Obituary for David M. Rutt 63 in Ephrata area
David M. Rutt 63 died at his son in law John M Gerhart's home in Ephrata at 5 30 AM after a long illness. He lived in Blue Ball before three months ago and was a member of New Holland Reformed Church and the Knights of Mystic Chain. Survived by Lena Burkey his wife and children Edwin M Coatesville Horace B Hinkletown Mabel Katz Blue Ball Florence E Gerhart Ephrata Elsie Smith this borough and David M Jr Coatesville. Also survived by Mary Hooker George Rutt Edwin M Rutt and Mrs J G Weaver Murrell. Services held at home and Weaverland Mennonite Church with interment in adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Rutt
Ohn
Coatesville
Horace B
Hinkletown
Mabel
Lester Katz
Blue Ball
Florence E
John M. ‘Gerhart
Ephrata
Elsie
Kenneth Smith
David M., Jr
Coateville
Mary Hooker
George Rutt
Terre Hill
Edwin M. Rutt
J. G. Weaver
Murrell
Weaverland Mennonite Church
Death of Eliza Kendig at 90 in New Holland
Eliza Anne Kendig aged 90 died Sunday evening at 7 at her nephew Diller Kendig's home 316 Jackson Street New Holland after a brief illness. She belonged to St Pauls Reformed Church Lancaster. Services were held Thursday at 12 30 p m at the nephew’s home and 2 p m at the Reformed cemetery chapel in Quarryville. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Anne Kendig
Diller JR. Kendig
Jackson Street
New Holland
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
Lancaster
Quarryville
Deaths of J. W. Cauller in Terre Hill
J. W. Cauller 80 died at his Terre Hill home Tuesday afternoon from complications. He belonged to Trinity Evangelical Congregational church and was connected with the Odd Fellows and Mystic Chain. Surviving are three sons Harry Herman and William E among others, plus a daughter and five grandchildren. Private services at his home followed by public services at Trinity church. Burial in Terre Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cauller
Terre Hill
Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church
Order of Odd Fellows and Mystic Chain
Harry
New Jersey
Herman
Anna
Martin Frankhouser
Churchtown
William E
Dales
Oregon
David
Lancaster
Amos Kern
Honey Brook
Terre Hill Cemetery
Mrs Hobert W Moyer Dies at Brownstown Home
Mrs Annie R Miller Moyer, aged sixty four, wife of Robert W Moyer of Brownstown, died Saturday noon at home from complications. Survived by husband Leon a son, a grandson, sister Mrs Robert Richard son, brother William Miller, and a stepsister, all of Brownstown. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 PM at Millbach Church Lebanon County. burial in adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie R. Miller Moyer
Robert W. Moyer
Brownstown
Leon
Robert Richardson
William Miller
Millbach Church
Lebanon County
Death of Jesse Ranck in Wilmington Del
Jesse Ranck aged sixty eight died at his Wilmington home Thursday afternoon January 23 at 4 00 from complications after a short illness. Survived by wife and children Chester Emma Mary and Jesse of this borough. Funeral services held at Esbenshade Funeral Parlors South Railroad Avenue on Monday afternoon at 1 00 with interment in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Ranck
Wilmington
Delaware
Chester
Emma
Mary
Lancaster
Jesse
Aul
Trinity’ “Lutheran Cemetery
Real Estate Sold in Borough Auction Report
Real estate sale details from the borough auction are incomplete but indicate parcels changing hands. The record notes property transfers and the sale date, with limited readable names and locations.
