Missing Staff Sergeant Rauscher Reported Missing in Corsica
War Department telegram states Missing Staff Sergeant Harry Rauscher son of Mrs James P Davis of this borough has not returned from an air mission over Corsica since May 27. He is 3 years in service and overseas since 1943. His wife lives in Brookline Pa. Lancaster and New Holland are familiar to him. Private Robert E Smith 21 son of Mr and Mrs Grant Smith and husband of Mrs Alice Smith of Farmersville wounded in action in Italy May 28. He is in an Army Tank Battalion and has served since January 22 1943 overseas since June 17 1948. He participated in major North African battles and helped capture Rome. He received the Purple Heart for wounds and sent the medal home to his wife.
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Harry Rauscher
James P. Davis
Corsica
War Department
Brookline
Robert E. Smith
Grant Smith
Alice Smith
Farmersville
Italy
Smith
Apture
Rome
Pvt. Smith
Music School Announces Five-Week Session Continuation
The music lessons and ensembles at the local school will continue after a five week period ending June 29. Miss Darnell and Miss Werner will keep teaching both private and band lessons. New students may visit the High School next week mornings to arrange lessons.
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Darnell
Werner
Accommodations Offered for Auto Trip to Middle West
Notice states accommodations may be available for two or three passengers to the Middle West by auto around July 10. Apply to Ivan L. Martin, New Holland, R. 1, Pa. Phone 816 R-2.
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Middle West
Auto
Ivan L. Martin
New Holland, R. 1
Invasion Film to Open at The New Holland Theatre
The New Holland Theatre will show invasion pictures tonight only with news before and after the feature, presenting the first invasion pictures to local audiences.
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New Holland Theatre
New Holland Rotary Admitted to International Rotary
The New Holland Rotary Club became a member of Rotary International at a Monday meeting. Delegations from nearby clubs welcomed the new chapter. Albert S. Schmidt outlined Rotary’s history and aims.
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Rotary Club OF
New Holland
Father and Son Banquet Entertains Y M B League
The Young Men's Business League held its Father and Son banquet at the Lutheran Parish House with eighty fathers and sons attending. E B Weber urged playground supervision and parental involvement while Isaac W Cauller called for community backing of a supervised playground. The league plans to purchase a fifty dollar War Bond and prepare a service plaque and flag honoring armed forces. Rev C K Steinhart entertained with magic and clarinet numbers, sharing a clean living theme for fathers and sons.
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Young Men’s Business League
Isaac W. Cauller
League
C. K. Steinhart
Reading
Curious Carp Tales and Old Time Remedies From Lancaster County
A June 28 1894 Western Pennsylvania item recounts carp flooding Sugquheanna sell to farmers at five dollars a ton for fertilizer in Columbia. Another tale tells of carp grabbing saved grass when a farmer tipped grass into a wagon then sold the half ton of fish to a Chinese dealer for two dollars and a half. The note also mentions a sick horse treated by a druggist who was also a veterinarian and a Springfield preacher lecturing on bicycles citing Job.
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Pennsylvania
Lancaster County
Hée
Lars
Yesteryear
Job
Springfield
Ay Berman
Obituary of Moses W. Hurst of East Earl dies at sixteen
Moses W Hurst sixteen died at 5 30 p m Wednesday at his home East Earl R 1 after months illness He is survived by parents Abram M and Mary H Weaver Hurst and siblings Raymond East Earl R 1 Mrs William Nelson Harrisburg Mary Ann Margaret and Samuel all at home Private funeral will be held at the house with services at Weaverland Mennonite Church Sunday 2 80 o'clock Interment in adjoining cemetery (Continued on Page 4).
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Moses W. Hurst
East Earl
Abram M
Mary H. Weaver Hurst
Raymond
William Nelson
Harrisburg
Mary Ann
Margaret
Samuel
Weaverland Mennonite Church
Tentative Bus Schedule From Ephrata to New Holland and Honey Brook
Buses will depart Ephrata for New Holland and Honey Brook at 5 30 a m 6 30 a m 1 30 p m 2 30 p m 9 30 p m and 10 80 p m daily with New Holland departures twenty minutes later. Ephrata buses back from New Holland run about 8 10 a m 9 10 a m 4 10 p m 5 10 p m 12 10 a m and 1 10 a m. Definite times to follow, allow 10 15 minutes for first days.
