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EAST BERLIN NEWS COMET YORK SPRINGS a VOL. LXVII EAST BERLIN, PA. DECEMBER 13, 1946 NO. 30 KAST BERLIN NEWS NOTES Mrs. Edith Elliott, of York, was a CHURCH SERVICES Evangelical and Reformed Charge Alvin J.

Forry, Pastor St. John's, New Chester: Morning visitor here. (worship at Church school at 10. Elmer G. Mummert returned with Emanuel, Hampton: Church school his party from a deer hunting trip.

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gross and daughter, Diane Irene, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.

W. Wise, Felton. at morning worship at 10:30. Zwingli, East Berlin: Church school at 9:30 a. m.

The Loyal Sons and Daughters Roy C. McDonald and wife trans-i class will meet Tuesday, at 7:30 ferred to Paul H. P. Spangler and p. at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. wile, a lot in Washington township, Ervin Mummert. The Annual Christmas party at Zwingli church will be held Thursday at 7:30 p. m. A daughter was born Saturday at the Hanover hospital to Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Neiman, Hampton. The Russell Fair family moved from York Springs to a farm near Two Churches. Mrs. John Myers was hostess to the Ladies' Aid society of Triwity Lutheran church.

Mrs. Mildred H. Eck and daughter, Barbara, York, were entertained by local friends. Mrs. Granville Deardorff, near Dillsburg, visited the Misses Eleanor and Mae Wolf.

The Women's Missionary society of Trinity Lutheran church conducted a meeting at the home of Mrs. M. L. Slothour. Miss Mary Brodbeck, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Brodbeck, Hamilton township, has been visiting at York Springs. Mr. and Mrs. C.

D. Krout had as guests their son-in-law and daugh- ter, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Geiselman, York. Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd Hoffman entertained at a family dinner party Mrs, Kate Resser, Justin Resser and the Misses Jeune and Dorothy Mae Resser, and Richard Resser. Miss Betty J. Lerew had as a house guest, Miss Maxine Brune, Washington, D. C.

The girls were co-workers when Miss Lerew had a secretarial position in Washington during the war. Miss Nettie E. Myers, near town, wli suffered injuries in a recent auto accident, recovered sufficiently to drive her mother, Mrs. Carman Myers, to Hanover during the past week for a visit in that place. D.

John Anthony, 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Anthony, East Berlin, was treated Tuesday for a fracture of the left leg, received when he collided with another youth while playing soccer. John Barton, Claude Grimm, Lawrence Hamme, Nevin Baker and Rush Ziegler composed a party who went to Tioga county last week to hunt for deer. They were successful in bagging two bucks--one a nine point and the other a ten point.

Mrs. Earl Ruppert, East Berlin R. D. 1, reported to York police Saturday afternoon the loss of a billfold containing a check for $42 and $135 in currency. The currency was made up of a $100 bill and seven $5 bills.

Elders Charles Gentzler, Verne Y. Brandt and Robert Jacobs and Deacons Norman Wolf, Raymond Fissel and Herbert Myers were installed at the Sunday services in Trinity Lutheran church. Lutheran World Relief for the aid to war victims abroad will be marked Sunday in Trinity Lutheran church, when members of this church are asked to bring clothing, religious reading and German Bibles to be contributed. Mrs. W.

R. Calaway returned to her home, near town, after a visit with friends in Atlanta, who were confined to a hospital due to an accident suffered some weeks ago while they were enroute to the Calaway home for a visit. Mrs. Charles M. Heiner, R.

2, is expecting her mother to arrive shortly from Port Townsend, Wash- 'I'ngton, to spend some time at her Mrs. Heiner, who has been in health this fall, is planning to Trinity Lutheran The Rev. Snyder Alleman, Pastor Sunday school, 9 a. Luther league 6 p. Candlelight service 7 p.

m. Holtzschwamm Reformed The Rev. John S. Royer, Pastor Sunday school, 9:30 a. service of worship 10:30 a.

m. Church of the Brethren The Rev. J. Monroe Danner, Elder East Berlin, Sunday school, 9 a. m.

Hampton. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.: preaching 10:30 a. m. The Rev. G.

