Ranck Family Reunion Set at Lititz Springs Park
Arrangements are complete for the Ranck Clan reunion at Lititz Springs Park in Lititz Pennsylvania on Thursday August 4. Prof Norman Ranck of Millersville State Teachers College will speak. Musical numbers include solos by Miss Trene Ranck Bareville and Fred Ranck New Holland. Prizes will be awarded. Luncheon at 11 30 and program starts 1 30 ST. Officers include President George S Ranck First Vice President M D Good Second Vice President D G Ranck LeRoy H Ranck Secretary Margie L Musselman Assistant Secretary Miss Margaret Ranck Treasurer Clarence G Ranck Historian D G Ranck Musical Director Wayne B Ranck.
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Ranck Clan
Lititz Springs Park
Lititz
Norman Ranck
Millersville State Teachers College
Trene Ranck
Bareville
Fred Ranck
New Holland
George S. Ranck
M. D. Good
D. G. Ranck
LeRoy H. Ranck
Honey Brook
Margie L. R. Musselman
Orrianna
Margaret Ranck
Clarence &. Ranck
Leola
Wayne B. Ranck
East Earl School Board Names Burkholder Treasurer
Michael Burkholder was appointed treasurer of the East Harl township school board to succeed Phares Zimmerman. The proposed budget, tax rate of eight mills, and $1 per capita tax are listed for inspection at secretary Paul M. Sensenich, Narvon R. D. 2.
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East Earl
Michael Burkholder
East Harl Township
Phares Zimmerman
Paul M. Sensenich
Narvon R. D
High Cow Brings $147 at Martin Livestock Sale
Forty head of cows and 50 shoats brought an aggregate of $3,842.71 at a public sale held Wednesday by William Z. Martin near this borough. The top price for a cow was $147 for a Holstein from Juniata County. Other cows sold for $142, $125, $124 and $120. Pigs weighing 35 to 110 pounds sold for $4.59 to $12 per head.
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William Z. Martin
Juniata County
Hillside Services Attract 251 At Bridgeville Church Farm
The first hillside service by Bridgeville Evangelical Congregational church on the A. G. Boley farm drew 251 attendees. A second hillside service is planned for Sunday evening July 31 sponsored by the Evergreen Class of the Sunday School.
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Bridgeville
Class of 1936 Reunion Set for July 24 at Overly's Grove
Members of the New Holland High School Class of 1936 will hold a reunion at Overly's Grove southeast of the borough on Sunday July 24 starting at 9:00 a.m. The event brings alumni together for a day of memories and fellowship.
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New Holland High School
Overly’s Grove
Plain People Petition Lawmakers Over School Code Changes
Amish and Old Order Mennonite groups prepare petitions asking eight month terms one room schools and post grade exemptions. They urge a special session only if the governor includes the matter in the call and cite constitutional objections to the 1937 School Code's compulsory attendance and education scope.
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General Assebly
Earle
United States
P U C Permit Sought for New Water System in Leola Area
N E Martin of Leola Water Works seeks P U C approval for a 34017 project to supply Upper Leacock residents including Leola and Mechanicsburg with water. One artesian well currently serves 16 gpm with a 75000 gallon tower. plan adds two wells 90 gpm total, a chlorinator, 12 fire hydrants and 200 meters.
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
N. E. Martin
Leola
Constant Workers' Class Holds Regular Meeting
Mrs J Herbert Evans hosted the Constant Workers' Class of the Lutheran Sunday school for a regular meeting Tuesday evening. Members present included Mrs Clyde Kauffman Mrs Lee Martin Mrs Howard Steinman Mrs George Fuller Mrs Arthur Ames Mrs William Kochel Mrs Ira Ebsenshade Mrs Herbert Evans Mrs Frank Ulrich Mrs David Styer and Jane Evans.
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J. Herbert Evans
Lutheran Sunday School
Clyde Kauffman
Lee Martin
Howard Steinman
George Fuller
Arthur Ames
William Kochel
Ira Esbenshade
Herbert Evans
Frank Ulrich
David Styer
Jane Evans
Local retailers join with power company promotion
Cooperating electrical appliance retailers in the area team with Pennsylvania Power and Light Company this week to offer community discounts on labor saving laundry devices. Advertisements are on page 7.
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Pennsylvania Power and Light Company
Hartman Installed as Pastor in New Holland Charge
Rev J Stewart Hartman was ordained and installed as pastor of the Reformed churches near New Holland succeeding Rev D W Gerhard. Installation committee included Rev John S Stahr Franklin and Marshall College president and Rev Emanuel V Gerhard seminary professor. A colored gentleman from the moon continues on pages 4.
