Girls Form Local Scout Troop Preparatory Group Organized
Tuesday evening the Girl Scout preparatory group in New Holland, led by Miss Frieda Knepper and Dorothy Stokes, met to pass tenderfoot requirements. Nine girls, including Betty Aston and Virginia Brendle, study knots, signs, pledge, and story telling while seeking to establish a permanent troop and raise funds for books and uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Preparatory
Junior Service Club
Betty Aston
Virginia Brendle
Jane Evans
Helen Kochel
Gladys Lowry
Mary Jane Myers
Charlotte Sweigart
June Weber
Jane Witmer
United States of America
Frieda Knepper
Dorothy Stokes
Girl Scout
J. Herbert Evans
R. E. Whitmore
George W. Wilt
Ellis H. Metford
Clarion
New Holland
Boy Scout Organization
J Paul Graybill Becomes New Bishop at Weaverland
J Paul Graybill former minister of the Weaverland Mennonite district was chosen by lot as bishop at services in the Weaverland Mennonite church He succeeds the late Bishop John M Lauder More than 1400 persons attended the ordination and service details covered the ceremonial order and speakers from multiple Mennonite leaders
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Paul Graybill
Weaverland Mennonite
Lot
John M. Lauder
Graybill
Noah Riss
Young Farmer Pinched Under Home-Made Tractor Near New Holland
Weaver Horst aged 22 was pinned under a tractor after it overturned on a farm south of New Holland. Attendants freed him after about a half hour. the gear shift struck his side and battery acid and gasoline spilled. He received medical aid and was said to be recovering with possible rib fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver Horst
New Holland
Lewis Ranck
Levi Ranck
Isaac Diem
Melvin, Eberly
Samuel Auker
Henry Martin
Florst
Clayton S. Overly
J. M. Wenger
Terre Hill
Horst
Blue Ball
Private Sale of Nine‑Room House in Ephrata Area
Nine room house with all conveniences and hardwood floors offered by Mrs Ada Mellinger of Ephrata Pennsylvania. Township tax status noted. property near New Holland borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Ada Mellinger
Ephrata
Don not wash pavements a safety first tip
A December 7 1889 note urges readers not to wash pavements as icy sidewalks threaten safety. The column pokes fun at Centerville mischief and recalls a disturbance in Intercourse. It highlights Lancaster electric streetcar plans and mentions widows in Elizabethtown, then cites a Carpenters Union demand for a nine hour day at twenty cents an hour until May and summer continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Clarion
Intercourse
Lancaster
Elizabethtown
Carpenters’ Union of
Lancaster City
Marriage of Lydia Martin and Elmer Martin
Lydia Martin daughter of Samuel and Mrs Martin of Goodville married Elmer Martin son of Emanuel Martin of Brownstown in a ceremony at the bride’s home. Bishop Moses B. Horning of Bareville officiated. A reception for about one hundred followed. The couple will reside near Brownstown after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Martin
Samuel Martin
Near
Goodville
Elmer Martin
Emanuel Martin
Brownstown
Moses B. Horning
Bareville
Shimp Eshelman and Shimp Wed in Winchester Church
Miss Helen May Eshelman daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac A Eshelman Terre Hill and Clarence Shimp son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Shimp Denver R D were married in the First Reformed church Winchester Virginia on Saturday by Rev Stephen Flickinger. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Walter Warner of Salisbury and now reside on a farm at Denver R D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen May Eshelman
Isaac A. Eshelman
Terre Hill
Clarence Shimp
Samuel Shimp
Denver
R. D
First Reformed Church
Winchester
Virginia
Stephen Flickinger
Walter Warner
Salisbury
Nolt Horst Nuptials Set in Bareville Home
Miss Mildred W Horst daughter of Mr and Mrs David G Horst Bareville and Paul M Nolt son of Mr and Mrs Samuel O Nolt New Holland were married on Saturday December 2 at 5 30 p m by Bishop Mahlon Witmer at his borough home. Attendants were Alta H Burkhart Narvon and Adam Ebershade New Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred W. Horst
David G. Horst
Bareville
Paul M. Nolt
Samuel O. Nolt
New Holland
Mahlon Witmer
Alta H. Burkhart
Narvon
Adam Esbenshade
St Stephen Ladies Aid Admits Four New Members
