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EAST BERLIN NEWS isiniiiititttttttiitf n-r- if YORK SPRINGS VOLLXVI EAST BERLIN, OCTOBER 12, 1945 NO. 21 EAST BERLIN NEWS NOTES The condition of Clalr J. lleckley, Abbottstown Is reported slightly CHURCH SERVICES Matty brthtraa The Rev. Snyder AUeman, Pastor. Communion service, 10:15 a.

Sunday school, a. m. Wong awards In the adjudication of the account of the will of Charles H. Olackln, tote of York, Is tSOO to Paradise Protectory. Daniel Chronlster and wife transferred to Lehman Strausbaugh and wife, property In Paradise township.

Paul Brown, Reading township. sold to Guy A. Staub, New Oxford, 126 acres in Reading township. C. R.

Deardorff, R. 1, Is recovering from a severe laceration of his left hand caused by the bite of a cat, Mrs. Bruce Slaybaugh and son, Bruce, York, visited here and in Abbottstown. Charles Brlllhart has moved from Porters Sideling to Hanover. William Anthony, of Camp Bedford, spent the week-end at the home of his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Hayes Anthony, this place. Mrs. Helen Myers Bless. R.N., has been on nursing duty in Hanover.

Kenneth Crook was honorably discharged from naval service at Bambridge, Md. Crook, who was last stationed on Okinawa, has been 33 months in military service. His wife and young son, Terry Lee Crook, reside in Littlestown. Mrs. William G.

Stambaugh, near Hampton, and whose husband died suddenly of a heart ailment this summer, plans public sale of household goods and poultry equipment 011 Saturday, November 10. She lias already disposed of her poultry. The large contribution of fruits and vegetables made by members of Holtzschwamm Lutheran congregation for their recent Harvest Home service was donated to the Tressler orphanage, Loysville. Mrs. Harry Serff was hostess to the meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of Trinity Lutheran church at her home.

Appropriate services Sunday in Zion Reformed church, Spring Grove, Will mark the 38th anniversary of the pastorate of the local Reformed charge. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Diehl, of York R. moved to the Jacob Sower property, this place.

Mr. Sower will continue to reside with Diehls. and Mm. Itoyinmid Oetaright, near here, were hosts to the meeting of the Willing Workers' class of Trinity Lutheran church. Mrs.

Robert Jacobs substituted for the class president, Mrs. Paul P. Lerew, who has been ill. Members of the Paradise Council, NCCW, will hold a card party for the benefit of their church on October 24, the opening event for the newly-remodeled auditorium of Paradise No parties were conducted during the war period. A party will be held November 22 in the auditorium for the benefit of the Sisters of St.

Joseph, who conduct Paradise Protectory. Pallbearers for Charles I. Mummert, whose funeral was conducted Saturday morning at the Holtz- schwamm church, were his five brothers. Jonas, Isaac, Paul, John and Moses Mummert, and a nephew, Harry Mummert. Burial was in the Holtzschwamm cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kunkle and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Feiser and daughter, Nancy, of York, and the Misses Eleanor and Mae Wolf were entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Curtis Deatrlck, near town. Miss Sylvia Marie Ebersole, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert R.

Ebersole, R. 1, was among hostesses at the tea served during the week at Shippensburg State Teachers' college in connection with Dads' and Mothers' Day at the college, sponsored by the YMCA and YWCA there. Miss Ebersole Is a senior at the college. Sgt. Paul Falis, grandson of Mrs.

Harriet Mercy, returned to the States and arrived here Wednesday night, having been honorably discharged from the service at Wilmington, Del. He spent two years hi service, most of the time overseas. Gertrude E. and C. E.

Smith, East Berlin, sold to Eugene J. and Lorena C. Brelghner, Hanover, a property in Reading township, near East Berlin. The Brelghners then transferred the property to Charles J. and Helen E.

Weichart, Manchester township, York county. These young people were recently made members of the Reformed congregation of Holtzschwamm church at services in charge of Pastor John 8. Royer: Patsy Baker, Jean Myers, Anna Myers, Clark Bcrkhelmer, Glenn Reynolds, Donald Baker, Charles Myers, Glenn Miller, Irvln Miller, Leonora Hull, Clalr Altland, Robert Lauchman, Charles Lauchman, Doris Myers, Gerald Myers and Philip Lau. Received Into membership by renewal of faith was Charles W. Olse.

munlon at 11 a. m. East Berlin, Zwingll Church school at 9:30 a. Communion at 7 p. ta.