W. Harlacher, Elder Bermudian--Sunday school at 9:30 a. preaching at 10:30 a. m. Pageant, Gladness, Men of Old," 7:30 p.

m. Wolgamuth--Sunday school at 9:30 a. no preaching. Evangelical and Reformed Charge Rev. Archie C.

Rohrbaugh, Minister St. Paul's, New Oxford: Sunday school at 9:00 a. Church services at 10:15 a. m. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:30 p.

m. Emanuel's, Abbottstown: Church services at 9:00 a. Sunday school at 10:15 a. m. St.

Mary's Paradise The Rev. Chester Loszewski, Pastor Masses Sunday at 7:30 and 8:30 in the Protectory. Abbottstown Lutheran Charge The Rev. Snyder Alleman, Pastor Sunday school at 9:00 a. Church services at 10:15 a.

Luther League at 6:30 p. m. MARRIAGES Miss Ethel M. Neiderer, daughter of Milton Neiderer, Hanover R. D.

4, and James E. Cover, son of Mrs. Ralph Mellott, Aspers R. D. 1, were married, November 27, in the rectory of the Church of the Annunciation, McSherrystown.

The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Cyril J. Allwein, assistant rector. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Krichten, cousins of the bride. The bride was attired in a gray pinstripped suit, and had a corsage of red rosebuds. A wedding dinner was served Sunday aweek at the home of the bridegroom's parents. The newlyweds were the recipients of many gifts. The newlyweds are for the present residing at the home of the bridegroom's parents at Aspers R.

D. 1. The bridegroom was recently discharged from the United States Army after serving for a time in Germany. EAST BERLIN NEWS NOTES George W. Jacobs, East Berlin R.

2, enlisted in the army. Mrs. Cletus E. Mummert spent Saturday in Harrisburg. Mr.

and Mrs. Grant F. Logan moved from here to their new home at Glen Rock. Mrs. Logan is the former Miss Pauline Hoffman.

A cantata, "The Story of Christmas," will be presented Sunday, December 22, at 7:30 p. by the choir in Zwingli Reformed church. J. L. Currens, Brunswick, visited his sister, Mrs.

Eugene Elgin, and family, where his mother, Mrs. Samuel Currens, Taneytown, has been seriously ill. Mrs. E. Stanton DeBolt has been confined to her home with a heavy cold.

Mrs. DeBolt had been substituting in the local primary grades. Pvt. Oocrge Chronister, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Chronister, and husband of the former Katherine Nitchman, left for his new post in California. The will of Catherine Anthony, late of Reading township, has been entered for probate. A son, Alvin Anthony, East Berlin R. D. 2, is the administrator.

Eugene Zeigler plans to have sale of his desirable farm, in Paradise township on Tuesday, and will also offer live stock, farm machinery and some household goods. Larry, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Colt Eisenhart, who has been confined to bed for more than a week with a condition bordering upon pneumonia, is improved. Mrs.

Wallace Boozer, Mrs. Lyle Creekmore and the Misses Patricia Boozer and Peggy Ann Moul attended Tuesday evening the performance presented in Hanover by the Civic Opera of that place. The Julius Barthelme family, who for a number of years owned and operated the former Bubb mill, Bermudian, moved to the farm nearby which they purchased from Charles King. Samuel Wiseman, near Abbotts- own, who entered the army after is graduation from the local high chool last spring, visited his home while on furlough from the Aber- een, Proving Grounds. The condition of Jacob D.

Grove, who has been confined to his room home of nis daughter, Mrs. Robert Lau, for several months, is not much improved. Another daugh- Mrs. Paul Krenzer, Hanover, with Mr. Krenzer and their daugh- er, Patey, visited him recently.

Mrs. Levi Gentzler and family had as visitors her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Pitchman, and daughter, Dorothy, York. Dorothy is a sophomore at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove.

Miss Ida Gentzler, is recovering rom a severe cold. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ebersole, R. 1, recently marked the thirtieth anniversary of their marriage.

Mrs. Sbersole is the former Delia Mase- A Mrs. Charles Spertzel Mrs. Esta Catherine Spertzel, 40, wife of Charles Spertzel, Gardners R. 1, died at her home in Huntington township Thursday morning at 8 o'clock from the effects of several strokes she suffered in the last few days.

