Mysterious Sister Social Held by U B Church Ladies
The annual Mysterious Sister Social of the Ladies' Bible Class at the U B Church was Tuesday January 7 in the church social rooms. Members described the past year and welcomed new sisters. A memorial for Mrs Bertha Davis led by Miss Laura Oehme followed a dinner served by the Social Committee with red and white decorations. Music by Marian Frankhouser and Reba Plank accompanied readings by Jerre Frankhouser and Jona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Jonathan Martin
Bertha Davis
Laura Oehme
Marian Frankhouser
Reba Plank
Jerre Frankhouser
Jona
Evangelistic Services Continue at United Brethren Church
Evangelistic services will continue at the United Brethren church in Inter pause led by Rev Ira D Lowery every evening next week except Monday. Tonight Rev Wesley Hemphill of Paradise preaches and Saturday night Rev O K Buch of Manheim delivers the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Interpause
Ira D.lowery
Wesley Hemphill
Paradise
O. K. Buch
Manheim
Open Door Class Holds Luncheon and Shower
The Open Door class of St. Stephens Reformed Sunday School met at Mrs. Clyde Brackin's home on Custer Avenue for a covered dish luncheon and a shower for Mrs. Anna Renninger Krick. Guests included Mrs. Elsie Walters, Mrs. C. C. Warner, Miss Missouri Yarns, Miss Virginia Renninger, Mrs. Kathryn Strode, Miss Margaret Yohn, Mrs. Joseph Ettwein, Mrs. Irwin R. Weaver, Mrs. Clyde Brackin, and Mrs. Samuel Krick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Reformed Sunday School
Clyde Brackin
Custer Avenue
Anna Renninger Krick
Krick
Elsie Walters
C. C. Warner
Missouri Yarns
Virginia Renninger
Kathryn Strode
Margaret Yohn
Joseph Ettwein
Irwin R. Weaver
Samuel Krick
Pastor Revokes Call McClelland to Zion Lutheran
Assistant pastor Rev John C McClelland of Trinity Lutheran Pottsville has accepted a call to Zion Lutheran Leacock. He will replace Rev J C Nicholas who resigned and assume duties February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. McClelland
Trinity Lutheran Church
Pottsville
Zion Lutheran Church
Leacock
McClelland
J. C. Nicholas
Dog License Applications Received
Applications for dog licenses received at the office of STYER and EVANS Real Estate and Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Styer & Evans Real Estate and Insurance
Tom Thumb Wedding Set for February 14 at St Steph en Reformed
The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Stephen Reformed Church held a meeting in the church social rooms led by president Mrs. E. M. High of Blue Ball. Director Irwin Weaver announced the Tom Thumb Wedding performance date changed to February 14 from February 28. Vocal solos were sung by Mrs. Ellis H. Metford. Hostesses included Mrs. Rufus Groff and others. A large list of members attended and the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Annie Musselman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Stephen Reformed Church
E. M. High
Blue Ball
Irwin Weaver
Ellis H. Metford
Rufus Groff
Mary Kitner
Roland Good
Ella Boyer
Martin Sheaffer
Jason Kling
Lester Kling
Annie Musselman
C. B. Townsley
Minnie
Leola Fire Company Forms New Officers and Drive
The Leola Fire Company re elected Raymond S. Douglas as president with Clarence P. Getz and George McElroy in key roles. Members plan a membership drive, appoint a committee and auditors, and purchase new chairs for the meeting place. The fire chief Samuel Z. Hornberger reported no fires during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leola Fire Company
Raymond S. Douglas
Clarence P. Getz
George McElroy
Willis B. Girvin
Samuel Z. Hornberger
Samuel S. Shirk
Harvey Urich
Jacob Slaymaker
Howard W. Spotts
William C. Brewster
Lincoln C. Witman
Levi D
Rural Mail Carriers Banquet in Glen Moore
Rural mail carriers from nine counties in Pennsylvania and from New Jersey gathered at the Glen Moore fire hall for a banquet and entertainment hosted by the Chester Delaware Rural Mail Carriers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Glen Moore
Chester- Delaware
Rural Mail Carriers’ Association
Fred Wynn Improves After Sled Truck Collision
