New Lutheran Minister Installed At Trinity Church
Rev. George W. Wilt was installed as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in the borough during a special service attended by local and out of town Lutherans. Rev. Walter R. Knerr opened the service. Rev. Harold C. Fry preached and conducted the installation. Rev. Wilt led the closing. Visiting ministers included Rev. John R. McClellan, Rev. Paul R. Wertman, and Rev. J. J. Kline. lay attendees came from Pottstown, Ephrata, Denver, Shiremanstown, and Leacock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Wilt
Trinity Lutheran Church
Walter R. Knerr
Denver
Harold C. Fry
Shiremanstown
Lancaster
Ministerium of
Pennsylvania
Wilt
John R. McClellan
Leacock
Paul R. Wertman
Reamstown
J. J. Kline
St Stephen Ladies Aid Garden Party Set for June 6
The St Stephen Reformed church Ladies Aid Society will host a garden party on Tuesday June 6 on the lawn beside Sydney Irons residence at East Main Street. Lunch starts at 5 00 p m with a fashion show fish pond fortune telling and music in the evening. Proceeds go to acousticon funds started last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Sydney Irons
East Main Street
Licensed couples listed for marriage across Pennsylvania towns
Licensed to Wed: Lester L. Ziemer of Blue Ball and Grace I. Sweigart of Ephrata. John D. Garman of Ephrata and Ruth H. Kofroth of Bareville. Joseph H. Groff Jr. of Gap and Bertha M. Livingston of Gap. Harold Kellenbenger of Bird in Hand and Anna Cunningham of Bird in Hand. David S. Hoover of New Holland and Anna E. Horst of East Earl. Clement R. Wenger of Leola and Linda M. Peachey of Pottstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester L. Ziemer
Blue Ball
Grace I. Sweigart
Ephrata
John D. Garman
Ruth H. Kofroth
Bareville
Joseph H. Groff, Jr
Gap
Bertha M. Livingston
Harold Kellenbenger
Bird
Anna Cunningham
Bird In
David S. Hoover
New Holland
Anna E. Horst
East Earl
Clement R. Wenger, Leola
Linda M. Peachey
Pottstown
Plan Union S S Picnic With Local Churches
The annual Sun day school union picnic of Salem Reformed church Heller's Zion Lutheran Leacock and Memorial Methodist Leola will be held Wednesday June 14 at Long's Park Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Reformed Church
Heller’s
Zion Lutheran Church
Leacock
Memorial Methodist
Leola
Long’s Park
Lancaster
Trend Toward Centralization of Education System
A nine part installment condemns centralization of education and urges remission of depressive school laws. The piece cites religious justification and warns against reliance on worldly wisdom while urging faith and constitutional limits. Continued on page 8.
Obituary of Harry K. Weidman of Ephrata
Harry K. Weidman fifty nine died at 9 30 p m Tuesday at his home 206 Church Avenue Ephrata from a complication of diseases He belonged to Trinity Lutheran church and several fraternal orders He is survived by wife Alice four children Maude Mentzer Ralph Roy and Elizabeth three grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 30 p m at the home and 2 p m at Trinity Lutheran church Interment Cedar Hill cemetery Friends may call Friday 7 to 9 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Weidman
Church Avenue
Ephrata
Trinity Lutheran Church
Order of Owls
Knights of Pythias
the Foresters
Red Men
Akron
Adamstown
Alice Fessler Weidman
Maude
John G. Mentzer
Ralph
Roy
Elizabeth
Joan
Sylvia
Carol Ann Mentzer
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Athletic Coach to Speak to 9 15 Men’s Bible Class
Prof J Stewart Barthold athletic coach and New Holland High School faculty member will speak at the 9 15 AM session of St Stephen Reformed Sunday school. Barthol is noted for leading the local high school basketball team to the county championship and is well regarded by local youth. Full attendance is expected and the class plans to attend Sunday school at Penryn on June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stewart Barthold
New Holland High School
St. Stephen Reformed
Barthold
Penryn
Local Pool to Open June 10 After Lease by Rehm and Pennington
