by anyone for the above mentioned use. Meet at Milton Grove Forty members of the Farm Women Society No. 6, met Saturday at the home of Mrs. William Thome, Milton Grove, Miss Anna Forbes gave a demonstration on a buffet luncheon. The next meeting will be held June 1, at the home of Mrs. Clarence Risser, of Mastersonville, Mrs. Milton Eberly an- nounced. of | DONEGAL FLOWER CLUB ELECTS ITS NEW OFFICERS Harold Risser, Bainbridge, was elect- ed president of the Donegal Flower Garden 4-H Club, organized with a membership of 30 youths, at a meeting Wednesday night in the Cheerio Club Rooms at Donegal Springs. The speaker was H. S. Sloat, assist- ant county agent, who discussed gar- den soil improvement, seed planting and fertilization. Other officers named were: Vice president, Richard Zook, Mount Joy; news reporter, Marie Balmer, Mt. Joy; song and cheer leader, Mary Smith, Mount Joy; and local leaders— Mrs. T. R. Peterson, Mount Joy; Mrs. Abner Risser, Bainbridge; and John Roland, Mount Joy. The Rapho S. Board Meeting LAYING OF THE TAX RATE WAS POSTPONED — BOARD INVITES COAL BIDS—TAX RECEIPTS RE- PORTED BY TREASURER The Rapho Township School Board held its regular monthly meeting at Sporting Hill Saturday. The treasurer reported receiving $156.87 tax from 1934 duplicate. Out- standing tax $447.93 for 1932; $676.50 for 1933; $2,558.52 for 1934. In order to pay current bills, the treasurer was authorized to make a loan pending on receiving more tax at the next meeting. IL. B. Herr & Sons, Lancaster, the lowest bidder on general supplies, were given the contract for mnexf term. J. W. Moyer, secretary, was au- thorized to advertise for coal bids same as previous year. By a request from the County Su- perintendent the tax levy was post- poned. rrr QQ ELIZABETHTOWN WOMAN GETS A STATE POSITION Mrs. A. Mae Tennis, 50 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, was notified Monday by the State Department of Health, of Har- risburg, that she will succeed C. G. Reese, of West High Street, who has been vital statistics recorder for a num- ber of years, effective Sunday, May 5. Mrs. Tennis, will have charge of all vital statistics in the locality of Eliza- bethtown borough, Conoy township, Mount Joy borough and township and West Donegal township. LARGE TRUCK UPSET ON HILL WEST OF RHEEMS A truck, owned by David Boyd, Philadelphia, and driven by John Pur- cell, Philadelphia, going east on the Harrisburg pike at Fisher’s hill, east of Rheems arch, upset when a spring broke at 5:30 A. M. yesterday. The car- go, which included 8 tons of plumbing fixtures, enroute from near Pittsburgh to New York, was slightly damaged. The owner and driver of the truck escaped injury. ’ About the Afflicted Mrs. Harriet Clay, on Frank St, has been quite ill at her home. Mrs. Amos Garber, on Frank St, is still confined to her home with sickness. Mr. Clayton Sauder, on Manheim St., who has been critically ill the past four weeks, suffering with pneu monia, is slowly improving. Mr. William Walters, on David St. became suddenly ill on Saturday while razing the building he recently purchased on David Street. Basket Cut His Head Joseph Schroll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schroll, on Mount Joy St., suffered a severe cut on his head received when a basket, about 80 pounds fell on his head, while in the employ of the Asbesto Company at Manheim. 13 Were Arrested Thirteen hotel and cafe owners in the city and county were arrested for failure to register ‘the name of their business with the Secretary of the State and the County Prothono- tary. Eleven paid fines and costs while two gave bail for hearings Qe Attended Convention Mrs. Oliver Longenecker, Mrs. C. Eshleman and Mrs. Clarence Schock attended “a convention of the Needle Guild on Thursday in the Bellevue Hotel at Philadelphia. — Erne. Strawberry Festival A strawberry festival will be held by the American Legion Auxiliary a’ the American Legion Home, on Sat- urday, June 8th, ——D Qe. A New Banker Lester Hostetter, a member of the 1935 graduating class of Mount Joy High School, has accepted a posi- tion at Union National Bank here. RE a Fractured Arm Cranking Motor The soft of Mr. Joseph Baltozer, at Florin, fractured his right arm while cranking his Ford last week. Firemen Will Be First To Use Our New Boro Park Y The Mount Jo v Bulletin MOUNT