Lebanon Daily News from Lebanon, Pennsylvania • Page 16

At Ueliti Nifht Ltkteft Dtily Hm, Pt Mwdiy, July 1, IKt Hershey Optimists Install Officers HERSHEY, July 1 The Hershey Optimists had a gala time Friday evening in the Di- Nunrio Restaurant, with their observance of Laditi Night, instillation of new officers and tht presentation of awards. John Meszaros was master of ceremonies and Arthur Howes gave the invocation. Lt. Governor Joseph Meizen, gave a yearly report on the standing of the Hershey Club in the district and was in charge of the installation of the newly-elected officers of the Hershey Opti mists. New Officers They are: Anthorty a n- teusanio, president; James Wise, first James Spitler, second vice president; a 1 secretary; Myfl Ream, treasurer; Paul Cramer, Claude Dauberman, Dennis Mays, Donald Rowan, and past president James Albrite, directors.

Following the installation ceremonies the retiring president Albrite pre seated the president's pin to the new president Anthony San- tousanio. Other presentations included an award to Claude Dauberman, as 'chairman of the club's scrapbook, which won honorable mention at the District Convention; Richard Polignone, perfect attendance with makeup; Lehman Keller for perfect attendance at all local meetings. Citations for attendance and service were given to Paul Cramer, Melyin Deets, Russell Cutshall, Levi Filepas, Ralph Fink, Robert Haug, Donald Hess, Lehman Keller, Dennis Mays, Harry McOaughey, Joseph Meizen, William Price, Warren Shaffer and George Yoder. Nicholas Purcell of Hershey, was inducted into tht Optimists by president Russell Cutshall, vfe? also reported the acquisition of 15 new members during the past year, Hess, boyt work reported on Delaware-Eastern District Optimists convention, having received a citation for his outstanding Boyi Work to the Hershey John Meszaros, who attended the National Optimist Convention, in Louisville, reported on fee convention. Gens, DiNardo, we- rotary, was one of the guests at the meeting and spoke on the changes in me by-lawi of" the organization.

Anthony Santeutanio, president, appointed Robert Haug as chaplain and Donald Rowan as chairman of; publicity. Also announced was the meeting of the Delaware- Eastern Pennsylvania District Optimists July 31 in Hershey. Myerstown Home Hosts 500 Af Anniversary Service Sunday Eight Co, legionnaires To Be Parley Delegates JONESTOWN, July 1-Eight Lebanon. County legionnaires were elected as delegates to the 50th Annual National Convention of the American Legion to be held In New Orleans, Sep tember 6 through 12. The last time the Legion con vened nationally in that place was in 192J.

Officials of the Lebanon County Council of the American Legion announced that the following will make the trip as. delegates. County Commander Richard B. Gahres, Jonestown Post 883; George Stover, Fredericksburg Post 915; W. Nevin Hess, Ann' vUle Post' 559; Harvey Kegerreis, Richland Post 880.

Alternates are: Edward Gallagher and William Watts, Lebanon Post B. P. Fitterer, Palmyra'Post 72 and Robert Schaeffer, Myerstown Post 55. The election of delegates was held at the 9th district caucus of the Legion Friday evening in the Harrisburg Legion Post -1001. Nintlj District Commander Richard F.

Hanlin presided at the meeting attended by 136 mem bers. Thirty six Lebanon cbun ty members attended. Mexico nationalized industry in 1938, Us oil OPTIMISTS AWARD Anthony D. Santeusanio, newly-installed president of the Hershey Optimists Club, presents the Boys Work Achievement Award to Donald Hess, outgoing- DoMy NEWS Ffcato. chairman during the annual officers installation and ladies night banquet held in the DiNunzio Restaurant Friday evening.

Various achievement awards were also presented. the MYERSTOWN, July 1 An outdoor service commemorating he forty-third anniversary of he Church Center in Myerstown was held on Burd and Rogers Memorial JHome grounds Saturday morning with Floyd R. Leonard, assistant home su- lerintendent, in the of Rev. A. R.

Kratzer, iome superintendent. The Rev. Franklin S. Dyrness, administoitor of Presbyterian Home and president of the Central 'enhsylvania Association 4on-Profit Homes, gave the address. He on the growing of the aging.

