Elizabethville Echo from Elizabethville, Pennsylvania • 1

VOLUME 60 No. 4. ELIZABETHVILLE, APRIL 2, 1953 SINGLE COPY, FIVE CENTS 2.00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE Announce FFA NEWS OF THE Two Injured In Weddings Girl Scouts Receive Awards At Party Easter Egg Hunt For Children Friday An Easter Egg Hunt for children of this community, to and including ten years of age, will be held Friday afternoon, April 3, under sponsorship of the Elizabethville Civic Club. The children will assemble at the school house at 2:00 P. M.

and from that place, parade to the park. In case of rain the hunt will be held the following day, April 4. Area Defense Group Met Here Friday A meeting of the North Dauphin Emergency Welfare Service group, a branch of the Dauphin County Civil Defense organization, was held in the Elizabethville High School Friday evening. Preliminary plans for setting up the emergency welfare program were formulated, and it was stated that directors of the various subdivisions in each community will be named later. The District includes the entire area north of Peters Mountain, for which Mr.

Clair Troyof Elizabethville is serving as Easter Sunrise Service Sunday An Easter sunrise service will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery, town, Sunday, April 5 at 6:30 a. m. Rev. M. G.

Sponsler, pastor of Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Church, town, will be in charge of the service, and Rev. E. R. Marks, pastor of Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church will be the speaker. Also participating in the services will be Rev.

H. E. Fogelman and Rev. H. M.

Young, pastors of the Enders and Loyalton Evangelical United Brethren Charges. Music will be rendered by the choirs of Trinity Evangelical United Brethren and Salem Evangelical and Reformed 'Churches of town. In case of inclement weather the service will be held in Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church. Highway Accident Two persons were injured in an automobile accident on the Peters Mountain road near Mat-amoias Saturday evening. The injured are Donald E.

Zimmerman, Dauphin R. who suffered lacerations of the face and head and a fractured ankle and Herman Deimeler of Harrisburg, who sustained lacerations of the face. State Police of the Lykens substation said the accident occurred when the car left the highway and struck a sign post and tree. Cars operated by Clarence Ramsdale of Locustdale and Clarence Bucher of Millersburg were damaged in a collision on route 25 near the eastern limits of Gratz, Friday evening. There were no injuries.

Occupants of two automobiles were uninjured in a collision at an intersection route 209, VA miles east of Lykens, Sunday afternoon. State Police of the Lykens substation reported the cars were operated by Charles A. Scheib of Tower City and Joe F. Wingert of Elizabethville. Damage to the two vehicles was estimated at $100.

PAGEANT IN BERRYSBURG CHURCH An Easter program, including a pageant entitled "Praise Ye The will be rendered by members of the Sunday School in the Evangelical Congregational Church, Berrysburg, Sunday, April 5 at 7:30 P. M. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. WITH ARMY IN KOREA Donald M. Koppenhaver of Elizabethville, is at present serving with the Army in Korea.

He entered the service September 23 and received training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. His wife is the former Miss Elaine Daniel of Berrysburg. EASTER SERVICES'IN SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Easter Sunday services in Salem Lutheran Church, town, will begin with the annual Easter Early Service at 6 :30 A. followed by the Easter Rally Sunday School session at 9:30. There will be a baptismal service at 3:30 p.

and in the evening at 7:00 o'clock, the Easter Holy Communion will be administered by the pastor, Rev. W. Z. Artz. Preparatory services will be held Good Friday evening at 7:80 o'clock.

MRS. FLORENCE E. BURNS Mrs. Florence E. Burns of Millersburg, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.

Bruce Diamond in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Thursday. Survivors are two daughters, Mr 3. Diamond, and Miss Irma Burns, of Atlantic City, New Jersey; a sister, Mrs. E. H.

Kiehl of Millersburg, one brother, Jesse V. Michaels, Harrisburg, and two grandchildren. Services were held from the Sterner Funeral Home, Millersburg, Monday afternoon. Rev. G.

