Simplex Box Co. Plans Move to Lancaster
Simplex Box Co proceeds with a sheriff sale that transfers the building formerly housing Lancaster Manufacturing to Simplex Paper Box Corp. If County Court approval is granted, the Lititz plant will relocate to Lancaster, with most workers expected to commute and no immediate job losses. Details and moving date to follow.
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Lancaster Manufacuring Company
Rossmere
Simplex Paper Box Corp
Lancaster
Lancaster County Court
Lititz
Simplex Corporation
Ralph A. Gross
Water Street
Eby Shoe Company
Klein Street
Lankaster
Miss Habecker Plays At State Music Session
Miss Dorothy S Habecker of Fast Main Street and Miss Marie Lt of Lancaster played piano duo at the Pennsylvania State Federation of Music Clubs meeting in Philadelphia. Delegates from the Lancaster Musical Arts Society performed Bach-Bauer Prelude and Fugue in C Minor and received high praise from State and National Association officials attending their convention.
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Dorothy S. Habecker
Fast Main Street
Marielt
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Harry Becker Hosts Cedar Street
Mrs Harry Becker on Cedar Street was surprised Monday evening when about 12 friends visited to celebrate her birthday. Refreshments were served.
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Harry Becker
Cedar Street
Easter Dawn Service Draws Large Moravian Congregation
More than 1500 worshippers attended the 5 o clock Easter service at the Moravian Church and cemetery. A trombone choir toured town from morning, playing at street corners to herald the Resurrection, then returned for worship and a dawn service in the cemetery. The Dawn Service at St Pauls Lutheran Church and the Akron Water Works event were also well attended.
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Trombone
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Akron
Local Odd Fellows Lodge Marks 43rd Anniversary
Lititz lodge of Odd Fellows marks its 43rd anniversary at Lutz Hall Front Street with an 8 o clock program. Installation of officers occurs Monday night with the Grand Commander and staff. Members and guests urged to attend Aiight lunch to follow.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Lititz Lodge of Odd Fellows
Lutz Hall
Front Street
Grand Lodge
Police Warn Drivers Against Double Parking Near Lititz Theatre
Chief of Police Kreider has issued a warning against double parking of automobiles downtown near the Lititz Theatre and says arrests will follow if the practice continues. Since the theatre opened, streets in the area have been lined with cars, especially on Fridays and Saturdays, blocking traffic. The chief notes rear lot parking at Farmers Hank and side streets offer ample parking alternatives.
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Kreider
Lititz Theatre
Farmers Hank
Ill Mrs Roy Weaver and Mrs Thomas Miller Undergo Operations
Mrs Roy Weaver of 212 Spruce Street was operated on yesterday morning in General Hospital Lancaster for appendicitis after falling ill Sunday. Mrs Thomas Miller of R. D. 3 underwent an appendectomy at St Josephs Hospital Lancaster on Thursday evening.
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Roy Weaver
Spruce Street
General Hospital
Lancaster
Thomas Miller
R. D
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Noted Lecturer to Speak on Holy Land Sunday
Dr. H. C. Ostrander author lecturer traveler and former National Geographic Society staff member will deliver an illustrated lecture on the Holy Land at 7 o clock Sunday evening in the Moravian Sunday School auditorium.
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H. C. Ostrander
National Geographic Society
The
Holy Land
Moravian Sunday School
Scarlet Fever Declines. Health Board Enforces Quarantine
The Scarlet fever outbreak in town is dying away with only one or two cases reported. The board of health notes when a patient seeks a return to school after illness, if quarantine is suspected, the doctor must keep the patient under quarantine for the full period. Pennsylvania State Board of Health will back local boards in enforcing quarantine laws to prevent spread.
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Board of Health Funds
Hackman Engagement to Theodore Ericksberg Announced
Mr and Mrs H C Hackman of 231 South Spruce Street announce the engagement of their daughter Ann to Theodore Ericksberg of New York. Miss Hackman will return after a vacation to her nursing work in New York. Mr Ericksberg is connected with the Morgan Paper Company and has been transferred to New York, with no wedding date set.
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H. C. Hackman
South Spruce Street
Ann
Theodore Ericksberg
New York
Miss Hackman
Mr. Ericksberg
Morgan Paper Company
Change Clocks Sunday Night
Clocks should be set one hour fast Sunday night to avoid confusion at church services. In nearby cities clocks move Saturday night but here the practice remains Sunday night for timepieces.
St Pauls Lutheran Choir Repeats Easter Music Program
Due to Palm Sunday requests the St. Pauls Lutheran Senior Choir will repeat its Lenten and Easter music Sunday at 7 pm. The program features well known anthems by famous composers and includes piano organ arrangements. Soloists and accompanists include Misa Wilhelmina Schericht soprano Lancaster, Harry R. Brown tenor Lancaster, Dorothy Habecker pianist, Lester A. Sesseman violin.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Choir
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Lititz
Misa Wilhelmina Scchrist
Lancaster
Harry R. Brown
Dorothy Habecker
Lester A. Sesseman
Imperial Marimba Band to perform in Lititz May 9
A Dorcas Class of King's Daughters sponsored concert will be held May 9 in the Moravian Sunday School Chapel Lititz. Eva Hallman directs the Imperial Marimba Band, a world famous xylophonist group known for unique arrangements of classical and popular works.
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Lititz
Dorcas
King's Daughters
Imperial Marimba Band
Eva Hallman
Moravian Sunday School
School Nine Opens New Field With Uncertain Season
Lititz High School prepares to play Manheim High tomorrow after school on the newly built field. The opening game may include minor extras such as band and student body attendance. Season outlook remains uncertain with few hardball games expected this summer and no planned Legion twilight league this year.
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Litttg High School
Manvheim High School
Lititz High
Manheim
Lititz
American Legion Post
Legions
Lititz Adopts Daylight Saving Time Ahead of Schedule
Lititz will switch to Daylight Saving Time Sunday night to align with industries rail and mail schedules. Banks schools and merchants adopt the new time to avoid confusion and extend hours for country trade, with churches starting Sunday services on the new time Monday.
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Lititz
Lancaster
Reading Company
Birthday reflections spark hometown hires talk in Lititz
A radio orchestra at a Lititz gathering joked about local figures and their qualities. Names named include Dr. H. K. Cooper, Ed Vogeler, Guy Calvert, Floyd Hackman, Virginia Nissley, Councilman Jake Snyder, Chippie Martin, and Adam Batdorf, noting quirky traits from tallest to cutest.
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Lititz
H. K. Cooper
South Broad Street
Ed Vogeler
Guy Calvert
New Street
Floyd Hackman
South Cedar Street
Virginia Nissley
Jake’ Snyder
Inspected Meats Only Ad By LUTZ Delivery
An advertisement offers meat delivery with a sign reading Inspected Meats Only and provides the contact LUTZ 148 for ordering and delivery service.
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Board of Health
Snoops
Les” Hackman
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