He stressed the need 'for churches to continue to provide this type of home. The responsibility should not be left to governmental authorities, asserted, it is necessary to provide Christian environment the homes. There are homes kt the Central Perm sylvam'a Association. A wekoming address was jiven by -F. Smith; Scripture reading by The Rev.

K. Cressman, bishop; prayer The Rev. H. D. Wittmaier, 3.S., "western district and the by The Rev.

J. K. Jarper, D.S., eastern district. The Rev. N.

Lower was the horister and special music was irovided by Melchior M. Henninger, guest soloist. lunch was served at noon. Open house was bbserved all day in the Burd and Rogers Home, the infirmary, the school rf theology and the publishing liouse. Souvenirs of handicraft were sold for the benefit of the home.

A band concert was enjoyed by the approximately 500 people who attended the home an niversary. The" AHentown Band was conducted by Albertus Meyers. The Burd and Rogers Memorial Home trustees are Rev J. A. Smith, D.D., president; Rev.

A. R. Kratzer, D.D., supt; Rev. R. W.

Kriebel; Rev. N. N. Lower; Rev. H.

H. Scan lin, D.D.; R. F. Smith, vice president; D. S.

Warfel, treas urer; R. M. Guckes; Allen Eastern Lebanon Hti ve Successf I Wee Heavy attendance was recorded at the five Eastern Lebanon County playgrounds last week with numerous activities to mark the opening sessions. Newmanstown had a record breaking attendance of 95 children. In addition to ball games, crafts and story reading, several jump rope tournaments were field.

Winners in the junior di- vison of the' tournament, ages under 11 years old, were Jody Swope and Kathy Kappley. Leslie Putt was the winner of senior division, ages 12-15. These girls will represent the Newmanstown Playground in the inter-playground contests. Activities planned for this week include a nature hilce, a doll show and winter gardens in small jars. A total of 81 boys and girls were registered at Jackson Playground, and the highlight of the week was a "wacky" hat show.

Winners were Gina Graybill, Sandy Swanger, Ken Carpenter, Kenny Thompson, Sandy Kreider, Barry Field, Thomas Schollenberger, Tim Hibshman, Susie Hibshman, Scott Mays, Linda Hibshman, Dianne i Vicki Cox, Kathy Layson and Reddy Cromley. Winners in a coloring contest held Friday were Judy Thompson, Scott.Mays, Carol Brightbill, Donna Yiengst, Kirk Dove, Judy Brightbill, Tommy Schollenberger, Cathy Layser, Wendy Dove, Wayne Sanger, Kelly Graybill and Tracey Finley. A mystery bike hike was scheduled for today, and bike races will be held Tuesday and Wednesday. A i.wild west show will be held Wednesday. The playground will be closed Thursday.

Winners in a picture contest held at the Richland Playground were Debbie Johnson, Barbara Johnson, Heather Moehlmann and Lynne Karsnitz. Winners in the crazy hat show were Loren Zeigier, Gary Moyer, Patti Deana Moyer, Lynne Karsnitz, Cathy Ebling, Dean Stoltz, Debra Fetter and Brownwyn Moehlmann. Winners of the jump rope contest who will participate in the interplayground tournament this week are Becky a Lynne Karsnitz, Nan Ebling and Debbie Holiday. An adult night will be held this Wednesday from p.m., and a king and queen will be chosen to reign over the playground for the summer. A wild west show will high light events ihis week at.

the Myerstown Playground. Winners of the boys'r; girls' jump rope tournaments on Friday.were David Grumbine Doug Miller, Steve Gerhart Renee Hoffman, Mary Louise Garrigan, Kathy Ho tenstein. Winners of the crazy hat show last week at" Schaefferstown were Mary Horst, Thomas Hoffman, Sharon Wike, Joannie Thomas, 'Sula Wenger, Scott Fasnacht, i Fasnacht Peter Hammer, Cyntha Keener, Cindy Thomas, Kelly Fair, Sherry Hoffman, Larry Fair, and Pamela Moats. A track meet is scheduled for tomorrow at Elco. The bus will leave the playground at a.m.

