Legion Post offers camp trip to Sons
At a Conestoga Post meeting in Lancaster County the post announced a chance for Sons of the Legion aged fifteen and up to attend the Keystone Boys Camp at Mt Gretna in the first week of August. The post also set gate prizes for its Festival on August 15 including two radios, a refrigerator for adults and a bicycle for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Gansman
Lancaster County Council, American Legion
Conestoga Post
Ephrata
Vincent Carroll
State of Pennsylvania
Sons of the Legion
Keystone
Mt. Gretna
George Tillbrook to Enter Restaurant Business Here
George Tillbrook closes his fruit and vegetable store after nine years to open a sea foods restaurant in the Eby Hotel building now vacated by E. J. Eby. The Tillbrook family will live above the new venture while keeping a truck farm for fresh produce. Frank Keiser and son will use the former Tillbrook store and continue to occupy the C. R. Martin property as a dwelling. Eby has moved to Rising Sun Maryland to run a restaurant there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tillbrook
E. J. Eby
Eby
Tillbrook
Frank Keiser
Free Swimming Lessons At New Holland Pool
Free swimming lessons begin Monday morning July 13 at the New Holland pool. A class will be formed at that time and instruction will continue indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
New Holland Pool
Paradise Legion Festival to Be Held August Crowd Event
The Paradise Legion Festival will take place August 8 in Paradise featuring unusual entertainment and beautiful prizes. The Legion Post invites all residents and guests to attend the community celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise Legion
Paradise
The
Legion Post
Council Votes to Finish Paving Broad Street Block
Borough Council on Monday night decided to complete the unpaved block on Broad street between North Roberts and North Railroad Avenues. The move aims to reduce hazards at the Railroad avenue and East Main street intersection and follows issues with loose stones and ruts. The meeting also notes a June rovers’ camp disruption, five month arrests, and a financial report listing multiple city expenses and tax receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
North Roberts
North Railroad Avenues
Railroad Avenue
East Main Street
Old Oaken Bucket Outing Ends With Humorous Skit at Beach Park
The St Stephen Reformed Sunday School Opera Door Class held its annual outing last Wednesday at Beach Park. Mrs Elsie Walters and Mrs Emma Stone staged a comic Schmelling Louis fight with roles as Maxine Schmelling and Josephine Louis culminating in a mock twelve round bout. A later note mentions Dr Ellis H Metford leading a Boy Scout troop inspection trip to Wheatland home of President James Buchanan. A wedding ceremony at Rev Fred Pentz's home featured a muffled “Butcher” interruption before the ceremony continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera Door
St. Stephen Reformed Sunday School
Elsie Y. Walters
Ellis H. Metford
Board of Commissioners of
Boy Scout Troop No
Wheatland
James Buchanan
Buchanan
Doc
Personal notices from Lancaster area reflect cross-state visits
Mr and Mrs Paul F Esbenshade and Pauline plus George High of Blue Ball spent a weekend with friends at Buckeye Lake Ohio. Ruth Freyberger art supervisor begins a Penn State art course this summer. Dr John H Sensenig optometrist attended the Detroit convention and plans to return today. Lancaster visitors include the Kralls Dance and Hoover families with others on a three week Ohio Indiana trip. Johnsons of Toronto return after weeks with Dr Ellis Metford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Esbenshade
Pauline
George High
Blue Ball
Ohio
Buckeye Lake
Ruth Freyberger
Pennsylvania State College
Miss Freyberger
John J. Freyberger
Reading
John H. Sensenig
Detroit
Michigan
Chester Krall
John
Kathryn
George Dance
Dorothy
Lancaster
Edwin L. Hoover
New Holland
Norman O Nolt
R 1
John Martin
Springville
Indiana
William J. Johnson
Toronto
Canada
Ellis H. Metford
Obituary for John G. Diem of New Holland
John G. Diem seventy two of New Holland R D 2 died at his home Thursday morning after a seven year illness. He belonged to Mount Airy Evangelical church and Fraternal American Mechanics of Intercourse. Survived by wife Margaret Patton and children Hattie Skiles Ivan Mary Hammond Willis, one brother Elias L. Diem, one sister Mrs Lucy Wallace seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services Tuesday at 1 pm from the home and at 2 pm at Pequea Presbyterian church with interment in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call after Saturday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Diem
