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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
4
In Lititz Pennsylvania the local Post Office designation indicates mail is processed as second class matter. The brief note confirms continued postal handling under the second class category at the Lititz facility.
Governor Brumbaugh proclaims April 12 as Arbor Day and urges Lititz and surrounding residents to plant trees Friday and Saturday. He calls for fruit and nut trees along state highways and trees to provide homes for birds, stressing the spiritual value of a tree filled landscape and birdsong at dawn.
An editorial urges Lititz residents to keep the town healthy and attractive through a spring cleanup. Citizens are reminded to remove rubbish, curb water collecting trash, plant more flowers, care for war gardens, and turn vacant lots into gardens. The piece notes the United Zion Home and Hospital’s management changes under John L. Pfeffer and solicits donations of supplies and funds.
The Brickerville Church School closed last Tuesday after a highly successful term with a record attendance despite cold and blizzards. Enrollment was 46 with 39 average attendance and 91 percent overall attendance. Teacher Miss Anna M. Stauter from Akron led the class. 69 visitors and two schools noted. pupils listed include Roy and Miriam Enck among others.
In Rotsville notes the Salem Evangelical church revival of about three weeks concluded on Sunday with eight conversions and two admissions to church fellowship. A Lutheran meeting series began Monday and will run through the week. Conflicts not present.
Mrs Storms and daughter from Lancaster were weekend guests of Mrs E G Geyer. Mr David M Swope and wife of Leola called on aunt Mrs J W Roth. Ernest Peters and wife of Reading visited her parents. Rev E B Shantz of Sheafferstown greeted parishioners. Arthur Reist and family attended Easter events at Brickerville. J W Biemesderfer and wife from Penryn with Mrs J H Hack and Mrs Ezra Kline from Lexington visited A K Reist. Mrs John Demmy and Alice Young are recovering.
Lexington residents spend Sunday with relatives including Mr. Menno Habecker and family from Lancaster visiting his mother Mrs. Catherine Habecker. The Sunday school hour moved from 1 30 PM to 9 AM.
Paul Zwally recovers from a left leg fracture after a motorcycle mishap. Paul Getz, discharged from Camp Meade for foot ailment, improves at home. M M Getz resigns as night watchman at Conestoga Hosiery Mill. Albert Houck named replacement. D, Brown, L W Hess and J Boucher buy new Dodge touring cars. R M Shiffer buys an International truck. Mrs Elizabeth Greybill, town's oldest resident, bedridden with age related ailments. New concrete bridge over Conestoga at Graybill's mill nearly finished and praised by travelers. I J Myers' houses get fresh paint. Speechless day appeal regarding Germany.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Balmer of Elm visited Mrs Balmer's parents the Wiests. John Pfautz visited relatives at Lancaster. Mrs Alice Burkholder of Ephrata spent Friday with Himer Bucher and family. The Clay Literary Society met largely on Tuesday night with A V Hosterman of Lancaster giving the main address. The society plans one more meeting before closing the season. Norman Graybill and family moved into J N Wissler's vacated house. Susie Kellar spent a few days at Lexington with Isaac Weidman's family. Elser Gerhart spent Sunday at Pequea.
John Edwards the saddler opened a shop in town relieving locals from traveling for harness mending. William S. Krumbein moved to North Market Street into F. B. Horat’s former home. Kathryn Mann hosted a knitting party for her birthday, knitting patches for a Red Cross blanket with refreshments. Captain J J Sauders of Washington DC stayed at the Central hotel while in town Friday.
Jeweller Herold arrived in town seeking a site for a repair shop with his stock stored at the local garage until a permanent location is found. Also noted is the death of Mrs C Peters at age 69 after months of illness. she leaves children, grandchildren and three brothers. Charles K Dissinger erected monument at Lutheran cemetery.
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