Teacher Plans Kindergarten for Borough
Mrs Ruth Ruppin Lane of Akron plans to open a kindergarten in New Holland on September 19. She is a Shippen School Lancaster graduate, Hood College alumna, and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Art. Lions Club sponsors the project and local educators support it. call Ephrata 60 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ruppin Lane
Akron
New Holland
Lane
Shippen ‘School
Lancaster
Hood College
American Academy of Dramatic Art
New York City
Blue Ribbon Books, Inc
Jackson Heights
Long Island
Millersville State Teachers College
Lions Club of
Ephrata 60
Enjoy Corn Roast By Arm strong Cork Company Lancaster
The Lancaster Arm strong Cork Company hosted a corn roast at Miss Anne Diffenderfer’s home on Friday night. Attendees included Elizabeth Schmidt Marian Brabson Betty Farling Jean Fisher and several men from the company such as E G Siedle William G Johnstone A J Kohler J H Donley O A DeCroce Ray Marshall Charles Conrad Jr Rudolph Rister Charles Tanger and Howard Gabriel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Cork Company
Lancaster
Anne Diffenderfer
Elizabeth Schmidt
Marian Brabson
Betty Farling
Jean Fisher
Messrs
E. G. Siedle
William G. Johnstone
A. J. Kohler
J. H. Donley
0. A. DeCroce
Ray Marshall
Charles Conrad, Jr
Rudolph Rister
Charles Tanger
Howard Gabriel
Dorwarts Return From Five Week Western Trip
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Dorwart of this borough have returned home after a five week absence four weeks of which were spent visiting western points of interest. They motored to Yellowstone Park San Francisco Yosemite Park Los Angeles the painted desert of New Mexico the Grand Canyon and Pike's Peak. Weather conditions were ideal throughout the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Dorwart
West
Yellowstone Park
San Francisco
Yosemite Park
Los Angeles
Yetrified Forest
New Mexico
Grand Canyon
Pike's Peak
Card of Thanks for Kind Neighbors and Friends
Expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for visits cards and flowers while recovering from a knee fracture after a fall at home and hospital stays at St Joseph's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Hospital
Family reunions delayed to next week notice
Notice states several family reunion notices could not be published due to space constraints and will appear in the next issue.
New Holland Schools Reopen After Labor Day
The New Holland Board of Education announces the Public Schools of the borough will reopen Tuesday morning September 6. Registration and enrollment begin at 8 30 a m with special vaccination and prior certificate requirements for new and entering students. Six year olds by January end may enroll if they start within the first two weeks. The board lists officers and a faculty including Supervising Principal J Harvey Shue and other teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
American Legion Awards At Festival In New Holland Area
Prizes were awarded by Concatoga Post No 662 at the Legion festival last Saturday night in New Holland. Winners include Mrs Harry Boyer Myrtle Frederick June Rineer James Davis and Mrs Maggie Rutter. The 1939 festival bills will be paid and officers nominated at the Tuesday business meeting. Donald Rabuck and Carl Weaver will report on Boys State encampment at Indiantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concatoga Post No
American Legion
Harry Boyer
New Holland
Myrtle Frederick
June Rineer
Paradise
James Davis
Maggie Rutter
New Holland R. 2
Donald Rabuck
Carl Weaver
Boys’ State
Indiantown
W M A Meets at Blue Ball
The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren church met at Mrs. Marvin Overly’s home on Saturday afternoon. Reading and prayer were led by several members, with readings by Mrs. Etta Brubaker and Mrs. Margaret Oberholzer. Attendees included multiple named members and two visitors from Lincoln and Philadelphia. The next meeting is set for Mrs. Etta Brubaker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Marvin Overly
Margaret Ranck
Mabel Ranck
Etta Brubaker
Margaret Oberholtzer
Edna Usner
Annabel
Emma Gehr
Anne Mae Overly
Glen
Margaret Oberholzer
Mary Seldomridge
Evelyn Seldomridge
Sabina Seldomridge
Joan
Laura Overly
Adam Diem
Lincoln
Henry Warner
Philadelphia
Well Baby Clinic Delayed In September
