New Holland Plans For Bigger and Better Farmers Day Exhibit
Local flyer Maurice Bowman, 19, was severely injured when a plane carrying him and pilot Bernard Woutersz crashed onto the roof of the former Central High School in Harrisburg during a veterans parade and bridge dedication. Bowman suffered a splintered arm and head lacerations. Woutersz sustained a broken cheekbone. Both were admitted to Harrisburg hospital. The crash occurred as guardsmen and veterans paraded near the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge dedication.
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Maurice Bowman
Harrisburg
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Central High School
Soldiers’ and Sailors’' Memorial
Pennsylvania National Guardsmen
Bernard Woutersz
Penn Harris
Bowman
Woutersz
Fisher
Lillie Bowman
Prospect
Public Entertainments For Winter Social Life
Mrs. Ada Mellinger and her son Arthur offer their services for indoor entertainment. They present humorous monologues readings conundrums and jokes plus verses to lift spirits and touch those inclined to sorrow. Organizations planning events are invited to contact them.
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Treasuries
Ada Mellinger
Arthur
Birthday Party for Robert Schaal in Mechanicsburg
Robert Howard Schaal of Mechanicsburg son of Mr and Mrs Norman Schaal was surprised at home by twenty one friends after attending the Lancaster Fair with grandfather H M Hoffman. Pink decorated table, birthday supper, games and gifts followed as the youth thanked guests for the commemorative presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Howard Schaal
Mechanicsburg
Norman Schaal
Lancaster
H. M. Hoffman
Robert
Auto Insurance Offer From Manufacturers' Casualty Co
The Manufacturers' Casualty Co of Philadelphia promises 15 percent savings on insurance bills. For more information contact 149 Broad Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ Casualty: Co
Philadelphia
Child Injured in Borough Auto Crash
The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Bair sustained slight injuries when a Ford coupe driven by Mr Bair collided with Harvey A Martin’s car on the Square. Martin was westbound on Main street about to turn onto South Railroad avenue. Martins car stopped briefly before the impact. The Bair windshield shattered and the child received facial and neck injuries, treated by Dr P R Wentz before returning home with her parents.
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Leon Bair
Bair
Harvey A. Martin
Weaverland
Martin
Main Street
South Railroad Avenue
New Doctor Opens Office in Intercourse
Dr. Lewis M. Johnson of Philadelphia has leased the Dr. Sharp home in Intercourse. His office will open to the public after September 1. He resides at 131 Westashington Lane, Germantown, Philadelphia.
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Lewis M. Johnson
Westashington Lane
Germantown
Philadelphia
Dr. Sharp
Intercourse
Real estate sale on Broad Street to Abe Levitt
Irwin Hart sold a frame bungalow on Broad Street to Abe Levitt on private terms, with Styer and Evans acting as real estate and insurance agents for the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Styer and Evans
Irwin Hart
Broad Street
Abe Levitt
Local Post Office Labor Day Hours Notice
The New Holland Post Office will close town and rural carrier service on Labor Day. General Delivery will be open from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for mailing and secure mail accommodations.
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New Holland
New Holland Playground To Close Saturday
The New Holland Playground will close Saturday after nearly three months of operation. A Friday picnic at Musser's pools from 1 30 to 6 00 p m invites children and parents with games races folk dancing and peanut scrambles. The tennis tournament results for boys show Jimmy Davis and Helen Clay advancing through preliminaries and finals with close scores.
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New Holland Playground
Musser’s Pools
Kathryn
Lewis
Samuel J. Harsh
Reed
West Main Street
Jimmy Davis
Clarence Nelson
Garth Mahler
Richard Geist
Carl Stokes
Leroy Stone
Adam Martin
Ed. Stief
John Garman
Gordon Smith
Lacey Wright
Billy Storb
Roy Dunn
Donald Witmer
Robert Rutter
Albert Plotnick
Bill Mearig
Irvin Diffenderfer
Bill Stoner
Garth Mohler
Lions Club Meeting in New Holland Attendance Low
The Lions Club of New Holland met at the Boy Scout Cabin with low turnout due to rain and vacations. Paul F. Esbenshade spoke on state club activity programs, followed by Prof Grim of Kutztown State Teachers College delivering an inspiring address. The next meeting is scheduled for October 9 at the Legion Home.