New Holland R. D
Mount Airy Evangelical Church
Fraternal American Mechanics of Intercourse
Margaret Patton
Hattie
Martin Skiles
Ivan
Mary
Harry Hammond
New Holland RD
Willis
Elias L. Diem
Lucy Wallace
Gap
Pequea Presbyterian Church
Doctor to Study Gynecology in Philadelphia
Dr. Wilson A. Foust of this borough plans to leave Monday in July for postgraduate work in gynecology and obstetrics at Hahnemann Hospital Philadelphia. He will return each weekend and maintain office hours on Saturdays and Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson A. Foust
Hahnemann Hospital
Philadelphia
Rev Samuel M Roeder Dies At 85 In Lancaster
The Rev Samuel M Roeder D D aged eighty five of 866 Martha avenue Lancaster died suddenly at his home at noon Tuesday from a heart attack. Services will be held at 2 p m today at the First Reformed church Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Roeder
D.D
Martha Avenue
Lancaster
the Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Leola Class Holds Picnic at Harsh's Orchard
The Loyal Gleaners class of Leola Methodist Episcopal Sunday school held its annual picnic yesterday in Harsh's orchard near Bareville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Gleaners
Leola
Beartown Timothys and Clover Stalks Spark Community Notes
Fifty years ago George Russell sent six foot three inch timothy stalks from Beartown. Samuel Brubaker reported four foot eleven inch clover stalks from West Main. Eli W. Weaver was elected No 1 school teacher in Caernarvon township. Firefighters doused a roof blaze at Adam Overly’s home after fireworks. A Mattiett’s team near Jacob Mentzer’s store caused a coltish scare. a boy suffered a badly bruised leg but no bones were broken. Garry K. Weaver graduated from Muhlenberg with second honors. Quarterly conference at United Brethren church. Rev. G W M. Riger preached. Local tension with Welsh Mountain visitors led to a racial incident culminating in a club strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Russell
Beartown
Clarion Office
Timothy
Samuel Brubaker
West Main Street
Eli W. Weaver
Caernarvon
Adam Overly
Mattiett’s
Jacob Mentzer’ Grocery
Schriver’s Drug Store
Garry K. Weaver
Richard Weaver
Muhlenberg College
Allentown
United Brethren Church
G W. M. Riger
Welsh Mountains
Fire destroys Stoltzfus home near Brackbill’s Mall
Twenty five years ago a large double frame farmhouse occupied by David K and Henry A Stoltzfus near Brackbill’s Mall burned completely after a coal oil stove exploded. Mrs. Fannie Geigley at this place received a surprise sixty seventh birthday with forty one handkerchiefs and sixty eight postcards from relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David K
Henry A. Stoltzfus
Brackbill's Mall
Fannie Geigley
Funeral Services for Eli Weaver Jr in Lancaster
Funeral services for Eli Weaver Jr twenty two of 84 North Mulberry street Lancaster were held from his home and at Weaverland Mennonite church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Deputy coroner Dr. B F Good signed the death certificate after an automobile accident near Safe Harbor. Surviving are his parents Eli W and Ida M Seiberling Weaver, a paternal grandfather Isaac W Weaver of Lancaster, and brothers and sisters Bertha Nagle Helen Sarine Marguerite Grebinger Paul John Luther and Daniel all at home or in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Weaver, Jr
North Mulberry Street
Lancaster
Lancaster General Hospital
Safe Harbor
Weaverland Mennonite Church
B. F. Good
Millersville
Eli W
Ida M. Seiberling Weaver
Isaac W. Weaver
Bertha M
Herbert Nagle
Allentown
Helen K
John Sarine
Marguerite M
John Grebinger
Paul S
John M
Luther W
Daniel W
Hillside Meeting Planned by Bridgeville Sunday School
A hillside service by the Alpha Class of Bridgeville Sunday School will be held on the farm of A. G. Boley on Sunday evening July 12 at 7 p.m. Special vocal music and speaker A. H. Groff are announced. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeville
A. G. Boley
Ev A. H. Groff
Student to Fill Zion Pulpit in Leacock Church
Mr. Marten Runes of Monterey will conduct services at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Leacock for the next two weeks. Pastor Rev. John B. McClellan left Wednesday on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marten Runes
Monterey
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Leacock
John B. McClellan
School Board to Meet This Evening
A postponed Borough School Board meeting will be held this evening.