Charles Rehm and Herbert Pennington have leased the local swimming pool which will open on June 10. Season tickets will be available from the operators, who will be here any time after June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rehm
Herbert Pennington
Curiosities and Memorial Day Notes From 1889
Fifty years back editor of the Clarion reports a hen laying a bell shaped egg and a Marietta grocer’s crowing hen. A Maine farmer falls twice while shingling his barn roof, breaking a leg the second time. Center Church ends Schweitzer’s pastorate and Muddy Creek district remains. New Holland Knights of the Golden Eagle oversaw Memorial Day with a parade and twenty seven soldier graves decorated. A restaurant advertisement appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Clarion
Marietta
Maine
Stephen Schweitzer
Center Church
Muddy Creek
New Holland Knights of the Golden Eagle
Knights
Adams Pickel Wedding Set At Salem Reformed Church
Miss Esther Adams daughter of the late Calvin and Mrs Adams and James M Pickel son of Mr and Mrs Harry Pickel will wed at 8 pm Friday June 23 at Salem Reformed Church Heller's Rev Fred D Pentz officiating Mrs Luther Nagle Lititz maid of honor bridesmaids include Mrs Harold Weaver Leacock and Mrs John Adams Lititz flower girl Mary Jane Hartzell Millersville and ring bearer Lloyd Greiner Jr Leacock Best man Harold Weaver ushers Charles Cowan Lancaster and James Hartzell Millersville Organist Mrs James Hartzell and soloist John Wesch Jr Millersville provide music A reception follows at Ye Colonial Inn Bareville The couple will reside in Leacock Adams a Rothsville High School graduate Pickel attended Paradise High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther I. Adams
Calvin Adams
Rothsville
James M. Pickel
Harry M. Pickel
Leacock
Salem Reformed Church
Heller’s
Fred D. Pentz
Miss Adams
John Adams
Lititz
Luther Nagle
Harold Weaver
Mary Jane Hartzell
Millersville
Lloyd Greiner, Jr
Charles F. Cowan
Lancaster
James H. Hartzell
John Wesch, Jr
Ye Colonial Inn
Bareville
Miss
Marriage at Valley Forge Unites Miss Blanche Starr and Norman Denlinger
Miss Blanche Starr daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Starr of Rohrerstown wed Norman J Denlinger of Harrisburg son of Mr and Mrs Henry Denlinger of Gordonville R1 The ceremony occurred at 11 o clock Saturday in Washington Memorial Chapel Valley Forge Rev John R Hart officiated The couple were attended by Wilmer Denlinger and his wife of Lancaster The bride wore a white chiffon gown designed on princess lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Starr
Edward Starr
Rohrerstown
Norman J. Denlinger
Harrisburg
Henry Denlinger
Gordonville
R. 1
Washington Memorial Chapel
Valley Forge
John R. Hart
Wilmer Denlinger
Lancaster
Hague guests travel to Mechanicsburg then Niagara Falls
Mr and Mrs Van Teeckelenburgh of The Hague Netherlands left for Mechanicsburg Cumberland County after a week with Mr and Mrs John H Musser They will visit Niagara Falls and then the New York Worlds Fair Mr Charles H Brown has returned home after a two weeks trip to Bluffton Indiana Rev Dr G Arthur Fry Mrs Fry and daughter Miss Elizabeth of Pittsburgh spent Memorial Day with Mr and Mrs David H Styer and the J Herbert Evans family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Teeckelenburgh
Hague
Holland
John H. Musser
Mechanicsburg
Cumberland County
Niagara Falls
Charles H. Brown
Bluffton
Indiana
G. Arthur Fry
David H. Styer
J. Herbert Evans
Holy Communion at St Stephen Church
Holy Communion will be celebrated at St Stephen Reformed Church next Sunday at 10 30 in the morning and 7 in the evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all services at St Stephen church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Reformed Church
St. Stephen Church
Old Oaken Bucket Remembrance of Forgetfulness Adventure
A reader tale recalls mislaid items and memory lapses from a palm beach suit to a missing jack. En route home from an up state trip a tire change leads to a backtrack and a run in with a state trooper over leaving a jack on the road. The humor centers on forgetfulness and a costly fine.
