Manheim man aids escape of local boy
Charles Fry, 465 years, Manheim, confessed to aiding Ira Diffenbaugh escape from the Manheim borough lockup Thursday morning. Diffenbaugh, wanted for an attempted Robbery at the Hotel Murrell, had asked Fry for a crowbar promising $5. Fry handed the tool, received $2, and Diffenbaugh fled. Fry was held for court. Diffenbaugh remains at large with George Stauffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fry
Manheim
Ira Diffenbaugh
Diffenbaugh
Hotel Murrell
Strohman
Fry
Try
Justice of the Peace
Danner
George Stauffer
Murrell Hotel
Baltimore
Boutinerre Day In New Holland Honors Little Mother
Burgess R N Bowers permits Volunteers of America to host a Boutinerre Sales Day in New Holland on Saturday June 27. Proceeds aid Mrs Maud Ballington Booths Prison League aiding inmates in county prisons. The Little Mother work has wide support led by President Calvin Coolidge and others. Children from the town join in selling boutineries with three cash prizes for top sellers. Each child earning over three dollars receives payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess R. N. Bowers
Volunteers of America
New Holland
Maud Ballington Booth
Boutineeres
Galvin’ Coglidge
Priz
Chila
Two Local People Die in Auto Crash South of Borough
Mrs. Viola Myers and two year old Gordon Ranck died in a crash one mile south of town. The Ranck family and Mrs. Myers were returning from Lancaster when a passing sedan allegedly struck their car, sending it into a ditch and a rock, breaking the steering and ending in a tree. Gordon died at the scene. Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Ranck were severely injured, with Gordon later dying at Lancaster General. Funeral services for Mrs. Myers and Gordon Ranck were held at local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Myers
Gordon Ranck
Harry Ranck
Gordon
Himes
New Holland
U B Church Notes Anniversary Services Attract Large Crowds
Large congregations attended U B Church Anniversary Day services last Sunday. The Young Peoples Department led the Sunday School. Dr J T Spangler of Lebanon Valley College delivered a stirring morning sermon and gave an illustrated evening address on the Past Present and Future focusing on the United Brethren church. The choir provided fine music at both services. Next Sunday morning a speaker of unusual interest will occupy the pulpit, introducing Mrs Dora Yacoubian as the morning speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Department
J. T. Spangler
Lebanon Valley College
Spangler
United Brethren Church
Dora
Yacoubian
Cam Tell
SPECIALS From Harris Bros Co Offerings
Special prices on canning jars and tops mason jars in multiple sizes. Also sale on jelly tumblers calico and chambry yards Swiss dresses honey comb toweling and sandals stockings gauze vests screen wire hammocks linoleum and congoleum two yard wide. Harris Bros. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Harris Bros. & Co
Stores to Close on Fourth of July in New Holland
A majority of New Holland stores and business houses plan to remain closed Saturday July Fourth. A full list of participating establishments will be announced in the next week, according to Clarion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New ‘Holland
Ini
Clarion
Attention campers announces new lot of brand new gear
A brief bulletin notes the arrival of a lot of brand new camping gear. Details are sparse but the message emphasizes new items for campers.
Bareville Girl Injured After Dodging Team of Horses
Naomi McCarty ten is in critical condition at Lancaster General Hospital after being run over by a truck while crossing New Holland pike near Bareville. Witnesses say she dodged a team of horses and struck the truck driven by John W. Woomert. county commissioners helped transport her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi McCarty
Levi McCarty
Bareville
Lancaster General Hospital
New Holland Pike
John W. Woomert
New Holland
P. Edward Clark
L. Russell Ambler
Woomert
Trinity Pastor Preaches on Salon Observance
On Sunday morning Trinity's pastor will preach on the subject Salo n Observance. The topic is widely discussed and listeners may value the modern Sabbath law interpretation. Sunday services include Bible School at 3 30 and the chief service at 10 30 with no Vespers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
New Holland Concrete Company Granted Charter
The New Holland Concrete Company received a charter from the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The Musselman Concrete Piper Company was reorganized Monday night with capital stock set at $50,000. Incorporators include Barton W. Lauder, W. W. Stauffer, Jacob B. Myer, George F. DeHaven, and Henry J. Besore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Concrete Company
Musselman Concrete Piper Company