The St Stephen Reformed church Ladies Aid Society met in the church social rooms. Mrs Irvin R Weaver read the Bible Christmas story and Mrs E H Metford led Christmas carol singing. Four new members were welcomed: Mrs Kirk Foulke Mrs Harry Boyer Mrs Amos Mentzer and Mrs Henry Steinman. Christmas baskets will be distributed to shut ins and the needy during the holidays. Hostesses were Mrs Wilson Duck Mrs Lillian Benkett Mrs J P Rutter and Miss Missouri Varns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Irvin R. Weaver
E. H. Metford
Kirk Foulke
Harry Boyer
Amos Mentzer
Henry Steinman
Wilson Duck
Lillian Benkett
J. P. Rutter
Missouri Varns
New Holland Women’s Club Hosts Reading Event
Miss Margaret Dunlap hosted the New Holland Business and Professional Women’s Club on Monday. Ruth Freyberger Anna Diller and Virginia Hoffman read from Stories of American Industry covering glass furniture and perfume. Games and refreshments followed. The annual Christmas party and regular meeting are set for December 18 at Virginia Dunlap’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Dunlap
New Holland Business and Professional Women’s Club
Ruth Freyberger
Anna Diller
Virginia Hoffman
Virginia Dunlap
The Old Oaken Bucket Holiday Column
The column previews Christmas behavior for young readers and poses light questions about wild ducks and a duck hunting incident with Bob Wright. It notes ducks that appeared spoiled before death and mentions Pop Dunlap’s dogs, and hints at Doc Rutter’s deer hunting trip with the Bee Tree Hunting Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc” Rutter
Bee Tree Hunting Club
Trinity Lutheran Church to Host December Services
Rev George W Wilt will preach on Judgment at 10 30 Sunday December 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church The Junior Choir led by William D Burley will provide music The Sunday School meets at 9 30 with a lecture series The Young People Society meets 7 00 Sunday evening The Men s Club Christmas Party features Rev W 8 Brendle of Denver and Trinity orchestra led by Weaver Hagey Attendees asked to bring a ten cent wrapped gift to share All community members invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Wilt
Trinity Lutheran Church
William D. Burley
Young People’s Society
Weaver Hagey
Trinity Men’s Club
W. 8. Brendle
Denver
Trinity Orchestra
Holiday lights brighten New Holland during Christmas season
Shops and streets glow as the Lions Club extends street illumination from Custer to Brimmer Avenues. Businesses decorate with evergreen wreaths and star forms, drawing shoppers despite blackouts overseas. Merchants tout value and savings, urging readers to consider local offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Obituary for Harry M. Shirk 67 in this borough
Harry M. Shirk sixty seven of this borough died Wednesday morning at his residence on Jackson street from a heart attack. He had been ill since Thanksgiving. Daughter Mrs Emery Witwer found the body and summoned Dr Arthur F E Martin deputy coroner who certified death. He belonged to Lodge No 45 Foo and A M Lancaster and the Lancaster Lodge of Perfection Knights of the Golden Eagle New Holland. Survived by children Lawrence Blue Ball Helen Rollin Wolfe Clara Emery Witwer Ruth Paul Miller six grandchildren two sisters Mrs Louise Diller Reading and Mrs Sue Martin Philadelphia and one brother Jacob New Holland. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 pm from Es benshade Funeral Home 145 West Main Street private interment New Holland Lutheran cemetery. Friends may call Saturday 7 to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Shirk
Jackson Street
West Main Street
New Holland Lutheran Cemetery
Edward Snader Buried In Local Cemetery Services
The remains of Edward White Snader who died in Los Angeles were buried in the Reform cemetery in this borough on Saturday morning at 11 o clock with services. The body was cremated. He was a brother of Mrs. W Stuart Cramer of Lancaster and Isaac H A Snader of Quarryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward White Snader
Los Angeles
Reformed
W. Stuart Cramer
Lancaster
Isaac HA. Snader
Quarryville
Quarryville Choir to Perform Sacred Music Here
The St Pauls Reformed church choir from Quarryville will present a sacred music program at St Stephen Reformed church Sunday at 7 p m. Director Miss Leola J Miller accompanies by Mr John A Phillips. Soloists include Mrs Lena G Reyolds Miss Hazel Windle soprano Mrs Vera B Forbes contralto James P Forbes tenor John W Steele baritone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
