New Lights in Use on September 6th Lititz To Hold Parade And Concerts
The Lititz business district will activate new light standards on Saturday September 6 with a parade band concerts and festive events. Edison Electric reports shipment delays push the debut to September 6 promising an extensive program led by Harry R Wertsch and the Business League featuring George Hensel and his Old Fiddlers. Three bands plus community groups will participate in a 5 pm parade followed by a dusk lighting ceremony at the Fire Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Edison Electric Co
Business League
Harry R. Wertsch
George Hensel
Fiddlers
Fire
Legion
Boy ‘Scouts
Gil
Edison Company
Paul H. Bomberger
William G. Hihoman
William Zeller
Ralph M. Spacht
W. B. Light
B. B. Weber
Harry Gorton
C. §. Zartman
E. Tf. Fulweiler
Levi Yerger Hosts Free Day At Lititz Pool Tomorrow
Despite cool weather last Friday a crowd enjoyed the Free Day at Lutz Swimming Pool sponsored by Lititz Quarries Binkley Bros and Ober. Tomorrow Levi Yerger contractor and Greyman will host another Free Day with warmer weather expected and a good crowd likely to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutz
Lititz
Binkley Bros
Ober
Levi Yerger
Contractor
Greyman
Lititz Schools Open September 2 Reforming Fall Term Start
Lititz and Rothsville schools begin fall term with Lititz starting Sept 2 and Rothsville plans Monday openings for some grades. M C Demmy returns from Columbia University to prepare for the opening while FF Bailey resumes duties as Rothsville principal after summer vacation. Barber shops in Lititz close at noon on Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Rothsville
M. C. Demmy
Columbia University
FF. Bailey
Adv
Local residents visit Moravian Church and friends
Reverend and Mrs. Albright and family attend services in York. Dozens of visitors and relatives stay with local families this week, including Miss Verona Rickert from Lexington and Miss Flora Wynn heading to Chicago for several weeks. Attendees travel from Trenton New Jersey, Plymouth Pennsylvania, Moylan Pennsylvania, Elizabethtown New Jersey, Lancaster Pennsylvania, Nazareth and more for weekend gatherings and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Albright
Raymond
Helen
York
Verona Rickert
Lexington
Arthur Campbell
Wrightsville
Horace Sturgis
David Messler
Trenton
N. J
Donald Stewart
Evelyn Ann
Trenton N. J
Myfanwy Jenkins
Plymouth
Claude Richards
Lois
Moylan
Richards
Elizabeth Hepp
Roderick Light
Carolyn Jane
Barbara Lou
New Brunswick
J. H. Light
Jennie Watson
Elizabethtown
M. L. Steiner
Cullen Carpenter
Fay
Geo. M. Granenberger
Jacqueline
Chestertown
Maryland
Jacob Hertzler
Clarence Dengler
Floyd Stark
Reed Graybill
Pequen
Charles V. Pfautz
Philadelphia
Jay Fivans
Lansdowne
Ivans
Lizzie Hertzler
Homer Sturgis
Sara
Trene Keener
Lititz
James Leed
Lancaster
Fite’s Eddy
Susquehanna
E. Groseh
Virginia Groseh
Quarryville
William Leary
William
James
Nazareth
Tou
Huebener
Wilbur Moyer
Penryn
Dorothy Miksch
Mae Bender
Flora Wynn
Chicago
William Bowers
Williamsport
Lester Sesseman
J. B. Hornley
Scottdale
D. M. Bender
A. B. Keller
Pomeroy
Elizabeth Greist
Anna Braden
Eden
Media
A. Vgrosh
A. J. Woodruff
Orlando
Florida
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
Frank Sperline
Francis
Accident
Sarah Stormfeltz
Edward Buch
Staten Island
Ruth Talley
West Chester
Charles Pfantz
Charles B. King
Auburn
E. N. Melvin
Gantz and Witmer Families Hold Annual Reunion at Springs Park
The 8th New Gantz Gantz families reunion drew about a hundred attendees from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Officers elected include President H. G. Newgard and Vice Presidents Walter Longenecker and Jacob G. Demmy. Secretary Wilson Gantz. program committee members Martha Longenecker John Light Wayne Gentz and Claude Greiner. The program featured hymns prayers readings piano duets and a Moy er brothers quartet performance with readings by May Grace Longenecker and Kathryn Gantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springs Park
Lancaster
Lebanon
H. G. Newgard
Palmy
Walter Longenecker
Annville
Jacob G. Demmy
Wilson Gantz
Lititz
Martha Longeneecker
John Light
Wayne Gentz
Litlty
Wil‘ton Junction
Fowa
Orlando Youndt
Kathryn Ganta
Lititz High School Band Set To Play Saturday Night
Lititz High School Band will perform Saturday night on West Main Street under the direction of retired M C Demmy. The program was delayed as many players were away for vacations and Mr Demmy attended summer school at Columbia University New York City. We expect additional appearances later this season.
