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THE GETTYSBURG TIMES, TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1955 PAGE THREE MORE THAN 200 ATTEND DVBS IN LITTLESTOWN More than 200 children are attendlni: the Daily Vacation School beiriK hold this week a next week, under tne of the Littler- town Mlnistcrium Classes are being conducted in East King Street school building, and are held dally from 8 43 to 11 a m. Prior to the classes each morning the boys and girls of school age have devotions in Centenary Methodist Church The pre-school age children remain in their classrooms for the opening devotions. The this yeir includes: Pre-school A Mrs John Forry and Mrs Henry Barnes, assisted by Judy Rucgles. Gloria Burgoon. Shirley Hofe, Prances Miller.

Brenda Worley, Susan Anne Kanis and Hess: pre-school Mrs. Robert H. Miller, Nancy Trump, Carolyn Brown, Connie Boyd. Donna Beaver und Martha Sfiwell; Grade Mrs. L.

Robert Snyder, Mrs. Schaefer and Mary Ritter: Grade 3, Mrs. Edwin Elder Jr. and Barbara Grouse, Grade 3, the Rev. William C.

Karns, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, and Gary Strevig: 4. the Rev G. Howard Koons, pastor of Christ Reformed Church, and Betty Wallick; Grade 5, the Rev. Porter Sera ell, pastor of Redeemer's Reformed Church, and Mary Ann Burgoon; Grade 6, the Rev David S.

Kammerer, pastor of St Paul's Lutheran Church, and Joyce Barnes. The Rev Karns is dean of the school Miss Geme Roberts serves as registrar. Young People Meet An outdoor meeting of the Young People's Society of St Luke's Union Church, near White was held on Sunday on the church lawn. Frances Rucker read the Scripture and Larry Gladhill offered prayer. The topic "Attitudes and Conduct" was discussed by Allan AJlen FlickJiger.

The business meeting was IP charge of Barry Breighner. president It was announced that the next meeting on. Sunday, June 19, 7 pjn be held' at the home of Barry and Evelyn Breighier. Littlestovn, R. with Edward Reiciiart as leader.

The session concluded with the Lord's Prayer repeated in unison. Edgar Pfeffer, Ivan Miller and Hadley Blocher comprise the social committee for the June meeting of the Littlestown Fish and Game Association. Inc. on Wednesday evening, 7:30 in the clubhouse at the Fish -and Game Farm, near town. Election of officers will take place at the monthly meeting of the Ladles' Auxiliary to the Ocker-Snyder Post No.

321, American Legion on "Wednesday at 7:30 pjn at the post home, E. King St. The hostess com- Sketches By BEN BURROUGHS "MY KNUL13SS QUEST" I go in search of finer things of faith and smiles and such because I know deep down inside they count so very much I seek the best of every day however dark the ky with optimistic outlook to fortify each try I look for good instead of bad and in this way I find the puceless little things that give to me real peace of mind I reach toward the rainbow's end where love and hope reside thereby gaining what I need to stem the ebbir? tide I delve into the purest things in them is happiness for purity is something that dear God will always bless of course at times I'm bound to ail as rumans will I'm sure but failures only push my quest for things that long endure. mittee includes Mrs. Elmer W.

Gall, Mrs. Charles Marker and Mrs. William Bensil. Plan CE Outing The annual outing for members and friends of the Christian Endeavor Society of Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church will be held on Wednesday evening at 6 30 p.m. in the church grove.

Committees for the outing Include: Program, Memn K. Myers, Donald L. Berwager and Erma J. Arentz; refreshments, Mrs Clair R. Markle and volunteers, game, Robert C.

Markle, Richard Berwagcr and Irene L. Grove. Evelyn Koons vas leader at the meeting of the Christ Church Christian Endeavor Society on Sunday The opening song service was in charge of Mrs Harold E. Shoemaker, pianist. The Scripture was read by Mrs Ralph Snyder and Bair offered prayer The topic.

"What Makes Friendship Click?" was discussed by Harold Shoemaker A piano solo was played by Thelma Shoemaker. Evelyn Koons conducted a group Bible quiz Shirley Gerrick, presi- presided for the business session. It was decided that the meeting next at 7 pjn will te the last regular meeting until September. Charles A. Grove will be leader.

Littlestown sfTlofsius AWARDS ARE GIVEN TODAY St. Alovsius Parochial School officially closed today. The presentation of high school entrance certificates and other year end awards took place at the conclusion of the mass. The mass was attended by all the pupils of the school and a large number of relatives and friends. The pastor, the Rev.