MARK I. TRONB-44 BaltO. St. Hanover, ban and feats" birthstone rings, to $50.00: waterproof stainless WM Mnrlot watches; fountain Largest assortment of Jewelry to Etutetteal and Ret Charge Quest Clergyman. Bermudlan, Mt.

Olivet church- Communion at 9:30 a. Church school at m. Red Run, St. Paul's church- Church school at 9:30 a. Com- EAST RERUN NEWS NOTES Sergeant John E.

OenUler. stationed at Fort Jackson, 8. Is spending a forty-five day furlough at his home In this place. Mrs. John H.

Elsenhart entertained Harvey Walton and family of Hanover R. on Sunday. Quests of Mr. and Mrs. William A.

Sinner were: the Misses Mildred Weldemann and Josephine Stough. Mr. and Mrs. James Qulckel, T-5 church-- and Mrs Glenn C. Snyder, Mr.

and Hottsschwamm Lutheran The Rev. Elwood G. Johnson, Pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 a. Communion service at 10:30 a.

m. Preparatory services tonight (Friday) night at 8 o'clock. Evangelical and Reformed Charge F. Ehlman, Pastor Emmanuel church, Abbottstown: Sunday- school. Merle Klnneman, superintendent, at 9 Holy Communion at 10:15 a.

m. Confirmation class Saturday afternoon at 1:00. St. Mary's Paradise The Rev. Wm.

B. fcavanaugh, Pastor First mass Sunday at 7 a. second mass at 8:30 a. evening devotions at 7:15 p. m.

Abbottstown Lutheran Charge Rev. Snyder AUeman, Pastor Church sen-Ices at 9:00 a. Sunday school at 10:15 a. will be O. H.

Benson, of. Gettysburg; special music by the Boys' octet of East Berlin high school. Mrs. Charles Gentler, East Berlin, will address the primary department; Luther League at 6:30 p. m.

Church of the Brethren J. Monroe Danner, Pastor. East Berlin: Sunday school at 9:00 a. m. Lptimore: Pre-Love Feast Services.

Sunday school at 9:30 a. Church services at 10:30 a. Elder Quincy Leckrone, of Thoniville, Ohio, will be the guest speaker; evening services at Elder W. E. Burner, of Woowatock, will be the guest speaker.

Services throughout the week at m. Mrs. Norman Stough, York, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoffman and son, Donald, Dover R.

D. Collln, young son of Private and Mrs. Mean Altland, of this place, is seriously 111 at his home with pneumonia. The child's father Is stationed in Japan. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Mummert and Mr. and Mrs.

Calvin Nitchman, of York, were guests of Mrs. Mary Gentzlsr during the week. T-5 Raymond Chronister, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Chronlster, of York, former resident of this place, who recently returned from overseas, visited his brother, Howard, and family, this place.

Miss Ida Gentzler returned to her home here after visiting her niece, Miss Dorothy Nitchman, a student at Susquehanna university, Sellns- grovc. She was accompanied by Miss Kitchman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Nitchman, and daughter, Mary Ida, of York. T-5 Joseph E.

Ehrhart, Thomasville, arrived at Camp Swift, Texas, after seven months In the ETO. The Young "Peoples" cTasseTbf" the Red Run Sunday School will. hold their regular monthly church service Sunday evening at 7:30 when a program will be presented by the young people of Salem Union Sunday School, near Dover. The Young Peoples classes of the Red Run Sunday School held their regular monthly class meeting Thursday evening at the home of Dorothy Leathery. The following members were admitted into membership by the Rev.

J. H. Hege, pastor of the -Lutheran congregation at Red Run, on Friday evening, when Preparatory services were held: By confirmation, and Clyde Wallace; and Mrs. Jean Harner, by letter of transfer from the Harmony Grove A Samuel H. Darts Funeral services for Samuel H.

Davis, husband of Florence Davis, were held Wednesday. Mr. Davis died Saturday evening on his way to his home near Dillsburg after having some teeth extracted. A heart condition was the cause of death. Interment was made In Dillsburg cemetery.

