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The -M Gazette and Daily, York, T' Tuesday Mornin2 February 29, 1944 Appreciative Audience Hears Band Concert At Dover High School 8 Former Hanover Teacher Dies Ernest S. native of Adams county, who retired last week as high school teach er at Harrisburg, formerly taught in local schools. Death occurred at his Harrisburg home. Hanover Ernest S. Wolf, 64, well known Harrisburg educator and former instructor in the Hanover schools, died Sunday afternoon at his home, 2900 Second street, Harrisburg, after an illness of three weeks.

He was stricken three weeks ago with influenza but his condition did not become critical until last week. For 35 years, he had served as a teacher in the Harrisburg schools and last Friday, the school board of that city gave him a superannuated retirement. Mr. Wolf was a native of Adams county and was born Aug. -1, 1879, the son of the late William and Rachel He received his early education in the Adams county schools and while attending Gettysburg college, he taught in the county schools.

Upon his graduation from that college, he came to Hanover, teaching here until 1909, when he accepted a post on the faculty of the former Tech High school in Harrisburg. He heTd this post until 1926, when he transferred to the William Penn High school, where he was instructor mathematics until his retirement. Mr. Wolf was affiliated with Patmos lodge. No.

348, Free and Accepted Masons, Hanover; Harrisburg consistory, and Zembo Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He had been a member of St. Matthews Lutheran church, Harris- burg, since 1925 and was president of the church council for the past 10 years Mr. Wolf wps vice president of the West Shore National bank and was also owner of the Fisk Tire Service store in Harrisburg. He had also operated the White Motor Service in Harrisburg from 1917 to 1937.

Surviving are his wife, the former Carrie Thoman; three sons, Fred Wolf, teacher in the Harrisburg schools; Benjamin W. Wolf, instructor at the Air corps base at Logan field, and Lt. Horace G. Wolfe, Warrensburg, his mother, Mrs. Rachel Wolfe, New Oxford; two brothers, Guy, of Gettysburg, and Paul, of Abbottstown; and two sisters, Mrs.

Annie Cashman, New Or-ford, and Mrs. Beulah Sanders, New Oxford. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, awaiting word from the two sons in the service. Take Draft Exam Selective Service Board No. 4, Hanover, yesterday sent 199 men from the Hanover area to Harrisburg for their final physical examination before induction into the armed services.

Of the number 192 were registered with the local board and seven had been transferred here from other boards. The group left) at 7 :30 a. m. in six buses. At a late hour last evening, it was reported that practically all of the men had passed.

The list of those passing will not be published until the" men are called to report for train- ing. Their names are to be placed in a pool from which future quotas of the board are to be filled. The Draft board stated that the names of those who fail to pass the examination and thus not eligible for induction, will not be published. See Movies On Shipbuilding Members of the Hanover Rotary, club were entertained last evening at their meeting at Hotel Richard McAllister, with a motion picture made in the yards of the United States Steel company, in which the construction of various types of ships for the Navy was shown. The picture gave a visual record of the work of ship construction from the time the keel of the vessel is laid until it is' launched and proudly float on its way to the sea and the action it Is destined to take part in.

Arthur O. Seeling Arthur Otto Seeling, aged 45, husband of Esta M. Williams, 947 Carlisle street, veteran of World War No. 1, died suddenly Sunday about 10:45 p. m.

at his home. He has served as a member of the Seventh Infantry in the First World War, and had suffered wounds while serving in France. He was a member of Harold H. Bair Post No. 14, American Legion, and for some time had been employed as a guard at- the Office-of Civilian Defense Depot, High Farmers Union To Hold Social At Shiloh Tomorrow Local 62 of the farmers Educational" and Cooperative Union of America will hold its annual box social at -the Consolidated school in Shiloh tomorrow evening at 8 oclock.

