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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
5
The sea scout branch of the Boy Scouts of America is formed under James A. Wilder. The program assigns definite jobs and ratings, with nautical gear and shiplike terminology. Navy involvement includes past instruction and equipment use from navy yards and vessels.
The national council of the Boy Scouts of America creates a camping department led by L. L. McDonald of Chicago. The camping director will develop plans and literature, regulate camp conduct, supervise all camps, and enforce leadership and facility standards to provide economical, efficient outdoor programs for chartered troops and local councils. The push favors camping as a core movement element to guide boys from city life into wholesome open air experiences.
The Virginia senate page unit is described as an organized troop of boy scouts, nested within the senate structure. The text notes the pages’ behavior and apparent alignment with scout ideals, reflecting a formal relationship between youth groups and official government functions.
Nights coolness and the longest day cited as sun sets at 8 25. Williamsport saw snow last Saturday. Manheim boro offers free will delivery. Hillcrest named a new section of New Holland. Zeltenrichs church hosts Strawberry Festival this evening. Red Cross posters for Church town festival printed by CLarion printery. Miss Jennie DeHaven seeks treatment at Lancaster General Hospital.
The W C C T U Institute is set for Saturday afternoon at the United Brethren church with a medal contest in the evening. A Due Sovial will be held Tuesday evening June 25 at Mrs E C Diller s home. Members should attend and bring guests. The Children s Day Service at the United Brethren Church in the borough was a success with good participation, fine singing, and a moving address by the pastor. Musser June 20 Emma Musser, 66 years 3 months 28 days, funeral at her mother s home then Groffdale Mennonite church at 10 30 the same day.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Wertz and daughter Bessie spent Sunday with William Patton's family in Wayne. Wedding bells rang nearby as John Sensenig and Susanna Seldomridge wed. Numerous visits occurred among Mt Zion A B Church members, Kurtz and Houck families, and others from New Holland Lancaster Bear Town and Coatesville with trips to Lancaster for funerals and business.
Mrs. H. C. Martin of Ephrate Pa testifies after years of stomach and kidney woes. She suffered back pain poor appetite and low energy. She took Tonall made from roots herbs and barks and reports wonderful relief. Testimonial dated June 11 1918. Tonall sold at
Miss Lena Shirk of Blue Ball visits sister Mrs Levi Martin for a week. H M Bowers attends Morgantown lodge meetings. S G Sweigart and family attend Sweigart reunion at Ephrata Park. Mr and Mrs S G Sweigart host George Pawling of Alleghenyville. cousins reunite after over fifty years. Frank Shirk and wife visit John Sensenig near Hinkletown. Levi Martin visits Shirk and Sander families. Jonathan Shirk and daughter Mattie visit with the Bewleys at Bast Barl Mre of Gras.
The Lancaster A A seeks a rematch after a defeat a few weeks earlier. Management has agreed to host the game today with fans recalling the tough effort by the locals. Proceeds from the game will go to support team activities.
In a dusty machine shop league doubleheader Kochel fanned 17 to lift the Foundry to an 8 2 victory after a 32 score at the end of the series. Lefty Davis pitched for the Machinists who managed 2 runs on five hits. The Foundry, now champs, seek new fields to conquer and eye a local Red Cross match.
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