P. Stoudt, pastor of Trinity Reformed Church officiated and interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg. MRS. NAOMI BOYER Mrs. Naomi S.

Boyer, age 88 years, a former resident of Fish-erville, died in the National Lutheran Home for the Aged, Washington, D. Tuesday. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Cora Kauffman of Mechaniesburg R. D.

4, and several nephews and nieces. Mrs. Boyer was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Fish-erville. Services will be held in the Mes siah Church, Fisherville, at 3:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. The pastor, Rev.

J. E. Rine will officiate and interment will be in the Fisherville Cemetery. MISS CLARA C. FRECK Miss Clara C.

Freck, age 84 years, of Millersburg, died in a Harrisburg hospital, Friday. A foster-daughter, Mrs. Robert Oyler of Northumberland, is the only immediate survior. Services were held from the Sterner Funeral Home, Millersburg, Tuesday morning. Rev.

L. C. Mortensen, pastor of Salem Lutheran Church, Killinger, officiated, afld interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery, SCHOOLS Show Filmt at School Assembly Two interesting films were shown during the assembly pro gram of the local schools on Friday. Title of the first film, "Stay In showed the opportunities afforded the high school graduate. The second movie was quite unusual.

This picture tfas filmed at the Nuremberg High School by Rev. A. E. Grove a former Elizabethville resident. Included were a number of scenes of the May Day program at that high school several years ago.

Mr. Troy, principal of our schools, is a former of the Nuremberg schools. During the coming week, the Elizabethville High baseball team is scheduled to play at Millers- burg April 8, and on April 10 will play Berrysburg on the home field. LOCAL HIGH NINE LOSES TO HUBLEY AND HEGINS Elizabethville was blanked 5-0 by the Hubley Township High nine in the season's opening game on the Hubley field, Friday afternoon. The game was called after i innings of play because of rain.

Batteries were Renn and Wil-liard and Dockey for Elizabethville; Michael, Kissinger and Daniels for Hubley. Elizabethville 000 000 Hubley Twp. 031 lx 4 The Hegins Township 1 4 2 2 High team defeated the Blue and Gold nine 11-7 on the Elizabethville field Tuesday. Romberger, relieving Minnich in the first inning, held the homesters hitless the remainder of the game. Score by innings Hegins 140 230 111 Elizabethville 500 020 0 7 Batteries: Minnich, Romberger and Schlegel, for Hegins; Reigle, Kissinger, Henninger and Williard for Elizabethville.

NAMED TO WOMEN'S COUNCIL AT COLLEGE Miss Melba Evans, a sophomore at the West Chester State Teachers College, was recently elected a member of the Women's Dormitory Council for the year 1953-54. Miss Evans is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Snyder of Pillow. PLAN CANCER DRIVE' COUNTY IN A large representation of Upper Dauphin County residents is expected to attend the opening meeting of the 1953 fund-raising campaign of the County Cancer Society tt be held at 6:00 P.

M. Tuesday.April 7 in the Chestnut Street hall, Harrisburg. The program, announced by William G. Jones, general chairman, will include music by a military band and an address by General Carl Spaatz, retired Commander of the U. S.

Army Air Force and State Chairman for this year's cancer crusade. A tur key will be served on a "dutch treat" basis. Toastmaster will be Leo C. Williamson, former mayor of Williamsport, and well known humorist. Dr.

Harvey F. Smith, honorary chairman of the county campaign, will be present along with General Albert H. Stackpole, chairman for the Southeastern area of the State. The county quota is $30,000. Upper Dauphin chain-the drive is Mrs.

W. baugh of Millersburg. r. commanders, who have i working committees Ir. spective communities av Mrs.

D. R. Buxton, -vi-ville; Mrs. Arthur Horn. Mrs.

C. E. Harris, Mrs. Myron Todd, Halifss; Mrs E. Dimond, Lykens; James Bowman Mrs.

Norman Miller and the Misses Shepp, Millersburg; Mrs. J. Scheib, Pillow; Mrs. George H. Gillis, Wiconisco, and Mrs.

