28 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1944
Page
1
A wife in Ephrata received a Washington telegram stating her husband was injured in action in the European theatre. An Army letter later said Lester was in a hospital receiving the best care. Letters from T Sgt Wagner reported he is recovering from shock and other injuries after surviving a bomber flight as crew chief.
Eligible workers at the New Holland Machine Company voted against United Steelworkers of America CIO representation in the plant election held yesterday. Management received a stronger vote of confidence, while 17 ballots were challenged and 10 employees did not vote.
Esther Lindemuth of Mt. Joy and Guy N. Musselman of New Holland were married January 24 1944 at St Albans Episcopal Church Highland Park Michigan. Ceremony performed by the groom’s brother Reverend G Paul Musselman.
We express sincere thanks and appreciation to many friends and neighbors for kindness words of sympathy and floral offerings in the death of Technical Sergeant Herbert L Brunner. Special thanks are tendered to those participating in the military arrangements. Mrs Vera Brunner and Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Brunner.
New Holland begins a two week drive from January 27 to February 10 to fund a Community Ambulance. Volunteers will solicit at Farmers National Bank and Trust Company during banking hours and donations can be placed in two nearby banks Blue Ball National Bank and First National Bank of Intercourse. Progress is charted in the window of Pennsylvania Power and Light showing an ambulance climbing toward a $5,000 goal.
Rebecca M. Sauder seventy one East Earl R 1 died 11 45 p m Monday at St Josephs Hospital after a two week illness She was sister of the late Bishop John M Sauder of the Weaverland District and a member of Goodville Mennonite Church Nieces and nephews survive Funeral from Mahlon M Good East Earl R 1 Friday at 1 30 p m and at Goodville Mennonite Church at 2 Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Mrs John C Huber 64 died Tuesday at her East Earl home from pneumonia. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Lydia Martin. Survived by husband John Q and children Katie Mary Phares Eli Alice Anna John O Jr Lydia Henry and others. thirty four grandchildren. Memorial services held Saturday at Weaverland Mennonite church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening.
The piece lampoons a local man Charley Zwally who, after overdoing a war bond sale, accidentally breaks a glass door while pretending to be a superhero. The tale mixes humor about a self styled Superman with town life and a digression on pig farming history and sanitation.
New Holland High School students push for a 4th War Loan Bond drive. By 11 am the school quota of 1600 dollars was surpassed, reaching 2597.70 with several rooms posting 100 percent participation. A February 4 meeting at Farmers Bank Building will outline the remaining goals.
Hundreds of residents and neighbors attend nightly evangelistic services at the United Brethren Church led by Rev. Albert Peterson of Newton Iowa. Peterson directs singing and the chorus, presents messages, and features special music. Children meet Thursday and will sing at several services with a unified Sunday morning service led by Peterson and Rev. F. C. Aungst.
More than a hundred people attended the New Holland Lions Club Ladies Night held in the High School auditorium. District Governor F F Bailey spoke, introduced by Deputy Governor Earl Lefever. Rev George W Wilt gave the invocation. Music was by the New Holland High School orchestra under Janet Schopf.
The Intermediate Girl Scouts plan a Tuesday after school canvass to raise dimes for infantile paralysis aid. The drive aims to support March of Dimes charity efforts through neighborhood outreach and student volunteers.
Captain Wilson A. Foust, now somewhere in Italy, expresses gratitude for the many cards and gifts received from friends while serving overseas.
A lengthy feature includes the arrest of a chicken thief tied to a Welsh Mountain gang, plus commentary on Pennsylvania education plans. It notes the state lacks enough schools, the push for building more schoolhouses, and a humorous Ohio beard record. The Bowmanayville debate judged intemperance versus war.
Mrs Lizzie L Hess seventy nine widow of Benjamin H Hess died at her Neffsville home at 1 a m Monday after months of illness She was a Landis Valley Mennonite Church member and daughter of the late Deacon David and Elizabeth Leaman Survived by three children Nettie Harlan Nott David Norman, nineteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one sister Mary Landis Funeral services were held at the confining home and Landis Valley Mennonite Church Interment was not specified.
The American Legion and its Auxiliary invite youths ages 11 to 19 to an open house on Saturday January 29 at the Legion Home from 7 30 to 10 00 p m. Games music and dancing will be offered and Esther Beck will supervise the group as chaperone.
The report states Sgt Andrew Jackson Yundt is located somewhere in Italy. It mentions a girl scout exchange sending fruitcake and various Christmas references including the Sunday School and celebratory tokens received by him and others.
Pfe. Joseph M. Kurtz son of Mr and Mrs M M Kurtz of this borough serving in the U S Marine Corps wishes to thank the Girl Scouts and all others who sent him gifts and cards during the holidays.
The family thanks friends for sympathy, use of automobiles, and floral offerings during their bereavement in the death of William E. Hawk.
An inspirational song service will be held on Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Hinkletown Mennonite church Ed win Weber will be in charge
Small country farm with stone house frame barn and tobacco shed eight acres immediate possession offered by STYER EVANS Real Estate and Insurance.
Roy Bair expresses gratitude to friends for cards and gifts received over the holidays.
A Lancaster General Hospital Board of Directors veteran, serving forty years, is celebrated as a lifetime contributor at age 81. The tribute marks decades of service to the Lancaster medical community.
The Leola citizen H. M. Stauffer 81, dean of solicitors in the Lancaster General Hospital building fund campaign, is among the most active backers. He has attended all meetings except one and portrays no pride in missing that session.
The Goodville Fire Company Auxiliary led by Miss Grace Frankhouser plans a scrap drive for paper and waste fat on Saturday January 29. Residents should place items on porches by 10 a.m. for pickup.
Roy Hartranft was elected president of the Terre Hill Fire Company at a recent meeting. Other officers named include First Vice President Ralph Smith, Secretary Clayton S. Nolt, Treasurer Albright Cake, trustees Phares Keller Roy Fritz and C. W. Fox, Fire Chief Harry Sweigart, and assistant chiefs Earl Smith Charles Weinhold and John M. Wenger.
Licenses for the year 1944 are now being issued at the offices of STYER and EVANS. The notice directs applicants to obtain their permits from the licensed agents, outlining the filing and fee requirements and the location of the offices.
Reading the piece notes how the G L barber reshapes the returning soldier, triggering tears from mothers and hesitant welcomes from sweethearts. The essay laments the loss of prewar looks while praising the grooming value and morale boost of the famed G I haircut.
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