Local Man Dies in Borough. Mennonite Family Mourns
In Ohio born and brought to this country about 28 years ago, a resident of the borough died yesterday morning after residing with his wife Elizabeth Kreider. He leaves children Frances, Samuel, Exriest, Elizabeth, Kathryn, Henry, Paul and David at home, and brothers Isaac Bowman Schoeneck My. Phareg Mar tin and Samuel Bowman East Hart along with several others. His father Samuel Bowman and mother Mary Bowman Martindale have been noted as deceased. Surviving relatives include Mrs Reuben Sensenig and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanerille
Wenger
Ering
Bowman
Horuz
Ohio
Weaverland Mennonite
Elizabeth Kreider
Frances
Samuel “Martin
Exriest
Samuel
Elizabeth
Kathryn
Henry
Paul
David
Rowman
Martinda
Rewben Sensenig
Isaac Bowman
Schoeneck
My. Phareg Martin
Samuel’ Bowman
East Hart
Mary Bowman
Martindale
David Bowman
Lititz
Piney winners prize list with wrist watch and gold piece
A contest announces prizes for each class with a first prize a $14 50 wrist watch and a second prize a $5 00 gold piece. The year and exact context are unclear from the fragment but the prizes are specified.
Obituary of John Altman and death by heart trouble
John Altman fell ill and died before transport home could be completed. Deputy Coroner J C Henninger and Dr C S Duttenhofer ruled chronic heart trouble. He resided in New Holland area for thirty years, survived by wife Laura, son Benjamin, daughter Mary, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at 1:30 PM at J C Henninger funeral parlors with interment in Lancaster Cemetery.
Cedar Grove Ladies' Aid Society meeting notes
The Cedar Grove Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. Charles Good’s East Main street home Thursday at 2 p m. Sara Snader led scripture, prayers by Mrs. John M Buyers. Officers elected: President Sara Snader first vice Agnes Wallace second vice Margaret K Wallace secretary Mrs. Chas Good treasurer Lena Sadder. Plans for Westminster Pri meal and Blye Bam social events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
Charles Good
East Main Street
John M. Buyers
Sara Snader
Westminster Pri of Lancaster
Real Estate Sales Reported by Auctioneer Hershey
Amog H Hershey reports weekly real estate sales in the borough. Simeon Beiler sells 41 acres south of Kinzer to Landis Hershey at private sale after a public gate on September 6 was withdrawn. Henry K Hershey near Intercourse sells 4 acres to Levi Burgh at a public sale for 6710 dollars. Hershey will take no possession. The report also notes a display with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amog H. Hershey
Simeon Beiler
Kinzer
Landis Hershey
Levi Burgh
Esh
Hershey
Algo
Church Anniversary Service Set With Special Music
The church marks the past twenty years with a religious education program and high theme sermons. A Zeltenreich choir under Martin Diller will provide special music. The current church site is the third building, dedicated August 16, 1908 after construction from 1907-1908. Morning service begins 10 16, evening service at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeltenreich
Martin Diller
Usg
37th Convention Of County Sunday School Association
The Sunday School Association of the county holds its thirty seventh convention at the local United Brethren church on Monday and Tuesday October 22 and 28. The program includes five divisional and departmental conferences on Monday and three sessions on Tuesday with addresses on religious education led by Rev. A. H. Gage D. D. Rev. E. E. Stauffer D. D. Rev. H. K. Ober D. D. Miss Lillian B. Reed B. A. McGarvey and Prof. P. M. Harbold with messages of general interest and inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
A. H. Gage
D.D
Scranton
E. E. Stauffer
Lebanon
H. K. Ober
Elizabethtown
Lillian B. Reed
B. A. McGarvey
P. M. Harbold
Lancaster
County man takes over local restaurant in Huntingdon
J Ed Schneider of Huntingdon county bought the stock and equipment of the Fetter Restaurant on East Main Street and now runs the stand. He was a principal in Wood township schools and has a one year leave to try the venture, inviting locals to visit and get acquainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ed. Schneider
Huntingdon County
Fetter
East Main Street
Schneider
Wood Township
Senior Christian Endeavor Society Meeting and Nominating Report
The Senior Christian Endeavor Society will meet next Sunday at 6 30 pm to discuss The Service of Science to Human Life. Miss Anna Groff leads the meeting and the Nominating Committee report is read. The committee of Ivan P. Lowry chair, Harvey Mohler, and Mrs. F C Aungst presents the report. The election is set for September 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Anna Groff
Ivan P. Lowry
Harvey Mohler
F. C. Aungst
St Stephen Reformed Church to Hold Anniversary Services in Zeltenreich
There will be no preaching service at St Stephen Reformed Church next Sunday due to anniversary services held in Zeltenreich. Sunday School meets at the regular time, 9:18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen
Zelten.reich
Applications received at our office for hunters and deer
Applications received at our office for hunters and special deer indicate a start in license processing. The notice lists the program category and mentions ongoing administrative steps.
