Lebanon Daily News from Lebanon, Pennsylvania • Page 11

News Of County Men In Service It's back to Korean waters for Kerriiit JD. boatswain's USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lilly, of Railroad St, Palmyra, after a good will cruise the heavy cruiser USS Rochester to the Southeast Asia ports of Saigon, Viet- and Manila, Republic of the Philippines. Saigon, known as the "Paris of the Orient," is noted for its many sidewalk cafes typical of France; numerous shops a.nd stores, both French and side- walk.stands selling'everything from silks' to magazines.

In the Philippines, the crew had an opportunilly to the'Old Walled City and the partially completed site of the 1953 International Fair to be opened in Manila this spring. John Clay John A. Clay, son of Mr. Mrs. John W.

Clay of 5 South Cherry St. Myerstown enlisted in the United States Air this past week, according to an announcement by M-Sgt. E. D. Lee of the local recruiting station.

Clay is a 1952'graduate of Myerstown. High School and was employed by- the Textile Machine Works prior to his entry into military service. He is currently undergoing basic training at Sampson Air Force Base, New York. Harry J. Hqffelfinger, whose wife, Elaine, lives on N.

Center Fredericksburg, has been promoted to sergeant while serving with Company A of the 7780th Composite Service Battalion in Berlin. The son of Mrs. Anna.L. of E. Main Fredericksburg, he is the'; sergeant major of the Engiuer branch.

Heffelfinger entered the Army in March 1951, took his basic training at 'Breckenridge, and has been in Europe since October that year. He graduated from high school and was a clerk in Dundore's General Merchandise before entering the Army. nal Corps Training Center at Camp Gordon, Georgia. A native of Lebanon, ue is. the son of Edna and Samuel Rise, RD.

3 Pvt Rise is a graduate of Lebanon High School. Prior to entering the service, he was employed as a cabinet maker. LEBANON, TUESDAY E.VENING, MARCH 3, 1953 -11 Olympic Champion Speaks At Meeting Russell L. Heffelfinger Private Russell L. Heffelfinger, of Mrs.

Verna Garloff, of Myerstown Route 3, recently arrived at the Engineer Replacement Training Center, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. There he is undergoing 18 weeks of basic training to qualify him as a soldier of the Corps of Engineers'. Serving aboard the attack transport USS Cambria is James R. Klein, radioman seaman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph A. Klein of 610 Cornwall Lebanon. The ship is one of five Atlantic Fleet Amphibious Force ships that comprise the amphibious element of the Sixth Fleet. During their Mediterranean tour, the men will receive training in amphibious warfare. They wiU also visit France, Italy, Greece, Turkey and the islands of Sardinia, Crete and Sicily.

Sa ravel F. Pvt. Samuel Rise 'recently completed basic combat training at the Signal Corps Replacement Training Center, part of the Six- Ernest R. Troutman Private Ernest R. Troutman soil of Mr.

and John P. Troutman, Route 1, Myerstown, Penna. completed basic training recently at the Medical Replacement Training Center at Camp Pickett, Virginia. At; MRTC, the. Army's, basic training school for "medical enlisted men, he has received eight weeks of basic infantry training and eight weeks of medical training.

Serving aboard the landing ship dock USS Carter Hall is David B. Swisher, quartermaster seaman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. David B. Swisher, of Route 20, Lebanon.

ship is one of Atlantic Fleet Amphibious Force ships that comprise the amphibious element of the Sixth Fleet. Salvation Army Drive In Palmyra Over Top PALMYRA, March Stanley Billheimer, chairman of the Salvation Army in Palmyra area, announced today that the annual financial campaign for palmyra has been completed with a total of $2,294.91 which represents an increase of $510.56 over the 1952 campaign and $1094.91 'over the goal of $1200. C. J. Signer, drive treasurer, stated that he received a total of $58.29 from the students of the Palmyra Signer gave, the income breakdown as follows: Residential Retail Merchants Employees solicitations Mail and Organizations $150.00.

Rev. -Biilhiumer wishes to thank the citizens of Palmyra for" their generous response to this' worthy and also the captains and workers for their splendid work'in bringing this campaign to a successful conclusion. PALMYRA The Rev. Robert Richards, pole-vaulting American champion the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, "was the.featured speaker at the weekly meeting of the Palmyra Rotary Club last night in the Palmyra American Legion Home. Rev.