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West Main Street
Lititz
M.C. Demmy
Demmy
Columbia University
New York City
Lexington man denies coal oil started blaze at home
Thvam Markley of Lexington declares his wife did not use coal oil to start the Monday week ago fire that burned his home, shop, barn, and his son's residence. He says kerosene not used and the spark likely came from the stove fire used to bake bread, smoldering under shingles all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thvam Markley
Lexington
Mayley
Entertains Club Hosts Card Evening at Mt Gretna
Miss Mary Sturgis entertained Amiens Club members at Mt Gretna Tuesday evening. Attendees included Inene Wrth, Marie Zeller, Amelia Wagner, Nina Groseh, Mrs. Victor Wagner, Ethel Groff, and Mrs. Ralph Groff. Prizes went to Ethel Groff and Trene Erb. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sturgis
Amiens
Mt. Gretna
Inene Wrth
Marie Zeller
Amelia Wagner
Nina Groseh
Victor Wagner
Town
Ethel Groff
Petersburg
Ralph Groff
Lancaster
Trene Erb
Salesmen in Town Warn Against Bargain Devices
An unusually large group of door to door salesmen roams town selling varied articles. Local stores offer similar goods at comparable or lower prices, so residents should beware of “bargain” claims and avoid being deceived.
Rains Bring Drought Relief Improves Water Situation
Promised rains fell Thursday through Saturday helping ease drought conditions in the region. Cooler weather brought a greener landscape and farmers began cultivating crops. Rain totals approached an inch, but not enough to restore wells or streams to normal. If cool weather continues, a fair yield may be hoped for some crops.
Moravian Church notes fall under postponed services and baptisms
Unfavorable weather postponed the Children's Day closing service in the Moravian Church square to Sunday evening August. The morning prayer and lovefeast drew large crowds. Three infants Mary Margaret Lloyd Smith Mary Louise Doster and Robert Evans Mentzer were baptized after the lovefeast. Further events include sermons by Rev Mennon Sharp in St Pauls Lutheran, a Ladies Aid meeting at United Brethren Church, and a Moravian Sunday School picnic at Poplar Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian Church
Mary Margaret
Lioyd Smith
Mary Louise
Joseph Doster
Robert Evans
Paul Mentzer
Francis Hagen
Cornwall
N. Y
Linden Hall
Golf Winners Announced at Lititz Springs Course
Winners were announced after final rounds last night at Lititz Springs Teenie-Weenie Golf Course. In women’s 1st flight Mrs. Luther Rubl, 54, defeated Mrs. John Ross, 60. Women’s 2nd flight went to Mrs. Wayne Longenecker, 57, over Mrs. Theo Dussinger, 58. Men’s 1st flight saw Russell Longenecker, 48, beat Wayne Longenecker, 50, Tarry Landis, 57, and Charles Pfautz, 57. Men’s 2nd flight winner Lloyd Miller, 58, defeated August Fleckenstein, 55, Robert Myers, 63, and Luther Ruhl, 59. Draw prize went to Clarence Keller. A large crowd cheered the finalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz Springs
Charles Pfautz
Lloyd Miller
August Fleckenstein
Robert Myers
Luther Ruhl
Clarence Keller
Lititz Springs Pretzel Plant Adds Traveling Oven
The Lititz Springs Pretzel Company plans to modernize its plant by installing an additional traveling oven, making it one of the largest pretzel bakeries in the east. The plant will remain open for inspection by those interested in the new ovens in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz Springs Pretzel Company
Cadet Bands Play Tonight at Springs Park Pavilion
Cadet Bands give a concert at Springs Park pavilion starting at 7 o clock. The program is said to be pleasing and is drawing good crowds as Band Leader Keehn has arranged it.
