Stephen Lapp Fatally Hurt by Gas Engine
Stephen Lapp sixty two of Gordonville R D 1 died at Lancaster General hospital Sunday night from head injuries after falling while attempting to start a gas engine. Found by his son, he was treated at the scene by Dr Wentz before being taken to hospital. He leaves a wife Susan Stoltzfus and four children. Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed in Myers' cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Lapp
Gordonville
R. D
Lancaster General Hospital
J. F. Trexler
Paul RR Wentz
Wentz
Lapp
John Lapp
Susan Stoltzfus
Mary
John King
Katie
Noah Yook
John
B. B. Stoltzfus Mill
Joseph Lapp
Isaac Lapp
Near Intercourse
Benjamin Launtz
Skelp Level
Fanny
John E. Stoltzfus
Graffdale
Moses Lapp
Bareville
Myers’ Cemetery
W C T U Holds Meeting At Alta Diller Home
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday evening at Miss Alta Diller's home. Mrs. Asinie Dissinger led worship reading Matt 2. Readings included The World Enriching Book the Bible by Diller, The English Bible in Public Life by Ludwig, A Modern Guide for Ancient Pathways by Sensenig. A letter from the state treasurer of Hold Fast Union was read. A prayer meeting followed with prayers for the temperance cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Alta Diller
Asinie Dissinger
Ludwig
Young People Council Plans Christmas Carols Across Localities
The Lancaster County Sunday School Association youth council met at Ranck's United Brethren Church and decided to sing Christmas carols on Christmas Eve in Terre Hill Bridgeville Churchtown Goodville Blue Ball Futterville Narvon and nearby areas. The group will meet at Ranck's church and welcomes anyone to join. Refreshments and a social hour closed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster ‘County
Birth of Daughter for Harold Kendig Family
Mr and Mrs Harold Kendig of this borough announce the birth of a daughter at 12 05 am yesterday at St Josephs hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kendig
St. Joseph's Hospital
Fire Chief urges aid to avert holiday fires
Fire Chief H K Weaver warns of dangers from flimsy decorations and candles as Christmas season begins. He urges checking electricals, disposing of dry trees, and proper fire safety like screening fireplaces and knowing to roll on the floor if clothing catches fire. He advises keeping extinguisher or water nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Weaver
Personal notes from Selinsgrove and area families
Mr and Mrs Thomas Ulrich and grandson Jimmy Ulrich of Selinsgrove spend Christmas with Rev Frank Ulrich and family. Several local residents attend funerals and visit relatives including Mrs Ellen Hillard in Harrisburg and Mrs Kate Roland in New York City. Families travel to Millersville New Castle Drexel Hill Union Grove and Gap for events and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ulrich
Jimmy Ulrich
Selinsgrove
Frank Ulrich
Frank Aungst
Clarence
Robert
Ida
Ada Howard
Millersville
Anngst
Christian Herr
Ralph Roland
Philadelphia
Kate Roland
David H. Styer
Blaine L. Shirk
Ellen Hillard
Harrisburg
Seegar Roland
New York City
John Bruchart
New Castle
John T. Hope
Drexel Hill
Amos Martin
Lester
Miriam
Frank Martin
White Horse
Joseph Weaver
Weaverland
Paul Dombach
Lancaster
Susanna
Anna Mary Martin
Gap
Barton Lauder
Union Grove
Jonathan Ernst
Ada B Petersheim Dies at 29 in Intercourse Home
Ada B Petersheim wife of Samuel S Petersheim of near Intercourse died Wednesday at 5 20 am at home from pneumonia. She leaves daughter Susan and siblings Isaac Stoltzfus Morgan town Simon Omar Morris Jr Jacob Nancy Zook all of Honey Brook, grandmother Lydia Zook and grandfather Menno Beiler. Services Friday at 12 30 pm at Jacob Lapp home near Intercourse with interment in Gordonville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada B. Petersheim
Twentynine
Samuel S. Petersheim
Intercourse
