A difficult and knotty tax problem for the Donegal School district and for other townships and boroughs con- nected with the district has been narrowly averted, ® © o Last week the Marietta Borough, which has been con- . sidering taking a larger share of the current one percent wage tax, voted down the proposal. That municipality, however, still is in a financial bind and what it may take it might take, at some future time, e oo o In recent years, workers have been paying a one per- cent wage tax. Three quar- ters of that amount goes to the school district and one- quarter percent to the other municipalities—Marietta, Mt. Joy, etc. ® © o However, the boroughs are permitted by law to take one half. And, that’s what Mari- etta proposed. ® 6 ©o But, because the schools must levy the same tax on ALL parts of the district, Marietta’s proposal would have had the effect of cutting the wage tax income from all across the district. ® © © It would have totaled a tidy amount and probably resulted in a soaring real es- tate tax on ALL property in the district. a a ¢ Marietta has voted on this same issue and the seven-man board is about evenly divided on whether or not to take the added quarter percent for the borough. The vote last last week was 4 - 3 against. TENNIS TEAM WINS With three singles and a doubles victory, Donegal ten- nis team nipped Pequea Val- ley Tuesday afternoon, 4 - 3. Hostetter, Zeller and Al- bert won singles and Hostet- ter and Zeller won their doubles, “TRIBE NIPPED IN 8TH A single run in the home half of the first extra inning gave Hempfield a 3 - 2 win “ Tuesday afternoon, May 18th, over Donegal. The Tribe had only three hits off as many - pitchers. Glenn Leib Talks To Rotarians Glenn N. Leib, director of the Donegal high school band and music coordinator of the - Donegal school district, was the speaker Tuesday noon at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Mount Joy Rotary club, held at Hostetters. With him were {two stu- dent soloists: Robert C. Brin- ser, who played a piano number and Donald Sch- wartz, tuba soloist, who was accompanied by Mary Jane . Eshleman. Leib was introduced by R. F. Hallgren, program chair- man. NEW ARRIVALS A— Harold and Nancy (Young) Keck, 159 East High street, Maytown, a son, Saturday, May 8, at St. Joseph's hospit- al, John E. and Frances (Getz) Halbloid, Mount Joy RI, a son, Friday, May 14, at the Columbia hospital. William and Patty |Over- holtzer) Carson, Mount Joy R1, a daughter, Monday, May 17, at Osteopathic hospital. VOL. 70. NO. 50. = BULLETIN Mount Joy's ONLY Newspaper — Devoted to the Best Interest and Welfare of Mount Joy MOUNT JOY, PENNA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1971 TEN CENTS DR. KENDIG UPSETS PARTY SANCTION TO WIN, 5-4 Dr. Newton Kendig, Mount Joy physician, shook Lancas- ter county Tuesday in the primary elections as he grab- bed the Republican nomina- tion for county coroner from Dr. Charles G. Francos.. Kendig, incumbant, was seeking re-election despite the fact the county Republic- an organization had given endorsement to Dr. Francos. Running without the GOP blessing, Dr. Kendig won by a margin of about 5 to 4. Not only did Kendig win the race and a place on the fall ticket, he was given tre- mendous support in his home town. And, the support add- ed up to a considerably larg- er voter turnout in Mount Joy than might have been anticipated, There were no other strict- ly local races and interest here in the Tuesday primary centered on Kendig’s race, A year ago the primary el- ection stirred only 471 voters to the polls — counting both Democrats and Republicans. Tuesday, the two parties to- taled 721. But, it was the in- crease in GOP voters which made the difference. In 1970, 284 Republicans went to the poils, Tuesday there were 600. The three wards of the bor- ough voted as follows in the coroner’s race: Kendig Francos Florin Ward 109 22 West Ward 148 53 East Ward 209 59 Totals 466 134 New $48 000 Fire Truck Arrives It’s a fire fighter’s dream! That's what the Friend- ship Fire company’s new fire truck represents! Not only is it the realiza- tion of a long-time dream but the equipment itself answers the dream of men who need water, hose, capacity, flexa- bility and power when they must fight a fire. Arriving in Mount Joy on Wednesday afternoon, May 12, the huge, red vehicle