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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
4
A public notice records an event at 143 East Main Street set for Friday June 8 1934 with details readable in the fragment. The fragment confirms the location and date but lacks additional context or stakes.
A Newswanger family reunion occurred on Memorial Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs R W Newswanger in Narvon. Attendees include numerous Newswanger relatives and spouses such as David Groff Samuel Newswanger Paul Newswanger Lester Slaymaker Aaron Newswanger Ivan Zimmerman Emma Newswanger Luther Diller Stanley Detterline and other listed descendants and spouses. The event gathered many extended family members for the annual gathering.
The Volunteer Class of the United Brethren Sunday School plans a picnic at Sandy Beach Park on July 18 after a Monday meeting at Mrs. Earle Hoff’s home. A Scripture Reading Campaign will run in June, with Mrs. Hoff and Miss Martha Overly visiting absent members and Miss Lena Pflaumer greeting new ones.
Letters granted Ada B. Hoover Earl township and Emma Nolt New Holland as administrators of Fannie Lauder late of New Holland. Amos K. Groff Upper Leacock township administrator of David B. Groff late of Lancaster township. Mary Z. Sensenig Earl township administratrix of Keller K. Sensenig late of Earl township.
The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Stephen Reformed Church met Friday at Mrs. C. G. Bachman's home. New officers were elected: President E. M. High, vice president Henry Lewis, secretary H. E. Rutter, treasurer C. B. Townsley. Outgoing president William Yohn served since the group began fifteen years ago. Next meeting at Longabach's grave is scheduled for June 30 with hostesses Kathryn Willard, Margaret Yosin, and Mrs Arthur Strode.
The will dated March 20 1934 filed at the Register office leaves the estate to be turned to cash with $1000 placed in trust for daughter Maggie S Beiler for life then to her heirs. Upon her death the funds return to the residuary estate while George W Beiler is named executor. The residue is shared equally among all children, including Katie widow of Aaron Beiler. The will cites May 9 as the decedent's death date.
A reflective morning meditation on the call of the open countryside versus factory life. The author contrasts June beauty and pastoral scenes with the pressures of business, urging balance among health, knowledge, and faith as essential pursuits.
Lesson on Matthew 27 33 60 emphasizes the atonement through Jesus crucified at Golgotha. It outlines events from the crucifixion and mockery to the dying Savior and the removal of Jesus spirit, highlighting the fulfillment of prophecy and the significance of the cross for salvation.
Rev. John M. Buyers leads Cedar Grove Presbyterian with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching service at 10 30 a m.
Rev J C Nicholas pastor leads Zion Lutheran Church Leacock with Sunday School at 9 a m and church service at 10 a m Vesper service at 7 p m Catholic services listed for Showalter Building New Holland with Redemptorist Fathers of St Clement Mass at 8 30 a m
Preaching and Bible Study at 10 00 a m on Sunday. Tuesday evening 7 30 Bible study. Morning services listed at Hershey s Metzler s Kin zer s Stumptown Weaverland Allegheny Churchtown Red Run. Afternoon Welsh Mountain Mission. Evening Bowmansville Ephrata Paradise Mellinger s.
Meyer Hostetter served as best man with Allen Jacoby and Marvin Overly as ushers. Donald Hostetter carried the ring in a calla lily while Margaret Ames was the flower girl. The couple plans a New England motor trip and will live at 591 West Main Street, New Holland. Mrs Overly, a former teacher, and Mr Overly, a bookkeeper, plan their future together.
Mrs Lesh Horst seventy nine wife of Mathias Horst Bowmansville died of complications at 10 30 a m Friday at her home. She is survived by her husband three children Samuel Good Lititz Harry Good Union City Ind and Mrs Frank Gehman Bowmansville eight step children. Funeral held Monday at 1 30 p m from the home with services at 2 p m in Bowmansville Mennonite church burial in adjoining cemetery.
Mrs Martha J Dicely eighty six widow of George F Dicely died at her son Harry W Dicely 331 East Ross street Lancaster at 4 p m Thursday after a lingering illness She was a Bridgeville U E church member Survived by sons Harry James Stauffer of Neffsville Lee and Morris of California a sister Mrs Ella Blank of Cambridge fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren Funeral services were held at home at 1 30 p m Sunday then at 2 30 p m in Bridgeville U E church Burial was in the adjacent cemetery
Herbert F. Acker son of Mr and Mrs Harry Acker of Gap wed Dorothy E. Axe daughter of Mrs Anna Axe of Kinzer in a Saturday morning ceremony at their Gap home. Rev Harold J Branden officiated with Mrs Warren Weaver as guest. The couple planned a brief trip to Washington DC and Virginia after dining at Hotel Bellevue.
Rev. F. C. Aungst leads church activities in New Holland with Church School at 9:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Worship and Sermon at 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Ranck's Holy Communion at 10:00 a.m. Young People's Service at 7:30 p.m. John D. Burkhart to speak.
