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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
8
The author notes finding Canadian warbler species known as migrants in this region. He mentions Blackburnian, Blackthroated Blue, Blackthroated Green, Nashville, and Myrtle warblers nesting near a campsite along with other members of the warbler family, indicating a southern Pennsylvania nesting occurrence.
A field note from Camp Sunapee New London New Hampshire describes local birds including the hermit olive-back and Wilsons thrushes, black capped chickadee and winter wren, purple finch and snowbird. It notes the absence of cotton tail, presence of varying hare and porcupine nuisances, and humorous dog Jerry quilled by porcupine. Also mentions a murder case and a North American Review quote on wives.
The column lists visits and gatherings around Lititz and nearby towns. Names include N J resident Mr. Quinn visiting Mrs. Grunenberger. Mrs. Steiner at Harrisburg and Hershey. Misses Russell and Bolles of Philadelphia at Lititz. the Couch family visiting Little Falls and parts of New York. Mrs. Miksch of Marietta with son William. Rev C E Hermstaedt and family visiting Anna Bricker. Irene Shoemaker of Harrisburg with Leitzinger Hertz and Hel man families. Viola Flinchbaugh of Dallas Town with Hershey and Wagner couples. Also noted are Brookmyer reunion in Baltimore, missionary Geo Lapp preaching at Mennonite Church, Sunshine Circle picnic at Poplar Grove with twenty present, Spacht birthday surprise for Eleanor Johannsen of Philadelphia, Lititz Concert Band at Millport Union picnic, Knights of Malta picnic at Rocky Springs Park with 3000 attendees, and Eli Gilmore injuring knee. Harry Young family visiting Coatesville.
Harvesting of the 1929 Lancaster county leaf tobacco is underway with Leacock township growers already moving crops to sheds. Weather permitting, operations will spread countywide as the leaf matures. Weighing well this year, tobacco is drier and heavier, with estimates above 1300 pounds per acre, though uneven stands from cutworms and spring replanting affect development.
Cecelia Buffenmyer aged 70 died Thursday morning in Neffsville. Survived by daughter Mrs Chester Breneman and brother Wilson Witmyer both of Neffsville. Services conducted at home and Lutheran Church Neffsville with interment in Lutheran cemetery.
The will probated in Philadelphia on Tuesday leaves 200 dollars to the Home for Harry T. Porter former can manufacturer and 200000 dollars to the Masonic Home for boys and girls at Elizabethtown. It also provides for 70000 dollars more to charitable purposes with the fund available on the death of the other beneficiaries.
The piece notes how on Sundays the farm sun feels different and summer brings brighter birdsong. It captures a tranquil rural mood and contrasts weekend calm with the everyday pace of farm life.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item notes heated opinions on bridge as a pastime with some calling it a life and death matter amid public discourse. The piece reflects sharp divides over strategy and social impact in a partisan climate.
Geologists estimate Niagara Falls age ranges from 4 000 to 50 000 years, showing the topic remains fruitful for study and debate among researchers.
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