Church and Sunday School Schedule and Notices
A compact listing of church services across multiple denominations with times. Lutheran Rev F A Weichsel at Brickerville, Union churches in Lititz, Rothsville, Penryn, and Akron, plus Penryn Sunday schools. Reformed Rev George Raez er in Lititz, various sermons and vacation notes. McRavian Rev Crosland, United Evangelical Rev Heisy, Brethren churches in White Oak and Lititz, Mennonite services in Hess, Risman, Manheim, Oregon U B, Kissel Hill. Harvest Home events begin Rothsville Aug 21 at 10 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Weichsel
Brickerville
Akron
Rothsville
Penryn
Georgeb. Raezer
Lititz
S. S
Church OF the Brethren
White Oak
Fairview
Middle Creek
Manheim
St Pauls Lutheran Church Penryn Plans Sunday Musicale
The St Pauls Lutheran Church of Penryn will hold a musicale on Sunday evening at 7:30. The program features piano and vocal solos, quartets and several trios. Everybody invited.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of
Penryn
Moravian Church to Mark 140th Anniversary and 200th Faith Anniversary
The Lititz Moravian Church marks 140 years since dedication and the Unitas Fratrum Moravian Church celebrates its 200th anniversary with a double service and lovefeast. Rt. Rev. John Taylor Hamilton of Bethlehem will deliver the day’s sermon.
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Lititz
Aromatic Oil Attar of Roses From Damask Roses
Valuable aromatic oil otter attar of roses is a volatile essence prepared from petals of rose species. Rives are cultivated for this purpose in the Balan peninsula, southern France, Persia and northern India.
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Balan Peninsula
France
Persia
India
Nutmeg Mulling Details From Mada Bastar to West Indies
Nutmeg comes from a tree about 24 feet tall native to Mada Bastar off Africa's east coast and also grown in Brazil the Moluccas and the West Indies. It remains a popular flavoring.
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Mada Bastar
Africa
Brazil
Moluccas
West Indies
Portland Cement Named From Stone Origins
Took Name From Stone Portland cement, an artificial product, gets its name from resemblance to Portland stone. Portland stone comes from the isle of Portland, a peninsula off Dorset’s coast.
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Isle of Portland
Dorset
Hogland
Bound to Be Talking Pictures Improve Movie Patrons’ Experience
The Atlanta Constitution suggests that Bound to Be Talking pictures will be an improvement over talking movies for patrons, promising clearer dialogue and enhanced audience enjoyment.
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Atlanta Constitution
Hat Doffing Traced to Knightly Custom
An article notes Sunday promenaders on Fifth Avenue do more hat doffing than weekday crowds, tracing the practice to feudal times when knights in armor removed helmets to show their face to a lady. The custom embodies respect across eras and social settings.
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Fifth Avenue
New York Times
Ancient botijuela jars hid coins in early Puerto Rico
An old coin bank item called a botijuela or baked clay jar stands about a foot high from San Juan Porto Rico. Used to carry olive oil and water, families hid gold and silver coins inside sealed jars and buried or concealed them in ceilings. The practice began in mid sixteenth century as settlers profited from farms and fish trade.
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Coin Bank
San Juan
Porto Rico
Seville
Cadiz
Spain
Moon Man Legends Across Cultures Across Time
Odd legends about inhabitants of the Moon describe a man in the Moon as a wise observer transferred to the Moon. Chinese Yue-tao arranges marriages. Red Indian medicine men consult him in lakes. German tale cites a Sunday work punishment. English monk Moses expels a stainer to the Moon. French lore casts the Moon as Judas Scarlet bearing a wood load.
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Moon
Yue-tao
St. Albans
Moses
France
Judas
Captive Wild Beasts Have Appeal Across Ancient Civilizations
The article traces public interest in viewing wild animals from ancient Assyria and Egypt to Roman and Chinese royal menageries. It notes Emperor Frederick II and Louis X attached to famous collections that fed the Tower menagerie heritage, while European emigrants spread American ideas, reshaping village life and language in the Old World.