Morris
Susan Beiler Zook
Honey Brook
Susan
Isaac Stoltzfus
Morgantown
Simon
Omar
Morris, Jr
Jacob
Nancy Zook
Lydia Zook
Talmage
Menno Beiler
Jacob Lapp
Gordonville Cemetery
Police Seek Bad Check Passeur Puiessen Arrested in Alabama
Richard Puiessen of Montgomery county posed as a Philadelphia Scout executive and was held in Opp Alabama by police awaiting instructions from Lancaster county authorities on a bad check charge. He was released after refusing transportation costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Puiessen
Montgomery County
Philadelphia
Opp
Alabama
Lancaster County
Amos Mentzer
Puiessen
Burglar Foiled as Woman Alerts Help at Grabill Home
In a western town a midnight break in was interrupted when Mrs. Samuel Grabill’s housemate Miss Susan Longe mecker woke to a prying cellar door. The intruder warned her to hide her head or be harmed, prompting a call for assistance and gunfire from Grabill Mentzer and others, though the assailant fled. The scene was part of the last quarterly conference at United Brethren church with Rev. G. W. M. Rigor presiding. A cigar factory foreman, Jerome Boyer, was presented with a barrel of flour at the event. The article notes a long-ago Clarion writer reflecting on charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
G. W. M. Rigor Rigor
Jerome Boyer
Samuel Grabill
Susan Longemecker
Mrs. Grabill
Grabill Mentzer
Tragedy Marks Death of Floyd M. Myers Jr at Age Ten
Floyd M. Myers Jr son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Myers of Wrightsville died suddenly last Wednesday in York hospital at age ten. He is survived by sister Mary step sister Virginia n brother Frank Joseph and his parents and grandmother Mrs Alice Elliott of Middletown Virginia. The family moved to Wrightsville seven months ago from this borough. Death caused by intestinal obstruction. Body sent to Middletown Friday at 8 pm. Funeral held there Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd M. Myers, Jr
Floyd Myers
Orange Street
Wrightsville
York Hospital
Mary
Virginia
Frank Joseph
Alice Elliott
Middletown
Myers
Obituary: Christian Herr 74 of Millersville
Christian Herr seventy four of Millersville died at Lancaster General Hospital from complications. He was admitted November 19 underwent an operation about two weeks ago. He is survived by wife Emma and children Mabel Mrs Aaron Hoffmaster Mrs Frank C Aungst Mrs Melvin Zerbe Willis Chester and Arthur. Private services were held at 1 39 p m Monday at the home with public services at 2 p m in Grace Evangelical Congregational church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Herr
Millersville
Lancaster General Hospital
Emma
Mabel
Aaron Hoffmaster
Frank C. Aungst
Melvin Zerbe
Willis
Leaman Place
Chester
Lancaster
Arthur
Norristown
Grace Evangelical Congregational Church
Mrs Emma Z Snyder Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Emma Z Snyder 33 wife of Harry N Snyder of Ephrata R D 3 died Saturday noon in Reading Homeopathic hospital after more than a year of illness. She was a daughter of the late Menno and Lydia Wenger of East Earl and a Graffdale Mennonite church member. Survived by husband four children Katie Clayton Harry and Menno all at home and by brothers and sisters Mrs Menno Nalt New Holland A D 2 Samuel Wenger Bareville Joel Wenger New Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Z. Snyder
Harry N. Snyder
Ephrata
Homeopathic Hospital
Reading
Menno
Lydia Wenger
East Earl
Snyder
Graffdale Mennonite
Katie
Clayton
Harry
Menno Nalt
New Holland
A. D
Samuel Wenger
Bareville
Joel Wenger
Blue Ball thermometer makes chilly fame in East Earl town
A Blue Ball thermometer becomes the talk of East Earl Township after Henry S. Shirk of Blue Ball National Bank buys a moving hand device. The display shows twenty below zero, spurring staff curiosity and neighbors to rate the coldest weather in the area as winter nears Christmas. The tale unfolds with Henry and co workers tracking the icy reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ball
