ent 2 is ing ind sly the Badly Injured At Lancaster Monroe Frank, aged 73, formerly of this boro, but who resides at 305 N. Queen St. Lancaster, was seriously injured there Thursday. Frank sells pretzels for a liveli- hood and while on the street ac- cidentally ran against a moving automobile. He was removed to St. Joseph's Hospital where he is suffering from a fracture of the skull a broken right leg and lacerations of the scalp. Frank is very well known here having been a resident of this boro for many years. He resided on West Main street and for a long time had charge of the plant of the Donegal Gas Company. BE COME AGAIN, DOC Dr. H. G. Smoker, owner and proprietor of ther Five Points Phar- macy, Columbia, was calling on friends and acquaintances here Friday. Thirty-five years ago he conducted the present Dr. E. W. Garber pharmacy here. His friends are always glad to see him. 10th Annual Roundup Of 4-H Corn Club MAYTOWN AND MASTERSON- VILLE CLUBS WON PRIZES AT LANCASTER SAT.—MANY EX- HIBITS GO TO FARM SHOW AT HARRISBURG A large amount of the corn ex- hitited at the tenth annual roundup of the 4-H. Corn Club at Lancaster Saturday will be exhibi- ted at the State Farm Show at Harrisburg next week. This year’s club, the largest to date, consisted of 36 girls and 125 boys. Local winners in the corn and potato judging contest were Alvin Strickler, Mount Joy Route 1 who was fourth; Robert Singer, Man- heim Route who was seventh and Max Ricedorf, Elizabethtown Route 1 who was tenth, Nine clubs were entered among them being Mastersonville with 22 members and Maytown with 18. The winners in these two clubs were: Maytown 4-H Corn Club: 1. Al- vin Strickler, Mount Joy, R. D. 1; 2, Richard Zook, Mount Joy, R. D. 1; 3, John Hauenstein, Elizabeth- town R. D. 1; William K. Risser, Bairfbridge R. D. 1; 5 Warren Aungst, Elizabethtown R. D, 1, and 6. Robert Sload, Mount Joy R. D. 1. Mastersonville Corn Club: 1. Roy S. Shelly, Manheim, R. D. 3; 2. Marlin Shelly, Manheim R. D. 3; R. Ralph Snyder, Manheim, R. D. 2; 4. Silas Long, Manheim; 5. Howard Kopp, Manheim, R. D. 3; 6. C. Marlin Risser, Manheim R. D. 3; and 7. John V. Risser, Man- heim R. D. 3. ———-- Eee ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT Mrs. Rhoda Stehman, of Florin announced the engagement of her daughter Flizabeth H. Stehman to Winfield S. Randler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Randler also of Florin. There has been no date set for the wedding, Affairs At Florin For The Week Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Forney who have been on the sick list are improving. The Missionary Society will meet at tre home of Mrs. Clarence Niss- ley on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. S. Phillips and three sons of Dalmatia spent Sat- urday with the Vogle family. Mrs. C. A. Melhorn is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Luke Keefer, at Millsrsburg. Harry Herr, Stella Wachstetter and Anna Wachstetter attended the concert at Maple Grove on Sun- day. Mr. Wm. Lawton Jr. and Miss Jean Raub were Saturday even- ing guests of Mr. asd Mrs. Lloyd Vogle. The new orgenization of county principals will ineet in the Wash- ington schecol on Thursday, Feb- ruary 3rd. Mr. and Mrs. G. Walters enter- tained Miss Sue Brandt and Mrs. Former Resident MOST VOL. XXXVII NO. 33 P.R.R. Wreck At Florin On Saturday Nite STREET LIGHTS THERE CUT OFF WHEN BOX CAR FELLS POLE—FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS INJURED Residents of Florin were without street lights for several hours and some damage to the Pennsylvania Railroad’s new electrification lines resulted when three freight cars were derailed at the Florin cross- ing late Saturday afternoon. Railroad officials said Sunday the damaged electrical lines have been repaired and there will be no de- lay in the scheduled start of el- ectric trains on the main line next Saturday. One of the steel poles supporting the power lines was knocked down. Railroad officials said