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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
1
Small items report bank and store closures, a found glove at Trimmer’s, local car dealings, residents returning from service, and community happenings. Notable mentions include Kemp Langenecker, Camp Taylor, Miss Ada Bomperger, and Hurnace Hills pheasants released by Delp and Rader.
Harry Bohst formerly of this place arrived in New York after serving over two years in the British army. He fought in many battles on different fronts and spent time in Italy. While leaving the ship he heard a man near him mention Lititz and Pennsylvania prompting Bohst to recall local connections with Rev. Sg Sor Of Rev. 7, W. Hobst.
A Lititz resident, 82, died last Thursday noon at Debarkation Hospital No. 3 in New York City after two weeks of illness and relapse. He served in Ambuce Company No. 6 since August 1917, with posts at Columbus Carracks, Fort Harrison, Camp Greenleaf, and New York. Survived by wife and sister, his funeral was held in Lititz with burial at MacBlah cemetery.
William Spayd, a farmer formerly of Akron, died at home in Winestown yesterday at 4 45 PM after nine days of illness due to blood poisoning. He was 25, survived by a wife neeay Blantz and three children William Mabel at home, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements listed with Akron Lutheran interment.
David Slorr, of Neffsville, dies after long illness aged eighty plus years. He had served the town for about 55 years and was a farmer by occupation. Born in Mano township on November 20, 1834, his death follows a life rooted in the local community and agriculture.
Thieves broke into N A Trimmer Hiram Holler and John F Longenecker stores early Tuesday, forcing open doors and stealing small cash sums. At Trimmer's store two dollars in change was taken, while Holtzhouse confectionery lost about a dollar. Longenecker's garage yielded $1 in cash and a $1395 check. Footprints and suspicious behavior near Five Points noted. Strong amateur indicators and police alerted.
Mrs. Taylor and her six children began a transcontinental trek from Philadelphia to California in a wagon drawn by two cavalry horses. They travel on a self supplied route with tents, cots, and gear, performing one act plays and music in towns to fund the trip. The eldest son W Hall Taylor, a former navy ensign, studied law after University of Washington and later served on the world cruise before being discharged in January.
Easter events fill the church calendar with services from Saturday to Sunday. Moravian trombone choir tours town after 3 PM, sunrise service at 5 45 AM, and an Easter sermon by Chaplain Francis Hagen of the U S Navy. Music includes a large orchestra and selections from Mozart, Rimsky and Rossini with a Foreign Missions offering.
St Pauls Lutheran holds special Sunday School exercises at 6 40 Sunday evening from Morn of Light by Tullar Meredith with choruses solos and infant department act. Special prayer service at 6 30 morning and communion and confirmation at 10. Penryn Lutheran Sunday School Easter services on Easter Night Sunday April 20 at 7 20 entitled The Mighty Victor.
St John Lutheran at Brickerville will hold communion on Sunday at 10 AM. The Sunday School will present the Easter program titled The Living Christ in the evening at Fo.
In the United Brethren church an En titled Alleluis was arranged by Mered fee given by the Stiada GP M.
The Fifth Victory Loan aims for about 137000 in Litite and over 200000 in local circles with subscriptions to be finalized next week. Interest ranges from 4 54 percent for partially tax exempt notes to 2 percent for fully tax exempt notes with four year maturities and three year redemption option. 8 percent notes may convert to 4 percent notes later. 4 percent securities exempt from state and local taxes except estate and inheritance taxes. 3 percent securities fully tax exempt except estate and inheritance taxes. Public subscription begins April 7 with canvass starting April 23. GC G Diehn expects quota to be raised and notes marketed on a commercial basis to supporters.
Dr Bamund A Davine resumes full duties at his Main Street dental office after a period of reduced attention to the practice due to unspecified reasons. The message notes ordinary operations continue as before.
Jacob Divzler, employed at the Buck Run paper, moved from Lutil to Buck Run recently. He was loading household odds on a truck when the move occurred.
A local notice encourages reading advertisements with a playful prompt about bargain prices. It invites readers whose names appear in ads to visit the RECORD office for two free Dreamland Theatre tickets, usable Saturday evening, with no obligation. Weekly ads will run for a month.
Lititz Lodge No 1050 celebrates the Independent Order of Odd Fellows centenary with a session on April 21 featuring Rev W K Fleck of St Pauls Lutheran Church a vocal duet and a chorus of eighteen. A luncheon closes the event with high turnout expected. Lancaster observance planned for April 27 at the Opera House with speakers and Captain James Lishiner of the 149th Machine Gun Battalion among speakers. The Lititz program is directed by Tham C Ready of Lititz Lodge No 1060.
N A Primmer plans a new retail outlet in Market Square Manheim to be run by his son Morris. The up to date 70 by 30 foot room once housing the Atlantic and Pacific OA Company will host the store. Local residents forecast strong prospects for the venture.
An open house at the city High School slated for April 32 was postponed due to a measles outbreak. The epidemic reduced victims since last week with about 200 children out of school. Sunday program at Trinity U B Church was canceled and will be rescheduled on a later date.
Miss Histher Wolfe of Philadelphia visits the Moravian Home as travelers from near and far. Zach Wike and family of Head 1 img spend weekend in town with relatives. Mr and Mrs Wm S Ditzler of Pottsville visit Lititz relatives. Daniel Grant of Landsdale hosts Elwood Furlow’s couple. Frank Newsomer, railroad worker from Coatesville, visited town. once bookkeeper at the local chocolate factory. D G C Sloke of Quinton Lebannon county, a former resident, came to do writing in a family Bible. He is noted as a skilled penman. the era of Sikhs dates in family bibles fades with his absence.
Miss Halberta Grosh, longtime Lititz resident and Red Cross nurse, served in France during World War I. She aided at Brest, endured mud and cold in early hospital life, later moved to Paris and front-line operating rooms, and observed French dress and customs. She recalled submarined meals, gatherings with French families, and a six-week front stint after Chateau-Thierry.
Local market notes show Easter eggs priced at 49 cents a dozen or 344 cents per dozen, butter up several cents to 62 cents, milk at 12 cents a quart, and onions at 5 cents per bunch. Dressed chickens up 16 cents a pound, carriage goods at 2 cents per pound, and cottage cheese at 1 pint. Sweet potatoes sold at a varied rate as supply tightens.
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