Borough Council Acts To Hasten Street Improvements
Borough council met Wednesday evening and transacted routine business. Rain delayed resurfacing and painting. Main Street may be chipped. Parking meter ordinance discussed with citizens but final action deferred. Authorization given to purchase a new typewriter rent a garage for the sewer truck and buy maps of borough properties. Continuation of the August meeting set for August 9 to act on burgess appointment and ordinance revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke
Dunlap
Carl ‘Kurtz
Russell
Main Street
Marriage of Miss Elizabeth Kling and Donald Morrix in Intercourse
The wedding occurred at 10 a m Saturday at Intercourse Evangelical United Brethren Church officiated by Rev Clifford Esterline. Bride Elizabeth Ann Kling wore a gray gabardine suit and carried a white Bible with gardenias. The couple plans to reside in Coatesville after a Pensacola trip, with sister Mary Virginia Kling as pianist and sister Jane Kling as soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ann Kling
Elmer Kling
Kling
Intercourse
Donald’ Morrix
Watson
Roy .S. Watson
Coatesville
Fred C. Lowery
Mary
Virginia Kling
Jane Kling
Penahore
Diller-Ranck Nuptials Link New Holland Families
Miss Jarearet Ranck daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ranck and Edwin C Diller son of Mr and Mrs Charles Diller tied the marriage knot at St Mark s Evangelical United Brethren Church Mount Joy last Thursday morning The Rev E H Ranck brother of the bride officiated with Mrs BE M Ranck sister in law as matron of honor and Henry Yelk as best man
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Yelk
New Holland
Couple Wed in Limeville Evangelical Church Ceremony
Miss S Kathryn Rhoads daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Rhoads Gap R 1 and Harold E Boyer son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Boyer 1206 Fidelity Street Reading were married at 4 pm Sunday in the Limeville Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev I W Funk officiating Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a white marquisette gown princess style finger tip veil and carried a white Bible with a white orchid
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Kathryn Rhoads
Chester Rhoads
Gap
R. 1
Harold E. Boyer
Floyd Boyer
Fidelity Street
Reading
Limeville
Rebekah Lodge to mark 100th meeting this Thursday
Saas Alice Pain Rebelkah Lodge 280 I O O F holds its 100th meeting on August 12. A second and fourth Thursday schedule continues with five candidates to receive the degree this month. Elva Weidman leads the degree team. Members note active year with dances, bake sales, and games after meetings. The lodge invites new and returning members to participate and help growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saas Alice Pain Rebelkah Lodge 280
Elva Weidman
Eolo
Indian stone implements reveal Lancaster County craft
A. A. Futer describes in Part I how Lancaster County Indigenous workers shaped stone into axes celts hammers and ceremonial pieces. Extensive trade supplied textures for chip flake drill and polish. Rock choices ranged from hornstone chalcedony to volcanic varieties with pecking shaping sockets and hafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faredaneut
Lancaster County
Obituary of Mrs Annie E Heckel of Leacock
Mrs Annie E Heckel eighty six widow of Daniel Heckel of Leacock died Monday at 9 55 p m at home after a five year illness. She was a Zion Lutheran Church Leacock member. Survived by two daughters Elsie B widow of Landis M Beck Lancaster R J and Clara M at home a brother Samuel Sneath of Lancaster eight grandchildren nine great grandchildren. Funeral at Zion Lutheran Church Leacock Friday at 2 00 p m. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Heckel
Daniel Heckel
Leacock
Zion Lutheran Church
John and
Barbara Gall Sneath
Upper
Elsie B
Landis
M. Beck
Lancaster
R. J
Clara M
Samuel Sneath
Obituary of Mrs Emma C Bair Kinzer Pa
Mrs Emma C Bair eighty nine of Kinzer found dead at home at 9 am by daughter. Dr G W Frew Paradise deputy coroner said death due to acute dilation of the heart after yearlong heart trouble. Born Leacock Township she was daughter of Jacob and Rachael King and widow of Edwin D Bair. Survived by children Ralph H Kinzer Margaret Harnish Ross F Lancaster Emma McLane Mary Helen Hammond Edwin D Kinzer Louis K Kinzer Lillian Kennedy Annie Futer, 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 2 pm at Brown Funeral Home Paradise. Interment New Holland Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 7 to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Bair
Kinzer
Mary Helen Hammond
G. W. Frew
Paradise
Leacock Township
Brown Funeral Home
New Holland Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery
Wenger Family Reunion Holds Twenty-Second Gathering
The Wenger families hold their twenty second annual reunion on Wednesday August 11 at Lititz Springs Park. It opens at eleven with a picnic lunch and a program at two in the afternoon. Rev Eugene Wenger Annville leads the program with historical remarks by Norman W Nauman and Samuel S Wenger of Lancaster. John Brenger of Elizabethtown is association president. Musical selections readings and children's entertainment follow the formal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenger
Lititz Springs
Eugene Wenger
W. Lancaster
John Brenger
Evelyn Ree Shoppe Beauty Equipment Business Notice
An OCR fragment notes a business item for Evelyn Ree Shoppe Beauty Equipment. It mentions location at Groffdak during August 14 and includes a contact string LEQLA 6-8517. The text is fragmentary with unclear full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Groffdak Luding
Vacation planning and packing a humorous family getaway
A humorous diary of vacation misadventure and planning. The narrator mocks heavy packing, overpreparedness, and social pretenses while teasing readers with tales of sunburns inlaws and borrowed clothes as they anticipate a seaside trip.
