Girl Scouts Investiture Impresses New Holland Troop
An investiture ceremony in New Holland at the Lutheran Parish House featured Captain Diffenderfer and lieutenants Groff and Kauffman guiding twelve Tenderfoot girls through tests. Scouts Sylvia Hooker and others were presented badges, with a flag gift from the Lions Club and remarks by Mrs. Irma Ditzler. The nine month old troop has 29 members led by Frieda Knepper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Jane Thffenderfer
Elizabeth Groff
Evelyn Kauffman
Jane Evans
Sylvia Hooker
Mary Ann Musselman
Margaret Ames
Betty Fuller
Patsy Fenninger
Mary Grace Metford
Mary Jane Myers
Juanita Reed
Marian Dunlap
Nancy Ambler
Margaret Wenger
Mary Storb
Louise Kurtz
New Holland Lions Club
Milton Wassmann
Diffenderfer
June Weber
Gladys Lowry
Jane Witmer
George W. Wilt
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Irma Ditzler
Frieda Knepper
Hunters Licenses Issued At Styer & Evans in New Holland
The office of Styer and Evans real estate and insurance in New Holland Pennsylvania announces hunting licenses issued with applicable fees and tags available now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Styer & Evans, Real Estate and Insurance
New Holland
Card of Thanks for 78th Birthday Surprise
Mrs. David Gockley thanks friends and neighbors who surprised her on her 78th birthday with cards and flowers and extends sincere gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gockley
Hunters License Now Available at Groff's Hardware
Hunters license information notes licenses now available at Groff's Hardware. Local authorities encourage residents to obtain permits through the shop, detailing where to apply and applicable fees.
Old Well Unearthed By Sewer Work In New Holland
Sewer workers digging a lateral to the American Legion Home on West Main Street uncovered an old capped and walled well about thirty feet deep. The find recalls the former yard of Mammy Bensinger the pow wow doctor. Crews report rocky sections on Main street and plan repaving around midtown. About 6000 feet of main sewer line remains to be laid. Two long sections will extend beyond borough limits to the disposal plant and to mill creek.
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New Holland
American Legion
Gulf Service Station Opens in New Holland
Gulf Service Station on Brimmer avenue East Main street will formally open with Jacob H. Patches as proprietor. The snow white stucco building features a washroom two restrooms and cream blue interior. Equipment includes lubrication crankcase service air filter cleaning wheel bearing packing spark plug testing battery charging and analysis and tire repair. Gulf and motor oil will be carried.
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New Holland
Brimmer Avenue
East Main Street
Jacob H. Patches
Patches
Gulf As
Motor Oil
St Stephen Cemetery Plot to Be Consecrated
The St Stephen Reformed church plans a consecration of its newly opened cemetery addition next Sunday evening. The service starts at 6 30 p m with the opening in the church auditorium followed by a procession to the burial ground. This third plot since 1799 lies east of the older sections, donated by Matthias Shirk.
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St. Stephen Reformed Church
Matthias Shirk
Bake Sale by Girl Scouts Saturday Morning
The Girl Scouts will hold a bake sale on Saturday morning September 14 in front of the Theatre starting at 10 o'clock.
Trains Run Regularly to Lancaster Amid Town Humour
From September 13 1890 report on New Holland six trains daily to Lancaster starting this week. Dignitaries on the first ride found a small crowd. editor notes a half hour to Lancaster and humor about local enthusiasm. A Ninety day license suspension and kangaroos as game are mentioned. Pequea Evangelical Church reopens after renovations with full services. A weather sign predicts rain despite a rainbow. The item hints Maine election influence nationwide.
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Lancaster
New Holland
Pequea
Maine
Tri Town Home Coming 3 Day Event Plans
The Tri Town Home Coming Committee led by Samuel R Myer and Joseph C Wentz announced a three day celebration on September 20 to 22 with cash prizes for parade categories such as most attractive organizations and best bands. A Friday program includes 2 00 pm registration and exhibit judging at Upper Leacock High School with various food and craft entries.
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Samuel R. Myer
Joseph C. Wentz
Atractive
Leacock High School
Obituary of Martin H Lichty Resident of Lancaster
Martin H Lichty age 74 of 986 East Orange St Lancaster died at 9 p m Tuesday after four weeks illness. Born in Caernarvon Township he was a son of the late Tsaae and Magdalena Lichty. He worked for Conestoga Transportation 35 years retiring last month. A First Presbyterian Church member he is survived by wife Ida Bowermaster Lichty two daughters Ella wife of Jesse Snavely Jr of Landisville and Mary K at home and three grandchildren. Funeral from the home Friday at 2 30 pm with burial in Paradise Mennonite cemetery.