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Springs Park Pavilion
Keehn
Doctors car wrecked in Hull's Hill crash near Lititz
Dr D C Martin returning to Lititz from Mt Gretna slowed to view a wreck at Hull's Hill when an oncoming car driven by Edward Poole of Lancaster failed to see him and collided, wrecking both vehicles. All three occupants were shaken but not seriously injured. Poole took blame for the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Mt. Gretna
Hull's Hill
Edward Poole
Lancaster
R. D
Martin
Poole
Tentative Dates Set for Community Show
Community Show organizers set October 2, 3 and 4 for this year’s event. Plans discussed include suitable building for industrial exhibits, with the Kiddy Shoe Company building eyed as a possible site. A Monday town hall meeting will decide on location, finances, and final program, with last year’s exhibitors planning to return and out-of-town entries expected to boost the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snavely Garage
Kiddy Shoe Company
H. H. Diehm
James Breitigan
Ephrata
Steffy
Front Street
Longenecker
Birthday Supper Honors Robert Lavan Laman of Ephrata
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Strohm entertained relatives and friends at a birthday supper in honor of Robert Laman Lavan of Ephrata and Mrs. Edgar Strohm. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. George Weaver and daughter Annetta, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sarah and family of Ephrata, Mrs. Mary Strohm and Simon U Wimmelberger of Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yecker of Neffsville, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller of Manheim, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weidman and son, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Nixon, Mr. and Mrs. Amber Witmer, Mrs. Menso Capenter, Mrs. Daniel Brombach, Mrs. Almeda Hartranft, Miss Josephine Bowman, Miss Frances Ludwig and Miss Kathryn Rollman of Lititz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Strohm
Robert Laman Lavan
Ephrata
George Weaver
Annetta
Louis Sarah
Mary Strohm
Simon U Wimmelberger
Lancaster
Charles Yecker
Neffsville
Harry Miller
Manheim
Harold Weidman
Clyde Nixon
Amber Witmer
Menno Capenter
Daniel Brombach
Almeda Hartranft
Josephine Bowman
Frances Ludwig
Kathryn Rollman
Lititz
Legion Delegates Attend State Convention in Harrisburg
Garden Spot Post No. 56 delegates Quay Enck and Dr. Jonas Risser left for the annual state Legion convention in Harrisburg. Many Lititz area veterans will attend one or more sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay Enck
Jonas Risser
Garden Spot Post
American Legion
the Legion
Harrisburg
Lititz
Sixth annual Weik Wike reunion at Springs Park
The sixth annual Weik Wike family reunion gathered at Poplar Grove and Springs Park on Sunday with 109 visitors from Allentown Pottsville Lebanon Lancaster Reading Manheim and Lititz. Musical Hallmans of Reading provided music while many residents and guests enjoyed a box lunch and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weik-Wike
Poplar Grove
Musical Hallmans
Reading
I. W. Bobst
Philadelphia
D. P. Bricker
Mt. Carmel
Ill
Agnes Phillips
Lancaster
A. R. Keller
Daniel Singer
Henry Dillman
Frank Singer
Goshen
Ind
Henry Singer
Spruce Street
Allentown
Pottsville
Lebanon
Manheim
Lititz
Indiana
Springs Park
J. W. Bruckart
Mary Bruckart
Clement Badorf
Lizzie Becker
Brethren Home
Neffsville
Abram Bruckart
Elm
John
A. D
Bruckart
Alforetta Park
Perry County
King’s Helpers
N. G. Bachman
St. Paul’s
Lutheran Sunday
Robert Girvin
Daniel Light
Bert Kauffman
Camp Kanesatake
Spruce Creek
Casper Kreider
Cedric Davidheiser
John Bigler
Edwin Woerner
Vicinity
D. M. Bender
Ida
Laura
Myra Rutter
Harold
New Holland
Ida Ayres
Dayton
Ohio
Keller
N. S. Snyder
D Lancaster
Town
Lancaster General Hospital
