10 May 1919
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows names George Eli Ella and Josephine with unclear context or action. No dates places or organizations readable. The broken text suggests a list or signoff but lacks verifiable event details for a concrete summary.
A fragmented note describes a train arrival and the speaker's effort to reach the telling in a sequence of clipped phrases. The text hints at an event or message being conveyed by a train, with emphasis on capability and timing amid incomplete wording.
Regular session details from the Borough Council include actions, votes, and committee updates. The report outlines routing, budget approvals, and municipal steps discussed by council members in the latest meeting.
The Trinity congregation led by Pres Paul Esbenshade held a brief fraternal Bible class meeting. Rev Dr Haupt was asked to speak, singing Onward Christian Soldiers, and Dean R S Brubaker of Trinity School shared a brief talk before the gathering closed with God be with you till we meet again.
The New Holland High School plans an entertainment at Harner's Theatre on Friday May 16 at 8 pm with doors open 7:30 pm. Admission is 25 cents. A carnival on the school grounds Saturday May 17 features fancy work handpainted ware cakes pies candies vegetables, fishing ponds, fortune tellers, side shows and straw rides.
The report chronicles Private Kochel of the Second Division who served in the 95th Company through major battles including Chateau Thierry, Saint Mihiel, Meuse Argonne, and the occupation forces in Germany. He was wounded in the leg once and gassed once, with a brief hospital stay, and now receives a thirty day furlough to recover at home in eastern Lancaster County with friends and family nearby.
In Denver on a Tuesday two young girls Erla Sweigart aged 7 and Beulah Hemling aged 4 were badly burned and died within hours. The blaze started after the Brubaker home was left unattended with neighbors and an electrician away briefly. Beulah burned on the porch and Erla ran aflame in the garden as fire torn clothing burned away. Neighbors battled flames. house saved from total destruction.
A local appeal urges residents of Earl and East Earl to subscribe to the Victory Liberty Loan bonds. Citizens are asked to visit their local banks by May 10 to purchase four year bonds bearing 4 3/4 percent interest, to support government reconstruction and returning soldiers.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Scouts camping and a Boy Scouts troop. No clear names, dates, or places readable. The item appears as a local brief noting a scouting activity without specifics.
Last week Miss Katheryn Weiler entertained the B T C of this choro at her home 733 Marietta avenue Lancaster. Saturday afternoon games and amusements followed by evening at Fulton Opera House and late night pranks. Sunday the visitors returned home after a two day party with Misses Katheryn and Helen Weiler and others and Messrs Isaac Davis Parker Kuhns Clarence Weaver Llewellyn Seaman Roy Musselman Chandler Hagey Henry Weiler.
Warren Kerrigan stars in Three X Gordon at Harner's Theatre tonight as a New York spendthrift who earns his living in an unusual and entertaining way. The program offers rare comedy and dramatic scenes plus a birth provoking comedy for added zest.
Sunday morning May 11 the M E Sunday School observes Leon Smith Day. The young man has served about eighteen months and is now recognized for his in service during the season.
Numerous Lancaster residents and guests spent last weekend with friends and relatives in nearby towns including Reading Reading Reading Parkesburg Elverson Morgantown Churchtown Green Land and Philadelphia. Notable travelers included Miss Anna Rich Miss Mary Weaver Mr Clayton Hemig Mrs W R Piersol and families, and Lt W G Flickinger.
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