TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1871 - EDITORIAL Sometimes the wisdom of Solomon is needed! Sometimes wisdom is needed to actually define the problem. Sometimes, even when the problem is known and all concerned are interested in solution, the answer elusive. One of the toughest situations to approach in ‘Mount Joy is the existence in the borough of two very fine fire companies and how to deal with the total fire protection situation in the community. Over the years both Friendship and Florin com- panies have done highly commendable service for not only town areas in which they are located but for the surrounding rural districts. However, in recent years the borough has grown into one single community with financing obliga- tions to both companies. Until the past few months, rolling equipment of both companies was 20 years old and some far more. Each company has taken steps to remedy the aging problem at a cost of approximately $80,000. Recently, by hard personal work, Florin com- pany has erected a fine new building. With a mater- ial contribution from the borough, members have given hundreds of man hours to the construction project. In the meantime, the Borough Council is con- * cerned about the total fire protection situation. It has been said, time and again, that this community can not afford to support two fire companies. Yet, it has been doing just that. A recent study showed that it costs $120 every time Friendship Company is called out. Florin shows a $147.00 figure. The question of fire protection in surrounding rural areas continues to concern the borough. There is a feeling that townships should contribute more generously to support the firemen. Every year township fire needs are growing. More homes, schools and other properties are being erected at greater and greater value. Township gov- enments make appropriations for fire protection but most find themselves in a squeeze to help two or three companies because that many regularly stand watch and send equipment when needed. Thus, con- tributions are relatively low. ; The entire situation is well known to the firemen themselves and some are very interested in finding some way out of the cross currents. Some, of course, are reluctant to see the total problem. How to ease the total problem of finance, person- nel, equipment and property and at the same time Solomon himself should solve. provide adequate fire protection is one which 4 be asked to nel JR We ought to hear at least one little song every day, read a good poem, see a first-rate painting, and if possible speak a few sensible words. —Johonn Wolfgang Von Goethe You will find, as you look back upon your life, that the moments that stand out are the moments when you have done things for others. —Henry Drummond The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by. The saint is the man who walks through the dark paths of the world, himself a light. —Felix Adler If one only wished to be happy, this could be eas ily accomplished; but we wish to. be happier than oth- er people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are. —Montesquieu To live in the presence of great truths, to be deal- ing with eternal laws, to be led by permanent ideals— that is what keeps a man patient when the world ignores him, and calm and unspoiled when the world praises him. —Francis G. Peabody VITAL STATISTICS DEATHS Mrs. Paul S. Frank, 81, of Mount Joy Mrs. Victor D. Heisey, 74, formerly of Mount Joy. Mrs, Samuel Ebersole, 72, Bainbridge : Mrs. William R. Warfel, 73, Landisville Mu Nn hk BIRTHS A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Randy L. Enck, Manheim A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. C. Ray Hershey, Manheim R. D 1 A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Honberger, Landis- ville A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Forry, Mount Joy R2 A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Baltozer, Mount Joy R2 A son to Mr. and Mrs. William Becker, Mount Joy A son to Mr. and Mrs. Verlin Wilson, Landisville LE (2 TH RF =F 8 Peter Paul Makes Report The board of directors of Peter Paul, Inc., at its meet- ing last week declared the regular quarterly dividend of $.30 per share payable Sept. 1, 1971, to stockholders of record at the close of busi- ness August 13, 1971. Consolidated net sales for the six months ended June 30 1971, were $34,084,000, as compared to $34,355,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1970. Consolidated earnings for period, were $2,022,000 or $.96 per share, as compared to $1,884,000 or $.89 per share for the six months end- ed June 30, 1970. The 1970 figures have been restated to reflect the acquis- ition of the Delicious Cookie Company, which was acquir- ed on the