Fred Wynn nine from Fetterville shows improvement after fracturing a leg in a collision between his sled and a truck near his home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wynn
Fetterville
Various Town News and Incidents from Laurelville Area
A buggy accident injures a vehicle after Graybill Rutter’s horse spooks. thefts of chickens and turkeys at Jacob Murr's near Laurelville traced by boot print clues. Landslide floods railroad tracks from heavy rains. George Weidler named acting foreman at local cigar factory replacing Jerome Bove. Promenades with underage drinkers lead to a scuffle between a man and a young woman. M J Widenhofer opens watch and jewelry shop in town. Churchtown hosts New Year pig chase with grease tail prize. Oscar Moore from Salisbury Township brings Los Angeles raisins to Clarion office, sent by Henry Relfsnyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graybill Rutter
Jacob Murr
Laurelville
Summit Ville
Vici
George Weidler
Jerome Bove
Fair- Ville
Terre )Hill
M. J. Widenhofer
Lancaster
Margaret Brubaker
Churchtown
Oscar Moore
Salisbury Township
Clarion
Los Angeles
California
Moore
Henry Relfsnyder
Personal notices of friends visiting and returning home
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Roland have returned to Philadelphia after a stay here. Mr. and Mrs. J. Herbert Evans spent Sunday in Lancaster with Mr and Mrs. Watson K. Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rubinson and Mr. Moe Rubinson visited relatives in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Seegar Roland returned to New York after a week here. Mrs Harold Diffenderfer of Lancaster and Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn Seaman of Reading spent Saturday with sister Miss Mary Stauffer. Mr. and Mrs. David H. Styer and Miss Jane Evans spent Sunday at Elizabethtown with Mrs. Ruth Kraybill. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hoover and daughters Emma and Martha spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Reuben H Nolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Roland
Philadelphia
J. Herbert Evans
Lancaster
Watson K. Morris
Sam. Rubinson
Moe Rubinson
Reading
Mary Stauffer
David H. Styer
Jane Evans
Elizabethtown
Ruth Kraybill
Allen Hoover
Emma
Martha
Reuben H Nolt
Beneficial Association Elects Officers in New Holland
The New Holland Beneficial Association held its annual election electing President Sydney Irons Vice President A B C Groff Treasurer Irwin R Weaver Secretary Charles F Yost and Trustees C M Groff Kenneth Smith and R E Whitmore. The 1935 financial report showed two death benefits paid and a balance of 365 93. The secretary invites applicants aged 16 to 35 for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Beneficial Association
Sydney Irons
A. B. C. Groff
Irwin R. Weaver
Charles F. Yost
C. M. Groff
Kenneth Smith
R. E. Whitmore
Woman's Day Program at Hopeland United Brethren Church
A women only service at Hopeland United Brethren Church Sunday at 2 PM features missionary speaker Miss Mollie Umberger of Sheafferstown. The Sheafferstown and Hopeland ladies' quartets provide music. Rev. G Jay Umberger preaches a series on The Cross of Calvary with nightly evangelistic services at 7 15 PM and special music each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Hopeland
United Brethren Church
Mollie Umberger
Sheafferstown
B P W Club Postpones Program Meeting Postponed
The Business and Professional Women's Club met at Miss Virginia Hoffman's home. Weather delayed Monday's planned program to the next meeting with Mrs. Evelyn Roseboro Ranch in charge. Miss Arlene Poole attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Virginia Hoffman
Evelyn Roseboro Ranch
Arlene Poole
For Rent Eight-room house with garage
For rent a dwelling with eight rooms and bath and all conveniences. Includes a three car garage. Possession set for April 1, 1936. Real Estate and Insurance listing.
Old Oaken Bucketreflects on rain and cellar floods
Community notes flood concerns with water in cellars and frequent indoor pool jokes. Fire crews may pump out cellars as water shortages loom while Blue Ball Bank thermometer mishap is fixed. drivers wary of antifreeze fumes and police checks amid chilly weather.