The deceased was a member of the Evangelical church at Idaville and was a daughter of the late Albert and Eliza Coulson Fickel. Surviving are her husband, these children: Boyd Biglerville R. Mrs. Ruth Henry, Dillsburg R. Paul S.

George Helen Fred F. and Howard all at home; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kime, York Springs; and Mrs. Goldie Bream, Shippensburg R. 1, and one brother, Charles Fickel, Gardners.

Funeral services Sunday afternoon at 1:3 Oo'clock from the Pitten- turf funeral home in York Springs with the Rev. R. L. Lundy officiating. Interment in the Idaville cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. Mt. Olivet Reformed Ch. Holds Elections The Reformed congregation of tho Mt. Olivet church, Bermudian, has elected these Sunday school for 1947: Superintendent, Albert Bosserman, Assistant Superintendent, William Gibbs.

2nd Assistant Superintendent, i a Thomas; Secretary, Edgar Bosserman; Assistant Secretary. Erma Born to Mr. ami Mrs. Diil.sburg, a son. J.

A. Smith, Dillsburg, celebrated visitor Tuesday. YORK SPRINGS NEWS EVENTS Virginia E. Guise was a Carlisle his 80th birthday December 1. Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd Wonders moved to the Charles Wonders place. Chester Keller, Dillsburg, R. 3, was discharged from the Carlisle hospital. Clarence W.

Stover and wife transferred to O. O. Town.send, a Wagner; Treasurer, Edward Gibbs; property in Warrington township. Pianist, Mrs. Mervin Kimmel; As- Mrs.

Glenn Sowers, near here, was sistant Pianists, Mrs. William Gibbs, admitted as a patient to the Car- Sr. and Mrs. Serighl Nell; Home lisle hospital. Department Superintendent, Mrs.

Hiram Thomas: Primary Superintendent, Mrs. A. L. Bubb; Temperance Superintendent, Mrs. Frank Men's Day will be observed in the Evangelical United Brethren church Sunday morning.

Niles Bushcy, a former resident of Reed; Missionary Dillsburg, now residing at Williams- Mrs. A. L. Bubb; Primary Teacher, port, has been seriously ill. and Wayne Kieffer spent Monday in Carlisle.

Mrs William F. Cowan was a Carlisle visitor on Tuesday. Mrs. Morris Howe, Guernsey, suffered a fractured arm a fall. Mrs.

Daniel Williams has been ill at her home on the Harrisburg; scnoo CHURCH NOTICES York Springs Lutheran Charge Rev. Ralph W. Meckley, Pastor Lower Church, school: 11 morning worship. Christmas exercises December 22 at 7:30. York Springs--10 Church school; 6:30 Luther league; 7:30 Vespers.

Christmas exercises, December 23, at 7:30. Chestnut Grove 9:30 Church road. M. N. Odbert, of Monessen, visited and family, near Mrs.

Edward Gibbs; Assistant Primary Teacher, Mrs. A. L. Bubb: Young People's Class Teacher. Mrs.

The 27th Candlelight service of the Methodist church will be held Sunday at 7 p. m. Frank Reed, with assistants, Mrs. Foster Baker. Dillsburg R.

3. was William Gibbs, and Edward I discharged from the Carlisle hos- Gibbs; and Adult Teacher, William Gibbs, Sr. The Women's Guild of this Ray K. Gorber transferred to George E. Moore and wife, a tract Pyles--Miller Miss Reida E.

Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice E. Miller, Hanover R. 3, and Pvt.

Elwood V. Pyles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bay Pyles, Abbottstown R. 1, were married recently at the Brethren Evangelical church, Winchester, by Rev.

Franklin G. Senger, pastor. After the nuptials the newly weds enter "a hospital shortly'to undergo motored to New Market, for a major operation. I visit to the Endless Caverns. The Dr Jennings Bryan Hartman, I bridegroom will leave Saturday for Spring Grove druggist and owner of the Jay-Bee cottage, along the Conewago, near town, is somewhat improved after suffering a heart ailment that confined him to the house for some weeks.

He spent some days at Larry's Creek, near Williamsport, during his convalescence. Mrs. Theodore Coulson, who left here some weeks ago to spend some time with her sister in York, plans to spend some time in Wrightsville. Mrs. Coulson, whose husband died early this year, visited here during past week.

