New Holland United Brethren Church History Anniversary
The New Holland United Brethren in Christ Church marks its anniversary with a pastor written history tracing its 1858 organization by Rev. Samuel Seiders from Ranck's congregation roots. It notes early meetings in a Western schoolhouse, revival in 1859, and the 1860 purchase of a church lot for $300 as building began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland United Brethren In Christ Church
F. C. Aungst
The
Clarion
New Holland United Brethren Church
Samuel Seiders
New Holland
Ranck’s
United Brethren Church
Mary Good
Mount Tabor
Lewis Peters
Seiders
Jacob Brewer
Renninger Hardware
John Ranck
Samuel Bachman
Levi Hoover
Cyrus Mentzer
Two Local Women Return From Virginia Motor Trip
Kathryn Warner of this borough and Esther Skiles of Honey Brook Star Route returned from a motor trip to Clover Virginia where they visited their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs John M Mast. They stopped at Monticello Natural Bridge and Endless Caverns and traversed Skyline Drive from Front Royal to Swift Run Gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Warner
Esther Skiles
Honey Brook
Clover
Virginia
John M. Mast
Monticello
Natural Bridge
Skyline Drive
Front Royal
Swift Run Gap
Card of Thanks for Lizzie B. Messner
The family of the late Mrs. Lizzie B. Messner of Hinkletown thanks relatives friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during her illness and bereavement. They also appreciate the beautiful flowers.
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Lizzie B. Messner
Hinkletown
Note burning to mark U B Church anniversary
Anniversary observance at New Holland United Brethren in Christchurch includes burning a $1,200 note at the 2 40 p m service as final evidence of indebtedness. Morning service features Bach style program with Bishop Batdorf as speaker.
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U. B
New Holland United Brethren
Christchurch
Board of Trustees
Girls Go to Camp at Camp Hagan Above Delaware Water Gap
A group of girls will attend Camp Hagan located above the Delaware Water Gap on the Delaware River. The campers include Jane Evans Dorothy Mentzer Eleanor Knecht Peggy ONeil and Margaret and Ruth Ulrich. The camp is sponsored by the Ministerium of Pennsylvania of the United Lutheran Church and offers quarters for eighty four girls in new cottages with full conveniences.
Return of Millersville group from New England trip
Mrs. Elberta Councilman Miss Mathilda Davis and Miss Edna Haberker all of Millersville State College and Mrs. R. E. Whitmore of this borough have returned from a motor trip through the New England States.
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Elberta Councilman
Mathilda Davis
Edna Habecker
Millersville State
Strawberry social and chicken corn soup supper at Churchtown
The Caer Narvon Fire Company will host a strawberry social and chicken corn soup supper in the fire hall at Churchtown on Saturday June 19 from 5 p m. local time. Proceeds support fire company operations.
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Caernarvon Fire Company
Churchtown
School Board of Earl District elects officers for year
The School Board of Earl District organized for the year with I. H. Hildebrand as president, George H. Ranch as secretary, and I. H. Sheaffer as treasurer. Board members include George Irwin, Isaac Martin, and Elias Groff. A Terre Hill item notes L. W. G. fell six feet and woke at 7 a.m. Lancaster and New Holland Stage Line schedules are listed.
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Earl District
I. H. Hildebrand
George H. Ranch
I. H. Sheaffer
George Irwin
Isaac Martin
Elias Groff
Terre Hill
Twenty five Years Ago June 15 1912 Franklin and Marshall graduates
Twenty five years ago on June 15 1912 Franklin and Marshall College honored graduates Harry Zell of New Holland and Robert Taylor of Terre Hill. Wilford Stauffer led his class at the Philadelphia School of Pharmacy, and W Allen Hammond earned first honors at Franklin and Marshall Academy. Salisbury teachers for the coming year were elected, and the Old Road through Intercourse was taken over by the State Highway Department.
