Early assistant preachers wed churchtown belles in Morgantown era
In the early years assistant circuit preachers were unmarried youths who arrived to serve in the Church town Morgantown area. Four of them married local belles, including Rev A A Arthur to Laura Styer, Rev George W Kerr to Minnie Compton, Rev T S Minker to Sallie Shirk, and Rev W L Amtor to Florence Miller, all connected to prominent local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchtown-Morgantown
Charge
A. A. Arthur
Laura Styer
Adam Styer
Morgantown
George W. Kerr
Minnie Compton
George W. Compton
Churchtown
T. S. Minker
Miss Magdalena Banzhof Serves as Red Cross Nurse in Kentucky
Miss Magdalena Banzhof has moved to the Red Bird Evangelical Hospital and Health Center in Pineville Kentucky, operated by Dr E J Knopf of Beverly. The Kentucky mission is supported largely by Pennsylvanians and she writes home about Red Cross work in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalena Banzhof
Red Cross
South Carolina
Kentucky
Red Bird Evangelical Hospital
E. J. Knopf
Beverly
Franklin County
Miss Banzhof
Continental Hotel
Pineville
Bell County
Leaman Place Merchant Buys Diller Grocery Store
Willis L. Herr a Leaman Place merchant buys the Chas. A. Diller grocery at West Main and Diller Avenue. Robert W. Aungst will manage the store, which opens today under new ownership and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis L. Herr
Leaman Place
Chas. A. Diller Grocery
West Main Street
Diller Avenue
Robert W Aungst
Beneficial Association Meeting Scheduled In New Holland
The New Holland Beneficial Association No. 1 will meet in the basement of the Farmers National Bank building at 8:00 this Friday evening. The group will pay its first claim this month following the death of Alden H. Mentzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Beneficial Association No. 1
Farmers National Bank
Alden H. Mentzer
Return of Clifford B. Tracey After Appendectomy
Clifford B. Tracey has been discharged from St. Joseph's Hospital after an appendectomy and is now at home and rapidly recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford B. Tracey
St. Joseph’s Hospital
New Catholic Church Planned by New Holland Congregation
A small Catholic group in New Holland began services in the Showalter building under Rev. Father White and now has about forty members. They plan to break ground on a church on the Lewis M. Storb Sr. lot at Conestoga Street and North Custer Avenue, with initial construction and future enlargement. The project is led under Rev. Father Young with a building fund advancing locally. Members include Mrs. L. M. Storb Sr and several other local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Borough
Showalter Building
Father White
Redemptorist Fathers of
St Clement’s, Ephrata
Lewis M. Storb
Conestoga Street
Custer Avenue
Father Young
Ephrata
Father Kleermann
L. M. Storb
LH. Snader
Herman Mueller
Ross McWilliams
Walter Shuler
Virginia Futer
Liberty Fire Company Sets Up New Uniform Bank Finance Plan
Liberty Fire Company will fix equipment after a County Convention parade in Mt. Joy where 35 firemen in uniform and the New Holland band performed. Members agreed to keep new ties with uniforms and discussed electing a delegate to the state convention in Connellsville in October with July as a planning point. A special meeting is set for June 11 to consider replacements. The company plans a three account financial system for tax receipts Uniform Bank and Relief funds and drew up a tentative expenses budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Uniform Bank
Mt. Joy
Liberty Company
Connellsville
Mission Meeting Planned by Woman's Association
The Woman's Missionary Association of Ranch Church will hold its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Anna Usner's home on Saturday afternoon June 8. The delegate's report from the Branch Meeting will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Association of
Ranch’s
Anna Usner
Strawberry Festival and Chicken Soup Supper Planned
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Blue Ball Fire Company will host a strawberry festival and chicken corn soup supper on Saturday June 8 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the fire house. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Blue Ball Fire Company
Ancient ruins chart in Palestine expedition notes
The author visits Bethshean to study excavations by the University of Pennsylvania Palestine expedition. Nine city levels are outlined from 1501 B C to the 19th century, including Hadi and Byzantine periods. The chart lists temples to Resheph Dagon Antiroth and Canaanite shrines, with mentions of Pharaonic rulers Seti Amenophis II Thothmes II and pre Amenophis I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belsan
Bethshean
Museum
University of Pennsylvania
Palestine
New Babylon
Rameses
Resheph
Dagon
Antit
Ashtaroth
Mekal
Obituary of David W. Martin 78 Philadelphia resident
David W. Martin 78 of 1749 Johnson street Philadelphia died at home on Thursday June 6 after a six month illness. Survived by his wife Sue Shirk before marriage and three children Ivan M. Martin Mrs William Buckley and Mrs Elmer Rampson, two sisters Mrs M G Weaver and Mrs Harry L Stauffer. Funeral Monday at 1 p m Weaverland Mennonite church with interment Weaverland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Martin
