Wounded in France Pfc Leon J Usner Weds Dorothy Scott
Pfc Leon J Usner 29 wounded in action in France in February according to a telegram to his wife Dorothy Scott of Parkesburg He was inducted February 9 1942 trained at Fort Eustis Camp Davis and Camp Maxey Overseas since January 1945 he serves with an infantry unit He is son of Mrs Emily Usner of New Holland and has a brother Pvt George Usner in France
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon J. Asner
France
Dorothy Scott
Parkesburg
Fort Eustis
Virginia
Camp Davis
North Carolina
Camp Maxey
Texas
Serong
Emily Usner
New Holland
R. 2
Pvt
George Usner
New Holland Lions Set for 20th Anniversary Celebration
The Eugene Spotts family provided musical entertainment at the New Holland Lions Club dinner meeting. The club plans a May Day Dance and a 20th anniversary program with Lions International vice president as guest speaker on April 27, replacing the April meeting. Local salvage efforts urged members to aid in paper tin and fat collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Spotts
Cambridge
New Holland Lions Club
Spotts
Elizabeth Spotts
Lois Spotts
Janet Spotts
Thelma Jean
Raymond A. Shantz
John H. Martin
Wayne B. Ranck
Lion Guy N. Musselman
Lions International
Lions Club
Initiation Tonight at Earl Lodge No 418 New Holland
I O O F initiates a class in full ceremonial form at the Lodge Hall. Candidates should arrive by 8 15 p m and all members are urged to attend to assist with the degree work. The session starts promptly at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lodge No. 418
New Holland
New Holland High Varsity Wins Lancaster County Title
New Holland Huskies edged East Hempfield 26 to 25 before 1600 fans at Millersville State College to claim the Lancaster County championship for the second time in school history. The win followed a dramatic victory over Columbia earlier in the week, capping a perfect county season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Holland High
John Sweigart
New Holland
East Hempfield
Huskies
Lancaster
Millersville State College
Columbia
Maroon and Gray
Lancaster County
Man and Girl Rescued From River Flood Near Renovo
Earl Horst of East Earl and Alice Esbenshade of New Holland faced drowning as floodwaters rose in the west branch of the Susquehanna River about 12 miles southeast of Renovo Clinton County. A truckload of oil drums blocked the road when the protecting wall washed away, and Horst carried his companion through neck deep water to safety atop the drums as the truck stalled. The daring rescue occurred during rapid flood conditions on the way to Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Horst
Jacob Horst
East Earl
R. 1
Alice Esbenshade
Jacob Esbenshade
New Holland
R. 2
West Branch
Susquehanna River
Renova
Clinton County
Warren
Horst
Frank Martin
New Holland Town Faces Extra Tax For Snow Removal
Earl Township residents face a one third extra tax on top of the two mill levy to cover heavy winter drifts and snow removal costs. Some citizens who shovel their roads may have avoided the extra charge, while others stayed away from the snow brigade. The piece also notes plans for a town hall and a possible Pittsburgh cigar factory venture as prospects brighten for New Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Township
New Holland
Washington
New Holland Post
George Washington
Morgantown
Churchtown
Pittsburgh
New Holland Gymnasium
Obituary of Mrs. Lillie Steffy Rodman
Mrs. Lillie Steffy Rodman aged fifty four wife of Elmer Rodman died at her home near Reamstown Stevens Rhode Island at 9 45 p m Monday after an illness of one year She belonged to Ream Memorial Church Denver Survived by husband and siblings Anna Farlow Philadelphia John D Steffy Reamtown Alice wife of John Ludwig Terre Hill Mrs Geneva Fry Martindale and James Steffy Terre Hill Funeral from the late home Friday at 1 80 p m followed by services at Ream Memorial Lutheran Church Denver Interment at Fairview Cemetery Denver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Steffy Rodman
Elmer Rodman
Reamstown
Stevens
R. I
Ream Memorial Church
Denver
Anna Farlow
Philadelphia
John D. Steffy
Reamtown
Alice
John Ludwig
Terre Hill
Geneva Fry
Martindale
James Steffy
Ream Memorial Lutheran Church
Fairview Cemetery
Mrs Israel B Good dies at 79 in East Earl