The educational committee in charge of Ruth Eisenhart will present a program of entertainment. The cooperative committee will submit quotations on clover seed, oats and wheat. The committee wiH receive orders for them now. Progess has been reported toward securing com by the carload. Members are asked to bring a neighbor family along to the meeting.

street. Mr. Seeling was a son of the late Felix and Mary Seeling. Surviving besides his wife are his mother, Mrs. Mary" Seeling, Burbank.

two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Alfred Smith and Mrs. Carl Moore, Burbank, William Sealing. Glendale, and Charles Seeling, San Francisco, Calif. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 oclock Thursday afternoon with services at the W.

A. Feiser Funeral home. Rev. R. H.

Dick, pastor of the Grace Evangelical church, will officiate. will be made in Spring Hill cemetery, Shippensburg. Auto Accidents William Bunty, age 42, Linden avenue, while riding his bicycle, suffered minor bruises and brush-burns, when he collided with an automobile driven by Winnemore Wildasin, Hanover R. D. 2, at the intersection of High' and Pine streets, about 6:55 oclock yesterday morning.

Bunty was taken to the office of Dr. George P. Ard, Carlisle, by Wildasin, where he was given treatment for his injuries. Wildasin reported to police that he was driving north on High street and attempted to turn into Pine street when the accident happened. An automobile operated by Paul S.

Orndorff, 135 Allegheny avenue, and a truck operated by Anna Mary E. Sandruck, Millers, Md. R. D. 1, collided about a mile west of Abbottstown on the Ilan-over-Abbottstown highway, early yesterday morning.

The truck was said to be traveling north and the Orndorff car south when the collision occured. Damages to the automobile was estimated at $400, but neither driver was hurt. State police of the Gettysburg sub-station investigated. Returns From Pacific Area Sgt. Godfrey Cooper, U.

S. Air Force, formerly stationed in Hawaii, for the past 20 months, has returned to this country and is now visiting at the home of his foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. S.

Gentz, Hanover R. D. 2. Before entering the service Sgt. Cooper was employed at the Farmers State bank here.

After a delayed leave here, he will report at Keesler Field, where he will begin training as an Air Cadet. Hospital Notes Mrs. Isaac Grogg, 104 Carlisle street, who had been undergoing treatment at the Hanover General hospital, was discharged Saturday and returned to her home. The condition of B. P.

Topper, McSherrystown, who is a patient at the Hanover General hospital suffering from pneumonia, is reported improved. Mrs. George Bowers, High street, was removed from- hen home Sunday night in the ambulance to the Hanover General hospital, where she remains a patient Mrs. W. H.

Bossom, 114 East Hanover street, is improving after having undergone an operation at the Hanover General hospital Wednesday. Mrs. Annie Fahs Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Fahs, widow of Robert A. Fahs, 213 York street, who died at the Hanover General hospital Friday, were held yesterday at the W.

A. Feiser Funeral home. Rev. Albert M. Hollinger, pastor of the West Manheim Lutheran charge, offh ciated.

Interment was made in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Pallbearers 1 were Fern L. Reindollar, Paul A. Masemer, A.

William Hershey and Maurice E. Therit. Albertus A. Luckenbaugh Funeral services for Albertus A. Luckenbaugh, who died at the home of his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Charles O. Luckenbaugh, Penn township, Hanover R. D. 1, Friday, were held yesterday at the W.

A. Feiser Funeral home, Hanover. Rev. Howard E. Sheely, pastor of Trinity Reformed church, officiated.

Burial was made in Mt. Olivet Pallbearers were Dean Kreidler, Speaker Lauds PTA Activities York school principal reviews child welfare work. of organization at Founders Day program of Spring Grove unit. Spring Grove A large audience attended the Founders Day celebration of the PTA night in the school auditorium. Miss Julia C.

