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Newspaper

Lititz Record

Location

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1931

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

H. J. Kime Mary Longenecker

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Geraldine Schmuck Ithea Machmer Gladys Enck Virnia Bowman Lorraine Hebert Richard Jan Eugene Hornberger Betty Little Blossoms Doris My Helen Dechme Marian Royer Jun McCreary Betty Nagle Hel Nagle Anna Nagle Gladys Ditzler Via Ranck Florence Kofroth Bettyner Pearl Wentling 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
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