09 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1928
Page
1
A jumble of Lititz area items covers public school openings, hospital surgery, a Rothsville school picnic, Harmony Boys concert, harvest weather, a Moravian Association picnic, local car accident near Lancaster, a Fox family gathering in Lititz, and a park sale. Community events, weather relief, and local concerns are noted with scattered details.
Jurors from across the county were selected to serve during the September and October terms in Grand Jurors for September 16 and for Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions. Names include Milton Hooker Earl Mary Reem Marl Reuben Swart and others from Lititz Manheim Ephrata Denver and Lititz areas.
A Lititz resident reports spotting a young hummingbird near East Main Street. She describes the bird hovering above blossoms, extending a long tongue to sip nectar and prey on small insects as it darts rapidly through the air.
Rev Heisey and his wife return home from an auto trip to the Pacific coast. They were last heard from in Dakota and are due to arrive in the latter part of the week. The pastor of the French Od has witnessed a speech and a speculative talk is planned for Sunday morning.
Miss Flory serves as editor in chief of a newly announced quarterly magazine. The publication promises cheerful content and a spirit of peer camaraderie, signaling a fresh era in literary and lifestyle offerings.
Reading OCR scraps show a farmer and family on a hot day near 100 degrees in the shade. The tale mentions workers and a deal that affected those concerned, amid tough conditions on the farm.
Jno F Longenecker takes over a new auto agency in town announcing a distribution deal and ready for sales. The move positions the dealership to serve local customers with a broader selection of vehicles and service options.
A short, garbled account describes a minor car incident triggered by a bee startling a driver. The text notes a window being damaged and the vehicle possibly sustaining minor harm while the driver, Mr. Grudden, remained composed.
Fragmentary account describes Hy de travel toward a brick road in Ohio with mentions of travelers from Gast, South, and west regions. Road is said to have twenty concrete miles and hints at nearby towns or landmarks.
A Lititz man faces a civil lawsuit seeking 23 4010 in damages. The filing notes an auto related incident from Tuesday with mentions of defendants Mamud and Edgar Coates as involved parties. No injuries or precise locations are clearly stated in the accessible text.
A Lititz man heads out early to his favorite fishing spot seeking quiet time and a productive outing. He plans to return with reports of catch quality and the day’s weather aiding his angling.
The article describes trips along the Tulpehocken from He Lie to Mt Pleasant with summer cottages and riverside baths. It notes Union Canal connections via Womelsdorf Bernville and nearby towns, local food spots like chicken and waffles, and resorts attracting visitors as a regional leisure corridor.
A rugged farm tale recalls a famed trout Tetotaller kept in a spring on a Darr County farm. The fish terrorized livestock until a cow’s tail escape ended the chase. After months of hunger the trout died on stone-quarry water, leaving a folksy cautionary note.
An all day search failed to locate William Miller, 46, a Pine Grove businessman, believed to be in the Blue Mountains northwest of Strausstown. Heavy rain halted the hunt as buzzards circled the area, prompting a three mile search. Police said further effort would be wasted until weather improves.
Vincent Coddington comes to Lititz as a visiting youth involved with Troop No. 2 after joining last year as an associate member. He has formed many friendships with the Bachman family and will be welcomed during his stay by local hosts.
A Garden Party on a Tuesday evening featured Miss Dorothy Habecker and others among guests in attendance. Ef Lancaster hosted in a furnished garden area at Tansecker, providing a pleasant social event with local attendees.
Fragmentary note reports a dispute involving individuals named Hectored Threuesh Dacones and Carl with Herman Begg referenced in context. The readable text offers no clear event type or outcome but indicates a confrontation or harassment claim between multiple parties.
The state treasurer disbursed funds to 58 fourth class districts in Lancaster County. Lititz led with 7 921.93 dollars, followed by Elizabeth and Manheim townships as top recipients. High teacher qualifications credited for Lititz’s large payment.
The auditors report for Lititz School District covers the year. Buildings and equipment valued at $337,000 and taxable property assessed at $2,445,770. Tax receipts reach $49,485.65. Bonded indebtedness stands at $72,400 with a treasury balance of $1,484.98. $2,000 was paid in bond redemption. finances are sound.
A long time stage performer born in New York and active in Lancaster vaudeville venues, Hilbert did relief work overseas during the war. He later managed a vaudeville house and now curates a roster of amateur actors and teams in local shows.
Edwea reports two acres planted in cucumbers with a big crop predicted for the season. Mr. Wertsch sells much of his produce by wagon in Lititz as patrons seek baby pickles and full grown varieties.
Rural mail carriers will carry out a pig and lamb survey on representative farms in cooperation with the Federal State crop reporting service. Postmasters receive questionnaire cards to distribute to carriers who will pass them to representatives. The data will cover farm acreage hogs and sheep numbers and will help form fall estimates. Results will be compiled in Harrisburg and released in July.
The Schoeneck baseball squad travels to face an upcoming opponent Saturday. Schoeneck lists a lineup with several players from the Denver area, aiming to showcase talent at home.
The Springs Hotel pavilion has been rebuilt and housed many proprietors and boarders over the years. Women boarders kept secrets there and in earlier days some who drank too deeply used the shelter as a tree sleeping place. The pavilion is safe and tells no past secrets.
A garbled OCR fragment suggests lingering classified ad text about rates, deadlines, and offerings. The readable bits hint at promotions or notices but lack clear subjects or entities. Readers receive partial lines mentioning cash and rates without full context.
Mrs F A Masser travels to Mt Gretna while Mrs J W Bobst visits the Springs Hotel in Lititz. Numerous locals and visitors, from Philadelphia to Canada, extend trips to Atlantic City and nearby towns.
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