Fr. Edward J. Shanahan, made the presentations, and pupils who received high school entrance certificates were. Michael S. Collins, Robert Eckenrode, James Hymiller, John Little, Richard Newman, John R.

Rudisill, Louis Small, John Stuller, Dorothy Forry, a Louise French, Dianne Frock, a Krichten and Patricia Weaver. The American Legion citizenship medal and certificate for the most outstanding boy in the class, chosen on the basis of citizenship, honor, scholarship, leadership, was awarded to John R. Rudisill, wn of Mr. and Mrs. John R.

Rudisill, E. Myrtle St. A similar award, given to the outstanding girl of the class by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion Post, was received by Mary Louise French, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas French, Littlestown R.

2. Attendance Certificates Perfect attendance certificates went to Mary Louise French, and Patricia Weaver, from the eighth grade; Ronald Oaster and Mary Dehoff, seventh grade; and David French, Bernard Stuller, Joyce Rhineharr, sixth grade; Loretta Bevenour, Linda Lain and Mary- Louise Mvers, fifth grade Sarah Cookson, Geraldme Lain and Teresa Rang, fourth grade, Laurence Altoff, Anna Louise Krichten, Joan Conewago Township School Tax Boosted Residents of will pay moie taxes for the upkeep of their schools for the 1955-56 term, it was announced Saturday by the townhlp school officials. Directors of the school district, at a meetmg Thursday night in the Sand Hill School building, voted to Increase the ical estate levy from 15 to 20 mills and establish a $5 per capita tax, plus an $8 resident tax. The resident lax rate of the past year was $3, the per capita $5. According to its budget for the forthcoming year, the board anticipates expendituies of $55,000.

Henry Leppo, board president, was named treasurer for the 195556 term. Attending the board session in addition to Leppo were Bernard G. Smith, retiring treasurer; John L. Sneeringer. secretary, and Felix Klunk, and Russell Reiehart, board membeis and Harold R.

Blair, supervising principal of the township. I The quarterly thank offering be collected au the monthly meeting of the Alta Hummer Missionary Society of St. John's Lutheran Church on Wednesday at 8 at the church. Mrs. William J.

Lippy will be leader for the topic discussion. Hostesses vill be Mrs Harry Badders and Mrs Henry Barnes. Going: To Parade The program committee for the 1 June meeting of the Ladies' Aid So- ciety of St Luke's Union Church, near White Hall, on "Wednesday at 7-30 at the church, includes Mrs. Melvin Good, chairman, Mrs. Robert CHsdhill, Mrs Harry Good Mrs.

Rodney Harner. Miss Elva Good ard Miss Eleanor Earner. The Uniform of the Alpha Fire Company, accompanied by the Littlestown High School Band, will participate in the firemen's parade at New Windsor, on Wednesday evening Members of the marching unit will leave at 6 pjn from the engine house. The band will leave at 5 o'clock from the high school building. The Uniform Rank ant? LHS Band recened first prize of S300 in the parade at J.Iarietta on Saturday afternoon, for the best appearing company in lint of march, 40 men, acconpaaied by music.

Riley and Suzanne Weaver, third grade; Thomas Gingrow, Francis Redding, Roberta Cookson and Sandra Kuhns, second grade; John Schuchart and Linda Staub, first grade. Safety patrol pins were received by John Rudisill, John Little, James Hyrmller, Donald Frock, Pius Pautenis, Joseph Rang. Ronald Beford, James Eline, Donald Jones, Robert Oaster, Kenneth Stuller, Patricia Weaver, Mary Louise French, Carole Pautenis, Teresa Krichten, Dianne Dorothy Forry, Vivian Bevenour, Loretta Bevenour, Sarah Bolln, Linda Lam, Mary Louise Myers, Carol Purdue, Diane Reddmg, Joyce Rhinehart and Susan Todt. Father Shanahan also distributed report cards to all the pupils of the school. The boys and girls were then dismissed for the summer vacation.

Tne faculu for the past, year at Si Alojsms School was composed of Sister Mary Anselm, principal and teacher of the Seventh and Eighth grades: Sister Teresa Cecelia, fifth and sixth grade teacher; Sister Mary Anita, third and fourth grades. Sister Marie Assumpta, first and second grades. Troop 84 Going On Safari Members of Boy Scout Troop No 84 will attend the Haines Safari at the ranch of Col. Haines, five miles east of Hallam, this week The Scouts v.iil leave on Thursday at 12.30 p.m., from their meeting room on W. King St, and return on Saturday at 4 p.m.

