NBA NE ST pes 15 — EF INNA. | 3483 : COLUMN LEET ... By Larmon D. Smith This week we are bringing a new to The Bulle tin. We take the name from the position which the column will column occupy—either the left hand column of Page 1, or the left hand column of Page 2. We are not starting it with any idea that it will run every week of the year, although we hope there will be a column left in our thinking each week. We will endeavor to make this column constructive. We expect that there as long as their letters come to us signed and in good taste and do not deal in personalities. We hope that once in a while we can pass on a chuckle or two readers. There may when we'll pull a tears. On occasion we will the column to pass on some- thing that someone else has written. | At any rate, umn Left No. 1: WE STAND CORRECTED At the Bor- ough Gerber- ich, up with regarding the seven-year period last week’s editorial mentioned being the time the Authority has been in operation. to our be few use | times here goes Col- the meeting of Authority, secrelary, arant came some information as While the authority was ap- proved in 1948 it was Novem- ber 1950 before the transfer of water to the Authority was actually completed. So we amend last week’s statement to works read: “And NEARLY ER, the on May 10, 1955, FIVE YEARS LAT- State Department of Health received preliminary plans for sewage treatment.” And it is this writer's feeling that the Authority should be given credit for the work it has done in the modernization of the water sysiem, which has required lots and lots of work. No take anything away from has been complished. And body that serves conscientious- ly deserves a big THANK YOU from ils public. should what one ac- any official As we pointed out last week, little good will come from be- ing too critical of what gone before. However, it has is our | firm belief that it is the duty] of every individual in Mt Joy| to show a spirit of interest and cooperation that will assure the speedy progress of the sew- age that two five years we aren't project, so now, years from still from or now, or longer, asking: “When will work the sewers?” If Mount badly enough, have be started on Joy wants sewers Mount Joy will sewers. But jt's going to] take work and cooperation from every citizen of Mount Joy.| We can’t let anything or any- one stand in the way of a pro-| gressive Mount Joy. How about some the subject? DID YOU HEAR? | There was a certain Cadillac owner who lost a wheel disc. He decided that he might save a few bucks by purchasing a replacement at an wreck- er, and proceeded to drive out to the junk yard. A young fellow Mr. Cadillac what wanted, and, he explained his need. Said the letters on auto asked he young man: “Why don’t you buy a new one?” Mr. Cadillac said: “Well, a disc costs quite a bit, and I thought I might get one cheap- er here.” Said the young man: “I didn’t mean a new wheel disc. I mean a new Cadillac.” e BATES REUNION SUNDAY AFTERNOON The descendants of Wm. C. Bates will hold their annual reunion Sunday afternoon, July 24th at the Donegal Church House. AAAAAAAANNASANAAAAAAAAS To Report New Families Who Are to be Visited Call | storage shed on the Witstead | caused damage | Farm, three miles from Mount! tween $6,000 and $7,000 at two | them to safety. land 4 o'clock if they wish. Start Sewers (Moyve YOUR HOME NEWSPAPER FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR, NO. 5 Fire Damages Two Homes In Mount Joy The heat was on for Friend- ship Fire Co., Mount Joy, over Barn Destropeds Loss Estimated At $50,000 Fire, breaking out last night, | gutted a barn and adjoining | the weekend as fire on Sunday estimated be | residences, and two grass blaz | Joy onR. D, 1. Damage was estimated by| es broke out. Mount Joy Fire Chief Ray| Fire early Sunaay Mvers at approximately $50.