Evangelistic Services at United Brethren Church Begin Soon
A three week series of evangelistic services starts Sunday February 9 at the United Brethren in Christ Church in the borough. The Howard Sisters of Reading return to lead the music and supervise children's meetings. Four home prayer meetings replace the usual midweek service next Wednesday. Weeknight services run 7:30 pm, Sunday services 7:00 pm with neighboring United Brethren ministers preaching. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren In Christ Church
Howard
Reading
United Brethren
Lions Club Meeting in New Holland Highlights February Committee Heads
The Lions Club of New Holland met at the American Legion Home on January 28. Reports from the lighting, boys band, attendance, and minstrel show committees were heard. Assistant Scoutmaster John H. Sensenig Jr spoke on local work and Horace C. Warner entertained with readings. February committee members were named: Paul F. Esbheshade, R. E. Sponagle, and Clarence W. Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy H. Shhaub
Henry Fenninger
J. Paul Roche
Harry E. Ressler
Daniel W. Hoover
Wayne B. Ranck
Willis Weidman
George F. Besore
J. Elmer Zimmerman
H. Earl Wright
Paul F. Esbenshade
E. M. High
H. S. Shirk
Isaac W. Cauller
J. Maurice Smith
Henry B. Bowers
R. E. Spona
J. Paul Kochel
H. E. Ressler
Wilford Stauffer
Wayne Ranck
George Besore
Daniel Hoover
C. W. Richmond
Louis Yuninger
Arthur Futer
Clyde Brackin
William M. Mearig
New Holland
Mearig
Rossmere Sanitarium
Lancaster
Boys
Lions Club
Stauffer's Drug Store
American Legion
West Main Street
John H. Sensenig, Jr
Horace C. Warner
East Earl
Paul F. Esbehshade
R. E. Sponagle
Clarence W. Richmond
Westminster Guild Meeting at Marguerite Rochel Home
The Westminster Guild of Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church will gather at Marguerite Rochel’s home near Blue Ball on Saturday. The_note lists the event location and host for the church group activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Guild of
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
Marguerite Rochel
Organ Recital at United Brethren Church Promises Musical Evening
Miss Anna Mearig, local organist, presents a Sunday evening recital at 7:30 in the United Brethren Church auditorium. Accompanied by Miss Mary E. Miller of Atlantic City, the program honors the 49th Anniversary of the first Christian Endeavor Society. The event invites all to attend and celebrate with music including Handel, Beethoven, and Schubert selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mearig
United Brethren In Christ Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Church
Mearig
Mary E. Miller
Atlantic City
Christian Endeavor Society
First Christian Endeavor Society
Rgo
Handel
Miss Mearng
Miss Miller
The
Waters of
Minnetonka
Sensenig and Artz Wed in Ephrata Parsonage
Married Saturday evening at 8 by Rev A W Leibensperg at the Ephrata parsonage the ceremony used the Lutheran ring rite. The groom Elam L Sensenig is from Eph rata R D 3 and the bride Florence Artz hails from Bowmansville both are children of local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elam L. Sensenig
Ephrata
R. D
Florence Artz
Bowmansville
A. W. Leibensperg
Michael Sensenig
Walter G. Artz
Hacker High Wed Emma High at Graffdale Church
Chester Hacker of Eden and Emma High daughter of Mr and Mrs John High near Hartmans Station were married Sunday morning January 19 by Bishop Moses Horning at Graffdale Mennonite Church. A wedding dinner followed at the bride's home with guests Ezra Kilmer and Ada High present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Hacker
Eden
Emma High
John High
Hartman’s Station
Moses Horning
Graffdale Mennonite Church
Ezra Kilmer
Ada High
Intercourse C E Week Planned at Intercourse U B Church
Christian Endeavor Week runs February 2 to 9 at Intercourse United Brethren Church. Joseph P. Sherr of Lancaster opens February 2 with an address, followed by H F Rhoads D D on Tuesday and a 40 piece orchestra plus Rev P L Carpenter on Wednesday. Thursday features Hon John A McSparran, Friday hosts the Christian Endeavor Social with Rev S A Rauch of Paradise, and Sunday February 9 features Rev Wm Worrell of Lancaster. Pre services include 15 minute piano recitals by Ella Merle Zimmerman of Intercourse. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Intercourse United Brethren Church
Christian Endeavor
Joseph P. Sherr
Lancaster
H. F. Rhoads
D.D
P. L. Carpenter
John A. McSparran
Christian Endeavor Social
S. A. Rauch
Paradise
Wm. Worrell
Ella Merle Zimmerman
Intercourse
Esbenshade Turkey Farm Captures State Show Prizes
The Esbenshade Turkey Farm of Paradise township, Ellis H. Esbenshade proprietor, won the top honors for fine turkeys at the State Farm Show last week. Judge Prof Rice of the University of Maryland presided. The awards included the 1st grand prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esbenshade
Paradise Township
Ellis H. Esbenshade
State Farm
Prof
Rice
The
University , of Maryland
Kinzer Elected to Congress in Lancaster Special Election
J Roland Kinzer, Lancaster, won the special congressional election to fill W W Griest’s seat, defeating George W Hensel Jr from Quarryville 15 607 to 7 253 with an 8 354 margin. Hensel carried parts of lower Lancaster County and Denver borough while Kinzer led in the city. Total vote 22 860, far below 1928 and 1925 ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hensel, Jr
Quarryville
W. W. Griest
J. Roland Kinzer
Lancaster
Congress
Mr. Kinzer
Mr. Hensel
Kinzer
Lower Lancaster County