has been the center of attention by the members of the com- pany and of people of the community. First big exhibition of the truck will be on Memorial Day, when firemen will have it in the parade. In the meantime, the gen- eral public is invited to visit the fire house and let any of the firemen who happen to be around point out some of the features. Costing approximately $48,- 000, the truck, its auxiliary equipment, radio, hose, etc,, are all paid for except $13, 500. The balance is covered by a bank loan. Fire Chief Frank Good Jr. explained this week that the truck was designed to speci- fic needs of the local com- pany to meet the problems of this community. Chief re- quirements were ‘lots of wa- ter and lots of hose.” And, that’s what the truck supplies. Actually, the truck, including all sizes of hose, carries % of a mile of lines. And, its capacity for pump ing is strictly Class A. The pump will deliver 1,250 gal- lons per minute at 150 lbs. pressure. And, 750 gallons of water is tanked on the truck. Firemen describe the truck as a ‘triple combination” piece of equipment—a tanker, a pumper and a hose wagon. One of the features of the truck is the fact that it is powered by a diesel engine, It is only the third to be de- livered in the county. One diesel has been used satisfac- torily in Manheim and the second was put into use in Lancaster city only a few days ago. Located under the cab area of the truck, the big en- gine powers both the pump and provides locomotion for the vehicle. It was selected especially for the job the truck is set fo do. Probably one of the first and most obvious differences between the new truck and others in Mount Joy is its siren. A new electronic type, it has a pulsating sound, very penetrating and very distinc- tive, Television viewers will identify it with what they hear from foreign movie po- lice cars. Actually, the sound is broadcast through speakers— both front and back. The same speakers are available instantly for use as a high- powered public address sys- tem and at times can be tre- mendously valuable at the scene of the fire or even as the truck would be approach- ing the scene, The same elec- tronic equipment is part of the two-way radio communi- cations system. In describing the hose ca- pacity of the truck, Chief Good explained that this is the first time that the bor- ough ever has loaded a truck with all brand new hose. Also, it is the first time the community has had 3- inch hose. The largest pre- viously was 212”. The larger size gives firemen an oppor- tunity to deliver a larger flow of water from hose, es pecially in sections of town where there are smaller wa- ter mains. By running thp 3” lines from larger water mains the total effect is that the company is carrying portable water mains on the truck. Some women who see the truck are amazed at the stor- age space provided. As every housewife appreciates storage space, so do the firemen. Ev- ery available spot on the truck has built-in compart- ments into which great quani- ties of auxiliary equipment can be handled. Such things as make fire fighting safer and easier, such things as help protect property and hand tools of all kinds are available instantly, Chief Good said that it probably will be some little time until the truck actually is put into use, Because it is new, it will take time for the firemen to become familiar with all the techniques necessary. Such simple things as driving the big machine need to be re- hearsed. Pumping procedures need to be tested and every- one needs to become familiar with the new features. Chief Good said that des- pite a complicated appearing control panel for the pump- ing operations, the controls actually are more simple than (From page 1) MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES The committee to raise funds for the Community Celebration of Memorial Day in Mount Joy plans a house to house canvas on Thursday evening, May 20. Contributions received up to Monday, May 17, totaled $1,163.00. Memorial Day Fund goal is $3,000.00, The 1971 Memorial Day Parade will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 29. The parade will form at 1 p.m. in the Florin Ward of Mount Joy, starting with the first Division at Angle street, then moving on Main street to Park avenue. The judges stand will be located midway on the route, at