Oldest Hospital Director Honored At Lancaster Dinner
H M Stauffer, Leola businessman and Lancaster General Hospital's oldest director, was honored at a 300-member Citizen's Committee dinner at the Bruns wick Hotel in Lancaster. John H Carter, Paul A Mueller, Dr Joseph Appleyard, Ma H W Prentis Jr and a hospital drive representative spoke about plans for a new two story unit spanning North Cherry and North Duke Streets. The drive seeks 1.5 million dollars beyond 1948 44 funds, with donors honored when memorials are allotted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Mi. Stauffer
Leola
Lancaster General Hospital
Brunswick Hotel
Lancaster
John H. Carter
Paul A. Mueller
Joseph Appleyard
Ma. H. W
Cloister District Plans Chicquetan Fund Campaign
The Camp Chiquetan Finish the Job campaign aims to raise 38000 by February 12, 1948. A kickoff dinner will be held at Hotel Brunswick in Lancaster on January 29 at 6 30 PM. Clyde Kauffman is general chairman and district leaders include Adamstown Paul Herb Akron Lloyd Roland Brickerville Walter Wolfe Brownstown Martin Wolfe Brunnerville John Bitler Ephrata Paul Good Hopeland Charles Loose Lincoln Lloyd Rutt Lititz Alfred Douple New Holland Dr. Wilson A. (Continued on Page 4)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiquetan
Brunswick
Lancaster
Clyde
Kauffman
Mds
Adamstown
Paul Herb
Akron
Lloyd H. Roland
Brickerville
Walter L. Wolfe
Brownstown
Martin Wolfe
Brunnerville
Borough Council Finalizes 1948 Budget Plan
The Borough Council completed a 1948 budget totaling 76177.60 in a special session last Thursday night and plans formal adoption at the next regular meeting. Committees were named including finance highway water sewer lights property and law and ordinance along with public relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Gainer
A. Carl Kurtz
R. K. Hoober
J. Paul Kochel
H. Clair Musselman
Parke Dunlap
J. P Kochel
J. P. Kochel
Corporal Wenger Plans March Return to Olmstead Field
Corporal James A. Wenger son of Mr and Mrs Addison Wenger has spent a year with the 53rd Airways Detachment Air Forces in Nome Alaska on furlough at home He will report to Olmstead Field Mich dletown in March for further assignment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Wenger
Addison Wenger
53Rd Airways Detachment
Air Forces
Nome
Alaska
Olmstead Field
Michdletown
Fishing License for 1948 Available at TYER EVANS Offices
The 1948 fishing license is now available at the offices of TYER and EVANS Real Estate and Insurance in Holland Pa. The notice directs interested anglers to obtain their permits from the local agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyer.& Evans
W ‘Holland
Vocational Forum Highlights Women’s Career Paths
Junior and senior girls from the local high school attended a Vocational Forum sponsored by the Business Women's Club and its Professional Women’s Club. Speakers spoke on homemaking, commercial, industry, and professional fields, emphasizing qualifications, advantages, and the reality of work for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oppor
Melvin Happe
New Holland
Milwaukee
Chicago
Ugh D. Hartman
New Holland Machine Company
Hartman
Visiting Nurse Attends 502 During Year Report
The Lancaster Visiting Nurse Association released its annual figures, led locally by Mrs. John Hamaker. The report shows total patients 502 with 1,711 visits, including 1,096 paid and 615 covered by insurance, assistance, or organizations. Mileage on official business reached 10,590 with $1,815.50 collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Visiting Nurse Association
