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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
8
George A. Stearns of the Bureau of Attendance spoke at the Harrisburg event, urging graduates to keep high aims and live without regret. He praised education, especially the fourth year of high school, and conveyed a message from the State Department commending local efforts to improve the school system.
Mr I P Mull fractured a rib after falling from a spring wagon on Monday. A dinner for relatives hosted by Mr and Mrs George Griffith near New Holland drew about forty guests. Fire at Jonas Wenger home Saturday morning was controlled with minor damage. a new summer kitchen will be built. Jacob Sweigart and family visited Harvey Wingenroth’s home and attended Reinholds baptismal services. A local debate on jury recruitment and a quip about the Ancient Order of Pests appear amidst aging rural columns.
The 11th biennial convention of the Women's Missionary Society of the Evangelical Lutheran Ministerium met at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster. Activities included services led by Rev. MacIntosh and Rev. Sieger, talks by Miss Emilie Weiskotten on Japan, and reports from officers and committees. Delegates heard lectures on the United Lutheran Church and its women and student groups, with a memorial service for members who died, and an auto tour banquet at the Iris Club.
A compiled schedule lists upcoming events in Lancaster area communities from June 6 to Oct 11. Highlights include parades by United Spanish War Veterans and the Loyal Workers Circle, strawberry socials, fire company festivals, reunions, and county fairs at Mt. Joy New Holland and regional venues.
The Salisbury Fire Company No. 1 festival at White Horse, originally set for Saturday July 26, is moved to Saturday evening July 19. A good band will be secured and attendees can expect an enjoyable evening.
Fragmented notes describe a chapel exhibiting lands and a large turnout for a local society convention. Nonsensical chatter about truth, chickens, and pepper hints at reform ideas and admonitions as attendees reflect on honesty and personal duties.
Local Ford dealer advertises all models in stock for quick delivery including Tourings Roadsters Coupes Sedans and trucks. Prices and exact models are shown in the dealership listing with emphasis on immediate availability.
Philadelphia and Lancaster residents visited Gordonville families over Decoration Day. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Bowers and Mrs. Samuel Resh with many relatives from Atglen, Intercourse, Buyerstown, Harrisburg, Kinzer, Quarryville, Paradise, and Cedar Lane. Additional outings included trips to Hershey Park and Havre de Grace.
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