Community reports and events from Lan City area
In Lan City borough and surrounding areas a large turnout of about seven hundred people attended a basketball committee meeting led by E. B. Weber. The Lions Baby committee notes thirty four applications for membership and plans a Baby Beef Club. The spelling bee group, chaired by H. S. Shirk, announced an eight spelling bee for Thursday February 3 in the high school auditorium with the high school orchestra providing music.
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Lan
Rvolumbis
Hairmai
E. B. Weber
W. Good
Lions
H. 8. Shirk
Reelection of officers for visiting nurse service noted
Old City meeting Tuesday reelects officers for the visiting nurse service for New England and vicinity. Mrs J W B Batsmah Jr named president with Mrs William A Henshu vice president Miss Charlotte Appel recording secretary and Mrs Charles P Stahr treasurer. Miss Daisy M Rohrer elected corresponding secretary to succeed Mrs Charles G Baker who resigned. Dr S W Millers resignation from the Medical Advisory Board accepted leaving the spot open. Several directors reelected and committees report on nursing publicity education supplies and equipment as the association lists 2819 patients and 17 360 visits for the year with city and county breakdowns.
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Old “City
Toeeday
New -Holland and Vicinity
J. W. B. Batsmah, Jr
William A. Henshu
Charlotte Appel
Charles P. Stahr
Daisy M. Rohrer
Charles G. Baker
W. Miller
Medical Advisory Board
Bausman
Appel
Stahr
N. Wen
Rich
Charles Li Mi Ier
Franklin Williamson
Hold Evangelistic Services at Intercourse United Brethren
Evangelistic services are held nightly at the Intercourse United Brethren church with Rev. Ira D. Lowery as pastor. Each weekday at 7:00 p.m. the Life of Christ stereopticon presentations run for 30 minutes. Sunday features Charles Laukhoff of the St. Stephen Reformed choir from New Holland performing special numbers. Friday shows moving pictures of Rev. Lowery’s trip to Palestine, Egypt, and Europe before services at 8 p.m.
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Intercourse United Brethren Church
Ira D. Lowery
Christ
Charles Laukhoff
St. Stephen Reformed Choir Choir of
New Holland
Lowery
Palestine
Egypt
Europe
Turkey Supper By Heller's Reformed Church School
The Young Men's Bible Class of Heller's Reformed Church School sponsors a turkey supper on Saturday January 15 from 4 to 9 p.m. Proceeds support church school activities and programs.
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Young Men’s Bible Class
Heller’s Reformed Church School
Postponed Fox Chase by Wynne and Sandoe Now Jan 22
The fox chase planned for January 8 by Walter Wynne and Howard Sandoe is postponed to January 22. The event will be held at Lewis' Tea House east of Honey Brook.
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Walter Wynne
Howard Sandoe
Lewis’ Tea House
Honey Brook
Ladies' Auxiliary plans baked ham supper for Jan 15
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Liberty Fire Company met with over thirty members. They finalized plans for a baked ham supper on Saturday January 15 at the Legion Home. A birthday luncheon started the meeting, five new members were welcomed, and bingo followed the business session.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Liberty Fire Company
Legion Home
George 8. Good
Esther Diem
Allen Kil- Nan
Frank Wolfe
Ivan P. Lowry
Kathryn Warner
J. Maurice Smith
Gold headed canes given to New Holland men in 1888
Two New Holland gentlemen Elmer Schreiner and H Paxson received gold headed canes the week before this issue. The note questions why such gifts no longer appear in the Clarion and recalls a spelling bee champion list from New Holland with names like Lizzie Ranck and Morris Brubaker.
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New Holland
Elmer Schreiner
New. Holland
Barber
H.paxson
Clarion
Cision
Lizzie E. Ranck
Morris
Brubaker
Freddie Diffenderfer
Roland Diller
Seegar Roland
Harry Wood
Aaron Bear
Clayton Sensenig
Samuel Sheaffer
George Besore
Charles Diffenderfer
Nellie« Hamill
Harry
Matzer
Helen Hassler
al. Shrey
Cedar Grove
Charlie McCarthy
Solo
Ander the Sui
Measles Cases Surge in Lancaster Health District
Health officials in Lancaster county report a sharp rise in contagious disease during the last two weeks. H Newton Mearig, in charge of fourteen townships, handles 493 cases, mainly measles, with Manheim township leading over 100 cases and Warwick East Lampeter and Beartown areas reporting substantial outbreaks.
