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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1934
Page
1
Tax Collector T Stevens Grosh must report to the borough council and school board on the 1933 tax duplicate. If arrears remain unpaid, further arrests are expected as warrants authorize distress and sale of goods after a 30 day demand.
Scarlet fever and measles prompted two weeks of Akron Borough school closures. More than 46 cases were reported, with only one new scarlet fever case this week. Schools may remain closed for at least another week while churches continue regular services. Public meetings remain restricted and schools have reopened in some areas.
A worthwhile music program is presented tonight in the High School auditorium by the Ern est Gamble Concert Party under the Senior Class. The tour troupe includes Charles Wilson Gamble, Ernest Gamble, Verna Pawe and Miss Elyonta Van Artsdalen. Tickets are sold by Senior Class members to raise funds for their annual trip to Washington D. C.
Ay and Mrs Leon Taefner of Lancaster announce a daughter born Friday evening at St Josephs Hospital. Mrs Haefner, formerly Kathryn Seaber, is named as the infant’s mother. Mr and Mrs Victor Shreinar announce a daughter born Wednesday last.
The Ringgold Band of Reading and cornetist Walter M. Smith of Boston have been engaged for Lititz Springs Park's annual Fourth of July celebration. The return of the popular group is eagerly awaited by thousands who missed them last year. Smith recently soloed and conducted the Ringgold Band in Reading, and Lititz Springs Committee members were impressed enough to secure their appearance here.
Lititz Fire Company invites the public to a special weight-lifting demonstration by Joe Miller of York at the regular monthly meeting next week. Miller is described as among the strongest for his weight, capable of lifting 800 pounds at the door and overhead without body help. After the display, the entertainment committee serves light refreshments.
Lancaster explores adopting summer time with Lititz likely to follow. About half of Lancaster's large industries plan revised hours starting Monday April 30 to align with Daylight Saving Time without changing clocks. Schools and churches will adjust next week, awaiting official adoption decisions.
Lititz Wieh School pupils returned from the Sectional Contest of the State Music and Forensic League with four first prizes. Winners include the MGM quartet Kid group Lillian McCreary Jane Miller Mildred Gangner, soprano solo Miss Gangner, baritone Robert Hackman, and high school orchestra first in its division.
The Gleaners Class of the Sunday School presents A Southern Cinderella next Thursday at 8 pm in the United Brethren Church social rooms. Mrs. Harry McCreary leads, an orchestra directed by John Zug provides music. Admission is 15 cents. Cast includes Rhoda Nagel Helen Farrand Irene Whitcraft Rush Spickler Irene Howard Ethel Wike and Lillian McCreary.
Full postal service will resume May 1 with mail deliveries on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoons and post office windows reopening on Saturdays afternoons from the first of May. Postmaster Paul M Seather notes the order to curtail service ended due to increased mail volume nationwide.
Miss Helen Kork of Lancaster entertained 16 guests at a Tuesday evening dinner and bridge party in the General Sutter Hotel. The Sacred Heart Academy Alumnae Lay will hold a dance in the tea ballroom Saturday night.
Close to 50 attendees gathered for the first Boy Scout Court of Honor held last Thursday night in the Moravian Chapel. Eighteen scouts advanced from tenderfoot to 2nd class, two 1st class scouts received pins, and the troop charter was presented. Rev Byron K Horne of Moravian Church gave an address. The regular weekly meeting is scheduled for tonight in the Business League rooms.
Work resumes on the athletic field after rain delays with 28 men at West Orange Street site. Tennis courts are being laid out for use this summer, followed by ball diamond and football plots. Baseball will return to West Lincoln Avenue, while football next fall moves to the new field. Special sale of chocolate coated shallow this week at 20¢ per pound.
At the April meeting the Lititz School Board kept the tax rate at 12 mills and approved an additional $1 per capita. The board discussed liens on the former Stiffel Freeman plant and instructed the solicitor to pursue collection. One bid for removing a Bollinger property stable was approved with house disposal if chosen, and another bid for painting Prof Demmy’s home was accepted for $17.
Manager Charlie Gundrum leads the All-Lititz softball team in the season debut at East End field against the Young Men's Class of the U. B. Church. The 6 o clock start kicks off a five game series. Roster includes Rob Lutz Gene Roth Nelson Mearig Carl Miller Styx Lane plus Spickler Putt Lata Geiz Hyler Wagaman. Suits provided by town business men will list their names.
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