Personal notes on visitors and travels in Reading area
Citizens list numerous locals and guests visiting Reading and nearby towns for the Fourth of July. Names include Loretta Weinhold, Emily Longenecker, Alta Diller, Henry Weinhold, J E Harner, Kate Brubaker, Eli Hess, Edith Hess, Maria Bender, Sara Richards, Ralph Roland, George Roland, John Greenberger, Eila Davis, Kathryn Miller, and many others. Travel spans Philadelphia, Lititz, Lancaster, Atlantic City, Wildwood, and New York with family visits, vacations, and social calls noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Weinhold
Lancaster
Near the Boro
Emily C. Longenecker
Philadelphia
Alta Diller
Anna Mason
Ida Townsley
H.C. W. Showalter
Anna R. Barton
J. E. Harner
Ephrata
Kate Brubaker
Harry
Reading
Eli Hess
Edith
Maria Bender
Lititz
Hess
Sara E. Richards
L. H. Hendrixson
West Main Street
Ralph Roland
Mr. Roland
George O. Roland
Edwin Caldwell
The
Boro
John H. Greenberger
Good Bye to Kindred From a Son in Service
Notes from brief letters and postal cards written by Lir Harper Himes to Mr and Mrs R C Himes describe his enlistment and departure from Mt Gretna Camp Brumbaugh on the way to the Mexican border. He says farewell to kin and friends and reports ivy poison, travel via Columbus and East St Louis, with updates on Illinois fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Himes
Lir
Harper Himes
Mt. Gretna
Camp Brumbaugh
Sam
United States
Columbus
Ohio
St. Louis
Met
July Community Festivals Across Lancaster Area
A list of summer events notes music by the Citizens Band from New Holland at Martindale and other communities. Also listed are humorous lectures in Harner's New Theatre, Bareville and Intercourse festivals by local groups, Sunday school reunions, picnics, and a free supper in Hinkletown Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martindale
Citizens Band
New Holland
Harner
New Theatre
Forrest E. Dunger
D. D
Philadelphia
Bareville
Churchtown
Gool
Camp 545
Lancaster Lutheran Conference
Hershey
Voganville
Hinkletown
Hinkletown Park
Young Ladies’ Bible
United Brethren Church
Odd Fellows
Mill Creek
Musselman’s Mill
Union
New Holland and Vicinity
Lititz
Notice to Contractors for Cedar Grove School Bid
East Earl township Lancaster county Pennsylvania directors invite bids for erection of a Cedar Grove school. Plans and specifications available after July 4 from the secretary. Bids due by 6 p m July 15 1916. Board may reject all bids. Joan J Hica secretary. 71 2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Earl Township
Lancaster County
Cedar Grove
Joan J. Hica
Sec
New Holland Tennis Club Beats Rohrerstown 4 0 On July Fourth
New Holland Tennis Club defeated Rohrerstown at Rohrerstown on July 4 by 4 games to 0. Singles Klemmer beat Erb 6 8 6 8. Storb defeated Stehman 6 4 6 2. Retten beat Stehman 6 4 5 6 4. Doubles Klemmer and Stord defeated Erb and Stehman 6 1 6 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Tennis Club
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Wake Up New Holland and Vicinity Price Update
A fragmented notice mentions rising prices and preparation for a sale in New Holland and surrounding area. It hints at widespread price increases and consumer alerts as a local event or sale approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
California Sunday services and community notes in California region
California Sunday drew a fair attendance for regular preaching as Rev Bixler from Mt Shiloh preached a heartening sermon in Rev G S M Kaaffroth's absence. Mt Shiloh Sunday School thrives. Children’s Day drew crowds. Barn-raising with a new hoisting machine went smoothly led by Frank Glass. Church trustees plan rebuilds for the California U E church Forest Home site. Hens housed by John A Rigg. Bell telephone installs at Harry Brown’s Gradatar ia Farm. more phones expected locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Geasion
G.S. M. Kaaffroth
Bixler
Mt. Shiloh
Morris Hoffman
Frank Glass
Chorestown
Getting There Lecture at Harner's Theatre Delights Audience