-| swept through the residences] 000. | of Mrs. Paul Stark and Mervin | The farm is owned by Dav-| Shuman, semi-detached dweli-| id C. Witmer and operated by ing at 218-220 Mt. Joy street. | John K. Fisher, tenant. i Greatest damage was in the in-| The blaze broke out about terior of the Stark home. 11:50 p. m., with flames quick- | A cigaret and an automobile ly blanketing the bu'lding. | seat combined to the Some 30 head of cattle were! blaze, according to Fire Chief saved by the quick action of Ray Myers. Harold Slark tae Fisher family in leading| returning home early Sunday Six cows and| morning discovered the rear three hogs perished, however.| seat of his car was smoldering, | Yeoman work of firemen! pulled it to the rear porch of from Mount Joy. Florin, Mari-| his home and threw etta and Rheems morning | | | FIRE DESTROYS BARN blaze which destroyed barn on cause on several > prevented | buckets of water on it and re-| Highest award in Scouting spread of the fire to the other| tired assuming the fire was out. | was presented Monday night buildings. Battle to bring the Later neighbors discovered ; : i : blaze under control continued! i : : : , when Ronald Schofield, son of : | the Stark home was afire andj : : : uniil early this morning. | called the fire company. Mount! Mr. and Mrs. Berle Schofield, | Joy firemen remained at the! East Main sreet, was made an 4 ACRE 2 ARAQR ; 4 ACRES OF GRASS BURN | scene more than two hours be-| Eagle Scout. Fire destroyed four acres of | fore the fire was extinguished. | pe presentation highlighted grass on the Daniel Will farm, | £1 : | At 2:40 Saturday vioun JOy «, ang enaangered | VI t Joy R2 1 d red | ol . the fire company was called to farms owned by Paul S. Miller : : S the 200 block of Mount and Roy Bender, Tuesday noon. : : ! A street to extinguish a grass fire, Pennsylvania Railroad work- : : . which was started men were burning old ties a- ye playing with long the railroad adjoining Mr. | ! was no property damage. afternoon a court of honor held by Mount Milk Meeting Scheduled Tonight Joy by children matches. There | Will's property, and wind car- ried sparks to the dry grass. | At 3 p. m. Sunday the Mount igniting it instantly. Joy and Florin fire companies I; M t J IL. .| were called to the Earl Marti i 0 The Friendship Co. of} Were called 10 the and | artin Mount Joy was summoned at farm, north of Florin, to ex-| A 1 ik meeting will be held 11:45 a. m,, and when they ar- tinguish a grass blaze, believed at the Mount Joy Grade School rived at the scene, a section of 0 have been caused by the sun| A gitorium this evening at 8 Mr. Will's land, known as the] shining through broken glass. p m. This informational and ed { ® SCRAP DRIVE SATURDAY old trolley line, was ablaze. ucational meeting is being spon Asst. Fire Chief, John Myers, sored by the Metropolitan Co- stated he counted 85 piles of The Boy Scouts will conduct operative Milk Producers Bar- ties stretched out over a quar-| 5 paper and scrap drive Satur- gaining Agency, Inc in coopera- ter of a mile burning at one day, July 23rd. tion wi.h its local federal mem- time. Myers also stated that}. ~~~ i —.! bers, the Mount Joy Coopera- Mount Joy's two trucks and the' tive Association and Inter-State Florin Fire Co. made about a Milk Producers Cooperative, dozen trips to a creek over a Inc. All dairymen of Lanrast- half mile away to get water. er County and adjoining coun Firemen left the scene at 4:00 ties, as well as other producers, o'clock in the af ernoon. ! both members and non-mem- Mr. Will spoke to railroad bers of cooperative associat'ons workmen early in the morning in the New York market, are [and told them it would be, . invited to attend. The meeting dangerous to have a fire during’ (Turn to 4) page this dry spell, but the ties ~~ were burned. Mr. Will said | CHII.DREN HELP that he and his neighbors are, UNFORTUNATE MATE | thankful that they had their : Larry “Bumpy” Re.tzei, eight wheat cut early in the month. | vesr old son of Mr. and Mrs. —e Ley W liam RE itzel of Landisville, ™ BENNET who is stricken with muscular dystrophy was the receipient of RECEIVES HONORS ATY M C A CAMP a gift of $10.00 raised by a ne lemonade and ice tea stand op Jim Bennett, son of Mr. and sated hy ont rir bq Mrs. Jack Bennett, was chosen! John Brabits. director of Camp Shand, a Y.