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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1941
Page
4
Borough Council approves a one way northbound restriction on the first block of North Railroad Avenue to reduce pedestrian danger and traffic confusion caused by Route 322 detours. Officials urge public cooperation as a civic sacrifice for community safety.
Funeral services were held from the late home in Ephrata R D with later services at Martindale Mennonite Church. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased include Aaron Martin, Mrs Isaac Nolt, Mrs Mary Weaver, Moses Hinkle, and Daniel Weaverland families.
Mrs Susanna E Sprecher eighty five widow of William Sprecher died at 12 30 a m last Thursday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Albert Greeley Tal mage after five weeks illness She was a daughter of the late Solomon and Susanna Eby Groff and a member of the Salem Evangelical and Reformed church at Hellers Surviving are another daughter Mrs James Troop Witmer four grandchildren and two great grandchildren a brother Abram G Groff Lancaster The funeral was held at the daughter’s home Sunday at 2 30 p m Interment was in Hellers cemetery.
Daniel B. Kauffman fifty of Belleville Mifflin County died at 6 40 p m Saturday at Lancaster General Hospital after a long illness He was a native of Leacock township and lived there until four years ago He was a member of the Weavertown Amish church His first wife died eleven years to the day of his death
The Letter Box notes reader reaction to last week's piece about a loose wire on East Main Street. It urges removal for decency and community spirit and praises the Borough Council for declaring North Railroad Avenue a one way street.
The article notes continued Sunday School programs featuring Davy Lee Yunginger and remarks by Pastor Rev. Lester Brubaker. A congregation hymn and benediction conclude the service.
At Ranck's U B Church a Children's Day program is set for Sunday at 7 30 p m The program features prayers recitations songs solos and group items including A Cheery Welcome A Glad Welcome Jesus Loves Me Hello Mummy The Signal Man On Sunday and The Book for the World with participants named Elsie Lowry Mary Ranck Lee Overly Patty Ranch Glen Overly Joan Seldomridge among others ending with announcements and benediction.
Rev. George W. Witt will preach Sunday at 10 80 o clock in Trinity Lutheran church. Sunday School sessions begin at 9 30. The Children's Day program is set for 7 46 in the Parish House.
Licensed to wed Alvin G. Martin of Terre Hill and Elva Bowman of Blue Ball. The license indicates a forthcoming ceremony between the couple in the local area.
In 1036 he married Katie Zook of Belleville and is survived by his wife and children Ammon K Witmer Miriam Gop Paul Monterey Eli and one grandchild. He is also survived by Emma Amos R J Sue Mary Simeon and others from Intercourse and Kinzer. Funeral services were held at Allensville Mennonite church with interment in Gordonville cemetery.
The article lists the Troop Committee members for Troop No. 48 and names the Scoutmaster and assistant scout masters. It provides a long roster of Scouts including John Weber Donald Smith Richard Strong Billy M Kurtz Elmer Mellinger Rodney Hooker Ralph Grubb James Evans Leon Richwine John Bweigart Robert Schippers Glenn Eweigart Billy Kurtz James Wenger Lee Reese Evers Whitmory Kenneth Hall Donald Wassmann Robert Lodecker James Reissnyder John Storb Billy Weaver Jay Oberholzer Jay Rodgers Lee Oberholzer Paul Zimmerman and George Musselman.
A sermon outline on Acts 12 25 to 13 19 recounts the first missionaries in Antioch, stressing base operations, Holy Spirit guidance, and fierce spiritual warfare. It highlights sending workers from a vigilant church, facing Satanic opposition, and witnessing salvation like Sergius Paulus.
Bridgeville E C Charge led by Rev. Chester B. Starr lists Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Morning Service at 10:30 a.m. Evening Service at 7:00 p.m. Annual Children's Day Program with special offering. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Mt Carmen.
A meeting at Weaverland oriented new school plans noting expected attendance would exceed two hundred. Officers elected include Samuel H. Musselman as Superintendent Isaac W. Martin as Assistant Superintendent Eli W. Martin as Secretary John W. Weaver as Treasurer and Thomas J. Hollinger to oversee music.
The Evangelical church in California was leveled by a fire caused by sparks from a nearby saw mill engine. A neighbor offered his tobacco shed for services until reconstruction. The piece notes low volunteer turnout for Good Roads Day and mentions Memorial Day cemetery visits and several local deaths, including Benedict Landis aged 68 and Mrs. Fanito Steffy aged 70.
Ten years ago in June 1931 the Community Playground announced weekly open days with supervision for the summer. The Lion's Club sponsored the project and Lancaster radio offered community programs including a New Holland Community Program. The Boys Band performed a concert over the air. Death notices list several local residents including Mrs. Alice Gerhard, Leroy Nolt, Phalin Arlene Martin, Mrs. Mary Geist Overly, Cora H. Nolt, Mrs. Hettie Good, and Mrs. Amanda Groff among the names and ages.
Mr and Mrs Reuben F Hurst East announce the birth of a son at their home May 0. Mr and Mrs John B King of Gordonville R1 announce the birth of a son at their home Monday. Mr and Mrs Leroy B Seasonng of Intercourse announce the birth of a daughter at their home May 29. Mr and Mrs Ellis Kurtz of Gap R1 announce the birth of a son at 10 68 p m Saturday at Lancaster General hospital.
Mr and Mrs Abe Levitt of this borough entertained guests after New Holland High School graduation for their daughter Charlotte and F and M College for their son Leonard. Relatives from Hartford New York and Philadelphia attend. Leonard now works for the Lancaster Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
Miss Bertha E Houser daughter of Myrtle A Houser of 226 East Ross street and J Vernon Good son of Mr and Mrs John C Good Bareville were married at 8 o clock Friday morning in Salem Reformed Church Heller s The Rev Fred D Pentz officiated The bride wore a wedding gown heirloom from her grandmother with a fingertip veil and orange blossoms She carried a white Bible with white rosebuds sweet peas and baby s breath Attendants wore white embroidered organdy over blue taffeta and carried yellow rosebuds The couple left for a trip to the New England states The bride is a graduate of Upper Leacock High School and Lancaster General Hospital Training School for Nurses The groom is a graduate of Upper Leacock High School and works at Armstrong Cork Company
Rosemary Werner daughter of Fred G. Werner of 408 St Joseph Street Lancaster married Fred Ranck son of Mrs Hettie Ranck of 605 Park Avenue Lancaster in a 10 oclock Tuesday morning ceremony at St Josephs Church rectory Rev Joseph Schweich officiated The bride wore white frosted organdy with square neckline and daisies in a short sleeve gown Her attendant Rita Winnerling wore blue frosted organdy and carried a daisies bouquet After a reception at the bride’s home the couple left for Virginia and will reside at 408 St Joseph Street She attended Lancaster Catholic High School and works as secretary to Dr Camille Mormod The groom works for American Stores in New Holland
Mr and Mrs Marl Clark of Strasburg with Mr and Mrs B L Karts and Mr Jesse Clark and daughter Mary Bethania and Linnie Clark Banks have returned from Ashland Ohio after a brief visit with relatives and friends. They attended the funeral of their cousin Theodore Esbenshade.
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