Baby Bee Club plans contest with 600 pound average
The New Holland Baby Bee Club received their baby beeves on Monday with an average weight between 600 and 600 pounds. Members listed include Richard Ames, Rufus and Andrew Martin, Ruth A. Martin, J Paul Martin, Elmer Sensenig, Harold Martin, Paul Weaver, Chester Eby, John Eby, Morris Sauder, Norman Reeser and others from New Holland East Earl Bareville Kinzer and surrounding areas. Continued on Page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Baby Bee Club
Richard Ames
Harrison Kling
New Holland
Rufus
Andrew Martin
Henry Martin
East Earl
Ruth A. Martin
John H. Martin
Paul Martin
J. Paul Z. Martin
D. W. Martin, Jr
Elmer, Jr
Mabel Sensenig
Elmer M. Sensenig
Harold H. Martin
Clayton Martin
Paul and
Mervin Weaver
Ivan G. Weaver
Bareville
Chester
John Eby
Chester W. Eby
Kinzer
Morris Sauder
Eli Sauder
Norman Reeser
John U
Republican Club Meeting Monday Night in New Holland
The Young Men's Republican Club of New Holland holds a smoker with its regular meeting on Monday night December 19 at 7 30 p m in the Legion Home. Prof F F Bailey of Rothville will be guest speaker. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young Men’s Republican Club of
New Holland
Legion Home
F. F. Bailey
Rothville
Constant Workers' Class Plans for Christmas Party
The Constant Workers will hold their annual Christmas party and class meeting Tuesday evening December 20 at 6 30 p m in the Parish House basement. Each member is asked to bring a ten cent Christmas gift and a box lunch.
Justice of the Peace Henry Styer in Lancaster Hospital
Local Justice of the Peace and real estate and insurance agent David H. Styer has been hospitalized in Lancaster General since last Thursday for observation after an attack of appendicitis. He is expected to undergo surgery on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Styer
Lancaster General Hospital
Card of Thanks for Silver Gift to New son Harry Lyle Jr
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lyle thank the Booster Club of Frank II and Sons for presenting a silver set as a gift to their new son Harry Lyle Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lyle
Booster Club of
Frank II and Sons
Harry Lyle, Jr
Aged New Holland Woman Testifies in Garrett Case
An 88 plus year old New Holland resident testified for an hour at a private Kendig home in Garrett fortune probe. The hearing, attended by thirteen men with documents, clarified a baptismal record name and connections to the defendants while a Kendig grandson was photographed and gifted small sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Garrett
D. R. Kendig
Jackson Street
Witmer
Kendig
Keith Kendig
Dorothy Wenger Weds in Paradise Thanksgiving Ceremony
Miss Dorothy Jane Wenger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos C. Wenger of Gordonville R1, married at St Johns United Brethren Church Paradise on Thanksgiving afternoon. Rev C A Snavely officiated. Attendants included Matron of honor Mrs Lester Homan and bridesmaid Mrs Charles Kreider. Best man Charles Kreider. ushers Alvin Shirk and James Clemson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jane Wenger
Amos C. Wenger
Gordonville
R. 1
St. Johns’ United Brethren Church
Paradise
C. A. Snavely
Lester Homan
Charles Kreider
Alvin Shirk
James Clemson
Wright Bakery Legacy and Local School News Highlight December 15 1888
The item recalls Robert K. Wright a New Holland baker injured when his mules caused a wagon accident during bread delivery. It notes Wright’s 1882 start and 1896 death, with successors R. Howard Wright F. Lacey Wright and grandsons Robert H. Wright H. Earle Wright. It mentions Leacock School Board heating Hollow School with steam, postmaster race, Blue Ball Lyceum officers, and a debate on pride’s impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert K. Wright Baker
New Holland
Robert K. Wright
Wright Bread
R. Howard Wright
F. Lacey Wright
Robert H. Wright
H. Earle Wright
Abe
Wright
Wright Bakery
Leacock School
Hollow School
Blue Ball Lyceum
E. S. Geist
C. S. Weaver
Lizzie Weaver
G. O. Rutt
S. W. Witmer
Twenty Five Years Ago December 18 1918 Fishing Party
A short notice notes a fishing party led by Eu with more details continued on page four. The blurb hints at a community gathering or excursion on the waterways and references continued coverage on page four.
