Plain Folk Thank State Solons for School Code Bill
Lancaster county farmers present a petition of gratitude to Pennsylvania lawmakers for a measure allowing 14 year olds to leave school under specified farm or domestic work conditions. The Senate passed the House Bill on Tuesday, with signers including Stephan F. Stoltzfus and Benjamin L. Stoltzfus.
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Pennsylvania
Lancaster County
Stephan F. Stoltzfus
Benjamin L. Stoltzfus
Aaron E. Beiler
Eli M. Shirk
State Senate
Leola Epworth League Anniversary Speaker Named
J Harvey Shue supervising principal of New Holland schools spoke at the Memorial Methodist church Leola 50th anniversary service of the Senior Epworth League. Officers installed by Rev C Edwin Franke include President Gladys M Bender and vice presidents Martha Lefever Phares Lefever Arthur Urich and Billy Hantranft. secretary Jean Yackly treasurer Margaret Harsh and pianist Arlene Bender.
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J. Harvey Shue
New Holland
Epworth League
Memorial Methodist Church
Leola
C. Edwin Franke
Gladys M. Bender
Martha Z. Lefever
Phares Z. Lefever
Arthur Urich
Billy J. Hantranft
Jean Yackly
Margaret E. Harsh
Arlene M. Bender
Doctor moves office to new East Main Street residence
Dr. Wilson A. Foust announces relocation from 361 East Main Street to 251 East Main Street in the borough. The telephone number remains unchanged.
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Wilson A. Foust
East Main Street
Free Possession of Faith and Early Education of Abraham H Cassel
An eighth installment in a Plain People committee series argues for remission of depressive school laws. It profiles Abraham Harley Cassel born 1820 in Montgomery County, noting his early education, strict father, and self guided study. Quotes from William Penn illustrate religious tolerance.
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Abraham Harley Cassel
Montgomery County
William Penn
New Underpass Construction On Hinkletown Martindale Rd
Underpass work on Hinkletown Martindale road at Earl township quarries of David M Burkholder began last Thursday. The old roadway was blasted to create a concrete overpass for stone tracks. A detour from Hinkletown toward Pike church then Marindale is in use. Agreement with Burkholder signed May 11 by Lamont Hughes of the State Highway department.
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Hinkletown
Martindale
David M. Burkholder
Earl Township
Pike Church
State Highway Department
Burkholder
Lamont Hughes
Secretary of Highways
Doctor Arthur E. Martin to Close Office for Week
Dr Arthur E Martin of this borough announces his office will close from Friday June 2 through Wednesday June 21 for post graduate studies at the Cook County Graduate School of Medicine in Chicago.
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Arthur E. Martin
Martin
Cook County Graduate School of Medicine
Chicago
Hailstorm Hits Section. Cattle Losses Reported
A May 25 1889 note reports a severe hailstorm in the Upper Leacock area with cherry sized hail. A farmer loses a valuable Alderney cow after refusing $50. D L & W freight traffic to Honey Brook and New Holland listed as heavy. Isaac Witwer installs a new awning as holes for iron posts are drilled. A Nebraska notice demands dog owners register by the 10th or face police action.
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Leacock
Alderney
Lancaster
Honey Brook
New Holland
Isaac Witwer
Nebraska
Obituary of Lizzie Kulp Buch Forty-two years a resident of Akron
Mrs Lizzie Kulp Buch seventy two wife of Aaron W Buch of Main street Akron died at 5 am Wednesday from a complication of diseases She is survived by her husband eleven children and many grandchildren Also two brothers and a sister She belonged to Akron Church of the Brethren Funeral from the home Saturday at 1230 pm then Akron Church of the Brethren at 1 Interment Mohlers cemetery near Ephrata Friends may call Friday evening 7 to 5 30 o clock
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Lizzie Kulp Buch
Aaron W. Buch
Main Street
Akron
Harvey K
Drumore
R. J. Charles
Groffdale
Erla
Clarence Greenly
Millway
Bertha
Isaac Shirk
Hettie Harnish
Harvey Kulp
Brownstown
Annie
Israel Burkholder
Ephrata
Akron Church of the Brethren
Mohler’s Cemetery
Churchtown Parade and Memorial Day Exercises Plan
Rev. Robert W. Whiston of Quarryville will be the orator at Memorial Day exercises in Churchtown, hosted by the Caernarvon Memorial Association. A parade begins at 6 p.m. Music by the Honey Brook Band, with services at the Caernarvon Firehall.
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Robert W. Whiston
Quarryville
Churchtown
Caernarvon Memorial Association
Honey Brook Band
Caernarvon Firehall
America
M. Corwin Taylor
B. F. Weaver
Burkholder Sisters
Plan Benefit Movie for The Loyal Workers Circle of New Holland
The Loyal Workers Circle of the King's Daughters of New Holland sponsors Shirley Temple in The Little Princess on Wednesday and Thursday May 31 and June 1 at 7 and 9 pm DST. An added attraction is the High School Band. Tickets are sold through band members.
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Loyal Workers’ Circle of the
King’s Daughters of
New Holland
Shirley Temple
King’s’ Daughters
Absent minded moments recalled in local tales
Reading Rev C G Bachman reflects on forgetful acts from farm to town. A farmer unloads creamery supplies by mistake, a mother and daughter forget the car and keys, and Aaron Martin forgets a horse purchase, with locals Lester Whitman and Hal Brown noted for context.
