Major Weaver Promoted at Randolph Field Texas Columnist
The columnist promoted at Randolph Field Texas has risen from Captain to Major a rank earned since 1940 in the School of Aviation Medical Corps. Major Weaver formerly practiced at Blue Ball and is son of Mr and Mrs Newton M Weaver of Lancaster. He authors Past the Blue Pencil column and earns congratulations.
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Randolph Field
Texas
School of Aviation Medical Corps
Weaver
Newton M. Weaver
Lancaster
Historic Lancaster Lutheran Conference at New Holland Church
The Lancaster Conference of the Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania and Adjacent States met at New Holland Church with Rev. Geo W Wilt hosting. Muhlenbergs preached, four local congregations traced to 1730 and service across generations. Rev Harold C Fry was re elected president and Rev Harner Middleaworth named secretary.
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Trinity
Lancaster
Lutheran Ministerium of
Pennsylvania
Geo. W. Wilt
New Holland
Henry
Muhlenberg
Muhlenbergs
Harold C. Fry
Shiremanstown
Harner
Middleaworth
Hershey
Suc
Acknowledgment of Thanks from Mrs Adam Sweigart
Mrs Adam Sweigart expresses sincere thanks for the beautiful flowers cards and visits from friends and neighbors during a recent stay at Lancaster General Hospital.
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Lancaster General Hospital
Mabicene
Minstrel Shows as American Defense Entertainment
Civil defense page notes Minstrel shows as an American form of entertainment to boost defense fundraisers. It lists dates Tuesday and Wednesday the 12th and 13th at New Holland High School Auditorium with participants joining the armed forces. Also outlines air raid wardens meeting and relief efforts including Red Cross dressings and nurse aide courses.
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Webster
Forces of Fue
Pation Vaneta
New Holland High School
Defense of America
C.g. Bachman
New Holland Fitness Committee Plans Local Recreation
A meeting of the Physical Fitness Committee held Monday evening at New Holland High School, chaired by Lamar K. Blass, outlined plans to create recreation for the town. Committees were formed for softball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, marble and bicycle activities, with Lions Club backing a playground movement during vacation. A swim pool project is also being pursued with potential summer meets and classes.
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New Holland High School
Lions Club
New Holland
Ausmus Marburger
Regretful escape and local details from New Holland
A report notes a narrow escape by a regent during a theatre fire at Terre, where a front row ticket was bought. An examiner in Bowmansville held nine applicants for teaching certificates. five earned certificates. A weekly issue comments on social manners in New Holland warning two girls and two young men to improve behavior.
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Ter
Terest
Bowmansville
St Barals
Obituary for Bilton Hunchberger of Brownstown
Bilton Hunchberger seventy five of Brownstown died suddenly from a heart attack while working in his garden at his son in law Jesse Brown s home in Brownstown He was found by his grandson He was a retired farmer and a member of the P O of Ay and the Evangelical Congregational Church in Brownstown He is survived by his wife Esther Mumma Hunchberger and children Cora Frank Gladfelter Leacock Milton Jr Hershey Emma Amos Schwenger Ephrata Viola Jesse Brown Laura Albert Cunningham East Lampeter Louella Luke Weidman Elaise Leon Weidman Kathryn Earl Gehman and twenty three grandchildren seven great grandchildren Private funeral services will be held Sunday at the home at 2 15 pm with further services in the Brownstown E G Church Friends may call Saturday evening 7 to 9 pm
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Bilton
Hunchberger
Brownstown
Jesse ‘Brown
Benjamin
Barbara
The
Evangelical Congregational
Esther Mumma ‘Hundberger
Leon Weidman
Kathryn
Mrs Tillbrook Dies After Four Weeks Illness
Mrs George Tillbrook forty five wife of George J Tillbrook died at 6 30 am Sunday at her home 135 East Main Street this borough after an illness of four weeks She was a member of St Stephen Reformed church Survived by husband a daughter Dorothy wife of Charles W Darnell of Lancaster one foster son Thomas Klos at home and brothers and sisters Philip C Rath Mrs Harry Phillips Mrs George Sears and Mrs John Miller all of Lancaster Mrs Hugh Boettner of Chicago and George Ruth of Ancon Canal Zone Continued on Page 4
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Mary
Philip C.' Rath
Harry ‘Phillips
George Sears
John
Miller
Lancaster
Hugh Boettner
Chicago
George Ruth
Ancon
Canal. Zone
Earl Township School Board Seeks Coal Bid Quotes
The Earl Township School Board will receive bids for the school year coal supply. Bids will be opened on Monday May 18 at 7 80 p.m. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Earl Township
Od Oaken Bucket Show Promises Farce and Defense Parody
A satirical local feature previews a Victory Minstrels sketch show with J Paul Kochel and Henry Fenninger performing as end men. The piece lampoons Civilian Defense and air raid wardens while promoting a wartime humor approach and a thirty five cent admission with a ten cent parking add-on.
Price controls mark first step to curb war cost
The piece notes inflation in World War I and then details the current rise in living costs. It cites estimates that inflation has swelled wartime expenses and mentions the Office of Price Administration action as the initial response. Price Administrator Leon Henderson is quoted and the article signals continuation on page 3.
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Sam
Kaiser Wilhelm
Office of Price’ Administration
Price
Leon Henderson
Germany
France
Ant Pte
Italy
Mars
Lancaster County
Earl Township School Budget Draft for Public Inspection
A tentative budget prepared by the Earl Township School Board is open for inspection at the secretary George B Ranck's home in New Holland Route 2. The plan sets a property tax rate of seven mills and a per capita tax of $2.60, with final adoption scheduled for Saturday June 6.
