Fire razes pavilion. firm to lease nearby center
Nicholas Zurich and Herman J. Simms of the Lancaster Barracks Firemen led nine county companies against a blaze that leveled the pavilion. Firefighters saved adjacent property. William A. Frew, firm president since 1980, will lease the Lincoln Highway pavilion and convert it into a distribution center near Paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Zurich
Herman J. Simms
Lancaster Barracks
Stom
William A. Frew
Pennsylvania Guernsey Breeders Association
Lincoln Highway
Paradise
Nominee Named Controller at New Holland Machine Co
George C. Delp announced this week that Nelson will fill the controller role at New Holland Machine Company, a position previously held by Ralph Weber who was promoted to controller in 1946. Nelson is to wear the American Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, and Victory Medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Machine Company
George C. Delp
Nelson
Ralph Weber
Accountteg Deroduc
Viétory
Milberg Milberg Announces Employee Insurance Gift
Milberg Milberg Inc makers of ladies slips in the borough say they have taken out sickness and accident insurance for employees effective January 2. The paid up policy includes hospitalization benefits. The firm also boosted wages by 25 percent and hosted a Christmas turkey dinner for staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milberg & Milberg, Inc
R C Hagey to Present Film Show to Firemen
Liberty Fire Company of the borough will meet Wednesday evening in the borough building for monthly business. R C Hagey of the Lancaster County Firemen's Association will present several reels of pictures. The five company members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Fire Company
R. C. Hagey
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
B P W Club to Meet at Library Monday Evening
The B P W Club will hold a meeting in the Library Room of the school building Monday at 7 30 p.m. Members are urged to attend and participate in planned discussions and activities.
Personal Visitors at Mrs. Esther Beck Home During Holidays
Local brief notes that visitors called at the home of Mrs. Esther Beck during the holiday season. The report mentions a crash in Chicago as a connecting event referenced in the same clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Beck
Chicago
Obituary: Mrs Susan Shirk 90 Widow of Amos Shirk
Mrs Susan Shirk ninety widow of Amos L Shirk died at 5 15 p m Tuesday at Welsh Mountain Mission and Samaritan Home New Holland PA She was born in New Holland daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Shirley Bowers and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church She is survived by daughter Elizabeth Zecher Lancaster two sons Blaine East Earl and A Earl Bareville five grandchildren seven great grandchildren Funeral services will be held from Esbenshade Funeral Home Saturday at 2 00 p m Interment in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Friends may call Friday 7 to 9 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Shirk
Amos L. Shirk
Welsh Mountain Mission and Samaritan Home
New Holland
R. C
Jacob and
Elizabeth Shirley Bowers
Trinity Lutheran Church
Elizabeth Zecher
Lancaster
Blaine
East Earl
R. D
A. Earl
Bareville
Esbenshade Funeral Home
West Main Street
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Mrs Mary Jane Weaver dies after short illness at 65
Mrs. Mary Jane Weaver sixty five died at her home Elverson R 2 at 830 p m Tuesday of pneumonia after a short illness She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Samuel Lint Surviving husband John J Weaver children Lee L Lancaster R 7 Paul C Elsie Mae Florence A one grandchild one brother John Lint Boone Iowa and one sister Mrs Cora Miller Fredericksburg Ohio Funeral at Terre Hill Saturday 2 p m Interment Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery Friends may call 7 to 9 p m tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Weaver
Elverson
Samuel Lint
John J. Weaver
Lee L
Lancaster
Paul C
Elsie Mae
Red Bend
Kansas
Florence A
John Lint
Boone
Iowa
Cora Miller
Fredericksburg
Ohio
Eckenroth
Terre Hill
Weaverland Mennonite
Death notice for Samuel Glick Renno in California
Samuel Glick Renno, seventy two, former Lancaster County resident, died Thursday December 18 in Ag new California. He had lived in California for 11 years and was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Eli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Lancaster
New Year Reflections Amid Quirky Voganville Tales
