Legion Festival Set by Garden Spot Post Next Week
Garden Spot American Legion Post plans a second festival at Lititz Fire House next Saturday August 15 to clear debts on the ambulance and new inhalator. Jonas Risser says cards will be sent to all town homes for donations collected the day of the event. Cadet Band will perform. menu features chicken corn soup baked clams cakes and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Spot Post
American Legion
Lititz
Legion
Jonas Risser
Farger
Hibschman Speaks to Lititz Rotary on Early Pennsylvania Farming
State College figure Ed Hibschman addressed the Lititz Rotary Club on early history of Pennsylvania farming. Mayor Metzger of Lancaster and about 40 Rotarians attended. Four local members returned Tuesday from the Rotary District 34 Executive Assembly held aboard a boat on Chesapeake Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hibschman
State College
Lititz
Pennsylvania
Metzger
Lancassr
M. Leaman
F. H. Longenecker
M. H. Yoder
R. M. Spacht
34Th
Otary
Kesapeake Bay
Delphians Hold Picnic at Mt Gretna Cottage
The Lititz Delphian Society held its annual picnic at the cottage of Mrs. W. H. Muth at Mt. Gretna on a Tuesday afternoon and evening. Members and friends enjoyed a most delightful time with guests including Mrs. B. J. Seaman Miss Anna K. Miller Miss Mary Reidenbaugh Mrs. Naomi Emberger Mrs. Sara K. Jenkins Mrs. Fischer Miss Maggie Bricker and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz Delphian Society
W. H. Muth
Mt. Gretna
B. J. Seaman
Anna K. Miller
Mary Reidenbaugh
Naomiemberger
Sara K. Jenkins
Fischer
Maggie Bricker
Sophie Bricker
Mary Huegner
Paris Snyder
Frank Eckle
Myrtle Eckert
Edin Buch
Valentine Brobst
K. Lockhart
E. Ev ‘E Mallen
Cadet Band Performs Tonight in Springs Park Concert
The Cadet Band will give a concert tonight in Springs Park at o'clock presenting a refined program from the stand. The band has improved steadily since last year and promises a fine evening of music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springs Park
Mrs Bregenzer to Speak at Moravian Church Next Sunday
Mrs Karl B Regenzer will speak at the Moravian Church next Sunday morning. Her expenses will be paid from the morning offering and the remainder will aid the fund repaying the Nicaraguan missions for losses in the recent uprising. Mrs Bregenzer is the widow of Rev Karl Bregenzer, ordered just before Easter while serving as missionary at Musawas Nicaragua. Mrs Bregenzer, her children and her mother, with about 40 faithful Christians, were in hiding in a bush for 42 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Bregenzer
Bregenzer
Musawas
Karagua
Local Lititz News Highlights From Fire Call To Reunions
A kitchen stove fire in Lititz was quickly bounded by neighbors with fire crews canceled. Over 500 Eberly clan members gathered at Ephrata Park for their annual reunion. Rev Harvey M Eberly and Iva H Eberly elected to the executive committee. Three men toured Niagara Falls and Canada in a painted open Ford, returning Monday. Ivan L Mease named Director of Accounting for the State Dept of Labor and Industry by Governor Pinchot. Agnes Hensel and Mary Sturgis vacationed at Camp Terry. Viola Schmuck fractured her arm from a park swing accident. Elmer B Ruhl and Kathryn M Vink to wed in Harrisburg. Evangelistic camp meetings and Lititz church activities noted. Mrs Lavinia Niedermyer sold property and moved to Millersburg. Daily Vacation Bible School closing, Young People's Council meeting scheduled. Ladies’ Aid picnic at Webers-In-The-Woods attended. August sermons at St Paul’s Lutheran announced. 1914 Lititz High reunion at Snavely’s Bungalow noted. Friday's heat near 100 degrees with a northerly storm only sparing the town slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Bucher
New and Water Sts
Lititz
Eberly
Ephrata Park
Harvey M. Eberly
Iva H. Eberly
Lititz Ligh
Bureau of Accounting
State Department of Labor and Industry
Pinchot
Agnes Hensel
Mary Sturgis
Camp Terry
Philadelphia
Viola
Leon Schmuck
Elmer B. Ruhl
Lititz RD
Kathryn M. Vink
Harrisburg
Ephrata
B. Front Street
John Lutz
Church of the Brethren
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lutheran Church
Webers-In-The-Woods
Joseph K. Donat