| TO F. & M. += George Broske, They were nssistediiby Ure M.C. A. Camp located near) 230 Maorict a Streat, has aecepi- following: Betsy and Tommy Carlisle, last week after the ed a Dogition o Franklin and Snavely, Joyce and Bonnie Har- completion of “Youth Day in Marshall College. Mr. Broske ring on, Jeanette Nissley, Shar- Camp” project. graduated from Millersville -,, Linda Eby and Brad MOUNT JOY, PA., THURSDAY, The Mount Jo Photo by O. K. Snyder, Jr. Firemen at work JULY 21, 1955 extinguishing tarm, owned by David C. Wit Ronald Schofield Awarded Scouting’s Highest Rank mer, Mount Joy RI, and tenanted by John Fisher family. Joy Boy Scouts at the Water Works picnic grounds. Robert Gauker, western district com-| missioner, made the presenta- | tion, Eagle Scout Schofield also honored his parents, presenting a rose corsage to his mother, and a father's pin to Mr. Scho- field. The occasion was a doub- le celebration, since Ronald ob- served his 17th birthday on Monday. Also honored were Jerry Buchenauer, who received his Star Scout badge from Scout-| master Harold E!sell, and Har- old Etsell Jr, who received the Life Scoul badge from Assist- ant Scoutmaster Charles Buch- enauer, There were about 45 present for the family affair. Afier the plans for picnic lunch, Scout's summer 7 13 were discussed The campfire conducted Scouts. ed the fire and by Harold Etsell program the Explorer Jr. John the camp August was light- Jaugher led the Scouls and their parents in the Lord’s Prayer. Pledge of] allegiance Jerry was Buchenauer, conducted with by Ronald Schofield. leading the Scouts in the saying of ‘the Scout Oath and Law. Ralph Rice and Bernell Hei- sey were flag bearers. Songs were led by Scouts Schofield and Etsell. Merit badge for rabbit rais ing was presented to Bernell Heisey. - — ®» - FIRE CO. AUXILIARY PLANS PICNIC AUG. 18 in September, 56 Legion Elects John Germer As Commander Walter S. Ebersole, Post 185, of Mount Joy, elected John Germer as commander at their meeting Thursday, July 14. This is the second time that Mr. Germer has been elected to this post, and he has also held offices in the V. F. W. in- cluding the post of commander. The other officers elected were: Edward Knisely, first Vice Commander. James Young, second Vice Commander. Emory Krick, Adjutant. Gerald Sheetz, Finance Offic- er. Charles Bennett, Jr. and Roy Sheetz, service officers. Lee Rice and Harry Blessing, sergeant at arms. Hubert R'ce, Judge Advocate. The Rev. John Gable, Chap- lain. Sam Snyder and Arthur Sch- neider, trustees for a three year term. John Germer, George Leib- schultz, Oliver Spickler, Emory Krick, Gerald Sheetz, Samuel Snyder, and Warden Halter, delegates to County Council. James Shaeffer, Sam Snyder, John Germer, Ellis, Sr., Lee Ellis Jr., Oliver Spickler and Warden Halter, delegates to State Council. ce rin REUNION of Peter N. S. Kraybill will hold a reunion on Saturday af- B. Lee KRAYBILL The and descendan's Fannie | ternoon, August 27th in the El- izabethtown Park. Everyone is invited. Kindly ‘bring your lunch. °® a GEBHART REUNION TO BE HELD JULY 24 The 26th annual Gebhart re- union will be held July 24th The meeting of the Fire Com-| pany Auxiliary was held last Thursday with eleven members present. Plans were made for a picnic which will be held Aug- ust 18 at the cove. Any women without meet at the transportation firehouse no later OVERNIGHT CAMP was added to the faculty of the The Lions Club in reporting Cub Scouts will go on an ov-| Mount Joy High School, teach- on WAGS DAYS, which was ernight camping tr'p Saturday,| ing social studies and guidance., held Saturday at Zerphey’s Sico July 23. Fathers are invited., When the consolidation was Service Station. stated that it They are to meet at the First formed, he was appointed was one of the best one day, | National Bank at 1:00 P. M.! ance counsellor at the new promotions that they have ev- The cost is $1.00 per person, Donegal High School. He re- er had. and can be paid that day. ceived his master’s degree in During the day they washed Camp site will be at Back 1949 at Temp'e University. | or lubricated 72 cars and the Run and parents can pick up Mr. Broske will assume the gasoline and miscellaneous their boys Sunday between 3 duties of registrar at F. & M.