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Lancaster County
H. Newton Mearig
Manheim
Warwick
East Lampeter
Beartown
Beneficial Group Elects New Holland Association Officers
The New Holland Beneficial Association No. 1 met Friday and reelected officers: Sydney E. Irons president A B C Groff vice president Charles F Yost secretary I R Weaver treasurer R E Whitmore C M Groff and J Kenneth Smith directors. Financials show a January 1987 balance of 895.33 with 460.68 after four benefits paid. A sizable waiting list meets age requirements. The Sunshine Bible Class of St Pauls Evangelical Sunday School will sponsor an oyster supper at Terre Hill Fire Hall Saturday 4 to 8 pm with class members and wives aiding. Rev M J Steierwald pastor teaches the class and H L Stoner is president.
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New Holland Beneficial Association No. 1
Sydney E. Irons
A. B. C. Groff
Charles F. Yost
I. R. Weaver
R. E. Whitmore
C. M. Groff
J. Kenneth Smith
Sunshine Bible
St. Paul’s Evangelical Sunday School
Terre Hill
H. L.stoner
Winter trends in perilous driving and festive sleds
A reflective column notes dangerous driving on icy roads as drivers lose control and damage fences and property, while younger readers cheer Christmas sleds and a wish for year-round sledding despite looming Prohibition.
Marriage of Miss Annie H Horst Held at Bareville Home
Miss Annie H Horst daughter of David N Horst Bareville and Eli M Horst son of Mr and Mrs Eli Z Horst New Holland R1 married at 10 30 am in Bareville home The ceremony was by Bishop Moses B Hornung with attendants including Martin S Zimmerman Emma Horst Henry Martin A wedding dinner followed for many relatives and neighbors from Bareville New Holland Ephrata Stevens and Fivepointville names listed as guests.
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Annie H. Horst
David N. Horst
Bareville
Eli M .Horst
Eli Z. Horst
New Holland R. 1
Moses B. Horning
Martin S. Zimnerman
Stevens
Emma Horst
Bareville R. 1
Henry
Aaron Hoover
East Earl
Edwin Hoover
Clay
Isaac Horst
New Holland R
Frank Horst
Ephrata R
Harry Wenger
Nora
Lloyd
Allen Wenger
Anna
David
Bareville R
Harry Rutt
Ephrata
Elias R. Hess
Baville
John Horst
Bishop
Moses B. Hornung
Martin S. Zimmerman
Henry Martin
Alvin Martin
Esther Good
Clayton Zimmerman
Anna Mary Martin
Alta Zimmerman
Phares Musser
Harvey Zim
Becker buys Bowmansville property at public sale
William Becker of Brecknock township purchased at public sale on North Church street Bowmansville the property sold by order of the Orphans Court by executors Anthony W Good and Clayton W Good of the W P Good estate. The sale price was $2280 as stated by John L Hamaker attorney for the estate.
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William Becker
Brecknock Township
North Church Street
Bowmansville
Anthony, W. Good
Clayton W. Good
W. P. Good
John L. Hamaker
Christmas Season in Peru Described by Patches Family
In Lima Peru the Patches family writes from 8 S A describing Christmas in a city of 850000. They note limited decorations four days before the holiday and only a handful of toy shops, contrasting with American Christmas fervor and a sense of calm in the South American capital.
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Peru
Patches
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Prayer Week Services Here Well Attended
The New Holland Week of Prayer Services closed Sunday night at United Brethren church with a large crowd. Rev. Frank Ulrich preached on the Rediscovery of God, urging that belief in Christ is essential and criticizing beliefs that religion is an opiate or that God does not exist.
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New Holland
United Brethren Church
God
Frank Ulrich
Trinity Lutheran Church
Christ
Piersol Named Director at Blue Ball Bank
At the Blue Ball National Bank annual meeting Dr W R Piersol of this borough was elected director creating the sixth directorship. Officers named were J J High president P W Oberholzer vice president M O Singer secretary and Henry S Shirk cashier. No new directors were chosen by nearby banks this year. Farmers National Bank will reorganize at next Tuesday’s board meeting.