Johnson Street
Philadelphia
Abram
Elizabeth Martin
Sue Shirk
Ivan M. Martin
Westville
N. J
William Buckley
Elmer Rampson
M. G. Weaver
Harry L. Stauffer
Weaverland Mennonite Church
Weaverland Cemetery
Deaths: Lydia L. Beiler of Weavertown
Lydia L. Beiler thirty nine died from complications Friday at 6 45 am at her father Jacob Y Beiler home in Weavertown She was Amish and survived by siblings Rebecca Josiah Jonathan Sarah Fannie Daniel Moses and John plus Elizabeth and Katie all at home Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 pm at John F Beiler home Weavertown with burial in Beiler s cemetery near Banks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia L. Beiler
Jacob Y. Beiler
Weavertown
Rebecca
Amos Petersheim
Intercourse
Josiah
Spring Garden
Jonathan
Sarah
Jacob Flaud
Fannie
David Flaud
Daniel
Lancaster
Moses
Irishtown
John
Amos
Elizabeth
Katie
John F. Beiler
Beiler’s Cemetery
Banks
Weaver couple Dines with French Cabinet Officer on Normandie
Mr and Mrs Irwin R Weaver returned from New York where they met Minister of the Merchant Marine William Bertram and his wife Jeanne of Paris aboard the SS Normandie. The Weavers dined with the pair in the Waldorf Astoria private suite and were issued a special pass for a personally conducted inspection tour of the Normandie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin R. Weaver
New York
William Bertram
Jeanne
Paris
France
Normandie
Waldorf-Astoria
Vacation Bible School Enrolls Fifty at St Stephen Reformed
The Daily Vacation Bible School at St Stephen Reformed Church enrolls fifty students across three departments. Teachers include Mrs. Irwin R. Weaver and Miss Mary Mentzer. assistants are Misses Elizabeth Groff Helen Myers Anna Mae Shepler Dorothy Mohler Mary Good and Eloise Bachman with Hyelyn Warner substituting in Beginners on day one. The school will continue for another week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Irwin R. Weaver
Mary Mentzer
Kathryn Lewis
Elizabeth Groff
Helen Myers
Anna Mae Shepler
Dorothy Mohler
Mary Good
Eloise Bachman
Hyelyn Warner
Weaver
Benefit Card Party for New Catholic Church Held in Lancaster
A large card party benefiting the New Catholic Church of New Holland is set for Monty June 17 at 8 30 p m DST in St Marys Hall South Prince and Vine Streets Lan caster. Prizes refreshments and tickets sold by the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Monty
St. Mary's Hall
South Prince and Vine Streets
Lancaster
New Holland High Alumni Banquet Plans Details
The New Holland Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet on Saturday June 8 at 7 15 p m in the High School Auditorium followed by a business meeting and the presentation of the Class of 1935 and the anniversary class of 1910 Professor F H Gaige of Millersville will speak Ira Bowmans orchestra will provide music Roy Dunn will perform piano accordion pieces a dancing trio and dancing and cards will follow Banquet served by John Sensenig Jr Officers and banquet committee listed with Parke Groff as president and Mary Stauffer as treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Alumni Association
F. H. Gaige
Millersville State Teachers College
Ira Bowman
Lancaster
Roy Dunn
Eleanor Mueller
Dorothy Ressler
Harold Weber
John Sensenig
New Holland House
Roy K. Hooker
Alumni Association
Parke Groff
Elvin Zimmerman
Helen Fenninger
Mary Stauffer
G. H. High
Reba Plank
Esther Beck
G. N. Musselman
E. D. Zimmerman
Weaver and Huber Couple Wed at Lititz Area Home
Paul E. Weaver son of Mrs. Lydia Weaver East Earl and Ada B. Huber daughter of Mrs. Ellen Huber Lititz were married Thursday morning at the bride’s home by Rev. N L Landis Neffs ville. Attendants were Anna B. Weaver and P Elmer Huwker. Ushers Jacob Kreider Landis Huber. Gift receivers Mabel Shreiner Anna Stoner. A reception and dinner for ninety guests followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Weaver
Lydia Weaver
East Earl
R. D
Ada B. Huber
Ellen Huber
Lititz
N. L. Landis
Neffsville
Anna B. Weaver
P. Elmer Huwker
Jacob Kreider
Landis Huber
Mabel Shreiner
Anna Stoner
Twenty-Four Kentucky Horses Sold for Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty
Wm. Z. Martin sold twenty four Kentucky saddle horses and trotters near the borough last Wednesday for 4250 dollars. The top bid went to Red Bourbon a five gaited chestnut gelding foaled in 1929 bought by Dr. P. R. Wentz. Thirty head of consignment horses and ponies brought 2947.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Wm. Z. Martin
P. R. Wentz
St Stephen Reformed Church to Mark 135th Anniversary
St Stephen Reformed Church celebrates the 135th anniversary with a Sunday 10 30 a m service featuring three historical addresses on building worship and future plans. History speakers include M D Good Clair Musselman A B Charles Groff and Irwin R Weaver. The program contrasts 1890 worship with today and includes German and English readings and prayers. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Reformed Church
St. Stephen Church
M. D. Good
Clair Musselman
St. Stephen
A. B. Charles Groff
Irwin R. Weaver
Ing
Carl Laderach
Stephen Chorr
Inaugurates New Personal Service Plan by PLOPL& LL
