W W Davis Celebrated Sterling Native Passes at 86
Obituary-style tribute to W W Davis, longtime Sterling resident and educator. The article recalls his 86 years, dedication to public schools, writings, and Christian faith. It notes his influence as a teacher and community leader, and his warm friendships as he returns to his old hometown.
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the Daily;Gazette
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W. W. Davis
Florida
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Altho
Life
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Mr. Davis
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Liberty Fire Company Parade in Lititz This Saturday
The Liberty Fire Company uniform rank will join Lititz Fire Company and ten other organizations in a May 26 parade at 2 PM. More than $400 in prizes lure entries for best uniforms, crew size, and band performance, with nine bands participating.
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Liberty Fire Company
Lititz Fire Company
Lititz Company
Bargain 10 Cent Dress Goods Sale New York Style
Over 3,000 yards of dress goods offered on a ten cent bargain counter. Sam Rubinson promotes a special sale boosting value and selection for shoppers.
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Sam Rubinson
Young Men Work Outing From St Stephen Class
The Young Men's Class of St Stephen Sunday School led by Emanuel M High enjoyed a pleasant outing last Sunday to Round Top near Marietta. After the regular class, they traveled by large truck to the hills visiting Camp Chiquetan, reached Round Top at noon, and on returning stopped at Mountville to attend the evening service at Trinity Reformed Church.
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St. Stephen Sunday School
Emanuel M. High
Round Top
Marietta
Camp Chiquetan
Harness Shop Ad Promises Quality and Value
A Brändt Ad from M. B. Angstadt Harness Trunk and Bag Store in Subphrata urges customers that their harnesses are as good as ever and available without much money. The shop invites trials and pledges to please customers with any harness needs.
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M. B. Angstadt
Seales SuBphrata
Pac
For Sale Jersey Sweet Potato Plants
For sale a good supply of yellow Jersey sweet potato plants at 25 cents per 100. Contact Howard Schnupp at Pogo 9 Ordonville No. 8.
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Howard
Recital at St Stephen Church by Karl H. Wagar
Lancaster professor Karl H. Wagar gave an organ recital at St Stephen Reformed Church on Tuesday evening May 22. Soprano Margaret Lantz and contralto Mrs Frank Stauffer sang. The program featured Peer Gynt suites Morning Mood Anitra’s Dance In the Hall of the Mountain King and various solo numbers.
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Lancaster
St. ‘Stephen Reformed
Margaret Lantz
Arid
Frank’ ‘Stauffer
Asa
Anitra
Karl H. Wagar
Tax Notice Offers 5 Percent Abatement Until June 1
State county and borough taxes paid on or before June 1 1928 will receive a five percent abatement. Tax collector P H Shaub will collect at Butter House on Thursday May 24 and I G Davis Sons on Friday evening May 25 and Saturday afternoon and evening May 26.
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Butter House
I. G. Davis’ Sons
P. H. Shaub
Wonderful 15 Day Clear Ance Sale Opens in New Holland
A large stock of spring and summer goods is moved at special values to clear space for new arrivals. The 15 day sale features men and boys suits, ladies wear, children’s apparel, shoes, hats, underwear, and a dry goods line with linens and fabrics. Souvenir free. SAM RUBINSON.
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New Holland
Sam Rubinson
Denver Trip Ups Locals In Curious Wild Game
Denver defeated the locals in a chaotic game marked by umpire errors and wild plays. Key performers include Mohr for Reading, Wertz and Firestone for Denver, and Wolfskill with a home run for the locals, as the ninth inning produced the decisive runs.
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Wrale
Sein
Hill
Roussey
Crack Ephrata
Monk
Dorenus
Spickler
Witmyer
Firestone
Wolfskill
Nto
Eich
Woefer
Wolfakill
Sircuit
Béford
Miller
Myers
Keeler
Fulmer
Wertz
Snyder
Bieswanger
Fishburn
Denver
Earl Township School Board to Fill Vacancies Meeting Planned
The Earl Township School Board of Holland New Holland will meet Saturday at the Styer House New evening June 2 between 6 and 8 to fill vacancies. Applications should be sent promptly to the undersigned and attendees should be present. A note mentions William Bey of Ephrata Pa seeking an electrical trade apprenticeship by letter to Electric Company New Holland.
