a SR in AA («<The Bulletin, Mount Jay, Pa,, Thursday, August 2, 1951 OWL L LAFFS Weekly Letter BY A WISE OWL convinced, after humidity, that a ther- I'm thoroughly all this heat what this country mometer that can be set to read as hot and needs is as it feels! Phew-w-w! The midst was distressed by the fact that a certain minister in our group of women insisted on gossip- ing during part of the service. He knew that while the choir was singing the women would have to talk loud to hear another, he made arrangements with the choir leader to try and teach them a lesson. The following Sunday the choir stopped abruptly. In the dead silence that followed a woman's voice came out firm and clear. “You won't catch me walking down the street in my underwear.” - = =That should cure them. one Kersey Frank was outing at Kaylor’s Cottage. His host offered him a drink and Kersey ac- cepted hoisting the bottle in antici= pation of a cooling gulp. But he met with disappointment, for not a drop He handed it back to his telling him not to treat with an empty bottle. Les looked at it, handed it back to Kersey and sug- gested: “Try taking the top off.” host, the dry said a Folks are kicking about weather here in some parts, Kansan the other day while visiting here in fhe East. “Why, it aint a patchin’ to what we used to have in {ansas. There have been times dry in the western part of the state that you would have to soak a hog over night before he could hold swill. “There are places there where the water is wet only on one 1 know owner of a ferry-boat hauls out one place where the water most of the time to keep his boat | running. “Water is so scarce in some men won't drirk it. Why, well parts they used through a to to have to run a wringer to get enough make coffee!” - - - He water wins. You auto drivers, please bear one thing in m‘nd—a tree never hit an automobile except in self-defense. I don't know where we got this— Women's slacks are always a sight Either two sizes too big or three sizes too tight was discussing left. Krowd more The Coke w much Then one popped up and expressed his like of autum, turn red. A friend do the leaves turn red in the ” And the lover of fall “They're blushing to think all sum- summer was leaves “Why au- when the asked: tumn ex- plained: how green they've been mer. for meat Ida went into the Acme and asked Joe, the butcher: “What meat have you today?” Joe replied: “Hamburg and pigs feet.” “May I ee the pig's feet?” Ida asked, and Joe replied: “No, I'm sorry, I have my shoes on.” — — — Don’t blame us for that one. Your custcmer would never forgive us if we had not used it. {Two farmers out by Milton Grove were discussing their trials and tribulations. IThe first farmer said, ‘Well, it looks like I'm gonna have to get rid of that old rooster of mine. He crows all night.” The second farmer asked, kind of a rooster is he?” “He’s a Rhode Island Red,” the reply. “You mean he’s a Communist?” asked the second farmer. “No,” said his friend, but he acts like one. If he can't get peace and quiet, he’s gonna see to it that no- hody else does.” Little Mary wa sitting on her front porch Lop lace, on a pair of panties. When er alittle , boy would hn ‘chat, she WO \im- 11 him| she was sewing fot on % soir of er panties. rf that it was not “What was pther overheard Day-0ld Pheasant Chick Rearing Program Increased | Last vear the Game Commission distributed over 166,000 day old | I rir aneck chicks among J SP rtsme n' S| ranizations, Farm-Game Project cooperators, rabbit farm owners and farmers who leave their land open to hunting and who have the required equipment to rear the | Birds, Of these chicks, about 129,- 000 or 78% were raised to maturity | in 1950. This was an increase of 3% over the percentage of those brought to releasing age by these sources in 1949 This vear, the 200,000 day-old chick goal set by the Commission was surpassed by more than 25,000. enjoying an | sol? By Penna. State Game Commission Dog Training Season While an act extending the training period was recently passed by the Legislature and approved by the Governor, attention is called to the fact that the change not become effective until Septem- ber 1, 1951. In other period for words, the dog training this year next year or August 1, March days earlier 1952, and will end as before, 31, 1953. Weasel Loses Unusual Battle In late June, an snake tussling about with a weasel it held in its mouth. The which allowed the wiry little pre- dator to bite its lithe adversary. The sportsman said that the fight lasted it was far more in- teresting and honest than wrestling he has seen on television. Eventu- ally, the observer stated, the weasel lost to the snake Pennsylvania's State Bird Often Highway Casualty To most people, the grouse sug- gests mountain wilderness — any- thing but civilization and they are surprised to learn that a large number of “thunder birds” are kil- led each year by fast-moving auto- mobiles. 