John Hamaker
Hamaker
Stauffer Drug Store
New Holland Exchange
John Hancock
Department of Public Assistance
New Holland
AmVets Opposes U S Troops to Southern Europe
Garden Spot Post No 40 held a regular meeting Monday night in the hall. Commander Robert Schroler presided as posts approved a motion against sending U S troops to Southern Europe. Finance officer and adjutant were tasked with bond arrangements. president Zimmerman led discussions and the association conducted time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvets
U. 8
Europe
T. Q
Shee -Evans
Russia
Robert Schroler
Seneral Senort
Bhi Zimmerman
Obituary for Diller R. Groff of Kissel Hill at 78
Diller R. Groff seventy eight died at his home Kissel Hill at 3 a m Tuesday after a three year illness. Born in Groffdale he was a retired farmer and Salem Reformed Church member. Survived by wife Susanna Magore Groff and numerous children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral from Spacht's Lititz Friday then Salem Reformed Church Heller's with interment Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening at Spacht's Funeral Parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller R. Groff
Kissel Hill
Groffdale
Daniel and Savilla Ranch Groff
Salem
Lititz
Esther
Harry McQuare
Ephrata
Martha E
Frank L. Groff
Lancaster
Rufus E
North Wales
Minerva Raunick
A. Irene
John Cope
Manheim
Elsie R
Eugene Stauffer
Raymond M
Pauline M
Donald S. Hyde
Milwaukee
Wis
Mrs Dunlap Dies After Illness at 71 in New Holland
Mrs Martha A Dunlap aged 71 wife of Harry W Dunlap of 315 Ridge Avenue died at home after a few days illness at 11 05 am Thursday She was daughter of the late George W and Emma Kreider Miller of Earl Township A member of Mount Tabor Evangelical United Brethren Church She is survived by her husband a son Parke New Holland and brothers and sisters Roland Miller Lillie Weaver and William Miller all of New Holland R 2 Harry K Martindale and Anna Myers New Holland R J One grandson Funeral services were from Esbenshade Funeral Home this borough Sunday at 2 pm with further services at Zeltenreich Reformed Church at 2 30 Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha A. Dunlap
Harry W. Dunlap
Ridge Avenue
George W
Emma Kreider Miller
Earl Township
Mount Tabor
Lillie
David H. Weaver
William
New Holland
Harry K
Martindale
Anna
Alva Myers
R. J
Esbenshade Funeral Home
Zeltenreich Reformed Church
Weaver Woman Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Maria Z Weaver aged sixty seven wife of Joseph M Weaver of New Holland R 1 died at 7 30 pm Monday at her home after a lingering illness She was the daughter of the late Elias and Annie Martin Survived by her husband and children Martin M Weaver Terre Hill Moses M Weaver Stevens Reon M Weaver and Isaac Martin among others The obituary continues with further details of family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Z. Weaver
Joseph M. Weaver
New Holland
Elias
Annie Martin
Martin
M. Weaver
Terre “Hill
Moses
Weaver
Stevens
David' M
Weae
Isaac ‘Martin
Jose Eaver
Harry
Old: Oaken Bucket Weather Sparks Muddy Streets
A past few days bring thaw and rain that overwhelmed snow clogged gutters. Pedestrians and cars hit deep puddles as water and mud spray, umbrellas fail, and even raincoats struggle. A couple at a schoolhouse end up soaked, prompting a flurry of shouted exchanges. The piece ends with hopeful note for approaching spring.