Stanley Steidler, foster son of the Coulsons and a junior in the local high school, now resides with the Prank Reed family, near Bermudian. his army station at Seattle, Wash. The was attractively attired in a lightweight wool suit of lighl blue with black accessories, and wore a corsage of red rosebuds. The bride, a graduate of the New Oxford High school in the class of 1942, is employed by the Nationa Fruit Product Company, Peach Glen. The bridegroom was employed by the same company prior to his induction into the Army on October 3.

Young--Yales Homer N. Young, Gettysburg, and Mrs. Mary C. Yates, formerly Mrs J. Paxton Bigham, also of that plac were married Thursday in the Pres- Guests of Elisha M.

Wilson andjbyterian church at Bel-Air, Md. daughter, Mrs. Hester Streightiff, who resides with him, included the latter's son, Wilson, a student at State Teachers' College, Shippensburg; and Mr. Wilson's other daughter. Mrs.

Harper Wentz, Shippensburg, and her husband, Pfof. Wentz, who' also visited his sister. Miss Beulah E. Wentz, who has been seriously ill. State Police Say: Maybe you ARK a food mixer-But don't mix drinkinr and driv- Leave that liquor in botUi- and put IMS pressure on the throttle.

ORIVK SAFELY! Haugh--Alwine Mr. and Mrs. Emory Alwine Abbottstown, have announced th marriage of their daughter, Eliz abeth, to Thomas Haugh, son Mr. and Mrs. Mervin S.

Haugh Wrightsville. The wedding too: place October 29, at Clearwater, Fla. The couple is now living temporarily at the home of the bride's parents. Michael Jacob Bohii Michael Jacob Bonn, 73, son of the late John H. and Mary March Bohn, died early Monday morning at the residence of his brother, Calvin H.

Bohn, York. He was a native of East Berlin and was a cabinetmaker for many years. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Bohn was custodian of the Odd Fellow's hall, York, as was his late father and grandfather. He was a member of East Berlin Reformed church.

Chosen Knight Commandery 174, Knights of Malta; Humane Lodge, 342, IOOF; and the East Berlin Fire company. The Rev. Richard Sheaffer, former pastor of East Berlin Reformed church, conducted funeral services Thursday at 1:30 p. m. in the Edward W.

Ba-u- meister Colonial mortuary, York. Burial was made in Union cemetery, East Berlin. The deceased's father and grandfather were undertakers in East Berlin. church has elected the following of land in Carroll township, officers for the coming year: Presi- I a iintsberger transferred to dent, Mrs. William Gibbs.

Vice IjCe Noss and i a LmcL of President, Mrs. Mabel Leer; Sec- md in Monaghan township, retary, Mrs. Mervin Kimmel; Thp citizens Hose company was sistant Secretary, Mrs. Frank R-oed; called Monday morning to extinguish Treasurer, Mrs. A.

L. Bubb; Pianist, a chim firp at honle of Earl Mrs. William Gibbs, wita Mrs. Bpcker near Mervin Kimmel as assistant. Those who will serve on the game and lower committees and as steward- hip chairman will be nominated at he next meeting.

The Young People's Class and the Women's Guild of Mt. Olivet Sunday School will hold their Christmas party at the home of Mr. and vlrs. William Gibbs, on Tuesday evening at 7:30. Mrs.

Annie Strayer Winand Mrs. Annie Strayer Winand, 89, died Monday at her home on Abbottstown street, East Berlin, the eve of the 93rd birthday of her husband, Walter Winand. The aged couple had desired to remain in their own home while being, cared for by their children and other relatives. Mrs. Winand's sight had failed and she had been in failing for many months.

She was a daughter of the late Moses and Susan (Sheaffer) Strayer. Following the retirement of her husband, who for many years farmed the Warren Hafer farm at Bermudian, the couple resided in East Berlin. The deceased's husband, three daughters, Mrs. George Binder, East Berlin; Mrs. Adam Myers, East Ber- Tribute Banquet Held At St.

Paul's Church Thirty-three servicemen and women attended the tribute banquet, Saturday evening, in the social ooms of St. Paul's church, Thomasville. 'The banquet was sponsored jy the church council of both the mtheran and Reformed congregations. The Rev. Samuel F.