The Men's Bible Class of St Stephen's Reformed church arranges a July 14 lecture at Harner's New Theatre by Forrest E Dager D D of Philadelphia. The humorous talk titled Getting There promises rich literary entertainment with uplifting lessons to ease life's burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s Reformed Church
Harner
New Theatre
Forrest E. Dager
D. D
Philadelphia
Glowner-Wise Tie the Knot Quietly in Lancaster
Lester D. Glowner sporting editor of The Clarion wed Miss Maury L. Wise at Grace Lutheran parsonage Lancaster. Rev C E Haupt officiated the ring ceremony. The couple was unattended and friends extend wishes for a happy life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester D. Glowner
the Clarion
Maury L. Wise
Thomas Wise
Cambridge
Grace Lutheran Parsonage
Lancaster County Good Roads Association Formed
The Lancaster County Good Roads Association organized in Lancaster on Wednesday night with Dr. William A. Wolf as president Rev D W Marburger as vice president F S Bucher as secretary and Willis R Knox as treasurer. The group aims to promote road improvements in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County Good Roads Association
Lancaster
Wm. “A. Wolf
D. W.W. Marburger
Peace and militarism resolution presented to President
At the International Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren in Winona Lake Indiana W L Taylor superintendent of the Brethren Home Neffsville and Prof J Sweigart were named to deliver a resolution on national peace and militarism in schools to the U S President. Through Rep W W Griest an interview is arranged for Thursday noon July 18 for the Lancaster County men to hand the President their message in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Winona Lake
Indiana
W. Taylor
Neffsville
J. Sweigart
United States
Taylor
W. W. Griest
Lancaster County
Local Social Roundup From Buena Vista District
Misses Euma Robinson and Hilda Barr visit Miss Edna Rhoads on Saturday. Philadelphia guests William Johnson and wife join Edund Wise and family near Gap. Several families attend funeral of Mrs. Mary Asner in Green Bank. Others visit relatives in White Horse, Sadaburyville, Compass, Christiana, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euma Robinson
Hilda Barr
Edna Rhoads
William Johnson
Philadelphia
Ediund Wise
Near Gap
Charles Robinson
Anna
J. E. Burkey
Wacd Stoltzfus
Nora
Elgerson
Plank Reeser
John K. Bgaster
C. G. Rho
Wayne Burkeyard
Compass
John E. Kennel
Near Christiana
John R. Kennel
Silk mill closes for a week’s vacation at Storb Snader Co
The silk mill of Storb, Snader & Co, Inc. closed last Saturday for a week as has been the custom for years. During the layoff the mill’s machinery is overhauled, adjusted, and cleaned to be in good trim for another year’s run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storb, Snader & Co, Inc
Unclaimed Letters From New Holland Post Office
A fragment list shows uncalled letters for the week at the New Holland post office. The text includes garbled names and notes indicating calls or acknowledgments are pending for multiple recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Go McGalliger
al Pond
Infant LeRoy Zimmerman Dies After Short Illness
Infant LeRoy Zimmerman son of Harvey and Anna Zimmerman dies at home on West Main Street after two days of illness. Survived by parents and sister Bath, funeral announced with services to follow at Weaver home. Florence Henderson of Springville also dies after eight years of illness. funeral at Pequea Presbyterian cemetery. Several other local obituaries note survivors and service details in Centre and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy E. Zimmerman
Harvey
Anna Zimmerman
West Main Street
Florence V. Henderson
Springville
Salisbury Township
Oil Doydoek
William and
Margaret Henderson
Albert
Susan
Robert H Gambly
York County
Voetori
Sauimnel Menteer
Roro i
Kinzer
Pequea Presbyterian
Funeral of Eli Redsay Held in Lititz Parish
