Page 2 - Mount Joy Bulletin January 16, 1974
—EDITORIAL-
“Build a better mousetrap!”’
That is an admonition often given young people
all across the land by those who have lived long
enough to know the ways of the world.
The bit of wisdom, of course, continues with
the promise that if the better trap is built, the
“world will beat a path to your door.”
One young woman in this community is
proving the truth of that philosophy. She is Betty
Groff, who has hit a new high in her adventure in
good eating. :
In addition to entertaining the famous and the
critics, Betty now has written a cook book which
bids well to bring her added acclaim.
Betty and Abe Groff’s success is a well-known
story, locally. Most everyone knows how they
have used their beautiful farm home and their
skills in the kitchen to attract those who love
good cooking from just about anywhere you want
to mention.
Young people too often think that if they could
“just get away’, perhaps to the city, maybe to
some other town, to a distant state, into a dif-
ferent business or into some exotic type of work -
then they would be successful!
But success is where a better product is made.
The Groffs are making it right at home - far from
the distant glitter; near ‘Mount Joy; along a
country road, and - yes, as seen from the road -
behind the barn. |
They have built something special, something
now known far and near and there is now a well-
beaten path to their door on Pinkerton road.
A strong voice for conservatism -in local
government has been muted!
As of January 1, Albert Kleiner is no longer a
member of the Mount Joy Borough Council,
having been defeated for re-election in the 1973
primary.
A man who has been a member of council since
Florin was annexed in 1973, Kleiner has
represented well the conservative element of the
community in an admirable way.
Knowledgeable, articulate and fearless, he
was a constant watchdog of the public treasury.
No proposal for the expenditure of money -
whether a large or small amount - went
unchallenged.
Kleiner, a rugged individualist, with a stance
for frugality, conservatism and conservation,
probably represented the total attitude of more
taxpayers of the community than any other two
councilmen.
He represented a large segment of the
community as he ‘spent public money as he
would his own money.”’ In fact, because of the
deep obligation he felt for maintaining a public
trust, he may have been more deliberate with the
public’s interest than he could have been with
that which was totally his own and without
answer to taxpayers.
Over the years, Kleiner served not only as a
councilman, he was secretary of the body and
served as the president.
He became a student of local government and
to a great extent his dedication to the office was
something of a personal hobby with him. Over
the years, he had become well known throughout
the entire county as a knowledgeable and
dedicated councilman.
Not all members of the community totally
appreciated his conservative viewpoint. But,
there are few who can help but admire his
rugged dedication and tenacious adherence to
the principles in which he believes.
His service to the community has been large,
has truly represented the people not only of the
RH ER a A A a I a CE ee
By Martha Epler
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IN THE PRESENCE OF MINE ENEMIES
By Howard and Phyllis Rutledge, with Mel and Lyla White
Published by Fleming H. Revell Cp., 1973
Shortly after the release of
our POW’s in February,
there were many articles in
the nation’s periodicals
describing conditions en-
dured by the captives in
North Vietnam.
We read these articles with
interest, hoping that one of
the returned prisoners would
soon publish a personal, in-
depth account of his cap-
tivity.
Captain Howard Rutledge
has done just that.
His heroic story of a seven-
year ordeal as a prisoner is
moving and compelling. It is
a story of struggle against
evil mental and physical
forces and his victory over
them.
Rutledge writes and gives
testimony to a renewed and
revitalized faith in God as a
result of his imprisonment.
In fact, herein lies the
central message of his book.
He believes that if it had not
been for the strength that
God gave him in his time of
trial, he quite literally,
would have died. Rutledge,
in a sense, had nothing, but
gained everything---a new
sense of life and a new sense
of self.
He found what things are
really worthwhile. In his own
words, ‘“‘In spite of my
in prison, it
became easier to thank God
for his gifts. It almost
seemed that the less
possessions I had, the more
significant His really worth--
while gifts became to me.”
The author confesses to
having been alienated from
God at an early age.
However, it was during the
darkest hours of his im-
prisionment, that he gave his
life over to God. It was in a
dark, filthy torture room
where he was chained for
twenty-eight days that he
promised to love and serve
his Creator. His experience
was not unique. A fellow
prisoner once made the cry,
“Seek God here! This is
where you'll find Him!”
According to Rutledge,
many POWs found the
confining aspect of prison to
be worse than the element of
physical abuse. Solitary
confinement, used as a
means to break the men
down, played havoc with the
mind. As a result, the men
employed various
techniques to occupy their
minds. Rutledge claims to
have built five complete
houses, mentally, nail-by-
nail. He recalled and
reconstructed his past life,
but by bit.