Stauffer, i as president and George H. Knisely oastor of the Lutheran congregation, I as vice president. Other members of mer, daughter of the late Mr. and tfrs. Samuel Masemer, of this place.

The couple are the parents of seven children. There will be a youth Rally on Saturday at 7:30 p. m. in the Lutheran church with the Rev. Earl Redding, York, as guest speaker.

There will be special music. This one of a number of youth rallies being sponsored by the Young People's Department of the Adams Council of Christian Education. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank L.

Barton, of York, on December 9th, at the York hospital. Mrs. Barton is the former Jeanne Gingerich, of York, and Mr. Barton is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

John Z. Barton, Paradise Orchards, near East Berlin The child has been named Patricia Louise. The East Berlin restaurant, owned and operated by J. W. Dull, has a new staff of assistants in charge of the dining room, kitchen and store.

Mrs. Dull, who has been ill for more than a month, is still under medical care and is spending some time at the home of her daughter in Dillsburg. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sebright, near town, were Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Farrence, Spring Grove; Mrs. Annie Peters, Miss Mame Bertzfield, Mrs. Bertzfield, Ralph Stine and Genevieve Sebright, of York; Mr. and Mrs.

Daryl Sebright, Harrisburg; David Sebright and family, New Oxford; Paul Wolf and family, Wilbur Jacobs and family, Edgar Baker and John Baker, Jr. Jacob Groscost, formerly of near Two Churches, who recently abandoned farming because of the deaths of his sister, Alice, and his brother, Milton, is now residing in the York Springs neighborhood with his niece, Mrs. Grant Asper. Mr. Groscost, whose Two Churches farm, formerly the property of Willis A.

Myers, was purchased this fall by David Anderson, visited here this week. lin, and Mrs. Hanover, and Raymond four sons, Border, Harlin, East Berlin, Mervin, Hampton, Parren, East Berlin, R. D. 2, and Lloyd Winand, Dillsburg R.

survive; together with 24 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was conducted Thursday afternoon at the Pittenturf funera: home, with the Rev. W. Grant Group officiating. Interment was made in the Sunnyside cemetery York Springs.

Robert Baker, Dillsburg, and John Yost, Dover, were successful in each killing four-point deer on the first morning of the season. A playlet, "On the Road to Bethlehem," will be given in the Evangelical United Brethren church Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The Citizens Hose company was called Tuesday evening to extinguish a fire at the saw mill of W. S. Strayer.

The fire was out when the fire company arrived. The Harry Smith family had the most members present at the revival services in the Franklintown United Brethren Church when family night was observed. Pastor Dorsey presented the family with a picture of Christ. The local school board recently organized by electing N. E.

Wiley served as toastmaster. The guest speaker was Ralph C. Geigle, Washington, D. C. Included on the musi- program were group singing and instrumental selections by the Haines Trio.

Those in attendance were: the Rev. Samuel F. Stauffer, The Rev. E. V.

Strausbaugh, Ralph C. Geigle, Emory Markle, Kenneth Rinehart, Rufus Kopp, Merle Rud- krecht, J. C. Toomey, Ray Brenneman, David Lillich, Ethel Albright, Helen Albraught, John Wolfe, Edgar Smyser, Ray Kopp. Frederick Eyster, John R.

Livingston, Ernest Gross, Ervin M. Emig, Llewellyn S. Hoffman, Gordon Smith, Waldemar Senft, Gordon Eyster, Kenneth Eppley, Philip Weaver, Charles Witman, Howard Albright, George Lillich, Eugene Smyser, Carl Srnyser, Philip Stough the board are C. J. Stouffer, secretary; Dr.

W. L. Crawford, treasurer, and Ralph Lefever. D. A.

Kimmel, retired implement dealer, after spending three months at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Kimmel, Newark, N. will now spend an indefinite time at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

Chester A. Bentz, Dillsburg R. D. Wierman's Mill Doris Wishard spent several days with Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Kieffer. Mechanicsburg Robert Pair, York Springs R. was admitted as a patient to the Hanover hospital. Mrs. Orville Warner and Ruth and Mary Guise spent Monday in Harrisburg.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walter, Aspers, celebrated their silver anniversary Monday. Denzil Slusser, Gardners R. 2, was admitted to the Carlisle hospital as a patient.