| sales were also very good. The 1955. these sales on August 1, profits from and There were two parties with] State Teachers College in 1958.1 wn tal all of Landisville. than. 6:15. assistant. director, ‘chiefs, and During the World War II. he, ~~~ ~~~ junior chiefs also being chosen. served for three years as a . . These officers were p'cked out lieutenant in the U. S. Navy. I, R G S of 100 campers. | In 1947, Mr. Broske moved 1018 eport as tation - — { to Mount Joy to teach in the ° ° CTR SCOUTS PLAN: clemenary school. — Promotion Is Big Success social s'udies, and in 194¢ e should | to | | | | | jobs were put in the hands of] the Lions Club and will be used toward Community projects. Robert McGinley, and the committee, Clayton Au- 4 f ment, Jay Barnhart, Paul Gin-| Zerphey i grich, Jack Cosgrove, and would like to thank the Arthur Robert Schroll, town for the wonderful co-operation they gave this project. the Lions Club on | cants . | chairman, at Hoffer’'s Park in Middletown. Program will start at 1:30. Picnic facilities are available. WINS SCHOLARSHIP Franke, son of Rev and Mrs. C.| George Edwin Franke, Marietta, has been awarded a full scholarsh’p the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science, the Breyers Ice Cream Co. The examination for this scholarship was given June 30, 1955 at the Philadelphia Col- lege, with a number of appli- from the Philadelphia district competing. George re- ceived the good news July 1st that he was the recipient of the award. George had a high scholas'ic average in the 1955 graduating class of Donegal High School, and was one of the Commence- ment speakers. by | Engineer Promises Disposal Plant Plans For August I. Final plans for the sew- | age disposal plant ready at the August meeting . . . 2. Final plans for the sew- er lines possibly ready for the | August meeting, and certain: i ly ready for the September meeting .. . . 3. Construction started with- in a year after final plans are ready .'. + These assurances were given by Engineer Joseph A. Michaels at the meeting of Mount Joy DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE $2.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE | Borough Authority Tuesday night at the Gerberich-Payne 4() Youngsters | Shoe Co. office. 4 On Point No. 1 Mr. Michaels was definite. \ On Point No. 2 Mr. Michaels said he would be working night and day and had hopes of hav- ing the plans complete for Au- gust. A Bulletin reporter then Take Part In Bike Rodeo There were 40 participants in the bicycle roadeo which was asked: “If the sewer line plans held last Friday at the play- might! be ready by August, ground. The figure eight, and would it be safe to say then obstacle course, slow race and that they certainly will be a fast race were the four ey- ready for the September meet- ents. The winners of the rodeo ing?” were: Jerry Rutt, first, John Indefinite On Pont 3 Harnish was second with Gary Mr. Michaels said he thought Stark coming in third. it would be and said he would Tonight from 6 to 8:30 the Put forth every effort to see playground will hold open that his men get the work out. house. Everybody in the com- On Point No. 3, Mr. Mich- munily is invited to attend and @aels was quite indefinite. He cited numerous possible delays, they will have games for those such as a hold-up in Harris- present to participate in Friday afternoon the play-| Purg. slowness on the part of ground voungsters will go attorneys, and difficulties of fi- swimming at Columb’a at 12:30] nancing. p. m. However, The Bulletin put An important part of next this question: “Assuming mat- week's schedule are the free !