Nine Brownies Enter Intermediate Group At Fly-Up Ceremony
The New Holland Girl Scouts held the Fly-Up ceremony at the Lutheran Parish House on Wednesday evening attended by over a hundred. Nine Brownies advanced to the Intermediate Troop: Patsy Ranch Patsy Blair June Mentzer Mary Lonuise Rice Janet Franklin Shirley Palmer Donis Miller Ruth Keiser Joyce Martin. Five girls became Senior Scouts Barbara Metford Jean Brubaker Judy Delp Shirley Conrad and Alice Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Girl Scouts
Patsy Ranch
Patsy Blair
June Mentzer
Mary Lonuise Rice
Janet Franklin
Shirley Palmer
Donis Miller
Ruth Keiser
Joyce Martin
Barbara Metford
Jean Brubaker
Judy Delp
Shirley Conrad
Alice Good
Aero Corporation Marks Second Anniversary Dinner Meeting
Conestoga Aero Corp celebrated its second anniversary with an annual dinner at the Ephrata American Legion Home. The group announced moving the Piper Cruiser to New Holland and bringing a low-wing Er coupe in spring. Prizes were awarded for hangar activities and drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conestoga Aero Corporation
Conestoga Valley
Lancaster Municipal
New Holland
H. H. Poole
Ray Gockley
Ephrata
Jack Maser
Herbert Poole, Jr
Robert Jones
John Martin
Blue Ball
Herbert Poole
E. WH. Metford
C. W. Good
Robert Miller
Elmer Zimmerman
Intercourse
Ray B. Gockley
Edwin G. Erb
American Legion Home
Lancaster Mennonite School Starts Work on Dormitory
Lancaster Mennonite School began construction on a new dormitory on Lincoln Highway East. The $160000, two story brick and concrete block building will accommodate about one hundred girls and is slated for completion by September if weather cooperates, announced Noah G Good, the school's dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Mennonite School
Lincoln Highway East
Noah G. Good
Fun For You Local Talent Casts Two Night Run at High School
Local community theater presents Fun For You a humorous revue with ages 3 to 93 in a two night show sponsored by the Lions Club for Educational and Youth Fund. Impersonators including Tom Breneman Dr I Q Minnie Pearl vie for laughs as Quiz Kids appear and the Roxey Rockettes perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Educational and Youth Fund
Radio City
Hollywood
J. Paul Kochel
Tom Breneman
Bob Charles
Dr. I. Q
Barbara Ann Musselman
Donald Troupe
Larry Conrad
James Dissinger
George W. Wilt
Harry von Zell
John Auld
Minnie Pearl
Henry Fenninger
Duke of
William Ruess
Ezra
George High
Roxey Rockettes
de Hart
American Legion
Rev Bergman Chosen Chaplain by AmVet Post
Garden Spot Post No 40 AmVets held its first dinner meeting of the year at Geist's Restaurant with 38 attendees. Rev John K Bergman received membership as a gift for service at war dead obsequies and accepted the post chaplain role. Guests included Gordon Kling Fleming Clemson Frank Eshelman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Spot Post No
AmVets
Geist’s
Gilbert Gutekunst
John K. Bergman
Post
Bergman
Gordon Kling
Fleming Clemson
Frank Eshelman
Herbert Kochel
Albert Plotnick
Richard H. Dissinger
Hyland Riley
Robert Gamber
Allen Fisher
Henry Bouder
Obituary Mrs Reba Mildred Weaver Dies at 34
Mrs Reba Mildred Weaver 34 wife of Allen H Weaver of Grant Street died at home Sunday at 10 pm. She belonged to Church of God Lancaster and leaves children Donald James Dawn Patricia Betty Harold and Wilma all at home. Also parents Phares S Harsh Pearl Dunlap Harsh a sister Irene Spotts and brothers Clair and Jerald Harsh. Funeral at Esbenshade Funeral Home yesterday afternoon and Trinity Lutheran Church at 2:30 pm with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Mildred Weaver
Allen H. Weaver
Grant Street
Church of God
Lancaster
Donald
James
Dawn
Patricia
Betty
Harold
Wilma
Phares 8S
Pearl Dunlap Harsh
Borough
Irene
Clyde Spotts
New Holland
Clair Harsh
East Earl
Jerald Harsh
Esbenshade Funeral Home
Trinity Lutheran Church
Cub Scouts canvass for The March of Dimes drive
The Cub Scouts conclude their canvass for the March of Dimes and report to Mrs H Herbert Poole on the drive’s success. Schools participate through home rooms and anyone未 contacted may contribute by notifying Mrs Poole or the Cub Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Herbert Poole
Widow Elizabeth Harnish Dies in Eden at 88
Mrs Elizabeth C Harnish eighty eight widow of J Wesley Harnish died unexpectedly at her home in Eden Tuesday at 1145 p m Found dead by her son Walter of the same address Dr Charles P Starr deputy coroner said death due to natural causes Surviving Maud wife of Charles B Yeager of Lancaster Thomas J and Walter M both of Lancaster R 5 eight grandchildren five great grandchildren and one sister Mrs Christina Alexander Bird in Hand R 1 Funeral services from Herrs Funeral Home Lampeter Saturday at 2 p m Interment Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery Friends may call this Friday 7 to 9 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth C. Harnish
