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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
1
The piece reflects on Christmas as the proper celebration of Jesus Christ, contrasting it with secular holiday excess. It emphasizes reverence for Jesus, the memory of Washington and Lincoln as national holidays, and calls America a Christian nation upheld by gifts, bread breaking, and church services.
Lydia M. Good, wife of Martin V. Good, 261 New Holland Ave Lancaster, died Sunday morning. She was 65 or 66 and raised on the Witmer farm near East Earl. A Mennonite church member she is survived by husband, Lydia wife of Phares High Rothsville Amos Good Bowermanville Elizabeth wife of Edgar Erb Lancaster four grandchildren four step children four step brothers and three step sisters. Funeral private from her late home Wednesday at 12 o’clock with public services at 1 30 at Weaverland Mennonite Church northeast of Blue Ball Burial in adjoining cemetery. J C Homninger of this borough had charge.
David H. Styer of New Holland through Insurance Company of North America arranged a replacement for Dr John Winters of Blue Ball. A digger skid on a trolley track December 16 wrecked the car, yet no depreciation was deducted. The doctor received a new car within three days, praising prompt service and prior collision coverage.
Local office notes multiple dogs poisoned or fatally affected across town. Reports describe owners finding their pets sick or dead after exposure to unknown substances. Authorities caution residents to secure pets and monitor suspicious odors or substances.
A Sunday evening Community Sing led by the American Legion drew a large crowd. George Townsley was the reader, with Helen Becker Wayne Ranck and Albert Eckert on orchestration. Rev L R Walters offered the invocation and Rev C G Bachman delivered the benediction. Children sang Away in a Manger while adults, damp from rain, warmed up in the High School Auditorium.
A local column urges creating a central market for farmers to rent space for selling goods. It argues a fixed market improves buying and selling, spares farmers from frequent town wagon runs, and would profit all parties if regulated for convenience and profitability.
The Sunday News praises the New Holland Lions Club for boosting the local Boy Scout movement, noting rapid town advancement, strong public backing, and plans for a mid winter minstrel show to fund a cabin fireplace. It cites improved troop strength and community spirit fostered by Lions support.
A 30 member choir directed by Mrs. Robert Wright performed Bethlehem by J. H. Maunder at the United Brethren Church, drawing a packed crowd and overflow seating. Soloists and Miss Anna Mearig’s organ accompaniment enhanced dramatic depictions of shepherds, angels, wise men, and the nativity scene. gifts were given to the director, soloists, and pianist afterward. The cantata was repeated Tuesday night at the Honey Brook Methodist Church.
Fragmentary notes recount a Trinity Lutheran service last week. The pastor was asked to present views on a subject linked to the Old Testament, with mention of shared privilege and public viewing of certain ritual aspects.
A 1925 holiday editorial extols Merry Christmas as a universal greeting and a sign of growing social improvement. It cites rising wealth and comfort, broader governance participation, reduced oppression, charity, honesty in credit, and the Golden Rule, urging widespread good will this Yuletide.
A montage of Lancaster area residents visiting relatives and guests during Christmas season. Names include Mrs. John L. Herr of Lancaster with the Styer family, Miss Hoff man of Philadelphia visiting her parents Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Hoffman, Col. Jere M. Leaman of Harris burg with his mother, and several other town figures spending holidays with local families.
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