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J. Stewart Hartman
New Holland
D. W. Gerhard
John S. Stahr
Franklin and Marshall College
Emanuel V. Gerhard
The
Theological Seminary
Newton J. Miller
Lancaster
Mr. Hartman
William Garland
T. Garland
United Brethren Church
Buddy Tells Who's Who In Over the Trail
The Clarion editor recounts a twenty five year old warpers outing and identifies participants by nicknames with real names. Only Mike Grant and Chuck Mohler remain in the local silk mill warping department. Buddy is Geo S. Townsley.
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the Clarion
Bunny
Ralph Shaub
Butch
Martin Yarns
Chuk
Harvey Varns
Chock
Harvey Mohler
Kiddo
Guy Wallace
Mike
William Grant
Kuzzie
Lester Kutd
Cass
Louis Garman
Cully
Ed. Caulwell
Buddy
Mike” Grant
Chuck” Mohler
Geo
S. Townsley
Kulp Kolb Clan Reunion At Lititz Springs Park
The Kulp Kolb clan holds its annual reunion on Sunday at Lititz Springs Park with a morning reception and luncheon. Jacob R. Bowers of Lancaster will speak at 2 p m. Seifert trio to perform. Officers listed include President Paul G. Graybill Bareville and Treasurer Ephraim Hershey Manheim.
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Lititz Springs Park
Jacob R. Bowers
Lancaster
Seifert Trio
Paul G. Graybill
Bareville
Jacob Garman
Elizabethtown
Walter Landis
Lititz R. D
Ephraim Hershey
Manheim
Old Fiddlers to Meet at Rocky Springs Park
The Old Fiddlers' Association with members from Lancaster York and Chester Counties holds a convention at Rocky Springs Park Lancaster on Saturday July 30. All fiddlers are invited with at least one string properly tuned. Those who attended Parkesburg events expect a big time.
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Old Fiddlers’ Association
Lancaster
York
Chester Counties
Rocky Springs Park
Parkesburg
Engagement of Evelyn Mae Yunginger to Robert Johnson
Mr and Mrs Milo Yunginger of New Holland announce the engagement of their daughter Evelyn Mae to Robert Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Johnson of Lampeter No date has been set for the wedding.
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Milo Yunginger
New Holland
Evelyn Mae
Robert Johnson
Lewis Johnson
Lampeter
Myers Family Reunion Held at Gerhart’s Park
The Samuel J. Myers Family reunion is set for Saturday at Gerhart’s Park in Ephrata beginning at 10 a.m. local time. Attendees are urged to bring family mementos and enjoy a day of fellowship.
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Samuel J. Myers
Gerhart’s Park
Ephrata
The Old Oaken Bucket Competition Sparks Weekend Trade
Nash Weaver of New Holland cautions that competition can go too far as Noah, a farmer-packer, buys a baler and faces dealer intrigue. A marathon argument over the purchase ensues, costing nearly a full day’s work. Also noted are a mislocated meeting between political clubs and a fishing trip turned sour by a stalled boat engine.
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Nash Weaver
New Holland
R. D
Noah
New Holland A A Festival Set On Storb Field
The New Holland Athletic Association plans a Saturday evening festival at Storb Field on July 23 with the Knights of Malta Band from Lancaster as the musical draw. Cash prizes total 150 at the gate with a $10 prize for children. Amusements, novelties, refreshments, and ample parking will be provided. rain date is July 27.
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NEW Holland A. A
Storb Field
Knights of Malta
New Holland Athletic Association
Knights of Malta Band
Lancaster
Bible School opens at Bareville Church of the Brethren
The Daily Vacation Bible School at Bareville Church of the Brethren opened Monday and will run daily for two weeks except Saturdays and Sundays. Closing exercises are set for Friday evening July 29. Sessions run 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. Rev. Paul D. Wenger of Leacock is the superintendent in charge.
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Bareville Church of the Brethren
Paul D. Wenger
Leacock
Clean-up Rural Mail Box Week Proposed by Post Office
The Post Office Department in Washington sponsors Clean-up Rural Mail Box Week from August 1 to 6. Rural patrons are urged to replace old top opening boxes with end opening models to prevent lost mail and wind damage, paint boxes white or aluminum with black lettering, and display a red flag. Postmasters and carriers offer assistance.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Mail Box Painting and Lettering Service Offered
A notice invites residents to send a card to Albert Cologna in Blue Ball Pennsylvania for mailbox painting and lettering services. The ad highlights local home maintenance options and contact details for the service inquiry.