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Paul
A. Pohlman
Lititz High School
Snavely
Driving Under Influence Charged After City Crash
Elmer Todd of Lititz R D 2 faces a liquor driving charge after backing a truck into Earl B. Longs sedan at Queen and Chestnut Streets. Todd was arrested by Officer Nonnemacher following the collision. the sedan sustained only minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Todd
Lititz R. D. 2
Lancaster
Queen and
Chestnut Streets
Todd
Nonnemacher
Earl B. Long
Lancaster R. D. 4
Thief Steals Typewriter and Adding Machine at Local Firm
A thief broke into the rear door of H. B. Workman & Company, web strap manufacturers, Tuesday night and stole a typewriter and an adding machine after passing up money and tools. The office was occupied until after 10 PM. the entry was via a rear alley door. Chief Kreider leads the investigation as officers review the partly opened desk and missing valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Workman& Company
Orange Street
Kreider
Obituary of Jacob K. Carper Lititz resident 67
Jacob K. Carper 67 a longtime Lititz resident died suddenly yesterday afternoon at 119 N Broad Street from complications after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife two children Jacob M Carper and Mrs Elmer Bucher eight grandchildren and a sister Sister M Prisen of Philadelphia. Funeral services Sunday at 1 30 at his home and 2 at the Lititz Mennonite Church with burial in Hess cemetery. BR M Spacht funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob K. Carper
Lititz
N. Broad Street
Mr. Carper
Manheim
Elmer Bucher
Near Clay
Jacob M. Carper
Manheim R. D
M. Prisen
Philadelphia
Lititz Mennonite Church
Hess’ Cemetery
BR. M. Spacht
Mrs Annie B Stehman Dies After Yearlong Illness
Annie B Stehman aged 79 widow of John S Stehman died after a year of illness at her daughter's home in Spruce and Lemont streets. She formerly lived in East Petersburg but resided here the last ten years. Surviving Elam N Stehman East Petersburg John N Stehman Manheim RD 2 and Mrs Eby. Services were held at the house at 9 and 10 at East Petersburg Mennonite Church. Interment followed at the cemetery adjoining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie B. Stehman
Johns. Stehman
Frank E. Eby
Spruce and
Lemon Streets
E. Petersburg
Elam N. Stehman
East Petersburg
John N. ‘Stehman
Manheim R. D
Eby
Widow Emma R. Kauffman Dies After Stroke in Home
Mrs Emma R Kauffman 66 widow of Benjamin L Kauffman formerly of Sporting Hill died Monday night at United Zion Home from a stroke suffered three weeks earlier She resided at the Home ten months and was a member of United Zion Children Church She was a daughter of the late Percival and Rebecca Klingler Barto Surviving siblings include Mrs Lizzie Dattisman William Barto and Mrs William Coolridge of Lancaster Walter of Dayton Ohio and Mrs Continued on page 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma R. Kauffman
Benjamin L. Kauffman
Sporting Hill
United Zion
United Zion Children Church
Percival
Rebecca Klingler Barto
Lizzie Dattisman
William Barto
William Coolridge
Lancaster
Walter
Dayton
Ohio
Entertains Friends at Miss Anna Mae Adair Home
Sunday evening gathering hosted by Miss Anna Mae Adair of Lititz R D 4 included Kathryn Troutwine Edna Eby Esther Hershey Elizabeth Oberholtzer Ada Huber Anna Bomberger Kathryn Ebersole Ruth Ebersole Elmer Ebersole Lester Nissley Moses Martin Jacob Kreider Ammon Shelley and Joseph Bell. Nearby guests Mr and Mrs Wayne Witmer and son Warren of Hartsville and Mr and Mrs Abraham Strickler and daughters Pauline Harriet and son Abraham of Brunnerville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mae Adair
Lititz R. D
Kathryn Troutwine
Edna Eby
Esther Hershey
Elizabeth Oberholtzer
Ada Huber
Anna Bomberger
Kathryn Ebersole
Ruth Ebersole
Elmer Ebersole
Lester Nissley
Moses Martin
Jacob Kreider
Ammon Shelley
Joseph Bell
Wayne Witmer
Warren
Near
Hartsville
Abraham Strickler
Pauline
Harriet
Abraham
Brunnerville
Florence Keller to sail for Europe on Lafayette
Miss Florence M. Keller daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Keller of 24 Marion Street sails Saturday for Europe on the Lafayette. She will tour France for about two months and return on the Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence M. Keller
