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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1945
Page
4
The Clarion New Holland PA lists annual subscription at $2.00 and six months at $1.00 with advance payment. Single copies cost four cents. Mail to The Clarion New Holland PA editor names R. E. Whitmore and H. E. Ressler. Entered at New Holland Post Office as second class matter.
Borough officials order public notices on street work and sewer issues between North Roberts and North Railroad Avenues. Ordinance No. 84 targets cesspools and sewer service areas. D. M. Stoltzfus & Son win stone contract. Finance shows mixed receipts and expenses, with a large sewer account balance and several loan and rental items.
Seventy eight scholars attend the Daily Vacation Bible School at St Stephen Reformed Church. The program runs Monday to Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. for another week, with closing exercises set for Friday evening June 15 at 8 p.m. in the Sunday School rooms.
Mt Gretna Playhouse announces reopening for the 1945 season with Three's a Family opening on Thursday June 14 under director Charles F Coghlan. The theater has been closed since 1941 and resumes with a New York and Hollywood cast and a storied stage background.
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church will hold its Children’s Day Service Sunday at 10 00 a m A program titled Shepherds of Souls will feature primary children Pilgrims and grandmothers listed among participants Betty Jane Rutter Grace Ann Bair Mary Esther Hepner Clara Wandold Little Jambs Juniors intermediate girls and boys and others Rev John M Buyers pastor will present attendance awards Committee members include Mrs Chester Overly Mrs Thomas Law and Mrs Alton Mann
The Bet ter Vision institute reports that a one-cent coin held at arm's length forms an image on the retina that nearly fills the fovea, the retina’s central area of sharp vision.
Army medical officers report penicillin clears streptococcal sore throat in roughly 24 hours with noticeable improvement 8 to 10 hours after the first injection. Clinical guidance emphasizes rapid response and short treatment.
To stiffen bristles remove the brush from the sweeper. Dip it several times in hot water with alum powder, then dry the brush in the sun.
To cut butter for the dinner table place a piece of waxed paper over the blade of your knife. This method yields even clean cut cubes with less waste and no difficulty.
Seek license to wed Allen R. Hunsicker of New Holland and Bernice Olivia Good of Terre Hill. Also listed are Christian A. Stoltzfus of Joanna and Mabel Ruth Weiler of Elverson R 2.
A reader praises street cleaning by Borough and State Highway authorities and hopes the effort continues to keep streets clean. The letter also notes recurring weather surprises and suggests patience as winter fuel concerns loom for next year.
Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle sent personal congratulations to Eighth Air Force personnel on V-E Day in England. Staff Sergeant Edwin R. Hoover of New Holland and First Lieutenant Gherald A. Plank, a B 17 pilot, were among those honored as the force described its global air campaign and achievements against Germany.
Rev Emory Herr of Strasburg will address the congregation at the Hinkletown Mennonite Church Sunday at 7 30 PM. The event is announced for worshippers and visitors seeking spiritual instruction and community fellowship.
A concise note describes the June 10 lesson subjects and porphin texts selected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission.
A Sunday lesson outlines the dawn of Jesus ministry as the long awaited Messiah. It covers Mark 1 14 15 Luke 4 16 21 and Mark 8 27a 29 31, stressing the good news preached by Jesus, His fulfillment of Isaiah, and the necessity of recognizing Him as Saviour and Lord.
Church notices list services and events for Intercourse New Holland Ranch's Cedar Grove Limeville Mt Zion Bridgeville and Leola. Sunday School worship and prayer services set for mornings and evenings with midweek meetings.
Isaac Diller Baxter, seventy four, died at his home in Salisbury township at 7 p m Saturday after a long illness. He served as assessor for Salisbury township for more than thirty seven years and belonged to Honey Brook POS of A and Honey Brook Township Grange. He was active in the Republican Party. Surviving are his wife Bertha Mae Baxter and one daughter Ada B Bill of Yeadon Pa. Funeral services were held at Eppihimer Funeral Home Honey Brook and Pequea Baptist Church Davis Pa with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Audrey Mae Plank 34 wife of Robert B. Plank of Bird in Hand died at 9 15 a m Sunday after months of illness. Survived by husband a son Robert E. Plank and siblings H Melvin Miller Ruth McDivitt Naomi Graeter and Pvt Fred Smith in France with paternal grandmother Mrs Henrietta Miller. Bachman Funeral Home Strasburg to conduct services Wednesday at 2 30 p m with interment in Strasburg cemetery.
Jesse D Kreider of Soudersburg dies at 11 40 am Saturday after a three week illness. He was a retired farmer and Paradise Mennonite Church member. Survived by wife Anna M Kreider son Arthur M Kreider two grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services held at Brown Funeral Home Paradise and Paradise Mennonite Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
The Queen Esther Society raised sixty dollars at a Memorial Day sale of baked goods sandwiches and ice cream at the Fire Hall. W S C S members met at Mrs. Hanna Zook’s home. Pvt Emory Gordon now stationed in Germany was reported by his parents Mr and Mrs Dell Gordon. Mrs George Ravert moved from near Philadelphia to Roy Weaver’s house for the summer. Catherine Henninger plans to move to East Main Street New Holland after purchasing a new home. Inn contents to be sold June 16. Local residents visited and various birthdays celebrated. continuous local notices and movements reflect a active Memorial Day period.
Reports say a Sunday lightning bolt hit Plow Tavern, killing two and injuring five. Nearby chatter notes heat waves, cold snaps, and talk of plumbing upgrades as New Holland town planning evolves with water service.
The Ladies Auxiliary voted a 50 dollar donation for new hose purchases. Margaret Oberholzer joined the auxiliary, and a birthday social on Friday evening June 15 at the fire hall benefits the New Holland ambulance fund. The refreshment committee included Isabel Martin Sue Burkhart and Bertha Keenan. Afterward thirty eight members serenaded Mr and Mrs Aaron B Weaver newlyweds. The bride Anna Stauffer secretary of the auxiliary. They received refreshments at a restaurant near Center Church.
E J Swalm of Duntroon Ontario will speak on Non-resistance Under Test at Bareville Church of the Brethren Sunday evening June 10 at 7 30. Everyone is welcome.
Delphia Mrs Annie Bixler of Honey Brook and Miss Marie Witman of Morgantown visited Mr and Mrs Frank Glass on Memorial Day.
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