Dr C S Swope speaks at Lan caster Bible classes rally
Dr Charles Swope president of West Chester State Teachers College was guest speaker at the sixth anniversary rally of the Lancaster County Federation of Men's Bible Classes. He urged Bible study to place God first and called today’s heritage international as well as national.
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Charles 8. Swope
West Chester State Teachers College
Lancaster County Federation of Men’s
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Swope
God
C. G. Bachman
Edward Schotzberger
Federation
Alfred Thomas
St. Paul’s M. E. Church
Lancaster
Bachman
A. L. Eby
J. R. McAkley
Pequea Presbyterian Church
John Burkhart
Church of Christ
Florence Bair
First Baptist Church
Joseph Montgomery
Wyncote
National and State Federations
John L. Brown
Philadelphia
W. B. Armstrong
George H. Snyder
Glenside
Hatboro
Plain Folks to Give History of Objectives in Education
The Clarion announces a new series on educational problems affecting plain people. The first article will reveal plain folks attitudes toward educational programs and their history of objectives in education.
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the Clarion
Licensed to Wed Edwin Hilton and Susie Good
The notice records a marriage license issued to Edwin Hilton of New Holland Route 1 and Susie Good of East Earl Route 1. No additional details are provided.
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Edwin Hilton
New Holland
Susie Good
East Earl
King's Daughters Circle Flower Show Trip Group
A large group from the vicinity joined a Philadelphia Flower Show tour sponsored by the Loyal Workers' Circle of King's Daughters of this borough. The trip, arranged by Mrs. Amos R. Good, included many named members from town and nearby communities.
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Philadelphia
Loyal Workers’ Circle
King’s Daughters
Amos R. Good
Jonathan Martin
Walter C. Herr
Charles Brown
R. E. Whitmore
Amos Zuck
Wilford St
Uncle Jack and His Gang Come to New Holland High
WEEU radio favorites are set for a program in the New Holland High School auditorium on Tuesday evening March 28. The Liberty Fire Company sponsors the event and will sell candy during the intermission and beforehand. The program has drawn sizable crowds in other nearby towns.
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Uncle Jack
WEEU
New Holland High School
Liberty Fire Company
Trenton Minister Accepts Call to Trinity Lutheran
Rev. George W. Wilt of Trenton New Jersey has accepted a call to Trinity Lutheran Church and will assume duties May 15. He served eight years as pastor at St. Bartholomew's Church in Trenton, his first charge after ordination. He is married with two children.
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George W. Wilt
Trenton
N. J
Trinity Lutheran Church
Torough
Wilt
St. Bartholomew’s Church
Weaver purchases New Holland Theatre jewelry stock
Warren W. Weaver of Gap took possession of the jewelry business in the New Holland Theatre building after purchasing the stock and fixtures from William H Dorwart. Weaver, with ten years in Coatesville jewelry stores, is married and has a five year old son.
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Warren W. Weaver
Gap
William H Dorwart
New Holland Theatre
Weaver
Coatesville
Tobacco and the Methodist Ministry in Lancaster
The March 23 1889 issue reports at Lancaster annual conference ministers face a tobacco abstinence question and the bishop hopes for a clean ministry. The piece notes town dogs cited for removal and a New Holland House beer schooner practice. East Earl schools hosted three Russians with cinnamon bears as zoology lessons, amid attendance questions.
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Lancaster
Clarion
New Holland House
East Earl Township
Sunda
Wood W. Mentzer Obituary in this Borough
Wood W. Mentzer sixty four of 317 Brimmer Avenue died at his home at 2 a m Friday from a complication of diseases. He was a son of the late John and Margaret Foreman Mentzer and a member of the New Holland I O O F. He was a house decorator. Survived by his wife Anna Patton Mentzer a son Charles at home brothers Horace Lancaster Charles Columbia John New Holland and sister Mrs Selinda Hemphill Lancaster. One granddaughter also survives. Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday at 2 p m with interment in St Stephen Reformed cemetery this borough.
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Wood W. Mentzer
Brimmer Avenue
John
Margaret Foreman Mentzer
New Holland I. O. O. F
Anna Patton Mentzer
Charles
Horace
Lancaster
Charles Columbia
New Holland
Selinda Hemphill
St Stephen Reformed Cemetery
Miss Anna Cook Dies of Pneumonia in Coatesville
Anna Cook 81 died at Coatesville Hospital at 10 a m Tuesday from pneumonia. Daughter of Isaac and Catherine Cook of New Holland she spent most of her life there and was the last of her family. Interment in Honey Brook Methodist Episcopal Cemetery today at 3 p m.