JOY, PENNA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 8th, 1935 $2,000 Is Set Aside In Park Fund For Immediate Contemplated Improvements Mount Joy Boro Council met ir regular monthly session on Monday evening with all the members and Burgess present. The minutes of the previous regular and special meetings were read and approved. Tax Collector James Metzler re- ported outstanding taxes as follows: 1934, $1,011.84; 1933, $1,039.91; 1932, $751.05. In a communication H, J. Stam- baugh, on Donegal Springs road, re- ported the alley between his property and that owned by Mrs. Fanny Eng- le in bad shape. paired by the Street committee. At its regular May meeting the Friendship Fire Company extended vote of thanks to Council for contri- butions and the new social quarters. At the same time the Company asked for an appropriation of $300 and the same was granted. Henry C. Becker, who resides in the former Jos. Breneman property near the residence of C. S. Frank asked permission to connect with the boro’s water main. The Florin Water Co. okeyed the application and Beck It was ordered re- | High Spots of Boro Council Standpipe needs painting. $2,000 set aside to start Park improvements. Officer Zerphy’s new dog ordin- ance unfavorable. Council accepted John Greiner's plans of Boro Park. Shatz pumped 5,600,000 gallons of water last month. Board of Health five cases during April Tax Collector reports only $2,- 800 outstanding for 1932, 1933 and 1934. Fire Company granted $300 ap- quarantined propriation and use of the new park for carnival June 1. er’s request to the boro was com- plied with. The report of the recent boiler in- spection was read. The boiler will carry 140 lbs. of pressure with safe- ty. Burgess Keener reported the coll- ection of $5.25 during April. Mr. Miller, of the Street commit- tee, reported bad weather preventing street repairs and recommended the purchase of a small carload of road oil. The Clerk was instructed to procure bids for same. Mr. Krall, of the Water committee reported subside cleaned. Mr. Gilbert, of the Finance com- mittee, reported all bills approved He collected $8.00 rent and upon motion the rent for each side of thd double house in the boro’s park was fixed at $8 per month. Mr. Gilbert also reported the expiration of a cer~ tificate of deposit to the amount of $10,000 May 16. Upon motion a cer- tificate for $8,000 will be renewed and the balance will be kept for im- mediate use in improving the park. Mr. Hostetter, of the Property committee, reported minor matters and he was instructed ¢o repair same Supervisor Smeltzer reported sev- eral rivet leaks near the top of the (Turn to page four) Attended The Fiftieth Anniversary LOCAL LADIES ACTIVE IN OUR NEEDLE GUILD, PRESENT AT A THREE DAY MEETING AT PHIL- ADELPHIA Mrs. Olive G. Longenecker, Mrs. Clyde Eshleman and Mrs. Clarence Schock attended the Needlework Guild of America held at the Belle- vue-Stratford, Philadelphia, on Thurs day, Friday and Saturday. It might be interesting to our lo- cal folks to know that this Guild was organized 50 years ago in Philadel- phia by seven young girls and now has a membership close to a million. The membership requirement is a contribution of one or more new ar- ticles a year or a donation of a sum of money. From the time of its in- ception, a spirit of helpfulness has (Turn to page 4) BAINBRIDGE PUPILS TAKE HIGH SCHOOL EXAMS The following pupils of the 8th grade of Bainbridge school taught by Mr. Norman Deihl and the 8th grade of the Wickersham school taught by Mrs. David Libhart, Saturday took the examination to enter Conoy Twp. High School: Harry Hall, Jeanne Hall, Marian Beckley, Ethelda Bowley, Lottie Bain Miriam Heisey, Earl Lipling, Harold Kech, Martha Coble, Edna Ebersole, Jane Feeser, Helen Fink, Jane Kell, Clara Schrum, Richard Huggins, Ar- thur Lighty, Hazel Ebersole, Leon Hill, Anna Mae Gerber, Anna Mary Frank, Richard Kaylor, Jay Swope, Miriam Hipple and Alma Swope RE EE Mothers’ Day Dance Jake Olweiler and his orchestra of ten men will furnish the music for the Mothers’ Day Dance to be held at the Moose Ball Room, Elizabeth- town, on Thursday evening, May 9th. A carnation will be given with each admission. Annual Track Meet The annual track meet of our local schools which was to have been held on Friday afternoon was postponed due to the inclement weather and will be