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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
1
Rey Fry suffers a broken forearm after a fall. Borough officers cite speeders amid town activity. Lititz High School prepares for opening on Sept 4. Local firms close or sell assets amid financial strain. Fishermen report crabs and ducks. a large concert drew many townsfolk. Community notices include sales, rentals, and upcoming suppers and meetings.
Beck Bros. hosted a picnic for Lititz am Manheim workers along the Conestoga at Snavely's Bungalow last Thursday. Twenty employees traveled by a large van to enjoy swimming boating and a baseball game with fried chicken and trimmings while Atwhod Kreider took photographs.
At a Tuesday Chamber of Commerce meeting in Lititz the main topic was high gas rates of 2.25 dollars, noted as higher than towns of similar size. Speakers argued any change requires Public Utility Commission data and engineering support, with calls to keep a favorable local stance.
Local residents attend the Lancaster fair this week noting overall improvement. The report mentions one more picnic at Springs Park and another at Kings Park with families overlapping events.
The local Boy Scout organization marks its tenth anniversary with a campfire on Monday evening August 27 on the hill in the park. Beginning at 7 30, the program features stunts exhibitions storytelling and songs performed by Scouts from Troops No 2 and 3. The public is invited.
Ray Dillman of Lititz Pennsylvania, former World War II veteran, climbed onto the roof of his car and stood above waves at Wildwood. Lifeguards pulled him ashore with a hawser as onlookers watched, rescuing a man who had driven through the night to see aurora. Dillman, a Temple University student, has a history of risky feats including drifting asleep at Muddy Creek churchyard.
An agreeable surprise was arranged for Mr Meili of Hil by friends Potts of Hil and others in Meiligton in his 381th birthday. The event took place Saturday and involved a trolley ride to nearby cities including Lexington and Lancaster.
A new Chevrolet dealer operates in Lititz under the name CG M Snave. The young agent Kasi 3 street reports advances in sales and service, while Snavely conducts orders and care for customers.
Free showings are advertised for Saturday at Tap AME 15 in South America. Details mention KH Moved pictures saved by KR M Spach and SS Ter.
A reader recalls watching a private house view of an Athletic St Louis game in Philadelphia with forty paying spectators. The piece notes an aspiring umpire with glasses who called strikes from a window and discusses a tense scene with Connie Mack. A crash near Chester and Columbia injures several, with families present. The author reflects on the role of a newspaper.
A motor sailer crew including CG. M. Bassford of Fast Part Maryland ride out a violent weekend storm in Chesapeake Bay. After drifting 27 miles amid 20 foot seas four survivors struggle to shore with Bassford guiding salvage. Samuel Dixon of Plum Point and a local Black sailor assist in bringing the group safely to land.
Beatrice and Anna Kemper entertained a group of young people including Marjorie Whitcraft Charles Esther McCreary Chester Wer tseh Betty Keumbine Glenn Mumma Kay Seaber William Fasnacht Wahl Paul Seaber Katherine gis Clarence Herr Jay Grunenberger Lee Thulevy Helen Eby Leon Dussinger Eve Seaver Viola Schmuck Howard Keener and LeRoy Pfautz at the Millway Bungalow for a doggie roast and corn event.
The High set and Seventh to Eighth grades resume on August 27 in Warwick town with other grades returning September 5. Rural schools begin August 27 with transportation buses starting on the same date. Children who reach six before August 8 are not eligible?
Ladies group sponsors a chicken and waffle supper in the Fire House on Saturday September 1st with proceeds aiding community efforts. Local residents and members of the Red Cross group plan to provide food and fellowship.
Mr and Mrs Young returned Monday from a five weeks trip to the Pacific Coast with a 170 person tourists party. They covered 12009 miles visiting Yellowstone Mt Rainier Pike's Peak and San Francisco and saw Northwest attractions. They praised the personally conducted tour and the low cost of fruit and meals along the way.
Mr and Mrs Adam Long return home after a 10000 mile sight seeing auto bus journey to California and the northwest They traveled via Santa Fe route and returned by a northern route Visiting petrified forest painted desert Grand Canyon National Park and other wonders They traveled day and night stayed in hotels and returned in good health They met welcoming eastern visitors and plan another trip soon.
Theodore Dussinger and Paul Boni berger attended a ball game at Shibe Park last week arriving early and taking a box seat. Several Athletic players sat nearby and discussed game highlights. Jimmy Fox Ty Cobb and Lefty Grove autographed Lititz men's score cards.
Richard Goetz, 28, of Harrisburg, has returned after being absent more than five months. He arrived with his mother Mrs G Herman Goetz after being located in Harrisburg. Goetz had disappeared February 20 from Harrisburg following job loss at the State Department of Labor and Industry. He was born in Latiz, where his father served as head of a school.
Morris McCloud of Lititz traveling with family after visiting his brother at Clearfield collided his Pontiac with a Chevrolet at Mill Creek near Huntingdon Pennsylvania. McCloud suffered a severely damaged car with bent axle and punctured tires while the Chevrolet sustained minor damage as heavy rains worsened the road conditions.
Rural Carrier Examination announced with pay of 30 dollars per mile for routes near river G. Also notes a school term sale by Scott's Book Store offering discounted supplies for families with children in school.
Elwood Furlow and family spend a week at Harrisburg and Ocean City. Many residents travel to Atlantic City, Wildwood, and other spots. Families visit kin in Springfield, York, and Brant Beach while others attend events and stays in Perry, Newport, and Perry counties.
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