The Well Baby Clinic normally held the first Wednesday each month will not meet in September. Mothers wishing to inoculate their children against diphtheria must register on the first Wednesday in October to be eligible for November inoculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Well
John W Brubaker Celebrates 64th Birthday
John W Brubaker of East Main street celebrated his 64th birthday in his wheelchair, a condition from an accident fifteen years ago. He received many useful gifts from friends and will enjoy his new pipes and tobacco for days to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Brubaker
East Main Street
John
More rain would do no harm and reflections from 1888
The article reflects on a September 1, 1888 note about rain and editorials, noting a low turnout for a Atlantic City excursion with only seventy passengers citing late season timing and cash limits. It also reports fifty six members forming the Earl Republican Club at New Holland House with officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Toracco
Elizabeth Alderfer 69 Dies at Fetterville
Mrs Elizabeth Alderfer widow of Levi R Alderfer died at 6 15 am Wednesday at her home in Fetterville after nine months illness of complications. She was a member of Bridgeville Evangelical Congregational church. Survived by daughter Mary wife of Leonard Karver of Valley Forge and sister Miss Tillie McFeeters of Fetterville plus two grandchildren. Services at 2 pm Saturday at the home with interment in New Holland Lutheran cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 pm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Alderfer
Levi R. Alderfer
Fetterville
Bridgeville
New Holland Lutheran Cemetery
Mrs Barton Becker Dies in Lancaster General Hospital
Mrs Clara Beccer aged sixty one wife of Barton Becker of Terre Hill died from complications in Lancaster General hospital at 1 40 p m Wednesday She was a member of Evangelical Congregational church Terre Hill Survived by husband a daughter Helena wife of Everett G Weaver Terre Hill and a brother Harry Klahr Shilling ton Funeral home services set for 2 p m Saturday with interment in Terre Hill cemetery Calling hours Friday 7 to 9 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Beccer
Barton Becker
Terre Hill
Lancaster General Hospital
Evangelical Congregational Church
Helena
Everett G. Weaver
Harry Klahr
Shillington
Terre Hill Cemetery
Amaziah Buckwalter, 76, Dies at Gordonville Home
Amaziah T. Buckwalter of Gordonville died at 12 15 p m Tuesday at his home from heart trouble. Survived by wife Mary Ladal Buckwalter and children John S Elizabeth S both Lancaster Benjamin F Dayton Ohio Lee C Rehrersburg George W Harrisburg Anne B Achorn Philadelphia and sisters Mrs Charles Eshleman Lancaster and Mrs George Hess Conestoga. Brief funeral services from his home at 130 p m today with services at New Danville Reformed Mennonite church at 2 p m Interment in adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amaziah T. Buckwalter
Gordonville
Mary Ladal Buckwalter
John S
Elizabeth S
Lancaster
Benjamin F. Dayton
Ohio
Lee C
Rehrersburg
George W
Harrisburg
Anne B. Achorn
Philadelphia
Charles Eshleman
George Hess
Conestoga
New
Danville
John F Plank Dies at 64 in Salisbury Township
John F. Plank sixty four died of complications at 9 30 a m Tuesday at his home in Dains He was a lifelong farmer in Salisbury township He is survived by two daughters Edna wife of Owen H Freeman Honey Brook R 2 and Nora wife of Walter Tennis at home two brothers Elmer Honey Brook and Ellis Cains and three sisters Alma Potter Potter Coatesville Mrs Park Cairns Honey Brook R 2 and Mrs Harvey Jackson Honey Brook Funeral services will be held at 180 p m today Friday at the home with interment in the PequA Baptist cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Plank
Dains
Salisbury Township
Edna
Owen H. Freeman
Honey Brook
Nora
Walter Tennis
Elmer
Ellis
Cains
Alma Potter
Potter
Coatesville
Park Cairns
Harvey Jackson
Pequea Baptist Cemetery
Jolly Ranch Boys Band Performed for Coatesville Veterans
On Sunday the Jolly Ranch Boys Band of East Earl entertained veterans at Coatesville Hospital. Sponsored by New Holland Legion Post the event aimed to lift spirits of local servicemen and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Ranch Boys
East Earl
Coatesville Hospital
New Holland Legion Post
The Old Oaken Bucket and Town Happenings