basis of a pooling of interest. Such restatement does not change earnings per share, 5 - The teacher THE BULLETIN, MOUNT JOY, PA. Playground Nears End Other Editors - - Are Saying AN INTERESTING EXPERIMENT The philosophy of taking “from each according to his ability,” and giving “to each according to his need” sounds humane and has had a sub- stantial following among so- cialist, communist and ideal- istic young. A New York high school teacher conducted an inter- esting experiment with his students. He suggested to them that they take away 20 grade points from those who made a grade of 95 on a test, giving them to those who made only 55 on the same test. This way both would receive a passing mark. The brighter or more diligent stu- dents would be contributing in accordance with their abi- lity, while the less intelligent —or less diligent — students would receive in accordance with their need. The instructor then specul- ated with his students as to the probable results if he were to actually apply this socialist - communist philoso- phy. The first result, it was discovered, would be that the highly productive stud- ents would lose the incentive to work for higher grades. The second result, it was learned, would be that the less productve students would be relieved of their obliga- tion to study or to produce. observed that, “at that point, in order ‘for anyone to survive, the ‘auth- ority’ would have no alterna- tive but to begin a sysem of compulsory labor and punish- ments against even the low producers . . . ” This is precisely what hap- pens in an entire society when productive incentive is taxed to death and the non-produc- ers ride on the backs of the producers. And this is exactly what some Americans who seem to be going gung-ho for imitat- ing the communists should consider before they sell their own country down the river of no return. The recent abortive effort of students and professional protesters in the national capital was well handled by Washington - law enforcement officers. It is now at last clear that the overwhelming majority of Americans is tired of the asinine spectacle of school children (plus a few Communist agitators trying to run the nation with mob tac- tics, But what continued to dis- appoint every thinking Am- erican is the utterly stupid performance of so many ra- dio and television newsmen. Once again, during the recent Washington fiasco these news- men crowded around self- righteous students and other children trying to tell the nation how it should function and how to formulate its for- eign policy — in the streets. They provided air time for these juvenile views continu- ously throughout the day. When will such suckered reporters finally realize that the self-righteous pronounce- ments of youngsters such as Rennie Davis are of no spec- ial significance? If children know best how to run the government they would have been doing so in many coun- tries for hundreds of years. Too many television and ra- dio news hawks can’t finally grasp this fact. And the na- tion is also waiting, painfully for their enlightenment that every demonstration is not big news, —Ephrata Review Americans “Indians” were so named because a 2nd cen- tury Egyptian believed the earth was only 18,000 miles around! Columbus trusted the ancient scholar’s map and thought he had found the Indies! When in need of printing remember The Bulletin. : & § The fifth week of play- ground started out with a Newspaper Costume Show on Monday afternoon. Win- ners were, Most colorful, Wendy Germer. Cutest idea, Shawn Maxwell, Cutest slo- gan, Lori Sagerer. Most un- usual, Kim Brown, Most or- iginal, Kelly Brown, Wednesday was a very busy day at the playground. Everyone was getting things ready for the Carnival that evening. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves playing the games and eating pizza and hot dogs. A special “thank you’ is given to all mothers that baked things for the Bake Table. Also a “thank you’ to the mothers that helped at the Carnival, The winners of the Candy Guess were, Stacy Ricedorf, Angela Fry, Sharon Gehman and John Thomas. Winners of the Hobby Show were, Most unusual, Bonnie Baker, Largest collection, Lori Sagerer, Teresa Husband Nicest display, Lori Thomas, Tammy Fry. Most artistic, Ed Kreider. Most educational, Lynn Witmer, Renee Hus- band. Most valuable, Edward Grimsey. Most creative, Bill Brown, Cutest hobby, Jo Beth Schaeffer, Debbie Krei- der and Kathy Breneman. Sportiest, Bill Bell. The point leaders for the week are: Beginners, Lori Sagerer, Kelly Brown, Beth Gainer, John Crider, Kerry ‘Shreiner, Jéff Freed & Dean Brian. Intermediates, Teresa Husband, Jacquie Jo Zeller, Becky Ruhl, Johnny Day, Lynn Witmer and Dean Zim- merman. Seniors, Bonnie Ba- ker, Carol