Marti
Providence
Eden
Bart
Martic
Drumore
East Drumore
Colerain
Fulton
Little Britain
Denver
Guy K. Bard
Patriotic Order Sons of America reports county progress and plans
The Patriotic Order Sons of America in Lancaster County under William H. Fox details a county membership drive with delegates from 22 camps. A January 35 meeting outlined plans for a county initiation and Washington's Birthday event in Lancaster on February 22. A Palmyra degree team will perform initiatory work for a large class, with a banquet to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Lancaster County
William H. Fox
County Association
Washington
Lancaster
Palmyra
Lebanon County
Workmen's Compensation Insurance for Threshermen and Farmers
Pennsylvania Threshermen and Farmers Mutual offers Workmen's Compensation insurance for threshing crews and farms with dividend sharing. Our company handles all forms of coverage for agricultural workers and related trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Threshermen and Farmers’ Mutual Casualty Company
Threshermen
Farmers
New Holland Boy Earns National Music Honor
Allan Ranck of New Holland has been chosen to join the National High School Chorus meeting in Chicago during the Music Supervisors of America Conference. He is a member of the High School Chorus and Orchestra and the Lions Club sponsored Boys' Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Ranck
National Music Supervisors’ Conference
Chicago
George Ranck
National
Ill
Music Supervisors of America
Young Ranck
Lions Club
Hollis Dann
New York University
National Orchestra
Ranck
Weaver Hagey
Mrs Mary Erb Completes Nursing Course at Local AYA
Mrs Mary Erb of North Custer Avenue has completed a practical nursing course at the Lancaster Y W C A and at Elizabeth Town Hospital. For services call 748 New Holland for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Erb
North Custer Avenue
Lancaster Y. W
Local residents share weekend visits and attendances
Mr and Mrs Harvey Hartranft of Ephrata and other area couples visited relatives in Lancaste r Coatesville Weaverland and Goodville over the weekend. Funeral attendance included Mrs Barton Woomert at Weaverland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hartranft
Ephrata
Harveyter
Clayton Bair
Johns
Robert
Lancas
Harlan Landis
Dicky
Charlotte
New Holland
John Seifred
Carl Kurtz
Pierce Patton
Coatesville
Barton Woomert
John Getz
Richard
Terre Hill
R. E. Good
Lititz
Amos F. Myers
Barton Myers
Lucy
Vo_ganville
Local man and two passengers escape serious injuries in Bareville collision
Edwin C. Diller of this borough and two companions Mr. John Miller and Miss McCormick narrowly escaped harm when a truck swerved across the road at Bareville and struck the Diller car as they traveled toward New Holland from Lancaster. No injuries occurred though the Diller vehicle and the truck sustained damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Diller
C. M. Diller
John Miller
Well Baby Clinic Set at Trinity Lutheran Church
The Well Baby Clinic in this borough will meet in Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday School rooms on Thursday afternoon February 6 from 2 to 4 PM. Dr Paul R Wentz will lead the clinic and Miss Kersey of Elizabethtown will serve as nurse. Diphtheria toxin antitoxin treatment will be administered to interested children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Well Baby
Trinity Lutheran Church
Paul R. Wentz
Big Stock-Taking Sale Continues At S. Robinson's
Stock-taking sale still on in full force offering sensational bargains for the community. See page 4 for details on reduced prices and featured items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Robinson
Burials in Pike Mennonite Cemetery 1929 list
A 1929 burial record for Pike Mennonite Cemetery lists six interments: Leah infant daughter of Aaron O and Leah Stauffer near Ephrata on January 5. Katie Brubaker wife of Isaac Brubaker of Brickerville on January 22 aged 68 years 3 months 24 days. Philip Rissler of Stevens on February 15 aged 79 years 10 months 5 days. infant son of Samuel O and Susanna Stauffer near Myerstown on August 3. Martha O Bauman wife of Eli S Bauman of Hahnstown aged 24 years 10 months 27 days on December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Mennonite
Leah
Aaron O
Leah Stauffer
Ephrata
Katie Brubaker
Isaac Brubaker
Brickerville
Philip Rissler
Stevens
Samuel O
Susanna Stauffer
Myerstown
Lebanon County
Martha O. Bauman
Eli S. Bauman
Hahnstown
Shoe Shine Parlor Opens in New Holland Area
Calvin Niewer opens a shoe shine parlor in New Holland area offering quick shine services to passersby and local workers. The shop marks a small business addition to the town commerce scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Niewer
New Holland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Hobert W. Moyer
Harner
Famous Broadcasting Orchestra
Harner’s
New Holland Lions Club
Lion Minstrelsy
Black-Face
Weidler Bair
Eugene Knecht
United Brethren Church
Lion Club Meeting
Westminster Guild
Lieurance
Londonderry Air
Coleman
Schubert
Miss Mearig
Miller Priere
Sensenig—Artz
Intercourse C. E. News
Esbenshade Turkey Farm
J. Roland Kinzer, Esq
Hensel
Breeknock
Muddy Creek
Caernarvon
Earl
Martindale
West Earl— Earlville
Farmersville
Leacock
Upper Leacock
Salisbury
Cambridge
Gap
Spring Garden
White Horse
Boroughs
Adamstown
Columbia
Washington Boro
Elizabethtown
Rothsville
Manheim
Lincoln
Reinholds
Landisville
Hopeland
Mt. Nebo
Mountville
Bareville
Shoe Shine Parlor
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