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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1932
Page
1
March relief outlays totaled around 381 dollars with cash distributions for coal groceries milk and shoes. Coal 79 tons cost 184.78 dollars groceries 147.88 and milk 39.48 with 496 quarts. shoes valued at 70 dollars.
The incident occurred when a car rammed the fencing over Springs Creek between Longenecker's Restaurant and the railroad early Thursday. The driver, Theodore Bahm of 610 North Plum Street Lancaster, was arrested for driving without an operator's license. The car, owned by Stanley Weber of Lancaster, required a large derrick from Lancaster to hoist it from the creek after it nearly fell in.
The Young People's Missionary Society of the Evangelical Congregational Church met at Mrs. Wm. Frey's home with 31 attendees. Mrs. Walter Smith led scriptures and prayer, Ruth Snavely read a leaflet titled Jose, and the topic was Race Relations.
The Lititz Big Five hosts the Bricker Big Five champions of Lancaster City Class B tonight at Lutz Hall. This opening game starts at 7 30 with a 10 and 25 cent admission. The series aims to decide City and County honors, following Lititz’s County championship. The Black Diamond Orchestra provides music.
Moravian College glee club from Bethlehem will perform in Linden Hall auditorium on Saturday April 16 at 8 pm under the Ushers Association of the Lititz Moravian Church. Admission 50 cents with no reserved seats.
Local outlets announce monthly cash prizes and lucky number contests. James Stopani of New Street wins 2.50 from RayArt Goodie Shop for number 6152. Lititz Springs Garage reports No. 23 242 as a monthly prize with no claimant yet. Amos W. Dietrich hosts a 10th anniversary sale awarding six prizes of canned goods to holders of lucky numbers plus a mirror and 18 pounds of coffee. Coupons and tags advertise Super Suds Palm Olive Colgate 88c sale. J S Harris & Co 10c Store Lititz Pa.
Local families shared a birthday dinner for J M Leed Sr in Narberth while church groups planned meetings and missions events. engagements, baptisms, or pastoral changes noted. Moravian Church events and health center registrations featured alongside visits and travel between Bethlehem, Lancaster, and Philadelphia suburbs.
Chief of Police Kreider warns all boys and men discharging rifles will be arrested after bullets shattered windows on South Broad Street and pierced a rear auto window. Lititz Motor Sales showroom window was hit. Mr and Mrs Carpenter reported a bullet damaging their car but could not identify the shooter.
Milton R. Bushong, 78, died of pneumonia at the Brethren Home near Neilsville at 1 20 A M Friday after a week of illness. A miller by trade he ran Bushong s Mill in Upper Leacock township 46 years. Survived by widow Amanda Brubaker and children Mrs Alfred Bare Brownstown W Scott Bushong Rohrerstown Mrs W W Gibble Summerville and Harold Bushong Philadelphia. Also survived by brother Jacob Bushong and sister Mrs Elizabeth Gingrich Lancaster. Funeral Monday 115 P M Neffsville Brethren Home 2 P M Lititz Brethren Church burial Longenecker s cemetery near Lititz.
John K. Miller, 93, died at the Brethren Home near Neffsville after a brief illness. A retired farmer and Brethren Church member, he lived at the home since 1926. He is survived by a son, Marry Miller, and two grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Brethren Home. burial in Fairview cemetery, Manheim. Beck Bros. funeral directors.
Jack Norman Breitigan one year old son of Harry C and Lucy Alt Breitigan of near Lexington died at 5 30 P M Wednesday from pneumonia. Survived by parents a brother Wootie and sister Aurora at home and grandparents Daniel Ida Breitigan Lititz and Mrs Rebecca Breitigan. Services held Sunday at 1 30 at home and 2 at United Brethren Church Lititz with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery Ephrata.
Samuel H. Cunningham and Hila Adams, both of Lancaster, were married Thursday evening at 8:00 at the parsonage of the United Brethren Church in Lititz. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Chas Ruth of Lititz with Helen Ruth as ring bearer.
Charles Martin and Louisa Martin were married on Saturday by Bishop Landis of Neillsville. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Elam Martin and the groom is the son of Edwin Martin. They will reside on their farm at Weaverland.