Admitted to the Warner hospital were John Fernsbaugh, Gardners R. Mrs. Marlin Reed, Bendersville. Myron Knouss, Arendtsville, who was taken suddenly ill Friday night, is ing A daughter was born Monday afternoon at the hospital to Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Koontz, Gardners R. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hood, Gardners R.

2, announce the birth of a son Saturday at. the Carlisle hospital. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Junior Baker, Gardners, R.

D. 2, a daughter, December 10, at the Carlisle hospital. Mrs. Frank Beitman, York Springs R. D.

2, underwent an operation in the Warner hospital Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schock, of Mt. Joy, and Mrs.

Robert D. Swab, of Lancaster, visited Mr. and Mrs Hiliary Kennedy on Sunday. Mrs. Annie Smith, State returned home Wednesday from a visit with her daughter, Mrs.

Walter Weigle, Philadelphia. Mrs. Belle Warren, Arendtsville and her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Albright, of Gardners, spent Monday in Carlisle. Christmas fxrrcisPs.

December 29. at 7:30. Betty Fair will be soloist at the vespers services Sunday evening. Her selection will be, "Oh, Day of it and Gladness," by Liszt. Rock Chapel Church of God Flora Hinzman, Pastor Sunday school 9:30 a.

Youth fellowship 7:30 p. preaching p. m. Thursday 8 p. m.

prayer services. Sunday, December 22, at 8 p. a Christmas play will be given in he church. All are welcome. Mt.

Holly Springs Fred Sheaffer killed 2 hogs, dressing between 400 and 425 pounds each. Miss Sadie Hummelbaugh, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday, is ill at her home. Mrs. Charle March and infant son, David Stough, Luther Zellers, Rob- Mt Holly Springs, were discharged ert Becker, William Becker, Fred rrom tne Carlis i hospital. Wolfe, John Rauby, William Sprenkle, Theodore Benedick, Mrs.

Frank Mrs. Mary C. Sheaffer, the wife of James A. Sheaffer, Carlisle, R. Munzer and Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph 5j died at a Harrisburg hospital Geigle. at the age of GO years. Lester A. Sheaffer, Mt.

Holly Springs, and Luther R. Sheaffer, Mechanicsburg, are sons of the deceased. Dr. David S. Stayer has returned GET FIVE DEER IN BRADFORD CO.

HUNT At a deer camp in Canton, Brad- William H. Armplcl William H. Armold, 84, who spent about 45 years in Adams county as a farmer, died Wednesday evening at 6:30 o'clock in the Harrisburg City hospital from a complication The deceased was born in York county, a son of the late Ruclolpl and Susan Forrey Armold. Aftei leaving Adams county he residec near Camp Hill for 10 years and for a week had resided with a daughter Mrs. John Wilt, Harrisburg.

Whiie a resident of the county Mr. Armold was a road supervisor in Franklin township for about 12 years. He was a member of the Fourth Evangelical and Reformed church, Harrisburg. His wife, the former Emma Shue, died in 1918. Surviving are seven children.

Mrs. Charles Forsythe, Altoona; Mrs. Lottie Able, Marietta; Mrs. Denton Miller, New Oxford; Mrs. Caleb Drenning, Shrewsbury; Clarence, Gettysburg; Mrs.

Wilt, Harrisburg, and Mrs. Margaret Hoffman, Corning, N. 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Katie Miller and Mrs. Lizzie Naylor, both of Marietta.

Funeral services Saturday afternoon at 2 p. m. ford Countv, 9 Mt. Holly men in days' time killed five deer. The home and has reopened office.

a 0( av He received treatment at the Mayo men hunted Monday and Tuesday and part of Wednesday morning and without, the help of any guides. Donald Heller, of Newville, shot an 8-point, buck which dressed 180 M. B. Minnich, ot Ml. Holly Springs, 7-point buck which dressed 170 pounds: Harry Clinic for x-ray burns on his hands.

The case of Kenneth R. Neil, Mt. Holly Springs, against B. Beatrice Ba-vfhorc, an action for recovery of property, will be heard Friday without a jury. After 17 i wiucn Sheffer bagged a 4-potnt buck.

a a J. Charles HoUv of Holly, 5 and 4-point bucks, weighing 160 and 130 pounds, and Ermond Walters, of Newville. another 4-pointer which also dressed 130 pounds. The other hunters on Mrs. Albert Sliybaugh returned to her home at Aspers after a visit with her daughter, Mrs.