Obituary of Mrs Fannie Raezer Geigley of New Holland
Mrs Fannie Raezer Geigley ninety four widow of George Geigley died at her home 300 East Main Street New Holland at 6 20 pm Saturday from infirmities of age She was the oldest resident of New Holland and is survived by brothers Matthias Raezer Ephrata Franklin Raezer this borough resided with whom she lived Rev George B Raezer Lititz and sister Mrs Mary M Schlauch Philadelphia A member of St Stephen Reformed Church for more than seventy five years Services were held at her home at 2 pm Wednesday with a second service at 2 15 pm in St Stephen s Reformed Church Interment in adjoining cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Raezer Geigley
George Geigley
East Main Street
New Holland
Matthias Raezer
Ephrata
Franklin Raezer
George B. Raezer
Lititz
Mary M. Schlauch
Philadelphia
St. Stephen Rearmed Church
St. Stephen’s Reformed Church
Miss Mary Hershey Dies After Long Illness
Miss Mary Hershey thirty died at 9 30 a m Wednesday at the home of her parents Joseph M and Magdalena Hershey of Kinzer She had been ill ten years Survived by sister Maggie and brother Roy Private services will be held at 1 30 p m Saturday at the home with public services at 2 p m in Kinzer Mennonite church Interment in the adjoining cemetery Friends may call 7 to 9 p m today at the home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hershey
Joseph M
Magdalena Hershey
Kinzer
Maggie
Roy
Kinzer Mennonite Church
Fifty Years in Business Ends With Bizarre Misreadings
A Lancaster area tale recounts Charles M. Diller facing unexpected praise for his half century in business. His sister’s call reveals a sold egg discrepancy, while a trip for Christmas shopping leads to a suspenseful search for Blanche Russell and Mrs. Kendig, ending hours later after a misadventure around town.
New Holland Welfare Drive Reaches $940 Total
The New Holland Welfare drive reports $940.50 contributed so far with additional pledges expected to be paid soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Shooting Match at Weaver's Gas Station December 17
A shooting match will be held on Saturday December 17 1938 at 1 30 p m at Weaver's Gas Station Church Town. Home raised turkeys will be the prizes. Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver’s
Churchtown
Post Office Extends Hours Through December Weeknights
The local Post Office will stay open until eight o'clock on Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings December 21 22 and 28 for public convenience.
Spelling Bee to Benefit School Piano Fund
A spelling bee and entertainment are set for the West Terre Hill schoolhouse in East Earl township this Friday at 7 30 p m. Proceeds will buy a piano for the school. Mrs Elva Ebersole of Ephrata teaches the entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Terre Hill
East Earl Township
Elva Ebersole
Ephrata
Christmas Card Party at American Legion Home
Christmas card party held at the American Legion Home on Tuesday at 8:30 p m with prizes including turkeys. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Story of Long Ago pageant at White Horse church
A Christmas pageant titled A Story of Long Ago will be presented by members of the White Horse Evangelical Congregational Sunday school on Sunday evening at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Horse
Preach in Trinity Church by Rev J C Nicholas
Rev J C Nicholas of Landsville will preach at Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday morning at 10:30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Nicholas
D.D
Landisville
Trinity Lutheran Church
Christmas Pageants At Two Churches In Region
The United Brethren church hosts The Shepherd's Vision a nativity pageant Sunday December 18 at 7 30 pm with Sunday school led by Mrs Robert Wright and guests from Zion Evangelical Lutheran church Leacock. A cantata The Coming of the King is sung by Zion's choir December 18 at 4 pm with listed soloists and a full roster of choir members. The Festival of the Nativity is set for December 24 at 11 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Robert Wright
Serena Groff
Marian Frankhouser
Irene Ranck
Mildred Palmer
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Leacock
Bethlehem
Eugene Browne
Robert Cooper
Warren Greiner
Lillian Leicy
Minerva McElroy
Elinor Harnish
Arlene Hilton
Mary Sheaffer
Thelma Wenzel
Grace Hornberger
Walter Frank
Mary Weaver
George Greiner
Anna Harnish
John Cooper
Marvin Twutchins
Anna Mearig
Earl Echternach
Carol Service at Trinity Church Christmas Eve
Trinity Lutheran church conducts its annual carol service at 11 p m on Christmas Eve prepared by the Constant Workers Class. The program centers on singing with both vocal and instrumental numbers to honor the solemn occasion. Public invited to attend and join in the carols. Full program to be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Christmas Eve Program At M E Church Set
