Lebanon Daily News from Lebanon, Pennsylvania • Page 23

24 i lebtnw, Tteday, Junt 5, 1959 Palmyra Cititcns Attend Grant St. Bridge Is Discussed At Public Hearing PALMYRA, June 5 About 60 interested citizens were present Wednesday night at. the Palmyra Northside Elementary School for a highway design hearing for a proposed bridge on North Grant Street over the Reading Railroad tracks. Assistant Attorney General Michael Deckman conducted the hearing. Jay Smith, assistant liaison engineer of District 8.

reported the structure and roadway would cost approximately $360.000 and property damage about $105,000. When opened, the bridge would carry about 2550 vehicles per day with use by 1990 projected at 4,570 vehicles per day. It is expected that construction would get underway this fall. He noted that Grant Street is about midway between Forge Street and Railroad Street, the two existing access roads to the northside, which cross the railroad at grade and that the Borough of Palmyra will open Grant Street this year from Cedar Street to Ridge Avenue. East High Street at Grant will have to be blocked off because of the access to the bridge.

If the access began at High Street the maximum grade would be above the.federal standard. By starting from Broad Street the maximum grade would be six per cent and it would be neces- ary to relocate one family. Smith stated that the ultimate highway department plans are to extend Grant Street beyond Ridge Avenue to intersect with North Railroad Street to provide access to Route 22 and Interstate 81 from the proposed Route 117 interchange of the proposed Route 422 southern bypass. Bruce Hartman, borough manager corroborated Smith's statements and noted that many emergency vehicles as well as other drivers are detained sometimes up to 15 minutes by long trains or shifting of cars near grade crossings. Ross Watts, chairman of the Palmyra Planning Commission, said that the group endorses the bridge over Grant Street if the state would continue North Grant Street to Railroad Street.

H. Robert Kohl, director of the Lebanon City-County Planning Commission, presented a statement from the county commissioners endorsing the proposed route. Russell Wagner, a director complished by extending Grant Street from Ridge Road to North Railroad Street. It is felt that traffic is not heavy enough to by-pass the borough. Walter Mooney queried the engineers of the markings of the routes.

It was reported that present plans are to have legislative Route 38001 go north on Grant Street to legislative route 38003, which is North Railroad Street. At this point, Atty. John Walter, also representing the Hermans, made an impassioned plea to move the road away the school. He noted that as streets are made wider, vehicles tend to go faster. He asked, "What price do you value ife? Is a $465,000 project more mportant than a life? If you ived north of the tracks and west of Grant Street, would you enjoy sending your child to school to cross a street bearing almost two vehicles minute?" Wagner, chairman of the Palmyra Borough highway commitee, noted that both legislative route 38001 and 38003 pass schools at the present time.

He also stated that he thinks Palmyra has fine crossing protection. Mayor Archie Gruber presented the last statement in which he said, "We have been for 40 years for a bridge over the tracks and I hope we inally get one." He noted that many places on North Railroad Street the road is less than 40 feet wide. Interested persons still have 10 days to make a written statement on this project. This road would be partially supported by federal funds. and safety chairman of the AAA Central Penn Auto Club, pre- a resolution in favor of a bridge at Grant Street.

Atty, Walter Egli, counsel for J. Berman and Sons, scrap dealers, who conduct a business on a tract through, which the highway would' bisect, questioned the need for placing an overhead bridge at Grant Street. He pointed out that" re-routing Route 117 over Main Street to Grant would necessitate a left turn at Main and Forge Streets, which could' be dangerous and inconvenient, at the northern terminus of the bridge the road would pass alongside an elementary school. He suggested that if an overhead bridge is necessary it should be at a site not in close proximity to a school. At this point, Lee Saufley, design liaison engineer for the state highways department, stated that the ultimate aim is to provide a north-south connection between a southern Route 422 by-pass and Route 22 to the north.

This would be ac- International Peace Corps Is Proposed STANFORD, Calif. (UPI)Expanding the Peace Corps into an International Volunteer Development Corps with volunteers from all nations has been suggested by a special U.S. government committee. The committee recommended iiat' "multinational of volunteers would work in the rural and urban ghettos of every nation in preserving pure water and. air, eradicating Uiteracy and ignorance, lessen- disease, enhancing The committee, whose chairman was Dr.

Paul R. Hanna, Stanford University professor of education, said the Co. farm Women RECEIVES BOND Jeffrey Renninger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Renninger, 23 E.