The Rev. H. A. Baker, pastor of the Shepherdstown United Brethren church officiated. The 'survivors are: His widow; one son, George W.

Davis, Dillsburg, R. two daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Rothhoft, Gettysburg; Mrs. Sarah R.

Williams. Camp Hill; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Hazel Keicer, at home; Mrs. Pearl Huslc, Steel ton; Mrs. Sarah Reigart, at home, and Mrs.

Emma Wentz, at home; four brothers, Albert, Toledo, Ohio; Roy Dillsburg; John, Lemoyne; Russell, Allen, and one sister, Mrs. Ida Sil- gel, Mechanlcsburg. G. Willis Black G. Willis Black, 77, a retired farmer, died at his home at Aspers Station Sunday morning at 6 o'clock from a complication of diseases.

The deceased was a son of the late Andrew and Harriet (Paxton) Black. He was a member of the Aspers Lutheran church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Minnie Black; three children. Carl, Gardners R.

Mrs. Frank Balsavage, Mechanicsburg, and Mrs. Raymond Snapp, Martinsburg, W. seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services from the Rout song-Dugan funeral home.

Benders- vine, Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock conducted by the Rev. George Berkheimer. Interment in the Wenksville cemetery. The pallbearers were Eugene, Ergie, Jesse and Burton Tucfcey, Harold and Ward Taylor. Nonagenarian Given Birthday Dinner J.

Frank Elsenhart, eldest resident of Abbottstown and eldest subscriber to the "News-Comet," who celebrated his 94th birthday September 30, was tendered a birthday dinner recently by his daughters, the Misses Mellle K. and Elsie E. Elsenhart. and his son, Willis W. Eisenhart, all retired teachers, who make their home with their father.

Guests a the dinner included Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Criswell, York Springs; Mrs.

Ossle Wildasln, Baltimore, and Mrs. Ella Hammond, Olyndon, Md. Mr. Eisenhart was born in 1851 on a farm north of East Berlin and was educated at the old East Berlin schoolhoust by "Master John" Hildebrand, well known educator. The nonagenarian's wife, nee Wolf, died some years ago.

Willis W. Eisenhurt has spent much of his time since his retirement in compiling a history of the Elsenhart and Wolf families through this section of the state. The elderly man remains in good health and active mind and memory despite falling sight and hearing. His many friends extend congratulations and best wishes that he may reach the century mark--at least! Since his sight has been falling, Mr. Eisenhart requests his son or daughters to read to him each week's copy of the "News-Comet." United Brethren church, Religious services were held Sunday afternoon at the York county prison, In which the Rev.

John J. Lenhardt, pastor of the St. Michael's and Filey's Lutheran churches, Thomasville To Get New Cattle Market York county will soon have a large cattle market, complete with arena and restaurant. An eight-acre tract of land--part of the Ziegler property located along the Lincoln Highway just east of Thomasville, has been sold to M. J.

Myers. Westminster, who operates large markets at Staunton and Harrisonburg, and at Westminster. Mr. Myers is planning the immediate erection of a large modern building with arena, restaurant and business offices. Frontage along the highway will be left free for park- Ing.

Myers has been operating markets for 15 years. He expects to bring veteran cattlemen here to head the new venture well as employing local help. Many York county farmers, butchers and cattlemen in the past have made regular trips to his and similar markets In southern Virginia and In Maryland. JUST RECEIVED--6 New Styles womens non-rationed pumps and casuals open toe Mid heels, stoes 4 COT RATE SHOE STORE 41 CftrtUe Street Hanover, Fa, spoke on "God's Love." The Rossville male chorus sang at the services, with Charles N. Spangler as chorister and Floyd W.

Traver as pianist. Solos were sung by Mr. Spangler and John Myers. Religious literature was distributed. Mrs.

Harry Lory, who recently underwent treatment at the York 1, is convalescing at the home Charles W. Nelson Charles W. Nelson, 69, husband of Ida Deardorff Nelson, died Sunday at 5:45 p. at his residence in Reading township, near Independence school. Death followed a four-week illness.

The deceased, a farmer, is survived by his widow and these children: William Nelson, Hanover Mrs. Fred Yost, York Springs R. and Mrs. Harry Crawford, Abbottstown. Also.