The project of the Troop for demonstration is "Lashing." Visitors at the Safari sue will be received on Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday morning. Six Scouts of Troop 84 will enjoy the weekly canoe trip on the Mon- acacy River on Wednesday afternoon They are Paul Hanlon, Thomas Maitland, Larry Unger, FOR OUST A LITTLE MORE YOU CAN ROCKET AWAY v.p-y'v. A 4- X. Littlestown PLAN ALL-STAR BENEFIT GAME FOR HOSPITAL There will be a Pen-Mar League All Star Baseball Game played on Wednesday, June 15, 8:30 p.m., on Littlestown Memorial Field The game is being played for the benefit of the Annie M. Warner Hospital Building Fund Drive.

The first ball will be thrown out by Dr. Bruce N. Wolff, of the Warner Hospital staff. Pre-game ceremonies will begin a-t 8 p.m., and members of thhe Ocker-Snyder Post No. 321, American Legion and the Mason and Dixon Memorial Post No.

6954, Veterans of Foreign Wars will participate. The Littlestown Junior Chamber of Commerce will provide man power to prepare the field for the game, and man the concessions during the game. Jaycees To Help The Jaycees planned to assist with the All Star Game, at the semi-monthly dinner meeting on Monday evening at Schottie's Hotel. Committees for the affair were appointed as follows: Tickets, L. Robert Snyder, Albert J.

Bair. 'Elmer W. M. Duttera, Edwin G. Miller and Ray T.

Harner; concessions, Harry Strine, Harold O. Sentz, Clinton O. Sentz and Thomas E. Crajg; vendors, John F. Feeser George Peart, Paul E.

Hilterbrick Clyde Bucher, Arthur Bair Samuel J. Snyder, Wilmer Durterer, Francis Hames, Clyde Harold Mort and Ralph Crumbacker; field committee, Ralph C. Unger, William Keefer, Clyde W. Grouse and Marvin F. Breighner; parking, Charles R.

Everhart Jr. and Gerald W. Daley. The meetjig Monday evening was in charge of President Marvin F. Breighner, who announced that the Jaycees will meet on Monday evening at 6 clock in Grouse Park, to prepare the pavilion and grounds for the first of the summer series of uoion vesper services.

The organization will also provide paint to have the roof of the pavilion painted. Build GOC Post Gerald W. Daley reported th'at the local Ground Observer Corps building is in the proces of being erected on top of the Littlestown High School. Ralph C. Unger, cha-rman of the committee for the Jaycees May project "Go To Church Month," reported that -the efforts of last month's project were a huge success.

Ralph R. Ruggles Jr chairman of the committee DEATHS Alice Bishop Funeral services for Mrs. Alice M. Bishop, 70, Steelton, who died Sunday in a hospital at Hairis- burg-. will be held at 2 p.m.

Wednesday at the funeral home at 118 N. Front Steelton, with the Rev. R. L. Meisenhelder, pastor of Trinity EvanKelical an Church, Harnsburg, officiating Burial in Rolling! Green Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 o'clock. Mrs. Bishop is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Bessie Packer, Hershey; Mrs Grace Dotten, Mechamcsburg; Mrs. Laura Spangler, Harnsburg; Mrs.

Ethel Stine, Lebanon: Mrs. Mary Koser, Steelton; Mrs. Elsie Eiederlsh, Dallastown: and Mrs Dorothy Funk, Steelton; two Robert and Harry, both of Steelton: a sister, May Horn, Adams County; two brothers, David Weigel, Greencastle, and Luther Weigel. Washington: 14 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. William H.

Robertson William H. Robertson, 81, farmer. New Windsor Rd near Westminster, died at the home of his son, Sterlm J. Robertson, Monday at 3 a.m. after an extended illness.

Born in Carroll County, lie was a son of the late Samuel and Miranda Barnes Robertson and husband of the late Alice Crawmer Robertson, who died two years ago. He was a lifelong member Umontown Methodist Church. Surviving are four children, Mrs. Edna Wolfe, Philadelphia; Paul Kilmarnock, and Ralph L. and Sterling near Westminster; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs.

Daisy Newcomer, New Windsor; Mrs. Effie Goodwin and Mrs. Berdie Miller, Westminster, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hied- ly, Taneytown. Funeral services, in charge of the D.

