Emblems Awarded to Three Children by Tri-County Auxiliary
The Mt Joy Tri-County American Legion Auxiliary meeting featured solid gold emblems awarded to Edgar O. Beck Jr, Jeryldine Beck, and Amos I Seldomridge in memory of their late fathers Edgar O Beck Sr and Willis H Seldomridge. Jeryldine is the youngest in the junior group. the honorees are charter Sons of the Legion members. Mrs John H May led the session with about two hundred members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri- Auciliary
Mt. Joy
Sons of the Legion
Edgar O. Beck
Jeryldine Back
Amos I. Seldomridge
Willis H. Seldomridge
Jeryldine
American Legion Auxiliary
E. O. Beck
Legion
Beck
Tri-County
John H. May
Paradise
B P W Club Meets Discusses Honest and Efficient Judiciary
The Business and Professional Women's Club met at Miss Maude Evans's home with Miss Virginia Renninger in charge. Katharine Huber spoke on Honest and Efficient Judiciary, supported by Lancaster club guests. Frank S. Groff donated Standard History of the World to the library, presented by Miss Huber. Next meeting December 16 at Helen Fenninger's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Evans
Virginia Renninger
Katharine Huber
Lancaster Club
New Holland Club
Elizabeth Orfanella
Annie M. Hermessy
Anna S. Hempfield
Christmas Eve Service at Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran plans a Christmas Eve service at 11 pm followed by a Christmas night program at 7 pm featuring Sunday School children with recitations and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mission Day Program at Mt Tabor United Brethren Church
To Mark Mission Day the Mt Tabor United Brethren Church will host a Sunday evening service December 8 at 7 30 p m Rev Ira D Lowery pastor. Mrs Erm Rife of Lancaster a returned missionary from Africa will be the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Tabor United Brethren Church
Ira D. Lowery
Erm Rife
Lancaster
Africa
Ladies' Aid to Host Christmas Party at St Stephen Rearmed
The Ladies' Aid Society of St Stephen Rearmed church plans its annual Christmas party today in the church social rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. Stephen Rearmed Church
Refunding Bonds Bought by Farmers National Bank
The New Holland borough refunded bonds totaling 525,000 were purchased by Farmers National Bank and Trust Company at the December council meeting. The sole other bidder, E H Rollins and Sons, was disqualified for missing the time limit. The meeting also discussed street grading and potential WPA projects with streets including Necowa Avenue Union Avenue Warren Jester Avenue Prospect station street Hoover avenue Diller avenue Johns street and Broad street. More than a mile of paving may be relaid by borough property owners under WPA proposals. WPA project engineer W O Bennett cooperates on relief work applications and project preparation. A proposed new street Locust Street would intersect South Custer Avenue and touch Diller avenue. The transfer by deed and unpaid taxes issue were noted. Continued on Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Farmers National Bank and Trust Company
E. H. Rollins and Sons
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
C. M
Hoover Avenue
Diller Avenue
Johns Street
Broad Street
WPA
W. O. Bennett
Reguln Sons
Locust Sree
Custer Avenue
Thanksgiving Personal Notes Highlight Local Families Visiting
A list of residents and relatives visiting or hosting during Thanksgiving across Lancaster and nearby areas. Named individuals include Mr. and Mrs. George M. Meariz with daughters Ann and Nancy in Akron Ohio, Dr. W. A. Foust and family in Atlantic City, and Miss Elizabeth Fry visiting in Selinsgrove. Other names appear with hosts in Philadelphia, Philadelphia institutes, and local towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Meariz
Ann
Nancy
Fred Meirig
Mary Ann
Akron Ohio
John M. Ranch
A. R. Groff
Conestoga Terrace
Lancaster
