New Holland Rotary Fellow Becomes District Candidate
Rotary District 268 selects Richard Druckenbrod of Reinholds for Rotary Foundation Fellowship. He is sponsored by the New Holland Rotary Club and will compete with candidates from 200 districts for one of 85 fellowships totaling up to 3400 dollars for study at 62 universities in 23 countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clair Musselman
New Holland Rotary Club
W. E. Shissler
Richard Druckenbrod
Reinholds
Rotary Foundation
Druckenbrod
New Holland
Rotary International
Piersol to Wed 2nd Lieut Richard Frailey
Miss Jean Piersol of Honey Brook will marry 2nd Lt. Richard Frailey Jr. of Lancaster at St Stephen Reformed Church. Frailey, in Armstrong Cork and serving with the 899th AAA AW Bn at Camp Atterbury, will take a short, post wedding trip to Franklin Indiana with plans to reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Piersol
John E. Piersol
Honey Brook
Richard Frailey
North Mary Street
Lancaster
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Matter, Harris and Beitel
Certified Public Accountants
Frairey
Armstrong Cork Co
Controller’s Department
899Th
AAA AW
28Th Infantry
Camp Atterbury
Indiana
Frailey
Harold E. Rochow
Franklin
Ind
Hershey Couple Celebrates 55th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Amos W Hershey of Intercourse marked their fifty fifth anniversary on Sunday The couple wed December 17 1895 at the home of the late Rev John Ranck Kinzer Mrs Hershey formerly Maggie Denlinger daughter of the late Elias Denlinger Kinzer They are the parents of four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos W. Hershey
John Ranck
Kinzer
Hershey
Maggie Denlinger
Elias Denlinger
Antey
Hinkletown Watch Night Service
A watch night service will be held at Hinkletown Mennonite Church on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Rev. and Mrs. Chinen Forster, returned missionaries from Africa, and Rev. John W. Ross of Akron will speak. The moderator is Harry S. Good with chariater Paul N. Sau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wed Hinkletown Mennonite Church
Mira
Chinen Forster
Africa
John W. Ross
Akron
Warren S. Hinkletown
Harry S. Good
Paul N. Sau
Farmers National Bank increases rates for CDs and savings
Notice to Our Customers states that the Atterest rate will rise from 1 percent to 1.5 percent for Certificates of Deposit effective January 1 1961 and for Savings Accounts effective at the next interest period. Your account is appreciated and we wish you a prosperous New Year from Farmers National Bank and Trust Co of New Holland Blue Ball National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers National Bank. and _ Trust. Co. of
New Holland
National Bank
Farm Show marks 100th anniversary amid preparations
The 1951 Pennsylvania Farm Show enters final prep with arrival of exhibits as doors open January 8 for a week long event hailed as the largest mid winter agricultural exposition. Governor Duff will inaugurate the anniversary show before 10,000 in the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Miles Horst
Farm Show Commission
Horst
Harrisburg
James H. Duff
Hershey Schoolboys Adopt Baby Buffalo as Zoo Mascot
A newborn buffalo calf at Hershey Park Zoo lost nursing after its mother’s milk dwindled. Veterinary help and farm staff moved the calf to Hershey Industrial School Farm No. 7, where boys feed him with a nipple bucket. Now six weeks later Buffy thrives and awaits rejoining his mother at the Zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Park Zoo
Harry W. Herriott
Hershey Industrial School
Buffy
Zoo
Raleigh Hughes
Dr. Herriott
Leacock Youth Injured In Automobile Accident
William Bender Jr eighteen of Leacock and Harry Burkey seventeen of Lancaster were treated at St Joseph's Hospital after a Lincoln Highway crash east of Mountville. Police said the car skidded and struck a pole. Bender suffered a possible fractured shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bender, Jr
Leacock
Harry Burkey
Frederick Street
Lancaster
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lincoln Highway
Mountville
Bender
Terre Hill Fire Company Auxiliary Elects Officers
At a Terre Hill Fire Company Auxiliary meeting, officers were elected. President Mrs Harry Palmer, vice president Mrs Earl Smith, secretary Mrs Paul Krick, recording secretary Mrs Edith Tshudy, and treasurer Mrs Mary Kurtz were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Hill Fire Company Auxiliary
Harry Palmer
Earl Smith
Paul Krick
Edith Tshudy
Mary Kurtz
Terre Hill Borough and Council Meet. 1950 Bills Ordered Paid
