Mills and mill rights traced in Caernarvon history
In Caernarvon township, a mile from Bangor church, an old grist mill with a 14 foot undershot water wheel remains in occasional use. The article traces ownership since 1783 from George Weaver to Laura Clark, notes a 1840 road, and lists seven mills along the race with only Hertzler's and Lichty's still operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor Church
Conestoga
Caernaryvon Township
George Weaver
Henry Weaver
John Diller
Adam Stock
Hugh McCormick
Peter Yohn
Davis Yohn
Laura Clark
McCormick
Pennytown
Istream
Lichty’s
Morgantown
Weaver
Hertzler’s
Grube’s
Hartz's
Pool Farm
Liberty Fire Company Plans Card Party For June 23
The Liberty Fire Company held its regular meeting and approved another card party for June 23. It also discussed engine testing and placing the newly purchased hose in service soon, with reports from the card party and dog and pony show committees. The beneficial association met afterward and conducted its business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Fire Company
Beneficial Association
Fire Company
Business and Professional Women's Club Elects Officers
The Business and Professional Women’s Club elected officers: President Helen Fenninger, Vice President Miriam Whitmore, Secretary Virginia Hoffman, and Treasurer Maude Evans. A picnic is planned for June 18 at Rocky Springs Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Fenninger
Miriam Whitmore
Virginia Hoffman
Maude Evans
Rocky Springs Park
Brace Clinic Postponed in Lancaster
The Brace Clinic led by Mr. G Emil Gefvert at Lancaster General Hospital will not be held July 2. Those needing brace adjustments should report June 27 to Dr. Rugh's Crippled Children Clinic at the General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Emil Gefvert
Lancaster General Hospital
Gefvert
Lancaster
Rugh
Crippled Children Clinic
The
General Hospital
Heagy Re elected President Of County Firemen Group
About two thousand uniformed fire fighters marched in the Lancaster County Firemen's association parade during its 14th annual Lampeter convention. R Chandler Heagy of Eden was re elected president, with a memorial service for fallen firefighters and prize winners announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
Lampeter
R. Chandler Heagy
Eden
Ephrata Fire Company
John F. Weaver
Manheim
Mount Joy
Myerstown
Herbert Blankenmyer
Lancaster City Firemen
Friendship Fire Company
Mr. Weaver
West Lampeter
Scholarships Awarded to Betty Sensenig and Frances Deaver
Drexel Institute announces merit scholarships covering two years tuition. Betty Sensenig of New Holland, editor of the New Holland school page, will enter the School of Business Administration, while Frances Deaver of Peach Bottom will join the School of Home Economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Elizabeth Sensenig
New Holland
the Clarion
Betty
Frances R. Deaver
Peach Bottom
Drexel Institute
Parke R. Kolbe
Sensenig
New Holland High School
Business Administration
Deaver
Quarryville High School
Home Economics
Christine Mary Moore
Jane Frances Moore
Prospect Park
Delaware County
Prospect Park High School
Curb Market Planned by St Stephens Ladies’ Aid Society
The Ladies' Aid Society of St Stephen Reformed church will hold a curb market Saturday June 16 in front of the Harner Theatre starting at 10 o'clock. Baked goods cakes pies cookies baked beans salads noodles and salted nuts will be offered. Everyone is invited to patronize.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Harner Theatre
Prolific 19th Century Local Notes From The Clarion
Brushing Up On The Past notes farm life and deaths from 1884 and a 1908 retrospective. Israel Burkholder, 50, near Farmersville, died after a four horse coal wagon ran over him during a return trip from Ephrata. Adam Geist represented the Lutheran congregation at a three o clock morning examination as crops and church duties caused delays. Earl school board formed with Christian Musser president and George H Ranck secretary. Mrs George F Weinhold, 34, died at Monterey. The column looks back twenty five years to June 8, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Burkholder
Farmers Ville
Ephrata
Adam Geist
Blue Ball
Earl School Board
Christian Musser
George H. Ranck
Samuel Dillman
J. D. Bowers
George Irwin
Henry Kurtz
George F. Weinhold
Monterey
Lutheran conference guests and local social notes
Rev. Frank Ulrich and William Mea rig attended the Spring Conference of the Lutheran church in Wilkes Barre this week. Mrs. W. F. Russell is spending a week in Philadelphia with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Grube and family of Akron spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Pflaumer. Miss Pauline Esbenshade returns from State College after completing her second year. Miss Frances Keiser returns to her parents' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ulrich
William Mearig
The
Lutheran Church
Wilkes- Barre
W. F. Russell
Philadelphia
Lloyd Grube
Akron
Ludwig Pflaumer
Pauline Esbenshade
State College
Frances Keiser
New Holland High Alumni Banquet Set for June 9
The New Holland High School Alumni plan their thirtieth annual banquet on June 9 at 7 45 p m at the Holland Inn east of the borough More than 300 invitations have been sent by secretary Miss Margaret Ranck about one hundred graduates have accepted so far Squire Robert Burns Bair will preside as toastmaster Rev G Paul Musselman of Downingtown will be the guest speaker and several surprise features are planned with secrecy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland High School