W. A. Foust
Atlantic City
N. J
Foust
Schmertz
Wilson A. Foust
Charles F. Yost
John M. Ranck
P. B. Hess
Philadelphia
Hazel C. Benner
Chester Myers
Elizabeth Sensenig
Drexel Institute
Earl Sensenig
Russell Smith
Osterburg
C. G. Bachman
Edwin Meredith
Tommy
Union Bridge
Maryland
Alta M. Diller
Annie Mason
Clarence Aungst
Lebanon Valley College
Annville
Frank C. Aungst
Frank Metzger
Letort
Grace O. Moore
M. M. Supplee
George Supplee
Elizabeth Fry
Selinsgrove
David H. Styer
J. Herbert Evans
Local notes include accidents and weddings in Earl area
A Clover blossom was brought to the Clarion from John Plank field north of town. George Geighy was cut in the eye by an oyster shell shard while opening oysters. Washington Kraft was struck by a southbound train engine and carried on the cowcatcher but survived. County Superintendent Brecht visited Hart township schools. A wedding near Morgantown saw ages and carriage mishaps as ladies and gents traveled. Miss Mast sustained facial injuries. Deer and game were brought back by L H Whitaker and L D Weaver after mountain trips. Enos O Stankerd and Miss Sarah J Kuntz were married at the United Brethren parsonage. Barbara Sandoe died in East Earl township at an advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
John Plank
George Geighy
Washington
Kraft
Rothsville
Reading and Columbia
Ephrata
Widen County
M. J. ‘Brecht
Hart Township
Fus
Miss Mast
Kinzer Station
Morgantown
Main Street
Brickyard
Brimmer Avenue
George Geigley
Miss Stoltzfus
Lizzie Groff
D. W. Harner
J. E. Harner
L. H. Whitaker
L D. Weaver
Caernarvon
Juniata County
Ianting
E. L. Hughes
United Brethren Parsonage
Enos O. Stankerd
Earl
Sarah J. Kuntz
East Earl Township
Barbara Sandoe
Jacob Sandoe
Fast Earl Township
Horst and Ruth Weaver Wed in Murrell Home Ceremony
John J. Horst son of Mr and Mrs John Horst Bareville and Ruth B Weaver daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Weaver New Holland were married at the officiating minister Benjamin Wenger home in Murrell last Thursday morning at 8 o clock A reception followed at the bride s home with many relatives listed as guests including the Weaver and Horst families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Horst
John Horst
Bareville
R. D
Ruth B. Weaver
Michael Weaver
New Holland
Benjamin G. Wenger
Murrell
Martha Weaver
John S. Weaver
S. Weaver
Michael Wea
John Ver
Isaac Stauffer
Martin Weaver
Walter Weaver
Irene
Irvin
Earl
Paul Weaver
Lester
Marion
John N. Horst
Ervin Martin
David Horst
Luetta
Grace
Harry Horst
Edwin Horst
Noah
Amos Horst
Aaron
Hettie Buckwalter
Maggie Weaver
Mattie Sensenig
Daniel
Melvin Horst
Emma
Martha Horst
Mary A. Weaver
John A. Weaver
David Eberly
Henry Fox
Mary E. Sheaffer and Lloyd Rutt Wed at Denver Parsonage
Miss Mary E. Sheaffer of Ephrata and Lloyd E. Rutt of this borough were married at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Reform Church Denver. The ring ceremony was performed by Rev. W. S. Brendle at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Sheaffer
Ephrata
Lloyd E. Rutt
St. John’s Reformed Church
Denver
W. S. Brendle
Andes and Herman couple wed in Intercourse home
Miss Nora A. Herman daughter of Mr and Mrs Melo Herman of Upper Leacock township and Paul L Andes son of Mr and Mrs Charles Andes of Akron were married at 9 a m last Thursday by Bishop Abram Martin at his Intercourse home. They were unattended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora A. Herman
Melo Herman
Upper Leacock Township
Paul L. Andes
Charles Andes
Akron
Abram Martin
Intercourse
Kreider Swope Wedding in Zion Lutheran Leacock
A Thanksgiving evening ceremony at Zion Lutheran Leacock united Miss Mary Elizabeth Swope and John Lyte Kreider before about two hundred guests. The bride wore white satin with rose point lace, carried a white Bible, and was given away by her father. Matron of honor Rob ert Cooper and bridesmaids Margaret Poole and Mary Kreider wore rust and carried yellow chrysanthemums. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J Harold Mumper at St Pauls Lititz, with service details noted as the page continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Leacock
