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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1931
Page
7
A report on a long endurance test for upholstery fabrics, detailing mohair and velmo performance. Mohair scores high durability, resale value, and longevity in automotive use. Velmo praised for cooling properties and easy refresh, with tests showing wear numbers and material behavior.
Engineers led by John A C Warner of the Society of Auto Engineers report recent meetings at White Sulphur Springs. They note improvements in vehicle interiors include roomier bodies thicker cushions and better springs. Tests on mohair velvet upholstery show reduced noise and fatigue boosting rider comfort and safety.
Behind the scenes at Sanford Mills in Sanford Maine, Mohair fibers used for velmo upholstery pass through intensive tests. A strength tester pulls fibers to record breaking points while chemical rub, dye, and light-fastness tests ensure durability, color stability, and resistance to fading for automobile and furniture use.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Carpenter hosted a Sunday gathering with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cole and son Sue and nephew York Miss Mildred Carpenter RN Paul Meiskey of Lancaster Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Todd Arlene Adams Hallville Rudy Carpenter Sporting Hill and Eleanor Keith Pine Hill Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kline and their children Lorraine Dorothy and Jane.
A vintage defense of diverse salads offers novel pineapple based mixes. Bog Salad Nosegay Salad Pineapple and Grapefruit with Cheese Dressing California Salad Cider Pineapple Jelly and Jellied Pineapple Lime Salat appear with detailed assembly steps and serving suggestions.
Master Lemon Wiest and the Bahners visit Atlantic City while Lloyd Ober works in Franklin County with Binkley and Ober Co. A Gerhart family trip to Hern Don near Harrisburg hosts C. E. camp meeting. Sabbath services praised. Mrs Hartranft Myers Withers attend church events. Bible class plans corn roast at Poplar Grove. Elser Gerhart and family visit Harrisburg to see the Elser kin.
Hershey and Gibbel offer deeds wills mortgages and legal papers drawn promptly and accurately. Clerking of sales and settlement of decedents estates provided with special attention. Phone 86.
Community members from Malta and surrounding areas gathered at Rocky Springs Park on Saturday for a Malta picnic. The long list of visitors and hosts includes families such as Metzler Shelly Balmer Kittle and Grube, with numerous guests from Lititz Penryn Brunnerville and Mountville. Extended social rounds continued Sunday with dinners and calls at multiple homes, including Marietta, Snavely’s Mill, and Haltville, highlighting a bustling weekend of hospitality and neighborly events.
Mr and Mrs John Metzler of near Hanammer Creek Church travel with Mr and Mrs Elmer Rock and their son Donald to Niagara Falls Canada and other points of interest.
The piece explains prices fall or rise with supply and demand, noting demand grows from September to March. It argues coal is cheaper to buy now in August and promotes buying here for heat, purity, and minimal ash. It urges calling to order a coal load.
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