16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services Wednesday afternoon with brief services at the Emig Funeral home, East Berlin, at 1: o'clock, and concluding services in Franklin church. Rev. Snyder Alleman, pastor of the Abbottstown Lutheran church, officiated. Burial in the Franklin church cemetery.

The following were the pallbearers: Harry Mummert. Harold Boycr and Charles and Howard Albright. of her sister, Mrs. Samuel D. Kllng.

Mrs. Samuel D. Kllng was hostess Thursday when the Home Economics Extension club, of tills place, met at her home. Lloyd A. Hoopes, stationed at Marseilles, France.

In the Air Transport-Command, has been promoted to the rank of captain, according to information received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hoopes. Richard A. Resser, son of Justin Resser, who has been stationed in Germany for some time, writes lately that he expects to spend Christmas at homef His father, who has been ill with a severe cold, is improved Mr.

and Mrs. Wm. Klmmel, of East Berlin, called on Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hopple and family, Dillsburg.

Seaman Donald Volland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Volland. of this place, who was inducted into the Navy on Saturday is stationed at Camp Peary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Guests of Mrs.

Richard Harner and family Sunday included: Sherman Wise, and family, of Harrisburg, and Mrs. Robert Wise and daughter, of York. Mrs. Mary Burgard, of York, has been visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. Raymond Deardorff, and family, Route one.

Miss Anna E. Sinner, a nurse in training at the York hospital, spent the week-end with her father, E. J. Sinner. (Continued on Page 4) MARRIAGES Lerew--Group Renee Group, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Raymond Group, Gardners, and T-4 Lloyd Lerew, son of Joseph Lerew, of York Springs, were united In marriage In a quiet ceremony In Harrisburg on October 5. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. B. L.

Stenger of the Methodist church. There were no attendants. The young couple honeymooned In the Poconos. Sgt. Lerew has received his discharge from the Army after four years with the Combat Engineers.

BOYS DRESS OXFORDS-Rubber or leather soles; slie 1 to COT RATE 8HOX STORE 44 Carlisle street Hanover, Pa. Mrs. Mae R. Weigle Mrs. Mae Weigle, 62, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.

Austin Green, in Greenbelt, Md. Mrs. Weigle Is survived by another daughter, two sons, a sister, Mrs. Ambrose Ycingst, Mt. Holly Springs: five brothers.

Norman Rank, Monroe township; Raymond Rank, Dillsburg R. Ray and Elmer Rank, Churchtown, and Earl Rank, Mt. Holly Springs, and four grandchildren. Burial was in Mt. Zion cemetery, Churchtown.

Mrs. Margaret B. Beamer Mrs. Margaret B. Beamer, 60, a former resident of Dillsburg, and wife of Charles S.

Beamer, Harrisburg, died at a Harrisburg hospital, Saturday. Surviving besides her husband are: Two daughters, Mrs. Florence E. Rollason. Harrisburg R.

Mrs. Dora Eshelman, New Market, her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Zeiders, Dillsburg R. four brothers and five sisters. Interment was made in the Dillsburg cemetery Wednesday.

Amos Bushey Fatally Hurt Near His Home Injuries suffered in an automobile accident shortly after noon Saturday In front of his home in York Springs resulted fatally about three hours later in the Warner hospital for Amos F. Bushey, 70-year-old retired farmer. Mr. Bushey suffered a fracture of the skull, a crushing injury to his chest and lacerations over the head and body when his machine was struck by a northbound auto bearing five soldiers toward Harrisburg as Mr. Bushey drove onto the highway from a driveway at his home along the east side of the road.

Mrs. Bushey, who accompanied her husband but escaped with lacerations and bruises, said her husband slowed the car but did not stop before driving onto the main Car Struck The front of the Bushey car was struck and the machine was thrown into the path of a southbound truck and was struck a second time. The Bushey car was demolished and Mrs. Bushey was pinned in the wreckage. State police from Gettysburg investigated and listed Pfc.

Hyman Adelman, Brooklyn, as the driver of the carload of soldiers from Camp Ritchie. The truck involved was operated by Raymond William Ellis, Baltimore. The investigating officer estimated total damage at about $650. Tlie injured soldiers were Lt. John Bugusgy, Plymouth, Pfc.