A street page vignette notes Mia Kauffman and Dorothy Stauffer at Stauffer Drug Store artfully covered in labels reading Shake Well Before Using. A drunk man argues with a telephone pole, and a Welsh mountain farmer discusses labor woes with Legion Festival listeners. Ephrata State Police inspect the borough jail to ensure no sweat rooms exist, with no complaints filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Benjamin Kauffman
Dorothy Stauffer
Stauffer Drug Store
Ephrata
Octorara Historical Society to Hold Second Festival
The Octorara Historical Society plans its second annual festival at Fairview Presbyterian Church near Glen Moore on Saturday September 3. Rev. George H. Shea leads the society with Dr Leonard Fresconi to conduct the orchestra and Bertram Gurskey to lead the chorus. Visitors may bring picnics or suppers and wear costumes from any era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Presbyterian Church
Glen Moore
Mecca
Octorara Historical Society
Adam Boyd
George H. Shea
Shea
Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church
Leonard Fresconi
Philadelphia
Bertram Gurskey
Sadsburyville
Yunginger Johnson Nuptials Planned In St Pauls Reformed
Miss Evelyn M. Yunginger and Robert L. Johnson announce their September 4 wedding at 4 p m in St Pauls Reformed Church. Rev L A Alspach will officiate with Marie Gast organist and Ivan Smith soloist. Matron of honor Naomi Bortner. bridesmaids Allen Killian Esther Faulk Strasburg. best man Richard Johnson. ushers Allen Killian John Huber Clarence Smith William Weller. Bride to wear white satin gown with Queen Annes collar and halo veil. bouquet of yellow roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn M. Yunginger
Milo M. Yunginger
New Holland
Robert L. Johnson
Lewis Johnson
Lampeter
St. Paul's Reformed Church
L. A. Alspach
D. D
Marie Gast
Ivan Smith
Strasburg
Naomi Bortner
Hanover
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Allen Killian
Esther Faulk
Mary Elizabeth Yunginger
Richard Johnson
John Huber
Willow Street
Clarence Smith
William Weller
Four Jailed on Complaints by Justice of the Peace
David H. Styer reports four men jailed on drunk and disorderly charges. Harry Ayres of New Holland was jailed after refusing to leave town. Burnell Imhoff filed the complaint. Joseph Garman of Norristown and John J. McCarthy of York County with Clarence W. Berryman of Reading were arrested for drunkenness and vagrancy at the Silk Mill and later fighting at Mentzer’s barn. A hearing is set for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Two more arrests are sought for others involved. East Main Street residents spur a warning that arrests will follow without warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Styer
Justice of the Peace
Harry
Bud) Ayres
New Holland
A. D
Burnell Imhoff
Ayres
Joseph Garman
Norristown
John J. McCarthy
York County
Clarence W. Berryman
Reading
Isaac C. Mentzer
Harry Ayres
East Main Street
Legion Auxiliary Groups To Meet On September 13
The Chester-Lancaster Bi-County council of the American Legion auxiliary meets September 13 at the Malvern Community Clubhouse. An 11 a.m. executive board, 12 p.m. luncheon hosted by Paoli chapter, 1:30 p.m. council session with Rev. Scott Brendle as speaker. Installation led by Mrs. Martin Eshleman. new officers include President Mrs. Charles Mentzer and others. Reservations to Mrs. Walter C. Rice by Sept 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester-Lancaster
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Malvern
Warren Avenue
Paoli Chapter
Scott Brendle
Denver Reformed Church
Martin Eshleman
Quarryville
Charles Mentzer
New Holland
Clarence Althouse
Coatesville
Edna Musser
Harrisburg
Raymond Heald
West Chester
Clarence Ressler
Walter C. Rice
P. O. Box
Paoli
Will Hold Farmers' Meeting To Explain Wheat Insurance
A meeting is set for Monday September 5 at 7 30 p m in the bank building to explain the government's crop insurance program to local farmers.
Firemen to Hold Picnic in Overly's Grove
The Uniform Bank of Liberty Fire Company hosts its annual picnic tomorrow in Overly's Grove. Free chicken corn soup served at 4 p.m. Games begin at 1 30 p.m. CT. If rain arrives, the event moves to the fire hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniform Bank of Liberty Fire Company
Overly’s Grove
Scout Meeting and Court of Honor Set for Tuesday
The regular Scout meeting will be held in the school basement at 7:00 p m on Tuesday September 6. A Court of Honor and a board of review will precede a Troop Committee meeting.
