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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1928
Page
8
Records indicate eight mints in Portugal run by the Sunevic Goths between 43 and 457. The era suggests jewelry and coins in Portugal may bear Getes marks over a millennium old.
Local column recounts visits and stays of Lancaster residents including J. F. Longenecker and family in Reading and Gretna, plus Mr and Mrs Toward Miller and Irma Boyer of Reading visiting Edgar Sturgis and Gretna Heights hosts Lloyd Groff and William Ranek. An Exchange quote extols enthusiasm as sincerity backed by passion.
The Alliance Francaise was established in 1882 to promote and cultivate French language literature art and history in the United States and Canada guiding cultural exchange and education initiatives.
The article notes Pennsylvania's long history of flooding with state water levels rising during ancient eras but not fully inundated since the carboniferous period. It emphasizes the region's paleohydrological changes and the rarity of complete flooding in modern times.
Lititz beat Victrix 8 to 2 as Albright led hitting with two doubles. Kirch gessner settled after a rocky first inning allowing only one more run. Sloat delivered steady pitching for Lititz with a change of pace.
About 200 Kreiders gathered at Springs Park on August 2 for the annual Kreider reunion tracing roots to Switzerland and Lancaster 219 years ago. Officers elected include A R Kreider president and Barbara Kreider secretary with committees on arrangements reception and finance. The program featured hymns addresses and performances, with plans announced for next year at Lititz.
About a hundred Grossman clan members gathered in Lititz Springs Park for the third annual reunion. Officers included Ferree Grossman president and Miss Maud Kreiter secretary. A detailed program featured hymns readings and a history sketch of Rev. Moses Grossman. The event named committees and announced next year’s reunion at Moyer’s Church near Lebanon for August 1929. The oldest attendee was Levi Wissler 76 and the youngest was Richard Grossman four months.
Two hundred members of the Lausch clan descendants of John and Kathryn Lausch gathered at Kau man’s park in Manheim on Saturday Aug 4 for the third annual reunion. A program and business meeting were held with prizes awarded to the oldest member Phares Rudy 74 and the youngest Wilbur Soward Laush Lausch eight weeks old.
About 800 Brubaker family members gathered at Grantham near Harrisburg for a Mennonite roots reunion on the school grounds. Rev. Dr. A. B. Brubaker of Albany delivered the main address on Swiss ancestry, with sermons and music from several Brubaker relatives and regional choirs. Honorary president Memo H. Brubaker of Lititz and president Henry B. Brubaker of Gran tham led organizing efforts for the event. next reunion planned for Reistville, Lebanon County.
The Gibble family gathered at Longenecker's Meeting House near Lillie for the 14th annual reunion drawing about 600 clan members. The event proceeded with fellowship and the continued display of family ties.
About five hundred Virginians from Lititz and nearby gathered for their annual reunion in Springs Park on Friday. Officers elected include President Saylor Hartman and Vice President Harvey Smith, with Miss Anna Smit as secretary and Mr. Alger as treasurer. The Little High School Band played and games were enjoyed. The group plans to meet in Hershey next year on August 17.
The Baker Becker families plan a fourth annual reunion on Elizabethtown College campus. The all day program starts at 10:00 A M with addresses by Dr H K Ober Rev J B Baker and Alpheus Victor Becker among others. Recitations music coffee refreshments and rain accommodations are noted.
The tenth Zartman family reunion will be held on Wednesday evening August 15 at Emanuel Lutheran church Brickerville. The event honors the 200th anniversary of ancestor Alexander Zartman. Rev. Rufus C. Zartman will deliver a sermon on the greatest verse in the Bible. All friends and relatives are welcome to attend.
S Edward Gable president of the Lan caster Automobile Club warns against jay drivers defining them by poor signaling, horn use, horn signals at blind turns, reckless passing, glare from headlights, driver distraction and lack of courtesy. He urges drivers to practice vigilance and good judgment to reduce accidents.
A fragment discusses how a law course recognizes the laws and institutions of another jurisdiction to permit its effect within its territory, mentioning 1760 and a manner of enforcement. The passage outlines cross jurisdictional recognition in law.
A collection of brief, dated observations and folk sayings notes seasonal crops prices and local habits. Items mention apple cider season vacations tobacco and potato prices, along with cautions about road conditions weeds taxes and household manners.
The State Game Commission announced liberation of 2,000 young male ring neck pheasants in various parts of the state. Birds were propagated in game refuges and the release marked the first attempt to stock this variety with plans for 4,000 more males later in the year.
The limestone building at Corn Wall is finished and the grounds are prepared for athletic use. Two steam shovels speed outdoor work toward a satisfactory completion as the September term opens. The borough notes the structure as a credit to the mountain community.
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