Obituary of Gaylord Kutz of Lancaster
Gaylord Kutz fifty two of 334 North Prince street Lancaster died at 2 30 am Tuesday in Lancaster General hospital. He belonged to Otterbein United Brethren church and Men s Bible class and was a Boy Scout Troop 22 committeeman. Born in Beartown he lived in Lancaster thirty five years and worked for Piersol Carpet Company. Survived by parents Martin and Valeria Kutz Beartown wife Annie Trey two children Paul and Gladys married to John Dysinger two brothers George and John and grandmother Mrs Mary Kurtz Beartown. Funeral at Fred F Groff Inc 234 West Orange Street this Friday at 2 pm with Greenwood Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Kutz
North
Prince Street
Lancaster
Lancaster General Hospital
Otterbein United Brethren Church
Beartown
Lancaster County
Piersol Carpet Company
Martin and
Valeria Cauller Kutz
Annie Trey
Paul Kutz
Gladys
John M. Dysinger
George S
John G
Mary Kurtz
Fred F. Groff, Inc
West Orange Street
Greenwood Cemetery
New Holland farmer dies after stairway fall
Harry McClellan seventy one retired farmer of New Holland died from injuries after falling fourteen stairs in the Harner building in this borough He was taken to Dr Wilson A Foust office for treatment Deputy Coroner Dr J E Hostetter ruled the death accidental He is survived by a sister Mrs Walter Simmons Funeral services were held at Esbenshade funeral home with interment at Ranches United Brethren cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McClellan
New Holland
Harner
J. E. Hostetter
Gap
R. 1
McClellan
Llewellyn Hanrahan
Wilson A. Foust
Walter Simmons
R. 2
Esbenshade
West Main Street
United Brethren Cemetery
Death of John F Gebhard in West Donegal Township
John F. Gebhard sixty eight of West Donegal township died at his home on Wednesday at 2 pm from a complication of diseases. He was a retired farmer and survived by his wife Lydia and eight children plus a sister. Funeral services were held at the Miller funeral parlors Elizabethtown Saturday at 2 pm with interment in Highspire cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Gebhard
West Donegal Township
John
Margaret Gebhard
Lydia Gebhard
Daniel Rambler
John Krodel
Middletown
Raymond Kopenhaver
East Earl
R. 1
Paul
Irvin
Elizabethtown
Saul
Harry
Bainbridge
Walter
William Myers
Highspire
Miller
New Holland Lions mark fifteenth anniversary with international guest
The New Holland Lions Club celebrated 15 years hosting about four hundred visitors from District 14 C. Lions International President Alexander T. Wells attended after arriving from Puerto Rico. The event included a banquet, "America" display, and speeches by district governors and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holand Lions
District 14-C
Alexander T. Wells
New York City
Lions International
Puerto Rico
America
Lion
George W. Wilt
Trinity Lutheran Church
George F. Besore
J. Harvey Shue
Fire Company Auxiliary Adds 27 New Members
The Ladies Auxiliary of Liberty Fire Company held a birthday party and luncheon. Newly reported members include Mrs Weaver Hagey, Mrs Ralph Good, Mrs Kay Potter, Mrs Willis Diem, Mrs Wilford Brill, Mrs William Wanner, Mrs Jonathan Martin, Mrs Charles Wanner, Mrs Wilson Foust, Miss Mabel Shirk, Mrs Raymond Buzzard, Mrs Roy Palmer, Mrs Tex Rickard, Mrs Arthur Martin, Mrs Arthur Slick, Mrs Roland Hauck, Mrs Ezra Bair, Mrs John Gingrich, Mrs John Carpenter, Mrs Clarence Plank, Mrs John Benard, Mrs Diller Kendig, Mrs Edgar Leed, Mrs Herbert Randon, Mrs Miles Martin, Mrs William Grant, and Mrs W H Gainor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary of Liberty Fire Company