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Assyria
Egypt
China
Intelligence
Frederick II
Scilian
Henry
England
Louis [X
Fracce
Detroit News
Obituary of Elizabeth M Posey of Narbeth Pennsylvania
Miss Elizabeth M Posey 55 of Narbeth Pa died at Lancaster General Hospital from internal hemorrhages after a automobile she rode in overturned near Soudersburg six miles east of Lancaster on the Lincoln Highway Frances Hatcher was slightly hurt Funeral services were held at the home of sister Mrs Haslet W Crawford Lancaster with burial near Red Lion York County She was born March 31 1872 near Chanceford and lived 15 years in Warbeth in merchandising Her father the late William J Posey was a pastor and schoolteacher Surviving are brothers Dr S R Posey Lititz John J Posey George M Posey Chanceford and sisters Mrs Waslet W Crawford Mrs Katherine Jones Mrs Mary Patton and Mrs Martha Stewart funeral and family details.
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Elizabeth M. Posey
Narbeth
Lancaster General Hospital
Soudersburg
Lancater
Lincoln Highway
Frances Hatcher
Haslet W. Crawford
Lancaster
Red Lion
York County
Miss Posey
Chanceford
William J
Sara E. Carr Posey
Warbeth
S. R. Posey
Lititz
Waslet W. Crawford
Katherine Jones
Delta
Mary Patton
Altoona
John J. Posey
George M. Posey
Martha Stewart
Hellam
Tact and the value of social grace in advancement
The author extols tact as discerning and deft in speech and behavior, noting how in business a candidate may be praised for ability yet judged on people skills and practical know-how. It cautions against harshness and urges a balanced character with ample tact and restrained tactlessness.
Tide Wheel of Woodbridge Nine Mile Tide Powered Mill
A tide powered water mill in Woodbridge Suffolk claims to be unique in its kind. The nine mile long mill runs only when the Deben River tides are at peak and trough and the current wheel turns at those times. Historians note a mill on the site was leased about 740 years ago for a pennyworth of cammin valued then at two pence.
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Woodwidge
Suffolk
Engand
Deben
Heroic Swiss Guards Defend Tuileries During Revolution
Historical note recalls Swiss Guards of the seventeenth century sworn to protect the king. They defended the Tuileries briefly after Louis XVI yielded to the National Assembly, then were killed as they retired under a king’s order and a mob promise, ending in tragedy.
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Louis XVI
National Assembly
Tuileries
Flora Scandal Conversation Sparks Doubt
In a clipped exchange, Flora and Fanny discuss a rumored scandal involving Mrs. Gayleigh. Flora initially dismisses the tale while Fanny presses for confirmation, revealing uncertainty and concern over the gossip.
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Flora
Help Wanted in Louse Style Riff Sparks Unusual Job Dialogue
Dialogue fragment shows a man of the house asking for a policeman in the kitchen to help vat up the cold ham. The cook responds there is no policeman, prompting the man to urge finding someone to assist. A humorous exchange about domestic work and surveillance unfolds.
Uniforms for Women in Formal Dress Debate
A London Saturday Review argues women should adopt a uniform evening dress for formal occasions to avoid dress dilemmas. It suggests the uniform need not be worn always, but should be obligatory when events demand it, easing the uncertainty men face about tails or dinner jacket versus appropriate attire.
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London
Compromising Connections
A short, ironic moral vignette where a child asks if the mother would go to heaven if she dies and the mother responds with uncertain hope. The punchline rests on the child’s fear of being shamed in heaven for her mother’s alleged vice.
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Hell
United in Holy Matrimony at United Brethren Church
Miss Lida Mumma daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Mumma of 212 West Franklin Street Ephrata and Leroy E Steffy of Lititz were married at noon Sunday in Ephrata by Rev E M Rhoad. Attendants were Jacob Brubaker and Miss Mabelle Steffy of Lititz. They will reside at 23 West Lincoln Avenue Lititz.
