Lititz Easter Celebrations Across Churches With Services
Lititz churches plan Easter observances featuring processions, cantatas, and pageants. Moravians hold a six fifteen service ending in the cemetery with trombone choir. other churches host sermons, choir and orchestra performances, Sunday School programs, and Junior Choir Easter pageants.
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Lititz
E. S. Kosland
Teginners
Wayfarer
Sylvia Wongenecker
Beatrice Bomerger
Resurrection Heralds
Ica
Foltz and Longs Wed in Valley Forge Episcopal Ceremony
Carl V. Foltz and Romaine Engle Long married at Valley Forge Episcopal Church Sunday at 5 P M in a private ceremony attended by immediate family. The groom works with his father in plumbing. the bride, Lititz High School graduate, plans to set up home on Linden Street following a brief honeymoon.
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Carl V. Foltz
Her Foltz
West Orange Street
Romaine Engle Long
C. E. Long
South Broad Street
Episcopal Church
Valley Forge
Herbert Burke
Sylvan Godenaur
Grace Sesseman
Mendelssohn
St. Mary
Linden Street
Lititz High School
Fires in Chimneys Prompt Call Outs for Lititz Fire Co
Firemen were summoned twice last week to chimney fires in Lititz. Robert H. Yerger’s Front Street home hosted a blaze that was soon extinguished. Hadyn Long’s road to Fruitville Pike home was saved when Mrs. Long salted the fire before arrival of the firemen.
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Litiiz Fire Company
Robert H. Yerger
Front Street
Hadyn Long
Lititz
Fruitville Pike
Food Class To Meet At Mrs Adair Home
The second food class organized under Miss Forbes of State College will meet at the home of Mrs Henry Adair on North Broad Street Monday evening at 7 oclock. Dr W K Lockhart announces his offices moved to 59 East Main Street Lititz PA.
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W. K. Lockhart
E. Main Street
Lititz
Merchants Energized as Town Welcomes Spring Upgrades
Merchants are active as Spring brings changes across town. Seaman and Leed's N Broad Street store brightens with new paint. Kauffman's Daily Meat Market adds an electric refrigerator and planned counter. Neon signs glow at Spacht's Furniture and Scott's Book Store. Pfantz opens a modern men’s shop at General Sutter Hotel. Spruce Street Dietrich marks nine years with store rearrangements and 9 cent specials. Beck Bros wires store to illuminate lamps for Spring Opening. Trimmer’s stores relocate to Broad and Orange, with N A Trimmer and Trimmer's Variety moving to new spots.
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Seaman and Leed
N. Broad Street
Kauffman
Spacht
Scott
Mr. Scott
Charles V. Pfantz
General Sutter Hotel
Spruce Street
Amos W. Dietrich
Dietrich
Beck Bros
Broad and
Orange Street
Trimmer
N. A. Trimmer
Main Street
Broad Street
Orchestra Enlivens Assembly With Diverse Selections
The High School Orchestra performed selections from Maritania Minuet Love's Longing Ozida Oriental Dance and more. Vocal numbers were sung by Joseph Scheckard. Schools close tomorrow and teachers from out of town will spend the weekend at listed homes.
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Maritania
Joseph Scheckard
Herman Toplansky
Newark
N. J
H. F. Quinn
New York City
Early Morning Services At St Paul’s Lutherans Continue
Young People of St Pauls Lutheran Church report strong attendance at daily 5:40 to 6:00 a.m. services. The program will continue through the week including Sunday morning at the same hour.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Society To Meet Woman's Missionary Society Meeting At St Paul
The Woman's Missionary Society of St Paul Lutheran Church will hold its monthly meeting in the lower Sunday School room on Tuesday evening led by Mrs Charles Bare. The gathering will be followed by a box social.
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Woman's Missionary Society of
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Charles Bare
Early Easter Opens At General Sutter Hotel Coffee Shop
The General Sutter Hotel coffee shop will serve from 6 A M on Easter morning to welcome town and visiting churchgoers seeking a bite before or after services. DELICIOUS EASTER CANDIES at Lutz Market House daily and nightly. Large selection and low prices. ad CHARLES H REGENNAS
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General Sutter Hotel
Lutz Market
Charles H. Regennas
Local church groups plan events across town in April
The United Brethren Church women host a supper April 18 at the Fire Hall. Prayer meeting occurs Good Friday at 2 to 6 at Mrs Chester Martins home. Fire Hall auxiliary meets next Thursday at 7 30. Evangelical Church youth group meets Monday at 7 30 at Mrs W P Pfautzs home. Farm Women No 1 meet April 11 at Mrs Cullen Carpenters Spruce Street. Miss Forbes from State College will speak on Home Economics.
