Bishop speaks at dedication of new Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Several hundred people filled the edifice for the dedication service in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in the borough. Bishops from Leppch Boyle and O Brien presided, with representatives from Redemptorists and affiliated clergy from Lancaster York Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore New York Boston Pittsburgh. The Very Rev James Clark spoke on Holiness and the House of God during the High Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady
Michael Gearin
Brooklyn
New York
O'Brien
Lepch
Boyle
James ‘Clark
Tobyhanna
Borogh Club hears Budget and Convention plans
The B P W Club discussed Government costs and the borough budget as explained by Secretary Ivan Lowry. Anna Musselman was elected delegate to the State Convention at Hershey on May 16 and 165 with others attending sessions. An educational May tour is planned by Ruth Witman Helen Fenninger and Miriam Whitmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Ps
Anna ‘Musselman
Virginia
Renninger
Marian
Frankhouser
Betty Wright
Ruth
Witman
Grace
Cooper
Miriam
Whitmore
Ruth -Witman
Helen
Fenninger
Miriam’ Whitmore
Farm For Sale 100 Acres in Lebanon County
For sale 100 acre farm located in Lebanon County along State Highway near Iona. Limestone land with good soil, two dwellings and several buildings. STYER and EVANS Real Estate and Insurance handle details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Iona
Emigree Felix Reichmann Describes Gestapo Visits
The speaker recounts daily queues outside the Gestapo headquarters at the former Hotel Metropole. Mothers and sisters waited for hours to petition or learn their relatives fate after mass arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Reichmann
New Holland Lions
Gestapo
Hotel Metropole
Theologian Addresses Lions Club Meeting
Dr. Lawrence El Bair of the Reformed Theological Seminary Lancaster spoke to the New Holland Lions Club on psychology as applied to the child. The club elected officers and directors and heard entertainment after the dinner. A visiting delegation from Millersville attended led by I N Witmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence EL ’ Bair
Reformed Theological: ’ 'Seminary
Lancaster
New Holland Lions
Offat
Guy
Ne Musselman
Resigw
Weaver
Vic
W. H. Gainer
J. Paul Kochel
Charles
Zwally
Liontamer
Wilson
H. Duck
Twister
D.W. Hoover
Paul
W. Seldomridge
Wilford
G. Stauffer
I. N. ‘Witmer
Millersville
Metzler Addresses Republican Club At County Meeting
County Commissioner Metzler spoke at the Young Men's Republican Club April meeting held Monday night at the Legion Home. Former county treasurer Bhirk attended with several council members. Lee Stauffer was appointed secretary to fill the vacancy caused by Wm.C. Bjork Eng leaving for adjactive service camp next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
R. Metzler
Young Men's
Republican Club
the Legion
Lee Stauffer
Wm.c. ‘Bjork
Eng
First express trains run on Downingtown line after Kinzer wreck
Weekly notes the Lancaster County judge race between H. Clay Brubaker and Judge Livingstone, Andrew Stein to own Red Lion Hotel, and Trinity Lutheran church repairs. Local market prices list wheat 1.20, corn 83, butter 22, eggs 18, ham 12, bacon 6, potatoes 16. A profanity fine and ice cream announcements appear among the items.
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Downingtown
Lancaster
Kinzer
D. and L
Lancaster County
H. Clay Brubaker
Livingstone
Andrew Stein
Red’ Lion Hotel
Amos Rutter
Hla. Roland
E. C. Diller
Trinity
Lutheran ‘Church
Obituary: Frederick Harmon 79 of Pool Forge Churchtown
Frederick Harmon aged 79 of Pool Forge Churchtown died Monday at 11:30 a.m. at his brother in law Charles Hess home where he lived. Born in Chicago Illinois he was son of the late Mr and Mrs John K Harmon he lived in Fool Forge two years and was with John V Barwell Company Chicago for thirty years Funeral services were from Fred F Groff Inc 234 West Orange Street Lancaster yesterday evening at 8 30 o clock led by Grace post war station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Harmon
Pool Forge
Churchtown
Charles W. ‘Hess
Chicago
Fool Forge
John V. Barwell Company
Fred‘f. Groff, Inc
West Orange Street
Lancaster
Education rally theme to be Dr Thomas Bock speaks
Education and Democracy will be the rally theme with Dr Thomas Bock delivering the afternoon address at 2:80 in the New Holland school auditorium. The event features an orchestra led by Weaver Hagey, gospel singing led by Wayne B Ranck, and scripture reading by Rev L H Brubaker with prayers from Rev F C Aungst and benediction by Rev CG Bachman. Both men and women are invited. this is the last community rally of the season and a large crowd is anticipated.
