C Wanner recalls thirty years as a rural mail carrier
In a memoir by Horace C. Wanner, a retired rural mail carrier, he reflects on nearly 32 years of service with only five days missed due to illness. He narrates childhood moves near Blue Ball, early work in trades, a barn accident, and eventual entry into mail carrying, noting a strong work ethic and varied early jobs before joining the Post Office.
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Horace C. Wanner
Solomon High
William W. Horst
Henry Lewis
Wallace
Gap
Blue Ball
Samuel Gehman
Adam Oberholtzer
Sammy Musselman
Scott Diffenderfer
New Holland Clarion
Shirk Nominated by Party for County Treasurer
Henry S. Shirk, banker of Blue Ball, is the Republican candidate for county treasurer. The Ad notes his 29 years in rural banking, prior 20 years teaching, and his straightforward, trustworthy character, saying he offers sound judgment for the county’s financial office.
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Henry
S. Shirk
Blue Ball
Shirk
Lancaster County
Blue Ball National Bank
Adv
Births Announced for Three Local Families
Mr and Mrs Ivan P Lowry announce the birth of an eight pound boy on Wednesday at 145 PM at home. Mr and Mrs Harvey Hurst East Earl announce the birth of a daughter at home on Wednesday at 2 PM. Mr and Mrs Harry Worst White Horse announce the birth of a five pound girl at home on Wednesday at 9 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan P. Lowry
Harvey Hurst
East Earl
Harry Worst
White Horse
King's Daughters Meet Discuss Tour to Capital
The King's Daughters gathered Tuesday at Mrs. C. M. Groff's home. New sympathy committees were formed for East and West New Holland. They planned a Halloween party for October 25 and discussed a possible Washington trip with Mrs. Amos R. Good available for info. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Wilford G. Stauffer's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East New Holland
Sidney Irons
Amos Zook
West New Holland
Charles Diller
Alta Diller
Washington, D. C
Amos R. Good
Wilford G. Stauffer
Legion Card Party at Legion Home Tuesday Night
The American Legion and Auxiliary plan a card party at the Legion Home on Tuesday September 17 at 8 p m with prizes for Pinochle and 500 games. Delegates from the Tri County Council met in Downingtown at the M E church with Mrs Ed gar O Beck Mrs Charles Mentzer Mrs Paul Stone Mrs Roland Kochel and Mrs Amos Zuck in attendance. New officers elected include H R Fenninger post commander Wayne B Ranck adjutant Raymond Gensemer treasurer Paul D Stone post finance officer Harry Shaub chaplain and C A Mentzer post historian who was chosen representative to the County Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Home
American Legion Auxiliary
Tri-County Council
Downingtown
M. E
Edgar O. Beck
Charles Mentzer
Paul Stone
Roland Kochel
Amos Zuck
H. R. Fenninger
Wayne B. Ranck
Raymond Gensemer
Trusee
Paul D. Stone
Harry Shaub
C. A. Mentzer
Time and Tide items from a rural Lancaster County page
A child breaks a collar bone after falling from a carriage in Sutton yard. A Bald eagle, six feet seven inches, shot near Welsh Mountain by Benjamin Brown. John Wolford tumbles from a balcony but recovers from a near fatal fall. Oliver Paxson reports a four foot four inch California gourd growth. Robinson Crusoe’s cow vanishes near Garman’s mines after a mine shaft death. Jacob Shiffer seeks hospital care for a groin ailment. Rev E L Hughes unites Lemon Wenger and Emma Wallace at the Earl township parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Sutton
Aldus Bender
George D. Bender
Benjamin Brown
Honey Brook Township
John Patton
John Wolford
Louis Wolford
Gordonville
Oliver Paxson
George Engle
Robinson Crusoe
Garman
Jacob L. Shiffer
University Hospital
Philadelphia
Gpme
E. L. Hughes
Lemon Wenger
Emma Wallace
Earl Township
U. B. Parsonage
Rebecca Wickel
Kurtz Worst Clans Hold 12th Reunion at Spring Garden
The 17th annual Kurtz and Worst clans reunion occurred Saturday at the Kurtz home near Spring Garden. Activities included a morning reception, barn lunch, and an afternoon program with singing, recitations, solos, and a playlet. Officers were elected and committees named, noting two deaths and twelve births during the year.
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Kurtz and Worst
Jason Kurtz
Spring Garden
Andrew Wilson
Christiana
Amos L. Eby
Lancaster
Esther Kurtz
Betty Jane Shirk
Mae McCarthy
Eleanor Worst
White Horse
Anna
Lillian Wanner
Anne K. Snader
Bareville R. D. 1
Leroy Worst
Chester Eby
Enos Blackbill
Near Springville
Harry C. Wanner
Arthur Mendenhall
John C. Wanner
Gap
R. D
Galen Hershey
John C. Warner
Clyde McKillips
Laura Kurtz
Personal greetings reported among Ephrata residents
A series of social visits highlighted by Mr and Mrs Elmer Eichelberger from Ephrata hosting and visiting neighbors. The list includes Mr and Mrs Robert Ennis from Shillington, Mr and Mrs Marcus Becker returning from trips, and multiple Lancaster area couples visiting relatives in Collegeville Lancaster Duke University and Philadelphia.
