/ gi Playground | The Mount Joy Activities By George Houck it YOUR The recent bike-hike proved HOME very successful as 60 boys par- 4 ticipated. Although the day was NEWSPAPER ‘Announced misty the spirits were high as DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE the entire contingent ventured || IRD YEAR, No. 51 $250 A YEAR IN ADVANCE. forth toward Newtown with the Stone Bridge as their destina tion. MOUNT JOY, PA, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1954 nny The first bad break came | ; | ® » when they “hit” a detour. They | ventured forth to find a short- oO Nn Nn 1S Wi Nn Nn £2 r Oo G O Oo N a ti Oo Nn qa cut with the Stone Bridge still in mind as their goal. After a | break, during which time most - of the food was consumed, they pb I ih Adam Greer was installed as president of the Mount Joy Rotary | headed toward the Lancaster our ami es , Club this week; Paul Gingrich was installed as head of the Mount | highway seeking a | 5 Joy Lions Club last week. ~ Sasi ah | way to Stone Bridge. After © come Y finding the much sought after | Adam Greer |Class Of '54 |i me mvs xen or Joycees Local Boy Is Runner Up In State Contest Vernon Obe. holtzer, son of Ti Committee To Begin Fund Drive Plans were laid for a drive to Four new families were wel- EE ET OOR ondly, Mike Mumma’s chain Installed As Rotary Head Mount Joy Rotarians Tuesday noon observed two occasions— installation of their new presi- dent, Adam H. Greer, successor to Charles J. Bennett, Jr, and a visit from District Governor Paul Gingrich. Other officers are Vice presi- dent, Robert Hurst; secretary, Charles Ruhl; treasurer, Joseph Sheaffer; directors, Sam Bals- baugh, Dan Wolgemuth, Mike Pricio and Charles J. Bennett, Jr. Governor Gingrich gave an interesting account of his jour- ney to Seattle, Wash., for the convention of Rotary Interna- tional and of the events that took place at the convention. Mr. Gingrich expressed ap- preciation for the work of the presidents of the clubs in this district and presented a past president’s pin to Bennett. He then wished the new president success in the coming year, which is Rotary’s golden anni- versary year. President Bennett thanked the club for its part in the ac tivities of the past year and The Starts Fund The Class of 1954 of the Mt. Joy High School contributed $250.00 toward an organ fund for the new auditorium of the Donegal High School. The Class of 1954, East Donegal High School, also contributed $125. Contributions will be receiv-| ed toward the organ. They may be from organizations, civic groups and individuals. Ee —— Camp Mt. Gretna Opens For Season Camp Mt. Gretna located at Mt. Gretna, Pa. recently open- ed its summer season with the first of ten (10) camping per- iods. During the season there will be three (3) camping peri- ods for children ages 12-14. The leaders for these periods are Rev. Philip Strickler of Jones- town, Pa. Rev. Thomas Guini- van of Hershey; and Rev. Rob- ert Sholter of Paradise. There will be three (3) camping per- iods for children ages 9-11. The leader for these periods is Dr. Walter Deibler of Pinegrove. | Senior Hi young peoples camp has one seven (7) day] broke. Gerald Goodling volun- teered to take Mike ‘‘double” on the back roads. Joe Hostet- ter had a flat tire, so James Nis sley volunteered to take him double. Randy Mateer and Les lie Leakway came together which resulted in a bent chain guard for Randy. After reaching Stone Bridge, the boys finished their lunches and a few went swimming. Ken Watkins had trouble locating his clothes when it came time to leave. The Softball League looks to be a fight to the finish as fou teams are tie for first place. First Games: Red Sox 10, Yankees 0. Phillies 9, Cardinals 7. Indians 11, White Sox 5. Second Games: Red Sox 15, Indians 6. Cardinals 9, White Sox 8. Yankees 7, Phillies 5. Third Games: Cardinals 9, Indians 8. Phillies 13, Red Sox 6. Yankees 15, White Sox 6. The White Sox, Phillies and Orioles are undefeated thus far in the Baseball League. comed into Mount Joy by the JoyCees “Welcome to Mount Joy’ committee. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Steiner and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Nastelli were visited by JoyCees Mrs. Frank Young, Jr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Connor on Tuesday evening. The girls pre- sented gifts, certificates and letters of welcome from the Mt. Joy merchants to the two coup- les. The Steiners moved to town from Landisville and live in the apartment located in the Keen- er Furniture building on Mari- e'ta Avenue. The Nastellis live in the apartment above the Lincoln Restaurant, East Main | Street. They have one daughter, | aged 2, Kathy. Wednesday evening, Mrs. Warren Hayman and Mrs. Eu- gene Eicherly visited the Rey. and Mrs. Emmert Moyer and Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Gardner. | The Moyers moved into the St. Luke's Episcopal parsonage lo- cated on South Market Street from Reading. They have two children. The Gardners moved to the borough and are residing on Cedar Lane. — a In the Baseball School, the| GEPHART REUNION art of fielding was stressed dur- | ing the week. Six fielding The Gebhart reunion will be held Sunday, June 27, 1954 in DR. NEWTON E. KENDIC Elizabethtown, the degree of the Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia at the 130th Annual commence- ment on Friday, the Academy of June 18th, at He is the son of 62 East Main St. Kendig is a graduate Elizabethtown College. He also pital Corp., HA 1/c. Fraternity, the Thomas Physio- logical Society and Medical Society. Dr. Kendig is the fourth gen- eration to have been graduated raise $2,000 to renovate the Boy Scout building in Mount Joy by a sub committee of the Boy Scout troop committee and the Explorers troop commitiee at a special meeting Wednesday ev- ening. Michael Pricio was named | chairman of the drive and will | be assisted by Lester Hos!etter, Clyde Gerberich, Jr. and Simon Nissley. The group's first effort will be to canvass the indus!- ries, business and professional men. The balance of the drive for funds will be a house-to- house canvass which will be announced at a later gate. Individuals who wish to make donations may give them or mail them to Lester Hostet- ter, who is serving as treasurer of the group. Further developments will be decided at another special meet- ing, Monday evening, June 28. — — School Dedication Date Is Set The dedication of the new Donegal High School will be held Wednesday, November 10. Camp Gordon, Ga. weeks of basic training Replacement Training Center. fantry tactics and weapons, and other subjects designed to » the individual for his mili- . Upon completion of trainee is ready to continue in- fantry training or to attend one of the Army's specialist schools located throughout Lerphey Is Accepted As Mr. and Mrs. Huber Oberholtz- er, North Barbara Street, Mount | Joy, gained entry to the Nation- | al JayCees tennis tournament | this week. After winning the | local tennis contest sponsored by the Mount Joy JayCees, he | represented the borough in the ° "| boys’ division (under 15 years of age) in the state contest in Philadelphia this week. He was defeated in the state finals by Gregory Topin; the ; | Middle-State Champicn by a Privale| score of 6-2 and 6-0. However, Mrs. | poth the winner and the run- Samuel Miller, 4 Manheim St, | ner-up will go on to the nation- eight| a1 representing Pennsylvania. The national contest will be | held in Springfield, Ohio, Aug- ust 3-7, 1954, The three local representa- | tives were escorted to Philadel- phia Monday morning by Jay- | Cee Marshall Dussinger. The (More on page 3) —— = Former Resident . Receives Degrees The Rev. Robert J. Harman received degrees from Temple University and the Reformed Episcopal Seminary. Rev. Har- man, pastor of the Harvey Memorial Chapel of Ventner, New Jersey, received the bach- O i presented the gavel to Adam period. The leader for this| groups were organized and Jim | the Elizabethtown College gym, The building was besuh. in Oct $d Greer who pledged his efforts Hoe 1s Rev. Daniel Shearer. oH Brown's team won with 63 pie. Elizabethtown. The executive from Jefferson Medical College, ober. 1957 2nd will re ned elor of arts degree from Temple to the maintenance of Rotary Ephrata. There will be one ad- Ronald William's team was sec-| meeting will be held at 9:00 a. and intends a general Te he sooo) and the bachelor of divinity 8 tl TE #3 ; 2 | ult camping period led by Mr.