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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
1
Officers of the New Holland Rod and Gun Club meet to change the setup for efficiency. Plans include remodeling the club house to let the cashier work without annoyance and hiring help to ensure prompt handling of shoots. Monthly meetings may be discontinued due to poor response.
J H Fisher of Lancaster has been elected treasurer of the New Holland Machine Company. He previously worked with Messrs Daffin president Buckwalter vice president and Delp general manager in the manufacture of farm machinery and industrial equipment before the company’s interest.
John H. Martin, secretary of the local board of education, announced this week that Miss Rath M. Freyberger has resigned as art instructor in the New Holland schools to accept a position as art supervisor in Huntingdon, Pa.
Insurance notice referencing STYER and EVANS real estate and tobacco insurance coverage. Details appear fragmented but indicate an insured parties matter involving property and goods. Further readable lines are needed to specify dates, limits, and actions.
New Holland Lions Club and Young Business Men's League organize a burro ball event at Btorb Field next Wednesday at 8 30 p m under giant lights. Howard Webber trained burros lead a troupe with Dynamite the Donk and mock stars Mae West Clark Gable and Ginger Rogers in a curious charity exhibition.
Citizens are volunteering for defense service through civic organizations and the Defense Office. New volunteers are expected daily and those not affiliated may sign up Mondays. When fire stations and special police units are ready under the Borough Council, a blackout trial will be attempted and citizens must declare their preferred service.
Sunday School will be held next Sunday evening at 730. The service titled Children’s Day will be observed by St Stephen Reformed Church with expected turnout from the church community.
Notes on a severe storm with hail the size of hickory nuts affecting Blue Ball and nearby towns. Blue Ball builds a new machine shop and tobacco warehouse while claiming telephone links to Lancaster Exchange. Governor vetoes compulsory education bill. Northern Missouri woman receives six votes for County School Commissioner and offers $50 to reveal voters names. Beyer House undergoes first floor remodeling to a dining area. Local railroad service criticized for worn engines and leaking boiler.
A banquet by the Citizens Committee of County Draft Board No. 4 in Etrasburg honored area selectees for induction. Dr Bob I Kline of Franklin and Marshall College spoke on camp life shaping character, democracy, and patriotism. Rev Cr Bachman delivered the invocation and introductions, Wayne B Ranch acted as toastmaster, and New Holland figures led the event with songs and remarks. Continued on Page 4.
Harry W Hammond aged eighty three died at his daughter Mia Robert T Kelser's home at noon Saturday. He was a son of the late William and Lucetta Widman Hammond and a trustee on the United Brethren church board. Survived by six children including Margaret Keiser and Charles W Hammond. Funeral from his daughter's home Tuesday at 2 pm then United Brethren church at 2:30 with interment in the nearby cemetery.
Fryberger sixty four of Kinzer Route 1 died before the arrival of a physician after collapsing during evening meal on Saturday. Dr J El Hostetter of White Horse deputy coroner said death was from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was son of the late Sylvester and Sabina Fryberger and survived by his wife Mabel Palmer Fryberger their children and eleven grandchildren, plus brothers and sisters.
Holy Communion will be celebrated in Zeltenreich Reformed Church next Sunday morning at 9 45. The Sunday School will meet at 8 30.
Real estate listing notes an available apartment for rent with possession in July. Includes contact details for arranging a viewing and rental terms.
A community fundraiser for the Lions Club arm for the Blind features plans to stage a burro ride with Calvin George Bachman. Local residents discuss support, windmills, wells, and wind for Jonathan Es as efforts to aid a friend unfold amid humorous anecdotes and neighborly generosity.
Jacob H Patches proprietor of the Gulf Service Station on East Main Street displays copies of the Three Great American Documents: the Bill of Rights adopted in New York City March 4 1789 the original hand written Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted and offered sympathy and flowers during the illness and death of our father, Har ry W. Hammond. -The Family
Severe hail and electrical storms struck Lancaster County on Sunday, ripping through New Holland and surrounding areas. A 40 by 60 foot barn on Harry M. Fox's farm in New Holland was destroyed, with cattle, hay equipment, and a chicken house burned or damaged. Losses are estimated at 7,000 to 8,000 dollars.
The Young Men's Business League held a dinner meeting Tuesday at the Lutheran Parish House with over forty members and visitors. Guest speaker Muhlenberg College's Bo Stine discussed The Pennsylvania Dutch. Walter Stalder introduced Dr. Stine. Members announced new officers and committee members and planned an August picnic.
An Enterprise employee Benjamin Bnyder of this borough sustained facial abrasions and several broken teeth when a chain tightener on a pole loading trailer suddenly released about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. He received treatment from Dr. Wilson A. Foust.
A Garden Party will be held by the Mothers Club of the Girl Scouts on the L. M. Storb lawn at West Main Street Saturday evening starting at 7:00 o'clock.
BTYER and EVANS Real Estate and Insurance advertises desirable dwelling sites in New Holland and surrounding area. Prices are 25 to 50 percent below replacement values, offering significant savings to buyers.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Mentzer hosted a Saturday night reception in honor of the marriage of Warren Mentzer to Evelyn Mage Martin in this borough. Attendees included numerous Mentzer family members and relatives such as Clarence Mentzer, Amos Mentzer, Edwin Mentzer and spouses, Glenn Mentzer and daughter Janet, James Frankhouser and family, and Betty Jane and Margaret Ann Martin, among others.
Good Martins of New Holland announce the marriage of Pauline Martin of New Holland to Ralph L Good of Voganville. The ceremony was Sunday afternoon June 8 in Hagerstown Maryland, officiated by Rev Frank Mentzer. Attendants were Ro and Mrs Kenneth Styer. Both graduates of New Holland High School class of 1941 and will reside in Voganville.
Miss Mary Weaver daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Weaver of New Holland RD and Isaac Martin son of Mr and Mrs Henry Martin of East Earl were married at 8 30 oclock Saturday evening by the Rev Wesley P Martin at his Akron residence. The couple were attended by Miss Bertha Nolt Miss Rachel Stauffer Henry Huber and Clayton Martin.
Local office issues fishing licenses through the Real Estate and Insurance department. Public notice lists required documents and application steps for residents seeking permits.
The district shows its proposed budget at the secretary John H. Martin's home for the next two weeks. The plan sets a tax rate of sixteen mills and includes a $4.00 head FA.
The annual Young Men's Republican Club outing drew over fifty members and friends to Maple Grove Park near Bowmansville. Highlights included a competitive softball game umpired by George W. Wilt, plus cards and talks. refreshments featured Joe Morrison brand baked beans, ample cream and sugar, and missing only a coffee urn for coffee.
A well attended Young Men's Republican Club meeting was held at Liberty Fire Company hall on June 16. Borough Secretary Ivan P. Lowry spoke on borough operations noting economical housekeeping. Frank Lammey urged club volunteers for the Defense Council. pamphlets on home defense were distributed. The club thanked the fire company trustees for hall use. The next meeting is July 21 at the American Legion Home.
Shirkie's Store at 211 Brimmer Avenue has finished extensive alterations. A special sale will celebrate the event on Saturday June 21 as advertised.
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