staged the first nice day available. | The 48th annual reunion of INTENSE INTEREST IN LOCAL MARBLE TOURNAMENT Have you ever been interested in the activities of the younger genera= tions? Yes or no, it would do you a world of good, and you may even be profited by a detour to the grade school and watch the enthusiasm put into this marble tournament by both boys and girls. It will soon be de- cided who will be our local champ- ion to make the yearly trip to Lan- caster. ——————————— SIXTEENERS WILL HOLD 48TH REUNION HERE IN JUNE the Mount Joy Sixteeners Association will be held at Mount Joy on Satur- day, June 15th, in the American Le- gion Home. A business and social routine will be followed by a chicken and waffle dinner to be served by the ladies of the U. B. Church. Program details will be announced later. Flittings | Mr. George Shatto is moving into the Annie Nauman property on West Donegal Street. Mr. Christ Aston moved from West Donegal St. to Elizabethtown. Mr. and Mrs. James Neal have moved from their home on New St. to the Hershey Farms at Hershey. Mr. Arthur Myers moved from the Frank Germer property on Mt. Joy St. to the Eckert property on Lum- | ber Street. Miss Elsie Hoffer has moved from the Martin Strickler property to the Norman Sprecher property on Delta Street. Mrs. Tobias and mother will move into the Strickler property on West Donegal Street. .Mr. and Mrs. Fogie are moving in- to the Eberle property on East Main | Street. Mr. Waltz and family will move on the corner of Lumber and W. Done- gal Streets. Simon P. Nissly, local funeral di~ rector, has moved into his recently purchased home on East Main Street, the former Engle property. Emm ed God’s Helpers’ Meeting The God’s Helpers class of the U. B. Sunday School will meet Thurs- | day evening at the home of Miss Al- | imeda Stauffer, at Stauffertown. The West Hempfield Teachers AT ITS MEETING AT SALUNGA ON SATURDAY THE DIRECTORS ELECTED FOLLOWING TEACH- ING CORPS The school board of W. Hempfield township met on Saturday afternoon in the Salunga school house with the president, John A. Fox in charge, The bgard made plans to au- dit the books, Wednesday, May 29, in the Ironville school house. The board also elected Miss Ada Lehman, of Lancaster, as teacher of the Maple Grove school replacing Miss Lydia E. Jungfer, of Columbia. The other teachers all were re-elected as fol- lows: Miss Fannie Kbneisley, Ironville Secondary School; Miss Melba Wier- man, Ironville Primary school; Lester (Turn to page five) BR rai. a. wg’ Silver Spring School Closes The Silver Spring Primary School West Hempfield Township taught by, Mrs. Edna Forrey closed its term on Friday. The number of pupils enroll- ed were 15 boys and 17 girls. The percentage of attendance were: boys 96; girls 94. The following pupils received certificates for perfect at- tendance: Ernest Ebersole, Thelma Brownsberger, Melvin Butzer Gladys Mort and Margaret Finkbiner. tl A Ieee. Sent to Glen Mills Ira Pfautz and Richard Nissley, two Mastersonville lads, who came to town and “got in dutch,” as was an- nounced in last week’s Bulletin were sentenced to Glen Mills by Judge At lee in juvenile court last Thursday. rrr A An M. and D. Meeting A Mothers and Daughters meeting will be held next Tuesday evening May 14th in the basement of the TU. B. church, A splendid program has been arranged. BES Se. Meet With Mrs. Spangler The Society of Farm Women No. 2 will meet at the home of Mrs. Harvey Spangler, near the Back Run on Saturday, May 11. New Post Office Hours Following are the local post office hours effective May 1, 1935. Open 6:30 A. M. Close 7:00 P. M. S. T. Parade To Be a Feature of Firemen’s Convention Here $700 In Prizes to Be Awarded Here In June Firemen’s Carnival May 30, 31, June 1 $700 IN PRIZES TO BE AWARDED AT MOUNT JOY ON JUNE 1; CRACK ENOLA DELEGATION TO BE GUESTS The general committee for the 15th annual convention of the Lancaster County Firemen’s association to be held here June 1, held a meeting and reported that many acceptances have been received for the parade. A feature will be a delegation from Enola with their Crack Junior Drum corp of 100 . members, units of 40 firemen, 40 ladies auxiliary, and 30 Mothers’ club members who will drill after the parade in the square on Main street. In addition to Enola, guest com- panies will include the McKinley Fire company