John Sweigart
Clyde Houck
Roland Kochel
Weaver Hagey
Ralph E. Good
Kay Potter
Willis Diem
Wilford Brill
William Wanner
Jonathan Martin
Charles Wanner
Wilson Foust
Mabel Shirk
Raymond Buzzard
Roy Palmer
Tex Rickard
Arthur Martin
Arthur Slick
Roland Hauck
Ezra Bair
John Gingrich
John Carpenter
Clarence Plank
John Benard
Diller Kendig
Edgar Leed
Herbert Randon
Miles Martin
William Grant
W. H. Gainor
Eberly Couple Announce Birth in Ephrata R2
Mr and Mrs Henry Eberly of Ephrata R2 announce the birth of a son on Saturday April 6 at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Eberly
Ephrata, R. 2
Anniversary Sermon at Trinity Lutheran Set for Sunday
The April 12 1890 note says Rev J W Hassler will preach his twenty fifth anniversary sermon as pastor of Trinity Lutheran church this Sunday The item hints at local humor and past events including a Civil War era celebration and a brief future continuation on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hassler
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lizzie Wickel
Red Lion
New Holland
W. S. H. Keyes
United Brethren Church
Schlauch
America
Lincoln
Goodville Firemen Plan to House New Engine
The Goodville Fire Company plans a Saturday program to house a new fire engine on April 27 starting at 1 p m. The event includes a demonstration, the housing ceremony, and a lecture by Prof Alfred Thomas of Lancaster. Committee members are George C Witman Robert Burkhart John G Stauffer Allen F Martin and Alvin W Stauffer. President I N Kramer presided at a recent meeting where Ivan M Sensenig and Alfred H Dise were elected to membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodville Fire Company
Alfred Thomas
Lancaster
George C. Witman
Robert Burkhart
John G. Stauffer
Allen F. Martin
Alvin W. Stauffer
I. N. Kramer
Ivan M. Sensenig
Alfred H. Dise
Two Bible Classes to Attend Sunday School at Heller's
The Men's Bible Class of Salon Reformed church at Heller's hosts visitors from St Stephen Reformed 9 15 Class and Leola Methodist Sunday Schools. The attendance contest ends this Sunday with a 300 goal, up from 204 last year. Nevin Hillegass teaches and Isaac Z Buckwalter is superintendent. Lancaster orchestra led by William Amer provides special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salon Reformed Church
Heller’s
St. Stephen Reformed
Leola Methodist Sunday Schools
Nevin Hillegass
Isaac Z. Buckwalter
Lancaster
William Amer
Rod and Gun Club Plans Final Shoot of Spring Series
The New Holland Rod and Gun Club will hold the final target shoot of the spring series on Saturday April 13 at 1 p m on the club grounds southeast of the borough. Two extra trophies will be awarded at this event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Rod and Gun Club
Regular Young Men's Republican Club Meets Monday Evening
The G. O. P. Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 8 o'clock in the American Legion Home. Refreshments will be served and a program of entertainment is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Republican Club
American Legion
Notice to water consumers for mains flushing
Water consumers are notified the borough water supply will be turned off on Tuesday evening April 16 at 8 00 to flush the mains. Elam Minnich Superintendent.
