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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1932
Page
1
The Boy Scout Troop Committee voted Tuesday night to erect a 20 by 20 foot cabin with a 12 by 20 foot porch near the old Conestoga Valley Park seven miles northwest of town. Scoutmaster Leon Smith and Scout Executive Lewis Garman plan the building with work by Scouts under an experienced carpenter.
Aaron S King 59 died of pneumonia at 2 30 am Tuesday at his Smoketown home. A carpenter and Weavertown Amish church member he was the son of the late Benjamin and wife. Survived by widow Annie Beiler a daughter Emma Erisman and two sons Earl and Aaron four brothers Christian Erman Talmage Moses and John. Private funeral at noon today with public service 1 pm at Weavertown church burial in adjoining cemetery.
Emory Bard who was found drowned last week at the Conowingo dam had a private funeral service Saturday at 2 p m at his home. Burial followed in Mechanicsburg Lutheran Cemetery. He belonged to the Lancaster Lodge of Elks and Zion Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg.
Miss Lottie Zimmmerman daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Zimmerman of Farmersville married Harry Weaver Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harry Weaver of New Holland. Bishop John Lauder officiated at 11 am before about seventy five guests. Attendants included Grace Bucher maid of honor Eva Sensenig Elva Zimmmerman bridesmaids. Best man was Harry Zim merman with ushers Willis Bowman Ray Zim merman. Bride wore white sweet pea silk with maid of honor in pink Crepe and bridesmaids in blue crepe. Afterward the couple left for their New Holland home. George Jacobs and wife moved from Mrs Pearl Burkholder home on Jackson Street to Groveport Ohio.
The thirtieth annual reunion of Benjamin and Barbara Hoover descendants was held on Memorial Day at Elmer B. Hoover's West Willow home. Four living siblings total 320 years, with three brothers present John Amos and Harry. Amanda Kurtz, 82, was the oldest attendee. Officers include President Walter Hoover, Vice President S W Eby, Secretary Mabel Hoover Ranch, and Historian H M Hoover.
Hundreds visited the Pennsylvania Power and Light district office salesroom in the Styer and Evans Building for the opening. A luncheon was offered and visitors viewed the latest electrical appliances. Door prizes awarded to Mrs. Percy Kurtz, LeRoy Groff, and Adam Martin. Office overseen by George Meek with Florence Bowers assisting.
The Evangelical Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania and adjacent states will hold its 185th annual convention in Lancaster from June 6 to 9. About 400 clergy and 400 laymen are expected, with a laymen’s meeting on Tuesday June 7 at 9 p.m. Local pastors listed include J A Nicholas Lea cock Frank Ulrich J W Smith Ephrata and W R Knerr Denver. Trinity Church reports its apportionment paid in full and an unbroken record in recent years.
William Z. Martin, a well known local horse dealer, has returned from a two week buying trip to the Kentucky horse breeding district. He reports purchasing a large number of fine horses to be sold in his local market tomorrow. See advertisement on the classified page.
A boy named John Seifred Jr was injured while playing ball on Wednesday. He attempted to catch the ball when the mishap occurred.
A Lancaster General Hospital graduation includes Helen Overly of New Holland receiving the efficiency award for outstanding operating room work and Ethel DeWalt of Leola winning for personal neatness and politeness. The 27 graduates were celebrated at the Y M C A in Lancaster with officers Myra Hershey, Lorraine Meek, Phoebe Rupp, and Mary Hess among the class leadership.
Clarence B Swope of this place wins the New Perfection Oil Stove guessing contest held at A B Groff and Sons store. The event measured time to boil water on high versus low flame, with Swope guessing 1 hour 45 minutes 30 seconds against a 1 hour 53 minutes 40 seconds real difference. He receives a three burner New Perfection Oil Stove with cabinet.
Parents of small children should note a baptism opportunity added to the Children's Day program. No Ranck's Church services Sunday evening due to baccalaureate at New Holland Mennonite church.
Visiting at Blue Ball Mrs. John Bon of New York City, is noted in society columns with little additional context.
Children’s Day will be observed at the United Brethren Church Sunday at 10 15 am with a full program. The service includes organ prelude, worship, baptism, and a long list of student performances from primary and junior departments led by Rev. F C Aungst with songs, exercises, a playlet, and remarks by Mildred Dill er and Frances Clemson.
General James A. Beaver and allies toured New Holland on Wednesday with about 200 locals greeting them. Flood damage from recent storms affected roads and crops along the Conestoga and its branches while Amos Rutter pushed for multi county telephone connections and a five county charter. Nearby new homes include Yundt Roland Neiman Kutz Wolf Weist and Bender shop projects.
A May 23 gathering at Red Well drew many local Sunday School workers with Bishop Isaac Eby of Kinzer and Bishop John S. Mast of Morgantown participating. The article recalls early settlers including Rev. Christopher Grosh, founder figures in the community.
The twenty third members of the New Holland High School class of 1932 will graduate Tuesday evening June 7 in the school auditorium. Honorees include Raymond Baxter Mary Greenberger Franklin Hooker Janet Hope and Mildred Stauffer. Class officers are Parke Groff president and Franklin Hooker vice president. The program features solos choruses orations and diplomas presented by Lions Club and others.
The Edison Theatre under Sidney Jacobs reports strong success with improved sound and projection thanks to RCA Photophone equipment and Harry Norton. Weekly shows run Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with a Saturday matinee for children at 2 pm. Upcoming attractions include Are You Listening, Tarzan the Ape Man, Two Seconds, Come Clean, and Washington the Man and the Capital with The Expert.
The baccalaureate service for the New Holland High School class of 1932 will be held at the Mennonite church on Sunday evening. The song service starts at 7 and the devotional at 7 30 with Bishop Noah H Mack delivering the sermon. Everyone in the borough is invited.
John H. Martin at 73 N Railroad Ave New Holland PA advertises vegetable and flower plants for sale with location and contact.
At a recent assembly in the high school auditorium Coach J. Allen Richards awarded athletic honors to juniors and seniors. Girls health letters went to Eva Mellinger et al, varsity letters to basketball players including Clarence Aungst and Reed Seaboldt, and baseball letters to Clyde Kauffman and Parke Groff. James Davis and Leroy Smith earned three awards each for basketball, baseball, and track.
Memorial Day observances honored veterans across multiple cemeteries including Ranch A B Churchtown Center Terre Hill Voganville Groffdale Mennonite Zeltenreich and three in New Holland. Large gatherings at Terre Hill about 500 and Zeltenreich about 200 included rifle salutes with Rev C G Bachman and Rev A R Raybuck participating. Boys Band provided music while G A R veterans were remembered by Clayton R. Bair and his sisters.
Personal mentions fill a page of social activity across towns and cities. Numerous families and individuals from Lancaster Reading Allentown Bethlehem and Atlantic City share visits, stays, and Memorial Day gatherings with relatives and friends.
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