Richards, forced to leave, the meeting 'by another engagement after less than 15 minutes of his prepared speech on the relationship between sports and religion, was introduced by the Rev. F. S. Carper, who previously had been introduced by Kenneth Frey, program chairman. The.

world-famed athlete, now on an evangelistic tour of the East for the Church of the Brethren faith, declared that the principles make up champions in sports also apply to "religion, the greatest sport of life." listed these as clean hard work, faith and confidence, and abiiity to take defeat and. bounce back to victory. The meeting, attended: by 55 members and guests, opened with group singing led by Professor Nelson Huffman, head of the Bridgewater, College Department of Music. Prof. Huffman and Rev.

Merlin Garber are accompanying Rev. Richards on his evangelistic tour. Piano accompaniment was by Luke Grubb. Larry Kegerreis was Lucky Rotarian of. the Week.

Clyde Stacks of the. Funster Committee, observed the birthday of Palmyra Burgess Jay Krady. County Agent Glenn Miller was announced as the speaker for next week's meeting, which will be a rural-urban session, under the sponsorship of the Community Services Committee. Wilbur Gibble is chairman of the committee. Under the traditions of the club, a Seltzer Bologna will be sent to the home.

of Prof. Huffman, who is a Rotarian in Bridgewater, Va. The club makes a practice of presenting the distinctive souvenir to Visiting Rotarians from more than 75 miles away. Other Visiting were Lester Kreider, Robert Ulrich and David Shroyer, all of the Annville Club; and the, Rev. S.

May of Hershey. The Rev. Garber was-the guest of John Heisey and the Rev Carper was the, guest. of Kenneth Jonestown Council Urges Care In Rubbish Burning JONESTOWN, Mar. 3 The monthly meeting of the Jonestown Borough Council, was held Monday evening in the town hall.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary Ray Boeshore and approved by' the council. The Burgess, Kermit Kohr was present-and reported that one building was issued. He also said that the citizens should take more care in burning rubbish and-stressed that the town streets should- be cleaned of all wastes. Howard Hopkins, chairman of the street commission, said action would be taken. The of lots overrun by weeds was also discussed but further action will be taken on this matter in the near future.

The following members wer.e present: President Delmar Emer- Hopkins, Ralph Lash, Raymond Wonder and Harry Yeagley. South Lebanon Lions Make Final Plans For Farm Sale Final plans for the club's consignment sale of cattle and farm implements were discussed at the semi-monthly meeting of the South Lebanon Lions Club last night in the Avon Hotel. President John Miller presided at the session, which was attended 30 members. It was reported that tomorrow's sale, with proceeds earmarked for the purchase of a public'address system already installed at South Lebanon Township High School, also include a sale refreshments. Profits from refresh-' ments will go toward the purchase of band uniforms for the high school.

The broom sale, currently being conducted by the club, is also for the benefit of the band uniform fund of'the high school. Myersfown Schools lo Hold Pre-School Clinic MYERSTOWN, March Principal Harvey Nitrauer of the Myerslown schools, announced today that a Pre-School Clinic'will be held the latter part of April or the beginning ofsMay for all children who will be entering schools in the first grade this coming September. In order to have all children prepared for 'the clinic, each child must be registered by the parents before March.lO. Nitrauer pointed that this is a requirement which should be followed by parents or difficulty may be encountered in starting the children in school in the fall. All registrants report to the high school office, District Meeting Between 1100 and 1200 attended the District meeting of Abundant Life Sunday night 'in the Church, of the Brethren: Chiirch representatives from.

Lebanon, Dauphin, Berks and Lancaster Counties attended the service Evangelistic services in the host church. Rev. Bob Richards, a minister in the church, arid Olympic vaulting champion, preached the sermon. Nelson Huffman, -professor of music at Bridgewater College, led the singing, and Rev. Merlin Garber led the personal workers conferences.

Special music was provided by the chapel choir of the host church directed by Mrs. Kenneth Frey. Mission Study Mrs. Foster Ulrich gave a highly interesting review of the book, "Financing Faith," by Harriet H. Dexter, professor of religious education at Northland College, Ashland, Wis.