A basketball game at Richland is scheduled for Wednesday. bus will leave at 9:20 a.m. Heim; G. L. Kratzer, M.D.

Advisory members are W. B. Lehman and Warren Newcomer. The committee for the anniversary program consisted of R. F.

Smtih, chairman, G. L. Kratzer, F. R. Leonard, Rev.

H. H. ScanKn, Rev. A. R.

supt. and Rev. J. A. Smith.

Annville Free Library Receives Four Volumes July The Annville Free Library received four books in memory of, the deceased members of the Annville High School class of 1943. The books are in memory of Mrs. Betty Speraw Kingsley, "The New Encyclopedia of Sue cessful Program Ideas;" in memory of Paul Swanger, "The Far and The Deep," by Edwarc Stafford; in memory of Richard Bickel, "Mustang, the Forbid den Kingdom," by Michael Pei sel and in memory of Oscar Light "The Second World War: A Military History," by Basil Collier. CLEONA PLAYGROUND OPENING ing at the official opening and dedication of the new at the Cleona Playground Saturday afternoon were: (left to right), Cleona Mayor John Lehr, Mrs, LeRoy Miller, vice president of the Cle- Playground Association; the Rev. Jack Ferguson, Mrs.

Ray Stima, association president and behind the counter getting ready to serve out the first snow cone of the season, Mrs, Tiny Parry. Four Citizens Flock To Local Playlot Meeting CORNWALL, July V- Tht second attempt to form a play (round association in the Com wall area was partial success again only a as only four persons attended tht meeting Sunday afternoon in Cornwall Borough Hall. Richard Mettley, president of Cornwall Borough Council, again presided at the meeting with Mrs. Eleanor a Mrs. Richard Angclo and Edward Lesher also attending.

Mrs, Beard volunteered to contact women in all areas of the borough and try to form an organization by telephone. The sum of $30 donated by three area business men -was turned over to Mrs. Beard to begin the organization. For the past two weeks ques' tionnaires have been distributed to all home owners in the Cornwall area asking for their support by turning in tht questionnaires and then being present at the meeting Sunday afternoon. The burden of supplying almost $2500 of taxpayers' money to keep the playground in operation was ifelt unfair, since tax money is being used for the use of only a few in the area.

By forming an association the money would be raised by the group and all activities sponsored and paid by the association. Final Meeting Of Summer The Senior Christian Endeavor Society of the Rexmont EC Church met Sunday evening for the final meeting of the summer, Charles Dodson conducted the meeting present. with eight The 'group members will hold election of officers at the first meeting to be held in September. The. group extended an Invitation to the Firjst Baptist Church.Burd Coleman, to present a program in the Rexmont Church in early September.

The known output of gold reached an estimated 41.5 million ounces in 1966. The Soviet Union keeps its production figures secret. Dole Hoover Is Elected County FFA'crs President Of State FFA Win Nedik Al State Convention Date a member ef ttif FFA Chapter, was elected prwHteat of tht Association of the Future Farmer! et Ajuwfca 40th State FFA Convention in Pwroiylvank State University on Friday. With his election to tht top FFA post In State, Dale becomes the second Lebanon County FFA member to be elected to the post. Two Dennis Grumbine, a member of the Elco FFA, held the president's post.

Dale is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Abram Hoover, Lebanon RD 4. He has three brothers and one sister. Some of Dale's duties president of the State's Ifl.WO FFA members will be to develop and continue to carry out a chal lenging program of FFA' work, furnish leadership and direction well as assist local chapters throughout Pennsylvania in leadership training programs.

Active Fanner. Dale lives on a 125-acre farm and he' and his father farm an additional 85 acres of land which they rent: Some of his projects while-in high school at Annville included dairy heifers, dairy and swine. He has completed many farm mechanics projects in the vocational agriculture shop at Annville- School. Some of his activities'included constructing calf pens, feed bunk, mineral feeder and "feed cart. Some of his other mechanical work included cleaning, overhauling and painting a disc, grass mower, grass crumper, tractors and small gasoline engines.