Lester Guise, and family, Camp Hill. Mr. and Mrs. F. E.

Coulson and son, Billy, and Robert Mansberger attended the Ice Follies in Hershey on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Settysburg, announce the birth of a daughter at the Warner hospital Saturday afternoon. Mr.

and Mrs. William B. Wilson aad as guests at their home in Quaker Valley, Mrs. Wilson's sister, Mrs L. R.

Gorman, and Mr. and Mrs Russell Jones, Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs.

J. Follmer Zepp who were recently married in Tamaqua, are making their home with the' groom's mother, Mrs. William Zepp, Gardners. O. P.

A. announced Tuesday tha a new consumer spare ration stamp for five pounds of sugar will be made valid on January 1, 1947, anc will be good through April 30. Mr. and Mrs. Harold A.

Smith, "Lt. and Mrs. William Barriga and daughter, Barbara, and Mr. and Mrs. Q.

W. Hershey visited Lt. and Mrs. Charles G. Hershey, in Bel Air, on Sunday.

Kenneth Morris Townsend, Baltimore, paid a fine and costs on a charce of failing to stop at a stop sign laid before Justice of the Peace Walter Wolf, York Springs, by state police. Mrs. Norman Starner, Gardners York Springs Methodist Church Rev. Orville Warner, Pastor Sunday school 9:30 a. worship ervice 10:30 a.

m. New Chester Lutheran Charge The Rev. Elmer Drumm, Pastor St. John's, Hampton: Church services at 9:00 a. Sunday school at 10:00 a.

Youth Rally Saturday evening at 7:30. St. Paul's, "The Sunday school at 9:30 a. Church serv- ces at 10:30 a. m.

The Junior choir will practice this Friday evening at Heidlersburg. St. Mark's, Heidlersburg: Sunday school at 9:30 a. Christmas services at 8 p. m.

The Adult choir will hold a- Christmas party Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Guy Tanger. Two Students Hurt In Crash Two Biglerville high school students received minor injuries Tuesday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock when the car in which, they were riding and a Sinclair oil company truck collided on East York street, Biglerville. Arthur Myers, Yorfc driver of the car suffered a minor cut on the head, a report from the school today disclosed while Doris Wishard, York Springs R. suffered a bruised left shoulder.

There were five Biglerville high school students in the car, all of them from the York Springs area, who were on way home via Heidlersburg. after school had closed for the day. No details were immediately available as to how the collision occurred. Damage to the car was estimated at $25 and to the truck at $35. The name of the driver of the truck was not known to the school office.

State police said they had had no report of the accident. Dillsburg Slaughter House Gutted By Fire The interior of a slaughter house, located just outside the Dillsburg borough limits, operated by Charles Rider, this place, was gutted by a fire of unknown origin at 3 p. m. Monday, entailing a loss of ap- approximately $8,000, which included refrigeration equipment. Prompt action by the Dillsburg firemen saved a nearby two-car garage from destruction.

Mr. Rider, who owns a meat market on Baltimore street, had completed his slaughtering earlier in the day. Twelve beefs, 10 calves and nine hogs, which were in the slaughter house refrigerator at trie time, were removed to safety. Damage to the refrigerator equip- Springs, was a i to the Carlisle hu.spital. ho a a Christmas a of the Ladies' Bible class of the Meth- ehurch will be held December R.

2, was admitted to the Warner ment was estimated at $4,500, while, hospital. Mrs. Glenn Wonders and tn frame building was damaged infant, a Darlene Kayo, York: tne extent of $3,500. The slaughter Springh R. 1, were discharged from that institution.

house is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ditmer Dillsburg. The loss is this roster were Glenn B. Feeser, MQ Pachpr a Paul Herr and Lester Sheaffer, ot Holly, and John Walters, of New- ville.

