Caernarvon Rambler Continues Tale Of Mrs Jenkins Encounter
Catherine M Jenkins describes a farm house near the road where workers from the forge gather for meals and drink. She confronts them about their wine use using moral appeals, then secretly collects bottles from their rooms and presents them on the table, offering to return them to owners who refuse to claim them. Continued on Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine. M. Jenkins
Mire
Jenkins
Thoesek
Sermon Series at Trinity Lutheran Church Focuses on Confessions
Trinity Lutheran Church presents a special sermon series by Rev. Frank Ulrich on The Great Confessions. The Sunday January 20 service centers on Moses Confession of Inferiority, with February through March covering Peter, the Publican, Prodigal Son, Thief on the Cross, and Paul. The church also announces officers elected at the annual meeting and an installation service January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ulrich
Trinity Lutheran Church
Moses
Peter
Paul
P. R. Wentz
Elwood Shaub
Skiles Blair
Jacob Kauffman
Charles F. Yost
C. S. Bowers
W. A. Foust
George Townsley
W. M. Mearig
Richard Overly
Reuben Sweigart
Ivo Brennerman
J. Allen Richards
Emery Witwer
Valentine party planned by St Stephen Reformed Sunday School
The St Stephen Reformed Sunday School class met at Anna Good’s home on Diller Avenue Tuesday evening. President Mrs Harold Bensinger led the session and announced substantial proceeds from a candy sale at the Minstrel Show. Committees were appointed and refreshments served by the hostess to club members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Reformed Sunday School
Anna Good
Diller Avenue
Harold Bensinger
Robert ‘Witmer
George Good
Herbert Barr
R. B. Whitnste
Mise Eva. Diller
Chester Myers
Kathryn Weaver
James Richwine
Richard Hopper
Lee Stauffer
Amna
Alta Witmer
Wm. Kurtz
Helen Wenner
Mary
Ellen
Rosene
Rainbow Division Meets The Rainbow at Zeltenreich Church
The Rainbow Division of Zeltenreich Reformed Church held its monthly meeting at Mrs Grace Moore’s home after the business session refreshments were served Attendees included Madd Mildred Kling Ruth Weaver Harold Howe Harold Kendig Earl Weaver Viola Beaver Levi Weaver Jac Reinhart Norman Reinhart and other listed members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeltenreich Reformed Church
Grace Moore
Madd
Mildred
Kling
Ruth Weaver
Harold. Howe
Harold
Kendig
Earl Weaver
Paul
Seldomridge
Viola Beaver Levi Weaver
Jac
Norman Reinhart
The Welsh Mountains Retrospect of the Industrial Mission
The Industrial Mission report notes cash payments to mountain communities totaling 552.56 over three months and up to 25 per day to children and women for berries and chestnuts. It discusses transition from jobs to self-provision, work offers in poles or cord wood, and women’s work in kitchens or farms. Brother Musselman has died. many locals now hold respected roles, with New Year 1901 remembered by the Mission family and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 5. Musselman
S. H. Musselman
Brother Musselman
Parke Ames
Noah W. Weaver
Noah
Parke
Burgess and Mrs Piersol Attend Inaugural Ball
Democrats from New Holland witnessed the inaugural ceremonies and parade marking the induction of George H. Earle as governor of Pennsylvania. Burgess and Mrs W R Piersol attended the ball at the Zembo Mosque in Harrisburg along with New Holland residents Charles A. Mentzer LeRoy W Groff J P Rutter Postmaster I H Snader and Miss Ellen Boyer R 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
Burgess
W. R. Piersol
Zembo Mosque
Harrisburg
Charles A. Mentzer
LeRoy W. Groff
J. P. Rutter
I. H. Snader
Ellen Boyer
R. 1
Alpha Class of Bridgeville Meets Near Fetterville
The Alpha Class of Bridgeville E C Sunday school met Friday evening at the home of Misses Helen and Hilda Sauder near Fetterville. Games were played and prizes won by Misses Grace Frankhouser and Elsie Sandee. Attendees included numerous local families and couples, reflecting a close community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeville E. C
Helen
Hilda Sauder
