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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1935
Page
1
Thomas W. Steffy announces the Lititz Springs Garage will tear down its cement block and stucco building to construct a modern gray brick service station. Work begins within two weeks with a front wall near the current partition and a double Broad Street driveway for car servicing.
The Lititz Parent Teacher Association presents a spring concert in the High School auditorium next Thursday evening April 11 at 8 o clock. Local talent is highlighted and a short play closes the program. Tickets sold by school children at 25 cents. no reserved seats.
Frank Heckel suffers cuts when a pheasant crashes through a windshield on Lititz Pike. Several passengers hurt but not seriously. the bird died and rested on a rear seat. The Lititz Community Theatre to feature Shirley Temple and Pop Eye the Sailor Man with 10 cent student admissions. Boss Kreider hunts vandals after stones break 12 warehouse panes.
The Reccapella Male Chorus of East Petersbore will perform Sunday evening April 14 at 7 45 as part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Lancaster. Local residents attended events in Philadelphia and Manheim including the Flower Show while others travel for education and religious group activities.
Allen L. Kofroth 40 of Liberty Street was killed when the car he rode in swerved off the Lititz Lexington road striking a pole near the Lexington hotel. Driver Paul Z. Zag 31 faced involuntary manslaughter charges and was jailed before posting bail for a Lancaster hearing. Police and the deputy coroner cited a head injury as the cause. Zag claimed avoiding an oncoming car led to the crash.
About one-fifth of Lititz town residents are in public schools led by Supervising Principal M. C. Demmy with thirty-two teachers. The district has Primary, Intermediate, Junior High, and Senior High divisions. Past changes include band, safety patrol, student council, clubs, May Day, drum and bugle corps, and expanded courses in academics, commerce, industrial arts, home economics, physical education, arts, music, and guidance.
The Moravian Church marks the dedication week with a 148 member pageant "The Torch Bearers" by Miss Mary Huebener detailing Lititz and church history. A repeat performance is set for Wednesday at 7:39, followed by Fellowship Night and a banquet by the Ushers' Association at 6 PM and a local talent program at 8 PM with children's games in the basement.
Motorists along Lititz Pike witnessed nine airplanes take off from the old Manheim Pike field and land at the new Municipal Airport south of Kissel Hill. Four planes were housed in the new hangar with the remaining five to be stored there once completion allows.
Families including Bruce on South Broad and Lausch on North Broad relocate to new streets. The Korte family moves from East Second Avenue to a farm while the Longeneckers plan to take over their former home. Easter Candy at Lutz Market House offered by Chas H Regennas.
Opening Day visitors and week long tours hailed the Moravian Sunday School as the finest religious educational plant of its size in the east. Dr Joseph E Weinland praised the new chapel calling it among the world s best Moravian structures noting its blend of old and modern design and substantial facilities across three floors with an auditorium seating 500 to 600 and linked classrooms and a fire tower stairway.
An editorial urges increased church attendance during Lent as a remedy for spiritual and economic distress. It emphasizes turning to God, recognizing His claims, and seeking guidance through worship and prayer to strengthen faith and make God real in daily life. The piece notes revival of church-going habits would ease the situation. continuous on page 7.
Local ad notes that meats are inspected and invites customers to call LUTZ at 148 for delivery services. It emphasizes convenient home delivery and underlines inspection compliance.
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