LEE 5 oe Deaths ELLA BAKER KERCHER Mrs, Ella Baker Kercher, 95, widow of the Rev. George A. Kercher, formerly of Mt. Joy, died Saturday af'{ rnoon, Sept. 9 in the Hassler Nursing Home, Shillington. Mrs. Kercher lived in Mt. Joy from 1916 until 1937 while her husband was pastor of Trinity Lutheran church. Upon the Rev. Mr, Kercher’s death, she lived in Pottstown Hassler until moving to the Nursing Home three years ago. Services were held Wednes- day at Pottstown and burial was made in the Trappe Lu- theran church cemetery. CLAYTON L. BELL Clayton L. Bell, 81, of 270 ‘W. Front St., Marietta, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday: Sept. 11, at his home. He was the husband of Alice Shoemaker Bell, Born in Marietta, the son of the late John and Anna Frady Bell, he was retired from Wyeth Laboratories, Marietta. Besides his wife, he is sur- vived by one son, Clayton F. of Mount Joy, and one grand- son. Services are arranged for 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, from the Smedley funeral home followed by burial in the Mar- ietta cemetery. CHARLES F. LoCURTO Charles F. LoCurto, 58, of 510 E. Market St., Marietta, died unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 10, at 5:45 p.m, at Wil- liamsport while visiting his daughter and son-in-law, He was employed at the New Cumberland Army De- pot. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church, Mari- etta. the Holy Name Society of the church, the Knights of Columbus in Columbia: and Elks Lodge 1073 also of Col- umbia. He: was a veteran of World War II. having served in the Army Engineer Battalion in Rhineland, Germany. The husband of Stasia Ko- zinst:i LoCurto, he was born in New York City, a son of the late Joseph and Jessie Ma- scarella LoCurto. In addition to his widow, he is survived by three daugh- ters. Jessie, wife of Michael MceDovitt, Willlamsport; Pat- riciz, wife of Phillip Sinegar, Mount Joy and Teresa LoCur- to of Pittsburgh; one son, Jo- seph C. LoCurto, at home, seven grandchildren; two bro- thers, R. Jay LaCurto, Staten Island, N. Y. and John J. Lo- Curio of River's Edge, N, J; and (wo sisters, Angelina Sar- acenn of Brooklyn: N. Y. and Auzostina LaCorto of Brook- lyn. N. VY. Services were held Wednes- day, Sept. 13, from the Smed- ley funeral home and the St. Mary's Catholic church. Bur- ial was made in the St. Peter’s Catholic cemetery, Klinesville. O=CAR G. STRICKLER Oz~ar G. Strickler, 67, of 210 E. Ross - St., Lancaster, died unexpectedly at 11:05 p. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at his m. home. Death was attributed to 2 heart attack. His wife, Melva Cover Strickler, died in 1944. Strickler, formerly of Mt, Joy, was a resident of Lan- caster county all his life, He was a retired farmer and for a number of years drove a bulk milk truck in the Mount Joy area. He was last amployed as a tobacco buyce for Lancaster Leaf To- bacco Co. Inc. Strickler, a former member of ihe Donegal Presbyterian church, Mount Joy Rl, was born in Rapho Twp., a gon:-of and “Annie TARE the date Amos Gainer Stricklerd= a= He is survived by the fol- lowing children: Jean. wife of Donald Rice, Lancaster; Cath- erine, wife of Walter Gallag- her Jr., Mount Joy; Kenneth Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Henry, Manheim; Robert, Columbia; Amos. Lititz, and Patricia, wife of Kenneth Chant, Lan- caster; 21 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 broth- ers, John, Lancaster; William of New Castle, Del., and Nor- man, Mount Joy, and two sis- ters, Mabel, wife of Mylin- Haverstick, Willow Street. and Edna, wife of Joseph Wolge- muth, Mount Joy. Services were held Satur- day, Sept. 9, from the Sheetz funeral home and burial was made in the Kraybill ceme- tery. Medical Office Drive Reports It was announced this week by General Chairman Robert Maderia that the Northwest Lancaster County Medical As- sociation Building Fund has now passed the $200,000 mark. This is the first phase of our campaign objective,” said Maderia, ‘and now we move to the second phase — the telethon.” Maderia explained that Phase 2 of the building fund drive— the telethon—was to get un- derway on Wednesday even- ing, Sept. 13 and run through Oct. 11. Maderia stated that a bat- tery of phones has been set up in the Association’s office and will be manned nightly, Monday through Thursday, 7 to 9 o'clock, for the next four weeks, by a volunteer force. French Guest “Hospitality” and ‘‘generous- ity” were the key words as a 23-year-old French girl Tues- day noon described a six-week stay in Mount Joy. Miss Annick Lerendu, who lives within 10 miles of Paris, talked to Rotarians and their guests Tuesday noon at the service club's noon luncheon meeting, held at Hostetters, She is part of Rotary In- ternational’s program of Inter- national Living. Annually hundreds of boys and girls from around the world spend times in the homes of Rotar- ians to better understand the culture of the host country. Miss Lerendu said that the hospitality and generousity of the Mount Joy club and its host families has touched her very