Armless Boy Plays Guitar With His Feet At New Holland Meet
At a New Holland Lions Club dinner committee actions were announced to support the national industrial recovery program. Richard Kurtz, marble champion, received a tournament medal, and Raymond Myers a arm less guitarist wowed the crowd. The club plans aid for two local children and seeks employment for Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Lions Club
W. B. Ranck
John H. Sensenig
R. E. Whitmore
Wm. M. Mearig
C. G. Bachman
W. B. Ran
Raymond Myers
Emma Myers
Myers
Good Shepherd
Allentown
Fishing Party of Seventy Nets 1800 Fish at Wildwood
A fishing party of seventy under Jacob Z. Burkholder from Ephrata traveled by auto to Wildwood last Friday, catching nearly 1800 fish. They left at 1 a.m. and fished from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The top catch was 90 by a son of Moses Good, followed by 62 for Burkholder and 58 for his son. Participants hailed from Brownstown, Ephrata, New Holland, Blue Ball and Bowmansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Z. Burkholder
Ephrata R. D
Wildwood
Moses Good
Burkholder
Brownstown
Hphrata
New Holland
Blue Ball
Bowmansville
Weidler Bear Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed by Weidler R. Bear doing business as the New Holland Electric Company in Philadelphia. He lists liabilities of 3883 and assets of 381. the matter was referred to Martin E. Musser as referee in bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weidler R. Bear
New Holland Electric Company
New Holland
U.S. District Court
Philadelphia
Amos E. Burkholder
Lancaster
Bear
Martin E. Musser
Building activity continues in New Holland and vicinity
Jonas M. Martin, contractor, builds a 28 by 28 foot frame bungalow on North Roberts avenue for Annie Skyles of Blue Ball. Foundations completed. The lot fronts 42 feet. Martin also rebuilds a tobacco warehouse and shed on John R. Hooker Jr. farm and erected garages after a May 27 fire. Nearby, H. M. Horning builds a brick 26 by 28 foot house for J. A. Farner of Blue Ball in East New Holland development, ready in about a month, and also a bungalow near Elverson for Thomas Hartenstine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas M. Martin
Roberts Avenue
Annie Skyles
Blue Ball
C. R. Weaver
Edward Sutton
Martin
John R. Hooker, Jr
John
Horning
Elverson
Thomas Hartenstine
New Orchestra Debuts at Lions Club Dinner
The Lions Club dinner saw the new local orchestra debut to a warm reception despite some absences. Formed in spring with about fifteen members, the group aims for about eighteen and plans to provide classical selections to the community complementing the Boys' Band. The roster includes George M. Good, John Gerhart, Kathryn Sheaffer on strings, Leonard Levitt, Harold Frank on clarinets, Helen Becker flute, Clyde Kauffman bassoon, Walter Livengood horn, Clair Musselman baritone, William Stoner bass horn, William Weaver bass viol, Weaver Hagey and Everett Weaver trombones, Florence B. Bair piano, and Arthur A. Futer drums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Symphony Orchestra
Lions Club
George M. Good
John Gerhart
Carl Slaubacher
Kathryn Sheaffer
Leonard Levitt
Harold Frank
Helen Becker
Clyde Kauffman
Walter Livengood
Clair Musselman
William Stoner
William Weaver
Weaver Hagey
Everett Weaver
Florence B. Bair
Arthur A. Futer
Funeral attendance tops 1600 for Isaac Weaver
About 1600 people attended the funeral for Isaac Weaver who drowned last Tuesday in Overly’s pond. The service was held Saturday at the Mennonite Church in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Weaver
Overly’s Pond
Petitions Seek New Schoolhouses in Two Townships
In the Clarion July 28 1883 G Weaver notes petitions circulating to erect new schools in Briartown East Earl Township and Salisbury Township near Beartown Station. Both claim many new families since the railroad’s ascent though the schools were never built. Meanwhile hundreds trek daily to the mountains for huckleberries with fields spanning Meetinghouse to Churchtown roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Briartown
East Earl Township
Cedar Lane
Salisbury Township
Beartown Station
Meetinghouse Road
Churchtown Road
Storm Tames County Thunderstorm Strikes Homes
The Clarion reports the most severe storm of the season hit the northern county. Lightning struck Martin Hoover’s barn and the homes of Mrs. Mary Sutton Stephen Futer and H A Stowalter causing heavy damage but no fire. J C Habecker was ordained at Habacker’s church in Manao township. Emma Noss earned top honors at Presbyterian Hospital Philadelphia. Sunday schools from St Stephen Reformed Trinity Lutheran and United Brethren held a joint picnic at Conestoga Valley Park with multiple passenger cars and rural travel. The paper notes the dusty or muddy pike through the Borough and lists continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sutton
Stephen Futer
H. A. Stowalter
J.C. Habecker
Habacker
Conestoga Valley Park
The
Clarion
Wheat Plan Explained to Producers in Lancaster County