J. Wesley Harnish
Eden
Walter
Maud
Charles B. Yeager
Lancaster
Thomas J
Walter M
Christina Alexander
Herr’s Funeral
Lampeter
Landis Valley Mennonite
Herr’s
Hoover Heads Rural Hospital Enrollment Drive
Henry B Hoover of the Eastern States Farmers Exchange presides over a rural enrollment campaign for a Community Hospital opening funds aim to raise 850 8500 to begin public service this summer. Co chairmen appointed for Clay Earl West Earl and East Cocalico townships report strong local support and city campaign HQ operates from Spritzler's in Ephrata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Hoover
Eastern States Farmers Exchange
Ephrata
Hoover
Eraymond
Edwards
Weidman
Ville
Clay Township
Shmuel
E. Good
Hinkletown
Ing Earl Township
Martin
Groffdale
West
Earl
Yvan ‘G. Weaver
Bareville
Leacock
Upper Leacock
Frank
Landis Buchen
Earl Township Budget Notice Seeks Taxpayer Review
The Earl Township supervisors report the 1949 road expense budget prepared in January. It will be open for inspection by taxpayers from January 29 to February 18 at Elam N. Hoover's home in Hinkletown Pa. January 28, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elam N. Hoover
Hinkletown
New Holland Farmers Dayton Dinner Meeting Planned
Notice to all members of the New Holland Farmers Dayton that the second annual dinner meeting will be held Wednesday February 28 at 7 00 p m in the Lutheran Parish House. Secretary S C Zimmerman urges attendance to complete plans promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Farmers
Dayton
The Old Oaken Bucket a Collage of Rural Wit
A humorous column laments parking meters and busybody rules while musing on oddities from folding cars to egg crates. It blends quirky anecdotes about a village, a humorous tale by C G Bachman, and a church entrance gag featuring Jonathan Esh of Intercourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Esh
Intercourse
New Holland Auxiliary Plans Benefit Dance and Officers
The New Holland Auxiliary of Lancaster General Hospital met January 25 at Mrs. J. Herbert Evans home. Plans include a February 12 Valentine Dance with King and Queen of Hearts and honored out of town guests. Officers to be elected at the March meeting, with a new chaplain role and a cover dish anniversary supper on March 21 at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Lancaster General Hospital
J. Herbert Evans
West Broad Street
E. Z. Delp
P. R. Wentz
David H. Styer
H. Herbert Poole
Ralph Weber
Frank Lammey
Philip Brubaker
Arthur Martin
Albert Best
James Witman
Roy W. Hooker
Robert O. Whitmore
Auxiliary
Prince
Princess Crunmners
George S. Mann
Millersville
C. Paul Myers
Rohrerstown
Robert Garrett
Lancaster
Wedding of Julia Lessley and John Steffy in Terre Hill
Miss Julia KE Lessley daughter of Mr and Mrs Barton G Lessley Bowmansville became the bride of John A Steffy son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Steffy Lancaster at Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church Terre Hill The Rev R C Reichenbach officiated Miss Jean Harriet Weber Rowansville was pianist Following a reception at the bride’s home the couple left for a South trip and will live near Morgantown The bride works at Vanity Fair Hosiery Co and the groom is service manager at El-Mar Chevrolet Co in Elverson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Brethren In
Harold FB. Denlinger
John A. Steffy
South
Morgantown
Vanity Fair Hosiery Company
El-Mar Chevrolet Company
Elverson
Edna Messner Weds Samuel Hess in Ephrata Church
Miss Edna Messner daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Messner Terre Hill and Samuel Hess son of Howard Hess Lititz R1 were married at 2 30 pm Saturday January 15 in Grace Evangelical Congregational Church Ephrata Rev Frank Yost pastor of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Messner
Harry Messner
Terre Hill
Samuel Hess
Howard Hess
Lititz
R. 1
Grace Evangelical Congregational
Retirement set for Lancaster County farm agent Floyd Bucher
Floyd Dutch Bucher of Reamstown will retire March 1 after thirty six years as Lancaster County farm agent. He was appointed March 10 1913 for tobacco and cattle work, a record tenure for Pennsylvania and the nation. Maxwell M Smith of Washington County will succeed him, with Harry S Sloat named associate farm agent the first in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd S. “Dutch” Bucher
Reamstown
Lancaster County
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Maxwell M. Smith
Washington County
Bucher
Penn State Board of Trustees For Agricultural Extension
Harry S. Sloat
Carbon County
Confidence Is Fundamental Sanction for Wealth
A quoted aphorism states that confidence in others is the basic sanction behind every secure title to wealth, suggesting trust underpins property and prosperity with no identified author.