Richland Myerstown, was presented a $50 bond Wednesday afternoon by Lee Davis, athletic director of the American Legion baseball program, for having sold the most tickets for the chicken barbecue held at the American Legion grounds on Memorial Day. Assisting Davis is Terry 0. Schott, assistant manager of the Elco office of the American Bank. Proceeds from the barbecue are used to benefit the baseball program. In VFW Home Pine Grove Class '59 Holds Tenth Reunion The class of 1959 of Pine Grove Area High School held its en-year reunion on Saturday in Pine Grove-VFW Home.

A program with Rev. Frederick fisher, class president, a master of ceremonies, followed he-dinner. The group sang the class song written by Angela Frank. Mark Jane Kline John- ion read the class poem. Centerpieces were presented to class advisors Margaret Zimmerman and Dale Wolfinger and to Kay Potts, reunion Cleona Playground Will Open June 23 CLEONA, June 5 The Cleona Playground Association announced a new summer schedule at the meeting'held Monday ivening at the fire hall.

Mrs. Raymond Stima, president, conducted the meeting. Glen Worcester, the play ground coordinator, announced opening date for Monday, June 23. The hours for this summer are Mondays, 9 to 12 in the morning; 1 to 4 in the afternoon; closed in che evening; closed in the morn- ng; 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m,-12 noon; closed in the afternoon; 6 to 9 the evening; Thursdays and Fridays, 9 to 12; 1 to 4 p.m.; closed in the evening.

This change in hours is necessary due to the fact that there will only, be two', directors at each playground. The.movies will begin.Junt 25. The sandbox is 'under construction and the. cleaning of the grounds is taking place. It was announced that 33 open on movie nights.

The hostesses were Mrs. Harry 'Stark and Mrs. Schieb. The next" meeting will be held at the fire hall with corps might be organized Mrs William-Herr. and Mrs.

Jehriey through the United Nations. Florida's Key deer stand about two feet tall and weigh 50 to 80 pounds. jroup Attends Wine Testing Demonstration MYERSTOWN, June 5 The Parish Council of the Mary Gate of Heaven held a dinner meeting and a wine tasting demon stration Tuesday evening at the Mountain Trail Inn. Mrs. Daniel Shiner, president, conducted the business session.

The council voted to donate $100 to the seminary collection for the diocese. The Deanerj project program involves daily prayers for the vocations. Mrs. Ronald Bender reported for the legislation committee Brace Uhlmann Ronald McCullough Milton Hershey Boys Become Eagle Scouts HERSHEY, June 5 the awards assembly Monday morning, in the auditorium of the Milton Hershey School, two boys were presented with Eagle Scout awards by Daniel Ruth, Paxton district executive of the Boy Scouts of America. They were Bruce Uhlmann and Ronald McCullough.

Uhlmann, a senior taking the business curriculum, entered the Milton Hershey School in grade seven, coming from EJmwood Park, 111. He is a member of the Headmaster's Society, National Honor Society, Senior Student Senate and is active in explorer scouting. He was the representative of the school to the Capital Area Youth Forum and lettered in varsity wrestling, cross country and track. He received his Spartan Sweater for exemplary citizenship and the Varsity medal for athletic achievement. Ronald McCuIlough is a senior in the college preparatory liberal arts curriculum.

He entered the Milton Hershey School In grade eight from Woodberry, N.J. and is also active in explorer scouts. He lettered in cheer leading. He is a Red Cross life guard and received the Spartan sweater award for exemplary citizenship. Ralph Light serving as hostesses.

asking members Governor Shafer to write to opposing income tax legislation. Mrs. John Kolessar reported on May calendars. It wa decided to visit the Cedar Haven home on the second Sunday ii August. A discussion was als held on Christmas gifts fo Wernersville State Hospital.

Mrs. Edward Martin gav reports on retreats to be held ii July and August. Mrs. Shine stated the Bazaar meetings wi start in June. Father Frederick Ferace ex pressed his thanks to the counc for the work they accomplishec Fly Fishers Club Meets The June meeting of Susque hannock Fly Fishers Club wa held Tuesday night at Mar quette Lake, Indianlown Gap In addition to being served cook-out prepared by Franci Bensinger, a fishing contes was conducted by the mem bers.

Winner of the contest wa junior member Dale Waybright A new junior member Gregor; Franlz, was admitted to thi club. The next meeting wil again be held Lake, on July 1. at Marquette Palmyra hairman. The following prizes were resented: Ruth Wolfe Lehr for raveling the fartherest distance Midwest City, Okla.) to attend reunion; Betty Ann Schaefer Hoover for being married tie longest and having the most Ronald Umbenhauer or being the most recently married; Betty Behney vlaidenford for having the oldest hild, and Irvin Miller for aving the youngest child. The irograra closed with the singing if the Alma Mater.