The Metho dist Episcopal church will host a Christmas service on December 20 at 7 30 p m with a program of songs recitations dramas and music. Cast includes Martin the Cobbler Rev Franke and Mrs Blackburn plus a choir and girls sextet. A trumpet solo closes the musical scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Davy Lee Yunginger
Keith Kendig
Harvey
Shue
Jesus
Janice Rickard
Thomas Kurtz
Edward Timm
James Eby
Harry Shaub, Jr
Santa
Mary Elizabeth Yunginger
Glenn Smith
John Sweigart
Billy Kurtz
Donald Wassman
Lee Reese
Virginia Brendle
Donald Smith
Louise Ludwig
Janet Sweigart
Frank Ludwig
Aylene Johnson
Alice Johnson
Nettie Brendle
Dorothy Mentzer
Margaret Kurtz
Shirley Rickard
United Brethren Church Christmas Party Program
Parents and friends are urged to attend the United Brethren church Children Division Christmas party on Saturday at 2 30 p m. The program features hymns, recitations by the Junior and Beginners groups, prayers by Rev F C Aungst, and a Christmas story. Gifts for Quincy Orphanage will be given at the offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madonna
Ira Musser
LeRoy Martin
Angel of Annunciation
Elizabeth Davis
Dorothy Brown
Betty Weaver
Wise Men
Frank Barr
Mark Mellinger
Richard Landes
Shepherds
James Clemson
Daniel Oehme
Harvey Mohler
Carl Weaver
Harold Plank
Shepherd Boy
James Myers
Evelyn Lowry
Frances Clemson
Mildred Diller
Helen Weaver
Verna Groff
Torchbearer
Margaret Dunlap
United Brethren Orphanage
Old People’s Home
Quincy
United Brethren Church
F. C. Aungst
Carl Clemson
Lorena Snader
Bobby Myers
Jimmy Wagner
Mary Bair
Shirley Ruess
Glenn Houck
Betty Plank
Wilbur Neff
Douglas Myers
Frank Seidhof
Patsy Musser
Betty Lou Smith
Donald Seidhof
Evelyn Kurtz
Jean Groff
Clarence Deim
Pauline Russell
Jean Brubaker
Robert Brill
Richard Brill
Dolly
Ruth Collins
Lee Miller
Dorothy Dickinson
Daddy
Billy Hoff
Carl Wright
Ellis Esbenshade
Galen Myers
Jesus
Robert Esbenshade
Willis McCarty
John McCarty
Richard Weidman
Robert Collins
Harold Landis
Harold Wright
Jean Roland
Annabel Wagner
Manger
School
Robert Wright
K D Circle Plans To Pack Food Baskets
The Loyal Workers Circle of the Kings Daughters Society in New Holland met to organize Christmas baskets. Members appointed sympathy committees for West and East New Holland. Local theatre will accept canned foods for admission on December 19 to aid the Christmas effort. Officers were inducted for the coming term and include Yost, Good, Warner, Irons, Foust, and Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
King’s Daughters Society of
New Holland
Anna Harner
Lee Stauffer
West New Holland
Mary Russell
East New Holland
Ada Mellinger
R. B. Good
King's Daudters
Paul F. Esbenshade
Charles F. Yost
Amos R. Good
H. C. Warner
Sydney Irons
Wilson Foust
R. E. Good
St. Luke
Helping Hand Class Elects Officers At Trinity Lutheran
The Helping Hand Class of Trinity Lutheran Sunday school elected officers during an evening meeting at Mrs. P. R. Wentz home with fifteen members present. New officers include President Mrs. P. F. Esbenshade and Vice President Miss Florence Brimmer with other posts filled by Mrs. Blaine Shirk, Mrs. Ralph Roseboro, Mrs. George Townsley, and Mrs. Benjamin Zimmerman Blue Ball. Gifts were exchanged after games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
P. R. Wentz
P. F. Esbenshade
Florence Brimmer
Blaine Shirk
Ralph Roseboro
George Townsley
Benjamin Zimmerman
Mrs. Martha Musselman Celebrates 75th Birthday
Mrs. Martha Musselman of this borough was honored with a surprise birthday dinner on Monday evening for her 75th anniversary. Her four daughters organized the event, joined by family members including Roy Hooker Franklin Royer and Ethel Brubaker, who attended along with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Musselman
Harry W. Hooker
Enos R. Royer
Frank S. Harnish
Marvin V. Brubaker
Musselman
Mr. Royer
Mr. Brubaker
Franklin
Roy Hooker
Martha
Herbert Royer
Benjamin
Ray
Ethel Brubaker
New Christmas Lighting Makes Streets Attractive
The main street displays new lighted stars with white bulbs enhancing Christmas lighting. Chains of colored lights also have more bulbs than in prior years. A Lions Club committee raised funds from local business and professional people. More stars may be added next year due to their appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Admission to New Holland Theatre For Canned Goods
On Monday December 19 the price of admission to the New Holland Theatre will be canned goods or food produce. Items will be given to the local King's Daughters to pack Christmas baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Theatre
King’s Daughters
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baby Beef Club
Paul Myer
Republican Club
Louise Kendig
Kendigs
Myers
Wenger
C. G. Bachman
Fannie R. Geigley
Miss Mary Hershey
Charles M. Diller
Charley
Diller
Blanch
Mrs. Kendig
Blanche
Leola
Lancaster
Trinity Church
Zion Lutheran
M. E. Church Program
U. B. Church
K. D. Circle
Helping Hand
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