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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1933
Page
4
Residents cite Route 222 danger west of Witmer over the Pennsylvania railroad. A 1929 bridge collapse killed one and injured seven, yet a “temporary” span with limited sight lines remains. A collision occurred recently with no fatalities, prompting calls for action before more lives are lost.
In a Cedar Grove weekly, the Wao Missionary Society gathering at Showalter’s Store and the Orchards of Navan hosted Jane E. Dawson as host. A Children’s Day salute awarded Bible pins for steadfast attendance and a Sunday School group honored multiple members. June 25 promises Communion services with a 10 30 a m observance.
John F Wertz and Grace R Patton both of Narvon R D 2 are named in the notice.
A reflective scene set in a June valley of hay and wheat describes a farmer mowing through fields toward the Welsh Mountains. The narrator recalls Christopher Morley and muses on beauty as a fleeting, remembered moment when perception meets reality.
Summary of a lesson guide with a June 25 focus on the Great Commission. Includes senior and adult class methods perplexities review and the summary method, listing weekly prompts from April to June and excerpts from St John messages and King imagery. Names Dr Amos R Wells and Mr BR Stewart appear as referenced speakers and commentators.
Rev. John M. Buyers leads a preparatory service Saturday at 2 30 p m followed by Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a Communion Service at 10 30 a m at the Showalter Building New Holland. Redemptorist Fathers of St Clement's Mass is at 8 30 a m.
Sunday schedule lists Leacock Rev J C Nicholas 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am church service Luther League 6:00 pm vesper 7:00 pm. Heller’s Reform charge under Pastor F D Pentz with church school 9:00 am New Holland 2:00 pm preaching 7:00 pm Bible study 7:30 pm. Other Mennonite services across several communities morning at multiple locations afternoon Welch Mountain Mission and evening Kinzer’s Ephrata Goodville. United Brethren charge Rev F C Aungst worship 7:30 pm Christian Endeavor 6:30 pm Rev Ezra H Ranck sermon audience includes Allan Ranch speaker with 10:00 am Ranck’s worship sermon 7:30 pm prayer service Wednesday 7:30 pm.
Rev. C. G. Bachman leads St. Stephen Church School at 9 15 a m and Worship at 10 30 a m. Zeltenreich Worship service scheduled for 7 30 p m.
Rev Rhoads pastor leads Intercourse Bible School 9 15 morning worship 10 30 and evening worship 7 30 prayer Thursday 7 30 Mt Tabor Bible School 9 30 Christian Endeavor 10 30 a m
The Salisbury Township Fire Company No. 1 schedules its Twelfth annual festival at Hillard's Pleasant View Meadows White Horse on July 15 followed by an August 19 fireworks and festival event. Church schedules include Leola Epworth League at 6 15 p m and evening worship at 7 p m with Mt Airy and Pequea services and Bible study.
The tenth annual reunion of Isaac Weaver and Catharine Witwer Weaver descendants met at Isaac H. Gehman’s home in Ephrata. Rev. D W Weaver led the program with talks by himself and Mrs Susan Weaver. Prizes for oldest woman and man went to Susanna Weaver Geigley and I W Weaver. youngest member Arthur Weaver won a prize. Officers were reelected and a large list of attendees from multiple Weaver branches attended. The next gathering will be hosted by Harvey Weaver in Manheim on a date to be set.
A New Holland gathering led by Miss Mary E. Warner featured talks on hospital conditions in Cuba and neighborhood house work. Eurith Diem spoke on Cuban conditions while a stewardship play The Party Dress was presented by Evelyn and Marian Wanner. The luncheon included many local women from South Hermitage and nearby areas.
An estimated two thousand filled the Mt Gretna tabernacle to see Americas Unfinished Battles a pageant by the Christian Endeavor Society of the Salem United Brethren church Manheim. About 135 acted in the cast and chorus under Mrs John Alexander. the event closed the second day of East Pennsylvania conference summer assembly. Nominees were named for various offices and positions in the United Brethren organization with many local participants noted.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Alta Diller's home on Tuesday evening. Miss Laura Ochme led worship from I John 4 and offered prayer. Minutes were read and approved. The Loyal Temperance Legion director announced a 2 pm Saturday basement meeting at Unite Brethren church. Readings included Beer for Main Street, a Story of Tony and His Dollar by Miss Pearl.
Four congregations of Rev. W S Brendle’s charge reunite at Center Church near Terre Hill on Sunday June 25. Church school starts 9 09 a m sermons by Rev C D Spotts at 10 a m and Rev W R Knerr preaches at 2 p m Rev Thomas W Rhoads speaks at 7 p m with special music. The charge’s membership has grown from under 500 to about 1 000 in thirteen years.
A Union meeting closed with the hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus and the Aaronic benediction. Speakers included Wallace on beer as intoxicating and several essays by Mrs. Frank Ludwig Mrs. Walter Sensenig Mrs. Annie Dissinger Miss Alta Diller Mrs. Annie Musselman and Miss Oehme. The next Union gathering to be at Miss Diller's home on the third Tuesday in July.
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