G. H. Barnd, Williamstown. EASTER PROGRAM IN FORNEY'S CHURCH An Easter program will be presented in Forney's Evangelical United Brethren Church, Rife, Sunday, April 5th at 7:30 P. under the direction of Mrs.

Thomas Welker. The program will include recitations, special music and a play entitled "New Hope." GRATZ AUTION SALE Every Friday Evening Advertisement 3-6t Contest Winners Thomas Sanders of Hershey, won first place in the annual Dauphin-Schuylkill Area, Future, Farmers of America public speaking contest held in the Berrysburg high school Friday. David Shappel of Cressona won second award, and Edward Char-rot of Berrysburg, placed third. Speakers and their subjects were: "Where Did Your Farm Come From?" Thomas Sanders, Hershey; "The Miracle David Shappel, Cressona; "Farm Safety1', Edward Charcot, Berrysburg; "The Woodlot and Robert Wetzel, Millersburg; "If Marconi Could See This'', Robert Stangle, Halifax; "Attributes of Raw David Moyer, Schuylkill Haven; "The Most Important Crop on The Raymond Hartman, Hegins. Teams of eight members, repre- senting three chapters, entered the' Parliamentary Procedure competition.

Placings in this con test were: first, Hershey; second, Berrysburg, and third, Halifax, Members of the Berrysburg team were: Edward Keiter, Dale Miller, John Deppen Carl Wea ver, Donald Hassinger, Donald Hoke, Clark Bowman and Selon Bergey. Dr. Stevens of the Agricultural Education Department, Pennsylvania State College, and Mr. Kenneth Staver of Palmyra, served as judges. CLASS TO PRESENT PROGRAM The Service iSisters Class of Trinity Evangelical United Brethren! Sunday School, town will present a program in the church, Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.

m. The program will include selections by the school chorus, and a skit and fashion show. An offering will be received. FIREMEN MEET HERE APRIL 10 A booster meeting of the Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen's Association will be held in the fire house, Elizabethville, Friday, April 10 at 8:00 p. m.

ANNOUNCE LOCAL LIBRARY CIRCULATION Circulation of the Elizabethville Library during the first three months this year totaled 4,116 volumes, Mrs. W. J. Daniel, librarian has announced. The local library is a branch of the Dauphin County Service, Harrisburg Public Library.

Local and Personal News Evan Shaffer and David Mattit who entered the Army March 17, have been transferred from Fort Meade, Maryland to Fort Knox, Kentucky. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Shaffer of town and Mr. and Mrs.

Blair Mat-tis, Washington Township. James Breit and Richard Bingaman, West Chester State Teachers College students, and Larry Bingaman, student at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, are spending the Easter recess with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Breit and Mr. and M'rs.

Paul Bingaman. Yeoman 3c John Hoke, of the Navy, is spending a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hoke, East Main Street. Mr.

and Mrs. James Reisch and daughter Sandra and Roy Maurer and son Jack of Hershey were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arlington Koppenhaver during the weekend. REFERENDUM FOR BERRYSBURG VOTERS A court order issued this week will give Berrysburg voters the opportunity to decide on sales of beer and liquor in that borough, atthe Primary election May 19.

A petition, signed by seventy-two residents of that community had been filed with the Dauphin County Commissioners asking that the question be placed on the ballot for the Primary. Later, a petition in which seven Berrysburg residents joined objecting to placing the local option questions before the voters, was filed in the county court. This petition contended the questions should have been submitted in separate petitions to the County Commissioners. On Tuesday, President Judge Paul G. Smith made an order directing that both questions be submitted to voters of the borough.

At the election in 1936 voters of that borougft" decided against the sale of both beer and liquor. RADLE MYERS Miss Hazel A. 'Myers of Harrisburg and Pvt. John W. Radle of Halifax R.

D. 1, were married recently in the chapel at Camp Gordon, Georgia. Chaplain Jay W. Davies performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel S. Myers, 228 Peffer Street, Harrisburg, formerly of Halifax R. D. 1.

