Reading area church sets Rally Day programs guests
New Holland United Brethren Church plans Rally Day with Esther Dyer and Geraldine Richards as featured musical evangelists. The service begins at 9 AM with a worship, teaching period and Promotion Service, followed by a 9 40 rally in the auditorium. Attendance goal is 336, matching last year, with a committee led by Daniel Oehme inviting all.
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Esther M. Dyer
Geraldine D. Richards
Reading
New Holland United Brethren Church
Daniel Oehme
Puth Dunlap
Marian Frankhouser
Ira Musser
W. Lewis Taylor
New Dental Office Opens at 100 East Main Street
Dr J J Sheaffer announces a new dental office at 100 East Main Street opening Wednesday October 2 1940 during regular hours. The brief notice marks the start of operations for patient care.
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East Main Street
J. J. Sheaffer
Obituary of Edgar M. Sheaffer of New Holland
Edgar M. Sheaffer sixty seven of New Holland R 2 died at 10 a m Saturday in St Josephs hospital of acute cardiac failure after two weeks illness. Survived by wife Margaret R Hammond two sons Maurice and Willis both at home two grandchildren a brother Albert Lancaster and two sisters Mrs Clara Bair Kinzer R D and Mrs Martin Usner Lancaster. Funeral from Esbenshade Funeral Home 145 W Main St Tuesday at 2 00 p m. Interment Zeltenreich Reformed Cemetery.
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Edgar M. Sheaffer
New Holland
R. 2
St. Joseph's Hospital
Zeltenreich Reformed Church
Margaret R. Hammond
Maurice
Willis
Albert
Lancaster
Clara Bair
Kinzer
R. D
Martin Usner
Esbenshade
W. Main Street
Zeltenreich Reformed Cemetery
New Holland Odd Fellows Dedicate Third-Floor Hall
The New Holland I O O F dedicated a new hall on the third floor of the Witwer Building, the third meeting place for the lodge since its 1850 organization. Four heralds displayed symbolic gifts and a long parade followed with multiple bands joining the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland I. O. O. F
Witwer
Odd Fellows
Darrow and
Besore
G. W. Smith and Son
Zeltenreich Reformed Church
Zeltenreich Church
Cyrus Sheaffer
Stumptown
New Holland Crowned County Baseball Champion in 1915
Twenty five years ago on September 25 1915 New Holland won the county championship after a decisive playoff against Ephrata with manager Isaac H Snader. The article notes street grading work and sewer fill ins in wet weather and mentions the Thirteenth District Lancaster County Sunday School convention upcoming this week alongside obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Ephrata
Isaac H. Snader
Custer Avenue
Main Street
Brimmer Avenue
Lancaster Co. Sunday School Association
Morris Franklin Sandee
Howard
Weaver Esbenshade Wedding In New Holland
Harlan M. Weaver of West Main street married Velma Irene Esbenshade of New Holland at 9 00 am on Saturday September 21 in the New Holland bishop’s home. Attendants were Roy H. Buch and Viola M. Esbenshade. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home with about ninety guests. The couple will reside on New Holland R 2 after April 1.