Rev C G Bachman presides at St Stephen Church School at 9 15 a m Holy Communion at 10 30 a m Zeltenreich observes Children's Day at 7 30 p m Holy Communion scheduled for June 17 at 10 15 a m
Miss Violet M. Rodgers of Intercourse and Arthur J. Livingston of Gap were married in the Intercourse United Brethren church parsonage Saturday morning by Rev. S. L. Rhoads. The ring ceremony was used with Richard Winters and Ella Livingston of Gap as attendants.
Samuel Kauffman aged seventy nine died at the home of his daughter Mrs. David Z. Fisher near Harristown at 1 30 pm Sunday from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was the son of the late Jonathan and Annie King Kauffman a member of the Amish and is survived by his wife Rachel Stoltzfus and children Amos L. Beiler Belmont Mrs Fisher with whom he resided John A Mascot Benjamin M and Mrs Enos King near Intercourse a brother Benjamin Kauffman Gap and two sisters Mrs Sarah Smoker Intercourse Annie Kauffman Tampa Fla. Funeral services were at 9 00 am Wednesday at the home and burial followed at Millwood Cemetery.
Rev. S L Rhoads announces Bible School at Intercourse at 9 15 a m with Evening Worship at 7 30 p m A prayer service is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m Mt Tabor offers Bible School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 30 a m and a Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer service.
List of couples granted marriage licenses includes Eli T. Good of Honey Brook and Mary W. Kurtz of East Cocalico township. Arthur J. Livingston of Gap weds Violet M. Rodgers of Intercourse. Eugene Nessinger of Farmersville weds Ruth E. Mull of Farmersville. Herbert F. Acker of Gap weds Dorothy E. Axe of Kinzer. William G. McGallicker of Upper Leacock township weds Lydia Auker of Akron. Harold R. Overly of East Earl township weds Edna M. Stauffer of New Holland.
Rev. R. H. Comly and Rev. Boraston of Christiana will occupy the pulpit at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Leola. This brief notice announces the guest speakers for the service.
Robert T. Keiser, former Lebanon Valley College student, and Mary Becker, Richland teacher, spend summer with Becker family. Naomi Warfel visits Philadelphia relatives. Annie Marshall from Lancaster visits in-law family. L. M. Storb Jr and daughter Mary return from Atlantic City. O L Davis and Watson K Morris families visit Blue Ball. Sensenigs and Evans families hosted by Blanche Renninger and daughters. Hostetters and children from Fagg's Manor spend Sunday.
Frank Ulrich the Pastor Chief Service says there will be no vesper services during June July and August. The church calendar notes a single 10:30 a m service and a summer pause on evening gatherings.
Rev Amos H Groff leads Bridgeville E C Charge with Children's Day program at 10 30 a m and evening preaching at 7 30 p m. Mt Culmen hosts Sunday School at 1 30 p m and preaching at 2 30 p m. K L C EB holds 6 45 p m event.
Service notices list Rev. H. A. Firint as pastor for Pequea and Mt. Airy churches. vague OCR text shows religious posting with no dates or further details.
A statement arguing that victories for Jesus must be achieved with sincerity and integrity. It asserts God will not accept goals won through insincerity or misdirection and rejects deceit as a path to triumph.
Mrs. M. O. Singer leaves for Portland Oregon to visit her brother Edgar Sensenich and will be away five or six weeks accompanied by her sister Mrs. Clayton Hertzler of Lancaster. Mr and Mrs Jacob R Bair of Philadelphia visited Levi H Shirk over the weekend. Melvin and Witmer Hall of Akron spent several days here with grandparents B W Witmer.
Several families and relatives are spending time with relatives in the area. Notable visits include Mr. and Mrs. William W. Stauffer hosting guests and Miss Ida Howard with Ada Howard from Reading visiting Rev. and Mrs. Aungst. Peggy O Neill returns home from Mount Joy after weeks with Warner and Horst households. Leander Good also listed among visitors from St Jacobs Ontario for several weeks.
A meditation on lifting the eyes to hills and seeking divine guidance to combat wandering thoughts, framing strength as spiritual resolve against inner conflict. The piece links vision, prayer, and steadfast focus in a hymnic exhortation.
Rev Geo W Pressler president announces weekly meetings at Getz Grove near Millway with Sunday services at 2 30 PM and 7 30 PM. Motto emphasizes Christ at heart of homes as unseen guide in every mood.
The borough hosted about 5000 people for Decoration Day events featuring elaborate floats Civil War veterans brass bands and an address by F S Groff Esq. Memorial Day ball games saw a split with Mount Joy and a loss to Adams town while a Sunday School gathering attracted a large crowd at St Stephen Reform church.
Narvon couple Mr and Mrs James Fletcher hosted a shower for their son in law Asa W Hoyt and daughter after their recent marriage. Guests included numerous Barr Wertz Witwer Groff Whitaker Boley Russell Engle and Sandoe families along with Rev A H Groff and others.
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