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The
United Brethren Church
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Chester Martin
Young People’s Missionary Society of the
Evangelical Congregational Church
W. P. Pfautz
Society of Farm Women No. 1
Cullen Carpenter
Spruce Street
Miss Forbes
State College
Nathan Keller
Abel Hollinger
June Elizabeth
Lebanon
Paul Peel
Lancaster
Wilbur Moyer
Philadelphia
Frank Spickler
Rotary Club
N. G. Bachman
W’s
Harrisburg
Springfield
Mass
O. H. Hertzler
Eastern Star
General Sutter
Bridge
Conestoga Traction Co
Broad Street
Longenecker's Church
Elizabeth Garber
Columbia
Ladies’ Aid Society
Movings Stir Neighborhood as Residents Relocate
Movings include Charles Peiffer leaving Edwin Sheaffer’s on New Street for George Grunenberger’s on Water Street. Mrs. Sarah Sammet moves from Oregon to East Orange Street to Ann Kauffman’s house. Milton Dull shifts from Market Street to Waldeck. Joseph Dunlevy relocates to an upstairs North Broad Street apartment from North Broad and West Main. Dr. W. K. Lockhart plans to move from N Broad and W Main to the Mack building on BK Main Street. Clarence Kulp, ex Old Mill Garage owner, moves Monday to Rothsville Swan Garage to operate with Harvey Kulp as Kulp and Son.
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Charles Peiffer
Edwin Sheaffer
New Street
George Grunenberger
Water Street
Sarah Sammet
Oregon
Ann Kauffman
East Orange Street
Milton Dull
Market Street
Waldeck
Joseph Dunlevy
North Broad
West Main Street
Seaman and Leed
North Broad Street
W. K. Lockhart
N. Broad and
W. Main Streets
Mack
BK. Main Street
Clarence Kulp
Swan
Rothsville
Harvey Kulp
Kulp and Son
Mail Service Improves for Lititz to Nearby Towns
The Lititz mail route to Manheim Ephrata and Denver now uses early afternoon trains for first class mail posted by 1 P M. Previously late morning posts arrived next day. the revised service delivers the same day. Postmaster Leader and local postmasters recommended the change after several weeks of checks. Scott's Book Store Lititz promotes Whitman's chocolates for Easter.
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Lititz
Manheim
Ephrata
Denver
Scott’s Book Store
Lititz, Pa
Obituary of Monroe W. Pfantz 51 in Lititz
Monroe W. Pfantz, 51, died Friday at his mother’s home from heart disease. A Columbus steel worker for three years, he was born in Lititz, son of the late Addison Pfantz. Survived by mother, two brothers Rev. W. W. Pfantz Belvit Kan and Irvin W. Pfantz Landisville, and sister Jennie Cooper. Private services Monday at 2 PM at his home with interment in Evangelical Congregational cemetery. R. M. Spacht funeral director.
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Monroe W. Pfantz
Clara Pfantz
E. Main Street
Columbus
Ohio
Lititz
Addison Pfantz
Rev
W. W. Pfantz
Belvit
Kan
Evangelical Congregational Cemetery
R. M. Spacht
Miss Fianna Frantz Dies at Zion Home After 22 Years
Miss Fianna K Frantz 61 died at Zion Home near Lititz on Tuesday afternoon from complications. A resident for 22 years she is survived by brothers John of Eph rata and Daniel of Reading. Services follow at 1 PM at Zion Home and 2 PM at Kahnstown United Zion Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. R M Spacht funeral director.
