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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1935
Page
9
Lititz churches overflow for Palm Sunday as Holy Week services loom toward Easter. The piece notes Christ's victory over death and the palm wave as a prefiguration of His supremacy, contrasted with the tragedy of Jesus' crucifixion five days earlier.
Linden Hall prepares for the sixth annual Horse Show with mailed invitations on Memorial Day. New novice classes for three gaited and five gaited horses attract broader participation, signaling the show’s rise from a girls horsemanship event to a state renowned competition drawing entries from within and outside the county.
Results in two special elections during the legislative session show a sharp turn to the Republican Party with outstanding party victories. Voters favored the Republican candidates, bolstering M. Harvey Taylor, the party chairman, in what observers deem a general trend.
State Committee and all Party leaders in the state declare they have no doubt about the results in the county elections to be held next November.
A wartime era appeal notes 45 000 Americans died after dropping life insurance the prior year and estimates 537 million in benefits lost to dependents. It stresses sacrificing to keep coverage, arguing it reduces poverty risk and may extend the policyholder’s life.
The Work-Relief Bill, the largest single appropriation in Congress, funds four billion to create jobs and 880 million for direct relief. Citizens hope the plan succeeds to lift the economy and mood as dust storms ravage crops and property in the Midwest.
Farm calendar notes that confined laying birds may outperform free range if housing, rations, and management are good. Housed birds eat more grain and mash, aiding egg production. Ventilated, comfortable houses with moist outdoor air reduce cannibalism and improve growth. Working horses require about twice the protein for heavy work, and nutrients must rise with workload.
In Lititz April 21 1910 Roy Bohler likely to become physical director and basketball coach at Schuylkill Seminary next year. George Bohler to graduate. Isaiah Thomas weighs 300 pounds and aims to be a Pullman car porter. Trout returns show few fish in Lititz Creek due to factory refuse. locals fish Furnace Hills, with notable catches by Sturgis family. Town projects include street paving to curb dust, and a street extension planned by Moravian Church council between Raspberry Alley and South Cedar Street. Senior class at Lititz High hosted a sociable for juniors with music recitals and a banquet. Local officials and teachers visit schools. death of D. L. Haisch noted. visits to Spring City and Steelton recorded.
Dr Huebener, ill three months, is nearly well and will resume bi weekly visits to Lititz next Monday if weather allows. The former plow works buildings host Bucher and Bomberger as Bucher Bomberger dealers in flour feed and agricultural implements. Both partners promote a young energetic team known locally for taking decisive action.
News and views discuss early spraying in orchards to curb San Jose scale and pests. March warmth sped up sprays using lime sulphur for scale, lead arsenate for moths and caterpillars, nicotine sulphate for aphids.
Lancaster County farmers who did not sign government tobacco contracts in 1938 or 1984 may join the 1936 program. Signup began Wednesday and runs through May 4. Otto Olson said signers must report 1930 1931 and 1932 acreages at Room 215, Lancaster Post Office Building.
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