The presented by Mrs. Ulrich was on present day women and their relation to money. The entire evening was given over to Mrs. Ulrich 's discourse, after prayer, offered by Mrs. John Rhine, president of the Women's Society of World 'Service.

Thirty members of the society attended and were served refreshments during the social hour. The meeting was held Friday night in the Second E.U.B. Church. Births The following births were announced at Hershey Hospital: A daughter to Mr. and Mrs.

Lyle Beahm, Palmyra Rl, February 22. Mrs. Beam was formerly Miss Phyllis Rhoads. A son to Mr. and Mrs.

Earl Bucks, Palmyra 1, February 25. Mrs. Bucks, was Miss Margaret Kauffman. A daughter Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Kuhn, 347 North Railroad Street, February 27. Mrs. Kuhn was Miss Mary Hershey. A son to Mr. and Mrs.

John Neiswender, 817 West Main Street February 28. Mrs. Neiswender is the former Miss Helen Tronio. Annvilie Commissioners Name Men To Fire Posts ANNVILLE, March 3 Annville Township Commissioners Howard G. Moyer and Kenneth A.

Euston were appointed last night to fill the newly-created posts of fire com- misioners on the township board. The appointments, were made by Harvey B. Long, board president, at last night's March meeting in the Rescue fire hall. Board Secretary Ira L. Kreider reported the tax' duplicate for is compiled.

The assessed valuation of real, estate in the township was reported at $3,334,840, with tax revenue listed at $31,652.48, Police Chief Herman W. Heisey reported criminal violation during the past month and 22 parking violations. He reported- $210 in tints collected during month. I As health officer, Heisey reported one case of scarlet fever and eleven eases of chicken pox. Plans for the township road program for 1953 were reported under way.

Derry Township Red Cross Drive Ebenezer Fire Co. To Raise $9,195 Opened Monday HERSHEY, Mar. The Red Cross drive got under way in Derry township this week, under the general chairmanship of John 0. Hershey. The quota set $9195 which, is an increase of 12' per 'over that.

las't year. The will continue through Wednesday, March 18. Assisting Doctor Hershey are Mrs. J. Gallagher and.

Mrs. Robert Yourig. There 'are 30' captains making a house-to-house canvass for contributions. They are: Mrs. John Lynch, Mrs.

Milton Yorty, Mrs. Carl Hollirigsworth, Mrs; W. H. Foley, Miss Rachel Hershey, Mrs W. Allen Hammond, Jay Stahl, Mrs.

Herbert Winters. Mrs. Carl Snavely, Mrs. L. Harkness, Mrs Frederick Miss Therese Donovan, Mrs.

Elwood Meyers, Mrs. H. Dunbar, Miss June Smith, Mrs. Harry Fasnacht, Mrs. Ralph Reese Mrs.

Fred Patterson, Miss Emma Castelli, Mrs. wight Waybright, Miss Mamie Bowman, Miss Catherine Weidman, Palmiha Gargan- es, Miss Janice Shank, Mrs. Mildred K. Reese, Miss Catherine Krasovic, John 0. Hershey, Mrs.

Richard Pauline Oriole, Walter Kettering, Thural" Brehm, Benjamin Olena and Ralph L. Hoar. GI's Adopted in Hershey A program has been inaugurated in Hershey for the residents to "adopt" 800 servicemen stationed at the Indiantown Gap Military This calls, for the entertainment of" groups of two or more at dinner and for the afternoon in Hershey homes. The men, ail of whom, are in the First Battalion, Second Infantry Regiment, will be mainly from New England, and this will be their first time off reservation since induction. The plan was authorized by Brig.

Gen. George B. Earth, post and division commander. When residents were contacted get their reaction, a group of 25 public spirited citizens began calling Hershey people by telephone to get their response. The reaction favorable and already more than 300 families have agreed to participate.

Delegation to Gap On Saturday, March 9, Hershey will send 1 delegation to the. Gap, and during a special assembly session with the battalion, will issue a formal invitation to the GI's for a Sunday, In the delegation will George HeHry, John Maj. Thomas Martin, Samuel F. Hinkle, Dr. John 0.

Hersuey and Harold Working with the local group on the. project, are General Barth, Lt. Coh John C. Geiglein, commanding officer of First Battalion training; Col. Maurice Higgiris, of the Second Regiment, and Capt.