Engagement announced for Elizabeth Houck and Cleon Kegerise
Mr and Mrs Barton I Houck announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Joan to Cleon L Kegerise son of Mr and Mrs Irwin L Kegerise of Shillington The couple was announced at a dinner at Weavers Bear town with fifteen guests present Miss Houck a Honey Brook High School graduate works at Bell Telephone Co Mr Kegerise attended Albright College Reading spent four years in the Southwest Pacific with the US Marine Corps and now attends Bowman Technical School Lancaster The couple plans a June wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton I
Houck
Narvon
Elizabeth Joan
Cleon L. Kegerise
Irwin L. Kegerise
Shillington
Weaver’s
Beartown
Miss Houck
Honey Brook High School
Bell Telephone Co
Kegerise
Albright College
Reading
Southwest Pacific
United States Marine Corps
Bowman Technical School
Lancaster
Engagement of Marian Witmer to Parke Myer
Mr and Mrs Chester J Witmer of Paradise R 1 announce the engagement of their daughter Marian to Parke N Myer son of Mr and Mrs Aaron Myer Kinzer R 1 Miss Witmer works for Hershey Garment Co Paradise and Mr Myer works for Clarence L Lefever Paradise R 1 The wedding will take place in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester J. Witmer
Paradise
Marian
Parke N. Myer
Aaron Myer
Kinzer
Miss Witmer
Hershey Garment Co
Mr. Myer
Clarence L. Lefever
Ten Acre Warwick Township Farm Brings $17 895 at Sale
A ten acre Warwick Township farm offered by Jacob K Fisher Brunnerville was sold for 17 895 at a public sale Saturday afternoon. Buyer was Harry Brubaker Murrell. Included were a seven room house frame barn tobacco shed four car cement block garage and housing for 2 000 hens. J W Beamesderfer acted as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob K. Fisher
Brunnerville
Warwick Township
Harry Brubaker
Murrell
J. W. Beamesderfer
Budget Notice for New Holland Borough Budget Reading
The proposed budget of the Borough of New Holland will be open for inspection at the home of William G. Gilfillan Borough Secretary between 7 and 9 p.m. for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
William G. Gilfillan
Thanks for prayers and floral offerings at our loss
The Dunlap family extends heartfelt thanks to all who offered sympathy and kind words and those who sent beautiful floral offerings after the death of our beloved wife and mother, The Harty Dunlap.
Budget Notice From Upper Leacock Township Supervisors
The budget of Upper Leacock Township will be open for inspection by taxpayers at Leola Bank for the legal period. Brom Ek Groff, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leacock Township
Board of ‘Supervisors
Leola
BBRON
EK. Groff
Bachmans Honored With First Citizen Award in New Holland
Dr and Mrs C G Bachman were named First Citizen by the Young Men s Business League of New Holland at a Tuesday ceremony. Lee Stauffer presided as Guy Musselman praised the Bachmans civic work over nearly thirty years, noting Mrs Bachman s wartime nurse aide hours and daily prayer services by Dr Bachman. The event featured roses for Mrs Bachman and attendance by past recipients. Proceeds from a later card party will fund high school band uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy N. Musselman
Young Men's Business League
New Holland
Young Men’s Business League of
C. G. Bachman
St. Stephen Reformed
Lee Stauffer
Robert Schroll
Paul M. Russell
Musselman
Bachmans
J. O. O. F. Hall
Wedding of Miss Kathryn Stone to Austin Hartranft
The marriage of Miss Kathryn T. Stone and Austin L. Hartranft was held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen Reformed church in this borough with Rev. C. G. Bachman officiating. Attendants were Erella Jane Hartranft and George W. Stone. The bride works at New Holland Machine Company. the groom at C. B. Townsley, contractor, and they will live at the groom’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn T. Stone
Paul D. Stone
West Main Street
Austin L. Hartranft
Roy Hartranft
Terre Hill
St. Stephen Reformed Church
C. G. Bachman
D.D
Erella Jane Hartranft
George W. Stone
New Holland Machine Company
C. B. Townsley
Dr Robly Evans speaks to New Holland Rotary Club
Dr Robly Evans addressed the New Holland Rotary Club on Monday evening. President Ivan A Shirk presided. He spoke on What the Veterinary Profession Means to Mankind. Visiting Rotarians included Ralph Snavely of Columbia Jesse Snavely and A S Groff of Lancaster. Next week A B C Groff will show pictures on his California trip. Edward C Weaver gave the Club Magazine report. The Rotary Clothing Drive final ten days were announced with donations sought at A B C Groff garage J Z Martin Store and Shirk's Grocery Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robly Evans
New Holland
Rotary
A. B. C. Groff
J. Z. Martin
Shirk’s
9:15 Class Banquet at St Stephen Reformed Church
The annual banquet of the 9:15 Men's Bible Class at St Stephen Reformed Church School was held in the church social rooms. Robert L Ressler served as master of ceremonies with Rev. C B Starr of Terre Hill as guest speaker. Tony Marianni provided accordion music while Mr and Mrs Chester Christ Banks performed guest marimba and accordion. Mrs R O Whitmore recited poetry and closed with an original composition dedicated to the class. A turkey dinner was served by the Ladies Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Reformed Church School
Robert L. Ressler
C. B. Starr
Terre Hill
Tony Marianni
Chester Christ
Banks
R.O. Whitmore
Ladies, Aid Society of the Church
Reward Offered for Information on Damaged Drain Plug System
A fifty dollar reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who destroyed the drain plug system of the reservoir on property.