Canton is about 20 miles south know aru -f new'o'nes "pu'ked tor the of Elmira, N. and the men re- ornins VPfll ported temperatures of 8 below Plan werc Discharged from the Warner hos- partially covered by insurance pital were Mrs. A Naylor and p. m. At this time i i i i Sl stP1 bo and a six-inch snowfall.

completed at the 1 i a daughter, Gail Lee. A-spprs; Mrs. Glenn Trimmer and i a son, Philip Michael, Mrs. Jame.s Marshall, York Springs; Rd- wuril Apors, York Springs. Glenn Leroy Slaybaugh, Gardners meeting ol the Mt.

Holly Springs R. was chained before Justice of FRANKLTNTOWN Mr and Mrs. Robert, Shumaker and daughter moved Irom near Pranklmtown to their new home, near Shepherdstown. Joseph Harbold was taken ill while at his work last week. The annual Pollyanna party of the Willing Workers class ot local Lutheran Sunday school conducted in the local fire hall.

Mrs. Brooks, of York, has been evening at the Mary Jane Inn, to lo gj von the children of Mt. 1 ha.s a up her duties a.s teacher residing i her daughter, Mr- begin at 7:00. The Club will spon- Holly Springs, around the tree, on ot social Mudics and English, at Ralph Gundrum. sor a Christmas Party for the chil- Christmas eve, at 6:30 o'clock.

i B'g': i ville, succeeding Mrs. P. I dren of the community on Sntur- The Sunday School honors this Roth, of Gettysburg, who resigned the South Mountain. Marlin McLaughlin, Mt. Holly i i for Lno Christmas licht- the Peace John H.

Basehore i Springs, shot a live-point buck in around the square, to disorderly conduct at 9:45 p. in. put up on Saturday, for the I Thursday on Center Square Getiys- decoration of Lions Club commumt burg by Borough Police Officer Ken- Tin York Springs Lions Club will on lne Trine lawn on the i neth Tuwney hold Ladies Night on Wednesday rq a i anc or the Christmas party Mrs. Henry Lower, of Guernsey. from the Bender I i a evenin December 21, at 7:30.

wec go to Lutheran effective December 1. Robinson--Starry Miss Joan Starry, younger daugh- (Continntd on 4) THE PRESENT THAT LASTS A YEAR--A subscription to the old home community newspaper (Continued on Pare 6) JUST RECEIVED Parker, Sheaffer and Eversharo Pen anrt Pencil Sets. MARK E. TRONR Jpwelfr "Baltimore Hanover. Pa noon at p.

iron, trcc wU1 be ei cc ted in the York They had 65 per cent present, with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Starner i cc -TM 1U I I iS Sale Register Dec. 14 Lottie Jane Rldingcr. admrx.

of estate of Elsie Gnuv terment in the Biglerville cemetery. gifts to the children. Mrs. Mary Baker Mrs. Mary Ann Boyer Baker, 89, widow of Samuel S.

Baker, died at tate and personal property. Dec. 14 Bruce WISP, Midwsiy tv- Krnlltown and Barren's angelical Sunday School i 8fl ert Starner and son, of Benders; present and an offering of $10.43. ville; Mrs. Alberta Zeigler and sons CARD OF THANKS They had a record of 64 per cent, a Mrs George Stambaugh a nn ri form I wish to express my sincere Last year 77 pupils and $7.26.

The h0 ns. of Gardners, were guests of uvesiocn. um. thanks for the many greetings and Methodists were third i 58 per and Mrs. Guy Tangcr, York the home of her daughter, Mrs.

J. kindnesses shown me durini; rent. 72 present and i offering Sprint's R. 2 al a turkey dinner. Stanley Wallace, at Manchester.

She had formerly resided at W. King my recent illness. BKUI.AH WKNT7. was $8.57. Last week 71 who gave (Continued on Page 4) (Continued on Page 2) THE PRESENT THAT LASTS A YEAR--A subscription to the old home community newspaper.

LADTF.ft' DIAMOND RINGS lip. ELECTRIC CLOCK REPAIRING A MARK E. Jeweler ROTH BROS 41 Baltimore St. Haiiiwer, Pa flroartwav Jewelers Hanover, Pa ZoW real rstatr. a implement some household I Dec 21 l.aii?hman, Mlil- DOLLS AND A I A w.ty between Ea.if Berlin tt.n For Girls and Boys.

Holiday Dresses, Red Run rhurch on the HIT! 3-14. JACK'S KIDDIE SHOP, near i hart, a Wn' TV Post Office. Hanover a farmim?.

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