East Earl Township
John N. Garner
Blue Ball National Bank
Henry S. Shirk
Henry
Johnny Slater
United Brethren Christmas Program at Ny Church
Christmas services and pageants are planned by the United Brethren church and its Sunday School to run through December. The main program December 22 at 7 30 features a two part nativity and modern playlet Ourselves and Others with carols and an orphanage fund drive. A children’s party is set for December 21 and a Christmas Eve service at 1 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Young People’s Department
Jesus
United Brethren
Quincy
Leah Moellinger
Ira Musser
Marian Frankhouser
Richard Wright
Glenn Wright
Richard Smith
Robert Aungst
Earl Palmer
Paul Russell
Kathryn Frankhouser
Vera Davis
Harold Plank
Billy Overly
Mildred Palmer
Kathleen Stauffer
Clarence Nelson
Elizabeth Davis
Daniel Overly
Evelyn Landis
Richard Landis
Jane Hammond
Christmas Program and Masses Planned for Worship
The Methodist Episcopal church hosts a Christmas program Monday December 23 at 7 30 p m with hymn Angels from the Realm of Glory Scripture Reading prayer welcome pageant The Lights of Christmas Love and readings by Donald Smith Bill Kurtz Virginia Brendle and Bernice Cauller A Christmas Eve Thought Nazareth and Message of the Manger are featured. Three Masses will be held at St Teresa Catholic Chapel Showalter Building Christmas morning at 7 7 30 and 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Harvey Shue
Donald Smith
Bill Kurtz
Santa Claus
Virginia Brendle
Louie
St. Teresa Catholic Chapel
Showalter
Christmas Morning Sermon at New Holland Mennonite Church
Preaching services set for Christmas morning at 9 30 at New Holland Mennonite Church. Bishop John Kennel of Parkesburgh will deliver the sermon. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Mennonite
John Kennel
Parkesburgh
St Stephen Christmas Program At St Stephen Reformed
The Christmas program at St Stephen Reformed Church begins Sunday at 7 p m with song and offerings by the Primary and Beginners Departments including Welcome Wonderful Star A Wish Rays of the Star and a solo by Jacqueline Bensinger Recitation by Daniel Weaver Jr and Spencer Exbenshade and a recitation Santa ness The Tuesday evening session ends at midnight with familiar carols and anthems led by core volunteers and featuring Hel lively performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Geraldine Bensinger
Jacqueline Bensinger
Daniel Weaver, Jr
Spencer Exbenshade
Peta She Core
Neil Feppie
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School Christmas Night Program
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School presents a Christmas Night program at 7:00 featuring songs and recitations. Participants include Betty Shirk Margaret Ames Lorraine Bren momar Zeasy Weng Ruth Ulrich Blaine Shirk Jr and others performing pieces such as Christmas Fairies Story of Mentzer Jesus Loves Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wierner
Granings
Nancy Martin
Erma Zanmemin
Jill Senseniz
Lavone Althouse
Richard Swegart
Norman Kochel
Harold Seaboldt
James Lammey
Bethlehem
Ann Meirig
Mary
Betty Yost
Helen Wenz
Katherine Steffy
Margaret Ulrich
Dorothy Yost
Katherine Sheaffer
Proemts
Taey
Betty Shirk
Margaret Ames
Lorraine Bren~ Momar
Zeasy Weng
Ruth Ulrich
Gales
Ste Aane Valents
Ieee
Mentzer
Dorothy Donmeyer
Dorothy Detterline
Gloria Hemist
Hetty Stef
Ri Boas
Blaine Shirk, Jr
Palsalo
Jesus Loves
Christmas Program At Cedar Grove Sunday School
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Sunday School schedules a morning program at ten o clock featuring organ preludes, numerous recitations and songs by children and directors, followed by a Christmas story cantata The Kings Treasure at 7 30 PM. The narrative emphasizes belief in the baby Jesus and giving in love and service to the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Prebyterian Sunday School