€"s move normally, how long swimming lessons to be given after you complete your plans will it be before construction at Hershey in conjunction with the program. The lessons are €an start?” He replied: ‘“Ap- from 10:30 to 11:30 and those ProXimately a year.” : who do not know how to swim The evening's discussion brought out a number of inter- esling comments. Water System First wish to better their swim- ming are urged to attend. This is an important safety measure. or Other events in next week's Mr. Michaels stated that at schedule are: Tuesday evening the time the authority took ov- from 6 to 8:30 p.m, a pet er from borough council, the show will be held. The second authority was advised ‘to get s‘reet dance of the summer the water system in shape be- will be held Thursday evening fore working on the sewer on Barbara St. with the Done- Problem. Authority Chairman gal High School Dance Band a- Samuel Miller commented: “It will take 20 years to fix the gain furnishing the music water system the way we're go- There were several tourna-| ments held this week. The ing at it. The sewer plans were checker tournament was won Promised for March. I obert member, Rosser, Authority said that he had been checking in Harrisburg and was told the only plans that have been submitted there from Mt. Joy are preliminary plans for the sewage treatment plant. He by John Bender, quoi's by Har- old Etsell and finally horse shoe tournament Donald Corll As of Tuesday, the points are was won by as follows: Donald Eltz, Esther Rice, and Jovee 3errier in the senior said that Harrisburg is interest- group. first, second and third, ©d only in the final plans and John Harnish, Rodney Stoner Specifications. and Robert Hopple are alco How Long For Plans? leaders. In the intermediate Michaels said that that was group Janice Berrier, Nadine contrary to advice he had been given when he went to Harris- burg to ask what they wanted. He said that he had been told to submit only pencil drawings. Jailey and Helen Rutt are lead- ing; in the beg group De- na Leib, Joanne Ludwig and Kathy Leitner in that order;' also Harold Smith, Gerald Ob- The engineer qualified his er and Donald Alleman first, Statement with a reminder that sscond and third there had been changes in Har- ® Soe risburg with the new adminis- tration. Chamber Of Commerce Rosser asked Michaels how long he thought it should take to get plans ready for a sewer layout in Mount Joy. Michaels Has Picnic Meeting Mount Joy Chamber of Com- ; said “two to ree vears ” 3 merce held its semi-annual t Bi years.” Ros i ; ser answered: * ; meeting Monday evening at the is i t only took a Cove vear in Wilkes-Barre, which is a much more extensive project than this.” Water Consumption High Michaels expressed some con- cern over the high consumption Following a yicnic supper, 8 the more than 40 present spent quoits and the evening playing lawn bowling. At a brief business session, f : it was announced that the In- od ini ne July 1. He stat- dustrial Exposition, in which that the peak was reached on July 5, with 750,000 gallons Mount Joy had an outstanding bein i booth 1st. wear, his been post eing pumped. The next high- poned indefinitely. ext, doy as July 17. with 580. Committee in charge of the 900 gallons, and July 12, with affair included: Arthur Sprech- 476.000 gallons, was third. er, chairman, George Keener, _ The Authority requested The Samscl Padl Stoner Bullet n to ask the public to, nd: Robert Schroll. avoid wasting water. It was : ee pointed out that cooperation CELEBRATE 25TH | from the public would be of WEDDING ANNIVERSARY assistance to the authority. Dr. and Mrs. Ezra H. Ranck Question was raised on why celebrated their 25'h wedding {Tun to Page. 8) anniversary on Tuesday. They were married July 19, 1930, at the New Holland E. U. B. Church. The Physician On Call Sunda They have two children, Lee y and Barbara (Mrs. Jack Tay- Dr. John Gates lor). PIG.
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