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Lions Club
New Holland
Boy Scouts
Paul F. Esbenshade
Grim
Kutztown State Teachers’ College
Legion Home
Returned from Mt Gretna
The following ladies have returned from a week's stay at Mt Gretna where they report a good time and many visitors Mrs Eugene M. Rutter Mrs John M Ranck Mrs Anna R Barton Mrs Anna H Roland and Mrs Annie Mason of New Holland Mrs Anna H Farlow and Irene
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Mt. Gretna
Eugene M. Rutter
John M. Ranck
Anna R. Barton
Anna H. Roland
Annie Mason
New Holland
Anna H.farlow
Eateimors
Irene
Personal Ranck party visits John M Ranck family
Altoona residents E Bruce Ranck and his daughters Dorothy and Gladys spent several days with John M Ranck and family. Mrs Lillie Bowman and others visited Maurice Bowman in Harrisburg hospital. Ontario and Ontario Ontario visitors spent time with local families including Jonathan Ernst and Martin households in Goodville last week.
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E. Bruce Ranck
Dorothy
Gladys
Altoona
John M. Ranck
Lillie Bowman
Mary
Musselman
Lester L. Nelson
Maurice Bowman
Harrisburg Hospital
Jacob , Musselman
Waterloo
Ont
Herbert Musselman
Franklin Street
Jonathan Martin
St. Jacobs
Ontario
Norman Martin
Elmira
Jonathan Ernst
Wayne S. Martin
Goodville
Hon A G Seyfert Dies at Lancaster
Hon A G Seyfert longtime Lancaster official and former Assemblyman dies at his home 907 East King Street in his 79th year after a weakened heart and complications. He had not been in his usual good health for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Seyfert
Board of Poor Directors
East King Street
Lancaster
Mr. Seyfert
Harvest Services Held in Local Mennonite Church
The annual Harvest Service was held Saturday afternoon with many members in attendance. A harvest sermon was delivered by Bishop John Mosemann of Lancaster.
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John Mosemann
Lancaster
Kurtz Worst Reunion Held At New Holland Pa
The Twelfth Annual Kurtz Worst family reunion will take place at the home of H. B. Warner in New Holland Pennsylvania on Saturday August 30 starting at 10 am. The program includes recitations vocal and instrumental music sports dialogues and an annual address by Chester A. Diller Esq. All family members are invited.
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H. B. Warner
New Holland
Chester A. Diller
Well Baby Clinic at Trinity Lutheran Thursday
The New Holland Child Health Center hosts its regular meeting in Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday School rooms on Thursday September 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mothers of the community are urged to bring their children.
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New Holland Child Health Center
Trinity Lutheran Church
Holy Communion planned at New Holland and Ranck's churches
The New Holland U. B. Church will observe Holy Communion next Sunday morning. The following Sunday morning Ranck's Church will hold the service and all are invited to attend.
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New Holland U. B
Ranck
Birthday surprise honors Mrs. Shaub at New Holland House
A birthday package surprise was tendered to Mrs. P. H. Shaub of the New Holland House on Sunday in honor of her birth anniversary. She received more than fifty gifts and thanks Mary friends for their kindness.
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P. H. Shaub
New Holland House
Tigers and Blue Ball Victors in Quoit Games
Wayne B. Ranchs Tigers defeated Leon Smiths Wolves 210 to 129 on the New Holland High School courts in a quoit league match. Blue Ball beat Bears 184 to 138 in another contest led by Noah Ziemer.
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Tigers
Wolves
Blue Ball
Bears
Wayne B. Ranch
Leon Smith
New Holland High School
Noah Ziemer
Bears and Blue Ball teams clash in multiple scores
Box score notes for Wednesday August 27 show Blue Ball teams defeating Bears and others in three 35 to 30 35 to 29 and 35 to 28 games. Players include High and White kettle George Bryan N. Ziemer H. Warner Renninger R. Miller and Noah Ziemer. Schedule previews Leon Smith Wolves vs J S Bowers Cubs September 3 I W Caullers Lions vs Wayne Ranck Tigers September 4.
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L. M. Storb
Wm. Hawk
Tigers
Wm. Ruoss
Daniel Oehme
Wolves
Zwally
William Ruoss
J. High
Whitekettle
Blue Ball
J M. Smith
Frank Ludwig
Bears
High and Whitekettle
J. M. Smith
George Bryan
N. Ziemer
H. Warner
R. Miller
Noah Ziemer
Renninger
H. Wanner
Leon Smith
J. S. Bowers
Cubs
I. W. Cauller
Lions
Wayne Ranck
McGalligher Family Holds Annual Reunion in Weavertown
Nearly one hundred members of the McGalligher clan gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs George McGalligher in Weavertown for a family reunion with dinner and supper in the big barn and an afternoon program. The next reunion is planned for Sandy Beach Park on the last Sunday in August.