Paul Bunnevach, Nesquehoning. Sgt. Melvin T. Baker, Bethlehem, and Raymond Jackson, Philadel-' phia, all of whom were treated by Dr. William Flickinger, of York Springs, for lacerations and bruises.

DILLSBURG Pvt. Robert F. Ehrenfeld, II, Dillsburg, was discharged at Indlantown Gap. Mrs. Vance Selbert.

Dlllsburg, and Mrs. Charles Schrode, Dillsburg R. 1, were admitted to the Carlisle hospital. Joseph Nelson sold his Monaghan township farm at public sale for $8,360 to William R. Cocklin.

Miss Gertrude Frederick was hostess to the Women's Missionary society of Christian Service of the local Methodist church. Members of the South Mountain Union church, near town, held their midweek prayer service at the Monroe Wiley home. A scries of services to continue weeks was opened Sunday morning at the Calvary Full Gospel church. Mrs. Lester Prosser was discharged from the Hanover hospital Friday, where she had been a patient for treatment and observation.

Betty Strayer, R. D. 1, returned from the Carlisle hospital where she had been a patient. A goal by Ehrhart midway in the final period gave Codorus Township a 2 to 1 decision over Dillsburg in a York County Soccer league game here Tuesday afternoon. Mrs.

Frances Hess. R. D. 1, held a handkerchief shower in honor of her mother, Mrs. Chester Greenfield's birthday.

Mrs. Greenfield received 44 handkerchiefs and cards, and many useful sifts. Sgt. Harry Greenfield expecting to get an Army discharge through the point system, some time in October. Mrs.

Edgar -Trostel. Dillsburg R. was admitted to a Harrisburg hospital for treatment. Mrs. Wnv Eichelberger, Dillsburg.

admitted to the Polyclinic hos- Mrs. Bushey also received treatment Harrisburg for observation, from Doctor Flickinger for numerous Eva stare cuts she received from flying glass. tl allsferl e(I to Mr. Bushey died at 3:15 o'clock in the Warner hospital. The accident occurred at 12:20 p.

m. State police said that Adelman tried to avoid the collision by swerving to the right side of the road. Mr. Bushey had resided in York Springs for the last 30 years. He was a member of Chestnut Grove Lutheran church and was a native of Latimore township.

Surviving are his widow; three sisters and a brother, Mrs. Flora Weaver and Mrs. Emma March, Harrisburg; Mrs. Joel H. Griest and Harry Bushey, both of York Springs.

There are a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Bushey was it son of the late Amos F. and Emma (Schwartz) Bushey. Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Bushey home, just north of the intersection near the center of York Springs.

with the Revs. P. J. Horick and Ralph Meckley, officiating. Interment in Sunnyside cemetery in York Springs.

Dr. C. G. Crist, county coruncr. announced Tuesday that no inquest will be held.

Baby Greenfield Larry Stephen, six-month old son of Pvt. and Mrs. Glenn L. Green- Held, Grantham, former of Dillsburs, died Sunday at the Sidel Memorial hospital, Mcch-anicsburg. In addition to the parents, lie is survived by a sister, Shirley; a brother, Donald, both at home; paternal grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. C. A. Greenfield, Dillsburg R. maternal grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. E. J. Swartz, Harrisburg. Burial services were held on the arrival of Pvt.

Greenfield from his army station in Wisconsin. Interment was made in the Dillsburg cemetery. The Rev. H. A.

Baker, pastor of Shepherdstown United Brethren church officiated. Lt. Chester Yingst Receives Discharge Second Lt. Chester C. Yingst honorably discharged from the service last week at the Newark Army Air Base Separation Center after serving seven years and nine months.

He spent over three years with the 21st Infantry at Schoflcld Barracks in Hawaii and the remaining four years in the Seventh and Eighth Air Forces in Hawaii. He Wears the Asiatic-Pacific Medal with one bronze star, the American Defense Ribbon with one bronze star, six overseas stripes and received the Good Conduct Medal while an enlisted man. Lieutenant Yingst is the son of Mrs. Lulu Yingst, of Gardners R. 2.

