THE MOUNT JOY VOL. 73 NO. 44 ByR. A. R. There are a couple of things about the big-time basketball tournament finale we haven't gotten off the boards, as yet. Fans seem to be just a bit glad to have seen UCLA, which has dominated the colligiate hardwood scene for so long, taken down by N.C. State. But, we must point out that the trick was turned in a DOUBLE overtime struggle in a gymnasium which was packed to the rafters with hostility for the defending champions. While the Bruins were 3,000 miles from home, the Wolfpack was in its ‘home’ gym with a crowd howling for blood. It would have been far more appropriate for the two giants of collegiate basketball to have played it out on a ‘neutral’ court. Earlier in the season, at St. Louis (about as ‘‘neutral as possible’’) UCLA took a rather big victory. Secondly - N.C. State has won something of a tar- nished crown. A year ago the school was on probation and denied participation in the national tourney because of infractions of the recruiting rules. N.C. State paid its ‘“debt to society’’, but like the thief who hid his loot and served his time, the fruits of tran- sgression were preserved and later used for achieving acclaim and honor. The stones of the building were tainted. BULLETIN MOUNT JOY'S ONLY NEWSPAPER GLORIA LONGENECKER STARS MOUNT JOY, PENNA. APRIL 3, 1974 TEN CENTS ‘Brigadoon’ Delights Capacity Crowds “#% ‘“‘Brigadoon’’, complete with misty clouds rolling across the state to emphasize the fantasy which it was, delighted three packed houses last week and an ‘“‘extra’’ holdover performance Tuesday, night, April 2. Presented by Donegal high school, the two-act musical which has captivated theatre goers for nearly 25 years, was greeted by enthusiastic crowds which laughed, shed a tear and swelled with pride as the home-town youngsters played and sang with great talent. Scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights of last week, SRO crowds prompted the cast and staff to book another performance. Tuesday night of this week. To Gloria Longenecker, lovely soprano with range and purity, go major plaudits for making the mystical village of Brigadoon come alive - transported from the highlands of Scotland to the Donegal high school auditorium. Her starring role was of near- professional quality, both vocally and dramatically. Supporting her was Keith Smith Smith, whose romantic role, played very convincingly, reached its peak as he bid farewell to an impossible love while cannisters of carbon dioxide vapor poured their ethereal clouds across the stage. Steve Hassinger was a near ‘““shoe stopper’’ as the ‘rascal’ character. His was the principal comedy role. Opposite Hassinger was Sharon Zimmerman, who displayed a belting style in two big numbers. In one of the most unusual numbers - for an amateur production - Newton Kendig starred in the ‘Sword Dance” which featured acrobatic skill and dramatic acumen seldom seen in high school performance. “Brigadoon’’ has drawn much of its long-time popularity from its wealth of hit tunes, some of which were presented by Donegal with a vigorous 40-voice chorus, featuring color, movement and a well trained and disiciplined dance team of a dozen boys and girls. Because no musical is better than the pit orchestra which supports it, ‘‘Brigadoon’’, as given by Donegal, was superb. Drawing extra talent to combine with high school musicians and directed by Mrs. RoAnn J. Lau, the orchestra included more than a score of both professional and near- professionals. ‘Brigadoon’, because of its story and its musical score, always has been a favorite for threatre-in- the-round. Donegal took full ad- vantage of the possibilities, palying not only the full stage, but in front of the curtain and in he aisles. Some of the best scenes had multi-dimensional music from stage and the south aisle. The production - one of a long series of Broadway hit musicals at Donegal, beginning with ‘‘Li’l Abner’ - drew heavily upon the talents and expereince of many departments of Donegal high school - both students and faculty - for varied skills and for expert knowledge. Although presented by the D.H.S. music department, it was an ‘‘all-school’’ production. Mrs. Lau directed, Mrs. Mary- Margaret Peraro was dramatic coach and Mrs. Linda Mylin was choregrapher. R.AR. Good Friday Services April 12 - 1 to 3 P.M. The public is invited.’ The Mount Joy Inter-Church Council announces that community Good Friday services will be held this year at the Trinity Lutheran church. The April 12th service will begin at 1 p.m. with a preaching service with the Rev. W. Lester Koder delivering the sermon. Rev. Richard Kohler and Rev. Donald Whitsell will assist. Guest soloists will be Mrs. Joan Betty and Miss Marilyn Strominger. At 2 p.m. the drama, ‘‘No Name in the Street,” will be given by the Carivan Players. Frank R. Eichler Made Vice-President Of SICO Robert P. McGinley, president of SICO Company has announced three promotions. Franklin R. Eicheler has been promoted to vice president in addition to his present position of treasurer. He succeeds A. Eugene Hoover, who is retiring. ‘0b This and That’ by the editor’s wife After a winter spent within a tight little radius of 15 or 20 miles, it is refreshing to find that there is still a big, wide world out there beyond our doorstep! On this first journey beyond our doorstep, we didn’t really venture very far--only to Hagestown, Md., with our daughter and her husband Friday night. But it was interesting to travel roads we hadn’t seen for awhile, and to realize that maybe the gas crisis is over now, and that with moderation and judgment there can be other short trips this spring and summer! We found getting gasoline no problem. But then, even if there had been, we still could have made the trip on our Mount Joy tankful of gas! (Continued on Page 8) Robert Shank has ad- vanced to secretary from assistant secretary. He also will continue as assistant treasurer. Raymond T. Reinhart has been named assistant secretary. Eichler, a graduate of Mount Joy high school and Elizabethtown college, joined SICO in 1950. He is a member of the Administrative committee and a director of the com- pany. He is also a director, and assistant treasurer of the SICO Foundation, a non- profit organization which owns the company and uses its income to provide scholarships to students preparing to enter the teaching profession. Eichler is vice chairman of the Mount Joy Borough Authority and past president of the Mount Joy Lions Club, Historical Society Holds Charter Open Until March 15 The monthly meeting of the Mount Joy area Historical Society was held at Trinity Lutheran church at 7:30 p.m. March 15. Discussions of various activities took place which will be stated at a later date. A motion was made and passed to hold the charter open until August 23 for all approved members to be included as charter mem- bers. The public is invited to all meetings and also to become members if they so desire. The next meeting will be held Monday April 15, at Trinity Lutheran church. Award Honor Certificates To Twenty-Three Students Twenty-three members of the sgphomore class of Donegal high school have been awarded certificates of achievement for outstanding performance on the National Tests of Educational Development which were administered at Donegal high school in February. Certificate’s are awarded to students whose composite score is at or above the 90th percentile nationally. Donegal students receiving these certificates are: Timothy Arndt, Kathy J. Beach, K. Jean Bixler, Debra A. Blasick, Jeffrey M. LESTER AND JAMES ROBERTS, left and right are another Mount Joy father and son business combination, operating on Main street, as Lester E. Roberts and Son. Here they have a look at an air conditioner, thinking ahead to the 1974 season. Boulton, Soctt E. Brightbill, James W. Bryd, Donna M. Ebersole, Timothy M. Enders, Deanna N. Grimm. Steven D. Hassinger, Karen M. Henry, Theodore A. Hershey, Timothy Howell, Kathleen M. Jones, Michael R. Kohler, Beverly J. Kredier, Joseph A. Meszaros, Kevin S. Milligan, Melody A. Mumma, Tammy L. Newcomer, Mitchell E. Nissley and Jane E. Youtz. Surprise Party Mrs. John (Helen) Booth was guest of honor at a surprise birthday drop-in party given on Wednesday, March 27, by her sister. Mrs. Barbara Fellenbaum. South Market Street. Approximately 50 members of the family and firends attended. Among the guests were two other sisters, Miss Sara Habecker of Mount Joy and Mrs. Mary Stauffer of Elizabethtown. Mrs. Booth’s two sons, John of Lancaster R2 and James of York, called during the day, and , she was remembered with a spring bouquet and a cor- sage of yellow sweetheart roses from her daughter, Mrs. Jean Love and family of Columbia. Mo. Birthday cake, ice cream with strawberries, mints and nuts were served. The guest of honor received many nice gifts.
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