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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
5
The article argues issuing bonds to finance concrete roads spreads cost via taxes and long term savings. It details reduced maintenance, lower hauling costs, safer non skid surfaces, and faster market access for farmers, increasing farm value and cash flow while prolonging horse and wagon life.
In 1917 about 430000 dollars remained for roads and trails within national forests from the ten percent fund. Cooperative projects continued with contributions from the forest service and local communities. Concrete roads expand most in winter and contract most in summer due to moisture, per the United States Bureau of Standards.
Baseball revived commencements week and June the month of roses loom. Hot weather visits this week as a week full of local events unfolds. Summer vacation for school children. War Savings Stamp drive not mentioned. New Holland aided Red Cross with a noble drive. Severe thunderstorms Monday night. Amish of Caernarvon township donated 485 to Red Cross last week. Wheat harvest began in parts of Texas counties Friday May 25. Railroad fares scaled from 24 to 3 cents per mile. freight rates 25 percent per Director McAdoo. Market remains stocked with War Savings and Thrift Stamps. Sugar bowl ban urged from hotels and restaurants by Howard Heinz. Those who sacrificed for Red Cross feel better than those who gave reluctantly.
Four N experienced book keeper position at Enterprise Telephone Office New Holland Pa. For sale items include Manxwele tours and other gear. Address listings show M Wumamel West Main New Holland Pa for inquiries.
Richard, trapped by a town’s conformity, seeks a fling in the city. He meets Faith Stanton, an alluring guest, journeys through a week of shared pleasures, and falls deeply in love. Faith reveals she is the minister’s daughter and he must confront a hidden life he never imagined.
Celia, once left penniless after her father's death, reconnects with Frank Kimball at a shop. A mistaken dress price triggers a heartening reunion as Mr. Woods clarifies the error and Frank proposes marriage, promising to never lose her again.
The program lists ages for graduates including Robert B. Bair and Charles A. Weaver, with gifts and class wills. Helen E. Shirk gave the valedictory on War Labor and Peace, praising effort and perseverance, followed by remarks from Principal Miss Emily C Longenecker and a benediction by Rev. Tyson. The ceremony featured several musical interludes by the orchestra and closed with the Star Spangled Banner.
Miss Mary Burkholder a 15 year old girl from Elizabethtown was killed by lightning about 6 80 oclock Monday evening at the Becker ville home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Acker during a visit since Saturday. The bolt started a fire that destroyed the Acker house but others at the supper table survived. Becker ville lies near the Lancaster county line.
The Earl township School Board sets four mills for school purposes and two mills for building purposes. It will meet Saturday evening June 8 at 6 o clock at the Styer House New Holland to fill seven school vacancies. Aaron Stauffer Secretary. Grammer School commencement notes 1918 class graduation was a success with fourteen members transferring to the high school.
Lea cock township Board of School Directors will meet Monday June 8 at 1 PM in the primary school room at Intercourse to elect teachers for the ensuing term. All applicants must attend. Jacon Moone, Secretary.
The only bakery in Mt Joy has been closed for thirty days by the Federal Food Administration of Lancaster County under Marvin Ko Eushens for violating federal feed requirements. An investigation found mislabeling and improper contents. an order for thirty days closure followed a hearing.
Mrs mene 2 Passnatb and Mrs Amide MoH Sianoed New Holland were guests here last Sunday. The Earl Montial bire fur something about repairs, and Mary I. Heffman of New Hampshire visited Lancaster. John Shirk hauled cattle for sale at a local price per ton. S. K. Buch of Vesangile Hotel spent time in Lancaster. Supervisor David Sauder oversaw road work into the western Down. The community aided the Red Cross drive with notable support.
The County Board at Farmers Institutes will convene in the County Commissioners office on the second Tuesday of June to arrange the site for this season. Four people desiring institutes should attend and present their claims. The board includes local members of the State Board of Agriculture and representatives from each county agricultural society, the Pomona Grange, County Alliance, and other related groups.
Mrs. Maria Herr marked her hundredth birthday last Monday at her Collins County home. Surrounded by daughter Mrs. Abram Stively, grandchildren and great grandchildren, guests enjoyed a cheerful gathering as the elderly celebrant showed lively enthusiasm.
The School Board of Earl township Lancaster county Pa invites proposals for a school house erection due June 15 1918. Plans and specifications available after June 3 1918 from the secretary who resides on New Holland Route No 3 AARON STAUFFER secretary of the School Board.
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