Obituary for J Alvin Myers 43 Dies in Barn
J Alvin Myers son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Myers of Diller Avenue died Wednesday morning in his father's barn. Aged 43, he had long illness and worked as a driver for Burk holder Hooker. Survived by wife Thelma and Richard, two children, parents and numerous siblings. Funeral private at 1 30 Saturday from home, Bridgeville Cemetery interment, viewing 7 8 p m, J C Henninger funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Alvin Myers
Jacob Myers
Diller’ Avenue
Myers
Burk ‘Holder & Hooker
Thelma
Richard
Jacob H. Myers
Harry Boyer
Kinzer R. D
William Myers
Fetterville
George Myers
New Holland
Garfield
Denlinger
Coatesville
R. D
John Myers
East Earl
Chester Myers
Knights of the En Eagle
Diller Avenue
Bridgeville Cemetery
J. C. Henninger
Death of Robert Brown Sr. of Stroudsburg linked to bank leader
Robert Brown Sr. of Stroudsburg aged 69 and president of the First National Bank of Stroudsburg died of heart disease. He is survived by his wife and two sons Robert Jr. and Jesse. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Mearig
Robert Brown
Stroudsburg
Brown
First National Bank of
Place
Mrs Menno Leinbach dies at 48. widow of Bareville farmer
Mrs Anna Geigley Leinbach of Bareville died Tuesday evening at home after a heart attack. She was 48, a Mennonite, and survived by husband Menno and five children Catherine Anna Mary Esther Harry and Pauline. Also survived by mother Susanna Geigley Terre Hill and siblings John Isaac Israel Nora Barton Amos. Funeral at late home Friday at o'clock then Weaverland Mennonite church at 2. burial in adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Geigley Leinbach
Menno Leinbach
Bareville
L. K. Leslie
Mennonite Church
Catherine
Anna Mary
Esther
Harry
Pauline
Susanna Geigley
Terre Hill
John
Isaac
Israel Geigley
Nora Bowman
Barton Good
Bowmansville
Amos
Adams County
Weaverland Mennonite Church
Trinity Lutheran Notes Weather Fails To Dampen Attendance
Inclement weather failed to dampen church attendance as both Sunday school and church crowds were large. On Monday Reverend Brettle delivered a fire and lightened message to the Workers' Union on the topic The Meal Significance. A social hour followed the regular service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Brettle
Unio
Liberty Fire Company Fair A Success In New Holland
The Liberty Fire Company Fair concluded February 28 after four Saturdays with a large borough crowd. Main prizes went to local residents Clifford Townsley John Maser and Willis Shetzley. Many booths sold out while the Wall Bower Serenaders provided music. Net proceeds fund fire department improvements. A meeting of the New Holland Red and Gun Club is set for March 12 to elect officers and discuss fish and game bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Fire Company
Clifford B. Townsley
John Maser
Town
Willis Shetzley
Bower Serenaders
Ephrata
New Holland
New Holland Red and ‘Gun Club
Silk Mill
Kansas
David H. Styer
Paradise Man Loses Life While Skating
A Paradise man, J Herman Rohrer, 27, drowned after ice on Ridley Creek near Media broke while skating with friend Hen sel Wright. Firemen recovered the body about an hour after he went under, and funeral services were held privately with a public service at Hershey's Mennonite church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Herman Rohrer
Paradise
Ridley Creek
Media
Rohrer
Hensel Wright
Wright
Media Fire House
Ed Fields
John S
Susan E. Rohrer
Margie H
Susanna
Ruth
Henry
Esther
Horace Phennegar
Gordonville
Hershey
Chicago
John H
Davns
Enos H
South Dokoto
Amos H. Hershey
Mennonite Church
Welcome Home Jimmy drama set at Harner's Theatre
A three act comedy drama titled Welcome Home Jimmy will be staged at Harner's Theatre on Thursday night March 19 under the auspices of the New Holland High School Alumni Association. The rural life story blends humor and pathos with a fine cast performing the play's delightful scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Harner
New Holland High’ School Alumni Association
Union services begin Monday at Trinity Lutheran and St Stephen
A week of interdenominational services opens Monday March 9, with alternating evenings at Trinity Lutheran and St Stephen. Notable speakers include Rev Theodore Herman, Rev C J R Meinert, Dr Paul Leinbach, Rev M LeRoy Wuchter, and Rev A E Cooper. Special music planned. public urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveninne
Theodore Herman
