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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
2
A reader analyzes Anne Irwing’s poem The Price praising orderly lawns while urging that love of beauty must extend to nurturing children’s character. The writer argues valuable community life comes from parents who play with kids and share their space, not just curate perfect yards.
County Commissioners announce petitions available for the September 9 primary. Candidates for supreme or superior court must collect signatures from at least 100 electors in five counties. other judicial offices require 200 electors in their district. City and county petitions need 100 electors. Filing costs vary by office, with county and city wide fees set at 25 dollars. Signature gathering begins June 21 and nominations should be filed by mid July for timely examination and possible corrections.
The tarantula, native to Central and South America, is cited as the largest spider. Its body reaches two to three inches, while legspan spans seven to eight inches in diameter.
A vintage claim from the Better Vision Institute suggests spectacles were unknown to ancient Romans, noting no references in Latin literature to such aids. The remark frames historical vision aids as absent from classical sources and practice.
The American Museum of Natural History in New York owns what is described as the finest emerald green sapphire in the world. The gem was mined in Macon County.
A 28 page volume of Omar Khayyam verses weighing a third of a carat is exhibited at the Library of Congress. The tiny book, described as the smallest known, is showcased in the national library's exhibition.
After sealing a glue bottle rub a small amount of lard or oil on the threads before recapping. When you reopen later the lid will loosen easily.
Gretna Theatre presents O. K. Kelly starring Mary Dees born in Tuscaloosa Alabama with Judith Rutherford as Angie Thompson. Warren Douglas plays Kelly opposite Dees in a comic tale of pool room owner Kelly wooing Angie amid family plans and social antics.
The Sweigart family reunion will take place at Ephrata Park, Ephrata, on Saturday June 28. A 2 PM program features Edith Sweigart, Guy Sweigart, Louise Stafford, Mrs Elmer W. Martin, Willett Malohne, Fern Sweigart, Marie Hackman, Joling Hackman, Kenneth Martin and Elmer Martin with songs, readings, solos, and a gift presentation. Afterward, games for all ages follow the program.
Rev Wm H Lee Spratt preaches that God’s readiness and forgiveness are offered now through Christ. The sermon urges accepting salvation today, warning that delay risks losing soul and eternal blessings.
An editor notes that opinions in the column reflect the viewpoint of the column writer rather than the newspaper. The piece signals that the column presents analysis and interpretation of current events released via the Western Newspaper Union.
Review notes on They Came to a River by Allis McKay praising its earth loving, people centered scope and likening it to Gone with the Wind. follows a Columbia River woman from childhood to motherhood through trials and heartbreak. New rental books from the State Library include real treasures for readers and radio fans welcomed with A Smattering of Ignorance by Oncar Levant.
The sixteen member agencies of the Welfare Federation served over 70 000 people in Lancaster City and County during the past year. Thousands pledged support to agencies providing home nursing hospital and clinic services protecting children offering health and character building services for boys and girls of all races and creeds. Welfare services to New Holland residents in May totaled 95 68 with Rossmere Sanatorium 98 00 and Association for the Bund 1 68.
Fragmentary OCR notes Smyrna district population at .184 362 and references a deeper penter of use ey's fg district. The readable items highlight demographic figures and a local area name.
Anadromous fish are species that migrate from saltwater to freshwater to spawn. Cleaning devices described are unclear and appear unrelated to the main topic.
The United States tightened controls on Axis influence by freezing German assets and closing consulates and travel bureaus. A ban on German nationals leaving the country was extended, with immigration permits being tightened as Berlin’s stance toward American protests on the Robin Moor issue remained hard. Despite the rescue of 98 Americans, diplomatic tensions persisted. President Roosevelt vowed firm action against fifth column activity as Germany massed forces near the Russian border amid talks of a Turkish Russian Nazi pact and a wider war of nerves in the Near East and Mediterranean.
The article reports Japan admitting no gains after pressuring the Dutch in the fast affair. It notes normalizing relations with the Netherlands while signaling potential pressure from Nazi Germany for action in the southern Pacific.
Two men from Wilkes-Barre identified as Joseph David and Williams enlisted in the army. Born December 28 1023, both have blue eyes brown hair and ruddy complexions. Each has four teeth missing the same ones and a brother named Daniel. They are not related.
A Rio de Janeiro report says Brazil will block defense material shipments to Axis powers, aiming to cut off Japan and Russia as Brazil’s main buyers. Mexico City declares it will choke Axis assets and close German consulates, aligning with U S measures.
Secretaries Knox and Stimson outline wartime cooperation with Canada and Britain. Knox in Canada says U.S. policy aligns with Canada, thanking Ottawa for staying aloof from U.S. decisions. Stimson in Washington urges fast construction of the St Lawrence Seaway to aid Britain and argues the war will be long. Prime Minister Mackenzie King defends Canadian autonomy and confirms full, decisive aid to Britain without rent, noting Canada gifts men and munitions.
The small force landed near a German held airport in France, linked with British agents and sympathetic locals, seized the control room and airfield, destroyed 30 planes, burned buildings, then withdrew to the coast where torpedo boats waited to return to England. Reports say the French public supported the mission and refugees described British actions during the war. A separate Egyptian border raid into Cyrenaica failed to alter U S tank production, which remained mostly with older designs available from the army.
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