New Holland Pike Opens With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Citizens and officials gathered for the dedication of the new concrete stretch of highway from Leacock to Lancaster. Deputy State Highway Secretary Charles Buckius praised the project as completed ahead of schedule, with land damages estimated around $100,000 and County Commissioner G Graybill Dielim prompting county funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Town
Leacock
Lancaster
New Holland
Robert L. Kessler
Lancaster County
Charles Buckius
C. W. Good
Buckius
G. Graybill Dielim
New Store to Open in New Holland on East Main Street
Shoppers are invited to the grand opening of the Martin Store on East Main Street tomorrow August 7. The former Martin Shoe store has been remodeled with a semi colonial front and light blue glass and a neon sign. The store will offer a new line of men’s and boys’ work and dress clothing along with footwear.
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New Holland
Martin
East Main St
Martin Shoe Store
Firestone Service Store Relocates to West Main Street
The Firestone Service Store has moved from East Main Street to 625 West Main Street and continues operations. Proprietor Alvin G. Landis said the official opening will be held in the near future this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone Service
East Main Street
West Main Street
Alvin G. Landis
Republican Club Picnic Set for August 11 at Maple Grove
The Men's Republican Club of New Holland and vicinity invites all members and prospective members to its annual picnic next Wednesday evening August 11 at Maple Grove. Dinner will be served at 6 30 o'clock.
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Men’s Republican Club of
New Holland and Vicinity
Maple Grove
Card of Thanks from Mrs Walter H Shirk
Mrs Walter H Shirk thanks friends and neighbors for flowers cards and visits during her stay at St Josephs Hospital and after returning home.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital
Beauty Shop Vacation Notice in New Holland Pa
Business notice states the BEAUITY SHOP in New Holland Pa will be closed from August 7 for a vacation. Patrons are advised to plan accordingly and contact for any urgent service during the gap.
Notable Society Visit in New York Spotted
Mrs. Jos. T. Dunwoody and Miss Dotty Dickinson spent Thursday in New York where Mielai rolled as a student of scint direction of Mrs. Walter P. Thomas.
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Jos. T. Dunwoody
Dotty. Dickinson
New York
Mielai
Walter
P. Thomas
Card of Thanks from Mrs Chester Eby
I express sincere thanks to my friends for flowers cards and visits during my stay in Lancaster General Hospital. Mrs Chester Eby New Holland Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster General “Hospital
Chester
Eby
New Holland
Lancaster General Hospital
Homao
Entertain Auxiliary Guests on August 18
A notice invites Auxiliary members to attend a August 18 gathering with guests listed. Details are incomplete in the fragment.
Houck Family Reunion Set for Overly's Grove Near Greenbank
Family gathering for the Houck clan will be held at Overly's Grove near Greenbank on Saturday August 21. Organizers invite all relatives to attend the reunion and share memories and meals together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David “Houck
Overly’s Grove
Greenbank
Community Picnic Promises Recreation for All in New Holland
The Sunday Schools of New Holland sponsor a Community Picnic at Community Park starting near noon Saturday August 7 with games contests and concerts led by C Clarence Ruess. Prizes total 100 dollars and all attendees share a communal supper and hymn sing. Free coffee and ticketed refreshments accompany a rain contingency set for Wednesday August 11.
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Sunday Schools
New Holland and Vicinity
C. Clarence Ruess
Victory Band
Former Earl Teacher Delivers Talk at Rotary Club
Lancaster Rotary Club president Martin M. Keener spoke to the New Holland Club on Monday detailing his trip to the Rotary International Convention in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Keener, a Lancaster businessman and former Eastern School teacher 1910 1911, was later employed at Strasburgs First National Bank. The club plans an annual picnic at New Holland Community Park on Wednesday afternoon August 11 with Girl Scouts as guests.