'These prized birds may be struck along dirt roads, while dusting or while obtaining grit needed in their digestive process. At this time of year young grouse are often killed while trying to cross a high speed | re at low height before autos whose speed they evidently mis- judge because of inexperience. Fox Drama Unfelds In Pennsyl- vania Forests In June, the Hicks County, were killing wild turkeys stealing turkey eggs. male and several young were caught the first traps were placed. On the morning of June 12, a food and cover corpsman named Dow drew up short while enroute to a food strip where he was to work. Bouncing around in one of the traps night fox (later proved to be the mother) came charging and snarling toward him. The man stopped; so did the vixen. Bach time Dow moved in the cld girl showed fight. Gradually, she backed into the brush. Then the corpsman killed the young fox and continued on his way. Knowing nothing about experience, foreman Weaver ap- proached the same trap 20 minutes later. He, too, was surprised at what was happening there. so courageously defended her pup had returned, following its death, and had quickly eaten all of it but the head and front shoulders. located nearby. Within a few days, in the same trap ‘that held her pup at the beginning of this episode. Safety of Pheasant Pen Appeals to Doe Mother Game Protector Owen E. Seelye, Port Royal, reports: “In June, a doe deer sneaked into one of our newly erected pens, on State Game Lands in Juni- fawns. babies, safe from dogs and mowing machines. It's interesting to ‘watch her slip in and out the pen gate— left open for her convenience.” A great many fawn observed late in June in my district, writes John H. Lohmann, Milford does have but one fawn. Bears are on the move. A number tive to the good number of cubs | observed with old bears. In one| case, three cubs were seen with the | mother bear. who lived in the 14th century. nice to tell this to the little boys. The following day, while little’ Mary upon she replied, “I'm, making some lace curtains for my sitting room.” it. dog | | in law does | will begin on | August 20, as formerly. It will end March 81, 1952. Under the new act | the training period will open 20 Enon Valley | sportsman told Game Protector Calvin A. Hooper, Jr., that he in- vestigated strange sounds near his | home and found a five foot black- snake's | hold was on the weasels stomach, | while | on State Game Lands in | Run section of Cameron | food and cover corps fore- | man Weaver set traps for foxes that | and | A full-grown | red foxes | the | was a half-grown red fox. Dow | picked up a club to dispatch the kit, but as he approached it an old Dow's | A large | female fox, with her kack to him, did not notice Weaver until he drew near. When she did turned | and viciously dared the man to] come closer. After she had again been forced to change her mind and had retreated the trapper in- vestigated. The mother fox that had | the cannibalistic female was caught | ringneck holding | ata County and gave birth to twin “She probably figured that during | time the pen was not in use she | might as well occupy it to rear her | deer were | game protector. But, he adds, many | of reports have reached me rela- | William Tell was a Swiss patroit | was agdin ‘sewing, little Johnny in- | quired what she was doifig, ,where- | - - = That's a delicate way to put | A WISE OWL | -d VAN | | HAPPENINGS | of | LONG AGO | 25 Years / Earl Barnhart has taken over the of Tydol Veedol | management ser- vice station formerly operated by | John McGinnis. An engineer on a local freight, Old Line accident- and was ta- shifting on the fell off the engine hospital 1 ally ken to the Lancaster Two meat stores at gold pure lard at five cents a lb. The Lincoln Shoe Shop, | managed by the Cicero Bros. open- in the store Repair ed a shop E. Schroll on East Main street. room of J. v ronile. He en cast as Teo Da- Sweet corn is selling at 12 cents Juvenile cust as tea 1 "(ed on—in fine print—to the motion er | vis. in. the breezy comedy, om | to adjourn. And out the window per doz. and potatoes at 50 cents | : + a Pp Service which the Gretna Play- a aid } he: lad | per bushel ’ fi goes any ald to the heavy laden or house will present for a week, | ; alles | Washington Boro farmers are tarting Thursday, August 2nd taxpayer. I am talking turkey to star og sday, Aug & . wi fi y , . cutting tobacco, 58+ days after 3 richard. Ras leased - Mi. Gretn you folks who figure you have a | planting Richard has pleased Mt. tty fair congressman down there | Ple heatre-goer: 1 hi ine acting : : | The Moose Department store at thesire-goers with Ts fine