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Elam Minnich
Ode to Spring and Bowling Feats at Reading
An anonymous ode lauds spring’s arrival while noting laziness and romance unfold. It then highlights Lee Martin’s 625 pin four game series at Reading, crediting him with keeping New Holland ahead by over a hundred pins, and mentions Irvin Diffenderfer affected by the season. (Continued on Page 8)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Martin
Reading
Lee
Holland
Irvin Diffenderfer
Geist Reelected President Of Blue Ball Fire Company
D W Geist was reelected head of the Blue Ball Fire Company at Tuesday evening’s meeting. New officers include Ivan S Witwer vice president John J High treasurer H W Oberholzer secretary F M Stauffer chief Tillman G Horst first assistant chief Harry H Weaver Jr second assistant chief Ivo G Breneman trustee and delegates F M Stauffer and Harry H Weaver Jr. tellers were Ivan S Witwer and John Geigley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ball Fire Company
D. W. Geist
Ivan S. Witwer
John J. High
H. W. Oberholzer
F. M. Stauffer
Tillman G. Horst
Harry H. Weaver, Jr
Ivo G. Brenneman
Harry H. Weaver
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
John Geigley
General Committee Meeting for Second Men’s Rally
The general committee of the Men’s Rally will meet in the basement of the Farmers National Bank this Friday at 8 o'clock to finalize plans for the second rally in the School Auditorium on Sunday afternoon May 5 at 2 30 o clock. Dr Q U A W Rohrbach president of Kutztown State Teachers College will speak at the rally and every committee member is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers National Bank
Q. U. A. W. Rohrbach
Kutztown State Teachers College
Public Town Meeting on New Holland Sewer Plan
Taxpayers are invited to hear details of the financial plan for installing a sewer system and disposal plant in New Holland. The meeting will be held Tuesday evening April 16 at 2 percent pm in the High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Odd Fellows To Observe 121st Anniversary in Lancaster
The American Odd Fellowship marks its 121st anniversary in Lancaster County with a Saturday evening service on April 22 at 8 o'clock in the T C O P F Auditorium on West Chestnut Street. Rev. W E Preston Haas will preach the anniversary sermon with Lima M EB Church and a uniformed Patriarchs Militant procession. The service is open to the public and hosted by Garden Spot Association I O O F. Elizabethtown Lodge 128 J O O F will host the Garden Spot group at its April 18 meeting. An event program is planned and the annual officer election will be held during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Odd Fellowship
Lancaster County
At & O
West
Chestnut Street
Lancaster
W. E. Preston Haas
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Lima M. EB. Church
Patriarchs Militant Branch
Order
Garden Spot Association
Elizabethtown Lodge
Odd Fellows
Americanism Meeting Held at Coatesville
Representatives from the Cemetery Unit Neo fad American Legion and the Institute of New Polharnd attended the Americanism and National Defense Meeting in Coatesville. The program featured honors, speeches on Americanism and national defense, plus scales, prayers, and a singing of God Bless America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville
American Legon Avstitute of New Pbolharnd
Quitt
Chester-Lancaster
Trinity Lutheran Church Plans Fourth Home Coming Day
Trinity Lutheran Church announces its fourth annual Visitors and Home Coming celebration on Sunday April 21 at 2 30 p m. The program features Dr Nathan Melhorn editor of The Lutheran as speaker along with music from the Myerstown Lutheran Church Men's Chorus and Trinity’s orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Nathan Melhorn
the Lutheran
Myerstown Lutheran Church
Trinity
Cancer Drive Enlists 26 Women In Local Campaign
Mrs. Robert H. Wright and workers of the Women’s Field Army report 26 enlistments in the American Society for the Control of Cancer drive. In April the goal is 50 enrollments in New Holland and Blue Ball districts. A $1 contribution enrolls a member, with donations left at Mrs. R. E. Whitmore in the Clarion Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Wright
Women’s Field Army
The
American Society For the Control of Cancer
New Holland
Blue Ball
R. E. Whitmore
Clarion
Minstrel Show Promises Sold-Out Bareville Evenings
The Blue and White Minstrels perform at Bareville Fire Hall this Friday evening under Bareville Fire Company auspices. The program features the Men's Chorus of St Stephen Reformed Church and repeats next Tuesday April 16 at Hostetter's Play Barn Bird in Hand under Mill Creek Sportsmen's Association. Shows start at 8 15 p m with expected full houses.
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Bareville
Schnupp's Market and Service Station Opens Near Blue Ball
A new market service station and light lunch room on Route 322, one half mile east of Blue Ball, has opened for business offering fuel, groceries, and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnupp
Blue Ball
Route 322
Fishing Licenses Issued at Styer and Evans Office
In New Holland Pa the office of Styer and Evans issues 1940 fishing licenses. Record notes licensing details and location for anglers seeking permits.