Martin hosts chicken corn soup supper on Grant Street
Mr and Mrs Jack Martin entertained guests at a chicken corn soup dinner on their lawn at 285 Grant Street Reading Pa Sunday September 9 The guests included J Elwood Hershey and children Pearl Edith Pauline Edna and Glen from Eden Mr and Mrs Paul Weidenheimer and children James Mary Paul and Jean and Mr and Mrs Ivan Hollinger and niece Helen Brady all of Reading Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Martin
Grant Street
United Brethren rally day observed by Sunday School
The United Brethren Sunday School will observe Rally Day on October 21 as decided at the last meeting. Programs include Harvey Mohler Angsty and Edna Stauffer with publicity and related activities listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Harvey
Mohler
Edna
Stauffer
Obituary notices list many survivors in a large family tribute
A long, fragmentary obituary fragment lists numerous relatives including Hettie Snyder, Alva Myers, Martin, Mrs. Tobias Warner, Ada Martin, Mildred Rhoads, Elsie, and others. The text names multiple spouses children and grandchildren across a wide network, reflecting a broad family remembrance. The passage emphasizes kinship and community ties through memorial acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettie Snyder
Popes
Alva’ Myers
Martin
Jacob H. Myers
Leroy Frank
John Bair
Elsie
William Martin
Elizabeth
Ira
William
Lloyd
Grace
Helen
Earle
Earle Snyder
Song Lester and Lloyd
Samuel Givler
Arthur Renninger
George Myers
Alva Myers
Gon Robert
Weldon
Arden Lutz
Robert Mach
Emanuel
Harry
Flickinger
Elva
Marvin
Willis
Claire
George
Zand
Pauline
Robert
Richard
Cand
Park
Kurtz
Esther
Doroth
Mildred
Violet
Bere Arti
Thirteenth District Leadership Training Opens Monday
The Thirteenth District of the Lancaster County Sunday School Association begins an eleven week term at 7 30 Monday evening in St Stephen Reformed Church. Rev Frank C Aungst and Rev R L Winters will teach two courses The Teaching Work of the Church and The Old Testament. Nearly thirty enrolled last spring and organizers expect larger attendance this term with sessions in a St Stephen room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Lancaster County Sunday School ‘Association
International Council of Religious Education
Frank C. Aungst
New Holland United Brethren Church
R. L. Winters
Trinity Lutheran Church
Thireenth
Netroomybav
Lancaster Union Daughters Sons to Convene at Trinity Lutheran
The Lancaster County Union of the National Order of the Kings Daughters and Sons plans its 17th annual convention on September 27 at Trinity Lutheran chapel Lancaster with two sessions 2:00 PM and 7:45 PM. Delegates Mrs C C Warner and Mrs Mary Wallace attend plus alternates Mrs A E Eckert. Local circle hosts a Halloween party and Y M C A lunch will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igiveli
Eaat New
C. C. Warner
Mary Wallace
A. E. Eckert
Birthday Party for Edgar Beck Jr in East Main Borough
Mr. and Mrs. Ed O Beck hosted a 2 to 4 pm birthday gathering in East Main Street, honoring Edgar Beck Jr on his second birthday Sunday Sept 9. Friends and relatives attended including Betty Ranck Betty McNeal Lucille Mentzer Annabelle Mentzer Jane Hammond Dorothy Mentzer John Storb Geo Storb Bobby Townsley Amos Seldomridge Irvin Diffenderfer Edgar Beck Jr J C Henninger Robert V Snyder L M Storb Sr Wayne B Ranch Willis Seldomridge C B Townsley Besg Mollie Gilfillan Paul Hammond Henry Mentzer Dan McNeal and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. O. Beck
East Main Street
Edgar, Jr
Betty Ranck
Betty McNeal
Lucille Mentzer
Annabelle Mentzer
Jane Hammond
Dorothy Mentzer
John
Geo. Storb
Bobby Townsley
Amos Seldomridge
Irvin Diffenderfer
Edgar Beck, Jr
J. C. Henninger
Robert V. Snyder
West Reading
L. M. Storb
Wayne B. Ranch
Willis Seldomridge
C. B. Townsley
Besg
Mollie Gilfillan
Paul Hammond