The column humorously recalls post holiday rituals and failed resolutions, then notes a December 22 school program at Voganville under Miss Marian Marks. Glenn Wissler briefly watches over the crowded event, misreads a ghostly setup as a prank, and discovers a baby carriage and guarding dog. The piece ends with a nod to local sportsman Vernon Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voganville School
Dozen New Features Mark 1948 Pennsylvania Farm Show
The 1948 Pennsylvania Farm Show opens January 12 in Harrisburg for five days with over half a million visitors expected. Features include expanded livestock and poultry exhibits, the first annual State Championship log sawing contest, larger farm machinery displays, new poultry setups, enhanced eating facilities, and expanded educational exhibits by state departments and schools. Governor Duff to inaugurate the event on Governor's Night with Miles Horst presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
James H. Duff
Miles Horst
State Farm Show Commission
Delp praises Conestoga Valley Airport as community asset
George C. Delp, president of New Holland Machine Co., commends Conestoga Valley Airport for earning a National Aeronautic Association Certificate of Award for good operating practices. He notes its growing value for recreation and commerce and its service to dealers and customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Delp
Frank IXs and Sons Uses Airport to Advance Production
Frank Ix and Sons Inc chartered a plane from Conestoga Valley Airport to haul machine parts for a new fabric project from New England. The air shipment sped delivery by nine days enabling a textile show presentation in California and advancing local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conestoga Valley
Frank Ix & Sons, Inc
New England
California
Ix Company
Airport Manager Butler Praised By Local Business Leader
Paul J. Newton vice president in charge of sales of New Holland Machine Company commends Charles N. Butler Jr. manager of Conestoga Valley Airport for earning a National Aeronautic Association Certificate of Award. Newton notes the award proves the airport’s value to the community and Butler’s civic spirit. Continued operation at this level will bring further recognition as the airport expands service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conestoga Valley
National Aeronautic Association
New Holland
Geo. C. Delp
New Holland Machine Company
Wedniay
Paul J. Newton
Charles N. Butler
Newton
Butler
Wagon Hit by Car Injures Church Traveler in Lancaster County
Enos Weaver 35 of Eph rata R2 sustained fractures to the collar bone right knee and ribs when a horse drawn wagon he rode in en route to church was smashed by an auto near Hinkletown at 8 am Sunday. He was taken to Lancaster General Hospital. The wagon was driven by Rev Peter Weaver 66 pastor of Pike Mennonite Church and father of the injured man. Dr Henry Heisey of Quentin Lebanon who drove the auto said he was blinded by the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Weaver
Ephrata
R. 2
Lancaster General Hospital
Weaver
Hinkletown
Harry Yost
Peter Weaver
Pike Mennonite Church
Henry Heisey
East Main Street
Quentin
Lebanon
Philadelphia
Heisey
Reading pa bi centennial remarks heard on Radio
The Reading Pennsylvania bi centennial celebration was opened with remarks from the Mayor of Reading England. Radio listeners in the area heard the congratulatory message praising a nearby city with an estimated 250 000 residents. The event was announced in the Clarion and continues throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
England
Pennsylvania
Clarion
Holy Communion Services in Reformed Churches of New Holland
The Holy Communion will be celebrated in the Reformed Churches of New Holland. Service hours are St. Stephen at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., Zeltenreich at 10 45 a.m. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
St. Stephen
Zeltenreich
Office closure notice from Dr. W. H. Rogers
The office will be closed from December 31 to January 4, inclusive. Dr. W. H. Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Rogers
Over the Trail to the Past January 1 1898
The article reflects on Christmas season church and school services and a two day Farmers Institute with State experts and local participation. It notes German and English language attorneys, dandelion coffee substitutions in Germany, Egypt storks to curb frogs, and a frog food discussion. The Clarion’s seventy anniversary in 1948 is foreshadowed with plans to publish earlier items since 1873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
State Department of Agriculture