A. B. Keller
Marion Street
Europe
Lafayette
France
Paris
Kricks Meet Today 200th Anniversary Reunion
The 200th anniversary of Francis and Catherine Krick landing in the country will be celebrated today at Sinking Spring Reformed Church. It marks their 25th annual reunion with Dr J L Hertz of town serving as president of the Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Catherine Krick
Sinking Spring Reformed Church
J. L., Hertz
Town
West Chester Couple Wed In Ring Ceremony At Home
Jacob G Hollinger of West Chester married Mrs Elsie May Sprecher of Lititz in a Saturday ring ceremony at Rev Geo B Raezer's residence 129 Liberty Street Attendants were John C Palmer Jr of Lancaster and Edith Eberly of Lititz They will reside in West Chester where the groom works at the State Teachers College
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob G. Hollinger
West Chester
Elsie May Sprecher
Lititz
Geo. B. Raezer
Liberty Street
John C. Palmer, Jr
Lancaster
Edith Eberly
State Teachers College
Haldeman and Fahnestock Wed in Hershey Ceremony
Miss Tizzie Fahnestock of Brun nerville and John Haldeman of Mastersonville married Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in Hershey by Rev. B. W. S. Ebersale. The couple went unaccompanied and departed for a honeymoon to Washington and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tizzie Fahnestock
Brunnerville
John Haldeman
Mastersonville
B. W. S. Ebersale
Hershey
Washington
Radio Concerts Placed By Walter Buch and Kling for Public
Walter H. Buch clothing merchant and J. Kling and Son radio dealers arrange radio concerts by Creature and His Band tomorrow and each Friday this month. Interwoven Stocking Company will broadcast the concerts and a large horn will be placed before the Kling store to project the music to the public. The concert will start at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creature
Walter H. Buch
J. Kling & Son
Kling
IPM
Ushers Picnic at St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Ushers Association of St. Pauls Lutheran Church held its annual picnic in Penryn picnic grove drawing about 230 men. Activities included baseball guoits and radio amusements, with a devotional by Dr. A Pohlman of Philadelphia on Be Not Anxious for the Morrow. Clergy prayers and greetings preceded a chicken corn soup to dessert menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ushers Association of
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Penryn
A. Pohlman
Philadelphia
Joseph K. Donat
J. Harold Mumper
George D. Clarke
Lionville
Will Preach Here By Rev Amos Wasser in Rexmont Absence
The Rev Amos Wasser of Manheim will preach at the Evangelical Congregational Church on Sunday morning during the pastor’s absence Rev H J Kline who will officiate at the communion service at Rexmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Wasser
Manheim
Evangelical Congregational Church
H. J. Kline
Rexmont
Eberly Family Ends Jersey Coast Trip
Mr and Mrs D B Eberly and daughter Catherine of town returned home after a two week trip along the Jersey coast from Cape May to Island Heights. They visited the Delaware Water Gap and the coal regions on the return journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Eberly
Catherine
Town
Jersey
Cape May
Island Heights
Delaware Water Gap
Entertained Here at the Weidner Home Sunday
Guests entertained at Benjamin Weidner's home on Sunday included Mr and Mrs Jacob Risser and Mr and Mrs Amos Risser of Elizabethtown, Mr and Mrs Martin Ebersole of near Bainbridge, Mr and Mrs John Metzler of Erisman, Mr and Mrs Jacob Shenk and children of Sporting Hill, and Mrs Frank Krea dy of Lititz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Weidner
Jacob Risser
Amos Risser
Elizabethtown
Martin Ebersole
Bainbridge
John Metzler
Erisman
Jacob Shenk
Sporting Hill
Frank Kready
Lititz
Baptismal Service at Neffsville Orphanage Welcomes Seven
The Orphanage of the Brethren Home in Neffsville held a baptismal ceremony Tuesday evening in Ira Longenecker's Meadow. Seven applicants were received and baptized, with all candidates being children from the Neffsville orphanage. The Rev. John Hevener and Rev. Harvey Eberly officiated as forty nine witnesses observed the service.
