First Girl Scout Hike by Troop No 83 of New Holland
On First Girl Scout Hike Membara of Girl Scout Troop No 83 in New Holland visits Ranck's E U B Church and the Boy Scout cabin site. Front row from left Patty Ranck Shirley Palmer Beverly Wenger Dorothy Plank. rest row April Lammy Mrs Floyd Wenger Louise Ranck Patty Dagle Anne Futer Dawn Weaver. troop leader Mrs H K Luttiger behind the camera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Membara
New Holland
Ranck
E.U.B
Patty
Shirley Palmer
Beverly Wenger
Dorothy Plank
April Lammy
Floyd Wenger
Louise Ranck
Patty Dagle
Anne Futer
Dawn Weaver
H. K. Luttringer
King's Daughters To Visit Philadelphia For May Meeting
The Loyal Workers Circle of the King's Daughters held a covered dish supper at St. Stephen Reformed Church. Members welcomed new attendees and announced the May meeting at the Home for Incurables in Philadelphia on May 9.
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Workers Circle of the
King's Daughters
St. Stephen Reformed Church
John Lehman
Robert Burnley
Paul Weaver
Herbert Wagner
Mary. Givier
Longdollow
Robert
Sicily
C. O. Walmer
Melvin Happe
Anna Harner
Wayne B. Ranch
Carl Groff
Roy W. Hooker
Leonard Wright
East New Holland
Mia
Melvin
Philadelphia
Clyde Kauffman
Frank Lammey
Robert Whitmore
C. R. Frain
Otto Luck
Bethlehem
Card of Thanks from the Bowman Family
The Bowman family thanks relatives neighbors and friends for gifts kindness and words of consolation during their sister Cora N illness and for sympathy after her bereavement. Brothers and Sisters of Cora N Bowman
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Cora N, Bowman
Clean-up Paint-up Fix-up Week Observed Locally
Announcement declares Clean-up Paint-up Fix-up Week from May 8 to 13 with civic improvement focus. Scouts will collect paper rags and iron on Tuesday May m, and circulars will outline program details.
Dr Herbert Cooper Gives Talk On Cleft Palate Clinic Work
Dr Herbert Cooper head of the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic spoke to the New Holland Lions Club detailing clinic cases and local public health needs. He noted one cleft palate birth in every seven hundred and urged rehabilitation to help sufferers integrate into society.
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Herbert Cooper
Lions of
Lancaster
New Holland Lions Club
C. W. Richmond
Cooper
Obituary for Mrs Cora Sprecher Bowmansville
Mrs Cora Mae Sprecher seventy six widow of William Sprecher died at 7 10 p m Tuesday at the home of her son Harry L Sprecher Nar von R 1 with whom she resided She was a member of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Bowmansville Her husband died thirteen years ago She was daughter of the late Martin and Ellen Good Kern Two other sons William M and Charles F Bowmansville survive as do seven grandchildren and one great grandchild a sister Laura wife of Samuel Shirk Lewis and two brothers Edith and Herbert Kern of Bowmansville Funeral services will be held from St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Bowmansville on Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery Friends may call at the Eckenroth Home for Funerals Terre Hill today Friday from 7 to 9
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Cora Mae Sprecher
William Sprecher
Harry L. Sprecher
Narvon
R. 1
Sprecher
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Bowmansville
Martin
Ellen Good Kern
William M
Charles F
Laura
Samuel Shirk
Lewis
Edwth
Herbert Kern
Eckenroth
Terre Hill
B P W Club to Host Tea in New Holland High School Auditorium
The Business and Professional Women's Club will host District No. 7 members on Sunday April 30 at 2 30 p m in New Holland High School auditorium. The Friendship Trio from Reading's Fellowship House leads the program with Dr and Mrs Lee Terry andMr Harold Blumberg and Mrs George Fisher as moderator. Vocal numbers by Mrs Ralph Weber and Mrs Howard Dodge plus Girls Chorus of St Stephen Reform Church directed by Ms Lawrence Felton. Club officers will greet guests with Elmer Delp and Virginia Renninger pouring.
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Geigertown
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Lawrence Felton
St. Stephen Church
Elmer Z. Delp
Virginia G. Renninger
New Teacher Elected for New Holland School
Mountville resident Miss Nancy M. Seitz, to graduate in June from Kutztown State Teachers College, selected as an elementary teacher for grades one to three. George Kauffman chosen to coach tennis. George Goldbach awarded contract for new auditorium curtains. Kindergarten plans discussed. May meeting likely to decide.
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Nancy M. Seitz
Mountville
Kutztown State Teachers College
New Holland Board of Education
George Kauffman
George Goldbach
Lancaster
Supper at Churchtown Fire Hall Saturday
A chicken and waffle supper hosted by the Fire Company will be held at the Caernarvon Fire Hall tomorrow starting at 4 30 p m.
