Revival services at Bridgeville Church begin next Sunday
Bridgeville Evangelical Congregational Church will hold nightly revival services at 7 30 except Monday through Easter Sunday with Rev H E Kettering of Ephata E C Church as evangelist for the first week and Holy Week papor conduct. Holy Communion observed Easter morning baptism and reception of members in evening. Contact Pastor C B Starr to join by faith or letter of transfer.
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Bridgeville
H. E. Kettering
Ephata E. C
Papor
Bridgeville Church
C. B. Starr
Borough Assessor Charles Ressler Celebrates 65th Birthday
Charles F Ressler borough assessor and New Holland Machine Company stock room crew member celebrated his sixty fifth birthday on March 27. Fellow employees and friends gave a money gift and shared coffee and a cake baked by Mrs Ressler in a traditional birthday gathering. Ressler has worked in the stock room since September eighteen forty two.
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Charles F. Ressler
New Holland Machine Company
Ressler
Auxiliary Honors Meeting of Goodville Ladies’ Auxiliary
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Goodville Fire Company met in the Fire Hall with President Isabel Martin presiding. Refreshments followed and a miscellaneous shower was held for Mrs. Violet Overly, recently married. The fire company will hold its April business session Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mrs. Sue Richwine of Washington, D. C. spent the past week with the Joseph Martin family.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Goodville Fire Company
Isabel Martin
Violet Overly
Sue Richwine
Washington, D. C
Joseph Martin
Card of Thanks from the Ruoss Family
The Ruoss Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy and for floral offerings during the illness and death of their mother.
Stalker to Speak at Cedar Lane Christian Chapel
Mr Stalker will speak at Cedar Lane Christian Chapel route 897 near East Earl. The talks begin Sunday April 7 and continue each weeknight at 8:00 p m through Saturday with services held at Cedar Lane location.
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Cedar Lane
C.H. Stalker
Christian Chapel
Route 897
East Earl
Thanks for Your Kindness From the Stoltzfus Family
The Stoltzfus family extends sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for gifts and kindness received.
Hall Memorial Service for Lt Harry V Hall Sunday
Memorial services at Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday at 4 PM for Lt Harry V Hall born May 3 1918 in Philadelphia son of J Albert and Mary M Hall. A biographical sketch notes his formation at Ephrata High School class of 1936 and his WW II career from enlistment in 1941 to death after a B 24 crash over Austria.
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Hall
St. Harry V. Hall
Trinity Lutheran Church
Harry van Renssaler Hall
Philadelphia
J. Albert and
Mary M. Hall
Ephrata High School
Rev J Allan Ranck to Address U B Youth in City
Rev J Allan Ranck formerly of this community and now Young People's Director of the United Brethren Church in Dayton Ohio will appear twice at the local United Brethren Church this weekend. Saturday at 7 30 p m Youth Night in the social rooms sponsored by the Sunday School. Sunday at 10 15 a m he will preach at the regular worship service. All friends are invited.
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J. Allan Ranck
Dayton
Ohio
United Brethren Church
Ranck
Rotary Club Addressed By Dr. Harvey Smith
New Holland Rotary Club welcomed Edward C. Weaver to membership at its regular meeting. Rev Chester Starr gave the official welcome. Dr Harvey Smith Lancaster Schools superintendent spoke on Russia's Foreign Policy using history to predict future policy.
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New Holland
Sacred Musical Service At Pequea Baptist Church
Mr and Mrs Alvin Albright renowned marimba artists from Allentown will present a sacred musical service at the Pequea Baptist Church in Cains on Sunday evening April 14 starting at 7 30 p m
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Alvin Albright
Allentown
Pequea Baptist Church
Cains
Cedar Grove Guild to Meet at Harriet Ewell's Home
The Westminster Guild Circle of Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church will meet at Harriet Ewell's home on Saturday April 6 at 2 o'clock. Roll call verses will be taken from Esther chapter eight. Mildred Overly leads the program. All girls interested are invited to attend.
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Westminster Guild Circle
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
Harriet Ewell
Esther
Mildred Overly
Missionary Litwiller to Speak at Weaverland Meeting
South American missionary Brother Nelson Litwiller will speak at the Weaverland Young People Bible Meeting on Saturday April 6. The event will be held while Litwiller is visiting Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Litwiller
South America
Weaverland
Litwiller
Princeton ‘Theological Seminary
New Jersey
Appointed Sanitarian Henry of New Holland
Henry Haraness has been named sanitarian for New Holland, with duties to oversee sanitation programs and public health measures in the community. The appointment adds experience in environmental health to the town administration.