Fackler, Debbie Gainer, John Thomas, Albert Newlin and John Hayman. On August 5, Thursday A. M., there will be a peanut scramble and Thursday even- ing is Awards Night. There will be games and a penny scramble. Awards will be giv- en to the boys and girls with the highest number of points. sk * * Grandview During the week of July 26 (entitled Indian Week) the Grandview playground spon- sored a number of various activities which included an Indian costume contest Wed- nesday morning, succeeded by an archery demonstration. The archery program consist- ed of a description of the correct usage concluded by a voluntary participation of the children. Thursday after- noon a tug-of-war contest oc- curred followed by a sponge bombardment. The week of August 2 will include such activities as a pet show, a crazy hat contest a past and future costume contest and a boy and a girl sleep-out. Wednesday after- noon an intermediate and senior bike hike will be tak- en from Grandview play- ground to Maytown and back Also scheduled was a movie entitled Moon Pilot. The playground session will be culminated by the presen- tation of awards Thursday evening. No playground will be held Thursday morning. k sk sk Maytown The highlight of the May- town playground for the The Mount Joy. BULLETIN 11 EAST MAIN STREET MOUNT JOY, PA., 17552 Published Weekly on Wednesdays Except Fourth of July Week and Christmas Week (50 Issues Per Year) Richard A. Rainbolt 2s Editor ft and > lap = Publisher —— Subscription Rate— $3.00 per year by mail $3.50 Outside Lancaster County Advertising rates upon request. Entered at the post office at Mount Joy, Penna., as second class mail under the Act of March 3, 1879. i BF La 8:30 PAGR § week of July 26 was a pizaa sale which was designed to raise money for a field trip to be held the last week of playground. The frozen piasas were sold at $1 each and all week the playground -child- ren scouted around town to friends and relatives for ord- ers. High salesmen were Susie Heineman, Greg Nell, Susie Zeiters and Sharon Long A profit of $42 was made from the sale, With the help of these profits, a playground field trip to Lancaster Wax Museum will be. taken Fri- day, Aug. 6, the last day of _ playground. A hearty congra- tulations goes to each mem- ber of the playground who sold pizzas and a warm thank you to the community mem- bers who cooperated with: the children. Wednesday, July 28, an overnight sleepout was held on playground property. Oe- casional showers didn’t danjpp- en the enthusiasm of the 25 boys and girls who spent the night at the playground. On the morning, before regular playground hours, the two groups rejoined forces under the pavilion for a breakfast of eggs & bacon, cooked ov- er a grill. Activities for the last week of playground include: free swim, a field trip Friday, Au- gust 6 to the wax museum | Dutch Wonderland, and Fri- day evening’s finale, an a- wards night to which play- ground members are warmly welcomed. Marietta Besides last week’s regular activities two tennis ball games were played. Alsp on Friday a watermelon treat was given to all registered children. Major activities planned for this week are a full-length movie, an overnight hike and awards night Thursday night. Parents are urged to attend as a show and display of crafts will be held. * * Arts and Crafis The seniors and intermedi- ates will make jewelry. The beginners will be an art con- test. Mount Joy winners in cut paper work, lst, Kathy Bren- neman; 2nd, Sandy Halde- man; 3rd, Ken Fry. Maytown String picture Be- ginners, 1st, Sharon Long; 2nd, Bonnie Drace; 3rd, Lynn Hart. Grandview © Art Contest Seniors, 1st, Ross Neiss and Sylvia Neiss; 2nd, Brenda Eb- erly; 3rd, Melissa Wetzel: Marietta String Pictures, Beginners, 1st, Barry Mess; 2nd, Steve Neal; 3rd, Thomas McKain. - List Bus Routes For Day Camp A schedule of the bus stops to serve Donegal Neighbor- hood Girl Scouts who will be attending Cornwall Day camp from August 9 to 13 has been released. Two buses have been. sched- uled. Stops are as follows—(Time of return shown in paren- theses): Community House Marietta (4:30); Eater's Corner, 8:35 (4:25); Maytown. Square, 8:45 (4:15); Engle’s Toll Gate Road, 8:50 (4:10). Johnson's Garage, 8:45 (4:30); Florin Fire House, 8:5@ (4:25); Chocolate Ave. and Donegal Springs Road, 8:53 (4:23); Memorial Park, 8:55 (4:20); Boro Park, 9:30 (4:15). sk x 3k BUS AT PARK The bus for the stop at the Mount Joy borough park to pick up girls for the Corn- wall Day Camp of the Done- gal Neighborhood Girl Scouts will arrive there at 9 a.m. in- stead of 9:30 am. as previ- ously announced. It will re- turn the girls there at 4:15 p, m, When in need of printing remember The Bulletin.
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