an east- bound train of 125 cars was pass- ing over the crossing when the (Turn to page 4) —————- er MR. AND MRS. PAUL FRANK WEDDED ELEVEN YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Paul Frank cele- brated their eleventh wedding an- niversar on Sunday, when they entertained a number of guests to a turkey dinner, including: Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Frank of Mt. Joy; Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Frank and son, John, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Frank and daughter Florence, Mrs. Ethel Kiker, Miss Evelyn Kiker, Reta O’ Hara, Arthur O'Hara, Mr. and Mrs. A. Frank Jr, and Frank Byrne, all of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cooper, of Sal- unga; Riley Hershey and John Masterson. The Early History Of Our Borough MENT TO JULY 4, 1876, WRIT- TEN BY DR. SHELLER AND PUBLISHED IN THE MT JOY STAR 62 YEARS AGO. Our townsman Albert “Pood” Hershey presented the editor with a copy of the Mount Joy Star of July 6, 1876, printed nearly sixty-two years ago. L. M. Gallagher was editor and publisher. The paper is a 7-column four page paper and is a historic edition. On the first page is a good picture of the Mount Joy Soldiers’ Orphan school, Prof. Jesse Kennedy, princi- pal and proprietor. It also contains an excellent 3- column picture of Cedar Hill Sem- inary, D. Denlinger, principal. The paper carries a ten column (Turn to page 4) —- Er MILLARD HOFFMAN HEADS THE RHEEMS FIRE COMPANY The following officers were elected of the Rheems fire company Mcnday evening, with Millard Hoffman, being elected president. Other officers elected were: Vice president, Paul Espenshade; secre- tary, Harvey ! Hoffman; assistant, Fmmert Heisey: treasurer, D. Victor Shank; trustees, John Wagner and E. L. Floyd; chaplain, R. S. Mason; delegate to county convention, Mar- tin Heisey and E. L. Floyd; chief, Martin Heisey, assistant, Harry Floyd; chief driver, Paul Espen- shade, and chairman of entertain- ment committee, E. L. Floyd. Mill SUNDAYED AT GRETNA A gay party of local young folks spent Sunday at Mount Gretna roller skating. The party included: Christine Smith, Mary Louise Smith, Mable Sprout, Ida Sprout, Harvey Gar- man, Leroy Heisey, Earl Brubaker, Robert Flowers, Bill Hawthorne, Clyde Sumpman, Jay Meckley, Betty Greenawalt and Russell Sumpman. A PINCHOT A CANDIDATE Ex-Governor Gifford Pinchot, 72, has announced he will be a candidate for Governor, seeking (Turn to page 6) FROM ITS EARLIEST SETTLE- | UP—TO—~THE—-MINUTE The Mount J Oy Bulletin MOUNT JOY, PA., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12th, 1938 Annual Meeting Of Mt. Joy Hall Asso’n Considering Converting Auditorium And Lodge Rooms Into Apartments B. & L. RECEIPTS WERE $2,132.72 DURING DECEMBER The regular January meeting of the Mount Joy Building and Loan Association was held in the dir- ectors room of the First National Bank & Trust Company last Wed- nesday evening. These directors were present: Messrs. R. Fellenbaum, Henry G. Carpenter, Christ Walters, Dr. E. W. Newcomer, J. Willis Freed, E. M. Bomberger and John E. Schroll The secretary and treasurer made their usual reports. The receipts during December were $2,132.72. Several new applications for first mortgage loans were considered. Several bills were ordered paid. News of The Day From The Dailies BUSY FOLKS CAN KEEP POST- ED BY GLANCING AT THIS COLUMN OF CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS A Lancaster man received a counterfeit half dollar. Records for entries at our State Farm Show have already been broken. The pay of 3,705 school teachers in Philadelphia was reduced $410,879 on Jan. 1, John Merlin Brown, aged 3, of Berlin, Md.,, smokes a corn-cob pipe regularly. David S. Witmer, Hallam squire, was jailed 11 months for accept- ing bribe money. Associate Justice George Suther- land of the Supreme court sent his resignation to the president effec- tive Jan. 18. Fire badly damaged the Harford House hotel