Terre Hill Council and Borough Council completed 1950 business during a continued meeting Tuesday evening. Bills totaling about 250 dollars were ordered paid. The first meeting for the new year will occur on Tuesday evening, January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough Council of
Terre Hill
Service man Emmanuel B Martin begins Camp Kilmer training
Emmanuel B. Martin son of Mr and Mrs William E Martin of Narvon is undergoing basic training with the Transportation Corps 9201st Provisional Training Battalion at Camp Kilmer New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel B. Martin
William .E. Martin
Narvon
Transportation Corps
9201St Provisional Training Battalion
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Joint Meeting on Water System Improvement
Borough Council and the New Holland Borough Authority plan a joint meeting on Tuesday January 2 to discuss upgrading the water system and the erection of an importing dam. The site lies in a sanitary area designated by the State and the borough and is touted as a premier water supply location in eastern Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough Council
New Holland
Obituary of John H Clewell 75 in Elverson
John Harrison Clewell seventy five of Elverson died December 26 at 7 30 p m after a lingering illness He was a Spanish American War veteran and son of the late John and Mary Clewell He is survived by Eve Ludwig Clewell his wife two sons Robert A and Clinton L five grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services will be held at Weaver Funeral Home Friday afternoon at 2 00 o clock Rev C G Bachman officiating Interment in St Stephen Reformed Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harrison Clewell
Elverson
Eve Ludwig Clewell
John and
Mary Hermann Clewell
Hanover Township
Luzerne County
Robert A
Lancaster
Clinton L
Weaver Funeral Home
Main Street
C. G. Bachman
St. Stephen Reformed Cemetery
Mrs Cora Wiker 74 Dies in Soudersburg at Home
Mrs Cora Wiker 74 widow of Christian Wiker died at her Soudersburg home at 2 30 am Wednesday from a heart condition She was a Freedeck daughter and member of Paradise Evangelical United Brethren Church Survived by children Mabel Ellis Maude Bertha Edna Helen Jot Robert and 18 grandchildren two sisters and a brother Funeral at Bachman Funeral Home Strasburg Saturday at 230 pm Interment Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery Friends may call Friday 7 to 9 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Wiker
Christian Wiker
Sondersburg
Harry and
Elizabeth Freedeck
Paradise ,Evangelical and
United Brethren Church
Mabel
Roy Wenger
Soudersburg
Ellis
Philadelphia
Maude
Mille McClune
Lancaster
Isaac
Edna
Paul Benard
Paradise
Bertha
David M. Shirk
Narvon
R. J
Helen
Albert Richter
Williamstown
N. Jot
Robert
Currie Freedeck
Bertha Peters
Soudersbury
George Freedeck
Gap
Dolbys' Neighbor Dies After Long Illness in Churchtown
Aram L Dolby died at 12 15 a m Wednesday at his Churchtown home after a lengthy illness. He was son of the late John and Elizabeth Dolby of West Brandywine Township. Survived by wife Clara Hurst Dolby and brothers John of Seattle and James of Coatesville, plus sisters Blanche and Harriett. Interment in Cedar Grove Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 7 to 9 p m at the late home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albram L. Dolby
Clara Hurst Dolby
Churchtown
John
Elizabeth DeHaven Dolby
West Brandywine Township
Chester County
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
Seattle
Wash
James
Coatesville
Blanche
Harriett Dolby
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Cemetery
Levi H. Shirk 74 of Goodville dies at St Joseph’s Hospital
Levi H. Shirk seventy four Goodville died at 7 a m Sunday at St Josephs Hospital Lancaster of arteriosclerosis. He was a carpenter and member of Goodville Mennonite Church. Survived by wife Lillie Radcliffe son Lester R Shirk Reading a foster daughter Bessie Martin Goodville two foster grandchildren and two brothers Edward Shirk Bareville Reuben Shirk Honey Brook. Funeral held at his home Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 then Goodville Mennonite Church at 2 interment in adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi H. Shirk
Goodville
St. Joseph's Hospital
Lancaster
Henry G
Salinda Horning Shirk
Caernarvyon Township
Goodville Mennonite
Lillie Radcliffe
Lester R. Shirk
Reading
Bessie
Luke W. Martin
Edward Shirk
Bareville
Reuben Shirk
Honey Brook
Goodville Mennonite Church
Clarence M. Martin Dies at Lancaster General Hospital
Clarence M. Martin aged eighteen of New Holland R 2 died at 6 p m Friday in Lancaster General Hospital. This obituary note continues on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence M. Martin