Borough Appeals Water Case Ruling in New Holland suit
Isaac F. Diem of New Holland sued the borough claiming damage from 1930 Mil Creek water diversion. A jury awarded 1750 dollars. Judge Schaef fer reduced damages to 1250 dollars and the borough appealed to State Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superior Court
Oliver S. Schaeffer
Isaac F. Diem
New Holland
A. D
Diem
Mil Creek
New Holland Borough
Schaeffer
Herr elected head of Lancaster County Medical Society
Dr. John T. Herr of Landisville was chosen president of the Lancaster County Medical Society at its first 1936 meeting Friday evening. He succeeds Dr. W. Hess Lefever. Other officers include Ira D. Heckman first vice president Norris J. Kirk second vice president J. E. Hostetter censor Charles P. Stahr secretary treasurer John L. Atlee Jr editor reporter and S S Simons E S Crosland S G Pontius named to the board of trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Herr
Landisville
Lancaster County Medical Society
W. Hess Lefever
Ira D. Heckman
Denver
Norris J. Kirk
Lancaster
J. E. Hostetter
White Horse
Charles P. Stahr
John L. At
Legion Awards Prizes For Holiday Lighting
At a Tuesday Legion meeting awards were given for holiday decoration in the borough. Prizes went to Dr. Ellis H. Metford first, George F. Besore second, LeRoy W. Groff third, Mrs. Ella Boyer fourth, and C. C. Warner fifth. Commander Henry Fenninger also appointed Burrell Imhoff, John Renninger and Harry Shaub to the Traffic Regulations Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Ellis H. Metford
George F. Besore
LeRoy W. Groff
Ella Boyer
C. C. Warner
Henry Fenninger
Burnell Imhoff
John Renninger
Harry Shaub
C B Townsley Re elected Boao Council President
Borough council closes 1935 affairs in a meeting noting WPA funds for street grading and lighting by the Pennsylvania Power and Light Co. New officers sworn in including C B Townsley as president and W R Piersol as mayor. committees named and finance report presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Q. Irwin
Council
C. M. Groff
Highway Committee
H. K. Weaver
Pennsylvania Power and Light Company
Broad Street
Union Avenue
Liberty Fire Company
W. R. Piersol
Bareville Fire Company admits thirteen new members
The Bareville Fire Company met on Friday with John G. Landis reelected president. New officers include Richard G Overly as vice president and Samuel R. Myer as secretary. Thirteen new members were admitted and delegates chosen for a fire school at Neffsville. A monetary grant from West Earl Township supported services. The next meeting is set for February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bareville Fire Company
John G. Landis
Richard Goverly
Samuel R. Myer
Harry E. Harsh
Noah H. Groff
Ira C. Wyble
Cyrus S. Bowers
J. Roger Miller
Richard G. Overly
Rufus Y. Greenly
Bernard J. Rife, Jr
H. Elvin Herr
Harry E. Sensenig
Farm Sales Reported by W D Kling Intercourse Agent
W D Kling reports private and public sales in Lancaster County. Roy Skiles estate 151 acre farm in Salisbury Township sold to John Hirley. Martin Lefever 20 acre West Lampeter farm sold to John H Buckwalter. Bareville 126 perches with dwelling sold to John Musser. George Ulrich estate Strasburg property sold at public sale to Joseph Graham for 2150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Kling
Intercourse
Roy Skiles
Salisbury Township
Gap
Smyrna
John Hirley
Leaman Place
Martin Lefever
Strasburg
West Lampeter
Longenecker's Church
John H. Buckwalter
Lancaster
A. S. Groff
Bareville
John Musser
George Ulrich
Joseph Graham
Special Services at Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church on Route 5 east of Blue Ball hosts special services January 26 to 29 at 7 30 each evening. Reverend Isaac Page from Toronto Canada District Secretary of the China Inland Mission will bring the messages. Reverend John M Buyers is pastor of the Cedar Grove congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
Blue Ball
Isaac Page
Toronto
Canada
China Inland Mission
John M. Buyers
Cedar Grove
Narvon Woman Nominated as D A R Delegate for Washington Congress
Mrs. Frank S. Barr of Narvon is named as a delegate candidate to the National D A R Congress to be held in Washington in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Barr
Narvon
D. A. R. Congress
Washington
King's Daughters Plan Jubilee Celebration in New Holland Circle
New Holland Circle joins world wide Jubilee events with church service at St Stephen Reformed led by Rev C G Buchman at 7 p.m. Members to gather 6 45 p m. January 13 1886. December meeting chose to attend Golden Jubilee Banquet January 14 in Lancaster with turkey dinner at St Pauls Parish House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Circle
Order of
King’s Daughters and Sons
New York City
New York
King’s Daughters
St. Stephen Reformed Church
C. G. Buchman
Lancaster
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Duke
Chanda Orange Streets
C. C. Wanner
Missionary to Speak at Terre Hill Church
Miss Alma E. Doening, returned missionary and field secretary of the Unevangelized Tribes Mission, will give an illustrated lecture at St. Pauls Evangelical Church in Terre Hill Pa on Saturday at 7 30 p m January 11. Sponsored by the Young Peoples Missionary Circle. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma E. Doening
Unevangelized Tribes Mission
Philadelphia
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Terre Hill
Young People’s Missionary Circle
Christian Endeavor Officers Elected at Pequea Church
At the Pequea Evangelical Congregational church meeting led by Pastor Rev. H. A. Firing last Sunday evening officers were elected. President Rev H A Firing. Vice president Joseph Eicholtz. Treasurer Elsie Eicholtz. Secretary Dorothy Mc Killips. Assistant secretary Ruth Eicholtz. Pianist Mrs Laura Mentzer. Assistant pianist Miriam Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Pequea Evangelical Congregational Church
H. A
Rev
H. A. Firing
Joseph Eicholtz
Elsie Eicholtz
Dorothy McKillips
Ruth Eicholtz
Laura Mentzer
Miriam Todd
Borough Abandons Standpipe Plan Despite Approval Reports
The borough will not build the standpipe or make major water system changes. Funds for the borough’s share are not available.