Pvt. Radle is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Radle of Halifax R.

D. 1. He attended the Elizabethville High School and was employed by the Swab Wagon Company," Elizabethville, before entering the service. BARRY SCHROYER Miss Elaine Schroyer of Eliz abethville R. was wed to Floyd E.

Barry of Tower City, in the Methodist Church at Tower City on March 21. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William Harner. The couple was attended by Jean Phillips of Elizabethville and Ross Baker of Tower City. Mr.

Marlin Shadle, organist, played the wedding music, and Cpl. D. D. Wutter, was soloist. The bride is the daughter of Mrs.

Alma Schroyer of Elizabethville R. D. The' bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Hannah Barry of Tower City andis a veteran of World War II. He is employed at the Middletown Air Depot.

Mr. and Mrs. Barry will reside at Gratz R. D. KIVLER KOPPENHEFFER Miss Winifred Koppenheffer of Halifax was wed to Pvt.

William Kivler of Dauphin R. in Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Clarks Valley, March 21. Eev. J. J.

Charles performed the ceremony. The couple was attended by her sister, Miss Miriam Koppenheffer and Gefirge Keefer of Dauphin R. D. 1. The bride is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Mahlon Koppenheffer of 'Halifax and is a graduate of the High School. She is employed by the Bell Telephone Company in Harrisburg. Pvt. Kivler entered the army in November and is stationed at Camp Breckenridge, Kentucky.

ZARTMAN SHAFFER Arlene A. Shaffer was wed to Charles L. Zartman of town, in Salem Lutheran Church, Saturday evening at 6:00 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. W.

Z. Artz. Mrs. Zartman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Shaffer of County Line. Mr. Zartman is employed by the Swab Wagon Company of town. COWAN B1XLER Miss Mildred Bixler of Tower City was wed to William Cowan of Harrisburg, in the Methodist Church, Tower City, March 21. Rev.

W. A. Pahls, of Mahanoy City, a former pastor of the Tower City Church, officiated. Mrs. Marian Enterline of Harrisburg, was matron of honor and Miss Jean Harrison of Harrisburg and Miss Doris Bixler of Tower City were bridesmaids.

Faith Bixler of Muir, was flower girl, and David Williams of Wiconisco, was ring bearer. Mr. Gilbert Windsor of Baltimore, Maryland, served as best man, and ushers were Robert Cowan of Millersburg and Edgar Cowan of Williamstown. The bride is a graduate of the Porter Township High School, Reinerton and is employed at the Farm Bureau, Harrisburg. Mr.

Cowan is the son of Edgar Cowan of Elizabethville and is a graduate of the Lykens High School. He is employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Enola. Mr. and Mrs. Cowan will live in Harrisburg.

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPICATIONS Marriage license, applications filed at the Dauphin County Courthouse include: Samuel E. Rothermel of Urban and Mary E. W. Row, Lykens. William S.

Wert and Pauline E. Shankel, both of Millersburg. Ray R. Kratzer, Herndon R. and Mamie L.

Roadcap, Millersburg R. D. Paul R. Etzweiler, Millersburg R. D.

and Grace M. Smith of Hegins. Members of the local Girl Scout Tioops, leaders and committee members, observed the 41st anniversary of the founding of th Girl Scout movement, at a party in the high school auditorium Friday evening. Following the opening ceremony, in which the color bearers and guard participated, the address of welcome was given by Sue Bingaman, and the Scouts sang "America The Beautiful" and the Girl Scout Law. The program was arranged in honor of Juliette Low, founder of the American Girl Scout movement, now numbering over 000,000 Scouts.

Members of Troop 230 participated in a Swedish singing game, and a world flag ceremony was conducted by Constance Daniel and Linda Amig, which was followed by presentation of world pins to Scouts. Leaders of the three local units, presented with corsages are: Miss Lehman, leader of the Brownie group; Mrs. John Crispin, Troop 61, and Mrs. Harry Cooper, Troop 230. For the luncheon, table decorations were arranged to represent four countries: the United States, pn which there was a five-tier white and green "birthday China, Holland and Hawaii.