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Thomas
Bock
Bonday
Chester
Musle
Wea‘ver ‘Hagey
Wayne B. Ranck
St." “Stephen - Reformed
Tesson
Brubaker
Methodist Church
Aungst
United ‘Brethren ‘Church
CG. G. Bachman
St. Stephen’ Reformed Church
Chancel Choir Feted at Intercourse Home
The St Stephen Reformed Church chancel choir was entertained at W D Kling home in Intercourse on Wednesday evening after rehearsal. A wedding gift was presented to Mr and Mrs Clayton Martin. Guests included Rev C G Bachman Eloise Bachman Wayne Ranck Betty Ranck Louise Ranck Claude Smith and many others gaving refresh ments and games
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Reformed
Bachman
Eloise Bachman
Wayne
B. Ranck
Betty
Ranck
Louise. Ranck
Claude Smith
Lancaster
Clair
Weber
Clayton
Martin
Robert Whitmore
Roland’Richwine
Twenty-Five Years Ago April Fire Records
A 1916 newspaper note recalls events from April including two forest fires and a delayed entry on April 22 with continued coverage on page 4. The brief references date the incidents to 25 years prior in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enater
Isue
Fishing License Notice From Local Real Estate Firm
A brief notice states fishing licenses were issued at the office of STYER and EVANS Real Estate and Insurance. The fragment confirms the firm handled license transactions, indicating a local business role in issuing fishing permits.
Spring Weather and Bank Burglar Alarm Roar Through Town
An item recalls spring warmth contrasted with quick humor about removing alcohol from radiator cups and overcoats. A Farmers National Bank burglar alarm triggers a town mobilization. officers, a cashier, and neighbors search the bank with flashlights but find no intruders. The incident ends with confusion over a blown fuse in the bank box. A local music supervisor Ralph Eberly joins a coon hunt tale and a church choir outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
The
Trinity, Lutheran Church
Tri-County Telephone Group to Hold Association Meeting
The Tri County Telephone Association will hold a meeting in the New Holland School auditorium today starting at 10 00 a m local time. Members and residents are invited to attend and discuss group matters and community communication services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County Telephone Group
Tri-County Telephone’ ‘Association
New Holland School
License to Wed Harry J Shirk and Kathryn Wenger Published
A notice lists Harry J Shirk of Terre Hill and Kathryn Wenger of Blue Ball seeking a license to wed. The posting records names and locales as part of the marriage application process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
J Shirk
Terre Hin
Kathryn
Wenger
Blue Ball
Daylight Time Observed by New Holland Community
New Holland industries Farms National Bank and Trust join the town in observing daylight time starting Monday. Most churches begin Sunday. some delay until the following Sunday. Changes noted on Page 4.
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New Holland
Farmers National Bank
Trust
New
Holland
Gome
Tall Cedars Plan Spring Ceremonial Here
The Lancaster Forest No. 27 Tall Cedars of Lebanon will hold a Spring Ceremonial meeting at New Holland High School on Tuesday evening April 29 at 8:00. A pall form ceremony and initiates show and lunch follow. The Rangers of the Forest under Roy D. Palmer will display drill formations near the school entrance. The Tall Cedar Band will provide music and a large list of local members and nearby delegates are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Forest
Tall Cedars
Lebanon
New Holland ‘High School
Rangers of the Forest
Roy. D. Palmer
Saghool
County Defense Council Proclaims American Day Observance
Lancaster County Defense Council groups meet at Hamilton Club and declare Thursday May 1 as American Day. All county residents asked to display the American flag prominently. New Holland Council represented by Rev George W Wilt Charles Zwally and Miss Virginia Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County Defense Council
Hamilton ‘Club
New Holland Council
George W. Wilt
Charles Zwally
Virginia ‘Hoffman
Bold Confession Theme Promised at Trinity Church
The Rev George Wilton will lead morning worship at 10 30 at Trinity Lutheran church. Sunday School sessions start at 9 30 across all departments. Evening services follow at 8 in the Parish House where the Happy American Chorus of Bowmannville will present an old fashioned gospel hymn concert with selections such as I'm Happy Now and Love Sends the Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Wilton
Trinity
Lutheran Church
Bowmannville
Goodville Names Zimmerman to Fill New Holland Grade Vacancy
At a special New Holland School Board meeting, Miss Suig Zimmerman of Blue Ball was appointed second grade teacher for the next school year to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Mrs. Margaret Dunlap. Zimmerman currently teaches primary at Goodville.
