28 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1924
Page
1
Mrs Harbison of 826 Lime Street Lancaster died Monday morning from a complication of illnesses. She was born in the borough and was a member of Trinity Fatheran church. Survived by her husband and children Martha at home Harold and Frank of Lancaster. Four grandchildren also survive.
Mrs Israel Musser aged 71 died Monday at her home one mile south of Bowmansville. Survived by husband and children Reuben near Erie Hill Susie wife of William Bowmansville Isabella wife of Joseph Bowman Alleghenyville Isaac Lancaster Emma wife of Garson Gehman Adamstown Israel New Holland Aaron Amos Bowmansville. Funeral Thursday at 1 pm at home and 1 30 pm Mennonite church Bowmansville with burial in adjoining cemetery.
A pageant on four-fold life will be presented in Martin Auditorium Y M C A building Lancaster on April 10. The prior show filled the Y M C A Auditorium to capacity and promises to be worth seeing. Tickets priced twenty five cents are on sale by the Young People’s officers of District 13.
A meeting at Trinity Lutheran church on Tuesday evening April first will discuss reviving interest in the Sunday School League project. The plan aims to eliminate obstructions from last year, field four balanced teams, and boost town finances and publicity through game profits. Church participation is urged to benefit the community and uphold true sportsmanship.
Reading fragments show a mention of a July 13 event titled the annual festival. The text is incomplete but indicates scheduling details for a community celebration.
A fragment lists fabrics and textiles including shirtings, ginghams, cottonade, moleskin, gable linens, and diapers. The ad mentions Harris Bros and Company as the seller.
A Lancaster County Sunday conference at the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster runs through Sunday with sessions from 7:30 p m and 9 a m. Miss Esther Williams leads youth groups and outlines a fourfold life service focused on Christian outreach amid discussions on youth hazards. Delegates hear talks by Rev. Bonsall and Anna May Frank, with organized department plans for New Holland and demonstrations of fourfold activities led by county U P council members. Lunch and a social hour include games in the parish gym and a large supper served by the Ladies Aid Society registering 265 attendees.
St Stephen church announces morning and evening services with a Sunday school session and catechetical instruction. The ministers theme is The Privileges of the Kingdom and the evening focus Our Great Exemplar. Special music includes a morning choir and an evening Men's Choir with an automobile race note amid Sunday school events.
Well attended services last Sunday at Trinity with vibrant Sunday school and morning service. The pastor attended a Synod meeting and will report on Sunday morning. Also listed is a new frame dwelling for rent on New Street in New Holland Borough.
Levi Weaver resigns as wire chief of the Enterprise Telephone and Telegraph Company to join Sayder Auto Company as office manager. Willis Shetzley of the borough takes over the wire chief role. Weaver served twelve years, leaving friendly ties and well wishes from colleagues.
Groffy SAYS notes will pay 4 1-2 cents per pound for sized fillers and 3 1-2 cents for unsized fillers. They buy clean trash if based in paper and receive at their warehouse Saturdays. Also, A B Groff & Sons advertises moving to New Holland on April 1 to 206 East Main Street and will buy all junk with phone 876.
A large assortment of hats and caps is displayed in city stores with every style and color available. Rubinson advertises a wide range to attract shoppers.
Preparatory service noted for Saturday at 2 80 P M. Holy Communion to be conducted at Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church with details from the East Parish notice.
Fragmentary listing notes Lingette fabric in multiple colors with irregular quality. Mentions 89 per yard price and references a Rubinson entry.
A 1924 Jowett model was reportedly won for sale in the New Era listing. The item is described as never used and offered at a cheap price.
A meeting in Lancaster drew fourteen teams including New Holland Quarryville Seventh Ward Denver and United States Asbestos. Most representatives favored using at least five home talent players while some opposed paid imports. John Meliane of the Seventh Ward was tasked to invite teams to another meeting Friday night.
New Holland plans an independent club to compete with top teams like Harrisburg Giants and Stetsons after a local athletic association meeting. Manager Becker announced signees Nig Hart Oscar Shertzer Raffynsberger Pop Keeler Shorty Milfert Dutch Hildebrand and potential additions Rabbit Pete Nubby Weaver. borough aims to place New Holland in county limelight.
