Firemen host county group gathering and fire school plans
Liberty Fire Company welcomed Lancaster County Firemen’s Association with 44 companies and 300 attendees. Rev C G Bachman spoke, the Little German band played, and plans announced for a July fire school at Millersville State Teachers College. Paul Knier reported March fires totaling 37 160 in losses with 35 700 insured and 59 325 property saved. Next meeting set for April 28 in Manheim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Fire Company
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
New Holland Company
W. R. Piersol
George F. Weidler
C. G. Bachman
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Manheim
Westminster Guild to Meet at Overly Home
The Westminster Guild Circle of Cedar Grove Presbyterian church will meet Saturday afternoon April 7 at 2 o'clock at the home of Misses Gladys and Charlotte Overly. Roll call will be a verse from the Book of Job. All the girls are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Guild
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
Gladys
Charlotte Overly
Autos Collide in Rain on Kinzer Avenue
The machines of Harvey Yarns and Roy Ream, both of the borough, collided in the rain at Kinzer Avenue and Main streets on Saturday evening. The cars were damaged but no one was hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Yarns
Roy Ream
Kinzer Avenue
Main Streets
Morgantown Amish Mennonite Sunday School Reorganizes
The Amish Mennonite Sunday School of Morgantown reorganized on Sunday with Ira Kurtz as Superintendent, Ivan Stoltz fus as assistant superintendent, Stephen Stoltzfus as secretary, and Levi Stoltzfus as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amish Mennonite Sunday School of
Morgantown
Ira Kurtz
Ivan Stoltzfus
Stephen Stoltzfus
Levi Stoltzfus
Borough Council Warns motorists on strict traffic rules
Warning signs will mark town entrances as motor laws are strictly enforced. Drivers must observe the stop sign no passing at intersections and obey reasonable speed to keep borough streets safe. Burgess W R Pierson instructs Special Officer Bauer to aid traffic regulation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess W. R. Pierson
Bauer
Edward Bauer
Davis Warfel
Burgess Piersol
Water Company
Elias Groff
Council
Farmers National Bank and Trust Company
Groff
Curent
Borough approves $25 000 bond issue to cut interest costs
Borough council passed Ordinance No. 53 on three readings calling a May 15 special election to fund temporary loans with a $25,000 bond issue. The plan lowers interest and keeps total indebtedness unchanged, with directives for a special officer and required payouts including water and borough bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Burgess W. R. Piersol
Brubaker and Brown Tie The Knot In Local United Brethren Church
Richard H. Brubaker son of E. E. Brubaker of Bird in Hand wed Miss Helen Brown daughter of Charles Brown of this borough. The 4 p.m. Friday ceremony used a ring rite in the local United Brethren church with both families and two attendants present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Brubaker
E. E. Brubaker
Helen Brown
Charles Brown
Frank
Aunost
United Brethren Church
Helen Stone
Marian Wanner
Burkhart and Weinhold Tie The Knot In Ephrata Home
Ralph H Burkhart of Ephrata son of Mr and Mrs David Burkhart Narvon R D and Nora R Weinhold daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Weinhold Denver R D were married Saturday evening at 7 30 o clock by Rev Dr Martin W Schweitzer of Ephrata at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph H. Burkhart
Ephrata
David Burkhart
Narvon
R. D
Nora R. Weinhold
Daniel Weinhold
Denver
Martin W. Schweitzer
Brushing Up On The Past By M G Weaver
A transcription from the Clarion dated April 5 1884 notes a heavy thunderstorm on Monday morning April 1 a fire at Harlan Ludwigs Carriage factory in Honey Brook destroying wagons buggies and tools officials and townsfolk report the incident with local names. The obituary mentions William W Buch John G Albright Mrs Peter G Weinhold and Mrs Samuel Shrey among others with ages and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Harlan Ludwig
Honey Brook
John Gehman
Blue Ball
David Rutt
D. G. Martin
Martindale
D. W. Gerhand
Isaac Witwer
St Stephen Church notes reception for new members
St Stephen Reform ed church welcomed new members in the Sunday School rooms on Wednesday. The Young People's Department organized a program of addresses and music by Art Fitter's Orchestra. Infant baptisms were performed for Bensinger and Sheaffer children on Holy Week service and Easter events included Savitz baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Young People’s Department
Art Fitter
George High
Jacqueline Anne Bensinger
Geraldine Iris Bensinger
Harold Bensinger
Custer Avenue
Evelyn Diller Sheaffer
Martin Sheaffer
Brimmer Avenue
LeRoy W. Groff
Donald Alfred Savitz II
Donald A. Savitz
Emaus
St. Stephen
Narrow Escape at Diller Bros Clay Mine