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New Holland School Board
Suig Zimmerman
Blue Ball
New ‘Holland
Margaret Dunlap
Miss Zimmerman
Goodvilla School
Glenn Wright Wins Piano Prize at Lititz Contest
Glenn Wright wins first prize in piano at Lititz forensics contest then earns first prize in Cumberland county district contest. He places second with superior rating at state level in New Castle and aims for regional honors in Atlantic City May 2 and 3.
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Glenn
Wright
Lititz
Mechanicsburg
Cumberland
New Castle
Atlantic’ City
New’ England
Middle Atlantic States
Caernarvon Memorial Society Spelling Bee Friday
Caernarvon Memorial Society will hold a spelling bee at Caernarvon Fire Hall in Churel town Friday April 25 at 7 30 p m. The Ladies Auxiliary of Blue Ball will present a minstrel show and other entertainment to be furnished by the Zerbo Sisters of Bowmansville.
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Caernarvon
Chureltown
Blue Ball
Iby the
Zerbo Sisters
Bowmansville
Birth of a daughter in the borough
Mr and Mrs Weaver Hagey announce the birth of a daughter at 11 49 p m Sunday in St Josephs Hospital.
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Weaver “Hagey
Borough
Allrouinee
St. Joseph's Hospital
For Rent Two Dwelling Houses Possession May 1
For rent two dwelling houses with possession May 1. Apply to Styer Evans Real Estate and Insurance for details.
Officials Install Officers of Earl Lodge 418 F and A M
Officers of Earl Lodge 418 New Holland were installed Friday in the Lodge Hall. District Deputy Grand Master W. Martin Hess presided with Lititz Degree Team and orchestra assisting. Elected officers include Noble Grand David H. Styer and Vice Grand Harold Kendig. Memorial meeting set for May 23 to honor three fifty year members.
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Earl Lodge
New Holland
Hall
W. Martin
Hess
Lititz
Noble
David
Hi. " Styer
Harold Kendig
Relief
Jacob ‘Kauffman
Charles, Sr. Zwally
Gilbert Gutekunst
James Richwine
Harry
E. Ressler
Diller
Abe. Levitt
M. Darius Good
Clayton.Haverstick
Guardian
Martin, Mohler
Jacob
Kauffman
Arthur ‘Blick
Order
Mortgage Burning Service Honors Church First President
About fifty members of the Ladies Aid Society attended a mortgage burning service at St Stephen Reformed Church Sunday morning. Past presidents Mrs Wilson Duck Mrs BM High Mrs Led Stauffer and Mrs HL Herbert Poole participated. Silent prayer honored first president Mrs William Yohn, now deceased, marking the church parsonage debt’s elimination. Rev C G Bachman preached a germane sermon. Acolytes were Amos Seldomridge Raymond Bonsinger and Evers Whitmore.
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Rvice
St. ‘Stephen
Aid “Society
Wilson
Duck
High
Led
Stauffer
Herbert Poole
Germarn
Amos Seldomridge
Raymond Bonsinger
Evers’ Whitmore
Card of Thanks for Personal Visits and Kindness
I express appreciation for the personal visits flowers and cards received during my hospital stay and since returning home.
World War II strategic clash shifts to med and beyond
Dispatches from Berlin sketch a multi theater plan to trap Britain in the Mediterranean by striking from the north through Greece and North Africa toward the Suez while Turkey eyes conquest, and Russia seeks an outlet via the Red Sea or Persian Gulf. Japan may press southeast as Britain falters, prompting broader naval activity and new wartime taxes.
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Greece
Africa
Sappears
Britain
Mediterranean
Asia
Minor
Egypt
Suez
Russia
Black Sea
Dardanelles
Germany
Red Sea
Persian Gulf
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New Church
Borogh
Styer’ & Evans Real ‘Estate and Insurance
Ys W. CG
Orange
Princes Street
Lions Club
New. Holland
Metzler
Frederick'h. Harmon
Styer.& Evans Real’ Estate and Insurance
Dip N. Haul
E.M. F
Texas
Sweigart
Wayne B. Ranch
Lancaster Forest No
Watson McMinn
Amos
Musser
Bowmins
Will
Parka
Kellenberger
Christiana
Abe
Be Cohen
Ra Rata
John R. B. Martin
Gap
Ralph K. ‘Worst
Intercourse
Wm. E
Rutter
Clarence K. Cooper
Landis Rohrer
County’ ‘Defense Council
Trinity Church News
Goodville
N. H
Caernarvon Memorial
F. Lodge
E. MF. Weaver, MD
Berlin
England
Turkey
Iraq
Iran
India
Arabia
Hitler
Japan
Pacific
Netherlands East’ Indies
North Africa
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