Eighteen men elected Wednesday head a county wheat committee to administer the federal wheat adjustment program. Names listed include Claude T. Brubaker, James M. Howard, Clair Yohn, and Amos S. Eberly among others. district chairmen are named for New Holland White Horse and Churchtown. Henry N. Reist, extension instructor at State College, gave the plan explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
New Holland
Claude T. Brubaker
New Holland R. D
White Horse
James M. Howard
Gap R. D
Churchtown
Clair Yohn
Narvon
R. D
Amos S. Eberly
H. Aine Hershey
Kinzer R. C
New Holland Boy Scouts
Overly’s Grove
Dip N. Haul
Overly's
Boy Scouts
P.S
Martin Hoffman Attends Orthopedic School Reunion
Martin Hoffman proprietor of the Quality Shoe Store attended a reunion of Scholl Orthopedic Training School graduates held in the ball room of the Hotel Harrisburger at the State Capital. Thirty five members attended the meeting statewide Hoffman the only member from his county. The state plans two reunions to renew acquaintances review training school work and revive enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hoffman
Quality Shoe
Scholl Orthopedic Training School
Harrisburger
Hoffman
Ranck Family Plans to Hold Reunion August 3
The Ranch Clan reunion is set for August 3 at Williamson Park near Lancaster. An all day program includes social time, a noon luncheon, a 2 PM program, and sports for all ages. Organizers include Margaret Ranck, Mary Good, Margie Hess, and Wayne Ranck with D G Ranck as historian. President George S Ranck invites all kin to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranck
Williamson Park
Lancaster
Margaret Ranck
New Holland
H. A. Johns
R. D
Mary Good
Margie L. Hess
R. N. Bowers
D. G. Ranek
Bareville
Wayne B. Ranck
Allen Ranec
D. G. Ranck
Elizabeth Ranck
Anna N. Ranck
Strasburg
Charles Emery
Barneston
George S. Ranck
Personal Notices From Lancaster Area Residents
Dr and Mrs W A Foust with Mrs Fousts sisters visit Pittsburgh relatives. Edwin C Diller spent days at Rehoboth Beach Delaware. Mary Graeff of Lancaster returned home after two weeks with Miss Jennie DeHaven and Miss Catharine Lamparter. Numerous families visit friends in Lancaster area and neighboring towns during weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A .Foust
L. M. Storb
Kreider
Lancaster
William B. Barr
Aaron Nolt
Mechanicsburg
Rufus Nolt
Joseph Nolt
Elmer High
David Hoover
Anna
Farmersville
Reuben Nolt
Bruce
Jean Roland
Lloyd Roland
Akron
Ray Fox
Annville
F. C. Aungst
Edwin Meredith
Union Bridge
Maryland
Alta M. Diller
Cecelia Gutekunst
D. H. Styer
Sara Kauffman
Frederick
Gutekunst
Charles O'Neil
Peggy
Mount Joy
C. C. Warner
B P W Club Receives Library Book Donation
The Business and Professional Women's Club thanks donors who supported a bake sale for the library fund. Thirty current fiction volumes were donated by Miss Norma Brown of Lancaster. The group plans another bake sale on August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Brown
Lancaster
Baked Clam Supper Planned by Trinity Lutheran Class
The Constant Workers' Class of Trinity Lutheran Sunday School will host a baked clam supper on Saturday evening August 5 in the Parish House. A hearty menu will be offered for twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Boy Hurt At Play In West Main Street Area
Robert Ames, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ames of West Main street, sustained a deep wrist wound when a door slammed on his right hand at the A R Good plumbing shop. Six stitches were required. Dr P R Wentz attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ames
Arthur Ames
West Main Street
A. R. Good Plumbing Shop
P. R. Wentz
Picnic Committee Schedules Union Meeting for August 3
The Sunday School picnic committee will meet at the Methodist church on August 3 to complete plans for the annual event set for August 12 in Overly's Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Sunday School
Methodist
Overly's Grove
Business men back President with NRA support in New Holland
Thirty five local business people met at the Farmers National Bank to form a permanent group backing the National Recovery Administration. They elected officers, planned a telegram to President Roosevelt, and will promote NIRA details and uniform compliance with the blanket code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Blue Ball
Farmers National Bank and Trust Co
National Recovery Administration
National Industrial Recovery Act
Roosevelt
NIRA
State Council
Beck
Timepiece stunt and party notes from New Holland page
A forgotten clock exhibit shows a 9:00 reading despite water-drifted time while notes from the New Holland Boy Scouts and a Class of ’31 house party at Red Point Beach fill the page. A Chicago divorce case sparks jokes about alphabet soup used for decades-long communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setpetane
Road improves reach Zeltenreich Church for August 27 service
