Beets Fatal Fire Claims Life Of 81 Year Old Woman Near Mascot
Mrs Fannie Zook eighty one of Skelp Level near Mascot died six hours after a kettle of beets on an open stove ignited her clothing. Her daughter in law Mrs Amos D Zook beat out the flames but was slightly burned. Coroner ruled accidental death. She leaves husband Joel Zook and numerous children and grandchildren. Funeral held at her home and burial in Myer's cemetery near Bareville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Zook
Skelp Level
Mascot
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lancaster
Amos D. Zook
Walter N. Keylor
Leola
Joel Zook
White Horse
Andrew Diener
France
Nash
Annie
Jacob Zook
Gap
Amos D
Jacob
Conshohocken
Barbara
Samuel
Morgantown
Joel
Grantsville
David
Isaac
Christiana
Sullivan
Myer’s Cemetery
Bareville
C E Society to Sponsor Easter Sunrise Service
The Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren church will sponsor an Easter Sunrise Service at 6 30 a m on the church lawn or indoors if weather fails. Speaker J Allan Ranch of Bonebrake Theological Seminary Dayton Ohio will lead with trumpet music and congregational singing. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church
J. Allan Ranch
Bonebrake Theological Seminary
Dayton
Ohio
Veterans to be Entertained at Coatesville Hospital
Conestoga Post No 662 American Legion and auxiliary plan a Sunday visit to a government hospital near Place to entertain veterans. The group will depart the Legion Home at 1 30 p m for the Coatesville hospital event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville Hospital
Conestoga
American Legion and Auxiliary
Coatesville
Government Hospital
Place
Legion
To Show Film at Goodville Fire Hall on March 80
A thrilling farm romance Hidden Harvest will be shown at the Goodville Fire Hall Tuesday March 80 at 7 30 p m. The feature interests dairymen and poultrymen with sponsor D G Weidman a Cedar Lane and Blue Ball coal lumber and feeds dealer inviting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodville
D .G. Weidman
Cedar Lane
Blue Ball
Hauling Firm Plans HQ at Former Martin Site Route 73
Notice states after April 1 the operator will establish headquarters for local and long distance hauling at the business location formerly run by Moses M. Martin on Route 73 leading to Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses M. Martin
Reading
Loss of 125000 High School in Upper Leacock Fire
The Upper Leacock township high school at Leola was destroyed by fire, with water shortages hampering efforts. Estimated loss runs 125000 to 130000, while some books and furniture were saved. Classes to resume Monday across temporary sites for 825 pupils. Principal is Prof. Charles A. Ressel. Fire crews from New Holland Eden Witmer Mechanicsburg Bareville aided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Leacock Township
Leola
Jacob B. Myers
Daniel G. Stoltzfus
J. Bernard Myer
William Bard
Harry Kephart
Latimer Keeler
Harold Landis
Claude McCarty
Rossmere School
Bareville Fire Hall
Zion Lutheran Church
Mechanicsburg
Leola Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles A. Ressel
Lancaster
New Holland
Eden
Witmer
Bareville
Julia's Wife 3 Act Play Opens Tuesday
Rehearsals for the three act comedy Julia's Wife sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary of New Holland near Coatesville raise funds for disabled veterans. Performances at the government hospital high school auditorium March 30 and 31 at 8 15 p m feature a large cast with Helene Weaver Paul Kochel Harry Irons and others plus a piano solo by Miss Missouri Varns. The Australian ballet and Old Village Choir participate in the production with listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
American Legion Auxiliary of
New Holland
Government Hospital
Coatesville
Helene Weaver
Uncle Dave
Paul Kochel
Griggs
Harry Irons
Robert Witmer
Mandy
Mayme Kochel
Christopher
Isaac W. Cauller
Alfred
Henry R .Fenninger
Harry
Fred Ranck
Tom
Amos Seldomridge
Sally
Dunlap
Matilda
Obituary of Mrs Mary V Firing Of Elverson
Mrs Mary V Firing wife of Rev H A Firing died at her home in Elverson on Wednesday March 24 from complications She was daughter of the late Mathias and Katharine Bowman Survived by five children Minnie wife of Samuel Wise Myrtle wife of Charles Houck Martin Diem Marcus D Diem and Lottie wife of David Cairns Twenty five grandchildren two great grandchildren and two brothers William Bowman and Marcus Bowman Funeral services at Pine Swamp Evangelical Congregational church at 2 pm Saturday March 27 Interment in Pequea Baptist church cemetery Friends may call at U G Mauger funeral home Warwick today from 7 to 830 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary V. Firing