His wife, the former Miss Elizabeth Coelho, from Maui, T. H. Islands, maintains a residence at Mt. Holly Springs. Prior to entering the service Lieutenant Yingst was employed by the C.

H. Musselman company, Gardners. Mrs. Mary Alice Warner Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Alice Warner, who died at her home, in Harrisburg, Sunday, were held Wednesday at 2 p.

m. at the Stump funeral home, Hummelstown, with the Rev. D. Leroy Fegley, pastor of the United Brethren church, officiating. Burial in the Hummelstown cemetery.

She Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Irene Davis and Mrs. Elizabeth Pottlcher, both of Harrisburg; two sons, William E. Warner, York Springs, and Roy A. Warner, Seattle, Wash.

JUST RECETvTED-Shlpment of milk stools. Also have tar twine. HARRY SINNER, East Berlin, Pa. Complete a For War Fund Drive Ross Koons, chairman of the National War Fund drive in the York Springs section, announced today plans for conducting the annual ap peal for funds there beginning next Monday. The canvass in Huntington township will be captained by William M.

Lett and in Latimore township by Ralph C. Kennedy. Each captain selecting his solicitors. Mr. Koons is heading the campaign in York Springs borough.

His canvassers include Mr.s. Steele Stuchell, Mrs. Helen Middleton, Mrs. Fred Stough, Mrs. Ivan Taylor and Miss Virginia Guise.

Joseph E. Codori, trustee for the helrs-at-law of William E. Codori, sold to Rebecca Carey, Bigler- Vllle R. 2, a property on N. Main street, Biglerville.

DESK LAMP--All metal, $2.95, an ideal Christmas LEINHARDT 38 Balto, Hanover, Pa- and husband H. Potts and Monaghan town- wife, properly in ship. Mrs. Dorsey Laury. Dilkburg, was obicharged from the Carlisle hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. William S. Young, Hanover, observed their fiftieth wed- dinn anniversary Saturday. In celebration of the occasion family gathering was held at their home Sunday.

Edwin L. Young, Dillsburg, is one of threa children. Mr. and Mrs. L.

T. Haiiini, Dillsburg R. entertained at dinner Sunday, celebrating the following family birthdays: Mrs. Eleanor Fire- itone, Sept. 19; Mary Hainin, Sept.

23; Mrs. Annabel! Hoover. Sept. 26; Mrs. L.

T. Hamui. Sept. 27, and Mrs. Roy PetCTDian, Oct 3.

The birthday of another daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Henry. Newport News, was observed earlier in September. (Continued on Page 4) YORK SPRINGS NEWS EVENTS Mrs. RO.SO Koons spent Tuesday in York.

Mrs. John Balsh and daughter, Ruth, of Clear Springs, called on Mr. and Mrs. Hillary R. Kennedy en Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Hillary R. Kennedy made a business trip to Hanover on Saturday. Nin nmn Criswell has been suffering from an attack of the grippe.

Mrs. Amos Bushey was admitted to the Hanover hospital for observation and treatment. Jean Delp, Gardners, was admitted to the Hanover hospital as a patient. Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Yeagy announce the birth of a daughter Saturday at home. Mrs. Vcrna Whitcomb, of Harrisburg, was visited by her three sons: Curtis, of Lancaster; Rene, of Aspers, and Junior, of Gardners. Mr. and Mrs.

Clalr Bricker, Yorkj Springs, announce the birth of twins, a son and daughter, at the Warner hospital Monday evening( named Susan Kay and Samuel Jay. John Albert, son of Charles Albert, who was recently discharged from the navy after about two years overseas duty, now residing with his family in Carlisle. Virginia E. Guise spent Tuesday in Carlisle. Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Nair, Betsy Nair and Paul Inacelli, of Washington, D. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William F.

Cowan on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Smith and Mr.

and Mrs. Quincy W. Her- bhey spent Sunday with Baird Hershey and family. Meehanicsbnrg. Lt.

Teeple, of Philadelphia, was a guest of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Stoner. The latest letter from Clifford Snyder to relatives stated that he vas enroute to the occupation army Japan. Mr.

and Mrs. George Howe, Mrs. Blanche Crist and Eleanor, Edith, nd Mary Klinger visited in Lykens. Mrs. Walter D.