Henry Mentzer
Dan McNeal
Mennonite Sewing Circle Holds Monthly Meeting
The Sewing Circle of the Mennonite church met at Mrs. Anna Hooker’s home on North Custer Avenue. A devotional service preceded the completion of a quilt intended for South Africa, with proceeds aiding boys’ efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mennonite Church
Anna Hooker
North
Custer
Avenue
South’ Africa
A.com
Trolley Sides Wrecked Car in Late Night Crash
Henry Martin of near Terre Hill was driving east on Main street with a lady companion when his horse moved onto the trolley tracks to pass an Overland coach owned by James Richwine. The trolley struck the wagon, demolishing it and denting the automobile. no serious injuries were reported to any occupants or the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Martin
Terre Hill
Uri
Decowsey Mpaa
Martin
Main Street
James Richwine
Brimmer Avenue
New Fall Arrivals at Robinsons Store
Robinsons announces new fall stock featuring thousands of yards dress goods in various weaves and patterns. The store showcases suits topcoats coats dresses and millinery for women and children along with a broad range of shoes underwear rubbers sweaters and hats. Specials on furnishings and notions are displayed on first and second floor counters.
Real Estate Auction Notes Describe Desirable Dwellings
A brief notice highlights a selection of desirable dwellings and farms listed for private sale. The terse summary notes available properties and indicates ongoing private negotiations through a real estate listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Pri
Local Social Notes Highlight East Lampeter Visits
The column lists numerous short visits and gatherings across towns including Musselman family trips to Millerstown, Harold Miller's in Temple and other relatives in Goodville, Lancaster, Philadelphia, and Kittanning. It mentions evangelistic meetings, weekend trips, and a corn roast in Middletown.
Westminster Presbytery Meets at Cedar Grove Church
The Fall meeting of the Presbytery of Westminster will convene at Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church East Earl Pennsylvania on September 17 and 18. Sessions begin 2:30 p m Monday 9:00 a m and 1:30 p m Tuesday with ministers and delegates from Lancaster and York counties. A public meeting Monday at 7:30 p m will feature Rev Charles S Poling of Bloomfield New Jersey on Evangelism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery of
Westminster
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
East Earl
Lancaster
York Counties
Chas. S. Poling
Bloomfield N. J
Harvest Home donations delivered to Phobe Old Folks Home
Rev. C. G. Bachman and B. F. Alderfer drove to Allentown Monday to deliver Harvest Home offerings from Zeltenreich and St. Stephen Reformed Churches to the Phoebe Old Folks Home. Congregations responded generously with canned fruits vegetables jellies and more in their annual service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Bachman
B. F. Alderfer
Allentown
Zeltenreich
St. Stephen Reformed
Phoebe Old Folks
Also Mentioned on This Page
PTET
John. Altman
of ‘County
School Association
Huntingdon
BT. Stephen. Reformed Church
Mennonite Sewing Circle
Terre Bill Man
Automobil
Robinson’s Store
Ing Hek Eee
Musselmaan
John Musser
Amos F. Myers
Millersville
Frank &. Hauser
Harold Miller
Temple
Clarence Anangst
John Chambers
Philadelphia
Davis
E. G. Stauffer
Nor Goodville
Bart Myers
Lucy
Wogansville
Floyd Ealy
Wayne
Christian Zercher
John D. Bowers
Town
Susan Shirk
John Rife
Steelton
Gee. Musselman Jave
Samuel Shenk
Kittanning
Amanda Roseboro
Evelyn
Ella Rhorer
New England States
Cape Cod
Killian
John Killian
Ruth Killian
Oxford
Elizabeth Jessup
Almeda Staurer
Beartown
Virginia Renninger
Annie Keller
E. U. Erb
Bridgeville
H. S. Killian
E. 0. Beck
Fred W. Beck
Middletown
Cedar Grove
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