Pennsylvana Power & Light Company launches a new personal service plan directed by M George R. Meek. A team of eight maroon top taxis will serve the district and free minor adjustments and repairs are offered to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvana Power & Light Company
M George R. Meek
Personal notices list visits and travels of local residents
The column records numerous social mentions including Mr. and Mrs. John Kurtz and Mrs. Omer Hershey guests in Ephrata and Mt. Washington, weekly visits by families across Lancaster County, trips to Philadelphia Reading Lebanon Valley College and Ohio, Memorial Day gatherings, and extended stays with relatives in Maryland New Jersey Virginia and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kurtz
Ephrata
Omer Hershey
Mt. Washington
Baltimore
John H. Musser
Musser
Clyde Weaver
Strasburg
Benjamin Nissley
Landisville
Sue Shirk
Elizabeth Zercher
Raymond Reifsnyder
George Zell
Roy
Terre Hill
Lancaster
Ohio
Harold Stauffer
Unverse
Pennsylvania
David
Ho Styes
Robert Aungst
Ashland
Continental
Sam Piotnick
Evelyn
Albert
Philadelphia
Frank C. Aungst
Reading
Lebanon Valley College
Annville
Clarence Aungst
Elizabeth Zecher
Michigan
Robert Bair
Pottsville
Bair
Charles S. Bair
Carro! Bailey
Betty Bailey
Harry Smith
Collegeville
Harry K. Weaver
Charles Salzen
Edwin Meredith
Margaret
Shirley Salzenberg
Front Royal
Virginia
Isaac Mentzer
Byler Family to Sing in Intercourse Church
The Byler Family of Lititz with twelve members plans a June 13 concert at Intercourse United Brethren Church at 7 45 p m. The family has performed about nine hundred programs across thirty two states Canada and Mexico in choruses quartets and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byler
Lititz
Intercourse
Birth Announcement for Smith Daughter in New Holland
Mr and Mrs Jacob C Smith announce the birth of a daughter at 11 p m Friday at home in New Holland R D 2 The news confirms a new addition to the family with no additional details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob C. Smith
New Holland
R. D
Lancaster man improves after operation at hospital
Undergoer Ralph Grubb had surgery last Friday at Lancaster General Hospital and is reported improving by hospital attendants. He is expected to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Grubb
Lancaster General Hospital
Zelten Reich church Strawberry Social Set for June 12
The Ladies' Aid Society of Zelten reich Reformed church will hold a strawberry social in the church basement on Wednesday June 12 from 5 to 9 PM. Proceeds go to church funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Zeltenreich Reformed Church
Borough Council to Study Federal Works Program
Borough Council met Monday night to review routine items and discuss participation in the Federal Works program. A special meeting will be held soon to consider recommendations from an engineer team studying the process and to address requests for parking exceptions.
Confirmation at Trinity Lutheran Church
Sunday morning at 10 30 o clock a class of four young ladies will be confirmed in the chief service at Trinity Lutheran Church. The confirmands are Martha Jane Haverstick Mary Josephine Seaboldt Dorothy Marguerite Yost and Margaret Carolyn Ulrich. They prepared at the Daily Vacation Bible School and through catechetical instruction with the pastor. In the afternoon they will have a group portrait at Miller Studio in Ephrata. A Vestry committee plans a reception for this class and those confirmed on Palm Sunday or received by transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Martha Jane Haverstick
Mary Josephine Seaboldt
Dorothy Marguerite Yost
Margaret Carolyn Ulrich
Miller Studio
Ephrata
Rev D W Gerhard marks eighteenth anniversary as pastor
The Reform ed church pastor Rev D W Gerhard celebrated his eighteenth anniversary at the New Holland charge. A violent thunder storm swept the county on Sunday with damaging hail wind and rain. Children’s Day was observed in United Brethren churches marking Rev William Otterbein’s birth anniversary. Tobacco planting begins in Leacock with Havana as the main crop. A train ride for Peter Frankhouser and wife aged 71 and 66 was their first. Local teacher appointments in Salisbury township are listed for several schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Gerhard
The
Reformed Church
New Holland
Peter Frankhouser
East Earl
Mr. Frankhouser
United Brethren Churches
William Otterbein
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Caernarvon
Early Methodism
Leaman Place Merchant Purchases Grocery Store
Beneficial Association Meeting
NEW Catholic
N. Custer Ave
L. M. Storb, Sr
Liberty Fire Company
Around the World
Jonathan B. Fisher
New Holland Cheeseman
B.C
I. R. Weaver
Daily Vacation Bible School
NEW Holland High
Schoeneck Fire Company
Allentown
Fire Company
Earl Heater
Dorothy Knauss
Berthold Warrick
Harting’s Park
A. L. Myers
Weaver—Huber
Plopl& LL
M. Joy
Certeiny
Mentzer
Ches Company
Shorty Sheaffer
Shorty
Mr Joy
Darrell Mohler
Vansborough
Ssaup On
Denziens
Dev
Bebo Og
Darrell
Darren
Boro Council
U. S
Leacock
Havana
George Weiler
Salisbury Township
Gap Secondary
Beckie C. Slaymaker
Gap Hill
Anna M. Wise
Bethania
Mary A. Sh
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