at Havre de Grace Sunday, John Schmoll, 61, a piano tuner. was suffocated. The state approved a $35,000 bond issue tq be used for the er- ection of an addition to the high school at New Holland. Joe Buzzard, 77, so well known to police in this county, was ar- rested and sent to jail at Wilming- ton. He stole a suit case contain- ing new shoes but all for the left foot. This Section's Numerous Weddings POPULAR AND WELL KNOWN FOLKS ARE JOINED IN THE HOLY BONDS OF WEDLOCK “FOR BETTER OR WORSE” FELLENBAUM—GOOD Miss Evelyn Fellenbaum, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fellen- baum, of Manheim, R. D. 1, and Daniel K. Good, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel H. Good, of East Peters- burg, were married on Saturday morning, January 1, at the home of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Bishop Henry Lutz, of near town. FELLENBAUM—GOOD Miss Evelyn Fellenbaum, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fellen- baum, of Manheim R. D. 1, and Dan- (Turn to page 6) WE The annual meeting of the dir- ectors of the Mount Joy Hall As- sociation was held in the large lodge room of the Hall building last Wednesday evening with these directors present: Messrs. J. Harry Miller, Martin A. Metzler, Ed. M. Barto, «has. D. Carson, William Ellis, R. Fellenbaum, and John E. Schroll. The auditors presented their an- nual report which was read and accepted. The matter of compensation in- surance was discussed and renewed, Upon motion a dividend of $50 was ordered paid to each of the four owning organizations. The Officers These officers were then nomina- ted and elected: President—J. Harry Miller. Vice President—B., W. Brown. Secretary-Mgr.—M. A. Metzler. EKL Y | Auditors—John E. Schroll, Wm. E. Hendrix and Charles D. Car- son. Inasmuch as the receipts from the auditorium and lodge rooms was so very low. The Association discussed the advisability of con- verting the second and third floors into apartments. With this in view chairman Mil- ler appointed a committee to con- sult a contractor and ascertain, as near as possible, the approximate cost of the change. The committee named .sas John E. Schroll, C. D. Carson and R. Fellenbaum. A special meeting will be called to hear and act upon their report soon as they have the desired information. Upon motion it was decided to hold the annual turkey banquet as heretofore. The secretary was instructed to arrange for same. Lancaster Co. Principals Form a Society The elementary school principals of the county formed an organiza- tion last Thursday evening by el- ecting Benjamin R. Funk, of Mari- etta, principal of the Washington school, at Florin, as president. The purpose of the organization is to promote interest in elemen- tary schools, and to offer an op- portunity for the principals to get together to discuss their programs. Dr. Arthur P. Mylin, superin- tendent of county schools, addres- sed the group on educational work in the elementary schools. He extended his encouragement and approval to the’ new organization. The next meeting will be held in the Washington building at Florin on February 3. Miss Alva G. Bender, of May- town; Mervin W. Brandt, of this place and Ethel R. Steinkomph are on the program committee. A Ry Or it 5 LOCAL LADIES MOTORED TO NEW YORK CITY SUNDAY Several local ladies motored to New York City on Sunday where, after visiting places of interest in the city, they attended a tea at the Hotel Biltmore. The ladies were Miss Ethel Moore, Mrs. Ralph Eshleman, Miss Mary Strickler, Miss Doris Gorr- echt and Mrs. Jay Eicherly. ——e———— WEDDED 27 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Don W. Gorrecht, who have conducted a gift shop and jewelry store on West Main Street, for many years, will celebrate their twenty-seventh wedding anniversary on Friday, January 14th. Farm Women Society 6 Met Near Florin Twenty-three members of the Farm Women Society No. 6, met at the home of Mrs. E. Z. McClel- lan, near Florin, Saturday. The following officers were in- stalled: President, Mrs. Milton Eb- erly; vice-president, Mrs. Paul Keifer; secretary, Mrs. Samuel Heisey; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Clarence Greiner; and treas- urer, Mrs, Harrison Keller. The program included: Piano duet, Marie and Dorothy Ober- holtzer; vocal solo, Miss Joan Mec- Clellan; vocal duet, Jacob and Joan McClellan; “Christian Service,” Mrs. 1. T. Maderia; contest, Laura Snyder; devotions, Mrs. I. E. Shoop. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. R. Miller, Manheim road, February 5. —_—— a LOCAL TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS DURING THE PAST WEEK Traffic violators for the past week as reported by Chief Officer Elmer Zerphey were: Improper passing, Frank Pagano, Philadelphia; C. Eugene Schaup, Harrisburg; both prosecuted before Burgess John Keener. Elwood Mar- tin, town, prosecuted before Justice Hendrix. Reckless driving, Samuel Harris, Philadelphia, prosecuted before Jus- tice Hendrix. I RE, LETTERS GRANTED Jno. M. Booth was appointed ex- ecutor of Edwin S. Booth, late of Florin, Mount Joy township. The legal notice appears elsewhere in the Bulletin. A A Ass C. EMERSON ROHRER IS NAMED RAPHO ASSESSOR Mr. C. Emerson Rohrer received word from Court House last Thurs- day that he was appointed Town- ship Assessor after the long wait since July. Mr. Rohrer started on his duties immediately so as to cover the Township before Jan. 19, the announced appeal day for Rapho. A lO TOBACCO BUYERS ARE INSPECTING AT ERISMAN'S Bayuk Tobacco Co. and P. Lol- liard Tobacco Co. representatives are visiting growers around Eris- mas Church, scoring and checking the leaf. The crop this yeaar isnot called “pretty” but a good burn. A number of growers can report his third term. one pound to the lath. Local School Board Holds Jan. Meeting Patrols Will Be Provided For Pupils Dismissed At 11 A. M. And 3 P. M. The regular January meeting of the School Board which was post- poned from Jan. 3 to 10, was held Monday evening with all members except Mr. Gerberich present. In his absence A. D. Seiler presided. The repair committee reported the calking at High school com- pleted. The Supply committee reported the receipt of a carload of coal. The Finance committee reported a balance of $1,512.19 Jan. 1. The Principal's report was read, accepted and ordered filed. The Board decided to install a largen hot water coil in the Grade school furnace. Tax Collector Metzler reported collections to the amount of $512.- 37 for December. The Board decided to make a temporary loan of $4,000 to pay current expenses until the receipt of ‘the State appropriation due Feb. 1. Bills to the amount of $609.12 which included a car of coal, were ordered paid. Secretary Breneman called the Board's attention to the absence of patrol protection for the children who are dismissed from school at 11 a. m. and 3 p. m. Mr. Nitrauer assured the Board that the matter would be corrected. Annual State Farm Show Will Be iid At Harrisbur, LANCASTE MISS MARY DIFFENDERFER ENTERTA’D METHODIST FOLKS Miss Mary Diffenderfer, E. Main street, Tuesday entertained the members of the cast of the play, “The Empty Room,” giving by the young people of the Metho- dist church recently. Prizes were won by Velma Sherk, Jack Ben- nett and Warren Shank. The guests included: Anna Grosh, Velma Sherk, Miriam Ben- nett, Helen McElroy, Helen Burk- ett, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shaeffer, Thomas Martin, Charles Ziegler, Eugene Crider, Jack Bennett, War- ren Shank, Rev. and Mrs. C. Lyle Mrs. William Diffenderfer and Mary Diffenderfer. Fire Co. And Auxiliary In Joint Meeting HELD IN THE HALL THURSDAY NITE—WALTER LORAW SUC- CEEDS BENJ. GROFF AS PRES- IDENT—LESTER MUMMA IS SECRETARY At a joint meeting of the Friend- ship Fire company and the Fire Company auxiliary in Mount Joy hall, Thursday evening, the new officers of the company were in- stalled. Walter Loraw is the new president, succeeding