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Anna Cook
Coatesville Hospital
Isaac
Catherine Cook
New Holland
Honey Brook Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Local G O P Club Backs Wrestling Meet
The Young Men's Republican Club of New Holland approves supporting the County Young Republicans in promoting a professional wrestling event at Maple Grove arena on April 24. Glenn Wright and Charles Landid entertained after the business session, with refreshments served. next meeting set for April 17 in the Farmers National Bank basement.
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Young Men’s Republican Club
New Holland
American Légion
County
Young Republicans
Maple Grove
Glenn Wright
Charles Landis
Farmers National Bank
Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs John Good in New Holland
Mr and Mrs John Good of New Holland announce the birth of a son at home on Saturday. Mrs Good is Beatrice Slack daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Slack of Intercourse.
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John Good
New Holland
J. Paul Sauder to Speak at Js Event
J Paul Sauder is set to address the gathering with remarks on current topics. The event agenda includes a brief introduction and a Q A session with Sauder limiting time for questions.
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J. Paul Sauder
Springtime Mischief And Rural Anecdotes In Gordonville
Gentle musings on spring chores mix with humorous local vignettes from Gordonville. A farmer buys an Allis-Chalmers tractor then needs a car to free it. a goldfish eating scandal prompts ribbing about college traditions. a shopping trip ends with a joke about eggs and onions in the home.
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Walter Witwer
Emery Witwer
Gordonville, R. 2
Allis-Chalmers
Gap Centralized School to Present Operetta Lazy Town
Gap Centralized School will present the operetta Lazy Town by Grant Schaefer on March 31 and April 1 in Gap Hall under the direction of Miss Kathryn Sheaffer Music Supervisor Salisbury Township schools. Cast includes Hetty Pennock Alma Henry Robert Yoder John Hostetter Jack Hess Richard Stoltzfus Melvin Weir Dorothy Dunlap Lois Hartzler Margaret Hostetter Marie Mentaur Peggy Foulke Arlene Detwiler with various choruses and helpers listed.
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Gap
Grant Schaefer
A. J. Adams
Kurtz
Kathryn Sheaffer
Salisbury Township
William Trout
Alice Trout
Esther Groff
Betty Stoltzfus
Melvin Martin
Jimmy Foulke
Guy Roomme
Robert Byler
Evangelistic services draw large crowds at United Brethren church
The Evangelistic services opened Sunday evening at United Brethren church attract large crowds. The Happy Clarks radio gospel group assists and broadcasts daily at 10 30 a m from WGAL Lancaster. Services run nightly 7 30 p m through April 2 with one Monday break. Rev. Frank C Aungst preaches tonight The Great Decision and Saturday Changing One s Mind Everyone is welcome to attend.
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United Brethren Church
Happy Clarks
Radio Gospel Singers
WGAL
Lancaster
Frank C. Aungst
Come and Join Class Plans for Annual Banquet
The Come and Join Class of St Stephen Reformed Sunday School met Tuesday at the homes of Miss Alta Witmer and Mrs Samuel Stokes. The annual banquet will be held April 18 at 6 30 p m at the American Legion Home with Legion Auxiliary serving. After a Bible Quiz games and refreshments followed hosted by Alta Witmer Mrs Samuel Stokes and Mrs Esther Beck.
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St. Stephen Reformed Sunday School
Alta Witmer
Samuel Stokes
Charles W. Good
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Esther Beck
Local students and pageant winners excel in higher education
Miss Virginia Dunlap and Miss Dorothy Mohler returned from New York City after postgraduate work at the International Beauty Shop Convention held at the Hotel Pennsylvania. James A. Gilfillan, a Franklin and Marshall senior, ranks among the ten highest in his class per Dean Richard W. Bomberger. B. Frank Herr of Gordonville, a junior, also ranks among the top ten.
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Virginia Dunlap
Dorothy Mohler
New York City
Pennsylvania
James A. Gilfillan
Franklin and Marshall College
Richard W. Bomberger
B. Frank Herr
Gordonville
Local Scouts Mark 22nd Anniversary with awards
The New Helland Box Scout celebrated its 22nd anniversary in the school auditorium on Tuesday night. James Evans received two badges, Clyde Mart and Paea Zimmerman earned tenderfoot technology, Frank Bair got a fourth attendance bar, and Bobby Steffy earned a two seat attendance bar. Explorer badges went to George Storb Bob Ames Dick Kurtz Joe Kurtz and Frank Bair. Senior scouts included Gilbert Stauffer Harry Russell Carl Weaver and Bob Steffy. Troop 1 Lincoln and Troop 16 Lancaster were represented.
