Obituary of Charles Kennedy Former Chester County Resident
Charles Kennedy aged 65 was found dead in bed at his New Holland home Sunday morning. Coroner J C Henninger and Dr P R Wentz pronounced death due to apoplexy. A former Chester County resident, he came to New Holland last spring and worked for H L Stauffer of Stauffer Sales Company. Survived by brother Thomas Kennedy of Downingtown and sister Emma wife of David Lightcap Phoenixville. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm Brandywine Manor Presbyterian Church Chester County followed by burial in nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kennedy
Eagle
New Holland
He Geist
Joil
Henninger
P. R. Wentz
Chester County
Kennedy O
H.L. Stauffer
Stauffer ‘Sales Company
Thomas Kennedy
Downington
R. C
Emsma
David Lightcap
Phoenixville
Brandywine Manor Presbyterian Church
Obituary: Mrs Anna McGinnis of Atglen
Mrs Anna Elizabeth McGinnis 85 widow of Isaac McGinnis of Atglen died Monday at 8 at her daughter Mrs John Palmers New Holland home. Survived by daughters Ada Waigley Martha Regser Amanda Moore Clara Koch Laura Bowman Mrs John Palmer William Fromm Josephine Bonnell and John and Harry and a brother Joel Lafferty. Funeral Friday at 1:30 pm at Froom home Atglen and 8 pm Kinzer Mennonite church burial Kinzer cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Elizabeth McGinnis
Isaac McGinnis
Atglen
John Palmer
New Holland
Ada Waigley
Martha Regser
Amanda Moore
Lancaster
Clara Koch
Reading
Laura Bowman
Strasburg
Mrs George Myers Dies After Illness at 58
Mrs Dorothy Ream Myers 58 wife of George Myers died at home in Alert Sunday at 2 15 pm after six months illness. She was a Mt Zion church member. Survived by husband and children Mrs Charles Edwards Honey Brook Mrs Charles Lutz Alert Alvin New Holland R D Three brothers William New Holland John EB Zion Aaron Cambridge. Funeral from the home Thursday at 10 am with burial in Pequea Presbyterian cemetery.
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Dorothy Ream Myers
George Myers
Alert
Mt. Zion Church
Charles Edwards
Honey
Brook
Charles Lutz
Alvin
New Holland
R. D
William
John EB
Zion
Aaron
Cambridge
Pequea ”Presbyterian Cemetery
American Legion to Decorate Graves of Departed Comrades
In a continuation of their beautification efforts, the American Legion plans to decorate graves of departed comrades in local cemeteries. The article notes community groups and borough involvement, mentioning Groffdale and the United Brethren as part of the efforts.
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American
Legion
Groffdale
Brethiren
Hollan
Lions Club session in New Holland lists officers and G A R guests
The Lions Club of New Holland held its semi monthly meeting at the New Holland House with patriotic zest. G A R veterans Jac H Townsley Daniel Rife Elam E Rider Henry Raezer E L Oseboro and Henry J Besore were entertained along with Captain Rodgers as he spoke on service branches and the Citizens Military Training Camp activities. A hearing in Philadelphia will decide if Austin B Collins’s Downingtown Bus Line terminal moves to New Holland. Officer nominations for the coming year named Esbenshade Hess Diller Weaver Kochel Zwalley and other posts with Overly and Duttenhofer as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Sam
Jac. H H. Townsley
Daniel Rife
Elam E. Rider
Henry Raezer
E. L. Oseboro
Henry J. Besore
New Holland
Minstrel Committee
Austin B. Collins
Blue Ball and
Downingtown
City Hall
Philadelphia
Praunch
Pennsylvania Rail
Isaac, W. Cauller
Roy Hooker
Honey Brook Lions Club
Collins
Paul BF
Esbenshade
Eli
Hess Sec
Charles M. Diller
Irwin R. Weaver
J. Paul Kochel
Charles ‘S. Zwalley
Lion” Tanner
J. “Maurice Smith
Tail ‘Twister
Daniel ‘Hoover
Lloyd Overly
Memorial Day Vacation Fashion Hint
Fragment discusses Memorial Day travel and dressing for the occasion with an emphasis on neat attire for vacationers. It hints at a May holiday and seasonal leisure, suggesting readers plan outfits and trips for the long weekend.
