New Holland Garment Factory Opens on Schedule
The New Holland garment factory began operations on Tuesday with 150 workers in a new building. Guests included contractors, mechanics, and civic leaders who celebrated with refreshments at 2:30 PM. Zimmerman credited community support and predicted expansion to add 50 more operators, while local officials stressed loyalty and duty to ensure ongoing success.
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Holland
A. M. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Charles S. Zwally
Farmers National Bank and Trust Co
J. A. Hoffman
David H. Styer
A. B. C. Groff
L. M. Storb
H. Earle Wright
C. B. Townsley
William E. Davis
A. B
Ladies' Aid Plans Turkey Supper at St Stephen Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of St Stephen Reformed church announces a turkey supper on Saturday April 29 starting at 5 o'clock. Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under 12.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Lions Club prepares gardens for fifteen applicants
The Lions Club dinner meeting at the Legion Home set plans for community gardens. Fifteen applicants will receive 15 by 75 foot plots on ground owned by New Holland Real Estate between Conestoga and Broad streets. Free seed offered in limited quantities, with prizes possible for best gardener.
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C. W. Richmond
Lions Club
Legion Home
H. H. Poole
Community Gardens Committee
New Holland Real Estate Company
Conestoga
Broad Streets
Increas
Sign Plea to Ban Hazards on N H Pike
Residents of New Holland and Blue Ball and others want Route 23 safety by eliminating hazards. Lions Club distributed petitions Tuesday night led by H. S. Shirk of Blue Ball with signups at Farmers National Bank, Stauffer's Drug Store, Musselman Bros, A B Groff & Sons, Glendale Barber Shop, New Holland House, New Holland Milling, Quality Shoe Store. Representatives William Mearig I W Cauler and Robert H Wright attended the initial Eden meeting.
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New Holland
Blue Ball
Highway Department
Lions Club
H. S. Shirk
Farmers National Bank and Trust Co
Stauffer’s Drug Store
Musselman Bros
A. B. Groff & Sons
Glendale
New Holland House
New Holland Milling Company
Quality Shoe
William Mearig
I. W. Cauller
Robert H. Wright
Eden
Focal
Earl Lodge No 413 to Install Officers on April 20
Earl Lodge No 413 I O O F will hold an installation meeting in the lodge hall on April 20 with Paul Uibel district deputy grand master in charge. Local Past Grands met at Perkasie last Saturday with 250 present. earlier this month Morgantown saw 22 members conferred the Grand Lodge degree, representing 32 lodges.
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Paul Uibel
Perkasie
Morgantown
Brushing Up On The Past From The Clarion Dates
A collage of old notes from the Clarion with April 1883 and April 1908 items. John Martin of East Earl received unusable plows, Tsare Witwer built fine pipe organs, and obituaries note several deaths including Amelia Auker in Lititz and others in local townships.
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John Martin
East Earl
Tsare Witwer
New Holland
Este
Illinois
U B Church to Dedicate New Building
Paradise United Brethren in Christ church unveils a new school wing and lighting system in a $19 000 upgrade to be dedicated on Easter Sunday with Dr S C Enck as main speaker and a full week of evangelistic services led by visiting pastors and a mass meeting featuring Prof I H Mack and Dr J J Jones.
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St. John’s Church
United Brethren In Christ
Paradise
S. C. Enck
S. A. Rauch
Soudersburg
A. G. Nye
Palmyra
A. K. Weir
Harrisburg
W. E. Deibler
Highspire
Warren Kauffman
Philadelphia
E. O. Burtner
Steelton
I. H. Mack
J. J. Jones
First United Brethren Church
Annville
Personal visits across Lancaster County highlight family gatherings
Mr and Mrs Lewis Martin and family of New Holland RD1 spent Sunday with Mrs Benjamin Mowery and Mr and Mrs Harry Evans at Kissel Hill Lititz RD3. Mr D A Cohick of Lititz visited daughter Mrs Chas Frost and family. Mrs Frank S Harnish and son Jacob of Lancaster called on Mrs Martha Musselman and Mr and Mrs Harry Hooker and family. Miss Alice Gehman of Ephrata spent Sunday with Miss Ella M Fritz.