Frank S Groff Succumbs to Stroke at 74
Frank S Groff, a longtime attorney from Honey Brook Township, Chester County, died at home from a stroke at age 74. He practiced law for forty seven years, served as district attorney, and was active in charity work. Services will be held Friday at his home with Cedar Lawn Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fock S Graff
South Ann Street
Graff
Honey Brook
Chester
Tate Daniel
Rachel Edwards Groff
Hans Groff
Lancaster
Honey Brook Township
Cambridge
Salsbury
East Earl
Earl and
Leacock Townships
Justin
Tlawne
State Superior and Supreme Corts
SR Neeth Daly Street
OGF
Koughts
Pythia
ISO
Ghhomstead
Idaho
Saleh
Scar
Coates
Lowell
Hones Brock
Wolboa
Parkesburg
J. Mergares
S. Dorothy
Frank S.oand
Cedar Lawn Cemetery
Obituary for Mrs. Alice Bear McNamee of Brownstown
Mrs. Alice Bear McNamee seventy three widow of Gilbert McNamee of Brownstown died at 3 30 p m Tuesday at her daughter’s home in Brownstown from arteriosclerosis. She was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical church. Survived by children J Clinton McNamee Lancaster Mrs I F Bergstresser Allentown Robert McNamee Mrs Kissinger Mrs Ivan Fry and Mrs Harry Moyer all of Brownstown and Russell McNamee of Lancaster. Six grandchildren and siblings Henry Bear Brownstown Samuel Bear Lititz Margaret Bear Ephrat a and Mrs H H Reed Philadelphia. Brief services will be held at the Kissinger home Saturday at 1 45 p m then 2 p m at Emmanuel Evangelical church. Burial in Brownstown cemetery. Friends may call Friday 7 to 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Bear McNamee
Gilbert McNamee
Brownstown
Henry Kissinger
Emmanuel Evangelical Church
J. Clinton McNamee
Lancaster
I. F. Bergstresser
Allentown
Robert McNamee
Kissinger
Ivan Fry
Harry Moyer
Russell McNamee
Henry Bear
Samuel Bear
Lititz
Margaret Bear
Ephrata
H. H. Reed
Philadelphia
Joseph W Brackbill Dies at 69 in Paradise
Joseph W Brackbill sixty nine died at his Paradise home Tuesday morning of a heart attack after two years of declining health. He led J. W. Brackbill and Company in coal lumber and feed for 24 years and served as Paradise township auditor. Survived by daughter Esta wife of M L Zimmerman and brother Bishop C M Brackbill. Private services to be held at 2 p.m. at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Brackbill
Paradise
Mennonite Church
J. W. Brackbill and Company
Paradise Township
Esta
M. L. Zimmerman
C. M. Brackbill
Kinzer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nized Brethren Bible Class
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Leola
Beneficial Association
Hopeland
B.P.W
Styer & Evans
Blue Ball National Bank
Henry
Harry
Luke
Bill
Johnny
Borough
J. T. Herr
County Medical Group
Legion Awards
Boao Council
HH. Gehman
Rank Ludwig
RE. Whitmore
C B Townsley
Ivan P. Lowry
John A. Coyle
Farmers , National Bank and Trust Company
Howard Qo Fowin
P. Ro Wentz
RE Whitmore
C. M Groff
F. Licey Wright
Frank Ludwig
P. R. Wentz
H. H. Gehman
F. Lacey Wright
H H. Gehman
C. E
Frank S. Groff
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