Most of all, he claims to
have found the greatest
satisfaction from recalling,
peicemeal, bits of scripture
and stanzas from old gospel
hymns. Many times his
recollections were inac-
curate and out or order, but
they were his greatest
sustaining force.
Another valuable lesson
we learn through Rutledge is
a renewed appreciation for
each other as human beings.
The author writes of his days
in “solitary.” Here his only
contact with other
Americans was the coded
message sent by fellow
POW’s---tapped out by
brooms and by sandals going
down the hall! (The
prisoners were forbidden to
use verbal communication
under penalty of severe
torture.) Through their
clandestine methods,
however, they did com-
municate and share most
intimately. There was
‘survival through com-
munity’’ and their motto
became ‘‘unity before self.”
If a lucky prisoner received
a package, he requested its
contents be shared fully with
his fellow prisoners.
Perhaps the most
emotionally charged portion
of the book involves the time
area of the community from which he was
elected but of the entire borough.
Albert Kleiner’s voice and his manner of
leadership will be missed in the council chamber
and those people of the community who are of a
conservative bent have lost a fearless champion.
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Do with me what you will
Strawberries in the sea
As we are now
»Maigret and the bum
But I wouldn’t have missed it for the world!
I never danced at the White House
Trial and terror: short stories
of fact and fiction
Trouping: how the show came to town
The Christmas mouse
The Baron and the arrogant artist
Inspector West at home
The curious affair of the third dog
Theophilus North
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by Max Smith
The proper insurance
coverage on real estate and
personal property is one
thing that has needed
frequent attention in recent
years. We suggest that all
property owners take a look
at their coverage and be sure
that it will cover the
replacement cost. In many
cases the coverage is only to
cover original building costs.
This will surely not be
enough if the building has
any age to it. Your local
insurance agent has no doubt
made this suggestion a
number of times during the
past decade and it might be
time to take another look. At
this time of the year barns
are full of livestock, sup-
plies, and in some cases,
farm machinery and
adequate coverage is
essential. Don’t be caught
with a serious fire and only
enough coverage to cover the
original construction costs.
Even though we are in the
dead of winter according to
the calendar it is hot too
early to be giving some
thought to the. ordering of
seed supplies for the coming
of the prisoners’ release.
Rutledge describes with
dramatic detail, the sen-
sations he felt before and
during his homecoming.
The last few chapters of
the book are written by the
Captain’s wife, Phyllis. She
describes her ordeal as a
wife of a POW and the years
that ran parallel to his
captivity. Also we must
mention the illustrations in
the book. They are most
unique - and probably most
accurate - as they are done
by a fellow POW, Gerald
Coffee.
“In the Presence of Mine
Enemies’ is a book to read,
consider, and ponder.
Ironically, it is true that
through the author’s
weakness came his greatest
strength!
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growing season. This is
always a good practice but
this year due to the possible
scarcity of some varieties, it
is very much in order. The
cost of the imputs is just as
high with poor quality seed
as it is with good certified
seeds. Order now when the
chances of getting the kind
and amount of seed needed is
much better than later in the
spring. Local seedsmen will
also appreciate early orders
so they can satisfy the
customer and relieve the
spring rush. It is our thought
to deal with local, reliable
seed dealers rather than go
for the bargain with a
stranger. Certified seed
from a reliable dealer might
be a bit higher at the start,
but in most cases will give
more profitable and more
satisfactory results.
Again, we are aware of some
serious infections and losses
among our livestock
population due to contagious
infections. In this area with
high livestock numbers and
considerable traffic of both
man and beast, it takes
really careful management
ot keep down these in-
fections. Farmers them-
selves must be very careful
and use strict sanitary
measures at all times. Be
sure that you do not bring
home the infection on your
own footwear or clothing.
Also, be careful when adding
new animals to the herd or
flock and keep the new ones
segregated for several
weeks. Wild birds and stray
animals may also be the
cause of spreading in-
fections. These animals
should be kept to a minimum
and out of all buildings, if
possible. When the buildings
are infected with some
diseases such as IBR (red
nose) in cattle, then the
operation should be con-
ducted under the guidance of
the local veterinarian. Good
sanitation is very important
in modern livestock
production.
The spring lambing and
farrowing season is ap-
proaching for some livestock
producers. The importance
of having good facilities for
these new arrivals is very
profitable in most cases.
When born into cold barns
and pens many of the little
creatures will get chilled,
and then develop scours or
pneumonia. Most modern
farrowing barns have this
problem under control with
supplemental heat.
However, many sheep
producers may not have
such good conditions. The
electric heat lamp will save
new-born animals by making
the pens warmer and dry.
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