and band of Montgom ery county, the Hershey Fire com- pany, the Liberty Fire company of Lebanon, companies from Middle- town, Steelton, York, and Lebanon counties. Those from Lancaster county who have signed up for the parade to date are: Elizabethtown and band; Pioneer of Marietta and a band; Rheems company, band and Ladies auxiliary; Hope Hose and Engine Co. and band, Manheim; Lampeter Fire company, band and ladies auxiliary; Pioneer company of Ephrata, with drum corps and ladies’ auxiliary; New Holland Fire company and La- dies unit; and the Union Fire com- pany of Lancaster, the oldest existing fire company in America. Mount Joy will feature a Future Firemen's unit (Turn te page five) % WE DO OUR PART $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE SISTERHOOD: BIBLE CLASS MET THURSDAY EVENING The Sisterhood Bible class met on Thursday evening in the basement of the United Brethren Church. The president, Mrs. Walter Greiner, had charge of the meeting, including a short business session and a program including: Scripture, Mrs. Earl Myers. Prayer, Mrs. H. N. Nissly. Reading, Mrs. Eli Ebersole, Reading, Mrs. B. F. Greenawalt. A bird game was enjoyed and a prize awarded to Mrs. Earl Myers. Those present were: Mrs. Eli Eb- ersole, Mrs. Darvin Pennell, Mrs. H. N. Nissly Mrs. B. F. Greenawalt, Mrs. Walter Greiner, Mrs. Earl My- ers, Mrs. Roy Zink, Mrs. Aaron Mus- ser, Mrs. Frank Musser, Misses Maggie Haines and Virginia Greena- walt. 666 Pupils Enrolled SCHOOL BOARD MET MONDAY EVENING AND TRANSACTED ROUTINE AFFAIRS — SCHOOLS HERE CLOSE MAY 29 Mount Joy Boro School Board met in regular monthly session Monday evening with all members present. The Supply committee reported the purchase of minor supplies including diplomas. The Repair committee reported having replaced the drinking foun- tain tops with new and more sanitary ones. The treasurer reported a balance of $3,234.93. Supervising principal Wm. Nit- rauer’s report was accepted and or- dered filed. There are 666 pupils en- rolled. There was some discussion relative to the printing of the programs for the various events at the close of the school year. The principal was in- structed to get prices on same. The First National Bank and Trust Company was named depository for the school funds for coming school year beginning July 1. R. Fellen- baum was elected treasurer for one year, Tax Collector James Metzler re- ported the collection of $273.00 dur- ing April. The boro schools will close nesday, May 29. Bills to the amount of $370.58 were paid and the Board adjourned. JE A Wed- DISPOSITION MADE OF TWO LOCAL ESTATES The entire estate of Marris L. Jasch- ik, late of Florin, goes to his wife, Mrs. Lena Jaschik, under the terms of the will of the deceased, who died March 14. The wife was also named execu- trix and was granted letters March 22. Mrs. Annie Bender, of this boro, will receive the entire estate of her hus- band, Amos B. Bender, late of Mount Joy, who died recently. The will is now on record at the Court House. Mrs. Bender was named executrix and was granted letters March 22. net CR A Month In the Bastile James Ryan, 35, who was beggin on New Haven and West Donega’ Streets Thursday, got bad and was pinched. He asked for something to eat and when given a nice sandwich by Mrs. Brandt, on Donegal St, Ry- an deliberately threw it into her face. He was arrested for vagrancy by Officer Zerphey, heard before Justice H. O. O'Neill, and sentenced to the County jail for thirty days. mene ee Kiddies Were Entertained Mrs. Warren Bates, on David entertained a number of tots at St., her home on Thursday afternoon in the honor of the fifth birthday of her brother, Leroy Miller. Refreshments were served and two birthday cakes were features. eet ee —— New Registrar One of the results of the new ad- ministration in Pennsylvania is Mrs. Frank Tyndall as new vital registrar succeeding Mr. M. M. Leib, the latter still serving as secretary of the board of health, as that office is not a state appointment. A CI Property Sold On Saturday » one and one-half story frame dwelling house near Sport- ing Hill was sold at public sale for the estate of the late Benjamin H. White, for $400. The purchaser was Abram E. Keener, of Rapho Township. A Ce BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Stark of Sporting Hill, announce the birth