Public School System Began On Present Site In 1853
This Lititz history installment notes the 1853 village school opening, its January start, and 32 pupils after two years. It traces the one story brick building and later expansion, district boundaries through 1889, and early officers. Moravian control shaped school oversight until 1855.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Pup
Litits
Cedar Street
Warwick Townsh
Samuel Lichtenthal
Francis W. Christ
Jacob B Tehndy
Boy Scout Court Of Honor Set For Next Thursday
The newly formed troop will hold its first Court of Honor next Thursday evening in the Moravian Sunday School Chapel. They will receive their charter and invite all boys to attend. Rev. Byron K. Horne of the Moravian Church will speak, with demonstrations planned. Parents and others interested in scouting are urged to attend.
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Moravian Sunday School
Byron K. Horne
Moravian Church
Spring Arrival Brightens Streets With Warm Weather
The piece notes signs of spring as lilac buds appear, birds sing, and children play outside while adults stroll. Winter coats are rarely worn, waistlines seem thinner, and white socks reappear. John Fraelich fills a lily pond. lawns shed winter debris as baseball returns to the streets.
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John Fraelich
Spring Proves Itself In Golden Daybreak
A lighthearted civic note celebrates the breaking forth of spring with warmth and sunshine, suggesting nature's return prompts fresh communal optimism and seasonal activities for residents.
Lititz Junior League final standings and playoff results
Lititz Junior Basket Ball League ends with a three way tie for first after weekend games. In a playoff the Oranges beat the Whites to narrow the tie to Oranges Greens. Saturday results include Greens 30 Blues 24 Yellows 18 Blacks 7 Pinks 24 Greys 14 Whites 29 Reds 12 Oranges 32 Purples 10 Tonight the Lititz A C faces Mphrata Five in the final fray on Lutz court.
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Lititz
Oranges
Greens
Lutz
Blues
Yellows
Blacks
Greys
Reds
Purples
Lilitz A. C
Mphrata
New Post Office Hours Cut In Force
The post office hours were reduced last week to save the department budget. No mail deliveries on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and the office closes early at 7 30 PM instead of 8. Stamp windows close at noon on Saturdays. Clerks will receive and dispatch mail on Saturdays. The curtailment lasts until June 30 or until receipts recover.
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Office Club
Magician Zeener Plays Lancaster Stage April 14
Karl J. Bernhard known as Zeener, a Lancaster magician, performs in the city on April 14 showcasing tricks and entertainment for local audiences. The article notes his continued appearances and mentions crowd attendance at recent shows.
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Karl J. Bernhard
Zeener
Lancaster
Magician Dream to Perform in Lititz Saturday
A magician billed as Dream will appear in Lititz at the Tainden Mall Auditorium on Saturday April 14 at eight o clock. The Young Men's Class of the Moravian Sunday School sponsors the show titled Dream featuring Ring Ty and various Chinese effects. Admission is small. Zeener will feature the Miser's charged.
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Lititz
Tainden Mall
Moravian Sunday School
Livitz
Zeener
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Paul R. Furlow
Boy Scout
Lancaster County
Horton
Optician
Lincoln
P. O
Bimore” Telephone
J. J. Mack
Daily Mail
Pillsbury
Mussleman
Sharp’s Store
North Broad Street
Dream
Maryland
Zartman’s Store
Brookfield Butter
Seaman’s
Graham
Agta
Cs Ecan
Florida
Perth
Kellogg’s” Peaches
Llog KE
Tre Lion
Pimento Veluceta
Santa Clara
B. M. Leaman
Seaman & Leed
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