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Henry, Gi
New Holland
Obituary of Mrs Susie Martin 67 Kinzer East Earl Native
Mrs Susie Martin 67 wife of Aaron Martin of Kinzer died 4 15 pm Monday at Lancaster General after eight weeks illness She born in East Earl daughter of the late Christian G and Susanna Weaver member of Old Road Mennonite Church Survived by husband children Weaver Martin Etta Weaver Lena Dombach Aaron J Anna Mary Henry Daniel J siblings John H Weaver Anna Mary Metzler Hettie Shiffer and 20 grandchildren Funeral from home Friday at 1 pm with services at Old Road Mennonite Church at 2 pm Interment in adjoining cemetery
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Susie Martin
Aaron Martin
Kinzer
R. J
Lancaster General Hospital
East Earl Township
Christian G
Susanna Weaver
Old Road Mennonite Church
Weaver Martin
Etta W
Joseph H. Weaver
East Earl
Lena
Paul Dombach
Quarryville
R. D
Aaron J
Banks
Anna Mary
Henry
Daniel J
John H. Weaver
Akron
Anna Mary Metzler
Hettie Shiffer
Ephrata
Old Road Mennonite
Bowman Rites Held for Mervin L Bowman
Mervin L Bowman fifty three died at 2 30 a m Wednesday March 27 at the home of Joseph C Peters New Holland R 2 after a short illness He is survived by his father William Bowman Lancaster and several step brothers and sisters Funeral services were held from the Esbenshade Funeral Home on Saturday at 2 00 p m Interment in Salem Reformed Cemetery Heller s
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Mervin L. Bowman
Joseph C. Peters
New Holland
William Bowman
Lancaster
Paul Bowman
Isaac Bair
Jacob Hoover
Frank Rupp
Luther Bowman
James Bowman
George Bowman
Earl Bowman
Elias Stauffer
Arthur Bowman
U. S. Army
Esbenshade
Salem Reformed Cemetery
Heller's
Elmer H Hertzler dies after long illness in Lancaster
Elmer H Hertzler sixty one of Paradise R 1 died at 5 p m Sunday in a Lancaster hospital after an eighteen year illness. Born in East Hempfield Township to Elias S and Sarah Harish Hertzler he was survived by children Sara Kathryn Richard F Ruth and a sister and brother. Funeral services were held at Fred F Groff parlors Lancaster and interment was in Neffsville Brethren Cemetery.
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Elmer H. Hertzler
Paradise
R. 1
Lancaster
East Hempfield Township
Elias S
Sarah Harish Hertzler
Viola Forney
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Sara Kathryn
Richard F
East Petersburg
Ruth
J. C. Musser
Mount Joy
Franklin H. Hertzler
Anna H
Landis Charles
Fred F. Groff
Barnhart Couple Remembered in Newville Elizabethtown Notices
Mrs Ira R Barnhart and Mrs Bessie Barnhart both aged fifty one of Newville Elizabethtown are listed in a death notice. The notice records their passing and the family connection.
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Bessie Barnhart
Newville
Elizabethtown
April Fools Prank Ends With Laughing Produce Dealer
Charles R. Keiser, a local produce dealer, set out on a quick Lancaster trip for business then headed home toward New Holland. A motorcycle officer stopped him, and he realized his self made April Fool joke had caught him unaware, leaving him amused by the mishap.
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Charles R. Keiser
Charley
Lancaster
New Holland
North Queen Street
Borough Gas Funds to Be Used on Maintenance
Borough Council with all members present approved directing $1,837.60 of highway funds to borough street maintenance. A land development policy for borough and annexed territory was discussed and delayed pending a solicitor drafted resolution. The detailed finance report will appear in a later issue.
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Highway Department
Ritz Theatre Renamed in Borough by New Management
The old New Holland Theatre will be renamed the Ritz Theatre after new management takes over. Stanley Peters the new manager from St. Clair plans a soon reopening with a redesigned entrance and auditorium by Paramount Decorating. A new air conditioning system, modern projection machines, and a fresh sound system will be installed. Peters brings thirty eight years in the motion picture business.