New Holland
Lancaster General Hospital
Old Oak, Old Letters and Christmas Echoes
Nostalgic column reflects on Christmas past and New Year hopes. The author muses on mufflers, gifts, and family warmth, praising faith in America and wishing a bright, peaceful year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Christmas Decoration Prizes Awarded by Kiwanis Club
Irvin Diffenderfer and the North Kinzer Avenue home win first prize of $25 with Amos Benny Good receiving $10 and Ralph Weber $5 for exterior business decor. Honorable mentions include Lewis Garman Roy Cope and others. Judges cited criteria of size, design, and warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Diffenderfer
Kiwanis Club of
New Holland
Irvin V. Diffenderfer
North Kinzer Avenue
Amos
Benny) Good
Jackson Street East
Ralph Weber
East Broad Street
Lewis Garman
South Railroad Avenue
Roy Cope
Jackson Street
Arthur BE. Martin
West Broad Street
Roy Marks
Brimmer
Local nuptials unite Miss Anna W Snader and Wilmer H Burchan
Miss Anna W Snader daughter of Mr and Mrs Aaron Z Snader East Earl R 1 wed Wilmer H Burchan son of Mr and Mrs Harry Burkhart Mohnton R 2 at 8 30 am Sunday in the home of officiating minister J Paul Graybill Goodville The couple was attended by Miss Allen Zimmerman cousin of the bride and Allen Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna W. Snader
Aaron Z. Snader
East Earl
R. 1
Wilmer H. Burchan
Harry Burkhart
Mohnton
J. Paul Graybill
Goodville
Allen Zimmerman
Allen Hoover
Engagements Announced for DeVere Snavely and Swearart Couples
Miss Jacqueline DeVere of Strasburg and Richard M. Snavely of Blue Ball announce their engagement after a Christmas dinner at the Merh home near Strasburg. DeVere works for JLT Clark in Strasburg. Snavely studies at Bol Denes University in South Carolina. A wedding date has not been set. Janet Swearart of Jackson Street is engaged to Pro. Leste Bar Scottie, son of Mel and Ve Doh Scottie. Swearart is a student at Paradise Township High School. Scottie is a graduate of Paradise Township and stationed at an air force base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline DeVere
Strasburg
Richard M. Snavely
Abram Snavely
Paul Merh
DeVere
JLT. Clark
Mar. Snavely i U
Bol Denes University
South Carolina
Mroo
John
Jackson Street
Janet Blase
Bar
Scotteg
Dr Seeotten
Swear Ison Eiahed
Helland Hig School
Clues
Vood
Heasperal Sebomusi
I'te
Scotten
Paradise Township
TMA
Sneganud Air Force Base
Mie
Wiebe
Couple Weds at St. Paul’s Church on Christmas Day
Borothy Bo Wilson and Ab ram M Burkholder were married at 9 a.m. Christmas Day in St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. The Rev. TP Alspach officiated with Ruth F. Myers as maid of honor and Wesley Burkholder as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borothy Bo McCorkle
M. J. Wilson
North Mulberry Street
Lancaster
Abram M. Burkholder
S. W. Burkholder
Ephrata
R. 1
St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church
TP. Alspach
D.D
Ruth FE. Myers
Wesley Burkhholder
Witman Overly Couple Wed In Candlelight Ceremony
Mrs Phyllis Witman daughter of Eva Witman married Kenneth Overly son of Harlan and Mrs Overly in a New Holland Evangelical United Brethren Church ceremony. Officiant Rev Russel E Etter. Bride wore white satin Chantilly lace gown with cathedral train. They will reside in this borough and both work in local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Witman
Eva Witman
South Roberts Avenue
Kenneth Overly
Harlan W. Overly
Bareville
New Holland Evangelical United Brethren Church
Russel E. Etter
Reba Witman
Harold Coldren
Serena Groff
Ralph Weber
Florida
East Main Street
New Holland Machine Company
Overly
Lancaster
Radio Corporation of America
Local nuptial announced for Jean Buckwalter and Joe Buckwalter
Mr and Mrs Fred Bo Groth announce the engagement of their daughter Jean II to Joe Paul Me Buckwalter son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Buckwalter of Narvon Rood. The couple are to wed soon at a ceremony planned with families and local firms noting Jean Buckwalter’s college affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bo Groth
Sms
Musselman & Ziaumerman
This Beroure
Pheladelphia Television Tatuuu Ten
Engagement of Kathryn Laas and Hwidard Steler
Kathryn Laas and H Wildard Steler announce their engagement. Kathryn is a Leacock graduate of the Chper Leacock Township Pye Senodt and Lancaster Business College, formerly with Armeatrong Cork Co. Hwildard, son of Mr and Mrs J Hfenry Fetard of Bateville, graduated from Upper Leavock Township Haigh School and works as a carpenter for his father.