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Martin M. Keener
Lancaster
Eastern
Strasburg
First National Bank of Strasburg
New Holland
Borough
New Holland Machine Company Creates Plant Services Department
George C. Delp announces a new plant services department at New Holland Machine Company to support the expansion program. Ben H. Weber is named supervisor, with Robert Rutter as former foreman and Roland Richwine Jr. as parts hauling expeditor.
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New Holland Machine Company
George C. Delp
Ben H. Weber
New Holland
Robert Rutter
Weber
Roland Richwine, Jr
Rutter
King's Daughters to Meet in August Circle Gathering
The Loyal Workers Circle of King's Daughters will hold its August meeting at the home of Mrs. Elmer Z. Delp on Tuesday evening August 10. Hostesses include Mrs. R. E. Whitmore Sr and Mrs. Robert O. Whitmore assisting Mrs. Delp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Workers Circle of
King’s Daughters
Elmer Z. Delp
R. E. Whitmore, Sr
Robert O. Whitmore
Delp
Dime Shower Planned for Susie Stoltzfus
Friends of Susie Stoltzfus of Gap R1 will host a dime shower on Saturday in August. She resides with Mr and Mrs E K Stoltzfus at Gap.
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Susie Stoltzfus
E. K. Stoltzfus
Gap
R. 1
Liberty Fire Company Holds Meeting At President’s Home
Liberty Fire Company met in regular session at the Fire Hall with Lewis L. H. Martin presiding. Chief John Wagner reported one fire for July. auditing committee found books and vouchers correct through July 1, 1948. Earl De Hart elected secretary for unexpired term. trustees authorized sale of the 1925 La France Engine. Next meeting at President Martin’s home New Holland R.2. Ladies Auxiliary to be entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Fire Company
Lewis L. H. Martin
John Wagner
Earl de Hart
Ralph E. Good
Martin
New Holland
R. 2
Open Air Song Service Sponsored by Conestoga Mennonite
An open air song service will be held Sunday afternoon August 8 at 1 30 o clock in Wilkins Howes Grove midway between Morgantown and Churchtown on Route 23. Everyone is invited.
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Wilkins Howe's Grove
Morgantown
Churchtown
Woodsmeetings Set by Ranck's E U B Church
Ranck's E U B Church hosts woodsmeetings in Overly's eye starting August 11 at 8 p m. The series ends Sunday August 15 with closing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranck’s
E. U. B. Church
Overly’s Eye
Thanks for support during illness and recovery
Mrs. Wm. M. Miller thanks friends and neighbors for cards flowers and visits while ill at Lancaster General Hospital and after returning home.
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Wm. M. Miller
For Sale 13 Acre Farm in Caernarvon Township
Real estate listing notes a 13 acre Caernarvon Township farm with a stone dwelling, frame barn, and tobacco shed. Property priced through Wy Oueke Styer and Evans Real Estate and Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caernarvon
Styer & Evans Real Estate and Insurance
New Holland, Pa
New Holland Band Fair Draws 2000 Plus Festival Highlights
August 9 1878 report on the New Holland Band Fair with over two thousand attendees. Items donated for sale, a parade by the band and two others, and three large iced cakes given to town clergy. Gross receipts 510 dollars, expenses 175, profit 336 for the band fund. The editor lists band members and instruments. A railroad cross ties ad and a balloon ascent are noted amid ongoing Saturday whiskey fights in Welsh Mountain residents. The piece ends with calls for incorporation and improved lockup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Welsh Mountain
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Diller — Ranck
Boyer — Rhoads
Lancaster-Leacock’ Road
U. Township War Memorial
Samuel R. Myer
Bareville
New Holland Pike
New Holland Victory Band
N. E. Martin
Leola
Sanford Radcliffe
Lancaster Sunday News
Progress
Rebekah Lodge News
The
A. A. Futer
Emma. C. Bair
Republican Club
T. Mirs
Ezon
Atwust
Wai Be
Insteat
Houck
Association
St. Stephen
Clayton S. Overly
George L. Dissinger
James R. Landis
Paul M. Russell
Rotary Club
Machine Company
President
Open Air Song Service
Wy Oueke
Rev
C G. Bachman
Fer
George Geigley
Waynesboro
Honey Brook
Emery’s Woods
Cambridge
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