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Lewis Martin
New Holland
R. D
Benjamin Mowery
Harry Evans
Kissel Hill
Lititz
D. A. Cohick
Chas. Frost
Frank S. Harnish
Jacop
Lancaster
Martha Musselman
Harry Hooker
Alice Gehman
Ephrata
Ella M. Fritz
Hudson Terraplane Six and Right 1933 1938 Models on Display
Automobile news notes display of Hudson Terraplane Six and related 1933 1938 models in Ephrata with dealer Harry W Keller. Advertising claims emphasize larger size, more room, standard tread, and smoother ride to persuade buyers before purchase.
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Hudson
Ephrata J
Harry
W. Keller
Hans Graf Pageant to Be Given in July
New Holland honors two residents for active roles in the Hans Graf pageant proposed by a county wide association. Robert Burns Bair and Mrs. Leroy Groff will write and direct the event to be staged July 15 at 2 30 p m in the Rocky Springs theatre.
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New Holland
Hans Graf
Robert Burns Bair
Leroy Groff
Rocky Springs
West Earl Township
Lancaster
Graff
Spirit of St. Stephen
West New Street
C. E. Martin
North Marshall Street
Elizabeth Grof Raub
Quarryville
This Place
Obituary of Mrs. Mary A. Myer of Lititz
Mrs. Mary A. Myer sixty nine widow of Mahlon R. Myer died at 2 15 p m Wednesday at her daughter’s Lititz home. She was a Brethren church member and daughter of Samuel Richwine last of the family. Surviving four children and twenty one grandchildren. Private service at 1 30 p m Saturday with public at 2 p m Lititz Brethren church. Burial in Bareville cemetery.
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A. B. Groff
B. F. Buckwalter
Kansas
Earl Township
Gabriel Davis
Diller
Davis
Ilinois
Henry
Myers
Fimeral
Muddy Creek
Aimelia‘ Auker
Zion Children's
Lititz
Juniata County
Pike Mennonite
Wide Billo
Mary A. Myer
Mahlon R. Myer
Landis Stehman
Brethren Church
Samuel Richwine
Joel Buckwalter
Near Talmage
Paul R. Myer
New Holland
John Myer
Stevens
Landis Stedman
Mabel Myer
Banks
Stehman
Infant Verna Hoover Dies at Twenty Six Days
Verna M Hoover twenty six days old daughter of Mr and Mrs Elam Hoover of near Brownstown died Sunday night at 7 15 oclock of infant trouble at parental home. Survived by parents three brothers Elmer Frances Amory Leroy and a sister. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 30 oclock at home and interment in Groffdale Mennonite cemetery.
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Verna M. Hoover
Elam Hoover
Brownstown
Elmer
Frances
Amory
Leroy
Groffdale Mennonite
Milton Kern Dies at Home Near Bowmansville
Milton Kern seventy six of near Maple Grove schoolhouse three miles from Bowmansville died at his home following an illness. Funeral arrangements are pending with local authorities.
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Milton Kern
Maple Grove
Bowmansville
W. C. T. U. Meeting Set at Miss Diller Home
The W. C. T. U. will gather Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the home of Miss Alta M Diller for a local society meeting.
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Alta
Diller
Easter Programs In The Churches Observe Holy Week
Three Easter programs planned in the area include United Brethren Church sunrise service worship at Sunday school and evening choir musical with cantata and Easter stories. Trinity Lutheran Sunday school presents The Easter Garden with hymns readings and student performances.
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United Brethren Church
Senior Christian Endeavor Society
The Old Oaken Bucket Fishing Scheme
A local tale recounts Freddie Ruhrbach and a Wright Garage partner planning a lazy fishing scheme fueled by self testing devices. Their failed attempt to catch worms and keep the worms alive led to comic mishaps and a dream of new electric reels and automatic fish cleaners.
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Freddie Ruhrbach
Wright Garage
Dee
Freddie Wes
Fimny
Good Friday Service Begins at Noon in Borough
The annual three hour Good Friday observance under borough church auspices starts at 12 noon at St Stephen Reformed Church. Four pastors and three laymen will discuss the seven words from the Cross. local clergy and musicians listed, with solos and duets by named performers.
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St. Stephen Reformed Church
C. G. Bachman
Frank Ulrich
F. C. Arnzst
R. H. Comly
I. W. Cauller
Charles S. Zwally
William M Mearig
Florence B. Bair
Helen Mentzer
Serena R. Groff
J. Allen Richards
C. Clarence Ruess
Bernice Cauller
Evelyn Yunginger
Ellis H. Metford
Clyde
Birthday Party Honoring J Leroy Smith at Ohl Home
Miss Eleanor Ohl hosted a party last week for the seventeenth birthday of J Leroy Smith known as Bussy Smith son of Mr and Mrs Jacob C Smith at the Ohl home on Jackson street. Guests included Helen Myers Bernice Musselman Elizabeth Groff Eloise Bachman Annabel Smith Franc is Ohl Eleanor Ohl Leroy Smith Junior Duck John H Ressler Harry Irons Robert Woolworth and the Smith and Ohl couples.