D. Hartzler and Son Funeral Home, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Ralph L. Robertson, near Westminster. The Rev.

William Ehlers, his pastor, as- i sisted the Rev. Malcolm Wright, will officiate. Burial in the Methodist Church Cemetery, Uniontown. Friends may call at the Ralph Robertson home. RICHARD FOX (Continued From Page 1) B.

Anzengrubcr. and Richard Cole. The post is entitled to eleven delegates and eleven alternates. It was decided to keep the lists open in case any other members would be able to attend. The convention will be held August 10-13 in Pittsburgh Plans were made to accompany the Legion Auxiliary on a visit to the 96 veterans at the South Mountain Sanatorium next Sunday.

As many Legionnaires as possible are urged to make the trip. Color Guard History It was announced that the Color Guard will represent the Post at the anniversary of the founding of the town of Red Lion, to be held June 18. A history of the Post's Honor Guard has been compiled and added to the files. June 16 has been set as the deadline for applications for the Legion's Keystone Bojs State, to be held during July at Lock Haven State Teachers College. G.

Noel Flynn is chairman of the committee considering applicants. Lawrence M. Sheads, chairman of the Memorial Day Committee, reported on the two Memorial Day parades in which the Legion participated Paul Anzengruber reported that the Legion's Softball team is "improving with, each game." A resolution was passed thanking the retiring chaplain of the post, Howard Strausbaugh, for "many years" of service in that position. It was announced that the Legion will cooperate with the Junior Chamber of Commerce's "Put the Flag Out Front" campaign, and members were urged to display the flag, especially on Flag Day, June 14. A minute of silence was observed for James A.

Oyler, a member of the post who died Sunday. Twelve new members were accepted, bring-Jig the Total active membership up to 1,068. One of the twelve is Sgt. Herbert W. Pennington, Baltimore, the Air Force sergeant who is charge of Ground Observer Corps operations in Adams, York and Lancaster Counties.

Other new members are: Robert M. Hartong, N. Washington Vernon M. Bryant, York; Myron C. Warren, New Oxford; Dr.

Herbert E. Bryan, New Oxford; NEVEL SLATED (Continued from Page 1) for junior vice commander. The election is to be held Wednesday. Order Of The Serpent Today, the veterans devoted to the sessions of "La Junta Grande De Pennsylvania Military Order of the Serpent." With "Grand Gu Gu Grandississimo Elmer A. Boyd, charge of the June project "D-s- Pitsburgh, presiding.

playing the Flag," announced that! "La Junta etc." is the fun or- tfae local VFW Post and American ganization of the vets and they Leg-on Post will assist with the proj'ect. Citizens are urged to display the flag on Flag Day, June 14. OWsJnobile Swper Holiday LOCAL DELIVERED PRICE OF OLDSMOBILE "88" 2-Door Sedan it lOCOl 4 Tour voon of mod tUaMly r-i Go Ahead Drive It yourself A michtT small difference in dollar? makes a MIGHTY BIG diffcrrnrr in driving davs. now yon ran put in command fla'Jiinp "Rockrl" vw thrill to brilliant "flving colorTM KrauU anl Imnry and than jon dtramrd! V-lnallv a more a tnonlh YOU out of tlv orxlinarv into an Old-! huv any car. Mop in! Gft ow Dmr ihr price the you'L' own an were going through rituals based on an ancient secret order of the Philippine Islands on which the Spanish War Veterans modeled their fun group to the delight of the septuagenarian and octogenarian members present.

This evening the Order of the Serpent will hold its annual bean feed, usually a high point of the convention. The Order of the Serpent sessions are being held at the American Legion Home, Baltimore St. Joint Banquet Today sessions of the Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans continued. with the women's group scheduled for three full days of sessions. Tonight the ladies will hold a meeting of their fun organization, the Military Order of the Lizards- The Grand Gila Monster of the Lizards is the wife of the Grand Gu Gu of the Serpents, Mrs.

Irene E. Boyd. Monday evening a joint banquet was held by the two groups at the VFW home with the USWV commander. Charles F. Holl.

officiating. Speakers included Mrs. Hattie the Cubs will attend Trazenfeld, past national Auxiliary Transportation will be provided president; John U. Shroyer, past bv private cars, and the boys have national USWV commandei. and been assigned as follows Mrs.

a number of other off.cials of the Lewis U. Motter, Kenneth I organizations. Motter. Michael Sneer.nger. Keith Waltmaa, John Rang and Arthur Wayne Good.