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Recorders Office
Barton W. Lauder
East Earl
W. W. Stauffer
New Holland
Jacob B. Myer
Community Sales by Amos Hershey at Eagle Hotel rear
Amos H Hershey will hold a large Community Sale at the rear of the Eagle Hotel and Overly Good Implement Store on Saturday June 27. The sale includes household goods livestock and farming implements among a wide variety. Liberty Fire Co meeting is planned for Wednesday evening July 25 with full attendance desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos H. Hershey
Eagle Hotel
Overly & Good
Tmieeting
Liberty
Fireworks Display Announcement in Storé Blue
A fragmented notice promises a splendid fireworks display at Storé Blue with unclear timing and participation. It mentions a store or venue labeled Blue and hints at a public celebration. Further details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will E'S ii Storé
Lion Club Charter Night A Wonderful Success
The Harney's Theatre Lions Club Charter Night drew large attendance with delegates from Ephrata Lancaster West Chester and Dallas town. Toasts by Lion leaders and musical numbers highlighted a festive program celebrating local club bonds and plans for future big endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion Club
Charter Night
Lions Club
Harney
Lions
Ephrata
Lancaster
West Chester
Dallastown
America
Lion C. G. Bachman
West Chester Lions
Rosa O’grady
Chester County
Lessey
Paul Hess
Auto Crash Near New Holland Hurts Child
Friday evening last week Smith M. Shirk of Church Town collided with John M. Ranch of this borough on the State highway between Blue Ball and New Holland. Shirk’s car overturned after hitting a bank and his four year old son Donald was cut about the face by the windshield. He was treated by Dr J L Winters at Blue Ball. Neither driver was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith M. Shirk
Churchtown
Blue Ball
New Holland
John M. Ranch
Green Bank Road
Mr. Ranch
Mr. Shirk
Donald Shirk
Shirk
J. L. Winters
Blue
Ice Truck and Car Collision Reported at Main Street Intersection
An ice truck owned by Lewis Weiler and driven by Eugene Weiler collided with a Ford touring car driven by Mervin Kling at West Main street and Custer Avenue. Kling did not see the truck in time to stop. Both vehicles were badly damaged and a helper, Charles Trostle, sustained a severe head cut and neck injury though drivers escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Weiler
Eugene Weiler
Mervin Kling
Groffdale
West Main Street
Custer Avenue
Weiler
Kling
Charles Trostle
Auction at Rubinson's Four Day Public Sale
Four day public auction at Sv Rubinsons features varied goods with items listed for bidding. Local officials remind residents to attend and participate in the sale event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sv ‘Rubinson
Harris Bros and Co Brings New Arrivals Lineup
Harris Bros and Co announces a broad sale of new arrivals including men s white duck pants palm Beach suits young men Cilegian suits fancy socks and belts ladies dresses Oxfords pumps and bed spreads in striped broadcloth chiffon noises lingette and sheetings with a diverse color range and fabrics for all ages.
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Lingette
Numerous local residents visit relatives over weekend
A long list of Dover and area residents are noted visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns including Lancaster Harrisburg Ephrata Bethlehem Philadelphia Lititz Wilmington Blue Ball and Elverson with weekend and Sunday social visits and family time reported.
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Paul Martin
Ruth
Dover
New Jersey
William Martin
H. Earle DeHaven
Lancaster
Margaret DeHaven
Ivan Ranck
Pittsburgh
Willan FS Delfaven
Samuel Troop
Lemon Troop
J. Reyback
Bethlehem
John Rife
Steelton
Walter Rife
Warren Moore
Springville
Grace Moore
Near Town
Philip Sheaffer
Margaret
Wilbert
Coatesville
Sheaffer
Davis C. Ranch
Robert H. Gilfillan
James
Helen Gilfillan
iPatterson
Kraus
Dorothy
Arline
Billy
John
East Petersburg
Marguerite Ryback
Marguerite
Eugene
Alexander Ryback
Miriam
J. R. Ryback
Richwine
Vera
Harrisburg
Davis C
H. K. Huber
Willow Street
John Musser
East Main Street
Chester Mellinger
Charles Lewis
Philadelphia
Anna Troop
Louis Coffroad
Sweigart
Lititz Springs Park
George Murdock
Hunter Slichter
Elverson
Elizabeth Breneman
Town
Edward Rott
Kathryn
Martin Reddig
Reamstown
Ralph Butter
Ephrata
Harriet
Clarissa
Yundt
Blue ‘Ball
Bart Dicely
Sunda
Harry
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Manheim Man
Boutinerre
of Volunteers of America
J. C. Henninger
U. B
BIG Community Sale
Lion William M. Mearig
Lion
Ruppin
Ephrata Club
Lion Bard
Bard
District 1
Dave Evans
Paul Esbenshade
Evans
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