Reception for thirty three new members at Trinity Lutheran
On Monday evening April 15 Trinity Lutheran Church will host a reception in the Parish House for thirty three new members received over the past year. The Ladies' Bible Class supervises a program featuring the church orchestra and Mr. Fiecin a magician from Oxford, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Fiecin
Oxford
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers
I wish to thank my friends for their expressions of sympathy and for the floral offerings in my recent bereavement in the loss of my foster father Harry E. Mc Clellan. — Llewellyn Hanrahan.
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Harry E. McClellan
Llewellyn Hanrahan
Gideons Plan Field Day Announces Speakers and Bible Drive
The Gideons outline a field day featuring speakers from multiple churches including Mar. El. J. Blisteh and Mr H Landis Shank. They promote Bible distribution in hotels and institutions worldwide, noting over one and a half million Bibles placed with plans to expand globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rarek
Ospeaker
Mar
J. Blisteh
Bridgeville Evangeleal Convrega Dremal
Pee A. Omeo
Mir
Henri Mo Werter
Ho. Hershey
Zeltenreren Reformed
H. Landis Shank
Bareville Brethren
Henry M. Werner
Chas
Aument
United Brethren
New Halland
Ho Leste
St. Stephen
T. P.m . Speaker
Lloyd B. Thershey
John of
Noeholson
Woot
Knights
Lord Jesus
Palestine
India
Egypt
China
Korea
Java
Siam
Philippines
Japan
South America
Alumni Card Party and Dance at New Holland High
The New Holland Alumni Association hosts a card party and dance at the high school gymnasium on Saturday evening, April 20, starting at 8 20 p m. Andy Kerner's Orchestra of Tan Raster provides music for dancing. Committee members include Mrs B J Rife Miss Bernice Musselman Helen Fenninger John Garman Weaver Hagey Guy Musselman Robert Geist Harry Irons and Parke Groff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Spenser
Ufitortune
Andy Kerner
Tanraster
B. J. Rife
Bernice Musselman
Helen Fenninger
John Garman
Weaver Hagey
Guy N. Musselman
Robert Geist
Harry Irons
Parke Groff
Past the blue pencil on chemurgy and war shocks
The piece recalls Lancaster County’s long history with cigar leaf tobacco and a hoped shift to crops like soybeans and alfalfa, then notes a wartime pivot as Nazi Germany invades Denmark and Norway. It questions Sweden’s neutrality and Britain's fate as Germany’s moves unfold across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Philadelphia
New York
Johnny’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lion Burgess
Paul W. Seldomridge
New Holland Club
Long Island City Club
Irvin R. Knapp
Pennsylvania
Glen Rock
William H. Coleman
Lewisburg
Janis Chestnut
Pennsylvania Lions State Governing Board
Howard M. Bird
Pennsylvania State Lions Association
Harry Lenker
Pennsylvania State Lions Governing Board
York
A. S. Haines
Wilkinsburg
George Hutchins
Allentown
Rev
Clair Stewart
Fire Company Auxiliary
Borough Fire Hall
C. G. Bachman
Goodville
Rod and Gun Club
G. O. P. Club
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
General Committee of Men’s Rally
New Holland Legion Auxiliary
Deeense
Esther Beck
Advance of Colors
Charles Mentzer
World War Orphans
Paul Stone
Ir. Pierce
Tra Forttray
Mary Coates
National Anthem Assembly
Harry Ross
Charles Althouse
Walter Rice
James Desmond
Harrison Smith
American Legion Auxiliary
Joseph I. Finnerty
Althea Odette of Business and Professional Girls Bible Class
National Defense
Paul Dague
Assembly
Styer & Evans
New Holland, Pa
Gideons
Ameri
N Rt
Mt Ospeaner
Traots Lutheran
New Tellane
Marc A. T. Deu
Chemurgy
Castor
Europe
Scandinavia
Germany
Denmark
Norway
Romania
Hitler
Sweden
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