Wa on the riley Potomac. Right now, | Florin will have a one week clear- since he came from Ho if this evening, a few words of warn- June. His last appearance In a| ing to him, is every man’s and ev- ance sale. B. R. Bishop is giving away one pice ye BE He has ery sweet little ; woman's primes | pair of new shoes a week. A ticket in: “Ihe Fremont : tory: i. re task. Five minutes, is all it takes, | is given with a purchase of a new east iu fetus to tell that congressman and sen- | pair of shoes or a repair job. part mn a Broa yoy pre He ia a ator to watch his step and that you J. Wittlinger has opened a Car when she Greta ends will] oy beet him to show his colors and Laundry at Ream's garage, corner head for New Yok. backbone. Market: Eggs 21c Lard 10'2, and E. FETERSBURG ON TOP gr y away. | butter 25c. Our own George McCue, who on Gerberich-Payne Shoe Co. team lost a tough game to the Lancaster Shoe team by a score 6-5. At Mt. | ning | en VICTOR RICHARDS handsome itor Richards, was largely instrumental in keeping Mount Joy High School in the run- and baseball, is | » in basketball young Kit Carson THE LOW DOWN from. HICKORY GROVE folks, friends, and country- I am crossing into Hick- orytown to spread the bad news [ into every city, wayside village and farm. Look out, I say. For what, chimes in Henry. For the closing of Congress, I says. During last few days of Congress, that dirty work is done — during the confusion stirring up by getting and quick, a “Yes sir” on anything proposed, it means he | can head for home a day sooner. All Well men, here days the is when the | that is when, and dust ready to go home, congressman votes the unneeded things, which Mr. Congressman aided in staving off earlier in the season are dusted off by the Big. Govt. boys and tack- Yours with the low down, JIMMY | The Hemlock tree won its laurels keeping East Petersburg at - the [ in the 1931 Session of General As-| . Die ; THE BULLETIN head of .the Central City-County { | sembly by being chosen the State] . Iv. Ji [ tree of Pennsylvania j League by his pitching. : Is on sale each week at Kulp's || | Last week George downed the : 4 Oscar Breneman who worked at| , . : News Agency and Tyndall's : [ third place Strasburg nine 4 to 1, | Safe Harbor, had his car stolen a Store, West Main street. | | fanning three to give the leaders | while working, and was later found | : ; ‘ | their thirteenth verdict of the sea- | insGettysburg. ! > 8 INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED Twenty-two babies and thirty | | mothers attended the Health Clinic] at the American Legion Home. Jacob Breneman, 61, of gin Rapho| iy | Tengu fell op ine and Suse | Forest fire prevention is every- FLOR, PENNA. a | tained an injur > § { ] cr 2 | 3- ral Ay eo) a) body’s business because it's good Phone Mt. Joy 3-4949 oanne cLiellan, grand-| usiness for everybody. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L.| son. East Petersburg is | le rague by leading almost . ee ell BC em the a Brooklyn mar- SPENCER J For abdomen, back and breast MRS. EDYTH B. BRUBAKER in the baby contest at Marietta. Mr. Hawthorne of the Boro Wa-| : | ter committee reported the exca-) soor pipe | Hawthorne was awarded first prize] vations for the filter pi int are com- | pleted and also work on the stand- foundation will begin 1. very NOTICE! In order to collect damages on our Poultry Ranges caused by dogs or other predatory animals, we have to notify the proper State authority. LIVESTOCK HEALTH Fray This same authority will then | check the immediate neighborhood for stray dogs and other dogs with o IN a SRE SON £5 OF A DROP OF CHOLERA VIRUS CAN KILL AN UNVACC INATED HOG i PN 5 Ze a3 = i MANY CHILOREN USED TD BECOME TUBERCULAR HUNCHBACKS THROUGH MILK FROM TUBERCULAR COWS. TODAY The den of troublesome foxes was | AR - 83 | No Hours Thursday I LE. i % ALMOST WIPED TILE : eo |$ PHONE: 3343 «NEAL — American Foundotion for Animal Health. |) i FA fi h Wl | in 4 7 fi \ — A \ =. = Ee "OF LEAD POISONING FROM LICKING NEWLY PAINTED BUILDINGS, A) | which they come in contact. This notice is given so that you will not be embarrassed in case the | Authorities check the neighborhood | for unlicensed dogs. Musser Leghorn Farms 26- tf OPEN DAILY CARNIVAL AT MAYTOWN sponsored hy th Company will be held August 11, 1951. The Enter- tainment consists of the Bunk House Boys, fireworks, amusements and games including rides for the kiddies. It will be held on the Le- gion Grounds. Admission free. i —————— n A carnival Maytown Fire designed a and “Mind minted Benjamin Franklin dollar pewter. made of silver, brass bearing the motto, Your Own Business” and in 1776. Mt.Gretna SWIMMING GOLF PICNIC The smartest way to start the day! FARM HOUR 5:30 AM DIAL 1060 R ise. 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