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Elmer Eichelberger
Ephrata
Roland N. Bowers
Robert Ennis
Shillington
J. Herbert Evans
Marcus F. Becker
Pennsylvania
New York
Harry K. Weaver
Mildred
William
William Hawk
Collegeville
Harry Smith
Jacob Gockley
Lancaster
Mrs. Gockley
Mrs. Walker
Benefit Card Party Held by Liberty Fire Company
The Liberty Fire Company in this borough will host a card party on Saturday September 14 at the Fire Hall. Proceeds support the uniform rank with a door prize and many other awards. Public invited.
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Liberty Fire Company
Miss Storb to Enter Duke University Freshman Year
Miss Mary Storb, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Storb Jr of this borough, will enter Duke University in Durham North Carolina as a freshman.
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Henry Rutter
Lancaster
Harry Rutter
Lewis M. Storb, Jr
Durham
North Carolina
Mary
Duke University
Naomi Warfel
Philadelphia
Fred Weigel
Henry Walker
Jacob Gockley
Lloyd Hawk
Martin Reese
New England States
Ivan D. Bair
Chester Perry
Mary Elizabeth
Cora B. Miller
John A. Hoffman
Virginia
Parke Ames
Mary Storb
Lewis Storb, Jr
Old Oaken Bucket burro ball tale from New Holland Lions
Local New Holland Lions Club members visited Ephrata to play burro ball against the Ephrata Lions, with Ike Cauller delivering a strong all around performance. Charley Zwally impressed, Tuffy Kochel and others supplied attack, while Dr. H. H. Poole and Dan Hoover anchored the lineup. The game ended with no official score given, followed by a Dutch corn and doggie roast. The piece also notes a cautious view on the coming Primary Election and a humorous cigar anecdote about a county treasurer race, urging support for the Republican ticket and H. S. Shirk.
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New Holland Lions Club
Ephrata
Lions Club
Knights and Ladies of the Golden Eagle Meet September 21
The thirty second convention of the Knights and Ladies of the Golden Eagle in Lancaster county will be held in Washington Borough on Saturday September 21 with 10 am and 1 30 pm sessions. The program includes singing prayers and a memorial service. Grand officers from Middletown Philadelphia and Easton will attend.
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the Knights and Ladies of the Golden Eagle
Lancaster County
Washington Borough
America
Grand Castle
Grand Temple
Edwin C. Leber
Middletown
Fred W. Anton
Philadelphia
Grand Templar
Agnes Egan
Easton
Obituary of Thomas R. Smith 81 Lancaster resident
Thomas R. Smith eighty one of 223 N Shippen Lancaster died at home Tuesday after a complication of diseases. Born in New Holland to James F. and Margaret Fellenbaum Smith he was a Covenant United Brethren member. Survived by sons Dannvi W Strasburg and Thomas H Philadelphia daughters Alice E wife of A E Lutz Lancaster and Lillian M at home. last of his family. Services Friday at 2 pm with interment in Lancaster cemetery.
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Thomas R. Smith
N. Shippen Street
Lancaster
New Holland
James F
Margaret Fellenbaum Smith
Covenant United Brethren Church
Sue Anna Smeltz
Dannvi W
Strasburg
Thomas H
Philadelphia
Alice E
A. E. Lutz
Lillian M
Hee
Lancaster Cemetery
Miss Venora Grube Dies In Lancaster At 64
Miss Venora Grube sixty four daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Martin H Grube died at her brother Harry Grube 125 East Clay street Lancaster at 1 pm Wednesday after five months illness She was a member of the First Presbyterian church Survived by brothers Harry John William Scott Chicago Tl and Martin Blue Ball Services will be held at J C Henninger funeral parlors this borough at 2 pm today Interment in Caernarvon cemetery Churchtown
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Venora Grube
Martin H. Grube
Harry Grube
East Clay Street
Lancaster
First Presbyterian Church
Harry
John
William
Scott
Chicago
Martin
Blue Ball
J. C. Henninger
Caernarvon
Churchtown
Ladies' Aid Society Meets in Berks County
The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Stephen Reformed Church held its regular Friday gathering at Mrs. L. M. Woolworth’s Wyomissing home. The president read a memorial poem “Gone Ahead” and outlined plans for a Franklin street stand at Farmers Day Exhibit. Mrs. R. E. Whitmore spoke on a Pacific Coast trip with illustrated cards. Hostesses included Mrs. Wilson Duck and others, with several members listed as present.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Wm. Yohn
The
Clarion
Franklin Street
R. E. Whitmore
Pacific Coast
C. M. Groff
Wilson Duck
Elsie Walters
L. M. Woolworth
George F. Besore
E. M. High
C. C. Warner
Ezra Bair
Richard Hopper
Emma Coldren
C. G. Bachman
Sydney
Baby Parade Classes Listed for New Holland Farmers Day
Classified parade categories include coaches tricycles express wagons singles groups couples and floats with first and second prizes. Awards feature Mickey Mouse lamp blanket silver set football sweater books a $5 savings account and cash prizes. Information available from Dr H H Poole committee chairman.