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Martin H. Lichty
East Orange St
Lancaster
Caernarvon Township
Tsaae
Magdalena Lichty
Conestoga Transportation Company
First Presbyterian Church
Ida Bowermaster Lichty
Ella
Jesse Snavely, Jr
Landisville
Mary K
Paradise Mennonite Cemetery
Mrs Lizzie S Bear Dies at 72 in Oregon
Lizzie S Bear seventy two widow of John E Bear died at 7 30 p m Sunday at her Oregon home. She belonged to Leacock Lutheran Church. Survived by sons Clayton at home and Carson of Oregon and sisters Ella Weinhold Rothsville Susan Steid Oregon Ada Weidler Womelsdorf. Funeral from the home Wednesday at 2 p m with services at Leacock Lutheran Church. Interment followed nearby.
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Lizzie Stork Bear
John E. Bear
Oregon
Leacock
Clayton
Carson
Ella Weinhold
Rothsville
Susan
William Steid
Ada
Sidney Weidler
Womelsdorf
Excuse for being late becomes lesson in punctuality
A humorous tale from the Enterprise Telephone Company follows Tillman Horst who is famed for clockwork punctuality. After a Labor Day weekend delay, he arrives at seven with the quip that his pants needed patching. The piece ends urging readiness of excuses for any occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Telephone Company
Tillman Horst
Tillman
Qatar
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Gockley in Diller Avenue Borough
Mrs Gockley of Diller Avenue in the borough celebrated her seventy eighth birthday on Monday September 9. She received many birthday cards and flowers as her daughter Mrs Margie Groff of Ephrata and Local United Brethren church friends sponsored the surprise. Family members spent Monday evening at the Gockley home in her honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gockley
Diller Avenue
Margie Groff
Ephrata
United Brethren Church
Gockley
Hinkletown school reunion plans outlined
Former teachers and pupils of Hinkletown schools will hold their fifth annual reunion on the school grounds Saturday with two sessions at 2 PM and 7 PM Rain or shine. Rev John N Gehman will speak after recently returning from England and Amos Garman will give Pennsylvania German readings. John S Wenger is president with officers Treisch Bard Hoover and Mellinger listed.
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Hinkletown
Seh
John N. Gehman
England
Amos Garman
Gehman
Garman
John S. Wenger
Reunion Association
John Treisch
Harry Bard
Paul S. Hoover
Ada Mellinger
Beers-Hess Nuptials Held At Bridegroom Home
The marriage of Miss Pauline E. Beers and Harry G. Hess occurred Friday September 6 at eight p m at the groom home. Rev John R McClellan officiated as guests viewed palm decor and a reception followed. Hess is with C W Good Contracting Company of Lancaster. they will reside in Lehighton Carbon county.
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Pauline E. Beers
Preston Beers
Palmerton
Harry G. Hess
Warren Hess
Leacock
John R. McClellan
Hess
C. W. Good Contracting Company
Lancaster
Lehighton
Carbon County
Umble Longabaugh Bride Thelma Married Harold Umble
Miss Thelma Longabaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs J Wesley Longabaugh Mt Zion became the bride of Harold Umble son of Mr and Mrs Christian Umble Honey Brook in a Thursday August 29 ceremony at the Honey Brook Presbyterian manse Rev Harry Porter Farr Jr officiated The couple left for a trip through Virginia after the ceremony.
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Thelma Longmabaugh
J. Wesley Longabaugh
Mt. Zion
Harold Umble
Christian Umble
Honey Brook
Harry Porter Farr, Jr
Virginia
Buy A Board Campaign Supports Scout Projects
The Boy Scouts announce a Buy A Board campaign to raise funds for woodwork at the Scout Home. Fifteen members attended the Tuesday session and plans include plastering the ceiling and erecting a wooden front porch. Donor names will be published weekly in the Clarion, starting with Jo Manriel Smith and others.
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Sea Tony
Pye
Virider
Apervsa
Oberishter Teygner
Tra
Conmittes
Clarion
Jo Manriel Smith
J. Kenneth Smith
Vo Leen Smith
Gordon Sprite
K P W Club Holds Picnic at First Fall Gathering
Mrs Anna Diller hosted the Business and Professional Women's Club picnic on Monday September 9. New president Mrs Irma Ditzler presided over the first fall business meeting. Anna Musselman reported on the District Presidents meeting at Harrisburg September 4 and District Picnic at Camp Christmas Seal August 3. Plans were made for the fall and winter meetings and a $5 donation to the Girls Senate.
