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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1932
Page
1
The Titita school board voted to reduce fire insurance on the school building to 138000 and contents to 29000 after a building valuation of 120000. The move cuts about 35000 in yearly premiums and aims to protect the school while saving expenditures. Plans were made for an assembly during term to dedicate the newly erected Seldomridge Fountain on the school lawn.
The Lititz Springs Post festival drew an estimated 4 000 to 8 000 people on Lititz Pike two miles south of town Saturday night. Nearly 1500 machines filled the grounds with almost 1,100 cars in one row. The Old Hill Billy and Rug Hay Trackers performed, and the Veterans Post planned a larger event for August 27 headlined by the Dommel Family.
The Cadet Band presents a second outdoor concert in Springs Park this evening starting at 8 15. Concertgoers who attended the previous performance will recall the fine music and will be well rewarded.
Lititz resident Schuyler C Hassler a Moravian College trustee and active church member died at home on West Main Street after years of poor health. A baker by trade he was a longtime auctioneer known for selling real estate household goods and shares at Lancaster sales and Lititz auctions. Born in Penryn he began as a baker before gaining local fame as an auctioneer. Continued on Page 12.
Another Montreal tour is added to RECORD offerings for the Tabor Day holiday. The tour mirrors the Aug 27 trip and promises a short September vacation at low cost. A last Boston Tour departs this Saturday for four days at $31, with Montreal at $43.50 including all expenses. Stop in the office for a folder detailing these trips.
The IPritz Studio opens on E Main Street in the Harris Building formerly Stowers Studio offering portrait commercial and Kodak work. Proprietor EK BR Fritz (Fritz) previously ran a studio in Eph tala is a World War veteran and Ephrata Legion member. Circulars announce opening specials.
Frey Weldner Court was held for court after a hearing before Squire A. M. Shissler Friday night. Frey, arrested Friday a week ago, faces charges tied to passing checks on Wilson Hacker, manager of a chain store, and on Petershire and Lancaster merchants. Prosecutors allege he is the same man connected to checks given to W. H. Buch and W. M. Amer, though this identity is disputed.
Mrs. Michael Hess, 58, of Rothsville road near Rome, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital Lancaster from burns suffered when her dress, soaked in kerosene, caught fire Sunday morning. Hess, believed mentally deranged, died hours later as doctors ruled “death by own action.” She leaves two stepchildren, two brothers, a sister, and was buried in Rothsville Lutheran Cemetery after a funeral at home.
Springs Committee schedules a September 10 event featuring a four jug band music battle and a secret aerial clash titled the battle mm the clouds at Springs Park. If rain interrupts, the celebration moves to September 15.
The local post office force and friends numbering 28 spent Sunday at Brubaker Valley meadow for an annual outing. They played first class ball and two fine tandems, then held a story-telling hour in the evening. Amos Verger won honors with his rendition of Casey At the Rat and other poems.
A local campaign named Buy Now opens to boost Lititz stores and lift mood. Forty merchants back the plan offering 30 coupons worth 10 cents on each dollar spent from renewal or new RECORD subscriptions, giving about a ten percent discount through October 1.
Miss Grace Keller longtime Lititz telephone operator was robbed of a purse containing 12 dollars as she entered Lancaster Station to board a train for Elkton. Two young men snatched the purse and fled toward North Prince Street. Lancaster Railroad police could not locate them. Keller, 47 years with the company, continued her trip with support from friends.
Pool admission ad lists six cents for school children on Thursday and Friday and ten cents for others at any time.
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