Graduation Week Crowds Fill Borough Church and School
Annual commencement events draw record attendance as the Class of 1927 receives honors. Paccalaureate services at Mennonite Church drew about a thousand attendees with Bishop Weaver and Rev. Weaver delivering notable sermons. Class Day at the High School also attracted large crowds, and Adjutant General Beary is slated as principal speaker for tonight’s commencement in the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Avenue
Benjamin Weaver
Weaverland
R. L. Winters
Trinity Lutheran Church
F. C. Aungst
United Brethren Church
John W. Weaver
Union Grove
Weaver
Liberty Fire Company Meeting Plans Parade Participation
The Liberty Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting at the fire hall next Wednesday evening June 1 at 8 00. All members especially those in the uniform rank are urged to attend as plans will be made for the county parade at Manheim on Saturday June 4.
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Liberty
Orough
Manheim
Memorial Services at Churchtown Planned for May Memorial Day
Annual memorial services are slated for Churchtown Pennsylvania. The program will be held Monday evening May 80 Memorial Day according to plans announced in the notice.
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Churchtown
New Holland and Jerrea Hill Unions to Meet Here
June 4 program at Trinity Lutheran church Sunday School room features papers by Mrs. E P Griest on Educating for the Future and Miss Mary Swope on The American Sabbath. A charade and playlet by New Holland Union. special music. address on Christian Citizenship by Rev R L Winters. Details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Jerrea-‘Hill
Trinity Lutheran Church
E. P. Griest
Lancaster
Virginia Grosh
Lititz
New Holland Union
Robert Wright
Saridoe
Martha Fackler
Daniel Hoover
Lutheran Sunday School Orchestra
R. L. Winters
Institute
Birthday Surprise for Cora V Warner at Family Home
A birthday surprise party honored Cora V Warner at her parents 112 N Roberts Ave Tuesday May 24. Attendees included Grace Yingst Margaret Martin Alice Mentzer Alta Witman Mary Lida Clara Musselman Edna Lowery Lloyd Rutt Edward Ranck Ruth Hauck Mrs Paul Hammond Clair Clime and daughters Helen Pauline plus William Warner and his daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora V. Warner
N. Roberts Avenue
Grace Yingst
Margaret Martin
Alice Mentzer
Alta Witman
Mary
Anna
Lida
Clara Musselman
Edna Lowery
Town
Lloyd Rutt
Borough
Edward Ranck
Lancaster
Ruth Hauck
Columbia
Paul Hammond
Clair Clime
William Warner
Helen
Pauline
Flinch Club entertained at Bareville home
Miss Caroline Sheaffer hosted the Flinch Club gathering in Bareville on Tuesday evening in New Holland. Guests from New Holland included Mrs. Anna Roland Mrs. John M. Ranch Mrs. Eugene M. Rutter and Mrs. Amos Good. others were Mrs. Anna Mason of Ephrata and Mrs. L. K. Leslie. Refreshments were served and social chat followed play.
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Flinch Club
New Holland
Caroline Sheaffer
Bareville
Flinch
Anna H. Roland
John M. Ranch
Eugene M. Rutter
Amos Good
Anna Mason
Ephrata
L. K. Leslie
Anna Mackley
Maytown
Anna Green
Elizabeth Young
Lancaster
Norman F. Gutekunst
John L. Herr
David H. Styer
George Supplee
Belle Boyd
Trego McKinney
Poote
Frederick, Md
M. M. Supplee
Lizzie Walter
Denver
Tom Reidinger
Janice
Bessie Gutekunst
Reading
Leon Ranch
Upper Leacock
Keller Mentzer
Clarence Weaver
George Wise
Lincoln
Walter Diem
Terre Hill
Lemon Sensenig
Alfred Eckert
Rothsville
Fred Kauffman
Mail Service Schedule Clarifies Borough Mails
Postmaster Isaac H Snader announces the updated daily mail times after the Pennsylvania Railroad removed two trains from the New Holland Branch. The schedule includes 6:00 am and 3:18 pm arrivals and dispatches by train, with additional trolley pickups and dispatches at 9:30 am 12:30 pm 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New Holland Branch
Isaac H.snader
Robert Bair Homecoming After Medical Treatment
Robert Bair son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Bair of Roberts Avenue received an operation by Dr Rugh a Philadelphia bone specialist about seven weeks ago and has been a patient at Lancaster General Hospital. His condition is improved and it is expected he will be up and around within the next month.
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Robert .B. Bair
Charles F. Bair
Roberts’avenue
Entertained Bridge Club Mis Le Mu Storb Jr
Mis Le Mu Storb Jr entertained a bridge club gathering with a cordial evening of card play and social chatter. The event showcased local residents enjoying a quiet social pastime.
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Mu Storb, Jr
New Holland Leads County Race With 11 2 Victory
New Holland Lions Club climbs to first in the County League by defeating Quarryville Lions 11 to 2 on Monday. Wrights pace the offense with three hits each as Kochel allows most hits while Brown leads Quarryville with four singles.