Holland Inn
Margaret Ranck
Squire Robert Burns Bair
G. Paul Musselman
Downingtown
Robert E. Simpson Granted Retirement After 45 Years
Robert E. Simpson, a Caernarvon Township teacher, received retirement allowances after forty five years of service. The decision was announced at the May meeting of the School Employes Retirement Board in Harrisburg, along with twenty five other teachers granted allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Simpson
Caernarvon
Harrisburg
New Holland Baby Clinic Admits Five New Members
The New Holland Baby Clinic held yesterday with thirty children present. Dr. P. R. Wentz led the session assisted by Miss Ethel Kersey RN of Columbia. Five new members were admitted: Phares Newswanger, Betty Lorraine Shreiner, Lydia Anne Lauder, Elmer Martin, and Arlene Martin. Parents may contact Miss Bess Gilfillan to arrange inoculation groups of ten. Twelve children are listed for the next inoculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
P. R. Wentz
Ethel Kersey
R N
Columbia
Phares Newswanger
Betty Lorraine Shreiner
Lydia Anne Lauder
Elmer Martin
Arlene Martin
Bess Gilfillan
Card of Thanks from Lemon Smith
I express appreciation for the many acts of kindness and words of cheer during my recent illness and convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon Smith
New Holland Borough School Board Retains 1933 Tax Rates
The New Holland Borough School Board met Monday night and fixed the school tax rate at 12 percent of property and 4.00 per capita, same as last year. Principal J. Allen Richards’ report was received, a revised pupil handbook was approved, and tax collector H. Q. Irwin reported 17,721.83 collected of 20,343.96 with 2,622.13 outstanding. CWA projects at the school are moving toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Borough
J. Allen Richards
H. Q. Irwin
CWA
Borough Council approves motorcycle to curb traffic violations
The Borough Council unanimously authorized a new motorcycle for Special Officer Bauer to enforce traffic rules. The Highway Committee reported North Custer avenue resurfacing and Broad street progress. Finance plans include low interest loans to cover temporary borrowing after the failed bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Highway Committee
C. M. Groff
Custer Avenue
Broad Street
Owen J. Bricker
John A. Coyle
District 12 to Conduct Vacation Bible School
The Lancaster County Sabbath School Association District 12 will run a Daily Vacation Bible School from June 18 to 29 at the Terre Hill schoolhouse. Rev. S. V. Kuhns leads teachers for children aged 4 to 14, with sessions daily and parents invited to attend the closing exercises at Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Trinity Evangelical Congregations
Obituary of Bishop Gideon Stoltzfus near Limeville
Bishop Gideon K Stoltzfus eighty died at home near Limeville Tuesday afternoon in infirmities of age He was an Amish minister for many years He is survived by his wife the former Jamimah King seven children Mrs Joshua Lapp John A and Gideon M Jonathan F Amos A and Mrs Daniel King all near Gordonville Aaron near Limeville two brothers Jonathan near Smoketown Isaac Gordonville and a sister Mrs Benjamin S Beiler Banks Funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 from the home with burial in Millwood cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon K. Stoltzfus
Limeville
Jamimah King
Joshua Lapp
Intercourse
John A
Gideon M
Dains
Jonathan F
Amos A
Daniel King
Gordonville
Aaron
Jonathan
Smoketown
Isaac
Benjamin S. Beiler
Banks
Millwood Cemetery
Mrs Susanna Hershberger Dies in Lancaster
Mrs Susanna Hershberger widow of John Hershberger died Wednesday afternoon at 4 15 in Lancaster from a complication of diseases. She leaves children Chestie Morow John Hershberger Morris Hershberger Frances Studenroth Howard Hershberger Bertha Simmons and six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services at Brown and Sons Paradise with interment in Kinzer Mennonite Cemetery Saturday at 2 30. Friends may call Friday 7 to 9 at the parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susanna Hershberger
John Hershberger
Lancaster
Chestie Morow
John
Morris Hershberger
Reading
Frances Studenroth
Paradise
Howard Hershberger
Bertha Simmons
C. L. Wallace
Brown and Sons
Saturn
Kinzer Mennonite
Communion Observed at St Stephen Reformed Church
Holy Communion will be celebrated next Sunday at 10 30 in St Stephen Reformed church. The church school will meet at the regular time 9 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Children’s Day Service Planned at Zeltenreich Church
Children’s Day exercises will be held at Zeltenreich Reformed Church on Sunday evening at 7 30. The program is slated for Sunday, June 17, at 10 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeltenreich Reformed Church
Marriage of Edna Stauffer and Harold Overly in United Brethren Church
Miss Edna Stauffer and Harold Overly wed Tuesday at 4 PM in the United Brethren church. Rev. F C Aungst officiated the double ring ceremony with organ and vocal selections and bridesmaids Pauline Rohrer and Mrs William Weaver in pink and blue organdie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Stauffer
W. W. Stauffer