Benjamin F, Groff. Ray Myers continues as chief of the company. Lester Mumma was elected re- cording secretary of the company, filling a vacancy which resulted when Daniel Peifer declined the office. Fire Chief Myers reported five fires during December. The nevq president appointed the following committees: Memorial committee, John Hendrix, chair- man; George Halbleib and Morris Kretzing; finance, Elmer Zerphey, chairman; George Groff and Roy Eshleman; purchasing, Walter Lo- raw, George Halbleib, Ray Myers. Edgar Hagenberger and Darwin Pennell, Announcement was made that a demonstration of a foam generator for the extinguishing of gasoline and oil fires would be made in the borough park. Following the meeting refresh- ments were served to the group at the fire hall. Mary A. Nolt Files Suit For Grove Estate WANTS $12,351.95 FROM THE DE- FUNCT FEOPLES’ BANK AT MAYTOWN, WHICH HAS BEEN HELD BY THE SECRETARY OF BANKING Mary A. Nolt, of East Donegal township, administratrix of the es- tate of Abram Grove, deceased, Thursday instituted an equity action at the Court House against the part- ners of the defunct Peoples’ Bank of Maytown and Irland McK, Beckman, Secretary of Banking of the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania, receiver of the Lancaster Trust company, trustee for the use of Abram Grove, (Turn to page 6) APPOINTED GUARDIAN William J. Hoffman, of East Hempfield, was appointed guardian of Ira B. Sauder in the estate of Eliza Ann Sauder, late of this boro. eer BANQUET FRIDAY NITE The Mount Joy Hall Association will hold its annual banquet at the home of Eli B: Hostetter, on North Barbara street, Friday even- ng. THE COUNTY'S HEALTH County medical inspector Ziemer reports 82 new cases of measles, 17 cases chicken-pox and one of scarlet fever. Three deaths from pneumonia following measles. — Eee SERVICE STARTS JAN. 15 The Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany has announced that it will put the new electric trains thru here into service Jan. 15. R C $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE The Affairs In General Briefly Told INTERESTING HAPPENINGS FROM ALL OVER THE COUN- TRY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE WHO HAVE LITTLE TIME TO READ Manheim is considering opening a farmers market. Ray Arnot, Columbia R. 2, was arrested for speeding. A horse perished in a barn fire at Lancaster Sunday. . Richard Nye, Christiana, cut off the tip of his finger with an axe. Chester Fuhrman. at Columbia, erected a small cabin with empty oil cans. The receipts at the York fair last fall were $131,590, leaving a profit of $12,572. East Petersburg has an epidemic of measles, 40 cases being reported yesterday. St. John’s P. E. church at Lan- caster had a $75,000 fire last Thursday. Harry B. Ressler, of Neffsville, was arrested for giving a fraudu- lent check. The Penna. R. R. will restore its train service between Columbia and York. Seventy cans totaling 7,000 bait (Turn to page 6) Local Banks Elected Their Directors NO CHANGES IN THE PERSON- NEL OF THOSE WHO WILL DI- RECT AFFAIRS IN COMMUN- ITY BANKING INSTITUTIONS The annual election of directors of banks throughout this locality re- sulted as follows: Union National Election of directors: O. G. Long- enecker, I. D. Stehman, Eli F. Grosh, W. A. Coventry, Phares R. Nissley, Rohrer Stoner, Henry H. Koser, Clarence Schock, Jno. R. Nissley, Harvey Rettew, Martin S. Musser and Raymond H. Keller. Reorganization Thursday. First National Bank and Trust Co., Mt. Joy Election of directors: Amos N. Musser, Benj. S. Stauffer, Henry H. Eby, Enos S. Gerberich, Jos. B. Hostetter, Benj. W. Brown, Clyde Gerberich, Elmer E. Brown, Elwin (turn to page 6) ———— eee ONE-DAY INTRODUCTORY SALE OF CHIX GREASLESS CHIPS On another page of this issue look for an ad announcing a spec- ial on something new. A Brand new Potatq chip made by Maderia & Sons of Elizabethtown. The one-day introductory sale, on Saturday, January 15th, will be held at the numerous