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Neetseth Scot
James Evans
Clyde Mart
Paea’ Zimmerman
Frank Bair
Gilbert Stauffer
Harry Russell
Carl Weaver
Bob Steffy
Lincoln
Lancaster
Notice to Fishermen License Sale at Groff's
Fishermen are urged to obtain their fishing licenses at Groff's without delay. The notice emphasizes immediate processing to avoid delays.
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Groff’s
Community group seeks support for regional sports movement
Local athletic association urges civic cooperation to promote competitive sports, train talent, and boost youth participation. Mentioned are plans to back a unified league across town and surrounding areas, with involvement from churches and clubs to sustain athletic programs.
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Furtheanes
Ursted
Tae Hove
Eeu Matside
Astron Association
Hirge
Wright Bakery Proprietor Recovering After Fire Truck Fall
R. H. Wright, proprietor of The Wright Bakery and active fireman, is recovering from a severe head injury after a fall from a Liberty Fire Company truck en route to a small fire at the home of Robert Pheuck Saturday morning about 9 o’clock. He suffered a deep cut on the left forehead and significant shock.
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Returee Wristt
Wright Bakery
Liberty Fire Company
Robert Pheuck
Ephrata Editor Recovers After Hospital Operation
Ephrata newspaper editor Fred R. Janda is hospitalized at Lancaster General after an operation performed last week. He is reported to be in stable condition and resting as he recovers.
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Fred R. Janda
Ephrata
Lancaster General Hospital
Spring Renewal Amid Global Tensions and Diplomacy
A newspaper column weighs the Marching nations and democratic options as Germany advances on Czechoslovakia and seeks gains in Europe and Africa. It cites sanctions by the United States and Britain, considers boycott as the fix, and ends with a call to welcome spring and nature as a counterpoint to conflict.
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Dr.c.s. Swope
West Chester State College
Wed
King’s Daughters Circle
Samuel Ranck
Melvin Myers
Mechanicsburg
Wayne Martin
Martin Witmer
Burkhart
Goodville
Frank Andes
Diamond Station
John Futer
Marion Seifred
Narvon
Horace Warner
Samuel Gerhart
Mary Gehr
Horace Martin
Daniel Groff
Harry E
Trinity Lutheran
Miss Anna Cook
G.O.P
Paul Saude Sprues
Jonah
Istill
Walter
Chevry
Earl Sensenig
West Main Street
Earl
Gap Hall
Brownies
Elwood Kauffman
Jay Hewes
Alvin Lapp
Rodney Fisher
Clyde Henry
Leon Scott
Jimmy Clark
Dolls
Kathleen Denlinger
Jane Coates
Martha Lapp
Ann Pennock
Loretta Hendershett
Deorethy Summers
Janet Summers
Kathryn Stoltzfus
Mary Tshudy
Joan Lippold
Lewis Kramer
Eskimos
Earl Umble
Charity Hunsecker
John Wellhauser
Fhbert Walker
Junior Treut
David Mochul
Doris Parrish
Patsy Zimmerman
Doerothy Woerner
Joan Sherrill
Thelma Trage
Marie Shirk
Geraldine Sivle
Anna Louis Kathleen Clark
Jane Summers
Jacqueline Lippold
Verna McPhillip
George Waorst
Richard Diller
William Stoltaine
Charles Groff
Candle Lighters
Trene Welk
Gloria Davis
Gladys Slayimaker
Peretti Slaymaker
Betty Souders
Ruth Amble
Pauline Neuhausy
Phelen Sher
Betty Work
Glady
Trae
Elizabeth Scott Thoma Hewes
Normal Patterson
Dee Chiwss
Muriel Fryer
Dacntz
Maldred Chork
Betty Moller
Fite Blankether Parrish
Rochard Parrish
James Cauller
Doris Hear
Guess Ammon
James Scott
Lerrsine Maret
Kathleen
Martine Arlene Breider
Calvin Sweigart
Dewey Marsh
Calvin Horn
Sylvan 9
Supker
Lester Welk
Sadie Smoker
Hetty Blank
Betty Hunsecker
Mars Fisher
Eleanor Wilson
Hetty Jane Shirk
Bernard Diem
Robert Miller
The
U. B. Church
Charles Lewis
Lester Martin
Harold Bensinger
George 8. Good
Helen Warner
Anna Musselman
William Kurtz
Amos Mentzer
Chester Myers
Robert Witmer
Helland
Cee
Uthaness
R. H. Wright
Germany
Czecho-Slovakia
Rumania
Memel
Danzig
Italy
France
Africa
Suez Canal
Britain
Russia
Poland
Turkey
Hitler
United States
Prague
United
Southlands
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