Balmer Clan Reunion Elects New Officers At Picnic Grove
About 250 Balmer clan members gathered for their third annual reunion in Pentyn's picnic grove. Lester G. Balmer of Lititz presided and gave the welcome. Elder A. S. Hottenstein led devotions. Anna Balmer Myers read the family history tracing Swiss origins to 1732. Dr. H. K. Ober of Elizabethtown delivered the main address. Officers re elected: Lester G. Balmer president John A. G. Balmer vice president Charles Frey secretary Addison Bulmer treasurer. Prizes went to eldest Martha Bulmer age 78 and youngest Roy Bulmer six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmer
Pentyn
Lester G. Balmer
Lititz
A. 8
Hottenstein
East Petersburg
Anna Balmer Myers
Manheim
Balmers
Switzerland
H. K. Ober
Elizabethtown
Mildred Balmer
Mervin, Brubaker
John A. G. Balmer
Fairland
Charles Frey
Harrisburg
Addison Bulmer
Miss Myers
Priges
Martha Bulmer
Roy Bulmer
Lester S. Bulmer
Lititz R
Kling Family ninth annual reunion draws 300 members
About 300 Kling family members from Lancaster Berks York and Lebanon counties gathered at Springs Park for the ninth annual reunion. Officers elected include President Victor Kling Intercourse Vice President Lawrence Kling Lititz and Secretary John Heiserman Lititz. The event featured an orchestra readings and songs with prizes for oldest and youngest attendees. The group plans to meet next year in Lititz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kling
Lancaster
Berks
York
Lebanon
Springs Park
America
Union
Harding
Lancaster County
Victor D. Kling
Intercourse
Lawrence Kling
Lititz
John Heiserman
Adam Showers
D. C Kling
Annville
W. W. Kling
G. W. Shires
Philadelphia
Witchland
Pennsylvania
Mary, Miller
Spring Grove
York County
Jesus
Martha
Patsy Kline
D. GC
Kline
Amaville
R. D
Kathryn Stowgh
York R. D
Eliza Kling
Doris Jean Copenhafer
George W. Copenhafer
Chester Geireg
Manheim
Franke Showers
Litita
Paul Showers
Henry Sturgis
Theodore Huber
Wilson Gibble
Eliza Kline
Isaish Kling
Kemper Family Reunion Set for Saturday in Springs Park
The 22nd Kemper family reunion and second Kemper Kithefner gathering will take place Saturday at Springs Park. Officers include President Lemon F. Kemper, Vice President Rev. Nathan Kithefner, Secretary Mrs. R. E. Worley, Treasurer Harry Mayer, and several assistants. Committees cover program, nomination, memorials, and entertainment with local members named. See Lotzmeat ad for weekend specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemper
Kemper-Kitchefners
Springs Park
Lemon
F. Kemper
Nathan Kitchefner
R. EB. Worley
Elva Kilhefner
Harry Mayer
Christ Kilhefner
Josephine ‘Bowman
R. E. Worley
Jennie Dunn
Clara Hinsey
Gertrude Shirk
Lillian Wallace
Anna Widlemer
Alice Mayer
Mildred, Meiley
S. K. Kilhefner
Caleb Kilhefner
Amos Martin
Anna Snader
Mildred Meiley
Ralph Worley
Local Society Notes Include Broad Network of Visits
A Lancaster area social page lists numerous visits and travels. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones hosted, Ruth Dissinger and others returned from Camp Nawakwa, families journeyed to Boyertown, Mauch Chunk, and Towanda, and many relatives gathered in Lancaster and nearby towns. Travelers include the Seaman family to Narberth, Mrs. Hershey visiting relatives in Mahanoy City, and Miss Lehman visiting Owen Hershey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Thomas Seaman
Narberth
Harry Myers
Amos Hoar
Baby
Lancaster General Hospital
Roy Kneeburg
Salsbury
N. Y
M. A. Moore
N. B. Leaman
Boyertown
Emaus
Mauch Chunk
Carl Huber
Lucile Morris
New York City
Owen Hershey
Linden Street
Samuel Lehman
Kathryn Lehman
Dixon, I
Mrs. Hershey
Lehman
Robert Longenecker
Camp Wyoda
Oak Ridge
Ruth Showers
Chester George
Manheim
Lizzie Hershey
E. M. Crouthamel
Souderton
Robert Greengrass
Reading
Elizabeth Hepp
Donald Kilgore
Woodbine