Weir Slaymaker Wedding in Gap Presbyterian Church
Miss Ethel Jane Slaymaker daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul J Slaymaker Kinzer married Robert E Weir son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Weir Gap R in a 2 PM Sunday ceremony at Gap Methodist Church. The couple will reside in Kinzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Jane Slaymaker
Paul J. Slaymaker
Kinzer
Robert E. Weir
Clarence Weir
Gap
Gap Methodist Church
Ellsworth A. Lindenmuth
Edwin P. Shaymaker
Clair Wenger
New Holland
R. J
William Borland
Christiana
Ross Althouse
Edwin P. Slaymaker
Jane Ann Coates
James Lively
Odd Fellows Earl Lodge 413 to Meet in New Holland
Earl Lodge No 413 I O O F New Holland holds a special meeting Friday at 7 30 pm in the Lodge Hall. The gathering honors a member with special entertainment refreshments and festive cheer for a happy prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lodge No
New Holland
Earl Lodge
To Observe Communion at In Tenors U B Church
Holy Communion will be observed on Sunday at 10 00 a m in the In Tenors United Brethren Church with Rev C E Esterline as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intenors U. B
C. E. Esterline
Gehman Elected Head of Terre Hill Volunteer Fire Co
H H Gehman elected president of the Terre Hill Volunteer Fire Co at the annual meeting. Listed officers include Melson Bonkies as vice president and Rudolph Santa as secretary treasurer, with several committee selections announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Gehman
Terre Hill
Terre Hall Fire Companys
Tie
Geeanen Vow
Melson Bonkies
Seorass -Ridlph Sonta Iteuer
Osta
Jeane Tedd Booe
Bowees
Stan
Beaih
Tod
Bowens
Revival Services At Pequea Benevolent Church
The article notes revival meetings planned at Mount Zion Cheved area with pastor messages. Services are set to begin January with dates and local church leaders listed, inviting community attendance and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petar
Mount Zion
Income Tay Clinic Sponsored by N.ALC. AL
Fragmented notice reports a Nay County income related clinic sponsorship by N.ALC. AL and mentions associated individuals and corporate ties. It lists dates, names, and locations in unclear phrasing, with reference to a potential board or committee decision and a May timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.alc. AL
Percy Crawford Family Prevails Over Cedar Grove Church
In a community program titled Young People of the Culture, the Percy Crawford Family defeated Cedar Grove Church in a 6 oclock match. The event featured local youth and was highlighted by the Cedar Grove team efforts and sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Crawford
Cedar Grove
Good the past in the Past by Rev C G Bachman
A New Holland man faced trouble returning from Wilmington with fish oysters and sweet potatoes. He was attacked several men knocked unconscious dragged from the team. Horse cut wagon and its contents stolen. Christmas programs in churches and schools described with weather and travel difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Wilmington
Christmas programs in New Holland and Terre Hill churches
The front page outlines Christmas programs in New Holland and Terre Hill churches, with detailed accounts that would interest readers seeking festive church activities and community events from December 29, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Terre Hill
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Rotary District
Paul Harris
Rotary
Europe
Asia
Americas
Islands of the
Pacific
Amos Hershey
Hinkletown
State Farm Show
Mrs
Here
West Coast
Santa
Paul F. Esbenshade
Ray Sensenig
Esbenshad Maneral Home
Anon
Asciatdeeal
Papideare, Witmer’s and
Pheexsmands Stiles
Martin Harfoar
Woda
Syametes
Ross Whitby
Mess
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Mir
Eugene Lodwir
Burkhart — Snader
Snavely
Scotten — Sweigart
Burkholder — McCorkle
Witman
Buckwalter
Groff
Hillard — Steller
Weir — Slaymaker
Odd Fellows News
Pequea BE
Januars
Tessagres
Chey Presramys
Stromet
Peateaster
Wascary
Pte
Conan
Perla
Tae Appleatoons
Faye Tay
Jean T. Biawber
Pandas
Cnure
Ares
Eska
Leacock Township
Clarion
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