Mary Elizabeth Swope
Albert Swope
North State Street
Leola
John Lyte Kreider
Edwin Kreider
Witmer
J. Harold Mumper
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Lititz
Robert Cooper
Brownstown
Mary Kreider
Old Oaken Bucket and Local Happenings
The column notes no word from scouts in hunting camps with a single live possum rumor and a rabbit trip to Virginia yielding thirteen in the bag. Liberty Fire Company elects Ivan P. Lowry president and Harry K. Weaver fire chief as the borough supports stronger water service and efficient firefighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke Ames
Robert H. Wright
Virginia
Lewis Stoner Killed in Hinkletown Road Crash Near Ephrata
Lewis Martin Stoner of Ephrata formerly of New Holland died after a two-vehicle collision at the Hinkletown New Holland intersection on the Hinkletown road. Reuben Auker and relatives suffered minor injuries. An official coroner verdict ruled the death accidental due to a fractured skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Martin Stoner
New Holland
Ephrata
Hinkletown
Edward L. Stoner
William
Martindale-Voganville
Stoner
Reuben E. Auker
R. D
John D. Groff
Auker
Samuel Auker
Irvin Auker
Akron
New Hallandrom
John A. Hoffman
Hoffman
Aukers
Groff
Martindale-Voganville Road
New Holland Road
John Auker
Martindale
Mt. Airy
J. C. Henninger
Sev
School Boards Reorganize For New Year
Caernarvon Township elects Martin Shirk president and Eli Z. Martin vice president. Leacock Township selects Enos H. Blackbill president and J Alvin Ames vice president. New Holland reelects H Earle Wright president with Charles S Zwally treasurer and John H Martin secretary. East Earl Township elects E H L Zimmerman president with P M Zimmerman vice president Hiam Wise secretary and Benjamin G Zimmerman treasurer. West Earl Township reelects B S Rupp president with Martin E Snyder as new vice president and Harry F Stauffer secretary. Daniel M Warner appointed treasurer last spring. Earl Township School Board to meet tomorrow for reorganizational session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caernarvon Township
Martin Shirk
Eli Z. Martin
John A. Styer
David B. Smoker
Leacock Township
Enos H. Blackbill
J. Alvin Ames
Ames
Intercourse
Elmer E Kling
Amos S. Esh
New Holland
H. Earle Wright
Charles S. Zwally
J. M. Smith
John H. Martin
Henry R. Fenninger
East Earl Township
E. HL. Zimmerman
P. M. Zimmerman
Hiam Wise
Benjamin G. Zimmerman
Paul M. Sensenich
West Earl Township
B. S. Rupp
Brownstown
Martin E. Snyder
Harry F. Stauffer
Daniel M. Warner
Earl Township
Obituary for Walter W. Rutter of Lancaster County
Walter W. Rutter fifty four of New Holland died at home from heart trouble. He served in the Spanish American War with Company L 16th Infantry and spent five years in the Philippines. He was a member of United Spanish War Veterans Foresters and local fruit grower associations. Survived by wife Maggie Diem son Martin and brothers Harry and Charles. Funeral at home then Mt Airy Evangelical Church burial Woodward Hill cemetery with New Holland Legion Post military honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W. Rutter
New Holland
R. D
Martin and
Catherine Rutter
Lancaster
Philippine Islands
United Spanish War Veterans of
the Foresters, of
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Maggie Diem
Martin
Harry
Charles
Mt. Airy
American Legion Post Names Committees at December Meeting
