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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
7
Fragmentary lines describe diverse groups founding settlements in Pennsylvania and waves of migration. The text mentions English Welsh Dutch French and others, noting movement south and west and the spread of varied races and religions across borders.
In Lancaster County Pennsylvania on May 29 1941 William H Caulwell and Virginia K Caulwell petitioned the Orphans Court to discharge 8 acres 92 perches in Conestoga Township from a dower charge of 206.88 dollars owed to the heirs of John Hess deceased. Heirs legal representatives and assigns or interested persons must appear August 11 1941 at 10 AM to show why the land should not be discharged from the lien. W D Leed M M Harnish Attorneys Sheriff.
Notice by the administrator informing all indebted persons to remit immediate payment and all claimants or demands against the estate to present them promptly for settlement. Undersigned recipient resides in Narvon, Pa.
Estate having been granted to the undersigned asks all debts be paid immediately and all persons having claims against the estate to present them for settlement. Residence of the undersigned is East Enzi, Pa.
Pennsylvania State College meteorologist Dr. Helmut Landsberg urges stronger long range weather forecasting as vital for wartime planning. He cites German advances under Dr. Franz Baur and notes aerial bombs and blitzkrieg depend on favorable weather for success.
Dr Robert L Sanders described a Memphis patient who had stomach cancer and underwent total stomach removal. He has lived for a year without the organ, eating smaller, more frequent meals and continuing normal digestion since digestion uses the intestines. The case underscores the value of early diagnosis and prompt treatment.
In Paris during German occupation shopkeepers mock ration limits by displaying two manikins in a Boulevards Italien window. One clad in odds and ends, the other wrapped in lace as a placard cites lack of permits and censoring by authorities.
The American Motorcycle Association reports motorcycling and racing as the fastest growing sport in the United States with about 200000 riders today and a yearly growth rate of 8 percent.
Secretary John H. Light of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns farmers to cut operating costs and boost management efficiency to meet rising inputs and sustain food supply. He emphasizes dairy herd sanitation, Bangs disease elimination, and strict herd management to prevent financial strain and disease spread.
Scientists note tarpon show increased lung tissue in their air bladders, suggesting partial evolution beyond gill respiration. The fish, possibly capable of surviving in both salt and fresh water, is described as the only fish known to have passed through the Canal, with 40 miles of it being fresh water.
Gretna Theatre in Mt. Gretna presents This Thing Called Love for one week. Miss Claire Mead returns from Hollywood to star alongside Gretna favorites Judith Rutherford Mary Dees Warren Douglas Ralph Chambers Phil Tead and others. The comedy centers on Ann Marvin who seeks happiness by remaining a spinster until a shared idea leads to an arranged marriage that may or may not work.
The text argues that despite talk of youth, it is older lawmakers who govern the country. It notes many congress members are under 40 but cabinet and military leaders are not. The piece suggests pensioning long-serving officials could end endless re election battles and focus on future policy after 1980.
In New Orleans a small English descent Episcopalian fishing colony near Bayou du Large in Terrebonne Parish Louisiana is seen as a hopeful social project. Bishop John Long Jackson announced Capt and Mrs William A Smith will settle there to form a community center with meals, games, classes, and social service work while maintaining bayou living. They will travel from Upper Tract West Virginia where they have been serving.
Fort Ord California Chaplain W. Ve Morgan outlines a six point plan to keep soldiers in camp connected with home. Suggestions include weekly letters, sending laundry help, candy, stamps, newspapers, and a weekly care package.
The guide advises placing a damp cloth on the wrong side of the shawl and pressing with a moderately hot iron until the cloth dries. It warns to avoid scorching the woolen fabric which burns easily and stresses careful handling.
A columnist argues most crashes stem from carelessness and negligence rather than chance. It contends speeding on curves or hills at 78 miles an hour, running red lights, and widespread brake defects show driver error and systemic risk, not accidental fate.
The Penitentes or Los Hermanos are a flagellant society among Spanish Catholics in New Mexico and Colorado and among Native and mixed-race groups. Their discipline includes flagellation crucifixion, carrying heavy crosses, binding to crosses for hours and other bodily tortures as a means of expiation of sin.
The State Department of Agriculture announced 88 Pennsylvania fairs to be held in counties next fall with dates and organizers. Lancaster region fairs include Black Barren Springs Sept 10 12 W F Tollinger West Lampeter Community Sept 17 19 W B Rentachler Lititz Community Sept 18 20 William Ni Young Manheim Farm Show Sept 26 27 B A Auld Manor Farm Show Sept 26 27 Howard P Siglin New Holland Farm Show Oct 2 4 Trans W Cauller Mountville Community Fair Oct 16 18 R G Hostetter Reading Pair Sept 7 14 York Sept 30 Oct 4 Myerstown Oct 8 10 Oxford Oct 15 17 Schaefferstown Oct 22 24
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