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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
4
A publication notice states notices must be submitted by Thursday morning for press. communications require authentication with name and address for good faith. It notes Lititz Pa post office second class matter and that Wednesday afternoon submissions may not be inserted.
The Record notes that Lititz merchants nurture ideals of service and honest dealing. It highlights close contact with customers, personal friendships, loyalty, and a shared aim to provide value for money, reflecting a community spirit and commitment to public service.
The piece argues that Americans spend on vacations and travel benefits the nation. It says encountering other regions reduces narrow views and political quarrels, fosters understanding, and broadens tolerance for fair national development. Travel builds cross‑regional understanding and unity.
Sunday morning reports were given by Christian Endeavor delegates after attending the Summer Assembly at Perkasie. Rev Ernest Meyer filled the pulpit while Rev L C Updegrove vacationed with his parents at Reimer City. The Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs Kate Lykens. Noah Eberly wired the John P Snader tenant house. Jacob Dissinger fell from a second story scaffold while painting at George Weachter's but escaped serious injury. Clarence Hess accompanied by his 1
The community records numerous visits and gatherings with extended families and friends across Lancaster and surrounding towns. Residents travel between Lititz, Landis Valley, Ephrata, Akron, Manheim, and Philadelphia for celebrations, dinners, and hospitality, including birthdays and rotating family get togethers.
Brownstown community updates include Rev L A Werner preaching at 7 30 P M Evangelical church. Cement workers led by Thomas Steffy progress rapidly through town. Emerson Spera recovers from leg injury after a collision. Saturday S S picnic at Lititz Springs completed without mishap in good weather. Mrs Lloyd Leeking and daughters Mary and Betty of Elerslie Ind visit H S Neidermyer. Minnie Pierce of Reinholds visits E W Pierce. Luke Werner of Allentown visits his parents. Parke Gamber and Dorothy Hess united in marriage at Evangelical parsonage by Rev L A Werner.
The event was attended by Mr. Clarence Ruth and Miss Kathryn Buch. Details of purpose or outcomes are not provided in the readable text.
At the Ream clan annual meeting in Harrisburg on August 16 the next gathering was set for Reamstown on Saturday August 17, 1925. A memorial monument for Everhart Rhiem, who settled Reamstown circa 1723, will be funded by a new committee. The committee of William Ruth Terre Hill Elmer Ream Warren Ream Lancaster Rev GB Raezer Lititz and Pierce Lesher Reamstown will arrange details.
Edgar R Hecker a Canton High School athlete aged 17 and captain elect of the 1924 football squad died after a canoeing outing at Lake Nepahwin. Hecker who could not swim cried for help as the canoe tipped leaving three classmates to shore. Leo J Cain plans a fox farm in McKean county using capital from his home community. Harold Smith 17 the son of Frederick Smith of Lebanon is treated for possible broken neck after diving into Hershey Park pool. Charles Washington Chester loses 848 dollars saved at home in a trunk robbery while a nearby resident goes missing.
Benton County farmer Fred Derr solved a turkey disappearance by killing an eight foot two inch black snake. Cutting the reptile open with an axe revealed it had swallowed three young turkeys, confirming the motive and culprit in the incident.
A Baltimore Sun summary notes that wild creatures can endure 48 hours without hunting, and some fast as a religious duty. It tells of a man who resists eating yet yields to his wife’s tempting dishes, causing his system to overburden and his health to suffer as nature struggles to restore balance.
The London Cornish association heard Trelawney Roberts claim the old tongue survives. He cited a postcard from an 11 year old girl and notes many place names in Cornwall retain Cornish roots, while legends say Dorothy Pentry was the last speaker.
The report notes Shanghai’s foreign commerce volume is surpassed only by New York, marking Shanghai as a leading global port. The brief emphasizes Shanghai’s prominent trade role and its standing behind New York in total shipments and economic activity.
Public sale of live stock to be held Tue August 26 1924 at J G Heshey's Stables Mannheim. Cows stock bulls heifers and springers listed. Sale to begin at 1:00 p m. Auctioneers include Snavely and Hoke as clerk.
Fragmentary OCR note emphasizes the value of eyesight and urges a timely eye examination. It cites that three out of five suffer defects and warns against danger to vision if neglected. The garbled text hints at a public health prompt urging readers to seek an eye exam now.
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