Beneficial Association To Hold Yearly Election Tonight
The New Holland Beneficial Association will meet at President Sydney E. Irons's home tonight at 7 30 p m. The group has about 300 members and accepts new applicants up to age 86. Those seeking a place on the waiting list should contact President or Secretary Carl H Groff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Beneficial Association
Sydney E. Irons
Carl H. Groff
New Holland Stores Resume Half-Holiday Afternoons
New Holland will again observe half-holiday Wednesdays with most stores closing midweek afternoons. The schedule had been paused for Christmas and New Year holidays and resumes this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Conestoga Valley Airport Wins National Service Award
Pennsylvania Secretary of Commerce Orus J. Matthews announced the Conestoga Valley Airport received the National Aeronautic Association award for good service. Only 50 of 205 airports were cited this year, with Charles N. Butler Jr. of Glen Mills operating the airport and the Conestoga Valley Aeronautic Club initiating the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Orus J. Matthews
Harrisburg
Conestoga Valley
National Aeronautic Association
Charles N. Butler, Jr
Glen Mills
Conestoga Valley Aeronautic Club
Matthews
Pennsylvania Aeronautics
Wedding of Miriam Elizabeth Bair and Leon Buckwalter
Miss Miriam Elizabeth Bair daughter of Mr and Mrs H Landis Bair Brownstown and Leon H Buckwalter son of Mr and Mrs Freeland Buckwalter Bareville R1 were married at 7 pm Christmas Eve at the bride’s parents with Bishop Mahlon Witmer officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Elizabeth Bair
H. Landis Bair
Brownstown
Leon H. Buckwalter
Freeland Buckwalter
Bareville
R. 1
Bishop Mahlon Witmer
Marital Union at Christmas Day Home Wedding
Miss Mary K. Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayton C Martin New Holland R 1 wed Paul M Zimmerman son of Mr and Mrs Ephraim Zimmerman New Holland R 1 at 3 p m Christmas Day in the bride’s home with Bishop Joseph O Weaver officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary K. Martin
Clayton C. Martin
N Holland
Paul M. Zimmerman
Ephraim Zimmerman
New Holland
R. 1
Joseph O. Weaver
Smoker Stoltzfus Marriage in Morgantown Mennonite Church
Miss Lena Mae Stoltzfus daughter of Mr and Mrs Christ B Stoltzfus Lancaster R 4 and Levi B Smoker son of Mr and Mrs David L Smoker Parkesburg R 1 were married at 745 p m on Saturday in the Morgantown Mennonite Church with The Rev Ira Kurtz officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Mae Stoltzfus
Christ B. Stoltzfus
Lancaster
R. 4
Levi B. Smoker
David L. Smoker
Parkesburg
R. 1
Morgantown Mennonite Church
Ira Kurtz
Graybill and Dochterman Married at Mennonite Church
Miss Mary A. Dochterman daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Dochterman 1236 East King Street Lancaster and Henry B Graybill Lancaster R 4 son of Mrs Susan Graybill New Holland were married at 10 am Thursday in the Andrew's Bridge Mennonite Church Bishop Elmer G Martin officiated. After a trip to Sarasota Florida they will live on Lincoln Highway East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Dochterman
John M. Dochterman
East King Street
Lancaster
Henry B. Graybill
Susan Graybill
New Holland
Andrew's Bridge Mennonite Church
Elmer G. Martin
Chester Graybill
Sarasota
Florida
Lincoln Highway East
Paradise and Bareville couple wed in Thursday ceremony
Miss Ann R. Miller daughter of Enos and Mrs Miller Paradise wed David S Glasmire son of Rev and Mrs W E Glasmire Bareville in a Thursday 2 00 pm ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann R. Miller
Enos R. Miller
Paradise
David S. Glasmire
W. E. Glasmire
Bareville
Borough Council to Reorganize After New Oath
Borough Council will meet Monday at 8 p.m. to wind up old business and reorganize after the new members are sworn in. New officials taking office include A. Carl Kurtz and J. Paul Kochel, with Roy K. Hoober reelected and to take the oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough Council
A. Carl Kurtz
J. Paul Kochel
Roy K. Hoober
Also Mentioned on This Page
George A. King
Ross Esbenshade
Kinzer Avenue
Greenbank
Esbenshade
Leroy Usner
Lancaster County Seed Company
Young
Milberg & Milberg
Bvdybody
Adrife
Gotham
Mrs
Samuel G. Renno
Glenn
Vernon Frank
State Farm
Frank IX'& Sons
Penna
C. G. Bachman
D.D
Germany
Egypt
United States Fisheries Commission
United States
Beneficial Association
Buckwalter — Bair
Zimmerman
Martin
Stoltzfus
Graybill
Glasmire — Miller
Styer &. Evans
New Heland
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