of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Geesey, of Florin, announce the birth of a son on Monday, at 6:15 P. M. corel A Lost Their Licenses The State Highway Department re- voked these drivers’ licenses last week: Paul Abel, Colombia and John Orendorf, Sr., Falmouth. Flower Club Will Meet The 4-H Flower Club at Donegal Springs will meet on Thursday eve- ning, Moy 16th at the Donegal Cluh house. Passed to The Great Beyond MANY OF OUR BEST KNOWN PEOPLE HAVE PASSED TO THAT GREAT BEYOND WITHIN THE PAST WEEK Mrs, Julia Katharine Kell died at Columbia Friday. ing enry J. Meisenbach, 45, fo of Columbia, died at Portland, ey Isaac Amees, 71, retired riverman of Columbia, died at Roebling, N. J. Amos McClure Shank Amos McClure Shank, seventy, well- known farmer and cattle dealer of Ro- wenna, died suddenly at his home at 9:45 p. m. Sunday. Death was caused by a heart attack, according to Walter “ryberger, deputy coroner of Marietta. He is survived by his wife, Alice Shank, the following children: Mary Elizabeth and David E., at home; Tohn Robert, Lancaster and Mrs. Mar- tha Busk, Oakland, Cal., and five grand- children. The funeral was held from the home this afternoon with interment in the East Donegal cemetery. Miss Mazie R. Sumpman Miss Mazie R. Sumpman, twenty- two, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sumpman, Mt. Joy R D 2, near Riss- er's Mill, died in the Lancaster Gen- eral Hospital at 3:15 P., M. Tuesday of septicema. Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters, Mary and Vivian, both at home, and her maternal esrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Reigle, Newtown. (Turn to page 8) Hiestand Property Sold Last Friday evening Mrs. Benj. E. Hiestand offered her West Main St property at public sale at the Bulle- tin office. It was withdrawn at $2,- 600.00. C. S, Frank was the auction- eer. Later that same evening it was cold at private sale to Grover Win~- ters, on New Haven street for $3000. It will be occupied by Mr. Winters son-in-law. rr A A AR Joins Gilliland Staff Dr. B. Scott Fritz of Strasburg has resigned his position with the State Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Industry, to accept a po- sition with the Gilliland Laboratories at Marietta. He will assume his new duties June 1. ———————— Falmouth Man Freed Charges of assault and battery sgainst Paul Brinser, Falmouth were withdrawn by Jay Seldomridge, Eliz- abethtown, and the costs were paid before Justice of the Peace Grimm of Elizabethtown Thursday. rn i A MI Local Doings At Florin NEWS OF GENERAL INTEREST AS IT OCCURRED IN THAT BUSY VILLAGE WEST OF Mr. and Mrs. Merle Geesey announce he birth of a son. The Ladies’ Aid Society met last evening at the home of Mrs. Joseph Heisey. Love Feast is being conducted at the Florin Brethren Church today and to- morrow. Mr. Joseph Baltozer received a frac- ture of the arm while cranking his au- to last week. A meeting of the missionary Society of the Florin U. B. Church will be held at the home of Mrs. Amelia Stoll on Friday evening. The next Democratic card Party will be held in the Florin Hall on Friday wwening, May 24th. Reserve the date (Turn to page eight) ta B. & L. RECEIPTS WERE $1,595.31 FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL The regular monthly meeting of the Mount Joy Building and Loan Associa=- tion was held last Wednesday evening with these directors present: Messrs. R. Grant Gerberich, Henry G. Carpenter, Christ Walters, Jac. N. Hershey, Henry Eby, J. Willis Freed nd Jno. E. Schroll. Secretary E. M. Bomberger reported the receipts for the month of April were $1,595.31. Several applications for loans were made and were granted. The Association solicits mortgages on local real estate and will be pleased to consider applications at this time. mse CI ener Given Thirty Days James Dempsey, aged about 40, (no kin of former world’s heavy weight champion however) became a nuisance in the East end of town one day last week. He was arrested for vagrancy by Officer Zerphey, taken before Justice O'Neill and committed to the County jail for thirty days. meee Grrr \ Injured by a Fall A day, thter of Tom Barton fell in the assembly room at the Florin Foundry last week while delivering milk. She suffered a deep cut in the right arm and was attended by Dr. PD. C. Stoner.
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