Quarryville
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Leola J. Miller
John A. Phillips
Lena G. Reyolds
Hazel Windle
Vera B. Forbes
James P. Forbes
John W. Steele
King's Daughters to Meet for Christmas Party
The Loyal Workers Circle of King's Daughters will hold its regular meeting and annual Christmas party on Tuesday December 12 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs C M Groff. Ten cent gifts will be exchanged and members are reminded to bring cookies as announced previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Workers Circle of
King’s Daughters
United Brethren Church Plans Christmas Cantata Series
The United Brethren Church announces Christmas programs including the cantata Bethlehem by Jo Maunder performed by the choir on Sunday December 17 at ten p m. The Sun day School Children will hold their Christmas party Saturday December 25 at 2 p m. The main Sunday School program is scheduled for Sunday December 24 at 9 a m with a dramatic program The Songs of Christmas following the Sunday School session. The pastor will deliver a brief Christmas message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Bethlehem
Jo. Maunder
Infant Baptized in Lancaster Home Rite
Elizabeth Ann Greiner infancy baptized at home in Lancaster R. 5 on Tuesday December 5 by Rev. John B. McClellan of Zion Lutheran Church Leacock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ann Greiner
Charles F. Greiner
Lancaster
R. 5
John B. McClellan
Zion Lutheran Church
Leacock
Liberty Fire Company elects Schnader as president
Llewellyn Schnader was elected president of Liberty Fire Company at the annual election held Wednesday night. Officers chosen include William Koehler as vice president Henry Nagle secretary David Steer treasurer Harry Weaver chief engineer Howard Irwin and William Sullivan trustees. Omar Brubaker named new member and auditing committee named Robert Yoder. a public card party raised funds for the building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn Schnader
Liberty Fire Company
Belo
William 2
Bo Koehel
Henry Go Nagle
David HW. Steer
Harry K. Weaver
Tee
Edward Millinger
Howard Irwin
Willian Suullivarn
Petteoe Cates
Ar Fey
Tian Osboy
Taek
Bet
Wolhs
Bahia
Tbbpiteck
Walliany Keehel
Jeha Lb Wehler
Robert Yoder
Omar Brubaker
Paradise District Scout Troop Plan Emerges in Assembly
A district meeting of Toy Scout Troop representatives was held in the Structure Be dy Wohl Ferschchtneg ahos area with Robert Leann of Bird-in-Hand named temporary chairman. Local reps George Ss, Townsley, and Lee W. Stauffer report New Holland and Terre Hill troops remain undecided about district status, possibly joining the Ephrata district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pariedhec
Gap
Strasturs
New Holland
Robert Leann
Bird-in-Hand
George Ss. Townsley
Lee W. Stauffer
Terre Hill
Ephrata
Churches unite for New Holland men's rally plan
Committee of representatives from various church men's groups in New Holland will meet tonight at 8 p.m. in the Farmers National Bank building to organize a joint rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of New Holland
Farmers National Bank
Russia Tackles Finland Like Hitler Touched Czecho Slovakia
The commentary notes Russia using tactics seen in Germany against Czecho Slovakia Poland and Austria. It argues Stalin out-hittering Hitler, while Finland receives wartime aid from winter conditions. It also discusses a booming U.S. business outlook and potential war material production ahead of a broader conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Finland
Germany
Czecho-Slovakia
Poland
Austria
Stalin
Hitler
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Weaverland
Hershey
J. L. Stauffer
Eastern Mennonite School
Harrisonburg
Richard Danner
Hanover
Arthur Ruth
Chalfonte
Montgomery County
Christian A. Martin
Chambersburg
Denton Martin
Maugensville
Noah H. Mack
Amos Horst
Akron
Christian Lehman
Central Manor
C. G. Bachman
Martin—Martin
Shimp—Eshelman
Nolt—Horst
St. Stephen Ladies’ Aid
Santa
Bob Wright
Bob
Pop’ Dunlap
The
Ois
Ther
Emery Witwer
Lodge No. 45, Foo and
A. M
Lancaster Lodge of Perfection, Knights of the Golden Eagle
Edward Snader
Quarryville Choir
U. B
Schnader
Relief Association
Paradise
America
Congress
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