Obituary column reference for Clarion page four
The notice points readers to obituary listings located on page four of this issue of The Clarion.
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the Clarion
Girl 6 injured by field roller near Ephrata barn
Dorothy Martin six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Noah Martin of Ephrata R 3, was hit by a wooden field roller while playing with siblings. She suffered possible skull fracture and internal injuries and was taken to Dr Lloyd S Hutchison in Ephrata and then to the hospital by Legion ambulance.
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Dorothy Martin
Noah Martin
Ephrata
Anna Mary
Kathryn
Clarence
Chester
Lloyd S. Hutchison
Ephrata Legion
Bareville Lions Plan Picnic at Hostetter’s Park
The Bareville Leola Leacock Lions Club schedules a picnic at Hostetter's Park near Bird-in-Hand for Monday afternoon and evening July 25. Samuel R. Myer chairs the arrangements committee with Frank L. Steller George R. Greiner Emil K. Nonnenmacher Joseph C. Wentz Clarence E. Ranck and W. Franklin Ressler named. An auditing committee of Charles R. Cooper chairman with Joseph C. Wentz and Harry E. Harsh was appointed by president B. F. Rowbothach.
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Bareville
Leola
Leacock
Hostetter’s Park
Samuel R. Myer
Frank L. Steller
George R. Greiner
Emil K. Nonnenmacher
Joseph C. Wentz
Clarence E. Ranck
W. Franklin Ressler
B. F. Rowbothach
Charles R. Cooper
Harry E. Harsh
Births for East Earl Churchtown and Farmersville couples
Mr and Mrs Menno Eby of East Earl announce a son born at 945 am Thursday at Lancaster General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Raymond Shirk of Churchtown announce a son born at 130 pm Friday at St Josephs Hospital. Mr and Mrs Paul Halligan of Farmersville announce a son born at their home on Thursday.
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Menno Eby
East Earl R. D
Lancaster General Hospital
Raymond Shirk
Churchtown
St.Joseph's Hospital
Paul Halligan
Farmersville
Plan Sunday School Picnic at Bridgeville church grounds
The Bridgeville Evangelical Congregational church announces its annual Sunday School picnic on July 30. The event will take place in the grove on the premises of A. G. Boley.
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Bridgeville
Fresh Air Picnic at Hostetter's Park in Bird-in-Hand
A Fresh Air Picnic will be held at Hostetter's Park in Bird-in-Hand on July 23 at 2 30 p.m. CT. Attendees should bring basket lunches and enjoy games.
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Hostetter’s Park
Past the Blue Pencil Surgeon General Reviews Regiments
The text discusses Howard Hughes revealing air progress risks and a hypothetical plague scenario involving a fast jet flight from India back to the United States. It warns of rapid disease spread via modern travel and contrasts with medieval quarantines, noting the need for new protective measures.
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Howard Hughes
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Martin Livestock
C. G. Bachman
John Roland
W. W. Kinzer
George H. Ranch
George Roland
Eugene Townsley
Old Fiddlers
Hoyle
E. H. Metford
Leroy W. Groff
Young Men’s’ Republican Club
Farmers Bank
Leroy
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Legion Home
Wayne B. Ranch
Chester Baxter
Salisbury Township
August Dommel
Bowers Beach
Coatsville Veteran’s Hospital
Wayne B
Sammy
Bareville R
Eastern Star Chapter
Order
C. B. Townsley
Samuel Fear
Order of the Eastern Star
Clifford B. Townsley
Gertrude R. Mason
Edith Bell
Royal Bell
Elizabeth Poole
Edith Kent
Jean
Josephine Kent
Cecelia Patton
Mary F. Swigart
Eva Yost
Helene Weaver
Maria K. Bender
Blanche Irons
Eva M. Irwin
Robert Townsley
Bible School
Leonard Levitt
Indiantown Gap
103Rd Regiment
National Guard Medical Corps
Dennison Company
New York
James P. Davis, Jr
Ernest R. Franks
Edna L. Miller
Ada Longenecker
Elizabeth
Peggy O'Neill
Camp Hagan
Shawneen-the-Delaware
Pocono Mountains
Annie Diffenderfer
Mary Elizabeth Storb
Atlantic City
N. J
Albert Cologna
Blue Ball
Pennsylvania
Ephrata, R. 3
United States Army
America
India
Central and Eastern
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Africa
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