| ond with 62 points, Terry Bail-| m. and the program will be on the completion of his intern- ayer W Ihe comvined some Postmaster | degree from the semina ideals trough his wm, Elmer Yoder of Reading, and | ey’s, third, with 58 points Each | held at 2.00 p.m. hoards of Marietta, Mount Joy Rev. Harms: 1 Ww, ded Q one period called a School of | member of the 1st place team | ————- SRS IRR Fen en Township, East Donegal Town Te Si gn phe] 8 = <Q HB d M * J Missions led by Mrs. W. A.| received 20 points, Second, 10 . . ship and Mount Joy Thursday, Eisenhower's nomina- DN SL 2 opis C 9) the an eeting Wilt of Annville. points and third, 5 points. Landisville Camp Meeting July 1. tion of Elmer Zerphey as post- SE A Tunes for 4 8 During the Summer there In the Baseball throwing con A Announcement of the dedica- master here. ; night religious program isi Oo Is Monday * | will be a total of 1,000 people | test for distance and accuracy, tion ceremony was made at the Zerphey had been acting post- WMID of Atlantic City. He “is £ The newly-organized Donegal registered in the various camps. | the following boys were win- Prog rams Are An nounced igi Loud Heating EY 8 borough . since the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold : . il ‘ ; I'hey will be guided in their| ners: John Brown, Robert Wol gal Choo, mOAld. JULY Ly TO , | J. Harman, formerly of Mount | High School Band Clap wil various activities of Bible semuth. Barry E.sell, ‘Harry The 1954 program of the Communion will be administer Miss Janet Gibbons, Columbia, President Eisenhower nomin- Tov ? : hold Hs second Monday study, vespers, recreation, mus- Greqss. Larry Johas Charles Landisville Camp Meeting has ed by the Spiritual Director, in| Was named as a physical educa- ated Zerphey for the postmaster oY - evening, June 28, in the Marjet 5 oralts and study, by a Birt Gary been expanded to include the the tabernacle. On Wednesday tion teacher. She will replace job on June 11. to School 5 7130 p h Phe ox staff of 175 volunteer instruc-| John Dick, Art Schneider, Jas. | four Sundays in July, with the evening, July 14h, the program Miss Barbara Ann Airstock who The U. S. Civil Sedvice Com- Ex lo PI Ising bands of the three tors and helpers. There will be| Harnish Bill Pennell, Dave intervening Wednesday even- will be conducted by the Chris- formerly taught in Mount Jey. mission previously had certi- P rers an | ab Ba —_— 19.000 meals prepared by a full, Smith, Gary Maxwell, Ralph ings. The Camp Meeting B yn- tian Business Men. : Mrs. Taos Dean, Ma Qe I Metal Drive town. and Marietta Wednesday time staff of kitchen help. A| Rice, Mike Mumma, Ronald der Methodist [cos and is There will be special music- eta ane 3 rs ; il lam B ge fen YA en oS i night and will parade in Mount budget of $19,000 is needed {0| pennell, James Stettler, Terry gonduciod on an al features at each service, in- Yona 30%, Were Yan ! fu aren DIS 0 st. A serep drive willbe held me Io nd’ Flodn next week, carry on the camping program Stark, Richard * Marshall, Rob- | ational basis. The Rev. Dr. Lu- cluding the Youth for Christ He cafeteria wor Bers. nsur- es ae ¢ Ie Paul B.| Mount Joy ‘Saf av af Yr on a property that has grown| ert Hopple, James Collins, John ther H. Ketels, minister of the pale Quartet, the East Peters-| ance for the building was let to n May Congressman : an, 2 nt Joy =i a ay af.ernoon | Membership to the organtza-| +4 a value of nearly $40,000.) Bender, John Harnish, James First Methoist Church, Lancas- pug Male Acapella Chorus, the three agencies, Henry G. Car Dague said that the Commis- beginning at 1:30 p.m. The Ex- | tion is $1.00 per year. Commit- The business aspects of Camp Brown, Charles Snyder, 3i1l | ter, will serve for the ninth con- Christian Business Men's Male Penter Inc., Henry S. Rich, and sion had been asked to review Pp grey group No. 339 of the loe- O l tees from _each of the four | nit. Gre'na are managed by Dr. Vogel, James Nissley, Sam | secutive year as Spiritual Di- | Quartet, the Gospeltires, Carl S. Nissley Gingrich, Inc. Zerphey's qualifications, : | 24 Boy Scouls am conduct the school districts involved in the Ezra H. Ranck of Mount Joy,| Harnish, James Craul, James rector. The Reverend Chester J Mar in. well known tenor re His Spetizors, 1 aders of the drive ny serap metal will be jointure will make reports at the registrar and business man-, papnell. (J. Buzzard, minister of St. and various choirs of . . Republican party here, claimed accepted. People who wish to the Monday night meting ON | ager of the camp. A balloon breaking contest Paul's