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Blue Ball National Bank
W. R. Piersol
J. J. High
P. W. Oberholzer
M. O. Singer
Henry S. Shirk
New Holland
Leola
Intercourse
Farmers National Bank
Hog and Turkey Shoot At Rod and Gun Club Cabin
Sportsmen are invited to attend the Hog and Turkey Shoot Saturday January 15 at the New Holland Rod and Gun Club on their grounds 2 miles southeast of the borough. The main prize is a hog about 40 pounds with 25 pound turkeys in the other event. There will be stationary and flying blocks targets 12 gauge guns used. Shells furnished. A warm cabin will be available.
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New Holland Rod and Gun Club
Optometrist Dr John H Sensenig Takes Leave for Chrome Orthoptics
Dr John H Sensenig will be away from January 15 to 22 for a post graduate course in Chrome Orthoptics. The office remains open for repairs and adjustments, and appointments thereafter may be made at the office or by calling 648 R 2.
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John H Sensenig
Installation of Church Officers at St Stephen Reformed
On Sunday morning at 10 15 the St Stephen Reformed church will hold a worship service followed by the installation of elders and deacons. Elders to be installed are Lewis Garman M C Buckwalter and William Weaver. Deacons to be installed are Leroy Groff Dr C W Richmond Charles A Mentzer E M High and Wayne B Ranck.
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St. Stephen Reformed Church
Lewis Garman
M. C. Buckwalter
William Weaver
Leroy Groff
C. W. Richmond
Charles A. Mentzer
E. M. High
Wayne B. Ranck
Baked Ham Supper by Liberty Fire Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Liberty Fire Company will hold a baked ham supper on Saturday January 16 at the Legion Home starting at 4 30 PM.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Liberty Fire Company
Legion Home
Leola National Bank Declares First Dividend
The Leola National Bank paid an initial dividend of 50 cents per share on January 83 to stockholders. Organized in March 1928 with initial deposits of 128200, officers report deposits of 449117 and total resources of 549291 as of December 31, 1937.
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Leola National Bank
Seal sale near goal misses Edna Hoffa announcement
Edna Hoffa Lancaster County Tuberculosis Society executive secretary announced Friday that the Christmas Seal sale total reached 9600 dollars and is expected to surpass the 10000 dollar goal.
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Edna Hoffa
Lancaster County Tuberculosis Society
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Neighbors
The note thanks neighbors and others for sympathy and kind words during a difficult time, recognizing support and thoughtful deeds from the community.
Committees of K D Named by Mrs Yost
The Loyal Workers' Circle of the King's Daughters in New Holland met at the home of Mrs. Wilford G. Stauffer for a covered dish luncheon and session led by Mrs. P. F. Esbenshade. Guest speaker Mrs. Myrl Baker spoke on consecration as committees for sympathy and quilting were named.
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King’s Daughters
New Holland
Wilford G. Stauffer
Broad Street
P. F. Esbenshade
Marion Frankhouser
Myrl Baker
Lancaster
East New Holland
Lee Stauffer
Charles A. Mentzer
West New Holland
Charles M. Diller
LeRoy Groff
Charles Yost
R. E. Whitmore
Sydney Irons
Elizabeth Marks
R. E. Good
Alta Diller
Horace Warner
Jonathan Martin
Amos Good
Charles Groff
Theatre Bank Night Winners in Geigertown and New Holland
LeVern McMullen of Geigertown won last Friday’s Bank Night prize of 100 dollars though he did not attend the theatre. Richard Myers of North Kinzer Avenue New Holland took the Tuesday 50 dollar award. Next Tuesday the Bank Night prize returns to 15 dollars with advance ad.
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LeVern McMullen
Geigertown
McMullen
Richard Myers
North Kinzer Avenue
New Holland
Richard
Notice of Proposed Budget Availability
A proposed budget is available for public inspection at the borough secretary office in the borough building. Hours are 7 p m to 9 p m for fifteen days after the first publication of this notice.
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Adv
Past the Blue Pencil: Debunking Human Frailty and a Syphilis Test
This piece muses on human error and resilience while noting a statewide push this month to combat syphilis. It offers free blood tests by doctors and explains anonymity of test results, highlighting public health in tension with waste and folly.
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New
Holland
Penn
John Hancock
Fox Chase
C. G. Bachman
Ted
America
the Clarion
Pell
Lima
S. A
Piersol
Blue Ball
National Banks and Mutual Company
K.D
Yost
Loyal Workers Circle
Theatre Bank
I. M. N. American
Agricultural Department
Repubicans
Teapot Dome
Man
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