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Eleanor Ohl
J. Leroy Smith
Methodist Episcopal Church Accepts Three New Members
The Easter Communion service at the M. E. Church was held Thursday night at 7 30. Rev. R. H. Comly led the Baptismal service before the Communion. Three new members were received by confirmation last Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert G. Sandoe and Mrs. Alice Grubb.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
R. H. Comly
Herbert G. Sandoe
Alice Grubb
Charles Keiser Injured in Reading Road Collision
Charles Keiser twenty of Morgantown was severely injured when his car collided with another driven by Lewis Kershner of Reading on Reading road between Morgantown and Birdsboro at 4 30 p m Sunday. Keiser suffered a fractured right knee and was taken to Lancaster General Hospital. Patrolmen John Aumon and Robert Keyser investigated, noting both vehicles were involved.
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New Reading
Morgantown
Birdsboro
Charles Keiser
Lancaster General Hospital
John Aumon
Robert D. Keyser
Keiser
Lewis Kershner
Reading
Births of two children announced in East New Holland and Goodville
Mr and Mrs George A Weaver of East New Holland announce the birth of a son Monday at 12 20 pm named George Arthur both mother and baby are doing nicely Mr and Mrs Guy W Martin of Goodville announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday.
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George A. Weaver
East New Holland
George Arthur
Guy W. Martin
Goodville
Former New Holland Couple Mark 40th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Samuel L Jacobs of Reidenbachs celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary on April 4. The couple, former New Holland residents, recalled the events and changes of forty years of marriage and noted Mr Jacobs once worked for E M Rutter Co.
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Samuel L. Jacobs
Reidenbachs
New Holland
Jacobs
E. M. Rutter & Co
Few Days More to Enter Garden Application
Applications will be received for community gardens until Monday noon. Prize contests are proposed which should lend zest to the task of caring for the gardens. Announcement will be made of the rules next week.
Bride Anna Bouder Weds Edward Milhouse at Mountville Church
Miss Anna R. Bouder and Edward G. Milhouse wed at the Mountville Church of the Brethren with Rev Paul D. Wenser officiating. Attendants included Grace Kramer Ruth Baby and brothers Christ Jr. and Lloyd Millhouse. A vocal duet preceded the ceremony and a luncheon followed. The couple plans a Washington D C honeymoon and will reside at their own homes.
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Washington, D. C
Madlem and Hellinger Wed in Ephrata Ceremony
Harry B. Madlem son of Mr and Mrs Frank Madlem of Denver wed Irene Hellinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Pierce Hellinger of Ephrata R D. The ceremony was performed Saturday evening by Rev Martin W Schweitzer at his home. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Burkhart of Blue Ball. The couple will reside in Denver.
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Harry B. Madlem
Frank Madlem
Denver
Irene Hellinger
Pierce Hellinger
Ephrata
R. D
Martin W. Schweitzer
Lloyd Burkhart
Blue Ball
Business and Professional Women's Club Bee Social
The Business and Professional Women's Club will hold a Bee Social on Monday April 17 at the American Legion Home. Miss Helen Becker will lead the program featuring a spelling bee and special musical numbers.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
American Legion
Helen Becker
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Turkey
New Holland Pike
Guy Musselman
William Gilfillan
Irwin Weaver
Road Association
Department of Highways
Marietta
John H. Sensenig, Jr
Wayne B. Ranck
N. H. Pike
Earl Lodge
M. G. Weaver
Clarion
U. B. Church
Paradise Congregation
Automobile News
Leroy Croft
Christ
Harvey Mohler
Clarence Nelson
Martin Diller
Cornet
Charles Reilnyder
Reba Plank
Richard Smith
Anis R. Wells
Ethel Good
Wm. Hoover
Cora Shirk
Pim
David G. Ranck
Seeopa Dh. Groff
Ell. Astford
Eade Otoan
Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Board of American Missions
Betty Stief
Robert
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Dip
M. E. Church
Millhouse—Bouder
Madlem
Hellinger
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