20 Sep 1929
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1929
Page
1
A local sixteen or under contest supervised by Jno H Sensenig will start September 28 at Storb Field with kites supplied to the first 144 entrants. All kites must be airborne by 9 00 am and the winner can choose between a silver loving cup or a strap watch.
Pedigreed Barred Rock pullets offered by John M. Martin at 73 N Railroad Ave for sale. Local notice seeks buyers for farm stock.
Paul Rutter a nineteen year old from New Holland R D 3 was burned to death Sunday evening when his roadster crashed into a telephone pole near Sheaffer’s School House between the borough and Hinkletown. Witnesses say he lost control after passing another car. the car skidded twenty feet and then burst into flames, making escape impossible. Ezra Burkholder arrived too late to aid him. The body was taken to J C Henninger’s undertaker parlors where coroner and physician confirmed death by burns. The youth lived with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Oliver Ruhl at Voganville and is survived by his mother Mrs Abe Griffith two brothers James Raymond and a sister Cana. Funeral services were held Thursday at the grandparents’ home and Voganville Union Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Voters backed Republican candidates in Tuesday’s primary with Percy H. Shaub narrowly defeating William S. Warner 122 to 97 for tax collector. Local interest surged as nineteen names appeared for Borough Council nominations amid mixed party tallies for judges and county offices.
American Legion Post 662 hosted the first card party of the fall season in its Legion Home. Players competed in pinochle and five hundred with Amos K. Zuck top scoring in five hundred and F B Keiser leading in pinochle. Door prize went to Mrs. Viola Zuck. Next party set for October 15.
The regular semi monthly Lions Club meeting for New Holland will be held next Tuesday evening September 24 at the Legion Home 108 West Main Street. All members are urged to attend.
The J. F. Apple Co of Lancaster PA grants exclusive distribution rights for this borough and vicinity for school rings pins seals lodge emblems and Sunday School pins. The store also distributes the Masonic Watch long in demand by members of this organization. INO H Sensenig Jeweler.
A fragment notes many people still wear old glasses long after recommended changes. It hints at penalties for neglected eye strain and the risks associated with delaying proper vision correction.
The Boys' Band hosts a festival with a fireworks show at Storb Field starting 5:00 PM Saturday September 2. Food includes chicken corn soup and ice cream with cake and soft drinks. parking will be ample and guides direct to spots. Proceeds benefit the Boys' Band Fund.
David Lauder 72 died at his home in Hinkletown Thursday evening after a lingering illness. Survived by his wife Fannie Buckwalter and children Ada, Emma, and listed brothers and sisters. Funeral held Monday at his home and Graffdale Mennonite Church. interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Lydia Riehl age one of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Riehl near Shirk's store Leacock township died Sunday evening from complications. She leaves parents two brothers Benjamin Jacob and sister Mary at home grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Riehl of Intercourse and Rev. and Mrs. Benjamin Beller of Banks. Funeral service from the home Tuesday at 9 am burial in Beller’s cemetery. Eyes examined glasses fitted at reasonable prices.
New Holland prepares for its Third Annual Farmers Day Exhibition with expanded space across Harner Theatre High School Auditorium store windows and local streets. W E Davis says over 100 exhibit spaces will fill up by October first as vendors schools and clubs plan booths bands and an auto show. Lions Club backs the Boys Band加入 and more features to be announced with refreshment booths along Robes and Franklin streets roped for pedestrian use and lighting to ensure a successful district wide event.
Guy Wallace of New Holland, long with Prudential Life Insurance, was named Assistant Superintendent of the Lancaster District and will oversee eight agents from the Lancaster office. Emery Witwer, also of New Holland, will take over Wallace’s former debit list September 28.
A birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Stone for their daughter Kathryn as she celebrated her fifth birthday. Guests included Pauline Diem Dorothy Ruth Stone Betty Leroy Kochel John George Storb Mildred Weaver Hazel Daniel Weaver Jean Piersol Mary John Styer Evelyn Lucille Stover Kathryn George James Stone Edith Diem Mrs Jacob Styer Mrs John Styer William Weaver Mrs Paul Stone and Kathryn Weaver.
Desirable dwelling houses and farms marketed for private sale in New Holland Borough and surrounding areas. STYER and EVANS Real Estate and Insurance present these opportunities for potential buyers seeking home or farm properties.
Penalty of 5 percent will be added to all unpaid school taxes after October 1 1929. Collector P H Shaub will receive taxes at I G Davis Sons Store on September 20 and September 28 and at the New Holland House on October 1.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health warns of a potential water shortage as streams run low. It urges immediate conservation by water companies and the public to avoid drastic rationing and industrial disruption, noting past shortages in 1923 and 1925 and requests cooperation from boroughs like New Holland.
Cool mornings and evenings usher in a display of fall wear showing sweat ers top coats lumber jackets and other cool weather comforts. See the line before you choose and save money. S Rubinson.
Office advertises fifty Rhode Island Red pallets with application required at this office.
Mrs. Wilford G. Stauffer and daughter Jane of Broad Street return to their borough home after a seven week Europe trip to France Italy Switzerland and England. They traveled July 27 from New York aboard the Minnekahda reaching Boulogne August 4 and spent five weeks sightseeing with no accidents or illnesses. The account covers Paris Versailles Avignon Nice Monte Carlo Genoa Naples and more with visits to St Chapelle Louvre the Eiffel Tower the Papal Palace and notable cathedrals.
The New Holland House, once run by J. P. Rutter and bought by the New Holland National Bank, will become a boarding house and restaurant on October 1 under Percy H. Shaub. The lower floor will house the restaurant, with a ladies room and rest rooms, offering daily meals and Sunday dinners. Boarding will be available by day, week, or month with a boarders table.
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