H.A. Firing
Elverson
Mathias
Katharine Mellinger Bowman
Minnie
Samuel Wise
Maytown
Myrtle
Charles Houck
East Nantmeal Township
Martin Diem
Alert
Lancaster County
Marcus D. Diem
Gap
Lottie
David Cairns
White Horse
William Bowman
Marcus Bowman
Lancaster City
Pine Swamp Evangelical Congregational Church
Pequea Baptist Church
U. G. Mauger Funeral Home
Warwick
Easter Cantata at United Brethren Church
The combined choirs will present The Living Hope an Easter Cantata by J F Ohl during the Easter Sunday service at 730 pm Part I highlights the resurrection as the climactic work Part II expresses the believer s hope that death is no more The pastor will speak on Christ Our Life Serena R Groff is organist and choir directress Soloists include soprano Mrs V Leon Smith tenor C Clarence Ruess and baritone Paul M Russell The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
J. F. Ohl
Christ
Serena R. Groff
V. Leon Smith
C. Clarence Ruess
Paul M. Russell
Baby smothering death near Landisville reported
Eleven month old John F Heisey, son of Menno and Florence Heisey of Manheim R1 near Landisville, was found smothered in his bed by his mother at 11 p m Tuesday. Dr D W Martin declared him dead. Deputy Coroner Fred Koser ruled accidental death. Parents survive with grandparents in East Petersburg and New Holland. Services set for 2 p m Saturday at home and 2:30 p m at East Petersburg Mennonite Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Heisey
Menno
Florence Frank Heisey
Manheim
R. 1
Landisville
D. W. Martin
Fred Koser
East Petersburg
Hary Frank
Susan Heisey Esbenshade
New Holland
Death services for Wilmer C Green at Free Will Baptist Church
Wilmer C Green thirty five of No 1 Millers Court died from internal injuries after a rock fell on him while working on a PWA project in the stone quarry near Paradise Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday at the Free Will Baptist Church New Holland R 2 Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer C. Green
Millers’ Court
PWA
Paradise
Free Will Baptist Church
New Holland
Return From Florida Vacation Residents Visit In Florida
Return From Florida Mrs. John B. Miller and Mrs. David H. Styer of this borough have returned home after a month's vacation in Florida. They visited Miami West Lake Wales and St. Petersburg during their stay in Orangeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Miller
David H. Styer
Florida
Miami
West Lake
Wales
St. Petersburg
Orangeland
Library Closed Today In New Holland
The New Holland Public Library will be closed today for Good Friday, delaying normal services and access to books and materials. Patrons are advised to plan around the closure and return items by the next open day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Public Library
Granted Letters for East Earl Paradise and Manheim Townships
Granted letters of administration and executorship for several estates in Lancaster County. Clayton M. Martin of East Earl township appointed administrator of B. Frank Martin of East Earl. Mark P. Clark of Strasburg and J. Eby Clark of Paradise township named administrators of B. B. Clark of Paradise. John L. Smoker of Manheim township named executor of Christian K. Smoker of Upper Leacock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton M. Martin
East Earl Township
B. Frank Martin
Mark P. Clark
Strasburg Township
J. Eby Clark
Paradise Township
B. B. Clark
John L. Smoker
Manheim Township
Christian K. Smoker
Upper Leacock Township
Old Oaken Bucket snow woes and village misadventures
The article recalls a major snowstorm in the eastern town causing highway disruption and protest over cleanup efforts. It recounts Mrs Mary Kitner of Blue Ball getting stranded and slipping into drifts on Roberts Avenue while visiting friends. A rumor about a local minister washing his car is debunked. the minister only bought a new car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kitner
Blue Ball
For Sale McCormick-Deering Tractor 10 20 and Plow
McCormick Deering Tractor 10 20 and plow offered for sale at reasonable price by STYER and EVANS of New Holland Pennsylvania. Local dealer advertises reliable farm equipment with prompt response and delivery options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick-Deering
Styer & Evans
New Holland
Churches Plan Easter Services With Choirs Pageants
Eastertide activities unfold across local churches with special programs. Trinity Lutheran hosts a 7:00 pm pageant featuring a garden scene, a centurion tale, and musical selections by adult and primary departments. United Church of Brethren reports baptisms and new members, with cantata The Living Hope and sunrise service at 6:30 am, plus Easter services and Holy Communion.