Always A Leader Dale served the Annville- Cleona FFA chapter in various leadership roles. He was assistant treasurer in freshman year as.well as named Star greenhand by his classmates. In his sophomore year he was second vice, president and won the chapter scholarship award. He was elected secretary in. his junior year and president in his senior year.

Dale also served as treasurer of the Lebanon County FFA Chapter and in January, 1968 he was awarded the State (Keystone) Farmer Degree. Excellent Speaker Dale was a member of various judging teams on the county and state levels as well as serving the Annville-Cleona a 1 i a- mentary Procedure teams for four years as chaplain, treasurer, and vice president. Short Wnk Five Palmyra Playlets Provide Fun For All PALMYRA, July 1 The summer programs at the five playgrounds in the Palmyra area got underway this past week with a flying start. John Knol, co-ordinator of the supervised programs, reported an over-average attendance at all the playgrounds. This week will be a short week, with all playgrounds closed on Thursday in observance Independence Day.

The Pine Street School Playground completed its opening week of activities with an average daily attendance of 60 children at both the morning and afternoon sessions. Craft activities for the week were making tile coasters and pot holders. Bingo was played Friday afternoon. Miss Edith Blouch, head teacher at the Forge Street School, held a storytime for the younger children, on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Activities for next week include making placemats, foil Kachiria dolls.

A hat show will be held Wednesday afternoon. Playground directors are Miss Marcia Herr and Ray Erney. Northside Playground The children at Northside Playground this week made several crafts. Among the items that were made were pot holders, popsicle stick boxes, raffia baskets, and beeswax candies. Bingo was played Friday afternoon.

A pet show will be held Wednesday afternoon this week. Some of the items that will be made next week are fire crackers, shoe button bracelets, and popsicle stick hot mats. The directors at Northside are Mrs. Cynthia Beam and Joe Schneider. Forge Street School Playground This first week's activities at the playground inculded finger- painling and making fans from popsicle sticks and constructing raffia dishes.

Other activities available are tether ball, exergenie and all sorts of parlor games, including bingo, which is played every Friday afternoon. Mrs. Nancy Bordner, director, also announced that (he school library is open on Monday and Thursday from 9 to noon. Ken Hendricks, dircclor, announced line-ups of the eight teams formed in the Wiffla Ball League. The Pirates have Eric Stevens, captain, with Joe Smotherman, Steve Firestone, Bob Haas, Gary Aungst, Russell Geijer, and Tommy Dimitroff; Reds, George Mader, captain, Steve Jim Erb, Tom Stevens, Mark CMmel, and Randy Knight; Orioles, Daniel O'Connell, a a i Bob Mellinger, Leroy Hoffman, Len Chimel, Terry Drupp, Allen Wagner, and Charles Zumbro; Giants, Chuck captain, Jim Gingrich, Steve Kelley, Kevin Bashore, Steve Potteiger, Kim Renner, and John Sweitzer; Phillies, Jim Gerber, captain, Craig Schott, John Spangler, Bob Wagner, Joel Schott, Jerry Heisey, and Jay Krick.

Mets, Fred Herr, captain, Zack Myers, Glenn Snover, Chris Haas, Steve Fureman, Glenn Orehak, and David Hartman; Cardinals, Brian Wagner, captain, Steve Moore, Phil Barry, Mitch 'Royer, Fred Poorman, Larry Shroyer, and Derek Layser and Athletics, Craig Mike Smotherman, Tom T'h ma Chris Erb, Mark Early, Mike Poorman, and Dennis Boyd. The playground will feature a pet show on Wednesday afternoon. Lawn School Playground The summer program opened at the playground on Tuesday evening with about 50 children attending. Softball and other games were played. The craft for the evening was making potholders.

Wednesday night bingo was played and the children won assorted candy bars. This Wednesday there will be hat show beginning at 6 p.m. The children are encouraged to make and model their own creations in the fashion world. Prizes will be given for the prettiest hat, the largest hat, most creative hat and many more. It was announced by the directors, Miss Evelyn Bomberger and Knol, that the playground is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening from 8 to 8:30 p.m.