Sprenkel, principal of the Madi-' son school, York, gave a brief history of the association explaining that it was founded 47 years ago as an organization to help the teachers in caring for the communitys children. She emphasized that the child was, and still is, the center of the associations planning, that through the efforts of the PTA much of the child labor legislation was initiated or fostered in company with other organizations, -that through the interest of the PTA the first probation officers were educated to handle the cases of children who appear in court. She stated that PTA has ever been interested in the defective child, the deaf, crippled and blind, and that the association has interested itself in the child whose parents cannot care for it or whose parents are dead. She spoke of the beginning of PTA work in York, how the work began by serving milk to the children, and grew until the work included care of the teeth, glasses for children who were unable to purchase glasses for themselves and that during depression years PTA helped clothe and feed many children. She stressed that while it is good to belong to the PTA, the real value in membership comes from helping with the work of the organization.

Mrs. Luciele White, local president, enumerated the work of the local organization during the six years of its existence. She listed the charitable organizations which the association has supported, the dental work, serving of milk and cod liver oil tablets, the various recreational functions which the group have arranged for the children and adolescents of the community and the appeal which the association made to hold down the price of milk locally, several years ago. She stated that the PTA owns bonds valued at $150, as well as having in the treasury nearly $200 and a reserve fund of more than $200. Mrs.

Anna Riker, a past president, presented Mrs. White with a corsage of yellow roses tied with the blue of the PTA colors. Ruby Trone, fifth grade pupil, sang Faith of Our Fathers while Shirley Smith and Joseph Rohr-baugh brought in the birthday cake with six glowing candles. Awards For Girl Scouts Miss Anna Mae Moul and Mrs. Palnh Bf leaders of Girl Scout Troop No.

44, awarded merit badges which had been earned during the past year to members of the troop. The following were awarded badges: Mary Danner, who also received a pin for perfect attendance; Henrietta Hershey, Leila Becker, Audrey Spahr, Phyllis Smith, Alice Schrum. Patient At Hospital Mrs. Joseph Strausbaugh, the former Miss Mary Baublitz, is a surgical patient at the York hospital. Her condition is said to be satisfactory.

Mr Luciele White, Mrs. Anna Riker and Mrs. Lester Weitkamp attended a meeting of the county PTA in York last week. Mrs. White is secretary of the county association.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Somers Grove will shortly move to Dallastown where Mrs. Grove will manage the L.

and H. Five and Ten cent store. Mr. Grove, who has been employed for a number of years by the Old Forge Farms, has obtained employment with the Warner Dairy in Red Lion. Fissel-Rohrbaugh Roy J.

Fissel and Mrs. M. Catharine Rohrbaugh were united in marriage at 1 oclock Saturday afternoon in St. Pauls Lutheran church, Lutherville. The single ring ceremony of the Lutheran church was performed by the pastor, Rev.

(Continued on Page Eleven) See Spring Grove New Certified Seed Potatoes All varieties. Place your order now at lower prices. Phone 62R2, Spring Gro Carl S. Stambaugh, Menges Mills. f22-12t place; Howard Read' Patsy and Rhea June Strickler, dent at West Cr ers college.

George S.f pictures of Approxi present, i Dover The Gingerich school band concert held in the High school auditorium was well 'attended by an appreciative audience. The following numbers were played with Clair B. Gingerich, conducting: March, Homage to Youth; Bell solo, Coast Guards, Jackie Kunkle; brass quartet, All Thru the Night," Stanley Gross, Junior Gross, Donald Spajjr, John Hoffman; Tea for Two, Till We Meet Again, My Buddy, Jennie Durgin, vocal soloist; cornet solo, My Buddy Polka, Stanley Gross? marimba solo, My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice," Clarence Hake, Lover, Come Back to Me. "Victory," Alfred Gingerich, conducting; saxophone solo, Smilin Thru, Charles Stauffer; clarinet trio, Viennese Melody, Jackie Frasch, Phylis Berkheimer, Betty Jane Sterner; When the Lights Go On Again," Cornin in on a Wing and a Prayer, Marimba solo, Oh What a Beautiful Morning, Clarence Hake, Woodwind trio, I Dream of Jean-nie, Charles Miller, Robert Stough, Randall Imes; Stouthearted Men," novelty, A morning at the music school; Star Spangled Banner. Holds Quilting Party The following ladies spent Wednesday at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. William H. Gerber quilting Robert Rutters, John Lucken-baugh, William Krebs, Preston Gladfelter and Albert Ginter. Marriage License Laddie James Marchio, U. S.

Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Marchio, Baltimore street, Hanover, and Miss Mary Catherine Overbaugh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Paul A. Overbaugh, McSherrystown, were granted a marriage license by the clerk of the Adams county court, Gettysburg, yesterday. Saginaw Ladies' Aid Holds Pollyanna Party Saginaw The Ladies Aid society of the Community United Brethren church held its annual Pollyanna birthday paTty in the church, Saturday evening. Pollyanna friends for the past year were revealed and gifts were exchanged. New Pollyanna friends for the coming year were drawn.

The following participated in the program: Madelyn Kohr, Ruth Mohr, Mrs. Harry Bear, Mrs. C. C. Kohr, Mrs.

John Ely, Mrs. Fannie Doll. Mrs. Norman Miller, Mrs. Lester Brenner, Ruth Holler and Mrs.

Joseph Horner. Mrs. Melvin Eisensmith and Margaret Craley in charge, and announcements, Mrs. Fannie Doll, president. A luncheon was served to Mrs.

Floyd Brenner, Mrs. Charles Horner, Joseph Horner, Mrs. Harry Bear, Mrs. Joseph Livingston, Mabel Miller, Ruth Holler, Mrs. Joseph Horner, Mrs.

Alice Brenner, Lester Brenner, Mrs. Susie Miller, Mrs. C. C. Kohr, Gladys Kohr, Mrs.

Hubert Elyey, Ruth Ann Elvev, Mrs. Savilla Mohr, Margaret Craley, June Miller, Mrs. Harvey Houdeshell, Mrs. Fannie Doll, Mrsr-Norman Miller, Mrs. Lester Brenner, Mrs.

John Ely. Mrs. George Gingerich, Mrs. Melvin EiSensmith, Gladys Horner, Mrs. Wilbert Swan, Mrs.

Stewart Crumling. Mrs. Joseph Nye. Mrs. Joseph Feltenberger, Mrs.

Ralph Miller, Audrey Miller. Joan Leader. Mrs. Charles Mohr. Madelyn Kohr, Ruth Mohr, Esther Schell, Thelma Reneberger and Cora Ely.

Program At School The Victory club presented the following program in the Saginaw grammar school. Mrs. Ethel Mil-ler, teacher. Friday afternoon: Scripture reading, Ray. Krebs: prayer, Charles Kochenour; readings, Rav Kohr.

Marlet Stoppard, Cecelia Snellbaker, Preston Bupp, Audrey Miller and Arlene Ely; news. Isabel Kohr; readings. Leonard StoDpard. Stanley Doll and Sarah Mohr; and announcements. Nancy Ream and Truman Stoppard.

Misses Sheila and Nonna Mae Bear. York R. spent the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Livingston.

YOE Want Exp. RtrlPP" Apply T. E. Brooks Pine St Red -Lion. 4-181 Wanted Tobacco Strippers Expeilenced.

Regular work. Apply rear 560 W. Broadway. Federal Cigar Red Lion. Pa.

Adv. fl-tl Wanted, Cigar Machine Operators Exp. or learners. T. E.

Brooks A Pine Red Lion. 15 2-lmo Adv. Steady Employment and good wages in your home town. Roll or bunch cigars for Walene Cigar Penna. Yoc, 5 f24-6t Adv.

again for the Hoffman orphanage: Mrs. Zue Bupp, Mrs. Bert Stam-baugh, Mrs. Charles Seifert, Mrs. C.

