16 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1928
Page
1
Local event features a 35 voice Lititz male chorus performing this Saturday. Readers are reminded of travel notes and community notices including shop moves, road hazards, and local happenings around Lancaster area.
Mr and Mrs Paul Ruck of Lebanon spent Sunday in town with relatives. Many families are listed visiting relatives across York, Arc, Oceany Bechtel areas and cross country to Niagara and Toronto. Names include Smeltzers, Prautz, Long, Smith, Gibble, Hengel, Baker, Hartzler, Sturgis, Keath, Campbell, and Harper with travels by Penn Railroad and road trips through the Susquehanna River region and Delaware Water Gap.
Long & Co discusses Redwood wood as the strongest wood by weight after testing by the U S Forest Service. Redwood grows along California coast north to the Oregon line with trunks up to 270 feet long and bases 15 to 22 feet in diameter. Trees are very old, possibly thousands of years, and growth accelerates with nursery development.
The Rev A Tieisey and wife, of a local evangelical church, relayed a travel outline instead of a sermon. They toured from Kanene City through Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak, Grand Canyon, Pasadena, Los Angeles, San Francisco to Portland and Seattle, then Yellowstone Park for five days before returning home via Lititz. They logged over 8000 miles, used about 500 gallons of gasoline, had olive punctures but no major mishaps and arrived home exhausted.
A coastal fishing report notes crews landing a mix of porgies and small fish. Several boats saved the best haul while others failed to reach expected limits amid a calm day on the bay.
A shipwreck and perilous coastline rescue unfold as a party including Suna axl Specht and Melvin FE Johanngen struggle through wreckage on a flooded road. Trees toppled, water pools formed, and neighbors aiding in the perilous trek toward Dorgon's Inlet as gale force winds and surf complicate efforts to reach safety.
Fragmentary OCR describes a practice session by Pine Window Pisnlay Beck Bros featuring overstuffed furniture and traps. Mentions animal trap compare and a display with waxy variety, waltz themed pieces, and duets performed.
A fragmented report describes a large summer crowd in a town square with fans, talk of wind and hay years, and a vague sorry tone. No clear events or names are readable.
The Thousand Islands in the St Lawrence River draw Alpine travelers and vacationers, with many islands hosting picturesque gardens and scenery. Canada and the United States retain river rights as middle-class visitors explore ferries and scenic spots near Millville New Jersey and other signs naming the place.
A fragment from a letter to a father in Tenelahe recounts small details of island life. It notes low prices for winter melons and fruits, mentions a rancher with cannery boats, and describes a trap for a small furry thief blamed for egg and fowl losses. The report hints at local economic and natural curiosities.
A Warwick House sale on Saturday featured many items including potatoes at 45 to 80 cents per bushel, apples at 46 cents per basket, melons at 90 cents to 1.74, and pigs at 3.10 each. Other goods ranged from chickens at 1.20 each to towels at 0 to 60 cents per item and yarns at 1.40 per box.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a legal or court item mentioning a counter suit, parties possibly Braught and Hola, and a neighborhood or neighbor reference. Details are unclear but indicate a civil action and party names.
Miss Martha Christener, secretary general of Belgium, begins or ends a vacation in New York. The text notes her official capacity and a pause in her travel.
The act of Congress approved May 3 1928 authorizes a $2500 appropriation to erect a tablet at Sitite Lititz Pennsylvania to mark the burial site of 110 American soldiers from the Battle of Brandywine who died in the Lititz Military Hospital. The site must be acquired by the borough of Lititz before proceeding with an estimate for construction.
Employees of J F Longeneckerv at Tatitz Ephrata Manheim and Lancaster enjoyed a picnic at Longs Park last Thursday A city vs county baseball game with the county team the winner. Prizes included marshmallow eating Miss Nellie Morrin ball throwing Miss Nellie Morrin wheelbarrow race Miss Dora Fetter walking the tape Mr C Starr broad jump H Melliny balloon contest Mrs Esther Mee marshmallow eating contest Myr Maver wheelbarrow race Mr Bruckart filling water bottle Mark Witmer rolling pin contest Miss Smith A chicken supper was served at Long Park Manor Tea Rosse for all guests.
Donald Heidenzich will be the official bat boy for the Pittsburgh Pirates while attendingZippe Tech in Pittsburgh. He is noted for his upcoming role and has autographs from hall of fame players.
A brief note reports Grace Keller taking a two week vacation to rest and recover at home with light local excursions and quiet days aimed at aiding nerves and wellbeing.
Frank Kelly who ran a barber shop on the second floor of the Harris building Main Street turned the business over to his son Arthur beginning Monday. Keller Jr will be assisted by Warren of Lancaster who is a skilled barber and has served in France with the American army. The Keller family asks the public for their patronage as they continue in the barber trade.
A fragmented report describes a trip to Oneida Lake New York for a summer camp along with mentions of fishing varieties including pike. The text references names and partial details about activities and local scenery but remains unclear in full narrative.
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