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Davis Warfel
Ed. Caulwell
Paul Greenberger
Frank Davis
New Holland R. D
Paul McGalligher
Intercourse
McGalligher
George McGalligher
Weavertown
Northern Oil Burner Promises Quiet Automatic Heating
A quiet automatic oil burner with no motor or moving parts is offered for 395 dollars installed. Free demonstration available. Hours listed for evenings Monday Tuesday Friday and Saturday 6 to 9. Plumber R Hamos Good promotes the device.
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Hamos
Large turnout planned for Fourth Annual Farmers Day
New Holland Borough and surrounding townships will stage the Fourth Annual Farmers Day Celebration on October 9 to 11. A large meeting Monday night confirmed the dates and organizers announced expanded prize money and extra classes. Community groups, merchants, and schools plan indoor displays in spaces on North and South Roberts Avenue Franklin Street and South Railroad Avenue with a new premium list forthcoming. A follow up meeting is set for September 2 at the Farmers National Bank and Trust Company Building to finalize arrangements.
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New Holland
Earl
East Earl
West Earl
Caernarvon
Salisbury
Leacock
Upper Leacock
Wil
Farmers National Bank and Trust Company
Roberts Avenue
Franklin Street
Railroad Avenue
Main Street
South Railroad Avenue
Wm. E. Davis
James P. Davis
John H. Sensenig, Jr
Farmers’ National Bank and Trust Co
Local Legionnaires Attend Annual State Convention in Harrisburg
Four members of Conestoga Post No. 662 led by Wayne B. Ranch attended the state convention in Harrisburg along with Gilbert Overly Charles Mentzer and E O Beck. Wm H Dorwart also joined Friday events. The gathering featured a Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge dedication and a five mile parade with drum corps bands and auxiliaries seen by about one hundred thousand spectators.
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American Legion
Wayne B. Ranch
Legion
Legionnaires
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
Capitol City
King's Daughters Motor to Valley Forge
Fourteen members of the Loyal Workers' Circle of the King's Daughters in this borough motor to Valley Forge to visit the King's Daughters Holiday House. The party includes Miss Anna Harner Miss Lily Rutter Mrs P F Esbenshade Mrs Charles Wanner Mrs Jonathan Martin Mrs J P Davis Mrs R E Good Mrs E G Stauffer Mrs E M High Miss Ella Sides Mrs Harry Oberholtzer Mrs Horace Wanner Mrs Mary Wallace Mrs William Yohn and Miss Kochel.
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Workers
King's Daughters
Valley Forge
King’s Daughters
Anna Harner
Lily Rutter
P. F. Esbenshade
Charles Wanner
Jonathan Martin
J. P. Davis
R. E. Good
E. G. Stauffer
E. M. High
Ella Sides
Girl Scout Meeting Notice for September 2
The Giral Scouts will hold a weekly meeting Tuesday evening at the school house. All members are urged to attend. No meeting last Tuesday due to unfavorable weather. Janet Hope, Scribe.
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Giral Scouts
Janet Hope
New Holland Rod and Gun Club Holds Annual Picnic
The New Holland Rod and Gun Club plans its annual picnic on Labor Day at the new cabin on Mose Weiler farm one mile northwest of Frandt's Mill. The event features a 75 Target Trophy Shoot with three Lewis classes, fishing, boating, and quoits, open to all sportsmen.
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New Holland Rod and Gun Club
Mose Weiler
Frandt's
Lewis
Burkhart Reunion Sets Labor Day Gathering at Bareville
The tenth annual Burkhart Clan reunion will meet on Labor Day Monday September 1 at the home of Mr and Mrs Aaron H Burkhart in Bareville. An excellent program is arranged and all clan members are urged to attend.
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Burkhart
Aaron H. Burkhart
Bareville
Storm Insurance Rates Advertised by Consultus Firm
Storm belt and storm season are described as absent while wind storm coverage is offered. Consultus provides rates for wind storm insurance through Styer & Evans Real Estate and Insurance in this brief notice.
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Consultus
Styer & Evans Real Estate and Insurance
Public Schools to Open September 2nd in New Holland Borough
Public schools of New Holland Borough will open for the 1930 31 term on Tuesday September second by order of the Board E H Baer secretary
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New Holland Borough
E. H. Baer
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Automobile
Mibbie Clay
Pauline Yuninger
Helen Clay
Betty Sensenig
Evelyn Plotnick
Mibble Clay
Mary Stork
Lions Club Meeting
Prof. Grimm
Kutztown State Teachers
U. S
Kurtz
U. B
George Ludwig
Wilson Duck
M. Martin
J. Horning
Geo. Ludwig
Ziemer
R. Hooker
J. Clay
Association
Girl Scout News
New Cabin
Frandt’s Mill
Storm Insurance
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