P. Shellenberger, Mrs. Jane Shellenberger, Mrs. Harry Leib, Mrs. Claude May, Mrs.

Mary J. Lauer, Mrs. Lillie Ramer, Mrs. Bert Myers, Alice Gerber, Esther Rauhauser, Mrs. Gerber, Mrs.

Roy W. Limbert, Rev. Roy W. Limbert was a visitpr. P.

A. Lauer Is a patient at the York hospital, where" he underwent an operation. His condition is improving. The Dover Borough and Township Joint High school faculty and students sold bonds and stamps to the amount of $3,054.40 during the 4th War Loan. W.

C. T. U. Meets The local W. C.

T. U. met in Salem Union church Sunday afternoon. The program was in charge of Mrs. Fred S.

Straley. The Scripture lesson and prayer was given by the leader. Readings were given by Mrs. Clair Brnne-man, Mrs. C.

P. Shellenberger, Mrs. Clarence Hamme, Mrs. N. M.

Baughman and Mrs. Morgan Moul. Others present were: Clara Krone, Mrs. W. N.

Gentzler, Mrs. Samuel Krone, Mrs. Levi Eisenhower. Mrs. Hege, Mrs.

Lillie Ramer, Mrs. Kleiser, York. The Eppley sisters, gospel quintette of Mechanicsburg, will give a sacred concert in Salem Union church, April 16, at 7:30 p. m. Sends Parents At Spring Grove Nazi Flag From Italy Spring Grove Pvt.

Gerald E. Hartman, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hartman, now serving with the U. S.

Army in Italy, has sent many souvenirs to his parents since he has been overseas. None, however, is more valued than a Nazi flag which he picked up in Italy. It is 66 inches long and 40 inches wide with its black swastika imposed on a white field 22 inches square. Pvt. Hartman is serving with a medical outfit and was in North Africa before being transferred to the Italian theatre.

Mrs. Austin H. Eberly Expires At Dallastown Dallastown Mrs. Phyllis Eberly, wife of Austin H. Eberly, died at 8 oclock yesterday morning at the home of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence E. Ness, 353 West Main street. She was 28 years old and death resulted from a complication of diseases. She leaves her husband, a private in the marine corps at Parris Island, S.

her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Ness; a sister, Miss Lorna Ness, at home; a brother, Myron Ness, Philadelphia, and her grandmother, Mrs. Isabel Poet, this place.

The funeral will be held Thursday from the residence of her parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joly R. Eberly, 234 South Pleasant avenue, this place, with concluding rites vthe Bethlehem U. B.

church. Interment will be made in the Blymire cemetery. Funeral Director. Purd A. Riedel, this place, has charge of arrangements.

Hallain Inductee Honored At Party Hallam A. farewell party' waS held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde F. Grimm in honor of Le-vere S.

Wolf, who was inducted into the Army yesterday. Mr. Wolf received many gifts. Refreshments were served to: Levere S. Wolf, Harry Dayhoff, Ruth Keller, Mary Ann Grimm, Calvin Lefever, Bernice Crumling, Charles Abel.

Marie Kauffman, Elstun Snyder, Raymond Dietz, Grace Forry, James Throne, "Nancy Keener, William Crumling, Albert Emig, Lois Crumling, Clyde Grimm, Garland Ritz, Mr and Mrs. Gerald M. Snyder, Mrs. Effie Bentz, Mr. and Mrs.

Lee H. Hoke Louise Grimm and Mr. and Mrs. C. F.

Grimm. York Firm Holds Dinner At Yorkana Yorjtana The R. W. Strickler Wholesale Produce company, York, held its annual turkey dinner for employes, family and friends, Saturday evening in the local fire company hall. The toastmaster was R.

W. Strickler, who gave the opening address. W. H. Eckenrode was song leader and C.

Roman Shuman was pianist. Those participating In the program were: Rev. Roy Stetler, this.

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