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Earl Township
George 8. Ranck
New Holland
R. 2
Victory Minstrels promise patriotism skits this week
The Victory Minstrels, under New Holland Defense Council auspices, present two night program on May 12 and 13 featuring a strong chorus, varied skits, and a patriotic sketch with both students and adults. Notables include Laukhoff, Ronek, Hoover, Pal mer, Richwine, Reifsnyder, Weidman, Besore, Tuck, Barr, with Weaver as master of ceremonies. Tickets from Young Men’s Business League or Community Cut Rate Store.
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New Holland Defense Council
Charles Laukhoff
Wayne B
Ronek
Daniel
Earl Palmer
Wedding Reception Honors Samuel High and Dorothy Good
Mr and Mrs B M High of Blue Ball hosted a reception for their son Samuel W High and his bride Dorothy Mae Good at a local restaurant on Saturday evening. Attendants included Amos Good Jr and Reid Shaefer with spouses, plus George D High and daughter Ann Marie. Numerous Lancaster and Blue Ball guests attended.
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B. M. High
Blue Ball
Samuel W. High
Dorothy Mae Good
Amos Good
Richard Hostetter
Reid Shaeffer
George D. High
Ann “Marie
LeRoy Good
Donald
Robert Leath
Bobby
Harry Baughey
Mary Eckert
William ‘Snader
George Hoeffel
Lancaster
Katie Diller
Louisa Lied
Shoemaker and Bair Wed in Chesterfield Ceremony
Miss Ruth Shoemaker daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Shoemaker Hyde Park Reading and Frank Bair son of Mr and Mrs Isaac Bair were married on Thursday May 1 at Chesterfield 8 C by the Rev Cannon of the Presbyterian church. They will reside at 101 West Broad Street in this borough.
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Ruth Shoemaker
Oscar Shoemaker
Hyde Park
Reading
Frank Bair
Isaac Bair
Chesterfield
8. C
Cannon
Presbyterian Church
Broad Street
Mother's Day Program at St Stephen Reformed Church
The Sunday morning service at St Stephen Reformed Church will feature Morgan Andreas of Lancaster Seminary as guest speaker and Charles Laukhoff as soloist for a Mother's Day program led by the church school.
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St. Stephen Reformed
St. Stephen
Morgan
Andreas
Lancaster
Charles Laukhoff
Birthday Gratitude From Mary Ann Mellinger
Mary Ann Mellinger thanks friends and relatives for cards and gifts received on her eighty second birthday which occurred on Wednesday April 20. It was a complete and agreeable surprise.
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Mary ‘Ann Mellinger
Doctor Attends Postgraduate Clinics at Michigan
Dr. Arthur E. Martin announces office closure from 3 p.m. Saturday May 9 to 1 p.m. Saturday May 16 while attending postgraduate clinics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine.
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School of ‘Medicine
University of Michigan
Arthur E. Martin
Eighth Grade Pupils Win A L Awards
Eighth grade pupils Lammey Hoober and Rodney Hoober of Conestoga were named recipients of the American Legion School Awards by Conestoga Post No 662. The honors include medals certificates and engraving on the Legion plaque in the eighth grade homeroom. The presentation is led by School Board member Henry R Fenninger with Adjutant Wayne B Ranck directing the ceremony Tuesday at 3 15 in the school auditorium. A similar award is set for Terre Hill the same afternoon. Names of other winners are not yet announced.
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Legion Post
Wayne B. Ranck
Terre Hill
Citizens View Changes to House Numbers in Borough
Borough Council acted to notify property owners in the eastern section about proposed house numbering changes. Post Office Department regulations require numbering for carrier service and war bond ownership adds urgency. Multiple houses may be renumbered as the town-wide check proceeds.
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Ww.g
Stauffer
I C O F Reception In New Holland Features 60 Year Members
I C O F Reception Earl Lodge 413 New Holland holds a reception for new members in the Lodge Hall on Friday evening May 16 at 8 pm. District Deputy Grand Masters Mar tin W. Hess and Earl Plank with staff from Lititz Morgantown attend. Ephrata Degree team will be present. Installation of officers, drills and entertainment, 60 year members honored. Refreshments served.
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Earl Lodge No. 413
New Holland
Martin W. Hess
Lititz
Earl Plank
Morgantown
Ephrata
Water mains flushing scheduled over two May evenings
The Water Department announces planned flushing of water mains on Wednesday May 13 and Thursday May 14 after 7:30 p.m. Each night the operation will affect water service area as crews perform flushing. Residents are advised to expect temporary discoloration and possible low water pressure during the procedure.
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Water Department
Scouts Proceed With Paper Drive Despite Rumors
Clyde H. Kauffman Scoutmaster of Troop 48 announces that the Boy Scouts will continue collecting waste paper cardboard and old rags despite rumors from out-of-town collectors. He thanks the community for past support and asks for continued help in the future.
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Boy
Clyde H. Kauffman
Boy Scouts
Minstrel show bolsters local defense fund in New Holland
A nostalgic minstrel program in New Holland aims to raise money for equipment for local defense. The piece recalls Tuffy Kochel and Dippy Ressler and urges support as communities face war and shortages. Citizens urged to buy stamps and bonds to aid the effort.
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New Holland
Tuffy” Kochel
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Penna
Mrs. Adam Sweigart
Minstrels
Holland Fire Hall
RED Cross
Red’ Cross
St. ‘Stephen’ Reformed Church
Sity -Bration
Amos Zuck
General Hospital
Ralph
George
Old City Hall
Ralph Good
George High
C. G. Bachman
Miltéit Hunichberger
George Tillbrook
J. Paul
Wash) Kochel
Henry “R
Rastus
Fenninger
Army
Navy
Division of Information
OEM
Philadelphia
Bair
A. L
Lammey
Rodney Hoober
ApRiu . Lammey
Boro Council
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