Fellowship Sunday Observed by Evangelical United Brethren
The world wide Youth Fellowship Sunday will be observed on Sunday January 25 at the morning service of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The theme is Jesus Christ is Lord continuing from the 1947 Oslo conference. The New Holland Church program features Miss Shirley Ruess as leader with Scripture by Rodney Witman and prayers by Janice Witman and Donald Detter. Ranck Church holds a 7 30 p m service with Miss Helen Sando leading and Scripture by Lee Oberholzer, prayer by Carl Diller, and reading by Betty Lowry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Oslo
Norway
Youth Fellowship
Christian Endeavor
New Holland
Shirley Ruess
Rodney Witman
Janice Witman
Donald Detter
Ranck
Helen Sando
Lee Oberholzer
Carl Diller
Betty Lowry
Neighborhood group forms for New Holland Scouts
A Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Dick Brubaker’s home organized a Neighborhood Organization for Brownie Intermediate and Senior Scout Troops in New Holland. The group, part of the Northeast District of Lancaster County, plans bi monthly gatherings with officers elected as Mrs. John H. Martin chairman Mrs. Charles Rice vice chairman and Mrs. Dick Brubaker secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
XN Girl Scout
Dick Brubaker
New Holland
Lancaster County
John H. Martin
Charles Rice
G O P Club Program Outlined at Meeting
The Men's Republican Club from eastern county will roll out a program to clarify state and national party policies for voters. At the January meeting President Robert L. Ressler announced an advisory board, publicity and membership chairs, and pro committee members. Two new members were elected, John T. Auld and Christ Binkley, with remarks from G W Wilt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club
Robert L. Ressler
George B. Ludwig
William Dughi
Roy W. Brubaker
George L. Dissinger
Ausmus
Paradise Pastor Accepts Call to Glenalden
The Rev. Stuart Dickson of Leacock Presbyterian Church Paradise resigns to serve First Presbyterian Church Glenolden. In his tenure since May 24, 1943, 77 members joined and finances strengthened. Ladies' Aid Society presented the couple with a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Dickson
Leacock Presbyterian Church
Paradise
First Presbyterian Church
Glenolden
Mr. Dickson
Leacock Church
Dickson
Ladies’ Aid Society
William McIlvaine
Bareville Church to Host Song Fest and College Choir
The Bareville Church of the Brethren will host a Song Fest on Sunday at 7 30 p m featuring five visiting singing groups. The Bareville Young People sponsor a program by the Elizabeth Town College Choir on Sunday February 22 at 10 15 a m in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bareville
Notice to file personal property slips by February 1 1948
Assessor Chas F Ressler urges all owners to return personal property slips with all stocks and bonds itemized on the reverse side. He is housebound and asks mail submission to avoid a 5 percent penalty after February 1 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Ressler
Sale reports and oddities from January 22 1898 period
The clipping notes early tobacco crop sales with wrap users at 66 to 68 cents and fillers at 1 to 2 cents. It questions cruelty to animals while mentioning a Mexico bullfight with women fighters and lists railroad station name changes near Downingtown and Lancaster.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chicquetan Fund
Council
Business Women’s Club
Dorothy Leféver
Franklin and ‘Marshall College
Guidance Clinic
Hiam Warner
Warner
Velma Seifred
Ruth A. Witman
Pennsylvania Federation
Grace B. Daniels
Abraham Lincoln
Reading Club
Philadelphia
Fort Worth
Texas
Joseph Weaver
Holland
89 & Tesu
Kegerise — Houck
Myer — Witmer
First Citizen
AIDS
Officers
Paradise Presbyterian
Glenalden
Bareville Church
Mexico
Downingtown and
Springton
Dowlin
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