Reformed Theological Seminary
Jesus
C. J. R. Meinert
Moravian Church of Lancaster
Reformed Church
Paul Leinbach
The
Reformed Church Messenger
Federal ‘Council of Churches of Christ In America
M. LeRoy Wuchter
Reading
Wuchter
A. E. Cooper
Lancaster
Bake Sale and Fancy Work by Ladies' Bible Class
The Ladies' Bible Class of the U B Church plans a fancy work sale and bake on Saturday April 11 with sale location to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Bible Class
U. B. Church
Wll
Wedding of Anna Mae Ackerman to Vin Horning
A wedding was solemnized Saturday at 11 AM at the home of Bishop Mack on East Main Street. Anna Mae Ackerman, adopted daughter of the Macks, married Vin Horning of Adamstown. Officiants included Bishop Mack Rev Noah Sauder and Rev John Mast. Attendants were Clarence Rutt and Elva Sauder. A dinner for about seventy guests followed and the couple will live on a farm near Adamstown after April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Noah H. Mack
East Main Street
Anna Mae Ack_r man
Vin Horning
Adamstown
Bishop Mack
Noah Sauder
John Mast
Belleville
Mifflin ‘County
Clarence Rutt
Elva Sauder
Forty Five Percent Off Clearance Sale Pushes Stock Rebound
Local retailer reports a fifteen day clearance started last Thursday attracting a large crowd. Inbound spring goods arriving this week promise more bargains during the next week, including a new line of spring shoes and oxfords for men and women.
Clarion Installs Fine New Press For Growth In Circulation
The Clarion has installed a modern Huber Hodgeman press to replace an old news press. The 16 plus foot plunger type machine will speed book and job work and mark the first of several improvements. Publisher C. R. Martin praised progressiveness as the office gears up for higher production. John J. Nolt of New Holland No. 3 supervised the press haul from the Philadelphia firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Huber Hodgeman
C. R. Martin
John J. Nolt
New Holland No. 3
Philadelphia
Auto hits pole near borough injuring driver’s children
A Buick roadster driven by John Marks of Lancaster, with his two children aboard, hit a telephone pole near the borough limits after steering failure. The children suffered cuts while Marks was uninjured. The car was badly damaged and later taken for repairs. The trio returned home after medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marks
Lancaster
Mr. Marks
Roy Marks
West End
Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Eastern United States
Tremors lasting 410 seconds to two minutes were reported from Boston to Louisville with New England and New York hardest hit. No major damage in the U S yet though Philadelphia windows were loosened. Quebec suffered fatalities and widespread destruction along the St Lawrence and Saquenay valleys. Continuous quakes in Susquenay noted through Monday morning.
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United States
Boston
Springfield
Mass
Albany
Detroit
Louisville
New England
New York
Philadelphia
Lake Huron
Lake Michigan
Great Lakes
Jato
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Saquenay
Susquenay
Lancaster Residents Visit Friends and Relatives Across Towns
Social notes list numerous Lancaster residents hosting or visiting family and friends on weekends and weekdays. Names include Mrs Levi R Bair Miss Mae Brubaker Ada Bard Roy Marks and others with locations such as Coatesville Lebanon East Main Street and Mechanicburg, plus occasional health update on Roy Marks recovering from typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi R. Bair
Mae Brubaker
Lancaster
William F. de. Haven
R. E. Good
Bard Adams
Ada Bard
E. L. Lessey
Thomas Farrer
Coatesville
Coatesville, Were Guests Onednesday of Mrs. Farrer
Davis C
Salome Kurtz
Margaret DeHaven
Roy Marks
East Main St
George and
Daniel Dicely
Harry Dicely
Laura Coldren
Lebanon
John Rife
Maurice
Steelton
Walter Rife
Davis C. Ranch
Elverson
John Marks
Elizabeth Marks
P. Jennie DeHaven
William F. DeHaven
J. R. Ranck
Brownstown
Freida Reiff
John Musser
Mary
F. ‘Weaver
J.F. Hope
Paul
B. Hess
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Robert Brown, SR
Trinity ‘Lutheran
Liberty Fire Company Fair
Nets Fire Company
ROD and Gun Club Meeting
Churches OF the Reformation
Trinity Lutheran
St. Stephen
Ares Series
Horning—Ackerman
the Clarion
Boro
U.S
South Carolina
Sudbury
Ont
Toronto
Candia
Denver
Paul B. Hess
Virginia Renninger
George J. Willauer
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