Adam Showers
Wayne Longenecker
James Goldthwait
Vincent Coddington
New York City
J. R. Bachman
St. Cedar Street
Fred Rentz
S. Cedar St
Fulton Theatre
Claude Miller
South Broad Street
Connecticut
J. P. Royer
Norfolk
Pattie Theresa
Royer
H. H. Royer
Orange Street
Kurtz Clan
Five Original Members of Club Hold 23rd Yearly Meeting Here
Five original Carnation Club founders from the First Reformed Church in Bethlehem met for the 23rd annual reunion. Maurice B. Gangner hosted at his Second Avenue home with W. F. Kemmerer, Charles A. Wagner, William H. Kresge, and Charles H. Westeran joining. Next year’s gathering will be hosted by Mr. Westeran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Bethlehem
Carnation Club
Maurice B. Gangner
Second Avenue
W. F. Kemmerer
Charles A. Wagner
William H. Kresge
Charles H. Westeran
Stroudsburg
Mr. Welteran
W C U Reviews Its Work of Year
The annual meeting and picnic of the W C T U was held at Brickerville's Coleman Memorial Chapel. Miss A Virginia Grosh led scripture. reports show 25 meetings, 155 members, 9 new members, receipts 344.73 and expenses 333.52. Various departments reported activities, visits, and literature distributed, with the year organized and progress noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Memorial Chapel
Brickerville
A. Virginia Grosh
H. E. Grosh
Mary Miksch
J. K. Mathers
Morris McCloud
L. A. Weitzel
W. K. Lockhart
Zion Home
Young People’s Branch
Child Welfare Department
Community Bible School
Good Citizenship Committee
Scientific Temperance Instruction Department
Lititz
Rothsville
Miss Macken
Miss Grosh
Miss Arntz
Two Men Held For Court In Bad Check Cases Here
Howard B Brinner of Fredericksburg Lebanon County and David Firestone of Lebanon were arrested last week on forgery charges for passing bad checks. They were given a hearing Monday afternoon before Squire Derr. The cases were turned over to court. Both men are said to be wanted in Lebanon on similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard B. Brinner
Fredericksburg
R. D
Lebanon County
David Firestone
Lebanon
BR. D
Squire Derr
Becker couple observes 60th anniversary and 80th birthday
Married 60 years Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Becker of West Maple Street celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary and Mrs. Becker's eightieth birthday with a family dinner hosted by daughter Mrs. Ammon Weidman on East New Street. They have three other daughters, plus nineteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Becker
West Maple Street
Ammon Weidman
East New Street
Rotary Talk Highlights Community Service Work in Lititz
Dr. M. H. Yorer addressed Lititz Rotary Club on Community Service and Crippled Children, outlining Rotary International efforts and Lititz progress. A Lancaster visitor attended the weekly meeting Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Yorer
Lititz
Rotary Club
Rotary International
Lancaster
Tax Collector Notice Schedule for Grosh Sessions
Tax Collector T. Stevens Grosh will sit from 2 to 8 PM at Wagner Store on E Main St August 22 at Warwick Hotel August 23 at Flue Points Store August 29 and at Park View Hotel August 30 from 8 AM to 8 PM ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Stevens Grosh
Wagner
E. Main St
Warwick Hote
Flue Points
Park View Hotel
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Witmer
Jligh School
Denies Coal Oi
Entertains Club
Mennon. Sharp
Enola, Pa
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
United Brethren Church
Moravian Sunday School
King’s Daughters
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St Pauls Lutheran Church
Dunkard Brethren Church
Willow Street
Joseph Rohrer
I. N. Roessler
Elizabeth and
Norman
Strasburg
South Cedar Street
Clarence Grosh
Washington, D. C
W.C.U
Brickerville Chapel
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