Slusser and infant laughter, Gardners R. D. 2, were discharged from the Carlisle hospi- CHURCH NOTICES Ytrk LMksnui Rev. Ralph W. Mecktey.

Pastor York moraine worship; 10:30, church school, Chas. D. Remecker, Supt. Chestnut church school, Francis Coulson, 11:00, morning worship. Holy Communion.

Lower church school, Mrs. H. E. Menges, Supt. Mttaiflst Ctareh Paul B.

Denllnger, Minister 9:30 a. Sunday school, election of officers; 7:00 p. m. Methodist Youth Fellowship; 8:00 p. Harvest Home.

Totond MMon Harry R. Lee, Pastor Ira Coulson, 8. S. Supt. 2:00 p.

Sunday school; 3:00 worship service. Church God, York The Rev. Flora Hinzman, pastor Sunday school, 10 a. program, 11 a. Young People's service, 7:30 p.

preaching, 8 p. m. New Chester Lutheran Charge Rev. Elmer Drumm, Pastor St. Paul's "The Churcn services at 9:00 a.

Sunday school at 10:00 a. m. St. Mark's, Heidlersburg: Sunday school at 9:30 a. Holy Communion at 10:30 a.

m. Preparatory services Friday at 8:00 p. m. St. John's, Hampton: Sunday school at 6:30 p.

Church services at 7:30 0. m. Mt. Holly Springs Mrs. Robert Shoemaker and infant daughter, Mt.

Holly Springs, were discharged from the Carlisle hospital. Mrs. Mildred M. McCoy, of Mt. Holly Springs, in filing suit for divorce, charged Luther Lee McCoy, U.

S. Navy, with indignities in a suit filed on her behalf. They were married March 30, 1940, at Arlington. Va. Mrs.

Edward Mowery returned to her home here from the Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, where she had been receiving treatment. She reports that her eyesight is bome- what improved. Harry H. Stoner, of Harrisburg, has taken charge of the ice plant, milk route and school bus for W. C.

Miller, who moved to Middletown. The Stoner family has moved into the dwelling house. Glen Crum, who recently purchased the William H. Thompson property on Hill street, has sold the same to Marland Haiman. Harold Galoway.

ton of Mr. and Mrs. Parrel Galoway, ol Uriah, received his discharge from the army on September 28. Mr. and Mrs.

William Giles, of Boiling Springs, have moved into the Grant Good house on Baltimore avenue, lately occupied by Guy Kuhn. Edward Pitting and family have moved from the C. J. Gibb property into their new home on Chestnut street recently purchased from Mr. Gibb.

William Naugle, the paperhanger, was injured While at work at the Norman Meals property when a scaffold broke. He is now able to be about with the use of a crutch. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fisher have moved from the Mrs.

Samuel Stewart property, Hill street, to Upper Holly into the Isaac Noffsinger property. William Andrews and wife have moved from Philadelphia into the home recently vacated by the Fishers. Mr. and Mrs. John Calvin Walters have moved from Carlisle R.

D. 2, into their recently purchased property on Mill street formerly the Siplinger home. Mr. Walters is a brother of Jacob Walters, Mountain street. George Kline and family have moved from the Oibb property Chestnut street, into the Charles Harmon property, Baltimore avenue, tni.

Gary E. Baumgardner, Bendersville, and Mrs. Chester Yingst and nfant son, Kenneth Eugene, Gard- icrs R. 2, were discharged from the Warner hospital. Bruce Wagner.

York Springs, sold to Elmer G. and Carroll C. Heiges, Hampden township, Cumberland county, a lot in Latimore township. Born to Mr. and Mi's.

John Ro- neto, Gardners R. D. 2, a son, 3 at the Carlisle hospital. Born to Mr. and Mrs.

Glenroy O. Heller, Gardners R. D. 2, a son Saturday at the Carlisle hospital. Bruce Wagner, York Springs, sold to Elmer G.

and Carroll C. Heiges, Hampden township, Cumberland county, a lot in Latimore township. Tract in South Middleton township, Cumberland county, was transferred by William E. Jacobs to Murray W. Jacobs, York Springs.

Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Kieffer and daughter, Linda Lee. Patsy Thomp- jon and Wayne Kieffer. of Washington, D.

and Robert Huber and familj, of Harrisburg. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Kieffer on Sunday. Mrs.