At the regular December gathering the American Legion Post of the borough arranged its Christmas party with oranges and a Santa. The commander named Service Officer John Renninger and formed Trial Board Chester Baxter Harry Shaub Gilbert Overly. Membership Charles Mentzer Paul Stone John Renninger. Sons of Legion Paul Stone Clinton Rollman Dr. C S Duttenhofer Gilbert Overly. Americanization Hal Brown Raymond Gensemer Harry Kochel. Christmas Party John Renninger Charles Mentzer Wayne B Ranck. Property Committee Henry Fenninger Wayne B Ranck Paul Stone. Employment Committee Charles A Mentzer William Ix Robert Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
John Renninger
Chester Baxter
Harry Shaub
Gilbert Overly
Charles Mentzer
Paul Stone
Sons of Legion
Clinton Rollman
Dr. C. S. Duttenhofer
Mrs Moses S Eby Dies After Lingering Illness in Gap
Mrs Edna Sarah Eby age 44 wife of Moses S Eby of Gap died at 2 26 am Wednesday at her home after a two year illness. She was a member of Belle Vue Presbyterian Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion. Survived by husband, father Charles W Delp Reading, brothers Walter Delp Warren Delp Reading and sister Mrs Harold Clouser Reading plus Mrs Irwin Bretz Flemington N J. Private services Saturday 2 30 pm at the home with interment in Ebys Cemetery Monterey. Friends may call Friday 7 to 9 pm at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Sarah Dbby
Moses S. Eby
Gap
Bellevue Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Charles W. Delp
Reading
Walter Delp
Harold Clouser
Irwin Bretz
Flemington
N. J
Warren Delp
Birdsboro
Eby’s Cemetery
Monterey
Lancaster County Firemen Meet at Lampeter School
About 200 firemen from Lancaster County gathered at West Lampeter High School for the monthly meeting. Thirty two companies attended, F H Gaige gave the main address, and Fire Marshal Knier reported on seventeen fires. Fifty one and a half hours were logged, saving property valued at 45 696 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County Firemen's Association
West Lampeter High School
F. H. Gaige
Millersville State Teachers College
Paul Z. Knier
Chiefs’ Association
Uth
Quarryville
Christmas Entertainment and Bee at Centerville
Centerville School hosts a Christmas entertainment and spelling bee on Friday December 13 at 7 30 p m one and a half miles north of Intercourse J Bby Leman teacher Two spelling classes and an old time rapid addition class offer three prizes each Special music will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Intercourse
J. Bby Leman
Card of Thanks for Lewis MC Stoner
The Stoner Family expresses gratitude to all who offered sympathy comfort and floral tributes during the sudden death of their son and brother Lewis MC Stoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis MC. Stoner
Stoner
Local contractor undergoes operation at St Josephs Hospital
Herbert Hernold Gibenshade, a hauling contractor from the borough, underwent surgery at St Josephs Hospital in Lancaster and is reported to be recovering rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hernold Gibenshade
St. Joseph's Hospital
Lancaster
Obituary of Jacob L. McAfee East Nantmeal farmer
Jacob L. McAfee fifty two East Nantmeal township farmer died on Monday from a complication of diseases. He was a son of the late Jacob and Martha Moffecker McAfee and an expert agriculturalist who operated farms most of his life. Survived by his wife Anna Thomas McAfee six children Mary wife of Clyde Lockart Pughtown Thomas E East Nantmeal Margaret L at home Ida May wife of Theodor Shannon Churchtown George and Walter at home four sisters Emma widow of William Miller Margaret wife of William McElroy Laura wife of Walter Benny Florence wife of Harvey Bachman and fourteen grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob L. McAfee
Nantmeal
Mr. McAfee
Jacob
Martha Moffecker McAfee
Anna Thomas McAfee
Mary
Clyde Lockart
Pughtown
Thomas E
East Nantmeal
Margaret L
Ida May
Caroline S Fisher Dies at 2 a.m. of Pneumonia
Caroline S. Fisher of the township passed away at 2 a.m. after a brief illness due to pneumonia. The death notice records her passing and notes her residence in the local township community.