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Harlan M. Weaver
West Main Street
Aaron G. Weaver
Manheim
R. D
Velma Irene Esbenshade
Jacob Eisbenshade
New Holland
Mahlon Witmer
Roy H. Buch
Ephrata
Viola M. Esbenshade
Mrs. Weaver
Gillyville
Kinzer Avenue
Main Street
Custer Avenue
Stork
R. O. Whitmore
New Holland Young Men’s Business
Bet ty Dickel Weds John Groff In Elkton Maryland
Mr and Mrs Robert Dickel announce the marriage of their daughter Betty to John W Groff son of Mr and Mrs Fred Groff of New Holland Pa R 1 The ceremony occurred in Elkton Maryland with Rev Sturgill officiating They reside at 465 East Strawberry Street Lancaster with Mr and Mrs Fred Groff and Mrs Robert Dickel in attendance
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Robert Dickel
East Strawberry Street
Lancaster
Betty
John W. Groff
Fred Groff
New Holland
R. 1
Elkton
Maryland
Sturgill
Brubaker Wanner Tie The Knot In New Holland Nuptials
Wayne C. Brubaker son of Mr and Mrs Abram Brubaker of Blue Ball and Helen E Wanner daughter of Mr and Mrs William Wanner of New Holland were married Saturday morning at 10 o clock at the parsonage of the New Holland United Brethren church by Rev F C Aungst. After a wedding trip to Niagara Falls they will reside in Terre Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne C. Brubaker
Abram Brubaker
Blue Ball
Helen E. Wanner
William Wanner
New Holland
New Holland United Brethren Church
F. C. Aungst
Niagara Falls
Terre Hill
Rally Day Observed by Trinity Church School
Trinity Church School will hold a combined Rally and Promotion Day service on Sunday at 9:30 in Trinity Lutheran Church. Children will be promoted and certificates awarded. a special hour long service precedes the 10:30 worship where Rev. George W. Wilt will preach on "The Light of the World."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
George W. Wilt
Clayton S. Martin Opens New Dry Cleaning Plant
Clayton S. Martin of this borough announces the opening of a new modern dry cleaning plant on Thursday October 3 in the room formerly occupied by the New Holland Diner. The plant will be equipped with a synthetic cleaning unit, the first of its kind in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton S. Martin
Lancaster Drum and Bugle Corps to perform at Farm Show
The Lancaster Drum and Bugle Corps will drill and give a concert sponsored by E. S. Renninger after the Storhb Field exercises at Renninger's Hardware Store. The event promises precise drills and good music and urges attendees to date the big feature now to avoid regret.
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Lancaster Drum and Bugle Corps
E. S. Renninger
Renninger
Storhb Field
Card of Thanks from Rev and Mrs Wolgemuth
Rev and Mrs. Harry Wolgemuth express heartfelt thanks to the many friends for tokens of sympathy during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wolgemuth
Old Mortalities Clash Over News And Ads In Clarion
In a friendly exchange from New Holland, Pa the column warns that advertisements crowd out news. The piece notes readers first glance at Bachman’s column and counts reactions, praising local ads and playful banter about news versus ads and pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dip
Clarion
Cornerstone Laying Set for Catholic Church of New Holland
The cornerstone for the new Catholic Church of New Holland will be laid Sunday afternoon October 20 at 3 o'clock. A ceremony will mark the start of construction and dedication plans.
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New Catholic Church of
New Holland
Birthday thanks from Mrs Samuel L Jacobs
I wish to thank my neighbors and friends who kindly remembered me on my 68th birthday September 12 1940 with cards and other nice things Many thanks Mrs Samuel L Jacobs
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Samuel L, Jacobs
Willkie Sound Wagon Tour Reaches New Holland
Willkie campaign caravan to speak in New Holland October 4 around noon via state and county officials and a loudspeaker trailer. State Representatives Baker Royer H E Trout and Norman Wood and possibly Senator John E Homsher will accompany the caravan.
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New Holland
Willkie
Baker Royer
H. E. Trout
Norman Wood
John E. Homsher
Businessman Announces Retirement After 57 Years of Service
In a note to patrons the longtime proprietor thanks supporters for 57 years of loyalty and expresses sincere appreciation as he retires from active business.
New Holland Farmers Day Parade to Feature Wide Thrills
The New Holland Farmers Day exhibit aims for a big year with a three day program October 3 to 5. A parade, concerts, industrial and automobile displays, and a miniature airplane contest with multiple prizes headline activities.
County C E Convention Set for October 10 to 12
The Lancaster County Christian Endeavor Union will hold its fifty first annual convention at First Church of God Lancaster from October 10 to 12. About 125 societies across the county will participate with a three thousand delegate registration expected by October 12. Dr Daniel A Pating World President of Christian Endeavor will speak Thursday evening in Lancaster County.
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Lancaster County Christian Endeavor Union
First Church of God
Lancaster
Christian Endeavor
Daniel A. Pating
Baptist Temple
Philadelphia
Messiah Bible College
Grantham
Mildred Blackbill
Paradise
Charles Drain, Jr
George
Registrations Report At Borough Hall Reveals Party Totals
Registrars Charles B. Upland of Lancaster and William Gould of Columbia logged 88 registrations at Borough Hall on Wednesday. The breakdown shows 59 Republicans, 27 Democrats, and 2 Non-Partisans, plus 13 removals and changes including one Democrat switching to Republican and one Republican to non-partisan. One applicant believed he registered for army service.