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Fianna K. Frantz
Zion Home
Lititz
John
Ephrata
Daniel
Reading
Kahnstown United Zion Church
R. M. Spacht i
Clinton C Diehm Dies at Manheim After Short Illness
Clinton C Diehm of Manheim died Monday morning at his home from pneumonia after a two day illness. (Continued on page 5)
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Clinton C. Diehm
Manheim
Surprised By Class Honors Mrs. Hoover Birthday
Mrs Melvin Hoover was surprised by her Moravian Sunday School class Monday evening with a birthday cake and gifts. Attendees included Dorothy Bowers Anna May Seipe Mary Schreiber Rosemary Rice Lois Burkholder Gladys Jane Hoover Bruce Keith Bruce Burkholder Bobbie Kauffman Donald Sturgis and adults Mrs Clayton Keith Mrs Arvil Burkholder Mrs Arthur Kling and Miss Anna Mae Pfantz. Gladys Jane Hoover read and the class sang several songs.
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Melvin Hoover
Moravian Sunday School
Pitts
Dorothy Bowers
Anna May Seipe
Mary Schreiber
Rosemary Rice
Lois Burkholder
Gladys Jane Hoover
Bruce Keith
Bruce Burkholder
Bobbie Kauffman
Donald Sturgis
Clayton Keith
Arvil Burkholder
Arthur Kling
Anna Mae Pfantz
Malta Knights Hold Evening Program in Malta Hall
A Thursday program at Malta Hall under White Dove Commandery No 682 Knights of Malta featured W. Martin Hess directing. C. Earl Brian gave the welcome, with Miss Helen Steffy and Miss Kathryn Sturgis performing vocal and piano solos. Miss Margaret Long played piano solos and Miss Kathryn Gibbes presented readings The Back Seat Driver and His Own Obituary. A male chorus performed several selections.
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Malta Hall
White Dove Commandery No
Knights of Malta
W. Martin Hess
C. Earl Brian
Helen Steffy
Kathryn Sturgis
Margaret Long
Kathryn Gibbes
April 1 Business Activity Reported Across County
Business activity on April 1 was heavy in both local markets and other county sections with banks reporting a similar rush to last year. Merchants noted substantial receipts as businesses saw solid demand despite a slight year to year decrease.
April Fool Weather Jokes Amid Rain and Drought
The weatherman delivered April Fool jokes with gale force wind and driving rain. Residents noted the heavy rain would not cause oversupply after last year's drought, as water remains scarce despite the storms.
Young People's Council to Meet at St Pauls Church
The Young People's Council of District 9 will meet Monday at 7 45 p m in St Pauls Lutheran Church. Moravian Church will conduct devotions. Dr Hi K Cooper will speak on Service as the subject.
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Young People’s Council of
District 9
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Moravian Church
Hi. K. Cooper
Horton Optician Lincoln Eyes Examined and Glasses Sold
Horton Optician offers eye examinations and glasses at reasonable prices with hours 9 am to 8 pm. Closed Monday. Customers may come after supper if needed.
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Horton
Optician
Lincoln
Local residents share visits across towns and states
A long list of visitors and guests is recorded from Ashland Reading Philadelphia New York City Baltimore and Philadelphia. Notable names include Mr and Mrs Arthur Nolt Mr and Mrs Jacob Hershey Prof I L Brookmyer Rev J B Baker Mrs G Flower and Mrs N B Seaman with many relatives and friends hosting and traveling for Easter and spring celebrations. Several family members are noted visiting relatives and attending events in Reading Lancaster Altoona and New York City.
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Arthur Nolt
Ashland
Illiam Bomberger
Jacob Hershey
Reading
William Leitzinger
I. L. Brookmyer
Baltimore
Esther Neidermyer
Philadelphia
Lemon Neidermyer
G. Flower
BE. S. Hagen
Bethlehem
Elizabeth Hepp
Leon Lutz
Stony Point
N. J
S. Broad Street
Floyd Hertzler
Verna Hertzler
Charles B. Landis
Richard B. Landis
Coomb’s
Conservatory of Music
N. B. Seaman
Olga Beckler
Wilson Hacker
Clark Wise
Cunard
Lancaster
Joseph Sheckard
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
F. G. Tulloch
Altoona
Harlan Hoffman
Bernice Meiskey
John W. Zimmerman
Loganton
Clinton County
D. A. Zimmerman
Herbert Longenecker
Penn State
Richard Landis
J. E. Maurer
Boonesboro
W. E. Hickman
Martin Hornberger
Albert Hornberger
Dorothy Spacht
Our Town
Harry Adair
New York City
Plainfield N. J
New York
Benjamin Keller
Jean Reedy
Sallie Keath
Front Street
Howard Richardson
Paxtang
Thieves Foiled at Pretzel Baker's East Main Office
Nighttime burglary attempt at N. D. Sturgis pretzel bakery on East Main St. frightened away before forcing a desk containing money. Woods by the lock were cut but intruders fled. Back doors were found unlocked next morning, suggesting insiders knew doors were open and money was inside.
