07 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1928
Page
1
A truncated wartime church notice mentions a missionary treasurer and assistant superintendent with names and roles, but the text is incomplete and difficult to interpret. It references a church decision and a Wednesday deadline or event but lacks clear details.
The Christian Endeavor held a sealed order meeting with prayer service last Sunday evening. Next Sunday’s program features "How Should A Christian's Christmas Be Different" hosted by Mrs. C. O. Ruos with Ruth Bair in charge and the topic "God's Gift to the World" in the worshipful Christ-centered program.
Mrs. R. E. Good visited friends in Manheim and Lititz over Friday and Saturday. Susan Shirk spent Tuesday with Geo Zell and family in Terre Hill. Leroy Wagner family joined Robert Tompson family in Camden New Jersey Sunday. Annie Fox stayed several days in Reading. Frank Kauffman and son Benjamin Shaul Wehach Althouse Strasburg H Mussér Leachey and Pauline Musser from Bareville visited John Mulder’s family Sunday.
A fragment from a local event notes a dinner honoring the Musselman family and friends from Leola to Gettysburg. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Geo Musselman and J. Z Musselman with many relatives listed. Rooms were decorated with yellow chrysanthemums and pink carnations.
Town owners urge youth and parents to stop using the Lutheran and Re formed cemetery as a playground. Disturbances occur as plants are crushed and grave markers scratched, desecrating sacred resting places of former citizens.
The Robinson Stores in New Holland, Churchtown, and Honey Brook plan a major Christmas merchandise push. Stores boast overflowing shelves and a 1929 Gift Suggestions circular to aid selections. Visitors urged to shop locally to save money for other Christmas purchases.
Seventy boys sign up for a prospective New Holland Boys Band with Lions Club support. Aimed at steady training under a director, the project recalls Isaac Witwer and his 1856 band, once regimental at the Civil War’s close, with strong local pride in a revived musical tradition.
Christmas Bazaar returns with gifts for friends available at Butter's Dining Room on Saturday December 8 at 10:00 sharp. The sale features pillow cases, buffet sets, table scarfs, doilies, bed room sets, bibs, aprons, nightgowns, slippers, towels and vanity sets among other items. Committee invites everyone to attend.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a borough club, members, and potential national ambitions, with incomplete lines referencing an aggregate tally and bank involvement. No clear names, dates, or events are discernible.
Community welfare drive totals show a slight rise as all collectors report increased contributions and the campaign momentum continues nationwide.
Clarence Leakey and Esther Shelley formerly of Denby Virginia now reside in Martindale were married at 5 00 p m Thanksgiving Day by Rev I B Good at his home between Goodville and Terre Hill Attendants were Chas Wenger and a sister of the bride The couple will reside in Martindale for the time being
Amos Root of Lititz and Cora Harboldt of Wellsville were married at 6 pm on Thanksgiving Day in a ceremony conducted by Bishop Noah H. Mack at his borough home. They will reside in Wellsville.
Noah M. Nolt of near Wogansville and Anna B. Sensening daughter of Mr and Mrs David Sensenig of near Spring Garden were married at the bride’s parents home on Thanksgiving Day by Bishop Joseph Hostetter. They were attended by John B. Sensenig Mary M. Nolt John M. Hoover and Elva M. Sensenig. A wedding dinner was served to ninety invited guests. They will reside near Spring Garden.
The Loyal Workers of the King's Daughters Circle will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening in December at 7 28 o'clock in the St Stephen Reformed Sunday School Room. Regular annual dues are to be paid and all members are urged to be present.
The Intercourse Association for the Detestation of Thieves and the Recovery of Stolen Property held its annual meeting December 1 at the American Legion Home in Intercourse. The board adopted in memoriam resolutions for three directors and elected new officers including Dr. E M Ranck as president.
The record lists numerous households from Graffdale Farmersville Weaverland New Holland and surrounding areas hosting relatives and friends for Sunday dinners Thanksgiving and weekend visits. It names hosting families such as Hurst Martin Kurtz and Buckwalter and guests including Weis Rhoads Reemsnyder and Lauder with extended trips to Reading Harrisburg Altoona and Lycoming County.
The report lists numerous Lancaster area residents and relatives visiting Philadelphia and Reading for Thanksgiving and weekend gatherings. It notes companions including Plotnick, Gute kunst, Herr, Bair, Storb, Gish, Musser, Supplee, and Doerr among others, with travels to Atlantic City and Lakehurst tied to holiday visits.
The Women's Missionary Society of Ranch's Church plans its regular monthly gathering at the home of Mia Luther Diem this Saturday afternoon December 8.
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