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New Holland Lions Club
Quarryville Lions
Bob
Karl Wright
Rechel
Morris
Earl Wright
Zimmerman
Kochel
Ressler
Brown
Fisher
Winters
Kane
New Cancelling Machine Goes Into Operation at Local Post Office
A new cancelling machine was placed in operation at the local post office on Wednesday morning. It handles up to four hundred letters per minute, cancels stamps, and counts each piece, aiming to greatly boost the office’s efficiency.
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New Holland
New Holland Building and Loan to Meet May 31
Owing to Memorial Day the monthly meeting moves to Tuesday May 31 at the Silk Mill Office from 7 to 9 PM for payment of dues and interest. Secretary David H. Styer signs the notice.
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New Holland Building and Loan Association
David H. Styer
Sec’y
Benefit Show At Harner Theatre Draws Crowd
The management of Harner Theatre held a benefit for the King's Daughters Society last Thursday evening. The event was well attended and a neat sum was realized from ticket sales for the society.
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Harner Theatre
King’s Daughters Society
New Holland Plans Daily Vacation Bible School
The New Holland Federation of Churches will sponsor the boroughs first Daily Vacation Bible School from June 13 to July 1 at the Lutheran and Reformed Churches. Sessions run 8 45 to 11 15 each morning with ten teachers and classes for ages four to fifteen. The program includes Bible stories crafts games and short plays directed by Rev C G Bachman presiding over a church committee.
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New Holland
Lutheran and Reformed
New Holland Federation of Churches
New Holland and Vicinity
C. G. Bachman
George S. Townsley
A. Marie Bowers
R. L. Winters
H. A. Brettle
Well Baby Clinic Held at Trinity Lutheran New Holland
The Well Baby Clinic met in Sunday School rooms at Trinity Lutheran Church New Holland. Dr J A Hoffman led with State Nurse Miss Martha C Hauck from Columbia assisting. Fifteen mothers twenty three children and four visitors attended. James Donald Myers eleven weeks old joined. Toxin antitoxin given to several children. Next clinic set for June 2 from 2 to 4 at the same location.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
New Holland
J. A. Hoffman
Martha C. Hauck
R. N
Columbia
Bess Gilfillan
Clarence R. Weaver
East New Holland
James Donald Myers
Bareville
Post office hours for Memorial Day observed
Memorial Day is a legal holiday with no town or rural mail deliveries. The General Delivery window remains open from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for mail distribution at the local post office.
Clock line ups arrives as demand grows
Notice to customers that mantle clocks have arrived in large supply. Anyone spending ten dollars within a month can buy a six dollar clock for two dollars and ninety eight cents. Customers are invited to visit and inspect the timepieces.
Sunday Guests and Social Visits Across Terre Hill Area
Local listings recount numerous visitors and hosts across Terre Hill and nearby towns. Families from Lancaster Ephrata Denver Reading Philadelphia and other locales shared weekends and Sunday hosting duties with friends and relatives in the region.
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Anna McGinnis
Local Post
Lutheran “Church Notes
Jons Club II
Captain Rogers
G. A. R. Veterans
Frank D. Beary
Allentown
Fire Company
Robert Bair
New
Holland
Quarryville
Chet” Brown
Wright Boys
Rachel
Building and Loan
Bible School
New Holland Federation of Churches Sponsoring Movement
Cwithin
Reuben Sweigart
Charlotte and
Donald
Romanus Sweigart
Charles Mentzer
Annebelle
E. E. Weaver
Catherine Lewis
Misa Ida Weaver
Lizzie Shaub
Mrs. Hall
LeRoye W. Groff
Raymond Buzzard
Fetterville
Ira Groff
Dorothy
David Gockley
Benjamin Swartz
Sam Plotnick
Helen M. Shirk
Fukuoka
Japan
Frank Shirk
Frank and
Violet Itgenfritz
J. M. Bomberger
Calvin I. Blouch
Edwin Urich
Oscar Early
Lebanon
A. W. Eberly
W. L. Stober
Lutheran Parsonage
Charles Warner
Edwin Groff
Mary G. Good
West Main Street
Ezra T. Heisey
Grace
Martha
Orlando
Florida
Jacob Kauffman
Ezra Heisey
Samuel Hollinger
Jesse Showalter
Columbus
Ohio
Borugh
Ruth Boyer
Laura Coldren
Wayne Martin
Martin H. Mellinger
R. E. Good
East Main Street
Cora L. Bair
Lewis M. Storb, Jre
Mrs. Miller
Mellinge
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