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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
1
Funeral arrangements note a service held at Zeltenia Reformed Church at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery.
Filles Tda Zimmermann aged 60 died after a long illness at her parents home in Finkletown. She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church and survived by her parents and a sister Lydia Mellinger. Funeral was held at Groffdale Mennonite Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Thousands of Lancaster City residents are expected to attend a giant Republican rally at Williamson Field Franklin and Marshall College on Halloween night October 31. The executive committee promises a grand display of fireworks moving figures and a musical tattoo as principal entertainments with several secret novelty features. Admission is free and the program will extend for several hours.
The Hospital Auxiliary Committee completed its canning canvass of the town but some households were missed. Those who did not receive jars are asked to return any uncollected jars to Miss Lillian Rutter on or before October 24.
Borough authorities begin a speeding crackdown with Constable I G Kochel identifying 40 violators. Five fined so far T F Rimneer Clifford Townsley Lloyd Moore John Hermas and William Eaby with a total fine and costs of 14 25. Names await Harrisburg list. hearings to follow before Justice Elias Gruff.
Analysis by J E Goodell shows three New Holland water samples have normal bacteria levels, no B coli, and safe nitrate figures. Community notices urge Sunday meetings on Our New Americans and advance County C E Convention registrations, with program details to come in the Clarion.
Weekly sale highlights include 2000 yards navy blue suiting at 15e per yard, 25 pieces outing flannel in light and dark colors at 12 1/2¢ per yard, 100 children's winter coats from $7.00 to $3.95, 85 ladies dresses in serges and flannels at 3.98, and extra heavy double size blankets at 88 cents.
A newspaper brief notes a carload of choice apples is to be distributed under a new shipment plan. Details are limited but indicate official coordination with local suppliers and markets.
The Loyal Circle of King’s Daughters plans its annual Hallowe’en social at Harner’s Theatre next Friday October 30. Prizes will be awarded for best dressed couples and best comic costumes, with cider gingerbread and pumpkin pies served. Pages list numerous committees and volunteers handling entertainment, decorations, advertising, flowers, orchestra, cider, popcorn, pies, and tickets.
The Helping Hand Bible Class of Trinity Lutheran Sunday School stages a real scream at Hamar's Theatre featuring Deacon Dobbs and a cast of New Holland's best performers. General admission tickets are sold by class members with reserved seats available Friday night prior at the Theatre Box Office for 15 cents. The Reform Church orchestra will provide music and the cast includes George Townsley Amos Coleman and others.
Services at Caernarvon Presbyterian Church in Churchtown are Sundays at 3 PM drawing people from across the county. Last Sunday's sermon by Rev. Harry E Ulvich emphasized beautifying the House of the Lord from Ezra. Next Sunday will be led by First Presbyterian Lancaster.
Saturday and Sunday visitors fill local households with a wide mix of relatives and friends. Names include Martha Overly Leah Groff Dorothy Gaf Edwin Diller Billy Storb and many Lancaster area residents visiting family in Storb Roseboro Supplee and Richwine households among others.
The Lions Club will hold a regular luncheon on October 27 at 8:00 at the New Holland House. The planned Ladies Night is postponed due to the death of Lion Louis Coffroad, a longtime worker for the community. Resolutions will be offered honoring his memory and the evening will include an address by Reverend Professor Edward Bremer of Franklin and Marshall.
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