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Earl Township
Holland
New Holland
Styer ‘House
New
William By Good
Bey-Ephrata
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Monster Carnival Plans Take Shape in New Holland
Plans for a major New Holland firemen carnival and parade progress with a week of events starting June 9 on South Roberts Avenue. Twelve companies signaled participation with bands, plus City Band of Lancaster and Churchtown Band for the final day. A ball game is set for June 16 with prizes ranging from $100 to $10 for various best appearance and distance criteria.
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New’ Holland
A. Firemen’s
South Roberts Avenue
City Band of
Lancaster
Churchtown
Principal Harold Pries Given Gold Watch by School
Teachers and pupils of the local high school honored Principal Harold Pries with a gold open-face 21 jewel Hamilton watch. After five years at the school he plans to open a music studio in Williamsport, with the community wishing him success.
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Harold Pries
Hamilton
Lancaster
Pries
Williamsport
New
Holland
Dependable Motor Cars Essex Hudson Cars Promise Satisfaction
Dependable Motor Cars touts Essex and Hudson automobiles offering permanent satisfaction. Features cited include an Oll aise Clutch and a non adjustable carburetor, claimed unique to Hudson Essex. Territory represented North of New Holland Pike by Harry W Keller Garage Center Square Ephrata Pa.
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Essex ‘& Hudson Motor
Genter’ Square
Ephrata
Conestoga Post 662 Prepares for Historic Memorial Day in New Holland
Conestoga Post No 662 American Legion unveils a full Memorial Day program in New Holland with graveyard services at dawn 7:00, parades at 1:00, baseball games, a public meeting at 2:30, and an old fashioned festival at 7:00 pm. City Band from Lancaster join festivities and a $500 grand prize drawing caps the day. State Police will ensure order.
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Legion
H. M. J. Klein
Terre Hill
New Holsland
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lancaster
New Holland
New Holland Rod & Gun Club Receives Pike Perch Fry
The New Holland Rod & Gun Club received eight cans of pike perch fry on Friday May 18 planted by member J P Davis. Secretary David H Styer will attend the Pennsylvania State Conservation Council meeting at State College May 24 25. Scores from the May 19 and May 23 gun shoots are listed. The next regular shoot is Saturday June 2 at 1 PM on the Silk Mill grounds.
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New Holland Rod & Gun Club
J. P. Davis
David H. Styer
Pennsylvania State Conservation Council
State College
Chicks for sale heavy laying Leghorn strain
Advertises white Leghorn chicks for sale during the second week of June. Phone contact listed. Budgeted price noted as ten dollars per lot.
High School Commencement Set For May 28 Evening
The nineteenth annual commencement of the local High School will be held in Harner Theatre on Monday evening May 28. Fourteen students will complete the course. Dr H V Givler will deliver the principal address. Cora Steffy is Salutatorian and Arnold Zwally delivers the Valedictory. Barger's Orchestra of Lancaster will provide the music.
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Harner Theatre
H. V. Givler
Cora Steffy
Arnold Zwally
Barger
Orchestra of
Lancaster
St Stephen Reformers Gather for Seventeenth Chapter Event
Readers at St Stephen Reformed Church gathered for the seventeenth chapter meeting to discuss the book and its insights. Local attendees shared reflections and planned upcoming activities.
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Frank Stauffer
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Karl, Hy Wagar
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Pevennere Gensemer
Adamstown
Church League
Methodists
Reformed
Terre
Electric
DR. 'Rgehman
Watt: & Shand
Paimond, Bacon Fier
Conestoga Post
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American Legion
E. L. Lessey
Trinity Lutheran Church
Voganville
Groffdale
Zeltenreich’s
United Brethren
Terre Hill Tems
Lancaster County
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Brubaker Avenue
Union Avenue
Union
New Street
Kinzer Avenue
Jackson Street
Brimmer Avenue
Reformed Cemetery
School Yard
City Band
G. A. R. Boy Scouts
Lodges
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Legion
RON and Gun Club
Silk Mill
Isaac Nae
Walter Ruts
D Milter
A. W. Weller
Ralph Limes
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Sensenig
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Willie Behroch
Frank ‘Ludwig
High School
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