28 May 1948
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1948
Page
1
Miss Good graduates May 24 at West Chester State Teachers College with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She served on the college newspaper business staff and the class yearbook staff. She accepted a fourth grade teaching position in Allentown.
The New Holland Auxiliary of Lancaster General Hospital met at Mrs Ralph Weber's home on East Broad Street. Officials reported membership at thirty four with new names submitted for possible inclusion. An upcoming meeting was scheduled for late February with invitations to potential members.
For sale a 14 acre farm on Route 22 in Caer Barron Township with 1000 feet front, frame dwelling with all conveniences, frame barn and new chicken house. Desirable location priced to sell. Also a pre-fabricated all steel dwelling garage and patio with all conveniences, oil heat, electric water heater, kitchen range, window shades and draperies. Lot 76 by 150 feet immediate possession STYER EVANS Real Estate and Insurance New Holland Pa.
Notice announces the opening of the Bolland swimming pool in Community Ky on Saturday May 29. Adults 50 may be admitted as part of the inaugural event.
Local society records express sympathy for the family with condolences noted in a brief notice. The read is a concise expression of support from friends and community members.
The New Holland Lions Club won the District Governor's Attendance Contest amid more than sixty clubs present at the Region 2 rally in Ephrata. Wayne B. Ranck presided as toastmaster while Deputy-District Governor David Eschbach conducted roll calls and zone reports.
Letters went to more than 740 alumni announcing the June 11 banquet. The event, informal with dancing after entertainment, will feature a headline musical performer arranged by the Alumni Committee. Roy W Hooker hosts, with committees hard at work for the St Stephen Reformed Church Ladies Aid baked ham supper.
Mr and Mrs John R Wise of this borough attended the fourth Dance Recital by the pupils of Nancy Bard Keyser in Phoenixville on Tuesday night Their niece Geraldine Dunn daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Dunn formerly of this borough participated in two group dances and a solo Dream in Blue Geraldine has completed four years of tap dancing and will study toe and ballet this semester
The New Holland Carnival opens Saturday evening June 5 featuring Tommy Bartlett and his popular ABC radio show Welcome Travelers. The event showcases entertainment on stage and attractions for families in the town.
AmVets and Cha Now1862 PW together in New Holland announce a community Memorial Day event. The program includes a luncheon at New Holland School and flag-raising ceremonies at St Stephen Reformed and Lutheran Cemeteries starting at 12 00 Noon.
Charles H. Bensinger aged fifty nine of 26 South Custern Avenue New Holland died at home Friday at 7 a m after a lingering illness. Born in New Holland son of the late Weidler Bensinger and Ida Gregg Bensinger he was a member of the New Holland Evangelical Church and the Foren men's Association. He served The New Holland Machine Company about forty years rising to foreman of the core room in the foundry. Surviving are his wife Minnie Foreman Bensinger and seven sons Harold Paul Raymond Clyde in New Holland Lester and Lewis in Battle Creek Michigan four grandchildren and one sister Clara Rishel of Lancaster. Funeral from Esbenshade Funeral Home Monday at 2 30 p m interment New Holland Reformed Cemetery.
John P. Lapp has died on Sunday morning in Rossford Ohio at age seventy seven. He was born in ... Continued on Page 4.
Arrangements completed for the Inter-Club Banquet sponsored this year by the Rotary Club. The event will be held June 4 with members from various service clubs attending. The closing song will be Auld Lang Syne and Mrs De Hart will be the pianist.
We thank the New Holland Machine Company Foundry Foreman’s Association neighbors and friends for flowers and kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father Charles H. Bensinger.
A call to buy a memorial poppy honors veterans who fought and died for peace. The appeal stresses duty to memory and support for disabled veterans in Army and Navy hospitals nationwide, urging participation on Memorial Day.
Conant Park will open Saturday at the New Holland Community Pool with upgrades including shower booths, a rebuilt pool filter system, and new equipment such as a 5 by 9 foot spring mat. Playground upgrades add 86 saws and infant swings. tile and brick comfort stations are under construction. Season tickets available today.
Clarence J. Nelson assistant controller at New Holland Machine Company passed the required certified public accountant examination. He received a commemorative watch from company president George C. Delp for the achievement. Nelson, an Army veteran with thirty months overseas, joined the firm in 1946 and was promoted to assistant controller earlier. Charles Fielding, also with New Holland Manufacturing, will take the test later this year.