Frederick B. Jenkins, public information officer. On the seventh week-end of training for the group, sponsoring "foster parents" will take part in the open home program at the Gap held for parents by training battalions. The parents will be the guests of individual soldiers at graduation working the end of their 16-week training A panel. discussion was held recently by members of the senior academic and business classes of the Milton School.

Subjects discussed were: "Is communism basically practiced-?" "Is exploitation justifiable?" and "Is war inevitable?" The discussion was led by Thomas Davies, class president. Members of the panel included Jack Gabig, Thomas Gamble, Lester Campbell, Thomas Davies, Duane Fahnestock, Fred Winters, Joel May and Jack Cleek. Mr. Lyndon Hess, Engiish teacher of the senior class, was adviser. Cub Scouts' Banquet Cub Scouts 200, sponsored by Derry Presbyterian Church, -on Friday night held their 4th annual blue and gold banquet In the dining room- of the sponsoring church.

It was planned by Mrs. Varnum Fenstermacher, den mother, assisted by Mrs. Henry Lauzon, Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. Norman Vanderwall and Mrs Oscar Adams, arid 120, attended.

Jared Darlington, a member of the Boy Scout committee- was master of ceremonies. The invocation was given by Noel Blair, after the flag ceremony by Den No. 3. 'The Webelos. ceremony was held for Douglas Hershey who waS transferred from the Cubs to a Scout Troop.

Oscar Adams, cub master of Den 200, presented awards to the following: The bob cat, to William Black, woodman Bobb, Richard Curry, James Edris, Kenneth Jones, Robert Martin and Robert Smith; bear badge, and pin. to George Warner; lion badge and pin, to. Douglas Hershey, Richard Hiler, George Warner; service star, to Douglas Hershey and George Warner. Silver arrowpoints, to Douglas Hershey, Richard Hiler, John Kieffer, Douglas Scuder; gold arrow points to Douglas Souder and Douglas Hershey. The highlights of Scouting arid the order of the arrow were told by Hayes Fenstermacher.

After this, movies of game and wild life were shown. Guests of honor were: James Dieffenderfer, regional Scout executive of Harrisburg; Charles Blanken, Jared Darlington, Rev. and Mrs. William Blair, George McCIees, Oscar Adams, Frank Cave, Charles Bftle and Hayes Fenstermacher, folio wing ''births were 'announced at. Hershey Hospital: to "Mr.

and Mrs. Her-. man Brandt, Elizabethtown R. D. 2, February 21.

Brandt' was formerly Miss Erma Tice. A'son to Mr. arid Mrs. Dante Landucci, 312 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, February. 23.

Mrs. Landucci was Elida Meni- cheschi. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. old Chubb, Harrisburg R.

D. 3, February 22. Mrs. Chubb Miss Nancy -Lenker. A son "to Mr.

and Mrs. John McFadden, 167 Ann Street, Middletown, February 24. Mrs. McFadden "was Miss Faye Bougher. A son to Mr.

and Mrs. 'William Staeger, 326 East Derry Road, Hershey, February 23. Mrs. Staeger is the former Miss Mildred Rader. A son to Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Sherk, 182 East Main Street, Campbelltown, February 23., Mrs. Sherk was Miss Almeda Reider. A son to Mr. and Mrs.

James Winters, 43 West Governor Road, Hershey, February 20. Mrs. Winters is the former Miss Clarice Bueckley. A son to Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Adey, Lebanon R. D. 2, February 28. Mrs. Adey was Miss Jeannette Houser.

A son to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bastardi, 330 West Caracas Avenue, Hershey, March 1. Mrs. Bastardi was Miss Lilly Cagnoli.

A son to Mr. and Mrs. Christian Heisey, 221 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, March l. Mrs. Heisey was Miss Mary Seltzer.

Awards Contract For Building Annex The Ebenezer Fire Company last night awarded a $1,339. building contract, admitted six. new adopted a resolution to support plans to extend Lebanon city water mains to their community. The Gingrich Construction Company, of Lebanon R. D.