Fetterville
Grace Frankhouser
Elsie Sandee
Dorothy Ayres
Ruth Stauffer
Evelyn Stauffer
Ruth Russell
Sadie Russell
Anna Boley
Frances Boley
Pearl Boley
Lena Kurtz
Marian Kurtz
Helen Lauder
Hilda Lauder
June Fox
George Means
Roy Boley
Harry Gehman
Harvey Gehman
John Killian
Ivan Stultzfus
Mary Fox
Roland Kurtz
Samuel Sauder
Community Personal News From Lancaster and Philadelphia
Mr and Mrs Lewis M Storb Jr and Mrs Harry K Storb return from Atlantic City after a week with Isaac O Clime. Annie Marshall of Lancaster visits sister and brother in law Charles M Diller and Hallie B Klemmer. Sam Plotnick spends Sunday in Philadelphia. Lancaster residents visit Philadelphia and share time with relatives and friends including Cora B Miller L L Herr and L M Storb Jr. E B Wolfskill and daughters Treva and Betty spend time with Mrs Wolfskill’s sister L M Storb Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis M. Storb, Jr
Harry K. Storb
Atlantic City
Isaac O. Clime
Annie Marshall
Lancaster
Charles M. Diller
Hallie B. Klemmer
Sam Plotnick
Philadelphia
Cora B. Miller
John L. Herr
E. B. Wolfskill
Treva and
Betty
Forum Speaker Will Discuss Tax Problems
C. J. Rhen of Lancaster will address a Community Forum Sunday at 1 30 PM at the Legion Home. He is an longtime scout master and Boys' Brigade organizer, taught printing at New Era Trade School, and is connected with the Tax Justice League of Pennsylvania. H. L. Shank, league president, will attend along with members of the 9 15 Men's Club and others from Lancaster. The public is invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Rhen
Lancaster
Legion Home
Truck Driver Held in Crash Fatal to Everett Miller
Lawrence Yocum, a Pottstown trucker, is charged with involuntary manslaughter after a December 10 fatal truck car crash on the New Holland pike near Farmersville road. Bond posted for March term. coroner’s inquest found negligent operation and lack of clearance lights. Witnesses included Patrolman Groff, Dr. L K Leslie, and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Yocum
Pottstown
Justice of the Peace
H. B. Slack
Intercourse
John D. Groff
State Highway Patrol
Everett Miller
New Holland Pike
Farmersville Road
Intercourse Fire Company Elects Officers
The Intercourse Fire Company recently elected officers including President Chester Rutter and Fire Chief Leon Zimmerman. Other posts filled were vice president Willis L Zimmerman secretary Elmer D Zimmerman assistant secretary Martin Diller treasurer Leroy Harsh first assistant Enos Hostetter second assistant Leroy Harsh delegates Harold Eshleman and Parke Miller directors Martin Diller Willis L Zimmerman Lloyd Hershey and Carl Werner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intercourse Fire Company
Chester Rutter
Willis L. Zimmerman
Elmer D. Zimmerman
Martin Diller
Leroy Harsh
Leon Zimmerman
Enos Hostetter
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
Harold Eshleman
Parke Miller
Lloyd Hershey
Carl Werner
Martin Diller Named Head of Zeltenreich Sunday School
Officers were elected after the Zeltenreich Reformed church Sunday school session. Martin Diller was named superintendent with Iroff as assistant. Other posts include Mrs. Parke W. Bowers as secretary, Mrs. Lloyd Rosenberry as assistant secretary, William Mink treasurer, Mrs. Lloyd Rosenberry organist, Mrs. Jere F. Fenninger assistant organist, Amelia Fenninger superintendent of primacy, Annie Good and Earl Weaver assistants, Earl Weaver superintendent of Young People, Mildred Kling Cradle Roll, and Grace O Moore Home department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Diller
Iroff, Weaver
Parke W. Bowers
Lloyd Rosenberry
William Mink
Jere F. Fenninger
Amelia Fenninger
Annie Good
Earl Weaver
Young People’s Department
Mildred Kling
Grace O Moore
Around the World by Water An Early Baghdad Visit
The article portrays a slow paced tour of Baghdad focusing on bazaars and small workshops. It highlights ancient city streets, handcraft shops, and the craftsmen who work with brass, tin, and iron. Apprentices hammer and shape materials on earthen floors amid lively, continuous noise.