Methodist Church, Lan- the Methodist Churches and Florin Lions Club that Zerphey's experience as donate scrap metal are asked to nw membership delve, Camp Mt. Gretna is owned| was held on Wednesday with | caster, is the director of music. other denominations. Instru i : acting postmaster, plus Place i on the sidewalk Satur- as Lipid Ra hig by the East Penna. Conference the results to* be printed in the Oulstanding speakers of ; the mentalists appearing ot each Entertain Ladies rly depuis gen 0 a Say and the boys will ie : ns ha (U.B.) of the Evangelical U. B. next issue of the Bulletin. Methodist Church and other de- | service are: Betty Zercher, or- Eimer B. Hoover, Elizabeth 3 ee Torii om Bind : : raise funds fot the purchase of Church. It is operated by the A pet show will be held this | nominations will appear on thel gan: the Rev. G. Kermeth 'G. Imer B. ve I Elia Jov and being President of the A rain date for the drive will new band uniforms. The new Board of Christian Education Friday afternoon. : program. They will include Kolva, piano; Wayne W. Win- town College, was the guest horough council gave him the be Saturday, July 3. uniforms are to be kelly green : : : : ro fo i SOT Non rE Willi 3 : speaker at the Florin Lions required business background me A Wem vm : : ' of the above mentioned confer- The schedule for next week Bishop Fred Pierce Corson, res-| ters, William E. Portner, Dale Club Ladies Night at the “Tim-| which the C aia Sid he and white. 3 oS ence. Dr. G. Edgar Her!zler, of | is as follows: i ident bishop of the Phiadelphia C. Steiner, trumpets: Robert E ey at oe Mien the Commission said he Donegal Societ Harrisburg, is president of the Monday— 4th Soflball game, | Area; Bishop Ralph A. Ward of Laushey, trombone; Richard R. on “The True Purpose for Liv- The Civil Service did review Y oard; Dr. D. LeRoy Fegley of A. M. China; the Rev. Dr. Ross H. Trimble, clarinet; and Lois! ;. i em ts : digi . Scouts Complete DO or is iar and| Crafts - Baseball School P.M. | Stover, minister of the Messiah Trimble Laushey, marimba by. ie Seemed Be la iw she fing at his Rion or Elects Officers . . ’ neh 3 > 4 ay ~ ve iv. 3} me ~ <i he vi Si . . =. COrrec e ‘as, erefore, giv Annual Day Camp Levi Elizabethtown, Tuesday—4th Baseball game, Lutheran, Coven, Sunidoy Services wa Jeu Jay O. Kulp gave the address en a new rating which placed John M Ranck. Strasburg, is ireasurefr. A. M. i ie y eR : & m., 2:30 p. m, and 7:30 op and C. Arthur Wol- | first on the list was elected president of the Three Brownie units, three The outstanding highlight of| Girl's Balloon breaking con- | Professor of Systematic Theo- | Wednesday evenings, 7:30 p.m. semuth president, was in be ys Donegal Society at the 41st an- } intermediate units and one sen- | the beginning days at Camp test, A. M. logy, Gettysburg Theological Luncheon and dinner will be on st thé meeting = TEENAGERS nual reunion of the society at ior unit Girl Scouts completed | Mt. Gretna will be a Week-end ~~ Crafts - Games. Seminary; the Rev. Dr. Norman served each Sunday by Eli B. A Kul | trod oi Fuhr PROSECUTED historic Donegal Church last the 1954 Day Camp held at the | Missionary Conference schedul- Wednesday — Capture the W. Paullin, minister of the Bap-| Hostet.er in the Camp Tea re te J tara: Saas WhO Thursday. Dr. Samuel S. Sim- Cove last week. The Brownie| ed for June 26 and 27. At that) Flag, A. M. tist Temple, Philadelphia; the Room. di DAT Ry an qo se Loo oT lons, Marieita, was ng i a songs, hikes, | time it is expected that 400 Crafts - Baseball pick-up Rev. Dr. W. Vernon Middleton, On Thursday, July 22nd, 2:30 tonal ounselor, Wha Served os Were brosected Wedne Say by cutive jos sy po flower and bird study, making | young people will come togeth-| game, P. M. Executive Secrétary, Board of pm. Mrs. Charles E. Workman ester of ceremonies. Warren Lancas ey police op motor vio Mary Cameron: Harrisburg ahd of dip nets and book markers, | er for worship, round table dis- Thursday — 5th Softball National Missions and Church will review the book, “The 1 gave Se ny 8 ons Nas gi 5 Mum Donegal, Clarence Schock Mt making assorted leather craft | cussions, devo'ions, music, in-| game, A. M. Extension of the Methodist Song of Ruth”, by Frank Slau- Caro nos Hi Sa i a a ; yoy o Fie X a - Joy and Maj. General Daniel articles, studying First Aid and | spiration, and fellowship. The Crafts - Quoit tournament, | Church; the Rev. Dr. Leon T. ghter. ume: Son De ied oii A toc Pua ai B Strickler, | Lancaster, vice holding a cook-out. | theme for the conference is P. M. i Moore, the Rev. Dr. Alexander Members of the Landisville Migs Be Wh A mit olen Bi Nort a ue iG 3 Reet yelween rete: Hits Se se The Intermediates did leather | Christ Calls to World-Wide Friday — 5th Baseball game, K. Smith, the Rev. Frederick E. Camp Meeting Association o oa as big ig) Bing i son anh of Elizabe'htown, secretary- crafts, carried out a cook-out, | Witnessing. Rev. Mark J. Hos-| A. M. Maser, the Rev. Paul W. Poley, | Board of Control are: Dr. Aar- priv ol hd jo A Ru a treasurer; D:. Herbert H. Beck worked in the First Aid badge, | tetter, Lincoln Park, Pa. will Quoit Tournament Finals, P. all Dist ict Superintendents of on L. Bishop, president; Mrs. piano 50 9 \ Ys Wea Local Twins To Listorian , and learned games. The Pion- | preside at the meetings. Speak- | M. he Philadelphia Conference of | Alvin H. Kunze, secretary; Miss How RE A memorial tree was planted eer unit of Intermediates made | ers and other leaders include Scavenger Hunt, P.M. the Methodist C hurch; the Rev. Eleanor E. Work, Treasurer; the OUD with both A ear On TV in tribule to the late Mrs. Her- wet and dry caches, a garbage | Dr. J. Allan Ranck, Associate ————r = Levi H. Zerr, Administrative Raymond S. Bone, Benjamin = diz and hi ihe pp bert Hartman. The Rev. Harlan and grease pit, lashed a latrine | Director, Missionary Ed. Com- LICENSES ARE TAKEN Direcior of the Methodist Y. Boyd, W. A. Ferries, Ida M. i gt th Miss Jeanette Breneman ard Durfee, pastor of the First Pres- and table, made moccasins and | mission, New York City; Miss| Of the 53 motorists who had Church Home, Cornwall; and Forry, Paul S. Haag, Dr. C. A. dons. a Miss Janice Breneman, Mt. Joy byterian Church, Mount Joy took a bicycle trip. | Mary McLanachan, Editor of their licenses suspended by the the Rev. Dr. John D. Herr, Di- Horn, Eli B. Hostetter, E. G. a Rl. will appear on television | and the Donegal Church.iwas Senior Girl Scouts made fire | World Evangel, Dayton, Ohio; state during the last week, | rector of the Methodist Quad-| Kirkland, Alvin H. Kunze, Har-| BB GUNS ARE OUTLAWED |, ui Wednesday noon. ‘They | charge of the service. David c places, cleaned the Heisey | (Turn to page 2) | three from the local area are in- | rennial Program, Philadelphia yey M. Stauffer, and Irwin M. The burgess, Titus Rutt, | will be in charge of the fifteen | Witmer, chairman of. the rea lodge, made trench drains and | e —————— ¢ cluded. They are Lloyd E. Conference. Weinhold. Members of the Min-| has given instruc ions to the | minute program on WGAL-TV, commi tee, reported that helped with the Brownie cook- | Ph sician on Call Sunday Shank, Mt. Joy R2, Walter K. Wednesday, July 7th, 6:00 p. isterial Advisory Board are: the borough policemen to enforce the “Television Farmer” the 325-year-old Witness tree is Te) outs. All the Intermediate and Y | Cassel, Manheim R1, and Ira A, m., the annual dinner for min- | Rey. Dr. Leon T, Moore, the the firearms ordinance. The Assisting them will be Miss in good condition as well as the “~ Senior units slep out at the] For emergency If you Cannot | Hess, Mt. Joy R2, who lost their isters and their wives and Rev. Chester J. Buzzard, the | ordinance at the present time | Ruth Bowman, assistant county other trees in the grove consid- camp one or two nights. Reach Your Own Physician licenses for speeding arrests. | members of the Board of con-| Rev. Gerald F. Crowell, the will be particularly aimed at | extension supervisor. The girls’ ering the shortage of water. He At the present {imé, leather Dr John Gates |. Among the 20 drivers to have rol will be held in tne Camp Rev. Donald F. Miller, the Rev. the BB guns which are being will present a program on the | expressed the hope that one of moccasins are on display in the | privileges restored was Harold | Tea Room. Following the din-| James F. Mort, and the Spiri- used within the borough lim- art of buffet style serving of the neighboring fire companies | meals, and formal meals. | would water the trees. window of the Bulletin office. | ®- ® | Mast, Mount Joy. | ner, the Sacrament of the Holy | tual Director. | its
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