05 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions Marta Showalter of Denver and sisters surviving James. references to cemetery and a game or event with Blue Ball fg. The readable material is too incomplete to determine a coherent news item or clear context.
Jefferson W Peachy of Belleville wed Sadie Snader of Lancaster on February 26 at the Raymond-Radcliff home with Levi Radcliff and Opra Snader as attendants. The couple will reside in Lancaster. Hiram R Steffy of Leola married Elva M Goshen of Terre Hill at Salem Reformed Church parsonage Leacock, with Hana Batder attending. they will live in Ephrata.
The Friday Night Club presents another dance at Harner's Theatre in New Holland next Friday evening March 11. Music by the Kentucky Five Orchestra of Reading, well received at a prior engagement. A good turnout of dance lovers is expected and everyone is welcome.
A garbled 20th century reminiscence recalls Woodrow Wilson closing a period in U S history marked by active world involvement. The fragment hints at his League of Nations idea and the principles he championed for international cooperation.
A pastor in charge energized the congregation with lively effort. The campaign aroused keen interest and resulted in fourteen conversions, quickening the entire church to active religious work and devotion.
A wagon carrying six calves owned by Harry Stauffer broke a rear wheel on trolley tracks near the Styer house, spilling the calves who scattered. The trolley car halted as debris was cleared and the animals were corralled, delaying traffic for a short period.
A tramcar narrowly avoided being hit when a wall collapsed near a hotel. Debris damaged the street and frightened witnesses as rescue crews inspected the area and ensured no serious injuries occurred.
A local market reports a decline in egg prices to 30 cents per dozen and milk to 10 cents per quart. Eggs fell from 31 to 30 cents, while milk dipped from 11 to 10 cents per quart, with a prior drop to 12 cents per quart earlier this week.
The government reports shortages of Pennsylvania and Ohio cigar leaf tobacco with Ohio leaf sold at good prices. Until another strong crop is produced, prices for good tobacco will remain high. The warehouse has capacity to pack and carry 2000 more cases than already received, packed and carried to support the continued high prices for good cigars.
Fragmentary readouts from Hinkletown list names like McCarty Tryan Zotanke Gehr Holland Souder and Reuben with scattered references to relatives and a Sunday gathering. The garbled text hints at a community-of-interest notice or social column mentioning residents and activities around Petersburg and East areas.
The Near East Relief committee reports strong county wide interest in aid efforts. Churches Sunday schools and individuals contribute with totals from Protestant Episcopal and other denominations topping several thousand dollars. Earnest E. Weaver notes Sunday schools and churches account for the bulk of the 7817.29 raised so far.
The Firemen's Fair closes tonight after three successful weeks. Crowds enjoyed the orchestras and the charity drive. engines will tour the town today seeking gifts for the final trip of the season.
Paris Hildebrand the Hotel Cocalico proprietor in Ephrata reopened the wrecked property after February 20 fire and returned February rent to tenants who had rented apartments. His action aided fire sufferers most of whom lost all belongings and had no insurance.
Readable text indicates a St Stephen women’s Bible class event scheduled for Saturday evening with specific particulars to be announced. The notice lists participants and location details in a compact local newspaper style.
Farmer reports seeing a trailer track along the road and troopers investigation by State Police of twenty seven barrels of decayed fish dumped along the highway between Rohrestowm and Easterborg last week.
The Women’s Bible Class of St Stephen Reformed Church will host a chicken supper. A chicken dinner is planned with proceeds benefiting church activities and programs.
Arrangements are being made for a grand fair at the Washington House Churchtown starting Saturday evening March 12 and running three weeks. A variety of fancy and useful articles will be sold with ample refreshments and homemade cakes as a specialty plus nightly music.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the U B church invites all to a special service Tomorrow night focused on Africa two weeks ahead of a bier event. All members and friends are urged to attend.
The hosiery mill and cigar factory have resumed work after a brief suspension due to manager illnesses. Grippe is widespread. many townspeople are on the sick list. Mrs. J. J. Zinn returned to Ephrata after nursing mumps at home for weeks.
The spelling bee at Nomanealie School under Joseph Acher gathered four classes with three prizes per class. Winners included Mary Sauder first Roy Burkhart second and Samuel Gehr third in the 12 and under division Ruth Frankhouser Doerr and Anna Mary Lauder among top finishers. A later package sale by auctioneer Ion Buch raised a neat sum and Jonas Getz family welcomed a baby boy Sunday afternoon.
Miss Maud Evans and Miss Virginia Renninger spent Saturday in Lancaster. Mr and Mrs Roy Wagzier shopped in Lancaster. Ivan D. Bair of Lancaster visited his parents. Mrs Silas Singer of Farmersville spent time with Mrs Milton Zimmerman. Miss Gertrude Swope and Miss Margaret Myers visited Reading. Mrs Ee W Martin of Vorre Hill joined the Stauffer family in reading updates. Bishop Noeh Mack and wife with Miss Nancy Webber attended Basitis services at Homansville. Mrs H M Martin and daughter Susie visited the Stauffer family. Levi Sauder and wife visited the N H Mack family. Mr and Mrs Milhel Zimmerman spent weekend with Greenbank relatives. Mrs Roy Piersol returned from Philadelphia after attending a funeral. A B Heath of Reading visited local relatives. Mr and Mrs Andrew Burkholder and family visited Mrs Burkholder’s parents in Farmersville.
A special meeting of the Fire Company has been called for Thursday evening March 10 for paying bills and other matters pertaining to the fair.
Reading hospital reports the death of Mrs Owen Dreas after an operation. Miss Jenne Brubaker, Mrs Steffy, and Mrs Lambert are mentioned along with a fire incident at Samuel Lambert’s home. Blizzard closures affect schools. Miss Groff returns to teach. spring birds return. church services and Sunday School planned.
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