the National Central Bank. The parade will consist of 13 bands, 12 marching units and a float division, EMERGENCY MEDICAL CALLS SUNDAY DR. DAVID SCHLOSSER THE BULLETIN'S Cheer Club Listed below is the name of a shut-in, an elderly person, or some other member of our community to whom a card or a message of any kind would mean much. Your thoughtful- ness will be deeply appreciat- ed by them and their famil- ies. MRS. MABEL WRIGHT R.D. 1, Box 181 M Mount Joy, Pa. Mrs. Wright is housebound and bedfast most of the time. Floats with a patriotic theme still may be entered in the parade by contacting Lee Ellis, parade chairman, Members of the Mount Joy American Legion and Veter- ans of Foreign Wars will at- tend services in a body on Sunday morning, May 30, at St. Mark’s United Methodist church, Those who plan to attend will meet in front of the church at 10 a.m. The Rev. R. W. Kohler, pastor of the St. Mark’s Unit- ed Methodist church, will be the speaker for the annual Memorial Day services on Monday, May 30 in Memor- ial Park, Beginning at 10 a.m. the services will be in charge of the American Legion and the V.F.W, Special music will be pro- vided by the elementary schools sixth grade chorus of about 90 boys and girls. The annual Jaycee-Joycee- ette Memorial Day Festival will be held Saturday, May 29 at the Mount Joy Fire Hall. Co-chairmen Mr. and Mrs. Clay Aument and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eshleman have announced their plans for "a fun-filled day for peo- ple of all ages. Food stands and the baked goods stand will open at 11 am. and continue through- out the day. Game stands will open at 11 a. m. and will open after the parade and will remain open until 11 p.m. Eleven stands have been planned this year, old favorites and some new. New additions include “Prin- cess Parlor,” and “Sock it to Me.” The Grab Bag stand will have many useful items at low prices. A dance for young people will be held at the Fire Hall from -11, music by “The Hands of Time”. The Mount Joy Business & Professional Women’s Club will sponsor the Girls of the Month in theMountJoyMem- orial Day parade. The Girls of the Month, all Donegal high school seniors, will be riding in convertibles with the Boys of the Month, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mount Joy. The girls and the months they represent are: Patricia Greiner - September; Steph- anie Shank - October; Susan Gerberich - November; Carol Zimmerman - December; Gail Kendig - January; Elizabeth Hallgren - February; Carol Houseal - March; Brenda Gai- ner - April; Gail Geib - May; Mary Jane Eshleman - June. The Mount Joy Business & Professional Women’s Club will sponsor a Handcraft and Hobby Show on Saturday, May 29th from 10 a.m. to 6 pm. in the former Booth Store, 52 East Main street, owned by Dr. and Mrs, Jas. Elvin, Marietta street, who donated the use of the build- ing to the B.P.W, club for their project. Wins County Drew Hostetter, Donegal high schools No. 1 tennis man Monday afternoon won the county singles championship with a tremendous 7-5, 6-1 win over Manheim Central’s Tom Sweitzer. Played at Manheim Town- ship, the match virtually was a continuation of a 22 hour called affair between the two earlier in the season. At that time they had play- ed to a draw when finally the match was c¢ alled and the points divided. Monday however, Hostet- ter began pulling away and won the first set 7 - 5. But, it took nearly two hours. The second went better for Hostetter, son of Mr. and Mrs, Gerald Hostetter, of 68 West Donegal street, and he took the 6 - 1 for the title, Sweitzer is regarded as a tremendous school boy tennis player, and he has known few defeats. It was Hostet- ter’s first win from him. A year ago Sweitzer was runnerup for the Lancaster singles titles. Spring Cencert The Donegal elementary schools will present a Spring Concert Tuesday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Riverview Elementary school auditori- um. Participating in the pro- gram will be the 90 voice choir, made up of sixth grade boys and girls, under the di- rection of Mrs. Ethel Broske and John Eyer, and the Don- egal Elementary band, under the direction of Morrell Shields. Shields also is direc- tor of the Flutophone classes which will play several sel- ections. ME
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