Food typical of those countries was servfd. Also displayed was a picture of the International Girl Scout Chalet at Adelboden, Switzerland, painted by Marie Raudenbush. For the closing ceremony members and guests formed a circle to sing "Taps." Girl Scouts receiving included the following: Troop 230 Trefoil awards Badge: Crispin, Leah Bowman, Marsha Judy Buffington, Sandr Linda Hoffner, Joanne i Cooper, Harman, Judy Huntzinger, Maxine Lebo, Marie Raudenbush, Gail Marie Taylor, Gail Welker, Elaine Hain, Penelope Kitzmiller, Kay Deibler. Tenderfoot Badge: Leah Bowman, Marsha Crispin, Elaine Hain, Gail Welker. Troop 61 Housekeeper and Hostess Badges: Linda Amig, Lynne Botts, Jane Buxton, Carol Crispin, Constance Daniel, Patsy Dockey, Irene Smeltz, Shirley Speece, Shirley Youells.

Good Grooming Badge Sue Bingaman, Darla Collier, Jean Kitzmiller, Lorraine Snyder, Gail Troutman. EASTER RECESS FOR BOROUGH SCHOOLS Easter recess for the borough schools will begin with the close of classes this afternoon, with sessions resuming Tuesday morning. ELIMINATED IN DARTBALL PLAY-OFF SERIES Elizabethville Reformed eliminated the Killinger Youth Fellowship team in the Upper Dauphin Dartball League play-off series by winning three games on the Killinger floor Friday evening. Scores were: 5-2, 9-3 and 5-3. SERVICE IN ENDERS CHURCH The annual Spring rally day program of the Enders Evangelical United Brethren Sunday School, will be held April 26 at 9:30 A.

M. Music for the service will be rendered by the "Soldiers of The King" quartet of the Indiantown Gap Gospel Center. This group is composed of service men, stationed at the Indiantown Gap Military Reservation. A member of the quartet will the guest speaker. A cordial invitation is extended.

BIRTH RECORD Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith of Halifax, announce the birth of a daughter March 25, 1953, at the Zeldin Hospital, Lykens. Mrs. Smith is the former Miss May Gessner of Pillow.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lenker of Millersburg announce the birth of a son March 13, 1953, at the Zeldin Hospital, Lykens. Mrs. Lenker was formerly Miss Rosie Boyer of Klingerstown.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hilbert of Millersburg R. announce the birth of a son at the Harrisburg Hospital, March 18, Mr. and Mrs.

Ronald Troutman, Elizabethville, announee the birth of a son at the Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, March 28, 1953. Mrs. Troutman is the former Miss Pau'ette Romberger of Mr. and Mrs. William B.

Lentz, Millersburg, announce the birth of a son at the Harrisburg Hospital, March 26, 153. WILL REGISTER SCHOOL CHILDREN APRIL 13 Registration of children who will enter school for the first time during the 1953-54 term, will be conducted at the principal's office of the Elizabethville Schools, April 13 from a. m. to 3:30 p. and 6:00 to 7:30 p.

m. Either a birth or baptismal certificate may be presented for the registration. A certificate of successful vaccination will not be required at. that time. However, such certificate will be required before children enter school next Fall.

ENTERTAIN FOR DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Hoff-ner, town, entertained at their home last Thursday afternoon, in honor of their daughter, Bonnie Mae, who observed hor fifth birthday anniversary. Present were: Craig Moyer and Russell Lower, Williamstown; Marilyn Nice, Donna and Lynn Hoke, Charles Wertz Bonnie Mae Hoffner; Mrs.

Russell Lower, Mrs. Jay Moyer, and Mrs. Gordon Lower of Williamstown, and Mrs. Norwood Hoke, town. FORMER PASTOR LEAVES MILITARY SERVICE Lt.