Music for lancing was provided by the Dutch Masters. The class colors, red and vhite, were used in the decora- ions. Red roses, the class lower, also used. reunion o-m i 11 icnsisted of Kay Potts, Betty Jehney Maidenfordj William 31ain-, Ellen Donmoyer, Beverly Johner Wenrich, Barbara Doran, Lucille Herring Reichert, Ilaine Hughes Werner, James iOng, Peggy Miller Sattizahn, Betty Ann Schaeffer Hoover, ean Wolfe Hoover, Naomi iechman Donally and Willis limmerman. of'the 79 class members attended- the -reunion.

They were: Allen Aungst, Betty Maidenford, Brommer, Catherine James Council Churches Plans Activities For Summertime PALMYRA, June 5 Numerous reports were given and plans, discussed for future projects at a meeting of the Palmyra Area Council Churches Tuesday evening in the Palmyra Church of the Brethren parlor. The Rev. David L. Gockley president of the council, con ducted the session. Plans for next year's released time activity were reported anc it was announced that the teachers are lined up for the classes.

The final report of this gear's released time was also It. was announced that the Daily Vacation Bible School wil be held from June 16 to 27 with essions from 9 a.m. to 11:30 i.m. Monday through Friday Mrs. Ira Brandt is the super- isor of the project and will also lave charge of the program in he Palm Lutheran Church.

Mrs Samuel Farver will be in charge the of the Brethren and Mrs. Dale Patrick will lead he sessions at the First United Methodist Church. The. Rev, Mr. Gockley report- id that the a 1-1 town United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ will rammer, William Blain, Ellen 3onmoyer, Carl Brown; Dennis Jrown, G.

Francis Brown, Grace Lehr Brown, Beverly Dohner Wenrich, Barbara )oran, Ronald Felty, Rev'. Frederick" Fisher, Ardine Herring ri-sher, Angela Frank, Barbara leinbach Richard lerber, Lucille Herring leichert, Ralph Reichert, David Hikes, Virginia Hoover rlincosky, Elaine Hughes Werner, Mary Jane Kline Johnson, Ronald Koch, Wayne Krause, Dale Leffler, James Irvin Miller, Miller Sattizahn, Miller Kline, Elizabeth Murphy, George Nagle, Kay Potts, Anna Rehrer Schneck, Jon Reiter, Alvin Schaeffer, Betty Ann Schaeffer Hoover, ty Schneck Blumanstock, Jean Schneck Pillar, Carole Sc tucker Brehony, Barry Tobias, Ronald Umbenhauer, Jean Wolfe, Hoover, Ruth Wolfe Lehr, Zechman Donnally, Judy Gill, and Willis ponsor DVBS evenings concurrent, with the Palmyra ses- ions. The Rev. Gerhard G. Dietrich, chairman of the Catacombs Zimmerman Zimmerman.

Margaret Zimmerman, class advisor, was a guest. Personals Miss Carol Ann Potts, Secane Pa. returned to her duties as an instructor at the Hanemann Nursing School, Philadelphia, on Tuesday after spending a weeK at the home of her mother. Mrs Emma N. Potts, High Street Miss Potts brought her molhei home last Wednesday evening after her mother was discharged from Hanemann Hospital, where she had been a medical patien for several weeks.

Mrs. Potts resumed her teaching duties ii the Pine Grove Area Eiemen tary School on Monday where she is a first grade teacher. Mrs. Alice Brommer sub stituted during the absence Mrs. Potts.

Ensign and Mrs, William H. Thomas Jr. of Portsmouth Virginia, spent the Memorial Day week end at the home of her mother Mrs. Emma Potts High Street and his parents, Mr and Mrs. William H.

Thomas Sr, R.D. 1, Pine Grove. They returned to Virginia on Tuesday accompanied by Ensign Thomas' brother Keith, who just completed his Sophomore year at Laffayelte College, TCaston, Keith will spend a few days Northern Lebanon Senior Awarded $250 Scholarship Janice Patches, a senior at Northern Lebanon High School, received a scholarship grant from the Lebanon County Society of Farm Women on Wednesday evening "at their board meeting in the Municipal Building. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Leroy Patches, Lebanon RD 3, she" received the $250 award from the organization i recognition of her academic achievements. Mrs. Patches is a member of Farm Women Group She ranks third in the graduating class and has been active in numerous extra auricular school activities. She plans to enter Millersville State College and major in secondary education and chemistry. She is a member of the Midway Church of the Brethren, where she sings in the youth choir and edits the church newsletter.