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Anna Diller
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Irma Ditzler
Anna Musselman
Harrisburg
Camp Christmas Seal
Hishspire
Vorail
Girks Senate
Phins
Irma Ditazler
Ruth Freyberger
Ima Dutaler
Helen Fenninger
Miriam Whitmore
Anna and
Lerenice Musselman
Ruta Preunberger
Marian Hogeland
Marian Frankhouser
Worginia Dunlap
Margaret Rifund
Virginia Hoffmian
Stray Shot Victim Improves After Hospital Stay
Pearl Stewart thirteen of New Holland R 2 was shot in the abdomen with a .22 calibre bullet at her home Friday night. Attendants at St Joseph's hospital reported she was in good condition Tuesday night. State police arrested three youths who admitted shooting near her home and are under bail for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Stewart
New Holland
R. 2
St. Joseph's Hospital
Weekend at Mt Gretna for I F F Club members
Members of the I F F Club and their families spent the past weekend at Mt Gretna. Sunday dinner guests included Rollin Wolfe Jerry Wolfe Jonathan Martin John Whitmer Arthur Ames Robert Ames Mildred Kochel Addison Wenger James Wenger Ernest Kroech Dale Kroech Mary Becker Harry Klinger Grace Zell Helen Weiler Clyde Brackin and Lewis Brackin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. F. Club
Mt. Gretna
Rollin Wolfe
Jerry
Ray Wolfe
Jonathan Martin
John Whitmer
Arthur Ames
Robert
Margaret Ames
Mildred Kochel
Addison Wenger
James
Peggy Wenger
Ernest Kroech
Dale Kroech
Mary Becker
Harry Klinger
Grace Zell
Helen Weiler
Clyde Brackin
Lewis Brackin
Young Men's Republican Club to Meet Monday
The next regular monthly meeting of the Young Men's Republican Club will be held in the American Legion Home on Monday evening September 16 at 8 00 o'clock.
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Young Men's Republican Club
American Legion
Seek Licenses to Wed in Lancaster Area
The notice lists multiple couples seeking marriage licenses in Lancaster County. Names include Paul Ranch at Ephrata R. 2 with Emma S. Zeiser East Earl R. 1. Woodrow W. Walter Clarks Summit with Dorothy Imhoff New Holland. John Hoover New Holland R. 1 with Barbara Martin New Holland R. 1. Raymond N. Ulrich Stevens R. D. 1 with Magdalene Newswanger Bareville R. 1.
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Paul Ranch
Ephrata
Emma S. Zeiser
East Earl
Woodrow W. Walter
Clarks Summit
Dorothy Imhoff
New Holland
John Hoover
Barbara Martin
Raymond N. Ulrich
Stevens
R. D
Magdalene Newswanger
Bareville
New Holland Rod and Gun Club September Target Shoot
The New Holland Rod and Gun Club will hold its regular monthly target shoot on club grounds southeast of the borough. The event is Saturday afternoon September 14 at 1 p m Central Time and features a 50 target Lewis class.
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New Holland Rod and Gun Club
Lewis
For Rent Dwelling Houses in October 1940
For Rent notice listing dwelling houses with possession on October 1 1940. STYER AND EVANS Real Estate and Insurance agency handles the listing and rentals.
Parade Plan Drops Band Contest Idea
Treasurer resigns as committee forms to run a local model plane contest on the school playgrounds. The event set for a Saturday in October will judge straight flight distance and stunt flying with four prizes across categories.
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Paul Bope
Wits
Tor RB
Whimnere
OM Grothane
Marie Wrothe
Vuccane
Tevoauis
Rev Ro HE Whiston Guests at Lions Club Meeting
The Lions Club hosted Rev Ro HE Whiston as guest speaker. The program featured remarks from leaders including JD Kline and the Girl Scout troop leaders. A parade of 29 Girl Scouts thanked the Lions for the event and the Scone Flask pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro HE Whiston
Lions Club
Creu
Gerl
Feaders
Lion Cgab
JD. Kline
Praneviliv
Ape Saeles
Amother
Bos
Flying contest registration for boys announced at store
Notice to boys and ads builders of air branes to call at JACK MARTIN's store and register for the flying contest to be held October 5. Rules and prize awards will be announced later.
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Jack Martin
Friday the Thirteenth in Wartime England News
The piece reflects on ongoing German air raids on London with thousands dead or wounded and warns of potential troop landings on England's shores. It notes fogs hindering Hitler's actions, upcoming election chatter, and evolving public sentiment about Willkie and the President amid wartime uncertainty.
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London
Germany
Berlin
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Hunters
Hunters’ License
Groff
St. Stephen Cemetery
C. G. Bachman
Tri-Town
Lizzie S. Bear
Dip K. Haul
Tillman Breezed
Hess—Beers
Boy Scouts
Lorde
K. P. W. Club
Young Men’s Republican Club
Styer & Evans Real Estate and Insurance
Patna
Hitler
Dip N. Haul
Willkie
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