Page 4 — SUSQUEHANNA BULLETIN i oT te Lat ge Fon (Yaris pa It took two photographs to show the entire Passion Flower plant of Mr. Barto. Passion flower blossomed in Passion Week A Passion Flower, one of the most complex and beau- tiful flowering plants in the world is growing in the liv- ing room of William F. Bar- to, R. D. 1, Mount Joy. A small plant when Mr. Barto started it afew months ago, it now goes almost half-way around his living room. He has had to tape it to the walls. Interestingly, this flower with meaning for~ Passion Week started blossoming in- doors shortly before Easter. There were three blossoms during Holy Week. Native to America, the plant and its flowers fascin- ated early Christian miss- RUIT STAND J ¢ ; N 2 H Er & " ’ we will sell B11 Flowers in our store at Rock- Bottom Prices Yes, We Have Canning Jars & Lids Supply Limited (Thursday, Friday, Saturday Only) Chopped Ham $1.39. reg. $1.59 White American Cheese $1.19 Ib. reg. $1.39 HERR S PHONE: 426-1805 Intersection of 441 & 143 Open 8 AM.-11 P.M. Daily & Sunday ionaries. In its intricate blossoms they saw the apostles at the crucifixion, the crown of thorns, and even the crosses of Christ and the two thieves who died with him. * LEGISLATION TO PROTECT THE FARMER Rep. Kenneth E. Brandt, R-Lancaster, said that legis- lation to protect the farmer from mismanagement of their Cooperatives and in- sure a stronger voice in col- lective bargaining in the marketplace, is under con- sideration in the House. “According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture, average farm prices have dropped 17 percent nation- wide during the past year. In the past three years Penn- sylvania has lost about 4,500 dairy farmers alone because of unfavorable economic conditions,” Brandt said. “Mismanagement of some farmers’ cooperatives has added to the problem. Last year some 940 members of the Lehigh Valley Farmers Cooperative were assessed $3.8 million to pay a debt about which most of them were unaware.” MAKE US YOUR PHARMACY Our prescription service operates 24 hours a day. You get accurate, swift attention when you need it. SLOAN’S PHARMACY 61 E. Main St., Mount Joy, Pa. Phone 653-4001 PLENTY OF FREE PARKING «April 2, 1975 The ten petals of the flower represent the ten apostles present at the crucifixion, the 72 purple filaments symbol- ize the crown of thorns, and the three stigmas represent the crosses of Christ and the two thieves. MOUNT JOY WELCOME WAGON MEETS by Wendy Gentile The Mount Joy Welcome Wagon Club enjoyed an evening of fun, Wednesday, March 19, playing bingo and sampling all the delicious desserts brought in by the girls. Candidates for next year’s officers were announced and gave speeches. The Club will vote at the next dinner meeting, April 23, at the Mount Joy Legion. It is Where Your Health Comes First "3108 JUNE'73 M.P. 27 important that all members try and attend. We wish to thank the nominating com- mittee for a job well done. Anyone who wishes to attend the “Sweet 16” Dance, April 12, please con- tact Teresa Rissmiller or Lois Phalen. Cost is $5.00 per couple to be paid to either ladies before April 12. The dance will be held in St. Peters Hall, Washing- ton Ave., Elizahethtnawr = from 8:30 to 12 p.m. Crafts will meet April 10 at 8 p.m. in the home of Sharon Oldfather. String ‘art pictures will be made. Persons interested should bring their own kits. Tickets are now available to the Royal Wild West Circus, May 7 at Kunkle Field - just call the Welcome Wagon member nearest you. Advanced tickets are $1.50 for children and $2.50 for adults. All proceeds will benefit the Mount Joy Li- brary and Playground. Craft groups are being organized to work on next year’s bazaar: Ruth Moore’s, first Monday of each month, 1 - 3 p.m.; Sharon Old- father’s, third Tuesday from 1-3 p.m.; and Judy Miller’s, first Wednesday from 1 - 3 p.m. Your support will be appreciated.
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