Reunions Plan Next Year Meeting in Lititz
Letters from Germany and California and short talks by Jacob Dommy and others framed a reunion program with musical selections by the Meyer brothers quartet and a Benediction by Rev. Jacob Tlitz. Miss Kathryn Gantz of Lititz served as pianist. The group agreed to meet again in Lititz on the third Saturday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
California
Jacob Dommy
Meyer Brothers Quartet
Jacob Tlitz
Kathryn Gantz
Lititz
Witmer Reunion Draws 1000+ from Multiple Counties
The ninth Witmer family reunion gathered in Springs Park on Thursday with attendees from Lancaster, Berks, York, Lebanon, Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, and Chicago. Officers elected included President Dr. G C Howard Witmer and Secretary Mrs. C H Arnold with I Richard Witmer as assistant secretary and Charles M Witmer as treasurer. Historical committee members named O K Witmer and I N Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witmer
Springs Park
Lancaster
Berks
York
Lebanon
Dauphin
Cumberland
Franklin
Chicago
Howard Witmer
I. N. Witmer
Millersville
C.H. Arnold
Manheim
T. Richard Witmer
Charles M. Witmer
Washington Boro
O. K. Witmer
Palmyra
I. N. Miller
Witmer Family Program Highlights Local Gathering
A Mechanicsburg program directed by C H Arnold Manheim and Witmer family members featured hymns recitations and musical numbers from participants including Elam Weaver East Petersburg Louella Gish Manheim and the John A Witmer family York The event praised by prizes for the oldest attendee Mrs Witmer Hanover aged 86 and the youngest Minerva Sensenich Manor Township aged six weeks The gathering plans to repeat on the third Thursday in August
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Witmer
Mechanicsburg
Chas. M. Witmer
Washington Boro
Catherine Witmer
Seliis Grove
Louella Gish
Manheim
C. H.arnold
T. Richard Witmer
Lancaster
C. H. Arnold
David Witmer
East Donegal
Man of
Galilee
Elam Weaver
East Petersburg
J. H. Welsh
York
John A. Witmer
C. Howard Witmer
Virginia Igenfritz
Robert Howell Witmer
Arthur Witmer
Quarryville
Weaver Male Quartette
Emma Witmer
Christiana
Minerva Sensenich
Manor Township
Lititz
Butzer Family Reunion Set for Saturday in Springs Park
The Butzer family reunion will be held Saturday at Springs Park. Officers listed include President D. D. Butzer of Rothsville, Vice President Phares Butzer of Brownstown, Secretary Chester Strohl of ShIllington, Treasurer Elam Koch of Lexington, and pianist Mrs. Raymond Lease of Reading.
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Butzer
Springs Park
D. D. Butzer
Rothsville
Phares Butzer
Brownstown
Chester Strohl
Shillington
Elam Koch
Lexington
Raymond Lease
Reading
Reist Family Reunion Attendees at Landisville Camp Grounds
Attendees at the Reist family reunion at Landisville Camp Meeting grounds on Saturday included H. Reist Landis with daughter Ellen, plus numerous Reist Carper and Spangler family members from Lititz and nearby areas, such as Ruth Hilda James Ellen and Lizzie Carper, Jennie Minnich, Robert Minnich, Haydn Brubaker Mirjan Helen Brubaker Bomberger Christian Bomberger John Reist Clara Reist Minnie Stoner and others from Lititz R D.
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Reist
Landisville
H. Reist Landis
Ellen
William Spangler
Harold Spangler
Ray Spangler
Reuben R. Carper
Ruth Carper
Hilda Carper
James Carper
Ellen R. Carper
Lizzie Carper
Lititz
Jennie Buckwalter Minnich
Robert Jackie Minnich
Neilsville
Haydn Bruba
Davidson Family Reunion Held at Lexington Home
The Davidson family held its second annual reunion at Mr. and Mrs. Phares Keller's home in Lexington. Ninety seven attended. The program featured songs, prayers by Rev. Isaac Kauffman, welcome by Harry Trestle, minutes read by Joel Miller, recitations by LaRue Miller and others, addresses by Rev. Kauffman, a memorial service, prize awards to oldest member Jacob Davidson and youngest Betty Lorraine Krantz, and the closing hymn. The next gathering will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frankhouse near Terre Hill.
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Davidson
Phares Keller
Lexington
America
Isaac Kauffman
Harry ‘Trestle
Joel Miller
LaRue Miller
Harry Trostie
Charles Stover
Florence Hasting
Near
Terre Hill
Ninty-seven
Lausch Reunion At Ephrata Spans Generations At Park
More than 400 gathered Saturday in Ephrata Park for the Lausch family reunion. Descendants of Henry Lausch, a German immigrant who settled near Muddy Creek and fought in the War of Independence, attended. Officers were elected with many resignations and a large general committee was named, prizes awarded to Solomon Lausch the oldest member and Goldie Smith the youngest, plus prizes for the largest family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lausch
Ephrata Park
Henry Lausch
Germany
Muddy Creek
Dildharhea
John
Neffsville
E. K. Lausch
Adamstown
Laura Geltz Matthews
Evening games follow Princeton ministers’ afternoon program
A program of entertainment was given in the afternoon featuring musical numbers and addresses by several ministers from Princeton New Jersey. In the evening, games were played among attendees.
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Ilenry Gehman
Princeton
N. J
Rollman Family Reunion Held in Bear's Meadow
The Rollman family reunion was Sunday in Bear's Meadow, Brownstown. Attendees included Clinton and Clair Rollman and children from Graffdale, Stephen Rollman and children from Lititz, Mrs Roy Bender from Lancaster, Ember Witmer and Quay Euck families with their children Evelyn and Gladys, Monroe Rollman and Robert from Ephrata, Levi Keith and children from Reading, plus several Rollman relatives from Lititz and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollman
Bear’s Meadow
Brownstown
Clinton Rollman
Clair
Elizabeth
Dorothy
Graffdale
Stephen Rollman
Hattie
Ella
Billy
Roy Bender
Lancaster
Ember Witmer
Quay Euck
Evelyn and
Gladys
Lititz
Monroe Rollman
Robert
Ephrata
Levi Keith
Lester
Kathryn
James
Alfred
Robbie
Reading
Wellington Rollman
Walter Rollman
Mabel Rollman
Kathryn Rollman
Sunday Not in Bible Word Origin Sparks Debate
A note discusses the term Sunday as not appearing in the Bible and traces its origins to pagan sun worship. It cites the Sabbath term appearing 160 times in the American Standard Revised Version concordances.
Curious French Navigator Notes Channel Tattoo Trend
A Paris Le Matin report observes travelers and sailors who cross the English Channel and mark the voyage with nautical symbols. The piece highlights anchors and crossed flags as popular commemorations among those journeying from France.
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English Channel
Empire
Republic
Paris le Matin
Beauty in Life and the Future’s Long Avenue
A reflective note on life and work from Rt. L. Stevenson speaks to the need to seek happiness while facing the long path ahead. It contemplates the beauty of living and the effort required to find fulfillment.
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Rt. L. Stevenson
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