The funeral for Eli Redsay of Lititz was conducted on Sunday forenoon with regular church services. Survivors include his wife Jennie Davidson Redeay and three children Walter Helen and Alberta, plus his parents Mr and Mrs Martin Redeay of Adamstown four brothers and two sisters. Rev Bog Welder led the service with the sermon based on 1 Corinthians 12 13. The procession traveled from Lititz to the Davidson home near Stone Hill for the funeral. Community members from several nearby towns attended. a wedding dinner was held at Barton Shupps to honor their son’s marriage with many relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Amos
Tescae Tokay
2Wnatville
Daniel
Reinhedds
Medel
Blue Ball
Witham
Theona Diemer
Union Tiroye
Israel Tomd
Weavers
Wiliam (Healt
Bonatansville
Daniel Leib
ShaePerstown
Leithon County
Eli Redsay
Lititz
Jennie
Nee Davidson
Redeay
Walter
Helen
Alberta
Martin Redeay
Adamstown
Henry
Near Black Horse
Adam
Muddy Creek
John
Moncello
Emma
Henry Lauseh
Mary
Abraham Weinhold
Bog. Welder
Beinea Souns
Jeremiah Davidson
Stone Hill
Redeuy
Barton Shupp
Jacob Shupp
Jacob Groff
Nathan Gephart
Davis Coldren
Jacob Burkhart
Henry Wentzel
Harold
Charles Zell
David Burkhart
Robert
Elizabeth
Luke
Kathryn Coldren
Ada
Charles
Merva
Stephen Shupp
Local Gossip From Hatville Area Sunday Visit
Reported in Hatville and nearby areas is a social gathering involving Caldwell and family on Sunday. Members of the Ream, Palm, Seidhaaf, and Riehl circles were noted guests at the Clirethe residence with plans for haymaking and garden displays mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Caldwell
Mt Irenna
Sandiy
Jason Hueswalter
Dey Hall
Stainel
Wayne Book
Sainday
Harry RoPairi
Famaly
Mors
Ebay
Beootrp
Hiab
Croomen
Mpetatfas
Piere
Osteritast
Hetever
Orden
Downingtown
Clirethe
Harry Ream
Jacob Palm
Elmer Seidhaaf
Gap
Javoo Riehl
Haymaking Bountiful As Lutzs Host Visitors In Lincoln Area
Farmers report heavy crops and near completion of haymaking amid scarce hand labor. Several households, including Mrs Scott of Philadelphia and Mrs Harrison Summers with four children, visit relatives in Lincoln. Charles and Mrs Lutz host Edwin Wertz and guests over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lutz
Lincoln
Ephrata
Scott
Philadelphia
Edwin Wertz
Harrison Summers
Charles
Lutz
Edwin
Wertz
Arenes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter F. Weinhold
Henry Weinhold
Charles, Lewis
Our Town
Eila Davis
Mary E
Brimmer Avenue
Durbin Castle
Emma Castle
W. R. Piersol
East Main Street
Kathryn Miller
Anna Renninger
Keller Mentzer
Burnell Snader
New York
Wildwood, N. J
Helen Mentzer
Maury V. Bear
Birdin Hood
Mildred Mylin
West Chester
George E. Dank
Columbia
Harry Chase
Baltimore
Miller G. Resh
Scranton
Cora L
Martin
Jacob Buckwalter
Alice
A. F. Skraminsky
Grace
Atlantic City
N.J
Skramusky
Miss Grace
Francis Bear
Olive
Mr. Bear
A. H. Bear
Pearl Wolfe
Thompson
Harry Gardner
Willis
Weat Philadelphia
Ruth Fox
Charles W. Hammond
A. H. Mentzer
Miss Woodring
Myerstown
Charles Zwally
Farmers National Bank
Charles Mentzer
Elsie I. Doerr
Jacob
Oliver Jamison
Burg
John Roland
Mia
Henry Shnavely
Mattie Shnupp
Corsa Shetzley
Ocean Grove
Jacob C. Myer
J. Wellington Showalter
Samuel High
Samuel H
Newton Wilson
West Philadelphia
Ray
Wesley Geist
Miriam Geist
Bore
Samuel
Calvin Matzer
Martin M. Kurtz
Toll Gate
Clara
Elizabeth Kurtz
Worlds
5. W. Clark
Paul Brill
Aaron
Mrs
Martin Mobler
George
Myers
Margaret
Lyndell
Mr. Myers
Jacob Myers
Martha
Helen Anangst
Strayer
Coluurbia
Kindred
Rohrerstown
California U E Church
John A Rigg
Harry Brown
Gradataria
Mr. Brown
MT. Tabor
Mr Rann Bairthas
Wy Miller
Abe
Jason
Weser
Chester A. Wenger
Smith
Akron
Jason A. Wenger
Carl M. Wenger
J. A. Wenger
Florence Myers
Boyd R. Wenger
Rocky Springs
Clair V. Wenger
New Milltown
Wilbert J. Dunlap
Meda
Ivan Diller
Wellington
Bair
Franz
Hostetter
Milter
Buena Vista
Elizabeth Martin
Ebenbest
Michael
Basta
Pes Lowine Edeityar
Ithaere
Nebraska Phatpe
Lanegeter
Advanins
Ada Haho
Mr Hatin
Han Owife
Synitet Bather
East Bart
Janie. Uo
Swartzville
David Geehman
Solomon Harding
Henry Behm
Charles Lord
William Shober
Near Fry's Mill
Solomon Harding, Jr
Daniel Groff
Misa
Borthe
Ladech
Swith
Rata
Jiang
Edna Gaoes
Minne West
Liatie Lanseb
Helen Willian Ratie
Carrie
Remumder
Peecgie
Othe Ponrth
Hatville
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