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C. G. Bachman
Coal bids sought by Earl Township School Board
The Earl Township School Board will receive bids for furnishing 100 tons of coal for the schools. Bids open Friday evening May 26, before 7 30 p m. Proposals must be in by then. The board may reject any or all bids. By Order of the Board George S Ranch Secretary.
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Earl Township
George S. Ranch
New Holland High Announces 196? Commencement Speakers
Thirty two seniors will graduate Monday evening May 29 at 8:00 in the high school auditorium. Richard Wright, Luther Gehman, Dorothy Yost, Harold Plank and Martha Haverstick will speak. Gehman will win the John Hi Sensenig senior prize for top four year scholastic average. The prize will be presented by principal Mrs Virginia Hoffman. The class president is Charles Rickard. Wright, a second honor pupil, will receive the Lions Club first service prize.
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New Holland High School
Richard Wright
Luther Gehman
Dorothy Yost
Harold Plank
Martha Haverstick
John Hi. Sensenig
Bop
We Club
Mos
Freyberger
Charles Rickard
Koehars Wright
New Holland Lions
Pri
Catholic Card Party Prizes Displayed Before Charity Event
Prizes for each table a valuable door prize and a non player award are slated for the Catholic church card party in the High School auditorium next Thursday evening. Proceeds support the church building fund. Prizes will be shown at the Pennsylvania Power and Light show room next week.
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Hisch School
Pennsylvania Power and Light Company
Churchtown
Important Meeting For New Holland Farmers Day Association
The New Holland Farmers Day Association holds an important meeting on Friday June 2 at 8 00 p m at Wright Bakery to elect directors for the 1939 Farmers Day Exhibit. All members are urged to attend.
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New Holland Farmers Day Association
Wright Bakery
Strawberry Social by Zeltenreich Church Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of Zeltenreich Reformed Church hosts a strawberry social at the church Saturday June 3 from 4 to 9 PM. Proceeds support church activities and community needs.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Zeltenreich Reformed Church
Card of Thanks for Kind Remembering
I express gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for visits flowers and gifts during my recent misfortune. Mrs. Edwin L. Hoover.
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Edwin L. Hoover
For Rent Two Houses on Main and Broad Streets
For Rent. Double brick dwelling with 2 car garage on West Main Street with immediate possession. Also new brick dwelling on Broad Street. STYER & EVANS Real Estate and Insurance.
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West Main Street
Broad Street
Styer & Evans Real Estate and Insurance
U B Church to Observe 815 Birthday Pageant at Service
United Brotherhood observance features a girls group presenting the pageant The Christian Cross and a special anniversary offering aimed at raising church contributions to 1000 between Easter and Pentecost. Members pledge for the new year and accept gifts during the event.
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United Brother Observer
Yeight Scout
Budget Notice for Earl Township School District
The proposed budget may be viewed at the secretary's home until June 3, 1939. George S. Ranck.
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Earl Township
Rev Wilt Set for Installation on Wednesday
The Lutheran community announces the installation of Rev. Wilt as pastor at the Luther Memorial on Wednesday. The ceremony follows his recent confirmation of candidacy and ordination, marking a new chapter for the congregation in La Porte with a reception to follow.
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Wilt
Sears
Mrs Katie Dilter Thanks Friends On Her First Birthday
Mrs Katie Dilter of Blue Ball expresses gratitude to friends who remembered her during her illness with shavers, cards and personal calls on her first birth day.
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Katie Dilter
Blue Ball
Birth Announcement for Taylor Gehman Family Son
Mr and Mrs Taylor Gehman announce the birth of a son at their home recently.
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Taylor Gehman
Bine Ball
Past the Blue Pencil and Political Promises
The column reviews wartime rescues from Squalus via diving bell and notes Queen Mary injuries, royal quintuplets, and Roosevelt’s third term silence. It forecasts Britain Russia talks, Bergdoll detention in New York, and a bold political year with Dewey Taft and Vandenberg shaping the GOP convention while promoters push schemes and veterans events surface.
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Squalus
Queen Mary
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Roosevelt
Lord's Supper Observed at Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church will administer the Lord's Supper on Sunday June 4 at 10 30 a m. The service invites all communicant members to attend and partake in the sacrament.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
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Joyce Hoober
Second Lions Club
Martha J. Haverstick
Doroth Yost
PLAIN
J. H. Shue
Leola Epworth League
Penn
Hinkletown Martindale RD
Lions Club
Lester “Shorty” Whitman
New Holland, R. 1
J. Herbert Evans
Aaron Martin
East Earl
Hal D. Brown
Hal
Luther Grumman
John Sensenig
Stadt of
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Wonner
Boop Woc
Cominetieousent Speake
J. H. Sensenig
Virginia Hoffman
Gehman J
U. B. Church
George S. Ranck
Charles Rypede
Rick Ard
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Duoor Ee
Ted Pastor
Borwolloodas
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Dpa
Abel Be
SMG
Tina
Garber
la Porte
Britain
Russia
McNamee
Bergdoll
New York
Harry Hopkins
Jack Garner
Dewey
Taft
Vandenberg
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