Gleaners Class Camps at Wright Pond Near Honey Brook
The Gleaners Class of the Methout Episcopal Sunday School plans a week long retreat at Wright Pond near Honey Brook. Visitors include Rev and Mrs E L Eberhart Mrs Parke Ames Miss Virginia Hoffman Miss Betty Wright Miss Ruth Ludwig Mr and Mrs Horace Weaver Mr and Mrs Karl Stoeck and Miss Margaret McFadgen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methout Episcopal Sunday School
Wright Pond
Honey Brook
E. L. Eberhart
Parke Ames
Virginia Hoffman
Betty Wright
Ruth Ludwig
Horace Weaver
Karl Stoeck
Margaret McFadgen
Paul M Russell Installed as C E Vice President
The 11th biennial Pennsylvania convention of Christian Endeavor installed Paul M Russell of this borough as vice president and Harry G Kuch of Philadelphia as president. Harriet A Mother Clark, co founder, planned to attend and speak. Dr Charles L Hussey conducted the installation. More than 800 delegates attended the opening sessions as the convention runs Tuesday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Convention of Christian Endeavor
Homer Rodbeaver
Harriet A
Clark
Society
Harry G. Kuch
Philadelphia
George Lowe
Porson Me
Revo Ald
Francis E Clark
Goehk
New Holland Native Promoted at United States Mint
Ralph Roland, a New Holland native, has been promoted to assistant superintendent and chief clerk of the United States Mint. Born to George O. and Kate Roland, he graduated from the local high school and Pace Institute of Accountancy in New York. He joined the Mint in 1909 and rises after 27 years of service under Sup erintendent John H H Lanfis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Roland
United States Mint
George O
Kate Roland
Pace and
Pace Institute of Accountancy
New York
Mint
John HH. Lan Fis
Myersville
Cookne With Gas Demonstration At Local High School
The East Penn Gas Company cooking school held yesterday in the High School Auditorium featured Mrs. Katherine Tarbell showing oven, service meal, and broiler meals. Over twenty five prizes were awarded as Mr. O. Ruiz Thomas led the event with company reps promoting liquid gas cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Penn Gas Company
Katherine Tarbell
O. Ciuez Thomas
Atlantic States Gas Company, Inc
E. Warren Carpenter
East King Street
Lancaster
Loyal Workers Circle Meeting at Mt Gretna Picnic
The Loyal Workers Circle of the King’s Daughters held their annual Mt Gretna picnic hosted by Mrs. C M Groff. A brief business session heard sympathy committee reports and appointed new July and August committees for West and East New Holland. A wheel chair gift was presented to the King’s Daughters by Mrs. Cora Miler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Gretna
C. M. Groff
Groff
West New Holland
David Styer
Amos Good
East New Holland
R E. Good
Sydney Irons
Cora Miler
Davel Hsev
Ames Good
Paul F Eb
Blue Ball Fire Company Plans Purchase of New Apparatus
The Blue Ball Fire Company convened Monday evening with vice president Ivan Wi presiding. A purchasing committee including FL M Tilming, Hors Jecob Stowe, Ivan Martin, and John was appointed to buy new fire apparatus. Refreshments were served by Tillman Horst and Ivo Brennemin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. , Vee
Ivan Wi
FL. M. S
Tilming Hors
Jecob Stowe
Ivan Martin
John
Tillman Horst
Ivo Brennemin
Wentz Family Hosts Two Japanese Girls
The Wentz family welcomes Rita and Jean Lee, two Japanese girls aged 6 and 9 from New York City, to stay two weeks in their quiet borough home. The young visitors adapt well, enjoying peaceful nights away from city traffic while judging the stay a time of their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentz
Rita
Jean Lee
New York City
Dr. P. R. Wentz
Funeral director Martin A Kurtz receives state license
In Pittsburgh, Martin A Kurtz was officially issued a state license as a funeral director after completing required credentials. The move marks his professional confirmation within the local funeral industry and expands service options for area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin A. Kurtz
Pittsburgh
Birth Announcements From Lancaster Area Families
Birth notices list Ann Helen Brubaker at home in New Holland on Sunday July 5. A son born to Mr and Mrs Harry Ranch Banks R1 at Lancaster General Hospital at 6 40 p m Tuesday. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Jacob Zimmerman Weaverland at 7 30 p m Tuesday at their home. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Mowery Banks at Lancaster General Hospital at 11 40 a m Wednesday. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Nolt at home at 6 30 a m Tuesday July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Brubaker
New Holland
Ann Helen
Harry Ranch
Banks, R. 1
Lancaster General Hospital
Jacob S. Zimmerman
Weaverland
Clarence Mowery
Banks
Samuel O. Nolt
Union Picnic Set By Sunday School Association
Union Sunday School Picnic scheduled for August 8 with officers listed led by President W W Stauffer. Committee chairs named include Musliaise W Cauler grounds C S Overly amusements George Towssley and others. event marks ten year existence with a commemorative anniversary tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union Sunday School Picnic Association
W. W. Stauffer
Clayton C Overly
Ivan P Lowry
Ed C. Diller
Robert C. Yoder
Stauffer
Mus
C. Liase W. Cauler
Grounds
C. S. Overly
George S. Towssley
Bareville Fire Festival Planned After Friday Meeting
Bareville Fire Company schedules a Saturday carnival and festival with music by Cel Bolder and others. The event follows a Friday night meeting at the fire hall and includes a church viewing and a noted local obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bareville Fire Company
Picnic Weather Calls for Sunday School at Loom Refect
The Loom Refect church invites Sunday school members to its annual picnic tomorrow at Rocks Springs Park. Sunshine Clief hosts the event with activities and a light luncheon planned for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heles
Wil How
Saunda
Rocks Springs Park
World Traveler Finds Much of Interest in Middle West
A travel writer notes observations from Middlebury to the Middle West. He reports on potato crops, late varieties planted in June, blight resistance claims, hogs and weather, and the condition of grazing fields as part of a May to June survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Traveler
Middle West
New Holland
Sree
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SONS
Pole Rent
H. Q. Irwin
Light, P. P. & Li
Sesee Rental
Enterprise Tel. Co
Gas
Wm G. Dickinson
Stone
J. C. Showalter
Groff's Hardware
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
E. M. Rutter & Co
John A. Coyle
C. R. Weaver
W. Hawk
Helene M. Weaver
Elsie Walters
Emma Stone
Schmelling- Louis
Mrs. Walters
Maxine Schmelling
Mrs. Stone
Josephine Louis
Josephine Louis Stone
Maxine
Josephine
Fred D. Pentz
Rev. Pentz
S. M. Roeder
Puneral
Hillside
Zion
Paul M. Russell
C. E. Vice
Hershey
Mother Clark
Loyal Workers Circle
Sit. Gretna
King’s Daughters
Syren
Blue Ball Fire Company
UNION
Overly’s Grove
Plan Entertainment
Cel
Doreuth
Gee
St Stephen
Soa
Lefever
Harry Norwood Lefever
Rotnks
Bontragern
Jonathan B. Fisher
Mr. Fisher
Middlebury
Indians
Rusete
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