Herald Angels
John M. Buyers
George Boley
Freddy Overly
Marie Rodgers
Grace Boley
Shirley Overly
Jemous Boies
Santa
Harry Whitekettle
Marvin Eby
Harold Coldren
Royal David's City
Miriam Ewell
John Overly
Earl Whitekettle
Harvey Overly
Elsie Boley
Jean Bair
Herbert Re Bestabog
Star of
Bethlem
Peggy Overly
Nette
Jay Rodg- Solo
Sarah Eleanor Gray
John Buyers
Mattie B. Shannon
Zed
Jesus
Miriam
Jochy Suay
Sino
Christmas Carol Sing Planned by Legion Post
Conestoga Post No. 662 of the American Legion sponsors a Christmas Eve carol sing at the School House on December 24 at 8. The program includes invocations, readings, and singing with Santa Claus distributing gifts. The Post also offers prizes for holiday home decorations across the borough with judging from December 24 to January 1 from 6 pm to 10 pm. Top prizes include 5 dollars and 2 dollars with additional prizes for other placements. Checks will be mailed after the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conestoga Post
American Legion
Greup Soran
Giaeeaps Burley
Santa Claus
PrZes
Come and Join Class Elects Officers for Year End
The Come and Join class of St Stephen Reformed Church Lund held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Roe Whitmore Tuesday evening. Officers elected include Anna Good as president and Kathryn Weaver as secretary. The group planned its annual Christmas party and presented a gift to teacher Mrs. R. E. Whitmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Anna Good
Vicw
H. H. Poole
Kathryn Weaver
Helen Warner
Guy Musselman
Lee Stauffer
R. E. Whitmore
Alia Witmer
Kitty Lewis
Richard Hopper
Anna Musselman
Clarence Stambaugh
Esther Diem
William Kurtz
John Bair
Lester Bensinger
Henry Brans
Robert Witmer
Charles Lewis
Harold Bensinger
Chester Myers
George Good
B P W Club Hosts Christmas Meeting and Gift Exchange
The Business and Professional Women’s Club met at Miss Helen Fenninger’s home for an evening session and Christmas party. Mrs. Anna Diller read a story as carols and games followed the business, with gifts distributed and refreshments served. Next meeting January 6 at Miss Virginia Hoffman’s home. Members seek spectacle donations for a clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clibo
von Mond
Helen Fenninger
Anna Diller
Miss Fenninger
Erma Ditzler
Henry Fenninger
Virginia Hoffman
Crib of Bethlehem to Grace St. Teresa Chapel
A Bethlehem crib will be placed in St. Teresa Catholic Chapel Showalter Building to mark Christmas. The crib, created by Herman Mueller, will be viewable on Christmas Eve from 7 to 9 p.m. Those unable to attend may obtain the key from Mrs. Mueller of East Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
St. Teresa Catholic Chapel
Showalter
Christ
Herman Mueller
Mueller
East Main Street
To Hold Carol Service Tonight at High School
A Christmas carol service will be held in the High School Auditorium this evening at eight o'clock. The event gathers attendees for seasonal readings and songs in a community program.
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Stoltz “Fus
Son
Will Sing
Clarion
Aewriter
the Clarion
Morganthau
Sammy
Uncle Scammy
Bank
Yuletide
Chester Sensenig
James Wagner
Jean Roland
Dotty Brown
Harold Landes
Mister Santa Claus
Galen Myers
Bruce Roland
Alta Russell
Annabel Good
Tommy Dunlap
Richard Landes
Miriam Sensenig
Betty McNeal
Carl Diller
the Angels
Gladys Lowry
Leon Richwine
Shelby Burkholder
Richard Weidman
Lois Simmington
Evelyn Nelson
Sylvia Weaver
James Myers
Annabel Wagner
Little Town of Bethlehem
Quincy Orphanage
Ivan P. Lowry
Young People’s Department of the Sunday School
M. E. Church
St. Stephen
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Legion Post
Prof Wm
Sims
Scunne
St. Teresa
Crib of
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