Barbara M. Martin 67 Akron Woman Dies at Home
Barbara M. Martin sixty seven of South Eleventh Street Akron died at her home Tuesday morning from a complication of diseases. Survived by sisters Mary Lida and Rebecca all of Akron Services set for Friday at 2 PM at the Groffdale Frame Mennonite church with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara M. Martin
South Eleventh Street
Akron
Mary
Lida
Rebecca
Groffdale Frame Mennonite Church
Telephone Association Session Near Terre Hill
The Tri- County Telephone Association and plant men from member companies meet in Terre Hill on Friday January 25 at 10 am at the Fire Hall. President John K. Stoltzfus presides with Vice President C E Eaby and Secretary Treasurer John H Martin. Members cover 18,000 stations. meals to be served by the Ladies of the Trinity Evangelical Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri- County Telephone Association
Terre Hill
John K. Stoltzfus
C. E. Eaby
John H. Martin
Mount Ema
Bethlehem
Columbia
Carbon
Conestoga
Enterprise
Sheafferstown
Leesport
Mahoning Rural
Emaus
Southern
Lancaster County
Mountain
Westgrove
Denver-Ephrata Telephone Companies
Ladies of the
Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church
Phares G. Irvin Dies Helping With Coal Chores
Phares G Irvin sixty eight of 16 W Main St Ephrata collapsed and died while brushing coal down a chute at his home. D H Rhoads a truck driver carried him inside after the collapse. Death from a heart attack per deputy coroner Dr E R Miller. Survived by wife Hannah Swartz Irvin and three sisters Mrs Wayne Mohn Adamstown Mrs Harvey Romig Akron and Mrs Katie Tbach Ephrata. Funeral 1 30 p m Saturday at home Rev Martin Schweitzer officiating with Cedar Hill Cemetery Ephrata. calling Friday 7 to 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phares G. Irvin
Main Street
Ephrata
D. H. Rhoads
Irvin
Rhoads
W. S. Regar
Martin Schweitzer
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Knecht Couple Mark 10th Wedding Anniversary
Eugene L. Knecht and wife of 21 North Robert Avenue celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary Tuesday in Lancaster. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Eckman Mr. and Mrs. Stumpf Mr. and Mrs. Schyder Mr. Geo Farrell Jay Schoenberger Bertha Doster Kenneth Stumpf Dorothy Doster Daniel Doster and Eleanor Knecht. They received many beautiful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene L. Knecht
North Robert Avenue
Guy H. Eckman
Richard Stumpf
Paul Schyder
Geo. Farrell
Jay Schoenberger
Bertha Doster
Kenneth Stumpf
Dorothy Doster
Daniel Doster
Lancaster
Eleanor Knecht
Knecht
Spangler Missed Inauguration Due to Illness
Edwin R. Spangler a Lancaster county legislator could not attend Harrisburg inaugural ceremonies because of pneumonia illness. His condition was reported as somewhat improved at this writing and he remains under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin R Spangler
Ephrata
Lancaster County
Harrisburg
Spangler
Harry Muckle Injured In Gas Tank Explosion
Harry Muckle a worker at Sam Plotnick’s junk yard was severely burned when a blow torch ignited a gas tank while he cut up old autos. He sustained burns to the head and was injured Thursday while on the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Muckle
Harry
Dick) Muckle
Sam Plotnick
Hold W C T U Meeting At Miss Alta Diller Home
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday evening at Miss Alta M. Diller's home. Mrs. Dissinger led worship, roll call responses, and the Flower Mission topic with readings and a National Convention report read by Mrs. Ludwig. A poem was read by Miss Annie Bair, and members planned visits to old members, recruitment, and literature distribution, followed by a prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Alta M. Diller
Dissinger
Flower Mission
Sensenig
Ludwig
Annie Bair
Eleanor Knecht celebrates seventh anniversary party
Eleanor Knecht of North Roberts Avenue hosted a seventh anniversary gathering for her girl classmates. Red, green and white decorations, many games, and refreshments marked the event. Prizes went to Mildred Weaver and Kathryn Stone. Ruth Ditzler was absent due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Knecht
North Roberts Avenue
Knechts
Eleanor
Mildred Weaver
Kathryn Stone
Sylvia Weaver
Helen Renninger
Barbara Hooker
Evelyn Shirk
Helen Good
Betty Tracy
Miriam Dunn
Betty Stief
Miriam Ryback
Bertha Mae Milner
Jane Hammond
Ruth Ditzler
Martindale Infant Vera Z Martin Dies After Illness
Vera Z. Martin six month old daughter of Henry W and Barbara H Martin died at home in Martindale after a week long pneumonia illness. She is survived by her parents two brothers Harvey and Lester grandparents Mr and Mrs Adam Zimmerman of Martindale and Mr and Mrs John W Martin of Ephrata PA. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the Martindale Mennonite church with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Z. Martin
