William McWilliams Sr. 69 dies after long illness near New Holland
William McWilliams Sr. aged 69 dies Sunday at his home near New Holland after a yearlong illness. He is survived by his wife and several children including William Roy Ross Guy and Margie plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private services were held at home followed by public services at Zeltenreichs Reformed Church and burial in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McWilliams, Sr
New Holland
Mount
Tabor
United Brethren
William
Roy and
Ross
Guy
Highspire
Lillian
George McElroy
Mechanicsburg
Margie
Mrs S H Mussleman Dies At 68 In Adams County
Mrs S H Mussleman wife of Samuel H Mussleman died at her home near Blue Ball Sunday evening after two year illness from heart trouble. She was 68 and a Mennonite church member. Survived by husband and children Ivan Ortanna Adams Co Samuel Anna Mable wife of B L Bucher Gettysburg R D 5 Adams Co Mrs Katie Geigley at home and Mrs Manne Wrenige near Earl. Funeral Thursday at 1 from home with cemetery services.
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Anna Musselman
Samuel H. Musselman
Blue Ball
Mennonite Church
Peter
Anna
Zhamerman
Ahe
Ivan
Ortanna, Adams Co
Samuel
Anna Mable
B. L
Bucher
Gettysburg
R. D
Adams Co
Katie. Geigley
Mira
Mrs Sara Miller obituary notice forms unclear text
Mrs Saka Miller 84 died Sunday morning at home. Other son listed in fragments. further details incomplete.
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Saka, Miller
Love Lessons at the Epworth League Night
The Epworth League members share humorous scenes with bashful Tommy from Ecuador and Tilly Tickle from Iceland as others study world flora and foreign cultures. Mr and Mrs Huff return from abroad amid lighthearted mischief and homesickness. Watch the Clarion for details.
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Epworth League of the Methodist
Tommy
Taddy
Ecuador
Tilly
Tickle
Iceland
Cookie
Huff
Clarion
New York Girl Dove Sennett Visits Knechts
Mr and Mrs Eugene L Knecht host Dove Sennett from New York on a Sunday visit She spent two weeks here last summer as a guest of the Knechts Dove, once seriously injured in a New York automobile accident seven weeks ago, remains at Fordham Hospital but is improving and expects discharge next week.
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Eugene L. Knecht
Dove Sennett
New York
Dove
Knecht
Fordham Hospital
W M A elects officers at United Brethren Church meeting
The W M A Society of the United Brethren Church in this borough chose its officers at the annual meeting held at Mrs Jason Rutter's home. Elected were President Mrs A Y Shirk Vice President Miss Anna M Baer Secretary Miss Anna Brubaker Secretary of Literature Mrs Charles Brown Thank Offering Secretary Mrs Earl Sandoe. Mrs L R Walters was elected delegate with an alternate to attend the May Wright Branch meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ ‘Church
Jason‘ Rutter
A. Y. Shirk
Anna M. Baer
Anna, Brubaker
Charles Brown
Earl Sandoe
Wright
Intercourse Council Initiates 21 into Order
Intercourse Council No 650 P A Fraternal Patriotic Americans held a special Saturday evening meeting in the F PAL Hall at Intercourse initiating a class of twenty one candidates. About 156 members attended with the Lancaster Council No 189 KF P A conducting the initiation. State officers present included Charles Miller Bethlehem John Herzeroeder Pittsburgh B W Brinser Philadelphia William Freeman Philadelphia A H Leslie Blaufnox Allegheny County with a regular meeting and banquet managed by P Morris.
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F. ‘Pal Hall
Intercourse
Lancaster
KF. P. A
State Board
Pennsylvania
Charles
Miller
Bethlehem
Herzeroeder
Pittsburgh
B. W. Brinser
Philadelphia
William Freeman
A.H. Leslie
Blauniox
Allegheny County
P. Morris
Daily Vacation Bible School Plans In New Holland
The Daily Vacation Bible School in New Holland plans a two week session beginning June 14 in the New Holland Eria Building. Rev L R Walters is elected President of the Board of Directors with Miss Marie Bowers as secretary and treasurer. Directors include pastors E L Lessey C G Bachman J R Walters and H O Brettle plus one Sunday School representative from each church. Prof Paul Limbert of Franklin and Marshall College assists with curriculum.
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Holland
L. R. ‘Walters
Fire Prevention Demonstration at Intercourse Fire Hall
Dr Ranck of Bird in Hand will give a public demonstration on causes and preventions of fires at the Intercourse Fire Hall on Tuesday evening March 28 at 7 30. The community is urged to attend as the event is beneficial to all with no admission.
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Ranck
Intercourse
Lions Club Meeting Set Amid March 23, 1926 Address
The Lions Club holds its semi monthly meeting on Tuesday evening March 23 1926 at New Holland House. Rev Harry B Ulrich of Lancaster is expected to deliver the address. All members are urged to attend.
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The
Lions Club
Holland House
Harry B. Ulrich
Lancaster
Dress Goods Ad Promotes New Material Line
An advertisement urges readers to explore a brand new line of dress goods promising an appealing plaster style dress and materials available locally for purchase.