Liberty Fire Company Elects Weaver as Fire Chief
County Fire Marshal Paul Z. Knier addressed the Liberty Fire Company annual meeting praising the late Chief C R Bair. Elected officers include Fire Chief H K Weaver and President Ivan P Lowry with trustees Aine Mentzer Harry Witman and Robert Witmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Z. Knier
Liberty Fire Company
Knier
C. R. Bair
Fire Chiefs’ Association
Ivan P. Lowry
H. H. Gehman
H. G. Nagle
D. H. Styer
H. K. Weaver
Edward Mellinger
Aine Mentzer
Harry Witman
Robert Witmer
H H. Gehman
Irvin R. Weaver
Relief Association
Conrad Comauf Seriously Hurt In Hunting Lodge Fall
Conrad Comauf fifty four of Groffdale was seriously injured when he fell down cellar steps at a Philipsburg Pennsylvania hunting lodge Sunday at 8 p.m. He remained unconscious with a fractured skull at Luck Haven hospital Thursday afternoon. Comauf, traveling with H. B. McCloskey and J. B. Garber Lancaster county men, tripped and fell. he was taken to the hospital and his family headed to Lock Haven after being notified. He works for Penn Dairies Inc. and is known in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Comauf
Groffdale
Philipsburg
Luck Haven Haven Hospital
Comaus
H. B McCloskey
J B Garber
Lancaster County
Edward Hewitt
Lock Haven
The
Penn Dairies, Inc
Reformed Ministers Elect Pentz as President in Lancaster
The Rev. Fred D. Pentz of Leacock was named president of the Reformed Ministers Association of Lancaster city and county at a Monday meeting held in First Reformed Church. E. S. LaMar was named vice president and Harry E. Sheppardson secretary. The 1936 program includes a May 4 meeting with Rev. C. George Bachman speaking on Rethinking Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. Pentz
Leacock
Reformed Ministers’ Association
Lancaster City
First Reformed Church
E. S. LaMar
Harry E. Shepardson
C. George Bachman
George B. Raezer
New Holland Lions Club to Host Hon John C Dight as Speaker
In Harrisburg Deputy Secretary of Internal Affairs Hon John C Dight will address the December meeting of the New Holland Lions Club. He previously spoke to the club and will discuss a Three Point Program to Reduce Real Estate Taxes. He was a speaker at the state Real Estate Brokers convention this week. Lions dinner invites non Lions from Council and the School Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Dight
Harrisburg
New Holland Lions Club
Farm Sale in Leacock Township To Abram King
Real estate agents report the sale of a 33 acre farm in Leacock township from Jacob Petersheim to Abram King on private terms. Possession to be given April first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Styer & Evans Real Estate
Jacob Petersheim
Leacock Township
Abram King
King's Daughters to Meet and Elect Officers
The King's Daughters will meet on Tuesday evening December 10 at 7 30 at Mrs Abe Levitt's home. The program includes special music and the election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Levitt
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. 0. Beck
Jeryldine Beck
Amos L. Seldomridge
Farmers National Bank
R N. Bowers
Horst— Weaver
Rutt—Sheaffer
Andes—Herman
Kreider
Swope
Spring Garden Hunting Club
Charlie Diller
Old Dominion
Esquime
Bob
Park
Ivan
Harry K. Weaver
Heap Much
Lewis Stoner
Hinkletown Pike
Erb
Laraitsnd Manheim
Camnerment
Tn Sdoining
Eastern End
Lancaster County Firemen
Lampeter
Caroline S. Fisher
Fire Company
Weaver
Marshal Knier
H. G Navle
D H. Styer
Sylvester Buch
Ira Bair
Allin Sheaffer
M. D. Good
Ame Mentzer
Hunting Lodge
F. D. Pentz
Lions Club
King’s Daughters
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