A reopening service will be held at St Stephen Reform church next Sunday morning at nine o'clock. The church auditorium has undergone renovations for several months.
The Cedar Grove Presbyterian Aid Society will hold a breakfast at 10 00 a m on May 29. Rodgers history Blue Bal are listed among attendees.
Earl Lodge No 418 plans a festival at Community Peak Park on May 29, 1981. Members are urged to attend for details and activities.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a social event by a ladies society linked to St. Stauffer’s. details unclear but suggests a sale in May fronted by the society.
Thelma M. Shearer of Paradise wed William J. Morton of East Earl in a Saturday 2 p.m. ceremony at the Charlotte Street Church of the Brethren. Rev. William E. Glasmire officiated the double ring service.
Miss Martha A Kling daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Kling of Intercourse Pa will wed Paul Weaver son of Mr and Mrs J Paul Weaver of Lancaster Pa in a May 30 ceremony at Stephen Essex Memorial Church New Holland Rev C G Bachman will officiate The bridal party includes maid of honor Patricia Kling brides maid Ruth Weaver flower girl Cynthia Smith best man Robert Weaver ushers David Mogemann and Oliver G Hess Jr
Miss Nancy Lorraine Charles daughter of Mr and Mrs Landis B Charles of this borough will wed Joseph Sokso son of the late Mr and Mrs George Sokso of Ladsburyville. The ceremony is set for 4 00 p m Saturday May 29 at St Stephen Reformed Church with Rev C G Bachman D D officiating. Betty Ann Whitmore will be maid of honor and Donald Simmers a Pittsburgh aeronautics student will be best man. A reception will follow at the Krempa residence in Sadsburyville.
Robert E. Kauffman appointed service manager at John N. Lauder Auto Company. Former Chevrolet and Oldsmobile dealer staff in Washington D C. Native of the county from Lampeter. married with a three year old son.
The School Board invites bids to furnish about 110 tons of hard white ash coal for Karl Township schools. Bids due by 7:30 p m on June 4, 1948. The board reserves the right to accept or reject all bids. Secretary Georges Rance Bl14 2te rare
Brief notice honoring Emma with friends and family paying reverent tributes. The report notes affectionate memories and condolences from loved ones in a quiet obituary style.
The American Legion School Awards honor citizenship and character. Alice Good and Charles Rodgers received local awards at 8:30 PM with William E. Ix and John F. Renninger presenting. Conestoga Post awarded Terre Hill elementary pupils Leonard Wolf and Virginia Baxter for passing out of the program.
Radio Station WLAN is now broadcasting full time from 6 30 a m to midnight with ABC network programs. Mrs Charles M Diller extends thanks for flowers and cards sent during her hospital stay.
Bids for furnishing 20 tons of No 1 Buckwheat coal will be received by Borough Council until 8 p m on Wednesday June 2. Council reserves the right to accept or reject any bids. WM G Gilfillan Secretary.
Thirty five seniors of the New Holland High School filled the auditorium for graduation with Rev Ira R Fortna leading the invocation. Betty Jane Lowry spoke on International Frontiers and Melvin Jacob Martin sang a vocal solo. Enoch Duncan Frankhouser II spoke on Frontiers in Science. Dr J Rolland Crompton of Pennington School delivered the main address Changeless Values in a Changing World, stressing enduring American institutions family and human relationships and character as key values. Diplomas were presented by John T Auld and Virginia M Hoffman. The high school band and Marian Fortna accompanied.
To Owen Bible School Summer Bible School will reopen in the New Holland Mennonite Church on Wednesday evening June 2 at 7 15 oclock. Classes will be formed for children three years old and upward including adults. The children and the public are cordially invited to attend.
The New Holland Rod and Gun Club will host a public practice shoot on June 3 at 6 p m. Participants may use their own shells for non 12 gauge guns and no competitive event is planned.
Mrs W W Stauffer has come home from Doylestown after an operation at Emergency Hospital and convalescing at Rev and Mrs M M Hostetter's home. She thanks those who sent plants flowers and greetings during her hospital stay and recovery.
The May 28 1898 news notes a new park beside the Styer House nearing opening with fifty maple trees and seating with later plans for croquet and tennis. It also mentions a wartime volunteer call and odd local curiosities tied to a sailor rumor and a World War II observance voice.
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