much, She admitted that many pre-conceived ideas about Am- erica were incorrect and that she does not understand the way of life in the States. For instance, she thought, as do many Frenchmen, she said, that Americans are so busy that they take no time for their families, Not so, she said. American people are very friendly, she observed, while Frenchmen are more formal, She was surprised that so many people, total strangers, spoke to her on the streets of Mount Joy. Of American TV, she said, “there are too many adver- tisements.”” Too, she observed that “no one walks. You al- ways ride.” Asked what “new foods” ‘she had had here, she laughed “peanut butter.” “Can you handle our lang- uage well enough to “think” in English? “Yes, I even dream in it,” Miss Lerendu revealed. In answer to a question con- cerning drugs in France am- ong the young people, she an- swered, “Yes, we have a drug problem, especially in the big cities. She was amazed by the size of buildings in New York and found Washington, D. C., “more pleasant” despite the obvieus contrast between the high and low economic levels of thes people. To Observe 20th Anniversary The Mount Joy Joycee-ettes will celebrate their 20th anni- versary on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Central Hotel. The lo- cal group was organized in July of 1952 with 13 charter members. Mrs, Nicholas Leit- ner was elected the first Pres- ident. All past, present and future Joycee-ettes are urged to attend with a special invi- tation to all the past presi dents. Socializing will begin at 6:30 p.m,, with dinner at 7p m. The regular membership meeting will begin at 8 o'clock with Mrs. C. Richard Hall- gren, President, presiding. Following the business meet- ing a special program design- ed to jog the memory will be presented, which will include a brief history of the past 20 years. Scrapbooks and other memorabilia will be on dis- play including some “oldie” but “goodie” pictures. Reservations for the even- ing may be made by calling Mrs. Pat Moran, 333 Marietta Ave.. Mount Joy, Phone 653- 4657. Social prosperity means men are happy, the citizens free, the nation great.” A thought for the day: British writer Hector Hugh Monro said, “Women and ele- phants never forget an inju- ry”’ JUDGE LEARNED HAND Judge Learned Hand of the U. S. Second Circuit Court died in New York City at 89 on Aug. 18, 1961. Makes Talk The speaker, who is a col- lege graduate with 11 years of training in English lan- guage, did the higher educa- tion work in the field of mar- keting research. She was introduced by Dr. David E. Schlosser, program chairman and club vice-presi- dent, Marietta PTO Plans Season A series of programs for the 1972-73 school year of the PTO of Riverview school has been released by the pres- ident, Patrick Kenney, The outline provides a wide range pertaining to schools and related subjects of vital interest to patrons. The schedule is as follows: Oct. 10, (Tuesday), “Com- pilation of Community Resour- ces,” list distilled from-parent suggestions; Thursday, Nov. 9, combin- ed PTO meeting of all elemen- tary groups in Donegal Dis- trict; Monday, Dec. 11, Dr. Ralph Coleman will speak on school finances in Donegal District; Tuesday, January 9 Social Awareness; What is the Affir- wative Action Program of the School District? Thursday, Feb. 8, Parent effectiveness training session for members; Monday, March 12, Dr. Wil- liam Hutchinson, Lancas)r pediatrician speaking on “Hu man Growth and Develop- ment”; Tuesday, Apr. 10, the Green Circle program explained to parents; Thursday, May 10, “Drug Abuse” as related to Marietta. Members of the planning committee are: Mrs. Morris Mengle, Mrs. Don Winters, Mrs. Joanne Elliot, Mrs, How- ard Sipling, Mrs. Joseph Gil- martin, The Rev. Robert May, John deVitry, John Sauter, Morr's Mengle: Mrs. June Ril- ey, Mrs. John Bowers and Robert Kaylor. Justin Morgan, who start- ed'the line of finely bred Mor- gan horses, is buried in Chel- sea; Vi, WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 13, 1972 ... WEDDINGS :-- BAUTISTA — CAMPBELL The marriage of Miss Sha- ron Louise Campbell to Jos- eph Richard Bautista took place Saturday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Trinity Evangelic- al Congregational church, in Manheim, with the Rev. Wil- liam A. Stephens officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Campbell, Manheim R4. She was graduated from Manheim Central high school. She is employed by Herr and Company. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph A. Bautista, Mount Joy Rl. He was graduated from WwW. T. Clark (N.Y.) high school. He is employed by Herr and Company. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor length gown of batique accent- ed with embroidered lace and ruffles. Miss Patricia Kauffman of Manheim was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. David Gainer, Manheim, Miss Carol Campbell, sister of the bride: and Miss Pamela Bautista, sis- ter of the bridegroom. Serving as best man was David Bautista, brother of the bridegroom. Ushers were BYy- ron Wright, Elizabethtown, Dennis Campbell, brother of the bride, and Warren Penny- packer, Elizabethtown, Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Hostet- ter’s Mount Joy. OBERHOLTZER — BENDER The marriage of Miss Shir- lene Mae Bender, 2886 Har- risburg pike, to Paul Leon Ob- erholtzer took place Saturday at the Christ Lutheran church in Elizabethtown, with Rev. Henri A. Eberly officiating. The bride is the daughter of Charles K. Bender; Mt. Joy, and Mrs. Arleen Spioo, Lan- caster. She attended Donegal high school. She is employed by Donegal Industries, Inc., Mt. Joy. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Ob- erholtzer, Elizabethtown RI. He was graduated from Eli- zabethtown high school. He is employed by Bachman Choco- late Mfg. Co., Mount Joy. Given in marriage by her brother: Ronald Charles Ben- der, the bride wore a floor- length gown of satin, styled with Alencon lace with cover- Stationed in Florida U. S. Air Force Captain David E. Greer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam H. Greer of 2 East High street, Maytown, has arrived for duty at Tyn- dall AFB, Florida. Captain Greer is assistant staff judge advocate for the 4756th Air Base Group, a part of the Aerospace Defense Command which protects the U. S. against hostile aircraft and missiles, He previously served at Ubon Royal Thai AFB, Thailand. The captain, a 1962 gradu- ate of Donegal high school, rece'ved his A.B. deree in '66 from Gettysburg college and was commissioned there thru the Air Force Reserve Offic- ers Training Corps program. He earned his J.D. degree in 1969 at Mercer University Law School, Macon, Ga. ORVILLE WRIGHT Aviation pioneer Orville Wright was born on August 19, 1871, ITCHING LIKE MAD? Get this doctor's formula! Zemo speedily stops torment of externally caused itching... of eczema, minor skin irritations, non- poisonous insect bites. Desensitizes nerve endings. Kills millions of sur- face germs. ‘De-itch” skin with ..Zemo—Liquid or Ointment. ed button trim, Miss Brucette D. Sheetz of Mountville was maid of honor Bridesmaids were Mrs. Bonita L. Hummer, sister of the bride, Fast Petersburg, and Miss Carol A. Kranch, Eliza- bethtown. Serving as best man was Donald Bailey of Elizabeth- town. Ushers were Wayne A, Hummer, East Petersburg, and Doug Methany, Mount Joy. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Am- erican Legon, Mount Joy. The couple will live in Mt. Joy. McKENNA — FOX Miss Margaret Mary Fox, daughter ~ of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Fox of Harrisburg, became the bride of Edmond Gerald McKenna Jr,, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond G. Me- Kenna, 424 Sunset St., Mount Joy, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Holy Family Catholic church, Harrisburg, with the Rev. Dominick A. Mammarella officiating Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attend- ed by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert Fox, as matron of hon- or. Bridesmaid was Miss Mar- guerite Kinkdom, cousin of the bride. Thomas Kirk served as best man. Ushers were Robt, Fox, brother of the bride, and Jos, Shiffler. The bride was attired in a floor-lengeh gown of peou de soie trimmed in Alencon lace. She wore a matching bandeau headpiece. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Eric Resturant, Harrisburg. The couple will reside at Village Green Apartments, Elizabeth- town. The bride was graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg, Harris- burg Area Community College and the Capitol Campus of Penn State university, Middle- town. She is employed by the Elizabethtown School District. The bridegroom was gradu- ated from Cardinal Dougherty high school, Philadelphia, and attended Temple university, Philadelphia. He served in the U. S. Army for two years, in- cluding a tour of duty in Viet- nam. He is employed as sales representative for Schick, Inc, Lancaster. pe Engagements —_— a KNORR — FLOYD Jacob H. Floyd. 38 West Banbridge St., Elizabethtown, announce the engagement of his daughter, Miss Kay Floyd to Raymond Thomas Knorr. She is alco the daughter of the late Mrs. Mabel C. Floyd. The bride-elect was gradu- ated from Elizabethtown high school and is a senior at Eliz- abethtown College, majoring in elementary education. Mr. Knorr is the sen of Mr, and Mrs. Raymond B. Knorr of West Main Street, Mt. Joy. He was graduated from Donegal high school and is a senior at West Chester State College, majoring in health physical education. . BIXLER — WOLGEMUTH Mr. and Mrs. John Wolge- muth, Elizabethtown R3, an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary Wolgemuth, to Lee Bixler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bix- ler, South Market street. Miss Wolgemuth was grad- vated from Lancaster Menno- nite high school in 1972 and is employed part-time by the American Finance Corp., Lan- caster. Her fiance was graduated from Donegal high school in 1970 and is employed. by El- wood Buckwalter, gontractor, Mount Joy. A 1973 Summer wedding is planned. BERG
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