Laban Wolf stumbled in going out the back door of her residence and tell clown six steps onto the walk. On Thursday she was taken to the Carlisle hospital by ambulance for X-rays. She is re cuperatiny at her home in York Springs. Mr. and Mrs.

Vance Stitzel have moved from their farm, Gardners R. to the livinlg quarters in large brick building at the comer of Routes 15 and 94 in York Springs which also houses the York Springs Farm Machinery Supply company owned and operated by Mr. Stitzel on Page 6) Leadership School To Be Conducted The Fifth Sunday School DiMric Y. S. Sixth Annual Halloween Parade The sixth annual Halloween parade will be held in York Springs on October 27 under the auspices of the York Springs Lions club assisted by the town's merchants.

The parade will form at the high school and move at 7 p. m. Those persons taking part should be at the high school at 6:30 in order to get their numbers and their place in the procession. Prizes have been provided by the Lions and by the merchants and are as listed: Best decorated float, (auto or truck), to; best dressed adult, t4, $3, most comical adult, 13, best dressed (8-16 13, $2, tl; most comical (8-16 $3, 12, tl; best dressed child (under 8 $3, tl; most comical (under 8 13, best decorated animal drawn vehicle, best decorated bicycle and rider (juvenile), t3, $1.50: best decorated pony and rider, 12, most outstanding representation (group or float), $7.50. WILL WRITTEN WITH A COLORED PENCIL The will of J.

R. Hantz, late of Huntington township, has been entered to probate at the office of Register Wlnfield G. Homer. The will, a. brief note written in colored pencil, Is dated September 19, three days-before his death.

It leaves his estate, valued at about tl.OOO in personal property, to his widow. Sale Register Oct. 17 E. W. Peffer, 1 mile east of Churchtown, mile off route 174, registered livestock.

Oct. 20-- Joseph Heisey, on Route 94 opposite Pike Schoolhouse, personal property. Oct. 20 Charles R. Angcll, 3 miles north of York Springs, on Route 15, farm property.

Oct. 27- -Roy E. Myers, on the David Brown farm, in Reading near the Germany school house, livestock, farming implements and some household goods. Nov. 3 Chas, N.

Dicks, Hampton, valuable real estate and nousenom goods. Nov. 10-- Mre. William Stambaugh, Hampton, household goods and of Adams county will conduct a eeks' course at the York Springs Lutheran church each Friday night commencing November 2 at 8 p. m.

The course will end with the last session on December 7. There will be two phases of the course: First, "The Development ol Christian Personality in Childhood," under the direction of Paul B. Denlinger, and second, "Young Adults and the Church," by the Rev. Ralph poultry equipment. slx Nov.

10-- H. H. Starrs', in the vil- Meckley. Registration will take place at 7:30 p. m.

on November 2 at the Lutheran church. Each member will be required to purchase his own text book. The object is to provide teachers for Christian Education in the various churches of the district. These are badly needed, and all persons, men and women, throughout the Fifth District who are interested In this subject are urgently asked to attend these sessions, no matter what their denomination or church affiliations may be. BOYS' CANVAS SHOES-Well rubber soles and heels, slses 9 to 6.

CUT RATE SHOE STORE Carlisle street Hanover, Pa. lage of Latimore. Poultry, equipment, household goods. Nov. 15--Bruce Fleming, on the former Danny Morthland farm, 4 miles southeast of Dillsburg, miles west of Wellsville, in sight of Mt.

Zion school and chnrch, livestock, farm machinery and a few household goods. Nov. 17--Rinker East Berlin R. D. 2, on the former Harry March farm, livestock and farming implements.

Nov. 21--German Speck, 1 mile south of Clear Springs, livestock and farm machinery. 'Nov. 22--Ira A. Elsenhart on the upper Jacobs Mill Farm.

Paradise livestock, Implements and household goods. Nov. 23--C. F. Orlett, Huntington Township, farm machinery household goods.

Nov. J4--Rufus Ruppert, on East Berlin-York road, 2 miles east Of East Berlin, livestock and farm Implements. MEN'S DBMS AMD SHOW-from to COT RATE SHOE STOW il Curllile Fa, WSPAPEM.

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