Historians Plan to Honor F Melsheimer in Lancaster
Lancaster County Historical Society will host a Friday evening meeting at 307 North Duke Street Lancaster on April 2 at 7 30. The paper on Frederick Valentine Melsheimer will be read by Luther Heisey of Lancaster. Melsheimer served as Lutheran pastor in New Holland 1785 to 1789 and helped establish the local common school in December 1787. He later taught languages at Franklin College Lancaster and was elected college president in 1788. A memorial marker for Rev Melsheimer may be placed by the society this fall with New Holland cited as a fitting site. New Holland residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County Historical Society
Duke Street
Lancaster
Frederick Valentine Melsheimer
M Luther Heisey
New Holland
Melsheimer
Hanover
Franklin College
Colleg
Safe blowers rob Goodville post office and hardware store
State Troopers report a Tuesday night explosion ripped the Goodville post office safe inside a hardware store. About 300 dollars in cash, stamps, money orders and a personal check belonging to Wm S Stroman were taken along with savings books deeds and other papers. A neighbor heard a whistle around 2 am suggesting a lookout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodville
Wm.s. Stroman
Reading
Stroman
Stromans
Samuel Todd
Zeltenreich Church To Hold Confirmation Service
Zeltenreich Reformed Church will hold a confirmation service Sunday evening at 7 30. The Catechetical Class will be admitted to church membership by the rite of confirmation. Pastor Rev C G Bachman will be assisted by Deacon J Roger Miller who helped in catechization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeltenreich Reformed Church
C. G. Bachman
J. Roger Miller
Liberty Fire Company Hosts County Firemen at March Meeting
Liberty Fire Company will entertain Lancaster County Firemen's Association at the High School auditorium this evening at 7:40. President George S. Good delivers the welcome. Prof. C W Maser of Lancaster performs magic. A string orchestra provides music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Fire Company
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
George S. Good
C. W. Maser
Lancaster
Lions Club hosts York delegation and marker project
New Holland Lions Club hosted a York Club delegation led by President B H Shriner with Rev Fred W Hoffman and others while District Governor J Harvey Shue urged contest leaders to win honors. The club approved sponsoring a memorial marker to the Lancaster County Historical Society and announced members and upcoming events including April 27 entertainment by the Business and Professional Women's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Gaige
Millersville State Teachers College
New Holland Lions Club
Charles S. Zwally
James Buchanan
York Club
B. H. Shriner
Fred W. Hoffman
John L. Snyder
Leonard Griffith
J. Harvey Shue
New Holland Club
R. E. Whitmore
Melsheimer Memorial Tablet
Lancaster County Historical Society
New Holland
Lion Club
Henry R. Fenninger
C. B. Townsley
C. G. Bachman
C. M. Diller
E. B. Weber
Wilford G. Stauffer
Ordination Services Held at New Holland Mennonite Church
Paul Lauder of the New Holland Mennonite congregation was ordained to the Mennonite ministry in a Sunday afternoon service led by Bishop John M. Sauder with Bishops Noah H. Mack and Henry Lutz assisting. Rev. Sauder oversees the Tampa mission and will soon return there. Lauder formerly taught at New Holland High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lauder
New Holland Mennonite Church
John M. Sauder
Weaverland
Noah H. Mack
Henry Lutz
Sauder
Tampa
Florida
Lauder
New Holland High School
Easter Services at Hellers Church Plan Holy Week Observance
Easter at Heller's Church follows Palm Sunday at Salem Reformed with Good Friday service at 7 30 p m and a late evening service of Psalms prayers and readings led by Rev. Fred D Pentz The sermon titled What Does the Cross Mean to Me will be delivered Holy Communion is set for Easter Sunday at 10 00 a m Church school service is at 9 00 a m and the Easter festival for the church school at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Reformed Church
Heller’s
Fred D. Pentz
Church School
Baptism and Reception at Rancks United Brethren Church
Rev. F. C. Aungst will lead baptism and reception of new members at Rancks United Brethren Church on Saturday evening with an evening service tonight. Holy Communion will be commemorated on Friday night and observed during the service.
Card of Thanks for Herbert R Musselman
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and the beautiful floral offerings in our bereavement for Herbert R Musselman husband and father. -Mrs Mildred S Musselman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert R. Musselman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fannie Zook Zook
C. E. Society
Upper Leacock High School
Julia’s
Legion Auxiliary
Australian Ballet
Burgess John Mentzer
John Renninger
Ira Bair
M. D. Good
Norman Gutekunst
C. F. Yost
Amos Mentzer
James Davis
Michael Grant
W. R. Piersol
Clinton Fritz
Fred Masonee
William Kochel
George Townsley
George Good
S. E. Irons
Old Village
E. H. Metford
Harold Bensinger
Clyde Bra
Wilmer C. Green Services
Commonwealth
Roberts Avenue
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sunday School Orchestra
Helen Donmoyer
Bobby Esbenshade
Bobby Dommel
Playlet
Betty Yost
Anna Webster
Weaver Hagey
John Webster
Peggy Wenger
Elsie
Catherine Schaeffer
Eleanor Knecht
Ernest Kroeck
Jacob Kauffman
Octavia
Nesta
Rhea
Flavia
Margaret Ulrich
Betty Stief
Dorothy Yost
Dorothy Detterline
Jerry Wolfe
Leona Brenneman
April Lammey
Spencer Esbenshade
Willis Shirk
Jacob Hooker
John Storb
Nancy
James Ulrich
Joyce Mellinger
U. B. Church
Quincy
F. C. Aungst
Living Hope
J. Allen Ranch
Bonebrake Seminary
Ranch
Aungst
F. Melsheimer
M. Luther Heisey
New Holland Lutheran
Goodville P. D
Zeltenreich Church
County Group
Marker
Ranck’s
Mildred S. Musselman
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