York County
Minnie Fowe
Erie
Louis Simcox
F. A. Masser
Paine
C. Wm. Grosh
Dean Grove
Philadelphia
Ellen Kautz
Mary Habecker
Downingtown
Thelma Furlow
Charles Grant
Indianapolis
Ind
Paul F. Dehart
Narbeth
William Riegel
S. Broad Street
L. A. Coster
Landisville Camp
David Brian
Lititz
Graybill Brian and Son
Lancaster
Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Canton
Whitehouse
Clarence Dengler
Bernice Dengler
Margaret Sanders
Christian Oberholtzer
Lionville
Chester County
Reed Graybill
East Petersburg
Elam Kready
Ephrata
Wiliam Seitzinger
Mary M. Bond
N. G. Bachman
Spruce Street
L. A. Weitzel
Jamestown
Yorktown
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Fortress Monroe
Virginia
J. Paul Longenecker
Sylvia Bernice Longenecker
Vernon H. Wolfskill
Mohnton
Man Held For Court In Fatal Kissel Hill Crash
Jerry Erb of Lancaster is charged with manslaughter after a car ran down and killed Harry R. Franck and his infant daughter on Kissel Hill. He was held on $1000 bail for court as witnesses described the impact and the driver’s confused account. Witnesses testified the infant coach was thrown several feet and the car plowed into four pedestrians before leaving the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Erb
Lancaster
Harry R. Franck
Kissel Hill
Brs
Franck
Alderman Trapnell
Ortmyer
Erb
Ray Clark
J. Beaver Stauffer
Lititz
Enjoy Boston Trip With Lititz Record Tour
Mrs Mary Guiles and Miss Florence Seldomridge joined the first Opportunity Tour to Boston sponsored by the Lititz Record and Reading Company. They stopped in New York on the return trip and stayed until last night. The tour costs 30 dollars from Lititz and back, with optional New York stay. Another tour leaves Saturday and the final trip on the 15th. Reserve early for better accommodations. call for a leaflet with details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Guiles
Florence Seldomridge
Boston
Lititz Record
Reading Company
New York
Lititz
Births at Lancaster General Hospital Lititz and Adams twins
Mr and Mrs Charles Hoff of Lititz announce the birth of a son at Lancaster General Hospital at 1 50 PM Saturday. Mr and Mrs Amos Hoar of Lititz announce a son at 7 80 AM Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Adams announce a daughter at 4 AM Sunday at Lancaster General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hoff
Lititz
Lancaster General Hospital
Amos Hoar
John Adams
Lancaster Grange Picnic Draws 125 Members
About 125 members of Lancaster County Pomona Grange No. 71 attended the picnic in the local park Tuesday. E. K. Hibschman secretary of the Pennsylvania State College Alumni Association gave the main address on The Early Days of Pennsylvania Agriculture. E. B. Dorset, Master of the State Grange, spoke briefly. County Agent F. S. Bucher aided the horseshoe pitching contest, a sport feature, as the Sunday School Orchestra of the Evangelical Congregational Church provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Pomona Grange
E. K. Hibschman
Pennsylvania State College Alumni Association
Pennsylvania
E. B. Dorset
State Grange
F. S. Bucher
Lancaster
Evangelical Congregational Church
Wenger Family Reunion Event at Springs Park
The Wenger family plans its annual reunion at Springs Park next Wednesday. Officers include President Rev. Alvin F. Wenger, Vice President Peter L. Rohrer, Secretary Samuel S. Wenger, Treasurer C. P. Wenger, Park Manager David A. Wenger, and Children Director Edna Wenger Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenger
Springs Park
Alvin FP. Wenger
Peter L. Rohrer
Samuel S. Wenger
C. P. Wenger
David A. Wenger
Edna Wenger Hoover
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion Post Plans
Hibschman
Kricks
Hollinger—Sprecher
Haldeman—Fahnestock
Will
L. G. Balmer
Lotzmeat Adv
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