She has worked summers and weekends at the Hill Farm Nursing Home. The president, Mrs. Raymond Saul, had charge of the meeting. The secretary, Mrs. Jay Levengood and the treasurer Mrs.

John Dubble gave their reports. The eighteen groups in the county were all represented at the business meeting. The County Convention will be held at Myerstown United Church of Christ on October 8. Committee reports were given and the program plans were discussed. The County Farm Women are Dally NEWS Phofo.

WINS President Mrs. Raymond Saul (left), of the Lebanon County Society of Farm Women, presents the society's check for a $250 scholarship grant to Janice Patches, a senior at Northern Lebanon High School, at the groups board meeting held last night in the Lebanon Municipal Building. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Patches, Lebanon RD 3, she ranked third in the school's graduating class.

i organizing a entertain at Kitchen Band to the State Convention in January at Harrisburg. They will meet at the home of Mrs. Marlin Hitz, county vice president, on June 26 at 7. All Farm Women members are invited to join the kitchen band practice sessions. ioffee committee, that an evaluation committee, consisting of three joard members and three youth council members, wjU meet July 7 to evaluate the Catacomb program.

It was announced that the un- on Thanksgiving service will be held this year at the Palm Lu- iieran Church. Also discussed was the week of prayer meetings to be heldin January. George Summy, blood' bank chairman, reported the council of churches, which is a member of the Harrisburg Community Labor Council Blood Bank, now aas signed up 282 members. It was decided to again sponsor trick or treat night, subject Lo approval of the borough council, on Oct. 28 with the rain date set for Oct.

29. The Rev. Roger Fenstermaker, Paul B. Marks and Mrs. Phyllis Weeks are in charge of this project.

The Rev, James Flora asked the local ministers to request their churches to cooperate in presenting programs for the teen patients at the Crippled Children's Hospital at Elizabeth town. The Rev. Mr. Flora proposed that the council of churches sponsor an explorer post for scouting, making it an interdenominational post for the entire community if the explorer post sponsored by the American Legion is no longer in existence. Bicentennial Belles Picnic At Myerstown MYERSTOWN, June 5 The Schpinna Belle Bicentennial Chapter of Myerslown held a picnic Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.

Rodney Steltz. Mrs. William Derr, main belle, conducted the business meeting. Reports were submitted by Mrs. Larry Zartman, secretary and Mrs.

-Mahlon Hemperly, treasurer. The chapter dismissed the Community Center Street Fair and decided on a concession stand for the Fair. They will lave charge, of Bicentennial souvenirs at the old fashioned picnic on June 22 at the recreation area. Games and card playing were enjoyed by the group. Co-hos- esses for the evening were Mrs.

Ellsworth Troutman and Miss Carol Ebling. Cleona Firemen Meet CLEONA, June 5 The Cleona Fire Company met Tuesday evening at the fire hall. Six new applicants were voted to membership, LeRoy Miller, president, was in en irge. There were no fire calls during the past month. The building committee re- Dorted that the architect is preparing preliminary plans 'for a new addition.

It was also reported that the baseball team the company sponsors has received their new uniforms. The topic committee served refreshments to the 15 members present. SPRAINS FINGER Robert Binkley. 12, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Richard Binkley. 237 S. Partridge was treated Wednesday at the Samaritan Hospital after he sustained a broken finger al school. vacation Thomas, with the them, former Mrs. Donna Potts is a rcgistprcd nurse and is employed al Maryview Hospital at Portsmouth in the operating room.

Ensign Thomas is in the Navy and is stationed at Norfolk. SPRINGS FINGER Lori Schwenk, nine, step daughter of Ivan Dalton, 22nc and Chestnut Streets, a treated Wednesday at the Goot Samaritan Hospital after she sprained her right fourth finger in gym class at school. REUNION SCHEDULED Mrs. Dorothy Frantz Gingrich 3005 Market SI reel Mar risburc, is in charge of reunion reservations for of the Lebanon High School Class ol 1924, The reunion will be held June 14 at the Lebanon Tread way Inn. Court Of Awards Held By Junior Girl Scout Troop JONESTOWN, June 5 A court of awards program was held Tuesday evening by Junior Girl Scout Troop 366 in the social hall of St.

John's United Church of Christ. The invocation was given by The Rev. Edward C. Charrot and a flag ceremony was held prior to a covered dish meal. Awards were presented to Debra Bailor, JoLynn Engle, Anita Flood, Teri Grimes, Beverly Houser, Gretchen Lohse, Vicki Rissinger, Lisa Strauss, Jodi Swoyer, Marta Trainer, Susan Drupp, Joan Brenda Shuey, Debra Campbell, Debra Sriavely, Jan Yingst and Pam Warlow.