Foreman Harry Lafferty and six workers narrowly avoided injury when a cave-in at the Diller Bros clay mine near Narrow smashed the conveyor frame and dumped 200 to 300 tons of clay where they had stood. The slide happened Wednesday morning at about 9:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lafferty
Diller Bros
Narrow
Turkey Supper Planned by St Stephen Reformed Church
The ladies of St Stephen Reformed church will hold a turkey supper on Saturday evening April 14 in the Sunday School rooms. Roast turkey and all the fixings will be served. Supper starts at 5 p m. Tickets are 50 cents for adults and 35 cents for children. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
King's Daughters to Meet The Loyal Workers Circle
The King's Daughters will hold their meeting April 10 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Wilford G Stauffer on Broad street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the King’s Daughters
Ing. Tweedey
Farm Dwelling Destroyed by Blast Near Springville
Explosion in kitchen stove sparked a fire that destroyed Martin Fryberger’s two story frame home on his New Holland farm. He arrived too late to save belongings. house insured for 1500 with contents at 800. Salisbury Fire Company, summoned by Fryberger, confined efforts to barn and nearby structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Fryberger
New Holland
R. D
Springville
Fryberger
George W. Hostetter
Saisbury Fire Company
Obituary of Israel B Weber Farm Worker From West Earl Township
Israel B Weber sixty eight a farmer of near Metzler's church West Earl township died suddenly at about 8 30 am Tuesday. He was at work earlier in the morning and went to the attic for clover seed when he did not return after about half an hour family found him dead on the attic floor. Death due to cerebral hemorrhage per deputy coroner D G Ranck and Dr A V Walter. He was a member of Metzler's Mennonite church and long time school director in Earl and West Earl townships. Survived by wife Hattie Wen ger four children David Mahlon Annie and Amos twelve grandchildren and one half sister Mrs Daniel Stauffer. Funeral Friday private service at 1 30 pm at home and public service at 2 pm Metzler's Mennonite church. Burial Pike Mennonite cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel B. Weber
Metzler’s Church
West Earl Township
D. G. Ranck
Weber
Miss Lizzie L Worrent Dies After Illness
Miss Lizzie L Worrent of White Horse died at 2 10 am Wednesday after several days illness. She was daughter of the late Henry W and Hannah Swiegart Worrent. Survived by two brothers Alfred H Worrent Lancaster and Charles S Worrent Lincoln Nebr and a sister Annie M Worrent at home. Funeral Sunday at 1230 pm from the home with 1 pm services at St Johns Episcopal Compass. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call Saturday 7 9 pm at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie L. Worrent
White Horse
Henry W
Hannah Sweigart Worrent
Alfred H. Worrent
Lancaster
Charles S. Worrent
Lincoln
Nebraska
Annie M. Worrent
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Compass
Infant Witwer Dies Weighing Family Losses in Blue Ball
Robert Emery Witwer infant son of Ivan and Isabel Witwer of Blue Ball died Wednesday morning after infant trouble. Survived by twin William Ernest and Dorothy Jean, parents, grandparents William Ernest and Cora Lewis of Reading, and Mrs. Susan K. Witwer of Blue Ball. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. at home with burial in New Holland Lutheran cemetery. Friends may call Friday 7 to 8:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Emery Witwer
Ivan
Isabel Witwer
Blue Ball
William Ernest
Dorothy Jean
Cora Lewis
Reading
Susan K. Witwer
New Holland Lutheran Cemetery
New Hol land Store Change Hands At Brimmer Avenue
Ivan A. Shirk announces takeover of the A B Sheaffer Store at Brimmer Avenue in New Holland and pledges to provide the best staple groceries and courteous service to the community. He solicits a share of patronage respectfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Sheaffer
Brimmer Avenue
New Holland
Ivan A. Shirk
Constable Israel G. Kochel Fatally Hurt in Horse Team Accident
Israel G. Kochel 66 a longtime constable was fatally injured when a team of horses bolted throwing him to the ground as he hauled manure home from Mrs Margaret Wallace farm two miles south of town The accident occurred on a steep grade near Overly farms after a loose plank allegedly struck the horses He died minutes later from concussion and other injuries at his home He is survived by his widow three sons ten grandchildren and several siblings Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 30 p m at his home with burial in St Stephen Reformed cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel G. Kochel
Margaret Wallace
Philip Brubaker
Kochel
Clayton Overly
LeRoy Overly
P. R. Wentz
Rachel
Overly
Mr. Overly
Marvin Overly
Roy Houck
Lester Wallace
JC. Henninger
Ida Cunningham
Harry
William
Charles
Ephrata
Jacob Kochel
Lancaster
Harriet Hoffman
Alice Kreider
John Kissinger
West Main Street
St. Stephen
Esbenshade
81st Birthday Program For Trinity Sunday School