Bible class entertained by Ladies at St Patrick’s Social
The Bible class of the United Brethren Church was entertained Tuesday evening by teacher Mrs William P Hoover at St Patrick's Social. About fifty people attended as vocal and instrumental music, readings, and games followed a decoratively green home. Refreshments contributed to the success of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United. ‘Brethren Church
Wm. P. Hoover
St. . Patrick's Social
Community needs spur talk of shared town projects
The writer recalls last Tuesday's twenty five suggestions for better community facilities. Key ideas include a public library, community recreation house, gymnasium, a town banquet and social hall, a school auditorium for public use, and a small meeting room, with calls to cooperate on a public project like a combined hall similar to a neighboring borough's $21000 fire hall plan. The piece urges local organizations to invest in public use buildings and dares the town to act rather than leave philanthropy to private hands.
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Jremedy
W W C T U Meeting Minutes Report
The W C T U met Tuesday evening at Mrs E C Diller's home. President Mrs Anran Roland led devotions. A White Ribbon Rally was noted and minutes from two prior meetings were read and approved. Superintendent reported temperance matters.
Local Endeavorers Eye State C E Convention in Hershey
Irene Waters of Lancaster presented the tentative program for the 12th biennial state C E Convention to be held in Hershey from June 28 to July 2. Noted speakers include Daniel A. Poling and Billy Sunday. Rev Foyd Tompkins will lead Quiet Hour. Homer Rodeheaver to direct music. six locals already registered.
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Irene Waters
Lancaster
Chocolate‘town
Hershey
Daniel A. Poling
William Hiram Foulkes
A. J. Shartle
Billy Sunday
Dan Hoover
C. E
Jesus
Trinity Lutheran Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Trinity Lutheran Church outlines Holy Week and Easter events with infant baptism on March 31 and Holy Communion on April 1 and 2. Prayer services on Good Friday, dawn service at 6:00 AM, Holy Communion at 10:30, Easter program at 7:30, plus regular services and Bible School. Union Lenten services conclude March 26 with Ray Houser delivering sermons.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church
Ray, Houser
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Pennsylvania : University
Shoes Move Into Front Display at Local Store
In a store alteration a shoe department has been relocated to the front of the shop. The change aims to highlight footwear and attract shoppers with an updated layout.
The Old District School Farce at Local High School
A two act farce The Old District School will be performed in the high school auditorium on Friday March 26. Proceeds go to the United Brethren Church Building Fund with 35 cent general admission. Reserved seats available March 28 at 6:80 PM in the school corridor and at Wright Bakery Store.
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Volunteers and Loyal Sons
United Brethren Sunday School
United Brethren Church Building Fund
Ezekiel Simpkins
Lydia Pinkham
Petey Barnum
Ben Butler
Chris Columbus
Peruna Jones
Brigham Young
Wright Bakery
Firemen's Annual Banquet Honors Volunteer History Makers
The Lancaster County Volunteer Firemen held their annual banquet at Odd Fellows Hall Lancaster with about 250 firefighters and guests. Toastmaster Frank Deen introduced speakers including ex Lieutenant Governor E B E Beidleman who urged firemen to focus on fire prevention and root causes.
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Lancaster County Volunteer Firemen
Odd Fellows Hall
West Chestnut Street
Lancaster
Hamilton
Lancaster County
Frank Deen
Claude Groff
Lampeter
Jonas K. Nisaley
East Petersbure
Paul Z. Knier
Manheim
Deen
E B. E. Beidleman
State Firemen’s Association
Beidleman
John G. Homsher
Strasburg
James B. Allman
Adams County Firemen’s Association
William Muldrew
Montgomery County Association
Imes Cresson
Norristown
George E. _Hill
Delaware County Association
John’ Young
Southeastern. ‘Firemen’s, Association
Charles ES Clarke
Personal notices list numerous weekend visitors and guests
Readers note a long parade of social calls and visits. Names include Mr Joseph Mentzer Holtwood, Miss Edna Groff Ephrata, Mr and Mrs John L Herr Lancaster, and many more in Lancaster County. Events range from Sunday calls to D A R conventions and family gatherings with relatives in Blue Ball Honey Brook Mechanicsburg Narvon and Norristown.
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Joseph Mentzer
Holtwood
Jere M. Mentzer
Edna Groff
Ephrata
Milton Groff
John L. Herr
Lancaster
Norman F. Gutekunst
Mary Diller
Blue Bail
Luther Diller
Annie Yundt
Harry
Stanley Detterline
Lewis M. Storb, Jr
Isaac H. Snader
Philadelphia
Edna Coffroad
Blues
Frank Ludwig
George B. Supplee
Richard
Robert Supplee
Honey Brook
Mary
Anna Reemsnyder
Hinkletown
James Robinson
Marie Althouse
Stanley Althouse
Strasburg
John H. Musser
R. N. Bowers
Parke Grube
Mechanicsburg
Harry Cicely
James Stauffer
Nettsville
Roland N. Klemmer
Hallie B.klemmer
Virginia Renninger
Dorothy Kirk
Norristown
Paul F. Esbenshade
Russell Hillegas
Russell Jr
Harold
E. W. Numbers
Harry Dicely
George Dicely
Narvon
Elizabeth Stauffer
Goodville
Edwin’ G. Stauffer
Lemon Troop
East Main Street
Jason Frymyer
Lescock
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McWilliams
S. H. Mussleman
Mrs
Sara Miller
Ji Oliver
Bear
New ‘York
Intercourse’ Council NO
P.A
Dana
Daily Vacation Bible School
St. Anne’s Church
A. W. Weiler
Lion Club Meeting
Ww. C. T. U. Meeting
Trinity
A. B. Sunday School
Fred Bowers
Harvey S. Bowers
Margaret Rybackk
Rahns
B. F. Nolt
Brid Bert
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