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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1931
Page
4
The Lititz Record is issued by The Record Printing Co editors E D Fulweiler R Johnson and published from 9 South Broad Street Lititz Pa. It notes second class mailing status and subscription at $1.50 per year.
Continued obituary brief notes Mary Oberholtzer and Maggie Martin, with services scheduled in Lancaster this afternoon at 3 30 o'clock. Interment planned at Greenwood cemetery. Mrs Oberholtzer listed as Luita, Mrs Martin tied to Ephrata R1.
An overlooked historical note claims the English Cavaliers first landed in 1007 under Capt. John Smith near the Cape Henry lighthouse, five miles north of Virginia Beach, not at Jamestown. Cape Henry now draws pilgrims annually to celebrate this landing.
About 20 locals stopped in for a drink of cold water at Peachtown. A fence post was busted by two men from New York who fled after backing out. Luella Naylor left a shirt factory in Lititz, and Sam Harkus at Busy Bee Prep considers a refrigerator but jokes about ice. Ed Messmore bought a wash tub for his wife. Sid Smith chased Philadelphia A's yet again, preferring the Phillies. A young couple damaged Mack’s fence and fled. Dr Smuller’s daughter Maury wore a new hat at church.
The French measurement ligne equals 23.25 millimeters or 0.0885 inches, defining a precise length standard used in historical French measurement systems. The unit anchors conversions between metric and imperial scales for archival technical references.
Wage earners nationwide are saving portions of their wages to fund home building construction and government projects. The piece cites Edgar S Bloom of Western Electric describing thrift as a valued practice, noting three company plans: stock purchases, life insurance, and savings accounts. 1930 company figures show thrift deductions near 16 million dollars, with thousands of life policies and stock purchases shaping employee estates and ready cash.
Dr Dudley B Reed of the University of Chicago urges proper driving posture as a key safety measure. He notes that correct seating improves immediate response, reduces fatigue, and keeps vision clear, while slippery seat materials undermine posture, heightening accident risk.
Mohair velvet rises as an elegant wall covering abroad now gaining traction at home. Its noise absorption, easy dust removal, mothproofing, and color fastness make it favorable for stylish interiors and public spaces seeking durability and refined acoustics.
Doctor Reed explains mohair or similar velvetlike upholstery grips clothing and reduces slipping, improving reaction time and reducing fatigue. He recommends a near ninety degree seatback, hips resting on seat bones, back supported below shoulder blades, no knee pressure, feet reaching pedals without strain, and maintaining an alert posture for safer driving, especially on long trips.
Mohair fibers resemble human hair with a central canal that preserves natural oils after shearing, giving enduring luster. Over 500 green shades exist, enabling vast design possibilities. Mohair walls may spur new plasters and materials, improving hanging, ventilation, and insulation while inspiring innovative interior decorating ideas.
Vandalism in public places is said to be down as theaters lure patrons with luxurious surroundings. Mohair velvet or velvet seats deter carving and damage, cutting replacement costs due to durability and easy cleaning, say theater managers.
Families from Penryn Manheim and surrounding towns visited Hershey Park and homes of friends on Sunday. Dozens of couples and children, including Biemesderfers, Showers, Pfantz, Mease, Yeagley, Shenk and Shank, shared social visits and a 74th birthday celebration.
Miss Sara Long spent the weekend at Lititz with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sturgis. Misses Hthel and Mary Bowers of Lancaster and Mr. Reinhold and daughter Marion of East Petersburg visited Mrs. Emma Grau on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mathiot of Lancaster are also noted.
A fifteen year old Lancaster County girl, Josephine Moore of Schoen neck, attempted suicide Sunday by ingesting a small amount of vegetable spray poison. She was found along a country road, given first aid, and is in Lancaster General Hospital under observation in fair condition.
A petition circulating in Lincoln seeks action by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Harrisburg to remove an abandoned trolley track occupying the center of Main Street, the entire length of Route 5. The request notes the track’s continued presence and potential hazards as the basis for its removal.
Reports describe several accidents on the rails recently and warn that vehicles may evade crossing barriers by using Main Street. Local authorities urge motorists to heed signals and use designated crossings to prevent harm.
Mr. and Mrs. Miller Kreider of Lincoln Avenue entertained on Sunday for Mrs Kreider’s forty eighth birthday. Guests included Mr. Harry Groff, Miss Ruth Charles, Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell, Wm Fichtern, John Kreider, and Miss Yer na Kreider. Mrs Kreider received many beautiful presents.
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