1, was awarded a contract for the construction, of a one story, .12 by 20 foot cement block refreshment stand to be built at the rear of the fire hall on the carnival grounds. In letter sent to the North Lebanon Township supervisors, the fire company expressed itself in complete agreement with a year- old plan extend water mains into Ebenezer. company members said the new water system, if approved, would be used for both domestic and fire protection use. Fire plugs would be installed throughout the community if the'request for the extension is granted. New members admitted last night were Roy Boeshore, Leon Kauffman, Richard Hinkle, Donald Meyer, William Becht and William Brewer.

The engine house annex committee reported that specifications for the proposed unit, to be built onto- the south side of the present building, will be ready for inspection in a week or 10 days. The new unit will be used solely for the housing of fire fighting equipment. Bids wilt be let following the April 6th meeting, it was reported. It was voted to assign at least one fire policeman to duty for every social event held at the fire hall or carnival grounds to facili- atte parking and aid motorists. Members also voted to furnish I Continued on Face Twelve) Vet's Home Pine Grove Helps PINE GROVE, March generosity of Pine Grove area residents-has made it possible for and Mrs.

Ernest S. Wenrich and family to make a down payment on a home in Tremont Township. The house trailer of the Wen- richs and all their possessions were destroyed by fire on December 27. The Tri-Township Disaster Committee, of which Jonathan Herring is chairman, has turned over to the Wenrichs' $1842 in cash which has been used as a down payment on a home. $521 was also contributed: from other sources including the American Legion and VFW ladies' auxiliaries.

Wenrich, a Korean War veteran will -move his family into their new home shortly and he is very grateful to all the people who assisted him in getting "a new start. Heart Drive A Success According to (he Pine Grove Committee for the Heart Drive, the girls of the Senior Class of Pine Grove High School set a new record with a total of $1,225 collected for the Heart drive. Those receiving prizes at the Heart Ball, besides Queen of Hearts, Sandra Clements and her court, Shirley Dbnmoyer, Myrl Walters, Shirley Sattizahn and Nancy Machamer, were Nancy. Sarah Hesser and Shirley Heltz who each received a necklace. Organize Holland Relief Unit A local group has organized a Holland Relief Committee and funds are being solicited to be sent to a town in Holland which was stricken by the recent disastrous floods.

The executive committee appointed to assist, co-chairmen; and Mrs. Norman D. Reber are: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Achenbach, Mr.

and Mrs. John Matternas, -Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Koch, Mr. and Mrs.

Marvin Werley, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mease and Mar- garet'Me Graw. Flyer In News Lieut. Lawrence Hawkins, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Hawkins, 75 E. Pottsville in the Korea War, news recently when it was revealed that he piloted a jet that escorted the ball player, ted Williams', back' to an advanced air base after Williams' figh'ter plane took when he participated in a raid against an enemy base. Hawkins is a Navy. flier, witfc 44 missions to his credit since hd arrived in Korea last.

November. He has been awarded two air medals. After- graduating from Grove High School hM948, Hawkins enlisted in the 211 months he transferred to Naval Air 'force, receiving his wings early last year. Elected Pastor At Miaenville Rev. John W.

Schwalm, son ol Mr. and Mrs. Stanford. Schwalm, Pine Grove, was unanimously elected pastor of Zion Lutheran. Church, Minersville.

Rev. Schwalm has been pastor of the Audenried-Beaver. Meadows Lutheran parish, since hii ordination four years ago. Although Rev. Schwalm has not officially accepted the call, members of his family are certain that he will accept arid assume charge of his new pastorate after Easter.

Pastor Schwalm, a graduate oi Pine Grove High School, Muhlenberg; College and Mt. Airy Seminary, will succeed Rev. Harold Engle, a'Tremont man who resigned to enter the U. S. service as a chaplain.

Young Farmer Honored Marvin Wolfe, Pine Grove. been awarded a.certificate of merit and granted a Junior member-' ship in the Holstein-Friesian Association America, Brattlebora, Vt. He was recommended for these awards the State 4-H Club leader for having done satisfactory Holstein Calf Club work. during the past year. Speaks On Little League John Deibler was the guest speaker at.

a meeting of the Rotary He spoke about the. Little League Baseball arid its value to this Deibler announced that the open-, ing of 1953 season will be. oh Memorial Day. and the players wifl begin practice about April 15. SHE OPENS TELEPHONE HIGHWAYS Anita Starry Lebanon Operates You always come back to people.

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