Westminster Guild Circle Meeting Outdoors at Cedar Grove
The Cedar Grove Presbyterian church hosts an outdoor open meeting of the Westminster Guild on Saturday June 3 at 3:00 DST. Each girl should bring a covered dish and a guest. all girls are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Guild Circle
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
I John
Preacher Nevin Frantz to Lead Zeltenreich Service
Lancaster pastor Nevin R Frantz will preach at Zeltenreich Reformed church next Sunday morning. He is a graduate from Theological Seminary Lancaster class of this year. Service starts at 9 45 a m standard time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevin R Frantz
Lancaster
Zeltenreich Reformed Church
Frantz
The
Theological Seminary
Bart Township farmer dies after auto crash
Morris W. Simpson fifty seven of Paradise R 1 died at Lancaster General hospital from injuries after being struck by auto on the Lincoln Highway in Vintage Tuesday night. Driver Samuel Pollock Chester Pa said he did not see Simpson until too late due to blinding lights. Simpson survived by three children, a brother Jonas, four sisters, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services set for Saturday at Christiana and Georgetown Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris W. Simpson
Paradise
R. 1
Lancaster General Hospital
Lincoln Highway
Harold K. Hoge
D. P. Dunn
Hoge
Samuel T. Pollock
Chester
Pau
Pollock
Dunn
Simpson
Bart Township
James
Catherine Simpson
Ruth
Edward Bostick
Lancaster
Myrtle
Lee
Jonas
Harry Pickel
John Williams
Ella Johnson
Rose Girvin
Soudersburg
Brown Funeral Home
Christiana
The Terror of Tiny Town at New Holland Theatre
Jed Buell presents a novelty feature with an all midget cast led by Tom Thumb performers in The Terror of Tiny Town. Also showing Swing Sister Swing with Kenn Murray Johnny Downs and Ted Weems orchestra on Friday and Saturday June 2 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed Buell
Tiny Town
Tom Thumbs
New Holland Theatre
Kenn Murray
Johnny Downs
Ted Weems
Adv
Hoover Clan Holds 377th Annual Fete
Memorial Day heralded the Hoover family reunion at George Ranck home in New Holland. Surviving sons John M Hoover Rev Amos H Hoover and Harry M Hoover attended the 89 year old patriarch, with about a hundred relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin and
Barbara Brackbill Hoover
George&. Ranck
New Holland
R. 2
John M
Amos H
Kinzer
Harry M
Quincy
John M. Hoover
Macy Migzabeta Ranek
J. Absa
Mildred Ranek
Alumni Banquet Planned by New Holland High Association
The New Holland High Seh Alumni Association schedules its annual banquet in the high school auditorium on Saturday June 10 at 7 p.m. DT Wally Darrow's orchestra will provide music and Colonel Daniel B Strickler of Lancaster will be guest speaker John Garman will serve as toastmaster Tickets available from Weaver Hagey on banquet night Association officers are Donald Witmer president Edward Diller vice president Margaret Dunlap secretary Weaver Hagey treasurer The Alumni Committee includes Helen Fenninger Mrs John H Ranck Helen Weaver Margaret Dunlap Clyde Kauffman Park Groff John Garman Robert Geist Guy N Musselman Kenneth Smith Edward Diller Mrs George High Roy Hooker Howard Ranck
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland High Seh- Alumni Association
Toay P.m
Wally Darrow
Daniel B. Strickler
Lancaster
John Garman
Weaver Hagey
Donald Witmer
Edward Diller
Margaret Dunla
Vacation School Opens at St Stephen Reformed
St Stephen Reformed Vacation School opens next Monday at 8:45 am and runs for two weeks from 8:45 to 11:15 am daily. Open to all community children with enrollments encouraged on the first day. Sessions held in the church Sunday school rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Reformed
Budget Notice From Earl Township School District
The Earl Township School District proposes a budget available at the secretary’s home for public viewing until June 3, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Township
Farmers Day Association Election Meeting Reminder
