Page 2 - Mount Joy Bulletin May 29, 1974 BRONZE MEMORIAL PLAQUES And — Where Are They? This is the week of Memorial Day! Monday was the new day of celebration and ob- servance. Thursday is the traditional day — May 30. Thus, this is a good week to talk about a community matter which is being discussed within some circles but which is of in- terest to many. At the close of World War I, Mount Joy welcomed home its servicemen with open arms, feted the young heroes and treated them with many favors. But, there were six who did not return. These men were special and their names were written on bronze plaques and erected on posts in the community to ever keep their sacrifice before the eye of the people. And, for years they were much in evidence, But, as of Memorial Day, 1974, not one of those memorial markers stands where it was erected. All six have disappeared from the public view and it is probable that only four (maybe, five) can be located. In all probability, one is lost forever. Four markers are in safe keeping, their location known to a number of people, including the recently- formed Mount Joy Historical Society, which has had several discussions about the matter. What to do with the remaining markers is an unanswered question. Currently, bronze plates, because of their copper content, are prime targets of vandals. Where and how to preserve the Mount Joy plates yet display them in an ap- propriate manner is the topic of conversation not only of the historical group but of others in the community who realize that the plaques are missing from public view. Who were the six men honored? Lieut. James Oliver Newpher; Corporal Walter Spickler Ebersole; Private Robert Heinley Hoke; Private Francis Marion Krall; Private Guy Culp all The Mount Joy BULLETIN 11 EAST MAINSTREET MOUNT JOY, PA., 17552 Published Weekly on Wednesdays Except Fourth of July Week and Christmas Week (50 Issues Per Year) Publisher Advertising rates upon request. Entered at the post fice at Mount Joy, Penna. s second class mail unde he Act of March 3, 1879. [Richard A. Rainbolt 3 i Editor 2 and 2 who fell in action, and Private Raymond Brown Harnish, who died in training camp. Mount Joy’s American Legion post is named for Walter Ebersole. A veteran who attended a meeting at Friendship Fire Company No. 1 the night the name was picked tells this story: “The names of each of the six men was written on a slip of paper and placed in a hat. In those days ‘bums’ or “tramps’’ were allowed to spend the night in one of the basement lockup cells. One, whose name was unknown, was called upstairs and he was asked to “pull a name.” He did and it was Eber- ’ ”" sole’s. War Heroes Paid Honor Memorial Day Parades, picnics, car- ‘nivals, barbecues and family outings are all part of Memorial Day, but the heart and core of the holiday in Mount Joy came Monday morning shortly after 10 o'clock at Memorial Park. It was cool and slightly breezy, but nearly 100 people gathered in the beautiful setting to pay their respects to men and women of all wars who have given their lives that America can be free. The Rev. Donald Whitesel gave the address. Sponsored by the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars the service included raising of the flag by the Boy Scouts; the Pledge of Allegiance by the people; prayer by the Legion chaplain, patriotic solos by Sandra Heisey and the placing of memorial wreaths. The park was beautiful — roses, petunias, memorial trees — green and living, a place of special significance Monday when Mount Joy joined with people across the nation in an act of patriotic remembrance. Rev. Whitesel called it a display of our ‘‘undying remembrance of their courage, their gallantry and their splendid self sacrifice.” “Our challenge,” the speaker said, ‘is not to memorialize but to rededicate our lives to go forth to be worthy of those who died.” Earl Rettew of Lan- disville, commander of the Mount Joy Legion, was in charge. Spines of the cholla cactus can pierce skin, clothing and shoes. Richard Nixon was inaugurated as 37th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 1969. Donegal Indian Football Schedule Set for 1974 Although football season is months away, the drum -beat of the gridiron sport rolls over the Donegal Indian territory, even in May. Coach Gayne Deshler said this week that already he had 53 hopefuls signed up for fall drills and is looking for others. In fact, he is anxious to talk with tenth, eleventh and twelfth graders (next year’s classes) about participation. In the meantime, the 1974 season schedule has been completely formed, as N. Gerald Shenk Is Student Member Of College Board A Lancaster county student has been elected by Eastern Mennonite college students to represent them on the Harrisonburg, Va., college’s Board of Trustees. N. Gerald Shenk, son of Rev. and Mrs. Norman G. Shenk of R2, Mount Joy, will serve during the 1974-75 academic year as a non- voting member of the Board with privileges of discussion. A member of the 16- member Student Govern- ment Association Senate, Shenk is a rising senior chemistry major at EMC. He is a 1971 graduate of Lancaster Mennonite high school. WHEN ITS SAID AND DONE, THE WIFE SAID IT AND THE HUSBAND DID 17. Afraid You're Going Deaf? ..CHICAGO, Ill. — A free offer of special interest to those who hear but do not understand words has been announced by Beltone. A non-operating| model of the smallest Beltone aid ever made will be given absolutely free to anyone: requesting it. | .. This is not a real hearing aid, but it will show you how tiny hearing help can be. 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Master’s degree recipients from this area and their area of study were: Diane L. Rice, 45 Columbia Ave, elementary education; J. Alan Szymanski, 28 Poplar St., special education for the socially and emotionally maladjusted. Bachelor’s degree recipients are: Eileen L. Buchanan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Buchanan, 124 W. Walnut St., Marietta; Alan Richard Duarte, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kenney, 138 W. Fairview Ave. Marietta; Denise J. Eshelman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester P. Eshelman, RD1 Mount Joy; Joseph Martin Helm, 18 Henry St., Deborah Lynn Hostetter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Hostetter, 207 Park Ave; Susan Carol Hurst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Hurst, Pinkerton Rd.; Mrs. Veronica P. Thomas, 682 W. Market St., Marietta; Vicki J. Westafer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Westafer, 266 Park Ave. CENTRAL HOTEL 102 North Market Street MOUNT JOY, PENNA. Now Serving Sunday Dinners In first floor dining rooms 1M AM.to 7 P.M. 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