Livestock and Gifts Auction for Relief Effort
An auction will be held at Martins' Sales Barn in New Holland on Tuesday for relief funds. The sale will feature livestock and other donated items. Subscriptions and contributions are encouraged in advance, with a nearby Rotary Club event and planned programs led by local figures, including Rev. R. K. Todd and Alfred C. Alspach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AU Committee
Comprar
Martin
Nonkh Wo Weaser
Eber
Hoover
Abratam Zeret
Eane Huyard
Martins
New Holland
Fee
Hedland Rotary Clute Anet
Peoples Restaurant
J. Z. Martin
R. K. Todd
Bridgeville F.C
Howard Diller
Alfred C. Alspach
Lancaster
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Assistance
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted and offered sympathy at the death of our husband and father. Mrs. Susan Burkhart and Children Goodville, Pa.
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Susan Burkhart
Founder's Day Radio Broadcast Rerun At Legion Home
In a community event at the Legion Home last Friday evening residents gathered for a Founder s Day radio broadcast and birthday surprise for Jind Lafferty. Attendees included Ruth Collins and numerous borough residents from Narvon Rod Jin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ano
Urprise
Wits Aveen
Jind Lafferty
Ruth Collins
Legion
Budget Notice for Sew Holland Borough 149
The Sew Holland Borough presents its 149 budget and invites inspection at Hoerough Hall until February &.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Hoerough Hall
January Frosts and Local Happenings in 1874
A historical column notes warm January days with the old-timers claiming frosts in May. Conestoga Township claims the county’s largest hog at 1096 pounds. A West Chester man reports a hen visiting, laying an egg upstairs, in a humorous tale. The East End of Barstler’s Hotel is rebuilt for the New Holland Company Store, risking a wall collapse. West Earl visits praise for Fairmount School teacher H. V. Givler, famed as a top county educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conestoga
Thompson Brubaker
Roy Brubaker
Roy
Barstler’s Hotel
Philadelphia
New Holland Company
West Earl Township
Fairmount School
H. V. Givler
Perfect January attendance at Spring Grove School
A January report notes perfect attendance for all scholars at Spring Grove School under teacher M G Weaver. The item is continued on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
M. G. Weaver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aero Corporation
Barry Reynolds
Billy Snyder
Clifford DeVere
Nancy Mumman
Rev. Bergman
AmVet Post
Cub Scouts
Charles P. Stahr
Earl Township Budget
Jason S. Lowry
S. C. Zimmerman
Secy
Mr. Bang
C. G. Bachman
Nippy
Jonathan
General Hospital
David H. Styner
al Price
S. G. Pontius
Alex Maitland
Ed Kelly
Charles Lewis
Irvin Dufenderfer
J. M. Ranch
Sam Witman
Mire
Arthus Martin
Lutheran Church
Por. Wents
Prank Lammey
Bob. Delp
J. Herbert Vane
Lessley
Steffy
Hess —Messner
Floyd
Dutch’ Bucher
Smith
Auvetane
Calae
Rotary Club Fleet
Goodville, Pa
Voeedas Ovenvoy
Elagen
Ted Malone
Mfoope Deternational
Melvin Jones Footube
Waetmer
Babe
Sayer
Man Ee
Raymell Tucker
Wilma Tucker
Joanne Mellinger
Betty Whitmore
Betty Marie Talbot
Nancy Gilbert
Richard “Fizz
Collins
Richard Eitnier
Gene Ludwig
Austin Collins
Polly “Miller
Leola
Melvin Martin
Gap
Rel
George Lafferty
Narvon
Rod. Jin
Lions
Od. D
West Chester
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