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Caernarvon
Easter Attendance Breaks Church Records at New Holland EUB
All time high Sunday at New Holland Evangelical United Brethren Church as Easter services set attendance marks for the Church School and Morning Worship. Twenty three baptized and thirty six admitted to membership, largest in 35 years, with 638 total members. Palm Sunday saw twelve infants baptized and dedicated by Rev. Russell E. Etter.
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New Holland Evangelical United Brethren Church
Holy Communion
Golden Valley Boys to Perform at Churchtown Hall
The Golden Valley Boys with Jimmie Knight and Shorty Forester perform at Caernarvon Fire Company Hall Churchtown on Saturday April 22 at 7 30 p m. Fire Company sponsors promise a fine hillbilly program.
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Golden Valley
Churchtown
Golden Valley Boys
Jimmie Knight
Shorty Forester
Caernarvon Fire Company
Fire Company
Spelling Bee Planned at Conestoga School Night
Conestoga School to stage a spelling bee at the Goodville Fire Hall on Wednesday April 26 at 7 30 p m Marvin Zimmermans orchestra to provide music signaling a community event with local participation and school support.
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Conestoga School
Goodville Fire Hall
Marvin Zimmerman
James H. Stone thanks friends at Ephrata Community Haonita
James H. Stone expresses gratitude to friends who sent flowers cards and gifts during his stay at Ephrata Community Hospital noting appreciation for their support and kindness.
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Ephrata
Haonita
Water mains to be flushed by borough Monday to Wednesday
Water Superintendent Elam Minnich advises borough water consumers that mains will be flushed beginning Tuesday at 8 p m. Flushing will occur that night and the following night.
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Elam Minnich
Old Oakens Bucket Census Satire on Tax Burden
A humorous op ed mocks the 1950 census questioning its intrusive nature. The piece likens counting noses to rabbits, satirically listing absurd questions and a doctor’s case history analogy. It ends by suggesting extra taxes may be used to ensure no one is slipping under the weight of wealth.
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Uncle Sam
America
Musselman Urges Home Focus For Youth Training At New Holland Kiwanis
Guy N. Musselman told the New Holland Kiwanis Club that youth needs are shaped at home as the foundation for church school sports entertainment and the home. He said home influence governs all other youth interests and must improve alongside other areas. President Bill Roush noted a charter night in West Chester on April 27 and urged attendance options in nearby meetings April 26 or Phoenixville. He also urged support for the newly formed Parent Teacher Association meeting Friday April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy N. Musselman
Kiwanis Club of
New Holland
Bill Roush
West Chester
New Holland Kiwanians
Phoenixville
Parent- Teacher Association
Pastor Wilt Recovers From Early Week Surgery
The Rev George W Wilt pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church of this borough is recovering from a surgical operation performed at Lancaster General Hospital early this week.
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George W. Wilt
Trinity Lutheran
Cast Forming for Lions Talent Show Headin' Hollywood
Lions Club sponsors a two act musical comedy at New Holland High School auditorium on April 27 and 28. Casting is underway for 22 speaking roles and 25 chorus members with several parts still unfilled. Proceeds benefit the Lions Community Service Fund.
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Lions
Headin
Hollywood
New Holland High School
Robert P. Simon
Lion's Club
Cude
Carolina Hillbillies
Pa Cude
William Ruess
Billy
Rodney Witman
Percy
Keith Kendig
Arty
Harry Hoffman
Amy
Ann Whitehead
Margie
Jerry Beck
Nannie
Fannie
Janet Sensenig
Narene Dyer
Dekie
Kekie
Jack Delp
Larry Conrad
Carl Clemson
Annabelle Loverling
Ernie Cedergren
Hiram
Simon
W. W. Weaver
Lions Club
Lions Club Community Service Fund
Eastern States Farmers' Exchange Meets in Blue Ball
Membership meeting of the Eastern States Farmers' Exchange Incorporated set for Friday April 14 at 7 30 p m at the Blue Ball Fire Hall The speaker is Charles L Hogey from Springfield Massachusetts Delegates will be elected for East Earl and New Holland stations Everyone is welcome.
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Eastern States Farmers’ Exchange, Incorporated
Fire Hall
Blue Ball
Charles L. Hogey
Springfield
Mass
East Earl
New Holland
Daylight Saving Time Starts April 30 in 2 A M Move
DST begins at 2 a.m. Sunday April 30 causing clocks to advance one hour. Most local industries will adjust accordingly as the change takes effect across the region.
Bake Sale By Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School will hold a bake sale on Saturday April 15 in front of Kauffman’s Hardware Store starting at 10 00 a m. Proceeds benefit church activities and student programs.
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Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Kauffman
To Hold Chicken Pie Supper by St Stephen Church
A Chicken Pie Supper will be held on Saturday April 15 at the Legion Home by the Priscilla Class of St Stephen Reformed Church School from 4 to 8 p m.
