Appointment of Coxswain Robert Leo Unveiled
The committee announced Robert Leo as the new coxswain for the crew with a six term duty. Officials stated he will lead the boat in upcoming races and coordinate training sessions.
29 Sep 1944
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1944
Page
1
The committee announced Robert Leo as the new coxswain for the crew with a six term duty. Officials stated he will lead the boat in upcoming races and coordinate training sessions.
A barn near Center Church south of Bowmansville burned Friday destroying a 40 by 100 foot frame building. Loss estimated 12 000 to 16 000 with coverage by insurance. Tobacco six acres hay and straw, a horse, cow, chickens and tools were lost. Wayne Messner owns the farm. Mrs Messner found the blaze as workers left after finishing tobacco hanging. Terre Hill and Bowmansville fire companies fought the blaze. investigation by state police and fire chief
Every Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the Parish House Trinity Church presents motion pictures for all ages with no admission fee. A silver offering will cover showing costs. Scheduled films include Peek's Bad Boy at the Circus Elephant Boy and The Last of the Mohicans. If approved the program will run through winter.
Economist addresses the Rotary Club in Clair and discusses the Animal Trap Company. De Bair of the Animal Trap Company is noted in the coverage.
The article reports on a debate about graft and proposed use of the New Holland Turnpike for tracks. It notes a souring view of past grafts and hints at a longer program to conceal identities of men involved. It also mentions a plan to build a new road from Medienlesbury to Lancaster and references a quince weighing 18 ounces and 8 drams.
A wartime letter exhorts readers to create their own luck, praising Saipan veterans for courage and perseverance. It contrasts past hardships with the idea that real breaks come from effort, not waiting. Also noted are overseas Christmas gift shipments and other society notes from the era.
Official word reached The Clarion that Sergeant Titus E. Landis of 109 Brimmer Avenue, this borough, was wounded by a German land mine while serving with the Fifth Army on the Gothic Line. He was cited for bravery by his 34th Red Bull Division and awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. His brother, Pfc. James Robert Landis, was wounded in France July 26 and has returned to duty.
Miss Iva M Supplee daughter of Ensign and the late Mrs Supplee Honey Brook and C Earl Troop son of Clinton M Troop and the late Elizabeth Frankhouser Troop Nar von R 1 were married Saturday September 2 in Shillington Pa The bride a graduate of Honey Brook High School and Millersville State Teachers College teaches in the California School Carnarvon Township The bridegroom is manager of the Riggs Farms near Church Town
Mrs John Mohler aged eighty died at 7 465 a m Sunday at her Ephrata home after a six week illness. She was daughter of the late Abraham Weast Dinger. Survived by husband and children Alice Fahnestock Manheim R3 Mary Jane at home Hiram Schenectady Allen J Ephrata Henry Palm City California. Thirteen grandchildren twelve great grandchildren and siblings Mrs Curtis FASNacht Mrs Phares Brubaker Peter Monroe Dinger. Funeral services were at Mohlers Church of the Brethren yesterday.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Brendle of New Holland R 2 announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia M Brendle to Ausmus E Marburger son of Mr and Mrs A R Marburger of Evans City Pa Marburger is Works Manager of the New Holland Machine Company No wedding date has been set Continued on Page 4.
Metford of New Holland announces Mt Tabor Church will host a Women’s Day event. Ne ee Bilis is noted in the excerpt, with limited readable details.
Dr Theodore A Distler of Franklin and Marshal College will speak at the Rally Day Service at Salem Reformed Church Heller's in Lancaster on Sunday at 9 00 a.m.
Real estate and insurance agents report on the Sord Evans estate matters. The notes mention properties, potential transfers, and related financial details.
James J. Barr of Honey Brook spoke at the New Holland Lions Club dinner at the American Legion Home about postwar opportunities for Lions Clubs. President Whyett H. Gainer appointed a committee including Paul Esbenshade H Poole George Young and Warren Weaver to...
After a choir rehearsal at St Stephen Reformed Church a party was held for five week old Allen Lee Richwine son of Mr and Mrs Roland Richwine Jr The baby received many gifts and refreshments were served Roland Richwine PhM2C will assist in the choir at Sunday Communion service.
The 1944 hunters licenses were issued at the office of Styer and Evans, real estate and insurance agents. The notice confirms license issuance location and the year.
Trinity Lutheran Church will hold Holy Communion on Sunday at 10:30 AM with Pastor Rev. George W. Wilt delivering a sermon titled The Invitation. Sunday school activities will begin at 9:30 AM across all departments.
Our sincere thanks to our many friends and relatives for expressions of sympathy floral offerings and use of cars during our recent bereavement in memory of our beloved wife and mother and family
The New Holland committee collects all types of usable garments for Europe relief through UNRRA. Clothing including infants wear knit goods and bed coverings is needed with a goal of fifteen million pounds. Drop boxes at J. J. in's electrical store by October 12 or arrange pickup. do not donate shoes or evening wear.
Major Arthur Hi Abplanalp, post chaplain at Indiantown Gap, told a United Brethren Church audience Sunday night that the Army has 7900 chaplains including preachers priests and rabbis and about 1300 chapels costing 20000 each to serve Army camps. He said chapels are built for religious use and that wartime chaplain resources are greater than in any previous war.
The Republican Club of New Holland will hold a GOP Rally and Pole Raising on the Harner Lawn Wednesday October 11 at 7 30 p m. County candidates are invited and a state wide noted orator is promised as main speaker. Full details to follow.
Dr John H Sensenig of New Holland announces his optical parlor will be closed from September 30 through Monday morning October 9 at 8 00 oclock.
A wartime column from Saipan describes the shift from combat to engineering work as bases expand. The author notes extreme heat, dust, and shifting weather, with soldiers and engineers navigating trenches, roads, and tents while awaiting further action and sleep. The piece hints at danger and the discipline of campaign life, ending with a teaser for continuation on page 8.
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