Boy Sledder Rescued From Cocalico Toy Boat
A boy sledder is rescued from the Cocalico river area after an incident involving a toy boat aid to rescuers. Fire and rescue teams reported safely removing the child from the water and administering aid.
27 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1935
Page
1
A boy sledder is rescued from the Cocalico river area after an incident involving a toy boat aid to rescuers. Fire and rescue teams reported safely removing the child from the water and administering aid.
Four armed men robbed the Burkholder butcher shop near Ephrata, forcing two brothers to lie in a field at pistol point for about ninety minutes. The bandits loaded meat from the shop onto a truck and fled, leaving roughly $150 cash untouched. police, led by Trooper John Lenker, continue the investigation.
The New Holland public library announces additions including a 10 volume History of the World and classics by Stevenson, Jekyll and St. Ives. Donors listed as Mr. and Mrs. Krank, Groff Esq., Mrs. Doreen Severn Spink, and Miss Maude Evans.
Mrs Annie Dillman Showalter died at her home 321 East Main Street this borough at 2 a m Monday from a fractured hip suffered five weeks earlier. She was 79, widow of John Wellington Showalter, daughter of Sammel and Catherine Dillman of New Holland, and a Trinity Lutheran member. Survived by daughters Elizabeth and Catharine, both at home. Private services were held at 2 p m yesterday from the home. Interment in Lutheran cemetery.
The New Holland Building and Loan Association reports assisting ten families to build purchase or refinishe homes during the year 1935. Three new dwellings are under construction and will be financed by the Association in 1936. Wishing patrons a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
A man was injured when his wagon crashed on the road near Bird in Hand while driving hogs. He was found severely cut and bruised by J D Warfel and George Bender who helped him and the team back to safety.
Jacob M. Bowers seventy seven of 199 North Mary street Lancaster died at 12 30 p m Tuesday in Fort Wayne Indiana from a heart condition after a two week illness. He was a member of Covenant United Brethren church Lancaster and New Holland Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle. Survived by sons Ross H. Walla Walla Washington Warren B. Lancaster and A Neomi wife of Earl C Schwartz Fort Wayne and two brothers George G Leacock and Roland N of this borough plus three grandchildren. Services 2 p m Saturday at J C Henninger funeral parlors with interment in the New Holland United Brethren cemetery. Pallbearers may call Henningers 7 9 p m today Friday.
Paul N. Martin twenty five of New Holland R D 1 died at home Thursday morning at 5 15 after five weeks illness of a complication of diseases He was a son of the late Phares W and Lizzie Martin of New Holland R D and a member of the Grofidale Men.
A historic item notes a traveling salesman shot the ears off the Squire of Styer’s pet rabbit in Intercourse. He later paid fines and received advice on lawful hunting and firearm use near buildings. The piece also extols a White Christmas in twenty three years and holiday decorations at the post office and town.
The report lists district prize winners from New Holland Morgantown Banks Lancaster and other areas. Grand prizes went to boys from Bethlehem Harrisburg and Allentown with several sub district and general prize recipients across Lancaster and nearby towns.
Esther M. Reiff daughter of Groffdale residents married Weaver S. Zimmerman son of Terre Hill neighbors on December 19 at the Reiff home. Bishop Joseph O. Wenger presided and about 140 guests attended a later dinner. Attendants were Aaron Zimmerman and Martha Weaver on the right and Noah M. Reiff and Barbara N. Martin on the left. Refreshments were provided by Martin Good Anna Hoover Harry Reiff and Lizzie Martin. Many fine presents were exchanged.
Local column lists numerous individuals from Altoona to Atlantic City visiting family over Christmas. Names include Karl F. Miller, Owen Wolfe, Pauline Esbenshade, David Emerick, Abram Shirk, Roy Martin, J Herbert Evans, George Supplee, William Storb, Theodore Hutchinson, Ann Mearig, Mary Storb, Elizabeth Gensenig, Ada and Ida Howard, Clarence Aungst, Watson Morris, Noah Ziemer, Ralph Mentzer, Walter Bender, and Perry Perry among others. homes range across Lancaster, Reading, Duke University, Drexel Institute, Lebannon Valley College, and various families.
Miss M Ruth Kulp and Daniel Ressler, both of near Brownstown, united in marriage Saturday at 6 pm in the home of Rev Paul D Wenger of Leacock, Bareville Church of the Brethren. The couple will reside at the bride’s home. The bride wore blue crepe trimmed in white with black accessories.
The marriage of Miss Susan Stoltzfus and Amos Stoltzfus was held last Thursday at the bride’s parents home near Gap. Bishop Aaron Glick of Millwood officiated.
Mrs Wayne Ohlinger, 27, of Terre Hill, fell about fifteen feet from a balcony at her home yesterday morning. She sustained severe shoulder injuries and was moved to Reading hospital after examination by Dr J M Wenger.
The New Holland Community Carol Sing sponsored by the American Legion Post drew a large crowd. Rev. Frank Ulrich opened with invocation and Rev. C. G. Bachman read the Christmas story. About 100 grade school children joined in group singing led by William Burley. Santa Claus distributed gifts to attendees.
The Goodville schools staged a Christmas entertainment in the secondary room on Tuesday afternoon. Barton M. Horst bought the Martin Newswanger property on Main Street at public sale last Thursday for 1900 dollars, with B W Witmer the auctioneer and George N Good as executor. The Goodville Sewing Circle gave candy cakes and oranges to Reading Mennonite Mission children last week. The Evergreen Class of Bridgeville E C church will host a New Year’s Masquerade at the fire hall on December 31 with prizes and refreshments. The Goodville Mennonite Sunday school will hold its reorganization meeting and officer election on Sunday afternoon December 29.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos W. Hershey of Intercourse celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary on Thursday. Attendees included numerous relatives from Intercourse Gilesburg East Earl Gap and Vintage, among them Jacob Hershey Ada Buckwalter Lydia Amanda Fannie Alice Paul Arlene Elmer and Laura Hershey, Ivan W. Hershey Noah Martin Martin Kautz and families.
Mr and Mrs Samuel W High of South Custer avenue hosted a dinner for the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs E M High of Blue Ball. Guests included S W High and E M High families with several children and friends.
The high school auditorium game between the local team and East Lampeter in the city and county amateur basketball league has been postponed from December 31 to Friday January 2.
Allotment cards for tobacco growers in Earl Mast Bar Caernarvon and Brecknock are being issued. Cards will be distributed at the fire hall in Goedel on December 27 and 28.
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