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Ephrata
New Holland
Honey Brook
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Harvey Miller at Leacock
A Sunday birthday gathering at Leacock celebrated Mrs Harvey Miller turning seventy three. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Hurst and son Weaver from Spring Grove, Mr and Mrs Clarence Leicy and children Betty and Glenn Eph rata, Mr and Mrs Frank Mohler and children Junior Elberta and Donald from Mt Airy, Mr and Mrs George McElroy, Mr John Woomert, and Mr and Mrs John Cooper from Leola, plus Mr and Mrs Harvey Miller of Leacock.
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Leacock
Harvey Miller
Paul Hurst
Weaver
Spring Grove
Clarence Leicy
Betty
Glenn
Ephrata
Frank Mohler
Elberta
Donald
Mt. Airy
George McElroy
John Woomert
John Cooper
Leola
Henry and _____ Lewis Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Thanks
Mr and Mrs Henry Lewis express gratitude to friends and relatives for flowers cards letters gifts and personal calls that made their fiftieth wedding anniversary day pleasant and memorable.
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Henry Lewis
New Holland Republican Club Meets To Discuss Civic Betterment
The New Holland Republican Club will meet at the Legion Home on Monday June 26 at 8 30 p m to discuss proposals for the clubs civic betterment program. A poll of members has been sought and an interesting meeting is anticipated. Refreshments will be served.
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New Holland Republican Club
the Legion
Card of Thanks for Sallie Bair Seifred Family
The family extends heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for words of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings following the passing of Mrs Sallie Bair Seifred.
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Smother
Circus by-pass disappoints New Holland crowd
The community laments that the circus did not visit New Holland on Wednesday. Readers question the vanished three ringer while celebrations at Blue Ball center on the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bower. Neighbors report practical jokes and a surprise party with gifts and a stolen silver centerpiece.
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Three Ringer
New Holland
Teacher Killed in Action in Italy
First Lieutenant Lamar K. Blass formerly of New Holland High School was killed in action May 29 1944 in Italy. Born February 7 1913 in Allentown he moved to Aristes as a boy and pursued math and physical education. He taught at Catawissa High School and later joined the New Holland faculty earning an outstanding record in athletics.
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Lamar K. Blass
New Holland High School
Italy
Lamar Blass
Allentown
Louis Blass
Aristes
Lehigh University
Bloomsburg State Teachers College
Catawissa
Lt. Blass
Audrey Hackman Weds Richard Wright In Ephrata Church
Miss Audrey Haverstick Hackman married Richard Harold Wright at the First Church of the United Brethren in Christ in Ephrata. The ceremony, officiated by Lt. E. M. Rhoad and Rev. Leroy Walters, featured traditional music and a reception at the bride’s home before the couple planned to reside in Camden New Jersey with the groom employed by RCA.
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Audrey Haverstick Hackman
Lawrence Huber Hackman
Ephrata
Richard Harold Wright
Robert H. Wright
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
E. M. Rhoad
Camp Seibert
Alabama
Leroy Walters
Dorothy I. Bodine
Winter Haven
Florida
Vivian Frankenfield
Jacob Brubaker
Philadelphia
Carol Mann
Washington, D. C
Carol Sheaffer
Charles Zwally
Harold Wright
Jay Weber
New Holland
Willis Hackman
Daniel Seiverling
Lawn
Carl Good
June Hartganft
Camden
N.J
RCA
Ephrata High School
Penn ‘State College
Couple Mark 25 Wedding Anniversary in Blue Ball
Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Bower of Blue Ball hosted the S. S. Club on a Sunday dinner honoring their 25th wedding anniversary. The event featured a decorated cake and favors as guests included local residents and family. Mrs. Warren E. Weaver presented a $25 War Bond to the couple, and Mrs. Ruth Troop received a similar bond noting her 25 years of marriage.