Mrs Israel B Good seventy nine wife of the Rev Israel B Good East Earl R 1 died at 3 30 p m Sunday at her home She was a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Brendle Witwer In addition to her husband these children survive Walter at home Mabel wife of Jacob Weiler and Marian wife of Ira Hartz both of Elverson Seven grandchildren four great grandchildren Also noted continuing on Page 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettia Witwer Good
Israel B. Good
East Earl
Michael
Elizabeth Brendle Witwer
Walter
Mabel
Jacob Weiler
Marian
Ira Hartz
Elverson
Second Concert of V Band Pleases Large Audience
The Victory Band held its second winter concert to a large audience. Dorothy Sheaffer delivered a cornet solo and Paul Reddig a vocal solo as advertised. The third concert is set for Sunday April 8 with further program details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V-Band
Victory Band
Dorothy Sheaffer
Paul Reddig
Card of Thanks for Milton Hoover Loss in Belgium
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness, cards, flowers and sympathy after the loss of our son Staff Sergeant Milton W. Hoover in Belgium. From Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton W. Hoover
Belgium
Edwin Ll. Hoover
Shantz to Preach at Cedar Grove Church Sunday
Chaplain Raymond A. Shantz of New Holland will preach Sunday morning at Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church, delivering a service to the local congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Raymond A. Shantz
New Holland
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
Old Oaken Bucket Letter on Honshu Map Laughs at Geography
A humorous wartime missive from Major E. M. F. Weaver jokes about map ignorance near Honshu and wartime shortages. The piece notes rising prices, booze limits, coal rations, and a goofy medical patch story about Irwin R. Weaver at Farmers National Bank, ending with a quip about looking to the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. F. Weaver
Honshu
Maj
Sons of Heaven
Irwin R. Weaver
Farmers National Bank and Trust Company
New Holland Earl Township Unite Over Local Quota
New Holland and Earl Township unite over a quota as canvassers including Clyde L Brackin Carl Kurtz John H Martin Jonathan Z Martin and Rev G W Wilt form a united front. Industrial Committee members George A Young Elmer Z Delp W H Gainer and Paul F Esbenshade oversee the effort with district chairmen listed for Amsterdam Nolth Center Conestoga Summitville Veranville and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde L. Brackin
Carl Kurtz
John H. Martin
Jonathan Z. Martin
Rev
G. W. Wilt
Roy Brubaker
Isaac Cauller
Alvin Danner
George Dissinger
John Flora
Amos Good
Charles Groff
Harold Kendig
Frank Lammey
Harlan Landes
Charles A. Lewis
A. L. Marburger
Charles A. Mentzer
Martin Mohler
Clair Musselman
Guy Musselman
Ira Musser
Clyde Oberholzer
Luther Oxenreider
Howard Ranck
Wayne RB. Ranck
Herbert Randon
Clarence Ruess
Lee St
Frances Ohl
Milton Paul
Howard Rutter
John Sweigart
C. C. Warner
Harry M. Weaver
Horace Weaver
Betty Wright
Industrial Committee
George A. Young
Elmer Z. Delp
W. H. Gainer
Paul F. Esbenshade
Rissell and Ertz Wed in Bridgeville Church Ceremony
Charles G. Rissell and Charlotte E. Ertz were married at 2:00 PM Friday in a single ring ceremony at Bridgeville E C Church parsonage by Rev. Chester B. Starr. Attendant was Mrs. Phyllis Linton. Rissell, from Coatesville, works at Lukens Steel. Ertz is from Fetterville. They plan to establish a home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Rissell
Charlotte E. Ertz
Bridgeville E. C
Chester B. Starr
Phyllis Linton
Fetterville
Rissel
Charles Rissel
Coatesville
R. 2
Lukens
Engagement announced for Hope Elizabeth Sheaffer and Irwin L. Hurst
Mr and Mrs Frank M Sheaffer Goodville announce the engagement of their daughter Hope Elizabeth to Irwin L Hurst son of Mr and Mrs Paul A Hurst East Earl R J Miss Sheaffer works in Vanity Fair Stocking Company office in the borough while Mr Hurst is stationed at Camp Luray Virginia Both are graduates of New Holland High School Class of 1943 and 1944 respectively
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Sheaffer
Goodville
Hope Elizabeth
Irwin L. Hurst
Paul A. Hurst
East Earl, R. J
Miss Sheaffer
Vanity Fair Stocking Company