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New Holland Theatre
Ritz Theatre
Stanley Peters
St. Clair
Paramount Decorating Company
Peters
Blue Ball Auxiliary Luncheon for Supper Helpers
About 125 people attended a March 29 covered-dish luncheon in Blue Ball for helpers at the auxiliary annual turkey supper. Mrs. E H Zimmerman chaired the luncheon committee with Mrs. E M High assisting. Mrs. E M Weaver served as secretary.
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Blue Ball
E. H. Zimmerman
E. M. High
E. M. Weaver
Patches to Lead Textile Plant in Lima Peru
Jacob H. Patches, former Gulf service station operator, and his son Roger will depart next week for Lima Peru where he will design and run a textile plant. Mrs. Patches is expected to join in May.
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Jacob H. Patches
Roger
Lima
Peru
Patches
South America
Dr Lauria Announces New Office in Terre Hil
Dr M H Lauria announces the opening of his office at Terre Hil on April 8. Office hours are 1 to 3 PM and 6 to 8 PM. Thursdays Sundays and holidays by appointment only.
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M. H. Lauria
Terre, Hil
Thanking Friends and Neighbors for Cards and Letters
A brief note expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their cards and letters. The author thanks many supporters and acknowledges kind thoughts during a difficult time.
Spiritual Life Conference Planned by Methodists
The Methodist churches of Lancaster City and County plan a Spiritual Life Conference at First Methodist Church from April 9 to 14 with Bishop Fred Pierce Corson as speaker. Each evening service will explore Christ as the answer, with themes on Christ and God, Man, the Church, Youth, and the Family.
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Methodist Churches
Lancaster City
First Methodist Church
Lancaster
Fred Pierce Corson
Corson
Christ
Leon T. Moore
South
Philadelphia
Wedding of Miss Ruby Hillard and James H. Evans in Trinity Church
Miss Ruby Hillard daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hillard New Holland and James H Evans son of Mr and Mrs J Herbert Evans were married at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev Geo W Wilt officiating. The bride wore pink with brown accessories and orchids. the groom wore formal attire. The couple plans a Virginia trip and will reside at 11th and Spruce Philadelphia. The bride is a University of Pennsylvania nursing student and the groom a Jefferson Medical College junior in Nu Sigma Nu.
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Ruby Hillard
John §. Hillard
New Holland
James H. Evans
J. Herbert Evans
Trinity Lutheran Church
Geo. W. Wilt
Curtis Swartz
Akron
Albert M. Best
J. Marlin Hillard
Garl Stoeckl
Virginia
Central Apartments
11Th
Spruce Streets
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
The
Jefferson Medical College
Nu Sigma Nu Medical Fraternity
Mary Amanda Rohrbach and Titus E Landis wed in New Holland
Miss Mary Amanda Rohrbach daughter of Frederick S Rohrbach Lancaster and Mrs Ruth A Rohr bach of New Holland R 1 and Titus E Landis son of Mrs Elizabeth V Landis of New Holland were married at 230 pm Saturday March 80 at Trinity Lutheran Church New Holland Rev George W Wilt officiated Maid of Honor was Miss Mary M Zimmerman Best Man was Robert J Witmer A reception for 35 guests followed at the home of the bride s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Clarence Weida of ending
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Mary Amanda Rohrbach
Frederick S. Rohrbach
Lancaster
Ruth A. Rohrbach
New Holland
R. 1
Titus E. Landis
Elizabeth V. Landis
Trinity Lutheran Church, New Holland
George W. Wilt
Mary M. Zimmerman
Robert J. Witmer
Clarence Weida
Ending
New Holland Alumni Elect R Wright President
At a recent New Holland Alumni Association meeting the following officers were elected for the coming year President Robert Wright Vice President Willis Ranck Secretary Helen Good and Treasurer Roland Richwine Jr
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New Holland Alumni Association
Robert Wright
Willis Ranck
Helen Good
Roland Richwine, Jr
Freight car crashes into coal shed on Grant Street
A freight car loaded with potatoes was pushed twenty feet into the Lauder and McCracken coal shed on Grant Street when crew attempted to add cars to the train. The incident halted operations but avoided serious disaster.