Zeltenreich Church members celebrate the completion of Peters Road section that now allows travel in all weather. A special morning service August 27 will feature Mr. S Edward Gable, president of the Lancaster Automobile Club and Pennsylvania Motor Federation, as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeltenreich
S. Edward Gable
Lancaster Automobile Club
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Obituary Joyce Ann Bair Nine Day Old
Joyce Ann Bair nine day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bair of 230 Brimmer Avenue died at 5 30 p m Monday of infant trouble. She is survived by her parents grandparents Ez ra Bair Rupert Diem and great grandparents Jacob Myers Elias Deim and Mary Ann Mellinger all of this place. The funeral was held Tuesday at 3 30 p m from the home with burial in St Stephen s Reformed church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Ann Bair
John Bair
Brimmer Avenue
Ezra Bair
Rupert Diem
Jacob Myers
Elias Deim
Mary Ann Mellinger
St. Stephen’s Reformed Church Cemetery
Stephen A. Bickham Dies After Long Illness at 81
Stephen A. Bickham, eighty one, died Saturday evening at his sister Mrs. Richard Van Riper’s home in Lancaster after a year long illness. He is survived by his brother Arthur D. of Coatesville. Funeral services were held at J. C. Henninger’s funeral parlors at 1 p.m. Tuesday and 1:30 p.m. at Churchtown M. E. Church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen A. Bickham
Richard van Riper
President Avenue
Lancaster
Mr. Bickham
Arthur D
Coatesville
J. C. Henninger
Churchtown M. E
Lydia Ann Bowman Dies at 74 in Lititz
Lydia Ann Bowman, 74, of 25 Spruce Street, Lititz, died. The note continues on page four. The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia plans to eliminate its three court criers to save costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Ann Bowman
Spruce Street
Lititz
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Booster Club Organized in United Brethren Church
An Assembly Booster Club was formed at United Brethren Church to support the Summer Assembly at Mt. Gretna each June. It aims to send a large church group, with 25 to 30 members paying dues to cover next year’s convention expenses. Officers include President Clarence Nelson and Vice President Clarence Aungst. recording secretary Irene Ranck. financial secretaries Catherine Overly and Margaret Dunlap. treasurer Elwood H. Baer. A constitution committee was named: Rev. Frank C. Aungst, Paul M. Russell, Howard Ranck. A meeting to approve by laws was planned for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Mt. Gretna
Clarence Nelson
Clarence Aungst
Irene Ranck
Catherine
Dedication Set for Red Rose Cottage at Camp Mensch Mills
Lancaster Classis of the Reformed Church will dedicate The Red Rose Cottage at Camp Mensch Mills near Barto Berks County on Labor Day September 4. The dedicatory program will involve members of Lancaster Classis as Camp Mensch Mills grows as a youth training institution for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Classis
The
Reformed Church
Camp Mensch Mills
Camp Mensch Mill
Barto
Berks County
Birthday Surprise For Mrs Annie E Mason In Reading
Mrs Annie E Mason of this borough is visiting Mr and Mrs Harry Keppelman in Reading for two weeks. On her birthday last Monday she received a luncheon at 230 Jameson Place Read ing hosted by Mrs Keppelman with guests Miss Alta Diller Mrs John Ranch Miss Irene Harsh Miss Mary Harsh Mrs Amos R Good Mrs Anna Barton Mrs John Bowers and Miss Catharine Keppelman. The surprise was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Mason
Harry Keppelman
Reading
Keppelman
Jameson Place
Alta Diller
John Ranch
Irene Harsh
Mary Harsh
Amos R. Good
Anna Barton
John Bowers
Catharine Keppelman
Kurtz Reunion Set at Lititz Springs Park
The Kurtz reunion committee met at Amos Kurtz of Leacock on Friday evening to plan a gathering at Lititz Springs Park on Wednesday August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurtz
Amos Kurtz
Leacock
Lititz Springs Park
Truckers' Permits Services Offered by Law Firm
STYER & EVANS of New Holland Pennsylvania offer to prepare and file truckers public service permits. Office assistance provided for completing application blanks and submitting filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Styer & Evans
New Holland
Pennsylvania
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Armless Boy
Guitar
Lions Club Names Group
New Holland and
North Roberts Avenue
East New Holland
Weaver
Martin Hoover
Farmers of District
B. P. W. Club
J. A. Hoffman
Tanto
N. R.A
CS Zwally
Chntmen
E. O. Beck
Wm M. Mears
Virginia G. Renninger
New Holland Machine Company
William E. Davis
5S Rolinson & Son
Fitlows
Oroers
Business Men's Association
By Dip N. Hau
Johan, Senessa
New Holland High School
Red Point Beach
Jean Slack
Betty Murda
Helen Brown
Mildred Duck
Evelyn Warner
Bud Kendi
Evelyn Yumiinger
Charles Martin
Bhue Ball
Dick Ross
Oof Town
Dick Brubaker
Intercourse
Lloyd Mentzer
Ralph Stone
Devin Weaver
George Wolfbeth
Horace Jarrett
Jarry” Jr
Phoenixville
Chawin
Red Point
Chicago
S. E. Gable
Booster Club
U. B. Church
Will
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