Special recognition awards for the excellent assistance they gave their leaders either as a patrol leader or in some other capacity: went to Pam Frantz, Donna Lynne Strauss, Jan Yingst, Debra Snavely and Brenda Shuey. "Outstanding Camper Award was given to Cynthia Chadwick. Gifts were given to Mrs. Edgar Drupp, who was the cookie and calendar chairman and to assistant leaders, Mrs. Charles Engle and Mrs: Paul Flood.

The sixth grade girls presented gifts to their leaders. Achievement badges and year pins were also presented to the girls. The three interested groups v. orked on, at troop meetings or at camp, toy maker, gypsy, dabbler, my community, troop camper, world neighbor, sign of the star and sign of the arrow. The girls completed other badges on their own.

Cadet girl scout handbooks were presented to the sixth grade scouts. Entertainment by the troop was based on "Duty to God and My Country." Patriotic decorations were used. Approximately '90 girls and their parents attended. The troop leaders are Mrs. Gordon Strauss and Mrs.

Leroy Felty. Ono Church Women nduct New Member ONO, June 5 A service of induction for a new member was held for Mrs. Edna Maulfair at the meeting of the Ono United Methodist Women's So- of Christian Service atthe home of Mr. and Mrs. Barry College in BeUegrove Tuesday evening.

"Jamie Bravo's Problem," mission project in Bolivia wai discussed by Helen Wentling, Rosy Shuey and Edna Maulfair and followed by an open discussion. Janie Mack was the leader and Mrs. A. Philip Strickler conducted the induction service. The WSCS convention 'will be in session Friday evening and Saturday at Albright College.

Mrs. College served refreshments for 16 members and four children. Mrs. Edytfes Kreamer, Mrs. Ethel Siegrist, Mrs.

Mae Boyer and Mrs. Grace Miller spent Monday at the Lebanon Veterans Hospital doing volunteer work in the serving room. Kauffmans Missionary Society Elects Officers KAUFFMANS, June 5 The Women's Missionary Society of Kauffman's Church elected officers Monday evening in the Fourteen members and three guests attended the meeting. Theme for the program was "Voices From South Africa'." Co-leaders were Mrs. Bonnie Meyer and Mrs.

Miriam Meyer. A playlet was presented by Mrs. Miriam Meyer, Mrs. Ruth Maulfair, Paul Wagner, Mrs. Arlene Meyer, Mrs.

Almena Horst, Martin Meyer, Mrs. Elda Early and Mrs. Annie Tice. A business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Ruth Maulfair, president.

New officers are as follows: Mrs. Ruth Ann Funck, president; Mrs. Ruth Maulfair, vice president; Mrs. Grace Beard, secretary; Mrs. Arlene Gruber, assistant secretary; Mrs.

Bonnie Meyer, treasurer; Mrs. Sandra Funck, secretary of spiritual life; Mrs. Almeda Horst, secretary of missionary education; Mrs. Lois Wagner, secretary of Christian social relations; Mrs. Bonnie Meyer, secretary of missionary education for children; Mrs.

Arlene Meyer, secretary of missionary education for youth; Mrs. Pauline Ellenberger, pianist; Miss Dianne Meyer, assistant pianist; and Mrs, Helen Wagner, Mrs. Annie Tice, Mrs. Edna Doutrich and Mrs. Katie Fields, usher.

RECEIVES SOUSA AWARD Ray Miller (left), director of the Milton Hershey School Band, presents the 1069 John Philip Sousa award for outstanding musicianship to Ronald Renovitz, a senior in the college preparatory liberal arts course, during awards ceremonies at the school this week. Benovitz, a trumpet player, has been playing in the band since he was in the seven I grade. Resides playing in the Spartan Orcheslra and the Varsity Band he is president of Hie Headmaster's Society and a member of the National Honor Society. He also played football, basketball and track and acted in the class play. Conrad Weiser Lions Tour Sewerage Plant WOMELSDORF, June 5 Fourteen members and one guest of the Conrad Weiser Lions Club toured the sewerage plant of the Robesonia-Wernersville Sewer Authority, and had the operation of same explained by Paul Ruth, plant supervisor, and John Ravert, president of the authority.

The semi-monthly dinner meeting held at the Conrad Weiser Inn, Womelsdorf, followed the tour of inspection, and Lawrence A. Eckcrl, vice president, presided at a brief business me-sting. Members were reminded of the June 17 meeting which will bo. Ladies Night, and also installation of officers by Larry Gulli, past president of'District 14P. Following the ceremonies slides will be shown of the Lions Clubs Leader Dog School for the Blind.

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