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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1934
Page
9
The Record Printing Co. announces E. D. Fulweiler and J. R. Johnson as new officers or associates. The note highlights leadership changes within the firm.
The Lancaster area will switch to daylight saving time on Monday amid heated arguments. Proponents say longer evenings benefit workers and outdoor activities, while opponents include farmers and some town residents who fear disruption and confusion.
Hershey Zoo at Hershey Park is closed to the public for extensive construction. New bird house and reptile house projects will expand displays and improve facilities. A reopening announcement will follow once projects are finished.
This Lititz history summary notes Sunnyside College was founded by Rev. Julius Bechler in 1882 after leading Linden Tall, housed at 121 Main Street then moved to a brick building later converted to a residence. At peak it operated with five instructors and about 50 scholars, including 36 boarders.
The Farm Credit Administration in Baltimore reduces the minimum emergency crop loan to $19 while the maximum per person remains $250. Applicants must show inability to borrow enough from other sources. Loans are to individuals, with tenants and landlords limited to $750 per county, and landlords’ livelihood irrelevant if tenants qualify.
Arthur K. Hackman, principal designates to lead Terre Hill School for the coming term, succeeds Charles J. Henne. He has taught at New Holland High School and will study for a master's degree at Columbia University this summer.
Lititz Moravian Church Council will meet Monday evening to elect three delegates for the synod to be held in May here. Debates include converting the plow factory to a shoe factory or a machine shop. County Superintendent Brecht praised local schools as among the county’s best. The Dixon Memorial Chapel work at Linden Hall resumes toward completion. A lively spring day drew crowds, ice cream shops busy, and a frog-themed convert incident noted.
Twenty five years ago William B idlack was named receiver of the Penn Starch Co as an outgrowth of the Lititz National Bank closing. The company planned to continue starch production. Willard Hershey and Walter Reifsnyder would begin Reading Railroad work. Edward Landis received a call to start at Reinholds. Ferry Garber was severely scalded at Garber Reist and Co creamery. C Loeffler, B E Bock and M S Hess planned Belshazzar cantata at Reading.
High school graduates weigh college costs at Millersville. Resident students pay 374 dollars yearly including board, room, and fees. day students spend 112 to 193 dollars. The industrial arts program adds 86 dollars to tuition, bringing total to 410 dollars with books and travel included.
Captain R A J English reports hundreds of thousands of letters sent to Little America by stamp collectors nearly caused ship and crew to fail as ice threatened the Bay of Whales. Mail was loaded and partially stored aboard the Bear of Oakland while other bundles remained at Little America for recovery on return in 1985.
Stamp collectors may submit up to ten addressed covers to the Postmaster in Washington D C with a cash or postal money order covering the cover value. Covers from individual subscribers only. each must be legible and properly addressed. Due to stamp size, avoid blocks or incomplete space for stamps and postmark impressions. Unusual requests such as plate name stamps or irregular placement cannot be honored. Use ordinary letter size covers to prevent transit damage.
The college administration will assist a worthy student in working through Millersville by offering membership in a literary society, admission to all athletic events and lectures, and membership in two clubs.
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