Harold Overly
C. S. Overly
United Brethren Church
F. C. Aungst
Frances Keiser
Ada
Ida Howard
Reading
Ada Howard
Durie
Rosa Hostetter
Fage's Manor
Pauline Rohrer
Lancaster
William Weaver
Churchtown
Miss Rohrer
Conestoga Camp Group Rebuilds Old Mill Dam
The Conestoga Valley Camp Association awarded a $450 contract to Kurtz Brothers to reconstruct the dam near the camp at Ephrata. The project covers a concrete breastwork and increased water area for boating bathing and fishing. Works began yesterday with a ten day completion estimate as nearby farmers assist with reconstructions. Norman F Gutekunst serves as president with R Bixler secretary and Fred Brookmyer treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conestoga Valley Camp Association
Kurtz Brothers
Ephrata
Wenzers MS
Cedar Grove Church Children’s Day Program Highlight
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Sunday School presents a full children’s day program on Sunday at 10 am. The event features preludes and readings, numerous recitations and songs, a cradle roll promotion, dramatizations including The Missionary Comes to Lone Pine, and a missionary address by Rev Buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Sunday School
Miriam Ewell
Earl Whitekettle
Elsie Boley
Nelda Rodgers
Jean Ewell
Mary Jane Overly
Sarah Eleanor Gray
Pauline Schnupp
Jean Bair
Dicky Swart
Harvey Overly
John Overly
Morris Boley
George Boley
Missionary
Lone Pine
Pauline Shnupp
Peggy Bair
Rogers Lincoln
Rev. Buyers
Jesus
Elizabeth Groff Wins Third Prize in Essay Contest
Elizabeth Groff daughter of Mr and Mrs A B C Groff of this borough won third national prize in Group C essays in the twelfth annual stewardship contest by the Reformed Church in the United States among several thousand contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Reformed Church
United States
Elizabeth Groff
A. B. C. Groff
Open Daily Vacation Bible School in U. B. Church
The Daily Vacation Bible School opened Monday in the United Brethren Sunday school with thirty children. Volunteers include Margaret Dunlap Frances Keiser Daniel Oehme and Mrs. Robert Wright directs. Helpers lead music recreation and handwork. Pauline Gehman offers a chalk talk on Christ's Temptations. Enrollment open for two remaining weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Sunday School
Margaret Dunlap
Frances Keiser
Daniel Oehme
Robert Wright
Marian Frankhouser
Evelyn Lowry
Irene Ranck
Catherine Zwally
Pauline Gehman
Ruth Martin
Strawberry Social by Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
A Strawberry Social will be held on Wednesday June 13 at 5 00 by the Helping Hand Class on the Parish House Lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
King's Daughters To Meet Loyal Workers Circle
The King's Daughters circle will meet Tuesday June 12 at 7 30 PM in Trinity Lutheran Parish House. Delegates to the state convention to be held at Pottstown will be chosen at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Workers Circle of the King’s Daughters
Trinity Lutheran Parish House
Pottstown
One Act Play Scene The Council Chamber June 4 1934 Vote Scene
A Monday evening council meeting presents a varied vote scene as the president directs the last man to start and the line to vote aye or nay. Amid the formal procedure a stray aside mentions Wayne Boark and Stephen Reformed church sextant, with odd digressions before continuing to page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Cannel
Zooyro
Councli
Kentucky Saddle Horses Bring $3 663 at Martin Sale
William Z. Martin sold twenty three Kentucky saddle horses for a total of 3663 dollars under a large tent. Prices ranged from 76 to 280 dollars with an average of 159. Eight local horses averaged 80 dollars. Over five hundred spectators attended despite a thirty minute storm delay. Buyers included dealers from Philadelphia Pottsville and Chester County. A repeat sale is planned for Saturday June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
William Z. Martin
Louves
Philadelphia
Pottsville
Chester County
Young People Plan Special Sunday Program at Ranch Church
The Young People of Ranch's United Brethren church plan a Sunday evening program on June 10 at 7 30. Rev. John D. Burkhart of Lancaster will speak on Standing in Your Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranch
United Brethren Church
John D. Burkhart
Lancaster
Around the World by Water in Japan Sightseeing Day
The narrator arrives in Japan and hires a Rickshaw guide who speaks English. He visits the customs house Y M C A and post office then tours narrow streets and a railway restaurant. He purchases sandals a Japanese almanac a school book dishes and chop sticks for keepsake.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Heagy
County Firemen’s Group
Rheems
Penryn
Elizabethtown
Quarryville
Millersville
Strasburg
Landisville
Marietta
Harry G. Brown
E. P. Wagner
Lititz
Earl F. Lefever
Samuel P. Wolfskill
Reamstown
J. Harry Grube
John E. Hively
Paul Z. Knier
Guy K Bard
Denver
Wallace K. Knerr
Knerr
Betty Sensenig
M. G. Weaver
New Holland High
Baby Clinic News
Bricker
Ivan P. Lowry
Couss
Finase
Plan Children’s Day Service
Stauffer
Old Mill
Cedar Grove
U. B. Church
King’s Daughters
Edie Day
Wayne Bo Raark
S* Stephen Reformed Church
Ols
A. B
Around the World
Jonathan B. Fisher
New Holland Cheeseman
Japan
Customs House
Yubin-Kyoku
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