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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1934
Page
1
The B G Shoe Company plans to start operations early next week at the remodeled Reigel warehouse on Marion Street. About 25 people will be hired initially as machinery and equipment are installed and cutting department work begins. A notice in the REGORD drew 135 job applicants amid questions about local unemployment.
John Madlam found a very high stalk among his corn and carried it to The Handy Store of Al Godh snaur where it was tied to a light standard. The stalk stands as tall as the standard and is among the tallest seen this year as heavy rains caused unusually tall corn.
A coin box from a pay station telephone in the Lititz Motor Sales garage on East Main Street was stolen Monday night. Thieves gained entry through a window and appeared to target only the coin box, with three packs of cigarettes as the only other items. The amount of money in the box is unknown.
After two delays due to threatening weather the Sunbeam Class of St. Paul Lutheran Sunday School will host two convocation gatherings this afternoon and evening at Spring Lake Park one mile north of Brikesville on Route 501. Lunch will be provided for members and friends.
A stack fire in a vacant barn at John Lehman’s Landis Valley farm drew Lititz Nessville Eden and other fire companies. The blaze started when sparks from an engine ignited a vacat stack, with little damage after crews and neighbors fought the flames using chemicals, forks, and wet bags until extinguished.
The county court ordered a public sale of the Sturgis Hotel property on Pass Main Street for August 80. Liquidating trustees proposed selling to W. Kr Kneller of Manheim for 11000 amid objections and plans to bid at the public sale. others indicated they would bid higher.
Police report two drivers Lester Sreiner of R D 2 avas Te Chief and Simon B Hess of Akron were arrested for reckless driving and speeding. Both face hearings before the Squire. Robert J Weaver of Bird in Hand paid 10 dollars and costs for speeding while Earl Snyder paid 24 dollars and costs for speeding and improper muffler usage.
Residents report mud washing onto the street and new playground after recent rains. A live hose was used last week to clean the street, but persistent rain on Sunday afternoon suggests recurring flooding and mess.
Local notices detail trips to Atlantic City and Minnesota, week long visits in Hastings and Reading camps, and relatives staying near Hammer Creek Church. Names include Eugene Long, Joseph Sheekard, Rosemary Rice, Allan Rice, Charles Gardner, Julia Habecker, Ruth Heisey, John J. Peiffer, Enos Mumma, and Grace Hatson. Also mentions trips to Hendersonville and a pool sale event at LUTZ POOL.
The Legion All Stars travel to Lincoln Avenue field to meet a Denver team tomorrow night. The Honey Brook squad, from Northern Chester County Lease, defeated the All Stars 6 to 3 on Thursday in a loose game. Doan Derby pitched, allowing five hits, while Lar led the visitors with six runs. A fielder misplayed a fly ball, injuring a player who was taken for treatment.
Farmers from old townships are urged to attend a Tuesday evening meeting at 7 30 in the Doe Run School on the Livitz Manheim Pike to learn details of the Government Tobacco Marketing Plan. The plan benefits all growers by ensuring tobacco is sold under government grading. All growers should attend with their support.
Legion Post hosts a Saturday carnival on the Lititz Pike field south of town. Tex and Hank's Cowboys with two popular dancers will perform amid amplified entertainment. Admission is 20 cc for adults, free for children, and parking is free. Four gate prizes will be awarded.
The Moravian Congregation will dedicate the cornerstone of the Sunday School building under construction. The Rev. Joseph Weinland will speak, with Rev. Byron K. Horne in charge. Construction began May 14, with foundations in and walls rising at the rear adjoining the present chapel.
The Aug meeting at the high school reviewed progress on the 10 acre athletic field. John Erb supervised CWA work and recommended sowing grass on terraces to prevent wash. Bids for seed were read. 1000 lbs branded Elmer Eby at 19.50 per cwt. Nets and tree planting plans were also discussed.
The Lititz Rotary Club holds its annual picnic this afternoon and evening at the Lititz Camping Club cottage. Baseball and other sports fill the program and supper is planned for about 6 30 p.m.
A report recounts Rat's effort to replace T T Dussinger as manager of the Sayres Seheid and Sweeton branch in the Hotel General Sutter Building. He excelled in most duties but failed on telephone recall and formal greeting, and his garbled call sign drew laughter. He also boasted catching a two pound basa near Marietta, but friends doubt the claim.
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