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Harry B. Bower
Blue Ball
S. S. Club
Amos L. Weaver
Marvon
R. 2
Warren E. Weaver
Club
Bower
Ruth Troop
Leon Troop
Bowers
East Earl
Brecknock Township
Bowmansville
Sensenig
Barton Stauffer
Baltimore
J. Frymyer
York
Alfred Eckert
Christiana
Lancaster
Mary Kurtz
Terre Hill
P. F. Esbenshade
A. B.C. Groff
Emma Marks
New
Summer Festival at Ephrata Opens June 28
The Ephrata Community Hospital Auxiliary hosts a summer festival in American Legion Park from June 28 to July 8. Rides ponies and attractions will operate every evening and Saturday afternoon plus July 4th afternoon with special children's prices on Saturdays. A July 4 concert and evening dance are planned and a Baby Parade with prizes occurs July 8 at 4 p m. nightly $25 War Bond and July 8 $50 War Bond prizes are offered. Admission to the grounds is free and picnic tables are provided.
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Ephrata Community Hospital Auxiliary
American Legion
Storm Rips Eastern County Causing Property Damage
A severe wind and hail storm struck the eastern end of the county Sunday night. Damage included an apartment building owned by Chubles AL Dobler near North Custer Avenue, with glass breakage, fire marks, and plaster damage but no injuries. A new Cloister Dairy building at Eph rata burned for $10,000, and other Eph rata properties faced flooding and roof damage. Several horses were killed by lightning near Dav id H Horst’s farm, and a sizable chicken house near John K Maser was wrecked. Road access to Sandy Beach was cut by fallen trees. heavy damage occurred around Lititz. Continued on Page 1.
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Sundaay
Chubles AL Dobler
Custer Avenue
Ball Park
Ephrata
Elmer Wingenroth
David H. Horst
John K
Jack) Maser
Sid
Lititz
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Amos L Seldomridge to Be Ordained This Sunday
Amos L Seldomridge a recent graduate of the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church Lancaster will be ordained to the Christian ministry next Sunday evening at seven o clock. The Ordination Committee appointed by Lancaster Synod includes Rev C G Backman Rev Harvey M Lyttle and Rev Fred Pentz. He has accepted a call to the pastorate at Jacob s Church Weissport and will begin on the first Sunday in July.
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Sever O
Amos L. Seldomridge
Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church
Lancaster
Lancaster Synod
C. G. Backman
Harvey M. Lyttle
Bethany Church
Ephrata
Fred Pentz
Salem Church
Heller
Seldomridge
Jacob's Church
Weissport
State Officer to Visit Local Odd Fellows Lodge
Earl Lodge No. ah 100 O F New Holland will meet in the Lodge Hall on Friday evening June 23 at 5 00 p m. Franklin Hosbach Exsq of Erie Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania will be here at that time. All members are requested to attend this meeting. Refreshments will be served.
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Earl Lodge No
O. F
New Holland
Franklin Hosbach
Erie
Grand Lodge of
Pennsylvania
Blood Donor Unit Visits Friday September 8
The Blood Donor Unit will visit Friday September 8 seeking 160 pints, up from 120 pints in May. Five-time donors may give again in September, and schedules are open to reach 4:80 inclusive. Call New Holland 665-R-2 for appointments and reserve a slot now while openings exist.
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New Holland
Twin Sons Born to Mr and Mrs Chester Boley of New Holland
Mr and Mrs Chester Boley announce the birth of twin sons at Lanewater General Hospital. The first child arrived at 2 45 p.m. and the second at 2 57 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Chester Boley
New Holland
Lanewater
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Invasion Film
Ephrata Rotarians
Rotary Club
Rotary International
Rotary
East Petersburg
Columbia
Elizabethtown
Gettysburg
Lebanon
Mt. Joy
Palmyra
Waynesboro
Birdsboro
Dover
Delaware
Ralph W. Peacock
Washington
Kenneth McCracken
Ephrata Rotary Club
C. G. Bachman
St. Stephen Church
J. Harvey Shue
John Moyer
Ephrata Club
Dorothy Sheaffer
Goodville
Florence B. Bair
A. B. C. Groff
Albert S. Schmidt
Y. M. B. League
E. B. Weber
Samuel Stauffer
Harry Eberly
Raymond Weaver
Rev. C. CG
Bachman
The
Republican Club
Hen
Ice-Man
E. M. High
Frost Insurance
Lucy
Dippy
St. LaMar K. Blass
Lieut. Blass
Wright — Hackman
Ernest Dunnick
Bellefonte
Delphinium
Henry B. Bower
Odd Fellows Lodge
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