Farmers Day Association member urged to attend tonight's election meeting at Wright Bakery. The notice emphasizes presence and participation in the local association's decision process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Day Association
Wright Bakery
Strawberry Social Planned by Ranch United Brethren Church
The Ladies' Bible Class of Ranch's United Brethren church will hold a strawberry social in Overly's Grove on Saturday, June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Bible Class
Ranch
United Brethren Church
Overly’s Grove
Children’s Day Planned by Bareville Brethren Church
The Sunday School of the Bareville Church of the Brethren will hold its Children’s Day program on Sunday evening June 11. Committees include Miss Anna Hess Mrs Paul D Wenger and Miss Mildred C Myer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bareville
Fire destroys 50 Rhode Island Red chickens on Esh Farm
A fire at Esh Farm destroyed a chicken house hog shed and tobacco shed killing fifty Rhode Island Red chickens. The blaze damaged 32 thousand dollars in losses and spread before firefighters could save the farmhouse barn and a nearby chicken house. Park Mentzer alerted Liberty fire company of New Tote l who fought the blaze from 1600 feet away using chem crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Tarbor
Ehaseh
Rhode Island
Park Mentzer
Liberty Fire Company
New Totel
New Holland Baseball Franchise Transfer Sparks Community Debate
Local discussion intensifies over proposed transfer of the New Holland baseball franchise to Cornwall. Citizens express concern about individual involvement and potential impacts on team operations and local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong
Holland
Cornwall
Orm
Rasy Harnish Elected Head of West Farl Lions Club
Rasy Harnish was chosen as president of the new West Farl Lions Club formed under Shewa sponsorship. Ezra H. Moser presided at a dinner meeting held at the Straus building with District Governor Harry R. Lenker in attendance. The charter night is planned for June 23, with meetings set for the first and third Fridays each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Lee Klopp
Melvin E. Raezer
Martin Strauss
Elmer Loose
Filbert Brown
Charles H. Slair
Dr. A. V. Walter
Prescott Thompson
Freeman P .Dixon
Martin Wolf
Paul F. Esbenshade
J. Harvey Shue
Irwin R. Weaver
Lions
C. B. Townsley
Milton Wassmann
R. E. Whitmore
Birth Announcements from Lancaster Area Families
Birth notices from Strasburg Blue Ball New Holland Farmersville and Banks report newborns. Mr N J Fuhrman and Marian Geist welcome a son at Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday May 28. Mrs Fuhrman is formerly Marian Geist of Blue Ball. Mr and Mrs Melvin Foose announce a daughter born at 12 50 pm Saturday at St Josephs hospital. Mr and Mrs Joseph Hoover announce a son born Saturday at their home. Mr and Mrs Aaron Stoltzfus announce a daughter born Friday morning at their Banks R D home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Fuhrman
Strasburg
Lancaster General Hospital
Fuhrman
Marian S. Geist
Blue Ball
Melvin Foose
New Holland
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Joseph Hoover
Farmersville
Aaron B. Stoltzfus
Banks, R. D
Strawberry Social by Zelten Reich Reformed Church
The Ladies Aid Society of Zelten Reich Reformed Church will host a strawberry social on Saturday June 3 at the church starting 4:00 PM ST. Proceeds benefit church activities and community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Zeltenreich Reformed Church
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Trinity Congregation
St. Stephen Ladies’ Aid
Wed
Plan Union
S. S. Picnic
F. W. Krummacher
Elijah
Ahab
Jezebel
Daniel
Peter
Christ Jesus
Christ
C. G. Bachman
St. Stephen
DSP
N. Baul
John L. Kohler
Palm Beach
Ted the
John
Zeltenreich
James A. Gilfillan
Robert H. Gilfillan
Franklin and Marshall College
Gilfillan
S.C. A
Pi Gamma Mu
American Management Forum
Thomas Henry Wentz
Mgr
Paul R. Wentz
West Main Street
Borouarh
Hensel Hall
Wents
John Marshall Law Club
Hoover Clan
Family Association
George S. Ranck
Rasy Harnish
West Farl Lions Club
Strawberry Social
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