Lancaster troop marks seventh anniversary with a lively program at the St Stephen Reform Church headquarters. Chief Greenhawk is praised as a veteran scout while snakes and nature demonstrations delight attendees. Present from Lancaster include Frank Greenhawk, A Lillian Bohan, John Fritz, Albert Kendig, Norman Sheaffer, and several scouts.
Dresses for ladies and children offered at splendid values by Rubinson with emphasis on washable ginghams and affordable stock for all ages and sizes.
The Clarion shows a monster egg laid by a Black Minorca from the Pape's pedi greed stock owned by J A Martin of East Main Street. The egg weighs four and a half ounces, measures seven inches around the middle and eight inches at the ends, and lacks a double yolk. Candling confirms no double yolk. The egg is viewable at this office.
Ad expresses a dandy line of shoes for men women and children. Highlights exclusive models from S Rubinson and promotes variety for all wearers.
The boys of St. Stephen Reformed Sunday School Junior Department walked to the Welsh Mountains last Sunday afternoon. They rode by trolley to Blue Ball and then continued on foot. Watson Morris led the group as the department’s teacher.
Tickets selling fast as a record crowd is expected for the Senior High School three act comedy drama All on Account of Polly to be presented in Harner's Theatre tonight Friday March 28. The cast includes Ralph Beverly Edgar Leed Baldwin Beverly Lloyd Groff Peter Flartleiph Harold Overly Silas Young Harold Kauffman Harkins Geo Good Polly Perkins Eleanor Warner Jane Beverly Hortense Beverly Edna Stauffer Geraldine Beverly Grace Davis Mrs H Fatherstone A Dufender for Mrs C Chadfield Romaine Riggs Mrs Stetsoy Margaret Moore Kathryn Lewin Miss Benebrant Mary Overly Vera Hutchinson.
A birthday party was given at the home of Mrs. Vicky Martin in honor of her daughter Emma on March 22. Guests listed include Ruth Griffith, Margaret Moore, Rhoda Mentzer, Myrtle Harsh, and many others. gifts were received and thanks sent, with games music and refreshments.
This week Harris Bros. & Co. highlights arrivals including 150 suits for men and boys, Oxfords for ladies and men, spring coats, dresses for ladies and misses, corsets, stockings, 2000 yards dress gingham, dress shirts, hats and caps for men and boys, and ladies kid gloves. New ladies hats also featured.
E N Burkholder announces purchase of fillers at 4.5 cents per pound for good sized and 8.5 cents per pound for unsized fillers. Clean trash accepted if based in paper. Items may be delivered to Burkholder and Hooker’s warehouse or the farm near Earl Union School House.
Miss Emily Rutter, daughter of Mr and Mrs E N Rutter of East Main street, was taken Monday afternoon to Lancaster General Hospital for an appendicitis operation. She reportedly passed the operation successfully and is progressing well.
Residents near Liberty Fire Hall North Railroad Avenue note a long term bird nesting behavior. The creature pecks at the steel casing and visits daily while reportedly believed to attract insects with its winged beak and hollow sound from the vicinity.
The officers met March 24 at President Raaset S. Groff's home with all officers present. They discussed extending organized classes and departments in Sunday Schools and plans to organize a district council in May.
Auto owners in Weaver New Holland Pa are urged to have their vehicles painted now. The shop offers quality work plus new tops and side curtains that slide and open with doors.
A local store promotes a new line of men’s, young men’s, and boys’ suits claiming the latest style and top quality. Prices are advertised as unequalled to attract customers to view the collection.
Local listing notes a line of crepes and spring summer underwear at Rubinson in Ephrata Pa. Mentioned prices include 1 cent per yard and a claim of improving quality and value with festive stylings and new items.
A clipped inventory note highlights new spring dress shirts in English Broadcloth, with colors and styles featuring the arver term and rubinson branding, indicating a fashion update of limited details.
A long list of visitors and relatives from Lancaster, Ephrata, Millersville, Philadelphia, and nearby towns spent weekends or Sundays with family and friends. Names include Mrs Hastiand, Mrs Hammond, Miss Rohrer, Mr Kreider, Miss Becker, Miss Gilfillan, the Weaver family, Miss Sander, Ludwig Pflaumer, Elwood Wolfskill, Lydia Buchwalter, Miss Hortranft, Ralph Brendle, Amos Dunlap, J Smory Bowers, and many others visiting from Kinzer, Red Weil, Honey Brook, and Leola with local households in Kirzer, Terre Hill, and Reamstown.
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