Ira B. Longenecker and Miss Mary E. Balmer married at Rev. Norman Musser’s home in Mountville. The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s parents’ house. Attendants were Paul Rohrer and Grace Kramer among others.
Town chat recalls radio announcers jokes and idle tales from Lititz. Claimed highlights include spire versus standpipe views, no borough speeding ordinance yet possible reckless driving arrest, a bank president resembling John J. McGraw, and a Massachusettes humor magazine ban.
Article traces Brunnerville's origins north of Lititz from its Whitehall name. It details the 1832 naming, 1861 renaming for the Brunner family, and local inns foundries and coachworks shaping a village of about twenty houses and 200 people.
Hugh Jones, 56, of Lititz, died at 10.20 P M Saturday in St Josephs Hospital Lancaster of pneumonia. He was brought to the hospital by John Balmer of Lititz R D 2, by whom he had been employed.
James E. Reinhold, a guest at the Zion Home north of Lititz, died after an extended stay of about three weeks. The obituary brief notes his residence and cause of death, with continued coverage on Page 6.
Fire reported Friday evening about 7 80 near East Main Street destroyed the front awning of the American Store and scorched one side of the facade. Alarms sounded and fire apparatus arrived quickly. origin of the blaze remains unknown. Ladies Lawn Handkerchiefs promotion appears in ad for Fullworth store Lititz Pa.
Clayton Shenk and many neighbors visited relatives over the weekend. Numerous visits to Howard and others, plus Verna Hertzler of Philadelphia and Emma Grosch from Plainfield near Lancaster, join a Rotary Club talk and Moravian Chapel events. A child suffered finger injuries, and a Legion Auxiliary supper raised about 25 dollars for a gavel party in Neffsville.
More than 1,000 parents and music lovers attended Friday night and over 1,300 on Saturday as borough and township students from elementary to high school performed at Neffsville’s second annual Music Fest. M. C. Demmy supervised the event and led the combined bands in performances by the advanced orchestra, band, and choruses.
The Mother-Teacher Council linked with the Moravian Sunday School held its quarterly meeting Thursday night with new officers Mrs. Edwin Bear president and Mrs. Earl Erb secretary. The program on Truth Telling included talks by Dorothy Longenecker, Howard Hollinger, Lloyd Smith, and Ruth Dissinger, followed by a social hour. 25 members attended.
Secretary of Highways S S Lewis is expected to address a Taxpayers League gathering in Lancaster County tonight at the High School auditorium. A good program is prepared and the public is invited.
An important meeting of the Young Men's Business League will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the League rooms. Full attendance is desired.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Shue of San Diego announce the birth of an eight pound girl at San Diego General Hospital on March 80. The couple formerly resided in town. Roller Skating Saturday Evening LUTZ HALL-10c and 20c. ad
Borough Council votes to employ a full-time night watchman. Jacob Singley is appointed to the position at a salary of 80 dollars per month, including special police duty when called upon. The council plans to meet again on April 26 in regular session.
John H. Broughler of Harrisburg, assistant director of the education bureau, will discuss the Ten Year Plan for Pennsylvania education at the PTA meeting next Thursday evening in the High School auditorium. A school faculty produced play under Miss Workman will be presented. Officers for the coming year will be elected. The public is invited to attend.
The Litits W C T U annual dues meeting will be in the Moravian Sunday School Chapel on Monday. Matron's Oratorical Contest for a silver medal will feature Lancaster City W C T U members with guests from Lancaster Union. Orations and music provide unique entertainment and profits. the public is invited.
The Lititz Junior High School team defeated Paradise High Juniors 40 to 9 on Paradise floor to clinch the county title and extend their streak to 12 consecutive victories. They already held the first half Junior League crown and did not lose a league game all season. Earlier they beat Mount Rose Junior High 21 to 8 at home.
A letter to the voters discusses not being a politician but a plain working man. He urges hope for better days and says the path to them is through the voting booth while calling for practical candidates with experience and willingness to concede when wrong. The page also includes an advertisement for spring clothing and shoes at economy prices from J. Harris & Co. of Lititz, Pa.
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