Col. Paul Wesley Bare of Glen Moore, former pastor of the Williamstown Methodist Church, and who recently returned to the United States after serving as a chaplain in Japan and Korea, will be separated from the military service at Camp Pickett, Virginia, this week. Rev. Bare served in the army during World War and as a chaplain during World War IT saw service in North Africa, Italy and Europe. Prior to his service in Korea he was chaplain at the Coates- ville Veterans Hospital, to which post he will return.

Rev. Bare has served as pastor of churches at Harriman, Croy-den, Belfast, Wind Gap, Bristol, Martinville, Yardley, Philadelphia, Summit Hill and Williamstown. YOUNG FARMERS' ASSN. MEET MONDAY TO A of the Lykens Val ley Young Farmers Association will be held in the Berrysburg High School Monday, April 6 at 7:30 P. M.

A motion picture titled, "Right As Rain'' will be shown. Stereop-ticon pictures on Conservation and related subjects will be shown by by John S. Ogden, District Supervisor of the Pennsylvania Fish Commission. All members and prospective members are invited to attend. WOMEN GUILD MEETING AT HARRISBURG APRIL 9 The annual Spring meeting of the Dauphin-Lebanon Regional Women's Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church, will be held Thursday April 9 in the Colonial Park Reformed Church, Harrisburg, with registration scheduled at 9:30 A.

M. There will be morning and afternoon sessions and a luncheon will be served at noon by members of the Guild of the Colonial Park Church. Reservations should be sent to Miss Kathryn A. Bolton, 4208 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, not later than April 4. Theme for the conference is "Christ Calls to Mission and UnityWhat Must the Churches Do?" Speakers will include Mrs.

John Keplinger of New Cumberland, president of the Lancaster Synod Guild, who will give a report on the meeting of the National Board of Directors in Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Charles Houser, Harrisburg, and MissRuth Landis, member of the National Guild staff. Reports of the Guild's activities during the year, will be presented by chairmen of the various departments. Mrs. Violet Risser of Lebanon R.

D. 4 is president, and Miss Laura Ebersole of Lebanon R. D. 5 is secretary of the Regional Guild. All women of the Evangelical and Reformed Church are invited to attend the meeting.

BERRYSBURG BAND TO STAGE MINSTREL The Berrysburg Novelty Band will sponsor an "Old Tyme Minstrel" show in the high school auditorium at that place, Saturday, April 11 at 8:00 P. M. COMPLETES ARMY COURSE Pvt. Donald J. Graff, son of Mrs.

Hulda M. Graff of Millersburg R. recently graduated from the 3rd Infantry Division's Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Korea. The 3rd Division has been in Korea since November 1950. Private Graff entered the army in January 1952 and arrived in Korea last July.

A 1948 graduate of the Millersburg High School, he received basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. In civilian life, Graff was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. HONORED AT PARTY "A party in honor of Mrs. H. M.

Young, wife of the pastor, who observed her birthday anniversary, was held Friday, March 27, by members of the Oakdale Evangelical United Brethren Sunday School. Mrs. Young received a number of gifts. Present were: Mr. and Mrs.

Mark Wise and son Chester; Mr. and Mrs. William Gaugler, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burrell and son Bruce, Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Burrell and children Dennis and Karen, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Burrell and children Gail, and Linda, Mr. and Mrs.

Herbert Fisher, Mary Fisher and son Randy Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Shaffer and son Phillip, Mrs. Wise and children Virginia, Gary and Cindy and Rev. and Mrs.

Young. CHOIR TO MEET FRIDAY The Upper Dauphin Interde nominational Church Choir will meet in the Killinger Reformed Church Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. All college students home for vacation are invited to at tend. It was stated that details of the coming summer six-weeks pro gram will be announced at that time. Miss Gloria Dressier is the directress.

If you enjoy singing and it will not interfere with your own church duties, you are invited into this fellowship. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE An "Hour of Meditation" service will be conducted in Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church town, on Good Friday, from 12 :00 to 1:00 P. by the Rev. E. R.