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Harry Zell
New Holland
Robert Taylor
Terre Hill
Franklin and Marshall College
Wilford Stauffer
Philadelphia School of Pharmacy
W. Allen Hammond
Franklin and Marshall Academy
Intercourse
Leacock Township
State Highway Department
Obituary of Henry Singer from Leacock township
Henry Singer eighty three died at his home in Leacock township at 1205 a m Wednesday after a three week illness. He was a farmer and a member of the Mennonite church. Survived by children Walter H Elsie wife of H B Donly Atgilen Flossie M wife of Roy Trout Harristown Paradise Nora at home Lester A Soudersburg Roland S Lenover Roy S of Lancaster and two brothers Levi Goodville Cyrus Bowd Ohio Private services at 130 pm Saturday at home followed by 2 pm public services at Hershey Mennonite church and interment in the adjoining cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Singer
Leacock Township
Men- Mennonite Church
Walter H
Elsie
H. B. Donly
Atgilen
Flossie M
Roy Trout
Harristown
Paradise Township
Nora
Lester A
Soudersburg
Roland S
Death of Henry Steller at 65 in Leacock area
Henry Steller sixty five died at his home near Leacock at 2 00 am Tuesday after a three week illness. Born in Bavaria he came to this country fifty years ago and lived in the area. Survived by wife Lydia Latschar Steller and four children Elizabeth Spence Lancaster Frank Leacock William Leacock and Robert Bird in Hand ten grandchildren two brothers and a sister in Germany a brother Jacob Steller Witmer and sister Mrs Harry Sollenberger Orrville Ohio. Services at home Friday afternoon 1 15 and at Salem Reformed church Hellers 2. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
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Henry Steller
Leacock
Bavaria
Germany
Salem Reformed Church
Heller’s
Lydia Latschar Steller
Elizabeth B
Harry Spence
Lancaster
Frank L
William J
Robert L
R. J
Jacob Steller
Witmer
Harry Sollenberger
Orrville
Ohio
Amos Franklin Myers Dies After Four Week Illness
Amos Franklin Myers seventy two of this borough died at Lancaster General hospital at 9 00 am Sunday after a four week illness. He was a member of Center Lutheran church I C O F Morgantown and the Knights of Pythias ailments and affiliations.
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Amos Franklin Myers
Lancaster General Hospital
Center Lutheran Church
Morgantown
The
Knights
Deep sea fishing trip nets hearty haul for local group
A group led by Benny Zimmerman and including Mr and Mrs Zimmer man and others from Blue Ball Weaverland Goodville and Ephrata enjoyed a day of deep sea fishing last week. The catch was plentiful though Benny lost a likely big one after a long struggle and a line break. The captain joked about submerged logs when the prize was lost.
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Benjamin Zimmerman
Blue Ball
Menno Eby
Weaverland
Lawrence Witman
Goodville
John Stauffer
Dick Gockley
Ephrata
Benny Zimmerman
Benny
Come and Join Class Kitchen Shower for Miss Lewis
The Come and Join Class of St. Stephen Reformed Church School met at Mrs. Henry Erans home Tuesday. Plans were made for the July picnic at Hostetter's Park near Bird-in-Hand. A surprise kitchen shower honored Kitty Lewis with many gifts. Hostess provided refreshments. Attendees included multiple named members and three visitors Ida Weaver Betty Weaver and Henry Lewis.
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St. Stephen Reformed Church School
Henry Erans
Hostetter’s Park
Kitty Lewis
Miss Lewis
Alta Witmer
Chester Myers
William Kurtz
Ellis Metford
Anna Musselman
Harold Bensinger
Helen Warner
Amos Mentzer
Charles Lewis
James Richwine
Robert Irons
Elsie Spotts
Lee Stauffer
Anna Good
Robert Witmer
George Good
Ida Weaver
Betty Weaver
Henry Lewis
Volunteers Class Meets at United Brethren Sunday School
The United Brethren Sunday school Volunteers Class held its monthly meeting Tuesday at Mrs. Charles Keiser's home. Three readings were given by Elizabeth Davis, Ira Musser, and Leon Smith. The class reported twenty five visits during the month among the girls. Refreshments were served by the hostess with several members present.