Martin family expresses thanks for sympathy and support
The Martin family thanks relatives neighbors and friends for cards of sympathy vehicle use and kindness shown during their bereavement in the death of Jonas W. Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas W. Martin
Martin
Lions Club hosts local swim meet champions
A championship swim meet sponsored by the Lions Club and New Holland Swim Club at the local pool Friday night showcased young swimmers. Winners include Jim Wenger and Rodney Hoober in boys events, Nancy Mearig and Peg Wenger in girls sprints, with multiple placements noted and a continuation on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
New Holland Swim Club
Jim Wenger
Rodney Hoober
Nancy Mearig
Peg. Wenger
Peg. Ames
Peg Wenger
Sylvia Hoover
Guest Organist Florence Bair to Play at Methodist
Miss Florence B. Bair of St. Stephen Reformed Church will be guest organist at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday at 7 30 p m. Her program includes Evening Bells and Cradle Song From the South At Evening An Evening Meditation Hosannah and the hymns for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence B. Bair
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Bair
Macfarleane
Gillette
Kinder
Mansfield
Dubois
Births in Farmersville and Churchtown Families
Mr and Mrs Frank Hoover of Farmersville announce the birth of a son at their home on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Walter Dukeman of Churchtown announce the birth of a daughter at 1 15 p m Wednesday at Lancaster General hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hoover
Farmersville
Walter Dukeman
Churchtown
Lancaster General Hospital
New English and Physical Education Head Joins High School
Miss Frieda M. Knepper of Scarsdale New York will join the High School staff this year as head of the English department and director of Girls Physical Education and sports. She is a graduate of Eastchester High School Tuckahoe and Pennsylvania State College and studied at the University of California Los Angeles. Knepper lettered in hockey baseball and basketball in college and held student leadership roles including Sophomore fraternity chaperone class president and High School paper editor. She led Pi Lambda Theta sorority and served on the athletic association board with multiple managerial duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda M. Knepper
Scarsdale
N. Y
Miss Knepper
Eastchester High School
Tuckahoe
Pennsylvania State College
University of California
Los Angeles
Pi Lambda Theta Sorority
Athletic Association
Fortieth Birthday for Elmer W. Martin at Union Avenue Home
Mr Elmer W Martin of 15 Union Avenue celebrated his fortieth birthday Saturday evening with a gathering of relatives and friends from New Holland Goodville Lititz Parkesburg and York. Guests included S D Martin Jacob H Summers and families and the Weaver Martin family. He received several useful presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer W. Martin
Union Avenue
S. D. Martin
Jacob H. Summers and Sons
Paul
Calvin
Luke
Mark
J. Mervin
New Holland
R. 2
S. Weaver Martin
Floyd
Goodville
Mr. Heffley
Lititz
Titus Summers
Parkesburg
Marcella Engle
Bernice Martin
West Side Hospital
York
Kenneth Martin
Dorothy
Lois Martin
Visit to Bridgeville Matches Local Clergy Family
Mr and Mrs J Willard of Lewistown PA stay several days this week with Rev and Mrs W A Katz at the Bridgeville Evangelical Congregational parsonage during a local visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Willard
Lewistown, Pa
W. A. Katz
Bridgeville Evangelical Congregational Parsonage
Supper Planned by Mount Airy Church Ladies
The Ladies Aid Society of the Mount Airy E C church will hold a chicken corn soup supper on Saturday evening September 3 beside the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mr. Airy E. C. Church
Knights of Malta Band to Play Free Concert Next Friday
The Knights of Malta Band from Lancaster will give a free concert next Friday evening on the balcony of the Eagle Hotel. The program includes popular and classical numbers for the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Malta Band
Lancaster
Eagle Hotel
Europe on edge as leaders weigh war risks and politics
The piece notes Germany's planned month long wartime mobilization with 1.5 million troops and France's move to a 40 hour week, while England aims talks with Hitler. It suggests Sudeten German autonomy under Hitler and questions about Britain and France steering US aid. It then shifts to U S politics with election year slush funds and Senate purge tests affecting McCarran, George, and Tydings amid FDR policy concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Senate
McCarran
Nevada
George
Georgia
Tydings
Maryland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lions Club Group
Board of Education
H. J.harle Wright
Charles S. Zwally
Henry R. Fenninger
John H. Martin
J. Maurice Smith
J. Harvey Shue
Virginia Hoffman
Stewart J. Barthold
William D. Burley
Irma B. Ditzler
Ann L
American Legion News
C. G. Bachman
Earl Republican Club
New Holland House
D. S. Schlauch
Elam Reiter
John 8. Lowry
Edward Sutton
Wm. L. Sigel
George H. Ranck
Earl Harrison and Morton Club
Mrs. Barton Becker
Amaziah
T. Buckwalter
Dip KN
Baul
Farmer
Hershey
Earle
Pappy
Octorara Society
Society
Legion Auxiliary
Scout News
Scarsdale, N. Y
Penn State
Mount Airy
E. M. F. Weaver, M.D
Germany
France
England
Henderson
Hitler
Runciman
Henlein
Benes
Czecho-Slovakia
Ireland
Mussolini
Italy
Joe Kennedy
Europe
America
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