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New Holland
H. H. Poole
W M A Meeting at Ranch Church Woman's Club
The W M A of Ranch's church will meet at Mrs Andrew Usner's home on Saturday afternoon September 14 at 2 o'clock. All women and girls of the community are invited to attend.
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Ranch
Andrew Usner
State Camp Opposes Charter Session and Sunday Movies
The Pennsylvania State Camp of the Patriotic Order Sons of America urges members to vote against a Constitutional Convention in the September 17 primary and to oppose Sunday movie theaters. The letter argues for American ideals, rest on Sunday, and denounces motion picture interests as harmful to decency and religion. Fraternally signed by state leaders.
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Pennsylvania
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Dear Brothers
Patriotic Sons of America
the Order
Commonwealth
The
United States of America
Rainbow Division Class Elects Officers at Zeltenreich Church
The Rainbow Division class of Zeltenreich Reformed church held its first meeting at the Howe home. Officers named include Amelia Fentonee as president and Iwan D Buckwiltry as vice president. A chicken and waffle supper was planned for September 21 at the American Leen Home in New Holland.
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Rainbow Division
Zeltenreich
R. D
J. Roger Miller
Bareville
Leon Smith
Camp Crawford
Martin Diller
Elias Musselman
New Holland
High School Class of 1926 To Hold Annual Reunion
The New Holland High School class of 1926 plans its ninth annual reunion on Saturday meeting at president Lloyd W. Weber’s Blue Ball home and driving to the DuPont Gardens for a picnic. Members listed include Mildred Rife H Norman Kensinger Edith Richwine Kensinger Clara B Myer Eola Ethel Bair Stahl Harrisburg Angus Douple Elizabethtown Marian Geist Fuhrman Strasburg Grace Arehart Samuel Harsh Bareville Anna High Kurtz Ephrata Anna Babe Groff Savitz Lloyd W. Weber Irene W. Marfin Goodville Benjamin F. Weaver Churchtown.
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New Holland High School
Lloyd W. Weber
Blue Ball
DuPont Gardens
Mildred Rife
Lancaster
H. Norman Kensinger
Edith Richwine Kensinger
Leacock
Clara B. Myer
Leola
Ethel Bair Stahl
Harrisburg
Angus H. Douple
Elizabethtown
Marian Geist Fuhrman
Strasburg
Grace Arehart
Samuel J. Harsh
Bareville
Anna High Kurtz Ephrata
Anna “Babe” Groff Savitz
Liberty Street
Emaus
Irene W. Marfin
Goodville
Benjamin F. Weaver
Churchtown
B. P. W. C. to Meet in New Holland on Sept 16
The B. P. W. C. of New Holland holds its first fall meeting Monday September 16 at 7 30 pm at the home of Mrs. Miriam Whitmore.
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New Holland
Miriam Whitmore
C H Martin on Republican ballot for county register
C H Martin seeks the Republican nomination for Lancaster County register. A longtime party activist, he attended the 1924 Republican National Convention and the 1928 event, spoke to voters on issues, and held roles with the Young Republican Club and Lancaster historical groups. He is tied to the U S Internal Revenue Service post in Lancaster and is widely known in the region.
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Wyllcaster County
Martino
Hayeen
Republian Party
Cleveland
Kansas City
Kettie
Lancaster
U. S. Internal Revenue
Young Republican Club
Lancaster County Historical Society
Pennsylvania German Society
The
Lincoln Foundation
Salem Reformed church to host chicken supper event
The Young Men's Bible Class of Salem Reformed Church Heller's will hold a chicken supper on Saturday September 14 from 4 to 9 at the Parish Hall of the church.
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Young Men's Bible Class
Salem Reformed Church
Heller's
Royal Parks Offer Country Views Amid Urban Setting
A narrator rises near the Royal Parks and describes three vast green spaces with water features and trees. The parks host sheep grazing, rent-driven farming elements, abundant lawn seating, and frequent horseback riding by Londoners, officials, and the Royal Family, all after 8 a.m.
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G. C. Wanner
Henry S. Shirk
Capital
King’s Daughters
Legion
Kurtz
Ike Cauller
Upper
Wright Bakery
Ephrata Mountains
Ike
Charley Zwally
Charley
Arkansas Traveler
Tuffy Kochel
Dr. H. H. Poole
Dan Hoover
Wilson A. Foust
W. D. Kling
H. S. Shirk
P. S
Eagles Plan
Berks County
W. M. A. Meeting
A. State Camp
H. Raymond McBride
Z. S. Brenize
Harry J Leary
Eugene F. Hendricks
Charles Brumm
C. H. Martin
CO. Register
Mans
Around the World
Jonathan B. Fisher
England
Royal Parks
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