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United Brethren Sunday School
Charles Keiser
Elizabeth Davis
Ira Musser
Leon Smith
Willis Diem
Martha Overly
Leon Myers
Trego
Roy Ream
Edward
Bible School Closing at St Stephen Reformed Church
The Daily Vacation Bible School at St Stephen Reformed Church conducts closing exercises this Friday at 7:30 PM. All are invited to attend.
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St. Stephen Reformed Church
Borough Council Seeks WPA Paving Approval
Borough Council plans to apply for WPA paving approval including new and replacement concrete pavements. Property owners may submit applications to join the project, with WPA providing labor and owners paying materials. Requests due to any council member before the July 5 meeting.
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Borough Council
WPA
Viola Martin and Adam Shenk Marry in Goodville Ceremony
The marriage of Viola H. Martin of Groffdale to Adam M. Shenk of Millersville was solemnized Saturday at 2:30 PM by Bishop John M. Lau der at his Goodville home. Attendants included J. Robert Peters and family. reception followed at the bride’s home.
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Viola H. Martin
Mahlon W. Martin
Groffdale
Adam M. Shenk
Daniel H. Shenk
Millersville
John M. Lauder
Goodville
J. Robert Peters
Lyndon
Clair Denlinger
Intercourse
Paul Hess
Lititz
Annis Eshleman
Emma Lichty
Helen Buch
Ruth Benner
Helen Burkhart
Elsie Lichty
Bertha G. Huber
Alta Shreiner
Mary Hoober
Alma Burkholder
Ruth Metzler
New Funeral Director Takes Position Here
Samuel I. Frankenfield II, a member of a noted Philadelphia mortuary family, becomes assistant to J. C. Henninger, a local funeral director with fifty years in the business. Frankenfield, ex World War II veteran and 1923 Pennsylvania licensed embalmer, brings extensive experience to the Henninger firm alongside John Dissinger.
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Samuel I. Frankenfield, II
Philadelphia
J. C. Henninger
Mr. Frankenfield
John W. Frankenfield
Samuel P. Frankenfield
France
314Th Infantry
H. S. Eccles
Pennsylvania
Betty
Lillian Rutter
West Main Street
Frankenfield
Henninger
N. C. Henninger
John Dissinger
Women’s Missionary Society Meets at Cedar Grove Church
The Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society will hold a Saturday meeting on June 19 at 3 o’clock ST. Miss Hettie Herr leads devotionals, with Miss Margaret K. Wallace and Mrs. George Dissinger performing a piano duet and Mrs. Daniel Rutter a vocal solo. L. B. Rankin of Bellevue Presbyterian will speak on Korea, joined by Lila Buyers from Hyden to discuss her work. H. F. Yergey from Columbia attends as Presbyterial Vice President. This annual Birthday Offering includes a covered dish supper on the church lawn.
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Women’s Missionary Society of
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
Hettie Herr
Margaret K. Wallace
George Dissinger
Daniel Rutter
L. B. Rankin
Bellevue Presbyterian Church
Gap
Korea
Lila Buyers
Hyden
Kentucky
H. F. Yergey
Columbia
Third District
Pupils of Rev. I. B. Good Hold Second Reunion
The second annual reunion of the pupils of Rev. I. B. Good was held at Terre High School. Rev. Good, former Terre Hill High principal, previously ran a school in the borough. Officers re-elected include President Horace K. Martin Goodville, Secretary Mrs. Laura Killian Showalter Lancaster, and Treasurer John H. Martin New Holland.
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I. B. Good
the Terre High School
Rev. Good
Terre Hill High School
Horace K. Martin
Goodville
Laura Killian Showalter
Lancaster
John H. Martin
New Holland
Special Fathers Day Service At Zion Lutheran Church
The Men's League of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church Leacock sponsors a special Fathers Day observance Sunday June 20 at 7 oclock. Rev E W Weber D D of Pottsville will speak. Weber is a Wagner College and Lutheran Seminary graduate who did post graduate study in Germany and was ordained in 1907. He served as a Major in the Chaplain Corps in 1926.
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Men’s League of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Leacock
E. W. Weber
Pottsville
Lutheran Seminary
Philadelphia
Germany
Chaplain’s Corps
U. S. Army
Family expresses thanks for floral tributes and kindness
Mrs. Mary C. Myers and family express appreciation to relatives friends and neighbors for beautiful floral tributes and many acts of kindness during the illness and death of their husband and father.