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School hosts an 81st birthday program with Service and Loyalty as themes. Superintendent Lewis Garman delivers greetings from St Stephen Sunday School. Clyde Kauffman Miss Evelyn Roseboro and Prof D W Geist give talks. orchestra provides special music. old hymns with organ accompany. Acrostic invitation reads Eighty one Years Old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
New Holland Sabbath School
Trinity
St. Stephen Reformed
St. Stephen
Lewis Garman
Clyde Kauffman
Evelyn Roseboro
D. W. Geist
Legion to Improve House and Appoint Committees
The American Legion plans three apartments adjoining the Legion Home with completion by May 1. A committee of Robert Wright and Wayne B. Ranch will foster Junior baseball. Charles A. Mentzer joins the Grave Registration Committee aiding a U S survey of military graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Legion
Robert Wright
Wayne B. Ranch
Charles A. Mentzer
U. S
Tree Crushes Boy to Death in Morgantown Area
A boy died after a tree fell on him near Morgantown last Wednesday. Deputy coroner William K. Hurst ruled accidental death. Earlier, on March 21, Clement Hughes of Morgantown was killed while helping to fell a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen K. Stoltzfus
Benjamin Stoltzfus
Morgantown
J. A. Zook
William K. Hurst
Churchtown
Clement Hughes
Horses and Mules Bring Good Prices at Martin Sale
Forty horses and three mules were sold by William Z. Martin at his stables north of the borough last Saturday. Top price 197 dollars for a horse and 375 dollars for a mule. total proceeds 2900 dollars. Another sale will be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Z. Martin
School Board Reelects Most Faculty at Meeting
The School Board filled all but two teaching positions by re-electing incumbents at the last meeting. Additional money was allotted for excavation and related work under the school house.
Play Canceled For April 21 At Salem Reformed
The comedy drama The Empty House planned by the Sunshine Class and the Young Men's Bible Class of Salem Reformed Hellers at Upper Leacock High School on April 21 has been canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leacock High School
Sunshine
Salem Reformed
Heller’s
Miss Anna Musselman Heads to Washington for Veterans Bureau
Personal notes report Miss Anna Musselman, formerly with New Holland Machine Company, leaving Sunday for Washington D C to join a Veterans Bureau office. Several local residents return from travels including Florida and Miami visits. Easter gatherings noted with family and friends across Blue Ball Lancaster and Coatesville areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Musselman
New Holland Machine Company
Washington, D. C
Veterans Bureau
Fanny Stauffer
Messrs
H. M. Stauffer
H. M. Weaver
D. G. Weidman
Florida
Katie Diller
E. M. High
Blue Ball
Minmie Eckert
Clara Snader
Liancaster
Miami
Reuben H. Nolt
Harry K. Weaver
Jacob Styer
Honey Brook
Llewellyn Lehman
Hales Shifts Appointment Day To Friday
Dr George W Hales, previously meeting at Dr Ellis H Metford’s office on North Kinzer Avenue, changes the appointment day from Thursday to Friday according to an advertisement on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hales
Ellis H. Metford
Kinzer Avenue
Early Potatoes Planting Leads Section This Spring
Marvin Brubaker of New Holland R D 2 planted an acre of potatoes on his farm Tuesday. It marks the first potato planting in the area this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Brubaker
New Holland
R. D
Old Oaken Bucket Championship Shoots Draw Crowded Field
A rural shoot described with many names, scores, and comments on weather. Martin and De Haven tied high at twenty five thirds, while Hurst Weaver and others posted single digit scores as competitors faced chilly conditions and tricky sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren) Martin
HH DeHaven
Ted
Around the World by Water in Panama City
The narrator describes a Balboa trip including a seven mile trolley ride to Panama City, a stroll through diverse bazaars, and five cent prices across many shops. He notes dense commerce, multilingual interactions, and uniform nickel pricing as he collects shells and eyes small purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balboa
Panama City
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Liberty Company Entertains Association
Brubaker
Burkhart—Weinhold
M. G. Weaver
Intercourse Telephone Company
W. J. Caldwell
John M. Beam
H. H. Klinger
P. B. Buckwalter
A. M. Rodgers
Willis R. Knox
William Clime
J. B. Garber
Eagle Hotel
Levi Alderfer
Blue Ball Hotel
Washington House
Mechanejsburg
Samuel Shrey
Strasburg
Holland ‘Schools
St. Stephen Church
King’s Daughters
A. V. Walter
Brownstown
Ranck
Trinity Sunday School
Legion To
Boy
Martin Sale
Dip
Nean Weas
Determane
Foroatu Yiraly
Rafe
Adam Hurst
Hershey Weaver
Noah Weaver
Sam Musser
Willis Fox
Menno Eberly
Menno Eby
Adam Weaver
Faust
Harry Martin
Lester Weaver
Paul Marin
Harrison Fulmer
C. P. Martin
Martin
DeHaven
Around the World
Jonathan B. Fisher
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