stores in this section, mentioned in the ad. Read the ad. rrr A A emer RED ROSE CLUB ELECTS Ruth Sipling was elected president of the Red Rose club of the Rheems school at the monthly meeting. Other officers named are Kathryn Murphy, vice president; Kathryn Stephens, secretary, and Frank Groff, treasurer. HOSPITAL PATIENT Mrs. D. B. Brubaker was removed to the St. Joseph Hospital, at Lan- caster, on Monday, for treatment and observation. She is improved at this writing and will return to her home in a few days. ——- WEEK-END ARRESTS J. D. Gochenaur, East Peters- burg, was prosecuted for riding a motorycycle 65 miles per hour. I. W. Funk, Florin, was prosecu- ted for making an improper pass. a fa ALMOST A RECORD The Lancaster General Hospital averaged 192 patients a day during 1937 and made 768 stork visits. December was the busiest month. rg Next Week O'UNTY Rapho School Board Has a $9,200 Balance The Rapho Township School Board held its regular monthly meeting at Sporting Hill Friday evening. Treasurer reported receiving $700 tax of 1937. Teacher’s salaries totalling $2,082, Current bills including light, trans- portation and repairs totalling $1,- 418.00 were paid. Balance in treasury for next meet- ing $9,200. The directors will attend the County School Directors’ Convention to be held at Millersville Chapel on Thursday, Jan. 20th. BR MOUNT JOY TOWNSHIP MUTUAL ELECTS OFFICERS Officers and directors of the Mt. Joy Township Mutual Fire Insur- ance company were elected Mon- day, as follows: President, I. E. Coble, Middletown; vice president, “imon K. Behm, Annville; secre- avy, D. L. Landis, Elizabethtown; treasurer, Amos Musser. Salunga; and directors, H. W, Hess, Master=- sonville; Joseph M. Brandt, Bache mansville and J. M. Bomberger, Elm and B. Frank Kready, Lan- caster, solicitor. Mortuary Record For Past Week MANY OF OUR BEST KNOWN PEOPLE HAVE PASSED TO THAT GREAT BEYOND WITH- IN THE PAST WEEK Samuel D. Eberly, 82, died at Manheim. Bertie May Woodward, 11, died at Marietta. Harry J. Drumm, 57, Lancaster, hanged himself in the cellar at his home. Henry E. Stehman, 87, formerly of Manheim, died at the Brethren Home, Neffsville. Warren Sylvester Forewood, aged 5, died at Newville. Funeral was held at Good’s church Thursday. MELVIN B. PEFFER Melvin B. Peffer, of Mechanics- burg, formerly of this boro, died Wednesday morning at his home after a long illness. He had been employed by the H. Belfield com= pany of Philadelphia. He was a (Turn to page 5) ———— Qe AN UNUSUAL CASE Miss Annie Nissley, 76, of Florin, was quarantined for measles last Wednesday. Dr. H C. Kendig, of this place, is the attending physi- cian. Our Card Basket For Past Week Mrs. E. of Lancaster, was in town on Monday. Mrs. Clinton Campbell, of Wayne, Schrader, spent several days here as the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Shoop. Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Smith visi ted Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heinzleman and Mr. and Mrs. Gebhart, of Ep- hrata, on Sunday. Miss Barbara Ann Walters, of Harrisburg, spent Monday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wal- ters, on Marietta Street. Mr. and Mrs. D. HA Derr and family of town, spent the week- end in Philadelphia as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Neff. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Smith and children, } Caroline Ethel, Carol Ann, and Nancy Jane, visited friends in Steelton on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius G. Mus- ser, of Mt. Joy, explored the fa- mous Endless Caverns, at New Market, Virginia, while on a motor trip through the Shenandoah Val- ley. Marion ———- Ee PUBLIC CARD PARTY The Ladies Guild of St. Lukes Episcopal Church will hold a card party in the Rectory, 211 South Market St, Tuesday, January 18. Bridge, Pinochle, Five Hundred. A Dr. Herbert H. Beck was re- elected president of the Lancaster Co. Historical Society for the fif- teenth consecutive term.