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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1936
Page
9
A Cincinnati publicist urged focus on taxes over utility rates in a radio address. He argued taxes hidden in the cost of living raise prices for food and clothing, noting gasoline taxes last year outpaced domestic electric service spending. He said business passes taxes to consumers and wage earners bear the highest burden relative to ability to pay.
Gifford Pinchot urges confidence in Landon and asserts his election will advance national welfare and prosperity. He notes Landon was born in Pennsylvania and has chosen the state to begin his campaign, calling on Pennsylvanians to show appreciation.
Wire chiefs from many county fire companies will attend the fire school at Millersville State Teachers College Saturday afternoon. The chiefs will return to train their men in apparatus handling relay hook ups hose laying and coupling techniques.
The cornerstone of the new Lutheran Church will be laid at 4 15 PM with Rev A E Cooper delivering the address. The event marks a milestone for the Lititz community as plans unfold for the church building and its future role. The article also notes other local happenings including a postal savings depository approval and various town news.
The text notes that fighting fires often requires rapid, clear thinking and quick decision making. It emphasizes the need for decisive action when time is limited.
A storm caused a steer to perish near Snavely's Mill in Elizabeth Township killing the animal with no marks found. Five Evangelical association baptisms occurred near the Rome card mill. A horse accident at Buck's Mill left the rider shaken but alive after falling. A wagon and mule fell into a ditch on Na thaniel Brubaker run, injuring none but trapping the boy. Barber H L Oehme repurchased a shop, while Wal Moyer left town. Ely fell overboard at Penryn during a boat ride. A drunken woman cursed in the street. Amos Mellinger injured by a hammer striking a washline on his head.
The Department of Commerce reports a strong week with gains over 1985 across retail lines and rising interest in new merchandise. Summer promotions reduced inventories while wholesale orders surged, some markets signaling the best since 1929. Real estate activity increased as housing demand outpaced supply and industrial centers ran above seasonal expectations amid drought challenges.
Rev. A. W. Lewars of Mahanoy Schuylkill County received a unanimous call from Lititz and New Haven Lutheran Churches to serve as their pastor. He accepted and resigned his present charge after preaching here about a month ago and making a strong impression.
Extreme winter cold damaged many fruit trees with bark curling. Paint battered areas. prune and graft to save trees. Heat damaged seedbeds can be improved by reseeding or reseeding thin spots. Use medium red clover alsike clover and timothy with a culti packer to firm the seed bed.
Observations on harvests and social traits reference oysters grapes hay and frost. The piece muses on human behavior, thrift, luck, mood, and common sense with aphorisms about future improvement and facing trouble.
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