03 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1928
Page
1
The yearly edition notes a booster picnic with soft cream and fruit, served at a new spacious booth built by volunteers. A program of sports for all ages will be published next week with other attendance notices.
The notice announces frequent large shipments of new merchandise arriving at Robinson's store, highlighting ongoing restocks and fresh goods.
A veteran of World War I was honored with a full military funeral in Conestoga borough. The service featured a guard of honor and graveside rites conducted by Conestoga Post No. 662 members. The deceased served nearly two years in Europe with a distinguished record and four major battles, later preaching at a local church.
John A. Renninger died Saturday at his home in this borough from paralysis, aged 62. He was a Zeltenreich Reformed church member and a director of Three Earls Insurance. Survived by his wife, daughter Viola, four sons, two stepdaughters, a stepson, three grandchildren, and siblings. services held at home and Zelbetielety Reformed Church with burial following.
John H. Davis of this borough dies at his home 361 West Main Street Monday afternoon at 4 o clock after a year and a half illness. He was 49 years old and a member of the New Holland United Brethren Church.
New Holland dominated Bar Ridge as pitcher Kduffman allowed only five safeties in a complete eight innings. The offense exploded early with Geist scoring in the first, Snader driving in runs, and Kauffman contributing multiple hits. By the seventh the lead was four, sealed by Geist and Snader, with Wright and Kauffman adding in the eighth. The game aimed to rebuild fan turnout after home-game lull.
Fragmentary notice notes a Musselman reunion event labeled Quaabeelande Counts on a Saturday in August at Channelbirg. Details are unclear due to unreadable text.
The Japhet meetings in New Holland attract large crowds nightly with about 600 attending Sunday service and 500 midweek. Rev. Carmichael of Adamstown attends. his daughter performs gospel solos. Topics include Some People in New Holland Who Cannot Be Saved and Ike and Mike They Look Alike. seven people have accepted Christ this campaign.
A brief notice references an evangelistic meeting led by Japhet Evangelistic团 in a local church setting. Details are fragmentary, with sparse readable names and venue.
Longtime proprietor Dommel transfers Bareville concession to L. Stoner a Lititz restaurateur. The Ye Colonial Inne opens Monday August 6 offering rest and refreshment on the Downingtown to Lancaster route with catering for parties and Sunday dinners.
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the United Brethren in Christ Church in the borough held its annual outing at Mrs. Martin Heigle’s Bareville home on Saturday afternoon. The program included prayer, singing, dialogues, and readings by Vera Minnish, with many members in attendance.
The School Board invites bids to transport Red Well pupils in a closed bus carrying 18 to 25 pupils to Summitville School. Bids monthly for eight months in 1928 29. Bids due by August 4 to Secretary A R Wissler at Voganville Pa.
A person was arrested on charges of assault and battery. Authorities filed the case and stated the individual faces these criminal charges.
Ardmore residents and Lancaster area families traveled to visit relatives and friends in East Main Street Jenevieve Mann Philadephia and Mt Gretna while others hosted guests from Philadelphia Altoona Leola and Reading. The column lists numerous weekend and Sunday gatherings among the Shirk Musser Fox DeHaven and related families with extended visits to Conowingo Dam and Mt Gretna.
Conestoga Post No 662 of this borough completes preparations for its annual American Legion festival on the baseball field South Custer avenue this Saturday evening August 18. The event draws thousands from this and neighboring counties and features day and night fireworks plus amusements. The Harmonical Band Annville and Denver Concert Band will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. with a pyrotechnic display at 11.00 o'clock.
Styer and Evans report the sale of Reuben W. Lutz dwelling on West Main Street to Clement C. Hoober for private terms with possession on March first. Real estate and insurance agents compiled the transaction for this borough.
The annual festival of the Blue Ball Improvement Association has been postponed indefinitely to avoid clashing with other events. The decision was made at a recent meeting to replan for a later date.
Classified item offers a mahogany Vietrola console cabinet for sale at 375 dollars. The ad notes the unit is beautiful though not described as playable and includes a truncated phrase about editing. Potential buyers are invited to inquire for more details.
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