Mr. Hurst
Camp Luray
New Holland High School
Red Cross Campaign Underway in New Holland and Earl
The 1945 Red Cross drive opens in New Holland and Earl Township with scattered early returns indicating strong community support. Officials expect many residents to back the effort aiding Red Cross volunteers worldwide. first receipts will be printed in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
New Holland
Earl
the Clarion
Groffdale man thanks boosters and fire company
Percy Kurtz of Groffdale returns home from St. Josephs Hospital and expresses gratitude to the Frank Ix Booster Club and the local Fire Company for the hospital stay cards and flowers he received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Kurtz
Groffdale
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Frank Ix Booster Club
Fire Company
Evangelistic Services Planned at New Holland United Brethren Church
Evangelistic services will be held at the New Holland United Brethren Church from March 4 to 18 with evening meetings at 7 30 o clock. Week one features Rev L R Walters Ephrata W F Russell Class Leader Rev C R Swartz Highville Rev Charles E Palmer Grantville Rev F E Druckenbrod White Horse. Week two features Pastor Rev Frank C Aungst B D with a chorus choir directed by Mrs Serena R Groff providing special music each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland United Brethren Church
L. R. Walters
Ephrata
W. F. Russell
C. R. Swartz
Highville
Charles E. Palmer
Grantville
F. E. Druckenbrod
White Horse
Frank C. Aungst
B.D
Serena R. Groff
Bronze Star Awards by 100th Division in France
The 100th Division of the Seventh Army in France awarded Bronze Stars this past month for individual actions in southern and western front combat. Pfe. David D. Ward of 3467 East Main Street New Holland received the Bronze Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Army
France
Pfe
David D. Ward
East Main Street
New Holland
Rotary Club Plans Aid to War Stricken Nations
The Rotary Club of New Holland welcomes V. Leon Smith as a new member from New Holland Brass. A Community Planning Committee was formed by A. B. C. Groff and Smith to coordinate with service groups on the Allied Nations Clothing Collection. John H. Harry from Bareville showed western United States movies. Next week a Four Way Test movie sponsored by Jack Maser will be featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. C. Groff
V. Leon Smith
New Holland
Allied Nations
John H. Harry
Bareville
United States
Jack Maser
Service member thanks local groups for support from overseas
Cpl. Robert J. Witmer, stationed in the Gilbert Islands, expresses gratitude to the local Girl Scouts and others who sent a Christmas gift. He also thanks the Loyal Workers' Circle of King's Daughters the Alfa Class of Bridgeville Sunday School and friends for greeting cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Robert J. Witmer
Martin M. Witmer
Gilbert Islands
Girl Scouts
King’s Daughters
Alfa
Bridgeville
Honshu geography lesson amid wartime banter and rations
A wartime comic monologue scolds a reader for not knowing Honshu’s location, naming Yokohama and Tokyo and drawing parallels to Berlin. It jokes about island access, censor limits, and rationed goods like whiskey and cigarettes, warning against hoarding.
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Pre
Leon J. Usner
NEW Holland Lions
Melvin Ludwig
Edward Mersky
Clyde Bensinger
Harold Wright
Glenn Sweigart
Carl S. Driscoll
Rodney Hooker
Robert Martin
George Musselman
Robert Collins
Glenn Smith
J. Harvey Shue
C. G. Baenman
Eddie Brock
Keystone
Ben Franklin
New Holland and
Amsterdam
Norman
Nolth
Center
Moses Hugard
Conestoga District
Alen W. Martin
Cross Roads
John I. Halligan
Earl Union
Lester M. Weaver
Eastern School District
George Ranch
East New Holland
Parke Hershey
Hinkletown
Samuel H. Good
Linden Grove
Eli D. Nolt
Maple Grove
Lewis L. H. Martin
George N. Withers
Summitville
Harrison E. Kling
Veranville District
Paul Nelms
Farmers Bank
Booth
Anna W. Harner
Rissell Ertz
Red Cross Campaign
U. B. Church
Pre. Davin D. Warp
Rotary Club
Rotary Club of
New Holland Brass, Bronze and Aluminum Company
E. M
Dippy
Island of
Asia
India
Africa
Europe
Pacific
Island
Spot
Yokohama
Tokyo
Berchtesgaden and
Berlin
Isand
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