Whitmore and Ressler Editors in Local Paper
R. E. Whitmore serves as editor and publisher with H. E. Ressler as associate editor guiding the newspaper's editorial team.
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
7
R. E. Whitmore serves as editor and publisher with H. E. Ressler as associate editor guiding the newspaper's editorial team.
A reflective entry describes a day of inner peace sparked by a vase of roses. The writer finds the blossoms speak of growth, conflict, sacrifice, and an unborn beauty, inviting a journey beyond reason as fatigue vanishes and harmony settles in.
Five citizens were designated Friday as incorporators for the Lancaster Municipal Airport authority. George C. Delp and Richard N. Bomberger were appointed by the city for two and one year terms respectively, Col. J. Hale Steinman and Bruce A. Boggs by the county for three and four years, and Walter F. Kaufman received a five year term by joint action. The group will proceed once the state grants the charter and then set an action plan.
A calendar of public events lists bake sales and festivals in June July and August. Highlights include bake sales at Stauffer's Drug Store, festivals by local American Legion posts and fire companies, a spring piano recital at the high school, a New Holland High School reunion, and a Boy Scouts bake sale.
Clyde L Brackin received a twenty year chevron at the New Holland Lions Club meeting. Ten year chevrons went to Whyett H Gainer Parke Groff Robert H Kling George W Wilt W W Weaver and Meyer Zausner. Delegates to the International Convention and Lions State events were named with alternates and spouses listed.
Miss Kathryn Wenger and John H. Ebersole wed at the Carpenter's Mennonite Church in Talmage at 10:30 a.m. officiated by Bishop Mahlon Witmer with Bishop Moses K. Horst assisting. The ceremony welcomed 60 guests who later gathered at the bride's home for a reception before a Niagara Falls trip and plans to reside in Hagerstown Maryland.
Miss Marguerite Hillard daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Hillard Gap R1 married Hershey E Kurtz son of Mr and Mrs Jason Kurtz Kinzer R1 at 2 p m Saturday in Pequea Presbyterian Church The Rev Robert Lloyd Roberts officiated the ceremony.
Miss Janet Lorraine Frymyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Watson E Frymyer Paradise and Paul Raymond Hoover son of Mr and Mrs Frank W Hoover Intercourse were married at 230 pm Saturday in Leacock Presbyterian Church Paradise with Rev Everett D Gray officiating.
Ruth O Eberly daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Eberly of Brickerville wed David V Kauffman son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Kauffman of Creston Montana at Metzler s Mennonite Church near Akron Bishop Mahlon Witmer officiated with Charles Hoch teter as assistant Maid of honor was Miss Ruth E Byler Norman Kauffman served as best man A reception for about 160 guests at Akron Fire Hall They will reside in Creston Montana.
A study of Malachi’s four-part remedy to a discouraged Jerusalem era: leaders must model faith, laws must be observed rather than added, the unbroken home fortifies a nation, and active church support strengthens community life. The message urges leaders, citizens, and congregations to practical, accountable action.
Daylight Saving Time announced. Mt. Airy and Pequea worship schedules listed. Cedar Lane Chapel near East Earl and Millard F. Berkheimer preaching at 7 30 p m Bible Study Friday 7 30 p m Prayer Service Wednesday 7 30 p m Mennonite Church New Holland service 9 00 a m Sunday School and 7 00 p m preaching Bible study Wednesday 7 16 p m Terre Hill Mennonite Brethren in Christ R C Reichenbach pastor Bible School 8 50 a m Morning Worship 10 00 a m Young People meeting 6 p m Evening Service 7 45 p m on Wednesday
The column celebrates local roses on Broad Street and Main Street gardens at the Smith, Richmond, and Brubaker homes. It notes Miss Shirley Walters representing New Holland in the State Laurel Queen Contest in Wellsboro and honors Senta Carolyn von Ehrenfried of Leola chosen Miss Greater Lancaster and bound for Miss Pennsylvania.
Lizzie H Nissly 51 of 106 Hoover Street Mountville died at St Josephs Hospital at 6 15 p m Sunday after a lingering illness She was born in East Donegal Township a daughter of Christian N and Barbara Herr Nissly She lived in Manor Township most of her life and was a Mountville Mennonite Church member and a primary Sunday School teacher Surviving are brothers and sisters and a few in laws Funeral services were held at Mountville Mennonite Church with interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.
Cyrus M Eckman fifty three of 644 Fourth Street Lancaster died at 810 m last Thursday at St Josephs Hospital after a two week illness following an operation He was born in Paradise a son of Anna Mary Singer Eckman and the late Harry Eckman a member of Leacock Presbyterian Church Paradise He was a driver for Tank Truck Rentals Survived by his wife Ruth E Snavely Fox Eckman two daughters Frances wife of Henry Elsen Conestoga R D and Beatrice wife of Robert E Wilson Baltimore Md his mother of Paradise brothers and sisters Roy Lancaster Eva wife of Lester Rineer and Lloyd both of Paradise Roberta wife of Harold Keneagy Paradise R J Five grandchildren and several step children Bertha J wife of J Walter Miller Lancaster Dorothy L wife of A J Frey Seattle Wash and Patricia R Fox and Frank F Fox both at home Funeral home of Fred F Groff Inc Lancaster to hold Saturday at 10 am Interment Paradise Presbyterian Cemetery
John K Stoltzfus thirty five of Elverson R 2 died at 7 15 p m Friday at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate Hospital after brain tumor surgery He was the son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Stoltzfus and husband of Mary Stoltzfus Survived by children Ariana Daniel and Benuel his parents and wife and brothers and sisters Elias Sara Benjamin Melinda Stephen all of Elverson R 2 and Samuel Bird in Hand.
A detailed schedule outlines daily and evening activities for children and adults starting July 26. Programs include swimming, life saving, arts and crafts, story telling, sports such as tennis and basketball, and special events like a water carnival and band concert.
A Children’s Day program at Mt. Tabor EUB Church is planned for Sunday June 18 at 7 30 p m featuring recitations exercises a pageant The Singing Heart with named participants and a benediction by Rev John M Buyers.
Mrs Lavina S Lapp 65 wife of Christian Lapp Lancaster route 5 died at 8 p m Wednesday at home after a brief illness She was a daughter of Christian and Barbara Stoltzfus Miller an Amish Church member Survived by husband three children Christian Lapp Mary M Lapp John Lapp eight grandchildren and sister Lydia Beiler Funeral from her home Saturday at 9 a m EST Interment Myera Cemetery
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