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Lititz Record

Location

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1925

Page

2

Union suits offered in standard two piece line

We carry the standard line of two piece union suits in the market. Come and see us and we are most sure we can please and satisfy you.

Sawyers-Sawmill Week At State College Pennsylvania

Farm Calendar holds a week at Pennsylvania State College April 20 to 25 with practical instruction in lumber sawing setting up mills filing and care of saws and timing estimates plus talks. The free course welcomes all to attend any day or the full week. J C Brubaker named managing director of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Federation based in Lancaster with state wide development duties. Conference included Farm Bureau leaders from Berks Chester Lancaster Lebanon York and others.

Pennsylvania State College J. ©. Brubaker Lititz Lancaster County Farm Bureau Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Federation Lancaster State Bureau W. W. Livingood Robesonia Bethlehem John Benneth Lebanon A. B. C. Williams York Springs Elmer Kleppinger West Grove Chester County H. M. Doty Anna Biery Shoenerville A. L. Hackar EK. J. Walters State College Biery Pennsylvania Harrisburg

Fraudulent Fishing Permits Probe Expands

Lancaster County fish and game officers audit a surge of bogus fishing permits and dog licenses. They trace the source to Bucks County where about 600 illegal licenses were granted. State authorities assist in the investigation.

Lancaster County Fish and Game Protective Association Bucks County

Missing Replacement Parts Readiness Ahead of Deadline

A fragmented line notes that broken items are being replaced and that sending for new ones may be completed before they are needed, suggesting proactive stock management before a critical day.

Reading real estate gains noted as shad prices rise

A local Reading paper reports a 25 percent rise in borough real estate values linked to canal work. Shad sell for two dollars per hundred with best fish at 25 cents each amid a market mood described as low.

Reading Washington City

Ministers Split Over Use of Radio for Church Services

Two prominent clergymen dispute radio church services. Rev. W. Stuart Cramer touts radio to widen worship, noting ill patients and others listened with interest. Rev. Dr. George W. Richards, while praising for shut ins, argues broadcasting degrades church and common worship.

W. Stuart Cramer First Reformed Church George W. Richards Reformed Theological Seminary of the United States Cramer Richards

Citizens Military Training Camps Open for 1925 Sessions

Dr Hertz will examine candidates in this section. Camps run July to 380 inclusive in Corps Areas with Meade Maryland Fort Monroe and Fort Eustis Virginia nearest homes. Government pays all expenses from departure to return. Aim to train leading young citizens in military, physical and moral development.

Dr. Hertz United States Camp Meade Fort Monroe Fort Eustis J. L. Hertz

Counterfeit $5 Gold Pieces Sold in Chester County Swindle

Police seek a man passing lead coins plated with gold at $3.50 each as genuine $5 gold pieces. He posed as a collector with a stock of coins for sale to Chester County residents. Victims report the coins bend easily and are not real gold.

Chester County

Fishermen Reel In Fifty Trout Near Newmanstown

Richland anglers Shem Leitner and Earl Shanaman reported catching fifty trout in a day in streams around Newmanstown. The largest trout measured fourteen inches.

Newmanstown Shem Leitner Earl Shanaman Richland

First Chart of Heavens by Johann Bayer

Johann Bayer created the first complete chart of the heavens as known then. He introduced the convention of naming stars with Greek letters based on their apparent size.

Johann Bayer

Tobacco Hauling Trucks Make Debut In Quarryville

Local trucks built to haul tobacco attract attention as community novelty. Firms claim motor truck transport can move tobacco from Quarryville at 25 cents per 100 pounds, cheaper than rail and with fewer handlings.

Quarryville

Old Sumatra Cigar Discovered After 35 Years

Howard Hoffman of New Holland found a 35 year old Sumatra cigar in a box he believed empty. He lit the last remaining smoke, noting the aroma had largely faded. Hoffman, a 4th clerk in the prothonotary's office, reports this curious relic.

Howard Hoffman New Holland Mr. Hoffman Prothonotarys Office

Dudley Watch Factory Sold After Receiver Visit

The Dudley Watch Factory of Lancaster was sold for 55000 to stockholder Phares L. Baker of Landisville. Receiver C D Brubaker of Bird in Hand conducted the sale. Assets were about 152000 with liabilities of 77000. Appraisers valued plant and equipment on South West End avenue at 86628.

Dudley Watch Factory Lancaster Phares L. Baker Landisville C. D. Brubaker South West End Avenue

Woman active in Grange work in Lancaster County

Horace Yerk near Cambridge serves as secretary of Lancaster County Pomona Grange since 1920. The county has eight Grange chapters and about 500 Pomona members, with additional non Pomona Orang ers. Bart Ephrata and Fulton Granges boast largest memberships. Mrs Yelk is Salisbury Grange secretary and well known among Grangers county and state.

Horace Yerk Cambridge Lancaster County Pomona Grange Pomona Bart Ephrata Fulton Yelk Salisbury

Klansmen Staged Fire and Bomb Display at Fenn Hill Hotel

After complaints about lawbreakers, Ku Klux Klan members held a dramatic demonstration at the Fenn Hill Hotel in Fulton township. A 40 foot cross was burned after rocklets were shown and many dynamite bombs exploded, heard for miles. Dozens of cars fled the scene as the event began.

State Highway Department Ku Klux Klan Fenn Hill Fulton Township

Wedded 59 Years Mr. and Mrs James Crowther Celebrate

Mr and Mrs James Crowther observed the 59th anniversary of their marriage at their home. Mr Crowther a Civil War veteran served in the 195th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and later worked as a mechanist and poster distributor in Columbia.

James Crowther Crowther 195Th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Columbia

Wild steer captured after seven weeks roaming region

The steer that escaped from A. D. Oberholtzer’s farm at Mechanic's Corner in East Cocalico township roamed across northern Lancaster County and neighboring Berks and Lebanon counties for seven weeks. It was shot on a Schoeneck-area farm and dressed for beef by the owner and the buyer's butcher.

A. D. Oberholtzer Mechanic's Corner Cocalico Township Will Lancaster County Berks Lebanon Counties Schoeneck

State to Acquire Lake Conewago for National Guard Use

Legislation passed the Senate and House and awaits Governor Pinchot signature to purchase Lake Conewago. The plan would give National Guard control of the lake for swimming, boating, and aquatic instruction while preserving access for the public when troops are not present. The deal includes a land strip and aims to improve Gretna area roads and resort appeal for Mt Gretna cottagers.

Mt. Gretna Ferdinand Gremminger Chautauqua House of Representatives Harrisburg Senate William C. Freeman House Pinchot Pennsylvania Lake Conewago United States Army War Department National Guard Ralph N. Behney Gremminger Freeman Pinechot Chautauqua Association Behney Adjutant General’s Department Lage Conewago Gretna Army Camp Meade Fort Monroe Hull’s Hill Lancaster County Frank D. Beary

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W. H. Buch J.C. Brubaker State Farm Bureau Wayne Phoenix Utility Company Wilsonville Paypack Township Pennsylvania Light & Power Company Wayne County Wellsboro West Chester Brick House Farm Cheyney Lynbrook North Walnut Street L. E. Boals George J. Moses Allentown Gordon Street South Jefferson Street Mr. Skunk York York County Yee Tobacco Company Yoe Consolidated Tobacco Company Red Lion Wild Steer FORD Ford Motor Co Frank Boucher Zartman Bros Queen Motor Co Lancaster Pa C. M. Snavely Bell Phone Myers S. Cedar St Penn State North Queen Street H. D. Ensor
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