Marks. A cordial invitation is extended. ORDER POSTPONEMENT OF DISCONTINUING TRAIN The State Public Utility Com mission has directed the Pennsyl vania Railroad Company to con tinue operation of the Buffalo Express until hearings' can be held to determine the need of the train service. The Railroad had proposed to discontinue the train A-pril 26 when timetables will be adjust ed because of the change to day light saving time. The Buffalo Day Express, oper ates between Buffalo and Harris burg.

Northbound, it is due at Millersburg at 12:14 p. and southbound at 6:10 p. m. In announcing the proposed change J. D.

Morris, Assistant General Manager of the Railroad's Eastern Division stated that "Trains No. 577 (579 on Sun days) and No. 578 between Har risburg and Renovo will also be discontinued. "The Susauehannock will be continued in daily service between Williamsuort, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. The Dominion Express between Buffalo, Renovo, Williamsport, Sunbury, Harris burg, Washington and Philadel-Dhia.

and the Northern Express serving the same intermediate points to and from Erie, will pro vide overnight Bervice." CIVIC CLUB WILL MEET TUESDAY The regular meeting of the Elizabethville Civic Club will be held in the school library Tuesday, April 7 at 8:00 P. M. An illustrated talk of interest to homemakers, will be given by Mrs. Elizabeth Lofberg Trogdon, Home Economics Extension Representative of Dauphin County. NAMED MEMBER OF COLLEGE FRATERNITY Robert G.

Bellis of Millersburg, was recently admitted as a charter member of Nu Omricon chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, national drama at the Indiana, State Teachers College. Bellis, a member of the junior class, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bellis of Millersburg. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Deeds filed for record at the Dauphin County Courthouse include: Charles L.

Matter to Elwood R. Stroup, two tracts and dwelling in Upper Paxton Township. Charles U. Peeling to John H. Hoekenberry, tract along highway route 14 in Halifax Township.

Paul L. Zeigler to Eugene C. Phillips, tract at corner of Broad and Collier Streets, Elizabethville. Heirs of Arna Marks, late of Elizabethville, to Forrest E. Klin-ger, lot in Elizabethville.

John J. Botts to Mark C. Spacht, tracts aggregating 53 acres, in Upper Paxton Township. HENRY KOPPENHAVER Henry Koppenhaver, age 73 years, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

Lester Lykens Township, on Mr. Koppenhaver was a son the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Koppenhaver and was a lifelong resident of Lykens Township where he had engaged in farming. His wife, Mrs.

Carrie Wiest Koppenhaver, preceded him in death. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Lester Buffington, Lykens Township; Mrs. Raymond Buffington, Gratz; Mrs. Charles Cole, Wiconisco; Mrs.

Lester Miller of Lenhartsville R. and Paul, of Dalmatia R. D. Other survivors are sixteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a brother, Daniel, of Gratz. Services will be held from the residence at 2:00 o'clock this Thursday afternoon, with further services in Coleman's Lutheran and (Reformed Church.

Rev. Dr. D. I. Sultzbach of Valley View, and Rev.

R. J. Harrity of Lykens will officiate and interment will be iw the cemetery adjoining the church. FRANCIS I. REITZ Francis I.

Reitz, age 62 years, died at his home, Herndon R. Tuesday morning. Mr. iReitz was a son of Galen and Lucinda (Scheib) Reitz, and was a native of Red Cross, Northumberland County. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Pil low, and of the Woodmen of the World lodge, Millersburg.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Louise Reitz, five sons and one daughter, Woodrow, of Lancaster R. D. Grant, Klingerstown R. Ray, Bruce, Paul and Marie, at home; four grandchildren, and one brother, Harvey, and a sister, Miss Alice Reitz, of Dornsife.

Services will be the Hoover Funeral Home, Berrysburg, at 2:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. Herbert E. Frankfort, Dalmatia, pastor of the Stone Valley Lutheran Parish will officiate and interment will be in Fairview Cemetery at Pillow. Friends may call at the Hoover Funeral Home Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 o'clock.

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