Campbelltown School Playground The playground opened Monday with an excellent turnout of enthusiastic children all ready to enjoy the games, sports, and crafts offered. There was no show planned for this first week, but on Wednesday afternoon the show season will open with a stuffed animal competition. It was announced thai bingo will be played on Friday afternoons during the summer. Thursday morning, a story hour had been planned, but was rained out. It been scheduled for next Thursday morning.

Providing the supervision at Campbelltown are Mrs. Lois Garrison and Knol. Sale Hoover This year he was their presi dent. As president of the Ann ville-cieoha parliamentary procedure team he helped to lead his team to second place in state competition at Penn State this week. Dale was also a member of the National Honor Society for three yean.

State FFA Other State FFA officers elected are: Vice president of Region Burton Ackerman, Pen Argyl High School; vice president of Region n. Jerry L. WcCleary, Kenndidale H.S.; vice president of Region in, Thomas E. Seibert, Gettysburg H.S.; vice president of Region IV, Stanley Painter, Avella H.S.; vice president of Region John D. Penny, Shippenville H.S.; secretary, Kenneth E.

Weber, Vtohnton H.S.; treasurer, Dennis G. Sattazahn; Womelsdorf H.S.; reporter, Robert J. Chithick, Sugarloaf H.S.; 'sentinel, Thomas Meehl, North East H.S., and chaplain," Larry L. Cronse, Tulpehocken H.S. Karate, meaning "empty hand," developed in the Orient.

Chinese peasants, plagued by bandits, learned to use feet, elbows and knuckles as a means of fighting effectively, withoui weapons. From China, the art.ol Karate traveled to Okinawa anc Japan. Ff A Ctap- in tort tht winning cohHunt. cottpttittoitt during Week in the Pennsylvania JBtaU Unirtrsity list Among tht winner! were; Dairy Pntdwtt CMtott: Gtam Layser and James Bragg, Npr- Firm Mechanics: Krall, Norlebco FFA, rtlver medal; Lloyd Wenglr, Elco FFA, bronze medal end Harold Moyer, Cedar Crest FA, brpnze medal. Interview contest: Samuel, Beamesderfer, -Elco bronze medal.

Livestock Judging: John Tyrpirt, Norlebco FFA; bronze medal and Lee Waddell, Cedar Crest honorable mention. Meats Judging: Clyde Meyer; AimviUe-Cleona FFA, bronzt medal. Horticulture: Ed Copenhaver, Cedar Crest FFA; bronze medal. Poultry Contest: Larry Sinkley, Norlebco FFA, bronzs The Vocational Agricultural teachers 'who accompanied the boys as coaches for these con- tests are: L. John Stitzel, Cedar Crest FFA; G.

Lowell Morton "i Arinville-Cleona FFA; Gerald" Strickler, Elcb FFA and J. Ray Bickel, Norlebco FFA- Playground Ends Week With Dance And Swim FRYSTOWN, July ,1 Folk dancing and a swimming party Friday; at Swimmitig Happy Holiday Poof in Schuylldll County concluded the second activities at the Frystown playground. The attendance for the second week totaled 243. On the winning" team me Scavenger Hunt, Thursday, were Shirley arid Heidi Pef 1 ey Felicia Snyder, Donna and Bonnie Bennethum and Keith Keeney, Winners at, the Wednesday night's Hippie were Lee Ann Spannuth Keith Moyer, longest hair; LeRoy Zellers and Kathy Moyer, most realistic; LeRoy Zellers, untidiest and John Shearer, best flower child. Name, pins, aluminum, and puppets were made in arts; and crafts.

Playground leaders, are Miss James TWi it Truly The Air Condi" tf'oner Money Con Don Peiffcr Whirlpool Wt Do Not Pawn Out tht Installation Work We Do It Ourselvts To Insurt Customer Satisfaction. See The Largest Display Of Whirlpool Air Conditioners At Our Showroom (Rear Of The State Theater). Buy From Experitncid Electricians 211 Yiars Combined Exptrimci. Open Tuesday Friday Til! 9 P.M. UfC DtliYir laitall nb Stmci FiMnct Tndi 6TH ItHMAN SJS EIFFER'S 51H Cumberland Sts.