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Legion Home
Priscilla
St. Stephen Reformed Church School
Janet Mellinger and John Harold Martin wed at bride’s home
Miss Janet Irene Mellinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Z Mellinger West Main Street this borough and John Harold Martin son of Mrs Mabel Martin East Earl R 1 and the late Benjamin H Martin were married at 11 a m Saturday in the home of the bride Bishop Mahlon Witmer officiated assisted by Martin R Hershey uncle of the bride Mrs Earl Good Terre Hill was matron of honor Bridelmaids were Mrs Wilbur Mellinger New Holland and Miss Jane Buckwalter Martindale Earl Good best man and Wilbur Mellinger and Richard Eby Ephrata R 1 ushered A quartet sang following the ceremony a reception for 95 guests was held in the bride s home after which they left on a trip to Florida They will live at their new home New Holland R 2 near Blue Ball
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Janet Irene Mellinger
Benjamin Z. Mellinger
West Main Street
John Harold Martin
Mabel Martin
East Earl, R. 1
Benjamin H. Martin
Bishop Mahlon Witmer
Martin R. Hershey
Earl Good
Terre Hill
Wilbur Mellinger
New Holland
Jane Buckwalter
Martindale
Richard Eby
Ephrata
Richard Eckert
Misa Grace Burkhart
Emma
Arlene Zimmerman
Florida
New Holland, R. 2
Blue Ball
Odd Fellow Meeting Notice in New Holland
Earl Lodge No. 413 I O O F of New Holland will meet in the Lodge Hall this Friday at 8:00 PM. Come to the meeting as there is something new at every session.
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Earl Lodge No
New Holland
Review of The Proper Bostonians by Mrs. Charles Workman
Mrs. Charles Workman will review the book The Proper Bostonians on Wednesday April 19 at the Blue Ball Fire Hall at 7 30 p m. The event is sponsored by the Ladies Bible Class of Ranch s E U B Church.
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Charles Workman
Blue Ball Fire Hall
Ladies’ Bible Class of
Ranch’s
E. U. B. Church
Rotary District Conference Chairman Congratulates Committee
The Rotary conference chairman leading the committee for the annual District Conference at Hershey April 16 to 18 congratulates his committee on their work. Rev. Chester B. Starr, a local Rotarian, is listed as a member of the Conference Resolution Committee.
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Hershey
Chester B. Starr
American Legion Urges Members to Attend Church Nationwide
The American Legion launches a spiritual renewal with slogans Go to Church Teach Children Religion Restore Faith in God Pray for Peace. Conewago Post 662 urges Legionnaires andAuxiliary to attend church next Sunday and bring families. Leaders cite irreligion as a curse and push a crusade for religious support nationwide.
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American Legion
Conetoga Post No. 662
Harland J. Davis
Department of Pennsylvania
America
Legion
George N. Craig
Edward J. Carney
O.S.A
For Sale 4 Acre Farm in Salisbury Township
Real estate listing shows a 4 acre Salisbury Township farm with a stone house, frame barn and other improvements. STYER and EVANS Real Estate and Insurance advertises the property with contact at 756 New Holland, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Styer &Evans Real Estate and Insurance
New Holland
Old-Time Provincetown Column Notes April Weather and Fads
April 17 1875 column notes light snow in the week melting fast. Spelling bee fad grows as arenas debate long words for contests. A government mail bag repair scheme fails as others imitate schemes. Barnum s Hippodrome opens in Philadelphia with excursion rates. Fractional currency withdrawal described with small notes under ten cents noted by Webster.
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the Clarion
Easter plans spark at Trinity Lutheran Church
Fifty years ago on April 14 1990 New Holland residents woke early for church events as Trinity Lutheran Church announced an Easter Latin observance with details continuing on page eight.
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New Holland
Trinity Lutheran Church
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King’s Daughters
Parke Groff
J. Paul Kochel
John W. Sweigart
Charles A. Lewis
Richard F. Seward
Roy K. Hooker
Civic Improvement Committee
Whyett H. Gainer
B. P. W. Club
Rosemary Hadler
Ranch
Ralph Weber
Pauline Binkley
and Mirs
Chester Bricker
Robert Brill
Helen Brubaker
Christian Cummings
Doris Cummings
J. Leroy Smith
Virginia Sensenig
Eli C. Wenger
Richard Whitehead
Daniel Yinger
Iit
Palm
Russel E. Etter
James H. Stone
Sam
New Holland Kiwanis Club
Ambrose
Parke Ranch
Woo
John Tl Auld
Lion Fred Banks
Mr. Tablet
Charlotte Devere
Fifi
Conestoga Post-No
New Legion
Harold Frank
Mike Lambert
Mary Lou Ream
Bobby Kauffman
Christina Stauffer
Bobby Evans, Jr
Patty Pfordt
Richard Musser
Nancy Frazier
Darry Shirk
Jean Ann Buckwalter
Martin — Mellinger
Odd Fellow
Rotary Conference
Cnnyne A. Lyycu
Over
Foon
C G. Bachman
D.D
Clarion
PT. Barnum
Phila
Delphia
Barnum
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