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N. D. Sturgis
Pretzel Baker
East Main St
Two More Lucky Numbers Drawn for Prizes
The article notes number 758 wins $2.50 in dry cleaning from Long the Cleaner this month and asks holders of the calendar to visit the shop. It also states in the Lititz Springs Garage tire contest number 4066 is the winning entry and the holder wins a free tire.
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Lititz Springs
Borough Council Holds Brief March Session
The March borough council meeting ran under one and a half hours led by President Levi Rudy. Reports noted street repairs and 870 pump hours with good water supply while Water Superintendent Miller was authorized to buy a lawn roller. Breneman reported complaints and lockup lodgers. Brian was named to multiple committees and bills totaling several hundred dollars were approved.
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Levi Rudy
Helter
Brian and
Sturgis
Habecker
Burgess Breneman
Brian
Miller
Jacob Singley
Long and Co
B. F. Fralich
Neptune Meter Co
C. Water Miller
Jos S. Harvis & Co
Barrett Co
Lodge Elects Officers at Lititz 1050 Meeting
Lititz Lodge No. 1050 elected officers including Noble Grand Landis Herr and Vice Grand Raymond Singer with thirty six Past Grands voting. Installation planned next Monday. Sunday services set April 19 at Middletown Old Folks Home with Rev H J Kline speaking and church orchestra music.
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Lititz Lodge
Noble
Landis Herr
Raymond Singer
Relief Committee
Levi Yerger
A. K. Reist
Grand Lodge
F. W. Stark
Tlome
Middletown
H. J. Kline
Evangelical Congregational Church
Six Months Jail for Hopeland Car Theft Suspect
Earl Carvell of Hopeland pleaded guilty in Lancaster Court to larceny of J. B. Bucher’s automobile from in front of the High School. He was sentenced to six months in jail and fined $100. The car was recovered the next morning in a stone quarry east of town. Policeman Kreider testified. Carvell admitted the charges and driving without a license while planning to go to another town for a haircut.
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Earl Carvell
Hopeland
J. B. Bucher
Lime Rock
Lancaster
Carvell
Kreider
Moravian College Glee Club To Sing At Linden Hall
Moravian College Glee Club of Bethlehem will give a concert in Linden Hall auditorium on Saturday evening April 1 at 8 o'clock. On Sunday at 2 pm the college band will perform a sacred concert in the Moravian Sunday School Chapel with an offering to defray expenses. Admission is 25 cents. The two groups visited here last year and left a favorable impression.
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W. BR. Sammel
Roy Weaver
Theodore Dussinger
Young People’s Council
Moravian College Glee Club
Bethlehem
Linden Hall
Moravian
Bcc
Glee Club
Class To Be Resumed In District Nine Leadership
The Leadership Training Class of District No 9 will resume next Thursday night at 7 15 in the Moravian Chapel. Teachers are Rev H J Kime and Mrs Mary Longenecker.
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H. J. Kime
Mary Longenecker
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Eugene Hornberger
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Marian Royer
Jun
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Hel Nagle
Anna Nagle
Gladys Ditzler
Via Ranck
Florence Kofroth
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Alta Grei
Gladys. Todd
Helen Nagle
Junior
Ity Garner
Betty Becker
Grace Ed
Gladys Enek
Reenon
Billy Hershey
Trinity Angelical Congregational Church
E. Yingstyer
Naomi Hershey
Wm. Fasht
Norma Putty
Vic
Jean Dennis
Risen Redeemer
Christ
Mondorf
Vera Wolf
June Diehm
St. Paul’s
Church of the Brethren
Lester Bingaman
Floyd Keller
Nancy Steffy
Pauline Hornley
Blanche Pelger
Geraldine Garman
Betty Gonder
Billy Keller
Peiffer
Fred
Margaret, Keller
Hill of Calvary
St. James Catholic Church
Foltz—Long
Miss
Fianna
K. Frantz
Rudy
Lodge