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Mary C. Myers
Birth Announcements for Fern Elaine Grubb and Darrell Dale Keifer
Mr and Mrs Ralph Grubb of Jackson Street announce the birth of a daughter Fern Elaine at home on Friday June 11. Mr and Mrs Walter Keifer of New Holland Route 2 announce the birth of a son Darrell Dale at their home recently.
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Ralph Grubb
Jackson Street
Fern Elaine
Walter Keifer
New Holland
R. 2
Darrell Dale
Election of Methodist Sunday School Officers
Last Sunday the Methodist church elected Sunday school officers. George Ludwig became Superintendent with Mrs. Annie Dissinger as assistant. Herbert Smith is Secretary, Kenneth Smith Treasurer, Miss Bernice Cauller Pianist, Miss Betty Wright assistant. Dr H V Givler was elected Superintendent of Conference Work.
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Methodist Church
George Ludwig
Annie Dissinger
Herbert Smith
Kenneth Smith
Bernice Cauller
Betty Wright
H. V. Givler
Kinzer Fire Company to Host Annual Festival
The Kinzer fire company will hold its annual festival Saturday evening July 31 at Kinzer.
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Kinzer Fire Company
Kinzer
Woman Pastor from Kentucky to Speak Here
Rev Lela G McConnell an ordained Methodist pastor from Breathitt County Kentucky and president of Mt Carmel Church and Sunday School will speak at New Holland Methodist Church Sunday at 1030 am. She will be joined by a quartet of young women from her Kentucky charge who will sing at the service.
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Lela G. McConnell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mt. Carmel
Lawson
Breathitt County
Kentucky
New Holland
Ladies' Bible Class Luncheon and Treasury Update
The Ladies' Bible Class of St. Stephen Reformed church school hosted a covered-dish luncheon at Mrs. A. Y. Shirk’s home on North Custer Avenue. A business session revealed 142 rainy days this year and a $24.25 contribution to the class treasury. A feature talk came from Mrs. William Johnson of Toronto, Canada.
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St. Stephen Reformed Church School
A. Y. Shirk
Custer Avenue
William Johnson
Toronto
Canada
Coldren
Harry Rutter
Bertha Hammond
Minnie Hammond
Samuel High
Annie Musselman
Katie Ames
Elizabeth Hackman
Wayne B. Ranch
Fanny Snyder
Wilson Duck
C. B. Townsley
E. M. High
Katie Diller
Henry Lewis
Annie Mast
W. D. Kling
Amelia Groff
Rufus Groff
Ralph Roseboro
S. E. Irons
Martin Schaeffer
Emma Coldren
L. M. Storb, Sr
J. P. Rutter
John Bruckart
Cochranville Girl Tendered Miscellaneous Shower Here
A miscellaneous shower was given last Wednesday evening by Mrs. Lewis Taylor at her East New Holland home for Miss Grace Pinkerton of Cochranville, whose July 4 marriage to Edward R. Houser is planned. Guests included Grace Pinkerton Thelma Walker Elizabeth Stokes Martha Heagy Miriam Simes and many local residents.
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Lewis Taylor
East New Holland
Grace Pinkerton
Cochranville
Edward R. Houser
Thelma Walker
Elizabeth Stokes
Martha Heagy
Miriam Simes
Lester Bensinger
Robert Kendig
Wesly Pinkerton
Lester Kreider
Robert Smallwood
Herbert Zook
Wilmer McFarland
Edward Houser
Expression of Thanks for Sympathy During Illness and Death
The family of Harry Diller thanks relatives and friends for cards, kind words, and floral tributes shown during his illness and after his death. Mrs. Harry Diller and children express their appreciation.
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Harry Diller
Benefit Movie Angel's Holiday Sponsored by New Holland Daughters
The New Holland Daughters sponsor a benefit film titled Angel's Holiday to be shown on Wednesday and Thursday, July 14 and 16, at a local venue. Proceeds support community aid.
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New Holland King’s Daughters
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