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Lida Mumma
Jesse Mumma
Franklin Street
Ephrata
Leroy E. Steffy
Lititz
United Brethren Church
E. M. Rhoad
Jacob Brubaker
Mabelle Steffy
Jesse E. Mumma
T. W. Steffy
Maybelle
Ruth Arlene
Anna
Florence
John
Eugene
Helen Witmer
C. 5. Hartranft
June
Frank Althouse
Denver
West
Lincoln Avenue
Appointed W C T U Superintendents Named for Year
At a recent W C T U meeting new year appointments were announced across departments including Temperance Light Bearers led by Mrs. Alice Fasnacht and various branches such as Young Peoples, Missions, Humane Work, Sunday Schools, Flower Missions, Press, Child Welfare, Social Morality, Sailors, Evangelistic work, Medical Temperance, Peace and Arbitration, Soldiers and Sabbath Observance, and Scientific Temperance Instruction. The next gathering is scheduled for August 22 at the Springs with lunch to be brought.
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Temperance
Alice Fasnacht
Young Peoples Branch
Loyal Temperance Legion
A. Virginia Grosh
James Seather
L. A. Weitzel
N. G. Bachman
Erica Nethercott
M. S. Hess
Mary Hess
Mask of others view urged by men at Pfantz Bros
A playful ad suggests if people could view themselves as others do they would wear a mask. It promotes Men at the Big Shirt Saloon run by Pfantz Bros and points readers to page 4 for the advertisement.
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Pfantz Bros
Adv
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Adam Hornberger
Mrs Adam 8 Hornberger expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during her late husbands long illness and for funeral assistance including use of cars and other favors.
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Adam
Hornberger
Demonstrator washer copper tub and 1926 Ford sedan on sale
Displayed as a bargain item, a scilating washer copper tub is offered for 64 dollars, marked down from 110. A 1926 Ford sedan with balloon tires and gear shift is advertised by Pfantz Bros. Store, with contact at Goldthwait 28 Spruce St. Bell Phone 111-W.
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Goldthwait
Spruce St
Bell
Pfantz Bros
For Rent Second Floor Garage Space
For rent second floor of garage offering 248 square feet suitable for storage club room light manufacturing or business use with immediate possession. Dr D A Long at S Broad Street.
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D. A. Long
S. Broad St
Fragmentary figures hint at old price data
Readable parts show numeric values and ratios lacking context. The fragment mentions percentages and dollars such as 2% 1442 and amounts like 1.50 232 1.40, plus fractions 2.25 and 2.60. Without clearer context, the item remains ambiguous.
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United Brethren
J. C. H. Light
Mary Reemsnyder
Jesus
Roy Myers
McRavian
E. S. Crosland
Bishop Hamilton
Bethlehem
United Evangelical
Heisey
Eberly
E. Gerhart
Man‘heim
Neffsville U. B
G. Kauffman
Martin Groff
Safe Harbor
C. E
ST. John’s Lutheran
C. O. Leidich
Hess
Hrisman’s
Oregon
U. B. Church
Kissel
Ideas Abroad
Europe
United States
New York Sun
Dr. Posey
L. F. Steffy
Greenville
Ala
Office of
Animal Trap Co. of America
Kauffman
Lemon St
Paul F. Becker
Main St
Charles Weaver
N. Broad Street
Record Printing Office
Pine Hill
Brunnerville
State Road
Horace Walter
R. D
Amer’s Hardware
William Amer
Record Office
Kathryn Landis
E. Lemon ST. Lancaster
D. M. Weaver
Lititz, Pa
Cedar St
Harry Stoner
Central Market
Hamburg
B. F. Lutz
Prop
Seaman
Leed
North Broad Street
Lititz, Penna
Armstrong
Plantz Bros
ce _ PENNA
Hanover
Wertsch & Son
California
N. B
Zartman’s
Lexington
Priscilla W. Boyd
New and Water Streets
Henry R. Bucher
Mill & Market
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