Henry W
Barbara H. Martin
Marrindale
Harvey
Lester
Adam Zimmerman
Martindale
John W. Martin
Ephrata
R. 1
Martindale Mennonite Church
Miss Mabel Bard and Roy Martin Wed at Ephrata
Miss Mabel Alberta Bard daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Bard of Hinkle town and Roy Lester Martin son of Mrs Ada Martin of Hinkletown were married in Bergstrasse Lutheran church Ephrata by Rev A W Leibensperger at 8 am Sunday Attendants were Mr and Mrs John Witters Bride given in marriage by her father Ralph Overly of Ephrata played the wedding march and his wife sang At Dawning and I Love You Truly Bride wore sheer crepe and Mrs Witters wore black velvet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Alberta Bard
Harry Bard
Hinkletown
Roy Lester Martin
Ada Martin
Bergstrasse Lutheran Church
Ephrata
A. W. Leibensperger
John Witters
R. D
Ralph Overly
Installation of St Stephen church officers this Sunday
The Consistory of St Stephen church will install the newly elected officers at the 10:30 Sunday service. Elders include Rufus Groff George F Before Victor Kling, Deacons Walter Katz Charles Bensinger Robert Yoder Dr E Metford RE Whitmore and Wayne Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Church
Richard Smith Loses Part of Left Thumb in School Accident
Richard Smith, 14, son of Mr and Mrs W Leon Smith, suffered the loss of half of his left thumb during manual training at the local school. He received first aid from Dr J A Hoffman and was sent to the hospital for further care after a brief amputation, then returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
W. Leon Smith
Smith
J. A. Hoffman
Richard
Leacock Church Trustees Named at Annual Meeting
At the Zion Lutheran church annual congregational meeting Nathan W. Bard Daniel H. Weidler Newton S. Cooper and Parke S. Kurtz were elected trustees. H Newton Meairig was chosen as delegate and Amos F. Sweigart as alternate to the annual synod and conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Leacock
Nathan W. Bard
Daniel H. Weidler
Newton S. Cooper
Parke S. Kurtz
Newton Mearig
Amos F. Sweigart
For Rent Dwelling on East Main Street with Garage
For rent a dwelling house on East Main Street with all conveniences and a two car garage. Immediate possession. STYER and EVANS Real Estate and Insurance Agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main
S&t
Styer & Evans
Death of John E. Bear in Oregon
John E. Bear sixty six of Oregon died at his home from a complication of diseases last Thursday morning at 5 45 He is survived by his wife Lizzie E Stark Bear two sons Clayton and Carson three grandchildren and a brother Jerome Bear all of Oregon He belonged to Zion Lutheran Church Mechanicsburg and Neffs ville Council Number 881 of the I O of I Services were held Sunday afternoon at 1 30 at the home and 2 at Zion Lutheran church Mechanicsburg with burial in the adjoining cemetery Continued on Page 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Bear
Oregon
Lizzie E. Stark Bear
Clayton
Carson
Jerome Bear
Zion Lutheran Church
Mechanicsburg
Neffsville
O. of
I. A
Play Postponed by Upper Leacock PTA
The play planned by the Parent Teacher Association of Upper Leacock Township has been postponed to March 9 because of illness among cast members and in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher Association of
Upper Leacock Township
Legion Round-Up in Harrisburg News
Arrangements completed for the Annual Membership Round-Up in Harrisburg tomorrow. National and Department Commanders and Governor Harle of Pennsylvania will speak at 4 p m in the House of Representatives. Conestoga Post and New Holland report gains. E O Beck leads the local group with aides C A Mentzer and C Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Harle
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Conestoga Post
New Holland
E. O. Beck
C. A. Mentzer
C. Baxter
Inauguration and Ball Mark Pennsylvania Governor Win
The Old Oaken Bucket notes Pennsylvania gains a Democratic governor George H Earle as Pinchot departs in a week of events including inauguration victory parade and governor s ball A New Deal speech proposes an income tax and bank deposit relief While local items mention Noah W Weaver Parke Ames and a minstrel show and a Mount Joy Bulletin post office feature
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
George H. Earle
Pinchot
Giffy
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Caernarvon
Rambler
Robert E. Simpson
Rainbow
M. G. Weaver
Mrs. Piersol
Alpha
Bridgeville
Watson K. Morris
O. L. Davis
Zeltenreich
Around the World
Jonathan B. Fisher
New Holland Cheeseman
Baghdad
Tri-County Association
E. L. Knecht
Edwin R. Spangler
Martin—Bard
Leacock Church
Legion
LeRoy Groff
E. M. F. Weaver
Andy
Amos 'N
Mount Joy
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