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Lauder & McCracken
Grant Street
AMVETS Auxiliary Formed At Ladies Night Meeting
Monday night the AMVETS Post 40 in Terre Hill observed Ladies Night during the regular meeting at the Terre Hill Fire Hall. Ninety six attended for lunch while a Ladies Auxiliary was formed to the Home Association with officers led by President Mrs Charles Winters. A carnival and new car giveaway were planned for early summer with the next meeting set for April 15 at Owl's Auditorium Ephrata.
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Amvets
Post 40
Terre Hill
Home Association
Charles Winters
Richard Weaver
Robert Weaver
New Holland
Owl’s
Ephrata
Carl Slabach
Plan Spelling Bee At Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
The Ladies' Bible Class of Trinity Lutheran Sunday School will host a Spelling Bee in the Parish House on Wednesday April 24. Two spelling classes and a general information class will be offered along with other features. all are invited to attend.
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Ladies’ Bible
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Fire Company Festival Set for Two Dates
The Liberty Fire Company held a regular meeting on April 3 with George S. Good presiding in relief of the president. Two minor fires were reported and the group approved purchasing one Indian Pump. Festival dates are June 29 with Ringgold Band of Reading and July 6 with Victory Band of New Holland providing music. Three new members H. E. Ressler Richard A. Snader James Lafferty joined. Rev. C. G. Bachman spoke as chaplain. May refreshments by Richard Dyer John Sebilist and Earl DeHart.
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Liberty Fire Company
George S. Good
Fire Company
Ringgold Band
Reading
Victory Band of
New Holland
H. E. Ressler
Richard A. Snader
James Lafferty
C. G. Bachman
Richard Dyer
John Sebilist
Earl DeHart
Haverstick couple celebrate 45th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Clayton D Haverstick of this borough observed their 45th wedding anniversary on Tuesday with daughter Elizabeth hosting in Lancaster in their honor. Two daughters Mrs Robert Byler of Washington DC and Martha Haverstick of Kendall NY sent congratulations and gifts.
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Clayton D. Haverstick
Borough
Elizabeth
Lancaster
Robert Byler
Washington, D. C
Martha Haverstick
Kendall, N. Y
New Holland Farmers Plan Farm Show Date To Be Set
At a Monday night meeting the New Holland Farmers Day Association voted to hold a Farm Show with the date to be announced. A general meeting is scheduled for Wednesday April 24 to reorganize the group.
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New Holland Farmers Day Association
King's Daughters Meet With Loyal Workers Circle
The Loyal Workers Circle of King's Daughters will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. J Herbert Evans. Hostesses will be Mrs. H Earle Wright and Mrs. David H Styer.
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Workers Circle of
King’s Daughters
J. Herbert Evans
Evans
H. Earle Wright
David H. Styer
Dancing at Honey Brook Grange Hall Wednesday Nights
Modern and square dancing every Wednesday at 9 p m at Honey Brook Grange Hall with music by Richard Burkey and his orchestra.
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Honey Brook Grange Hall
Richard Burkey
Old Clarion reminiscences and local notes from New Holland
The front page recalls April migrations and bank activity, cites New Holland High School Literary Society debates on belligerency for Cuba, and notes baseball era tales including an Indiana man’s arm injury. It also mentions muskrat eating claims, Armenian relief meetings, a Maine onion ring find, and deaths including Dr Samuel R Keeler and Elizah DeHaven.
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Gelical Congregation
Ruoss
Clarence
Stoltzfus
Styer
Trinity Lutheran Congregation
103Rd Medical Regiment
Indiantown Gap
Camp Livingston
Aloe Army Air Field
Victoria
Texas
Foggia Field
Italy
Bad Voslau
Austria
Wiener Neustadt
War Department
H. V. Hall
Rev. J. Allan Ranck
U. B
Rotary Club
Harvey Smith
Cedar Grove Guild
Mrs
Ira R. Barnhart
Borough Gas
Ritz
Blue Ball Auxiliary
Spiritual Life Conference
F. P. Corson
Carson
Dickinson College
Drew Theological Seminary
Methodist Church
Brishop
Evans—Hillard
Barbara Theiss
Hokendauqua
Landis
Rohrbach
New Holland High
R. Wright
Victory Band
Mr. and
Mrs. C. D. Haverstick
Mark
the Clarion
New Holland High School
United States
Cuba
Indiana
Berks County
Henninger's
Bath
Maine
Samuel R. Keeler
Goodville
Elizah DeHaven
Forge
Clayton. R. Brubaker
Upper Leacock
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