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Charles B. Upland
Lancaster
William Gould
Columbia
Borough Hall
Witman Widow Thankful for Sympathy and Floral Offerings
Mrs Eva Witman and family express gratitude to friends neighbors Liberty Fire Company New Holland Machine Company and the Men's Bible Class of Ranch's United Brethren church for kindness sympathy and beautiful flowers following the death of husband and father M Roy Witman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Fire Company
New Holland Machine Company
Ranch
United Brethren Church
M. Roy Witman
Eva Witman
Testimonial for Gulf Service Station Construction
Readers are invited to page 12 to view a large testimonial praising the bulk of participants in the Gulf Service Station construction project. The ad emphasizes reader attention and appreciation from those involved.
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Gulf Service Station
Tri Town Fete Closes With Religious Service
Nearly five hundred attendees gathered for a community religious service marking the close of the Tri Towns Bareville Leacock and Leola three day home coming in Upper Leacock Township High School Leola. Rev Dr E W Weber preached The Soul of Your Community with a combined choir from Zion Lutheran Leacock Salem Reformed Heller s Meagoria Methodist. The service included readings prayers and benediction from local pastors and leaders.
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Leacock Township
Leola
Bareville
Leoln
Leacock
E. W. Weber
D.D
Trinity Lutheran Church
Wivers
Theodolin Ro McClellan
Zia Lutheran Church
Fred D. Pentz
Salem Ree
Heller
Lester B. Brubaker
Memorial Methodist Church
Paul D. Wenger
Art Exhibit of Teacher Shown Here
Five paintings from local Berks County artist Miss Freyberger are part of a Reading Public Museum exhibition. The event runs for a week starting Sunday and showcases works by Berks County artists. Miss Freyberger earned a Master of Education with a major in art education from State College in January.
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Moss Rat
New Holland
Peetupe
Meer
Mr. Hebvey
Dritte
Mets
Eesti
MS Vary Js Corpatys
Andrew
Ross Pee
Everessenr
Pathe
Oak Tall
Ao Raweeds
Andy
Clarion
Tuseyville
Reading Public Museum
Berks County
Personal visits noted in local society cornice
Mr and Mrs Levi Rudy of Detroit Michigan visited Mr and Mrs Jonathan Ernst on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Mr and Mrs Ivan Musselman of Orrtanna were weekend visitors at the home of Mrs Musselman’s mother Mrs John Ranek with Miss Bess Giftlanop of the Lancaster coats jury commissioners Moen on jury on Federal Court pay delay.
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Levi Rudy
Detroi
Mich
Jonathan Ernst
Ivan Musselman
Orrtanna
Musselman
John Ranek
Bess Gifitlannop
Larester Coats
Moen
Time Changes Sunday Standard Meet Rescheduled
A local meet was postponed to Sunday due to weather. Officials cited the need to adjust the schedule for all participants including several named athletes and teams.
Hunters Licenses Available at Blue Ball Office
Edgar B. Getz Justice of the Peace announces hunters may obtain licenses at his Blue Ball office. The notice lists licensing authority and location for applicants seeking permits.
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Edgar B. Getz
Justice of the Peace
Pleasant and Not-So-Pleasant Phases of a Minister Life
Narrative recounts early church building hardships with hay pews and a rain soaked dedication. The narrator describes moving from a store upstairs room to a brick church in Paoli and notes prairie beauty, rich black soil, abundant fruit, and perils while visiting parishioners with his family.
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Paoli
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U. B. Church
Reading Musical Evangelists
C. G. Bachman
Alabama
United States
Washington, D. C
Washington
Salem Church
Heller's
Weaver—Esbenshade
Groff—Dickel
Brubaker
Wanner
Trinity Church School
DSP
N. Haul
New Holland, Pa
Brother Bachman
C. George
Alka-Seltzer
Willkie Sound
Carl H. Groff
Association
New Holland Farmers Day P
Paul F. Eshenshade
HH. Earle Wright
I. W. Cauller
Wilson I. Duck
Tees
BTL Wether
Church Park
Pete Poo
Ohya
W. Good
Numero
Paige
Seo
RPO
Seteaut Ds
Moe
Cory Husks
Qed Herd
Storm Baldo
Henry Steinman
Sydney Lions
Robert Ho Kling
Asergeants
Lions Club
C. E
Tri-Town
Ruth Freyberger
Ee Bs
Supudhiv
Hunters
H. V. Givler
Mid-West
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