Brers. Monroe J. Slavery, driver. Other Assiirnments Lloyd Boriaer. Rorald Sm.th.

Don- a pn Rugbies driver: aid Bevenour. Jora Duttera and Douclas Ruggles. Thomas Mrs Roben Car: Brown and driver: Dou-las G.tt. Alvin Ze.g:er. Brian Lor.c George E.

HornberKer. Thomas Collais. Thomas Benner 'driver. i a Homberger, and Mrs. Earl Benner.

Frank E. anles t-onir. Joe Bovd. Terry Ar- Basehoar. driver: Douglas Base- ari( Larry Coaover.

and hoar. Frank Basehoar Hahn. Mrs. Kathrvn Hahn James Halm on the reiurn tr.p. jr.aot.er Mrs Mrs.

Leo K-jhns. driver: Alan on a and Kuhns. Jon Ne-RTnan. B-lly Wood- ome Tommv Ambrose a--id Paul Kenneth Monroe G. Bowman Mrs Jor.n Bunroon, dr.vcr: TCTTV MoreJock, Mrs Jay JTC7-- Crabbs.

3re.xhr.er. Basehoar. Baroara BaMrhoor ird Donald Arot- 3 ASC losr an a Earl zasl. lArtber W. Rilier.

driver: SV.cs. Tim- Carl RJilCT. James Blocher. Larry ar Kraft. Jan W.U AlXrff and Robert Oaster.

Albert J. Bair, chairman of the general committee on arrangements for the annual Jaycees Music Festival on Friday, July 29, reported briefly on the progress In plans for the affair. It was announced by L. Robert Snyder that prelurunary plans are, now being formulated for the group to attend a big league baseball game sometime in August. A -eport was heard from Secretary Thomas E.

Craig. The next regular dinner meetmg of the Jaycees Will be held on Monday, June 20, 6.30 at Schottie's. Going To Safari The Cub Scouts of Littlestown will participate in the Haines Safari on Friday, and Cubmaster Stewart N. Long has announced that the group will leave promptly at 11:30 a.m from the rear of the East King Street school building, and will return about 11 "30 p.m. that evening.

It is hoped that ail COUPLE WEDS IN IDAVILLE In a setting of mock orange blossoms and roses Miss Mildred Irene Tate. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Roy Tate. Idaville, became the bride of Kenneth Edward Darr, son of Mr.

and Mrs. William Darr, llsburs R. 1, Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the United Brethren Church, Idaville. The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Arbe J.

Dorsey. Mrs. Larry Plank, Idaville, played "I Love You "Because" and the traditional wedding march. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white ballerina- length gown of net over satin fashioned with short puffed sleeves, a round neck and full skirt. Her pearls were a gilt of the bridegroom.

She wore a fingertip well attached to a headband of seed pearls. Her white Bible was topped with a corsage of red rosebuds. Mrs. Richard Tate, Gardners R. 1, sister-in-law of the bride, served as matron of honor.

She wore a ballerina-length gown of pink net over satin designed with an off- shoulder neckline and full skirt. She wore a white headdress and a corsage of white carnations and roses. Leroy A. Darr. Dillsburg R.

1, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man. A reception was held at the home of the-bride. The couple is honeymooning Canada, Upon their return they will live in Idaville. The bride was graduated last week from the York Springs High School. Her husband, who is serving with 'the Navy, attended Dillsburg High.

School. Many Properties Transferred Property valued at $229,467.49 changed hands during the week which ended last Saturday, according to figures released by the office of the and recorder. This compares with a 376,369 figure for the week which ended May 28, and marks one of the highest weekly totals of the past year. James K. Stock, New Oxford; Samuel J.

Cole, Drexel HUM; Allen E. Myers, Baltimore; James Floyd Elaybaugh 33 E. Middle Maud S. Foote, 19 Fourth St Joseph E. Heltebridle, York; and Carl E.

Stough, New Oxford. The new commander has been a member of the Lentz post for nine years, since he was separated from the U.S. Navy. He is a postal clerk in the Gettysburg Post Office. A native of Gettysburg, he graduated from Gettysburg High School and attended Lancaster Business College.

Fox is married to the former Miss Jeannette Bower, also of Gettysburg. They have a 13-year-old daughter, Linda, and a seven-year- old son, Richard L. Jr. Fox presided over Monday night's meeting in his capacity as first vice commander. Twenty-three members were present.

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