Witmer and Allied Families Reunion at Lititz Springs Park
About 800 Witmer clan members gathered for their third annual reunion at Lititz Springs Park. Attendees came from Lancaster Lebanon York Dauphin Cumberland Adams counties and even Ohio and New York. Officers were elected and plans set to meet again next year. The Newgard Gantz and Butzer reunions were also held with musical programs and tributes to deceased relatives.
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Witmer
Springs
Lancaster County
Lebanon
York
Dauphin
Cumberland
Adams
Ohio
New York State
Uriah Witmer
Elizabeth Warner
Geo. Stauffer
Lancaster
Howard Witmer
Jonas Witmer
Sweet Harbor Sells
I. Medeira
Martha Brandt
Paul Eshleman
Duffer
Edna Weller Sneath
Mary Witmer
Marion Witmer
John Witmer
T. Richard Witmer
Martin Witmer
Ursinus College
Collegeville
Lehman Shellenberger
Tlome
America
H. J. Taylor
Luella Gish
C. Howard Witmer
I. N. Witmer
Millersville
A. K. Witmer Foltz
Depdate
Clayton Witmer
Elizabethtown
Charles K. Witmre
Palmyra
I. H. Witmer
Charles H. Witmer
Washingtonboro
Grace E. Witmer
Mechanicsburg
Newgard-Gantz
Germany
Hiram G. Newgard
N. N. Greiner
Jacob Dommy
James Gantz
Wilson Gantz
Lit
Butzer
A. D. Butzer
Ella Butzer Lease
Turnden Hall Seminary
Reading
A. D. Buizer
Raymond Lease
Caroline Fox
Clarence Lease
Nevin
Fritz Kreisler
Braga
James Hauser
Rothsville
Sarjeant
Raymond
Warren
Miss Fox
Samuel Heisey
Moses Butzer
Cogent Reasons Why One Should Own Home
A Detroit realtor urges home ownership in a radio talk, arguing churches rely on endowments and that owning a home provides stability as neighborhoods change. He warns prices rise with growth and stresses starting the path this year, even with small steps.
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Cogent
Detroit
Bright Orderly Village Attractive to Buyers
In a Kansas City Star excerpt the piece argues villages should have intelligent supervision to benefit all. It envisions shared standards, prohibition of ugliness, and orderly leadership to make villages brighter and more attractive to buyers, travelers, and homeseekers.
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Kansas City Star
Attracting Industries and Community Growth
The article argues that a prosperous industry boosts a community by attracting further investments. Visionary leaders attract manufacturers by showcasing successful peers, while struggling firms harm appeal and deter investors. Communities seek larger payrolls, but growth can come from strengthening existing operations rather than courting new ones.
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Eni
Birmingham Age: Herald
Have a Home if Possible No Family Can Own One
A New York Herald Tribune sentiment advocates home ownership, arguing that owning a house deepens affection, motivates beautification, and strengthens family bonds beyond what rental dwellings can offer. It notes personal pride in tending yards and the added charm of trees, shrubs, and flowers when a home is owned.
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New York Herald-Tribune
Leformance
Boosting Local Business Encouraged By Tifton Gazette
The Tifton Gazette urges residents to spend money at home to boost the local economy. It argues that word of mouth helps, but local spending increases the chance of getting money back within the community.
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the Tifton Gazette
Civic Pride Contagious on Neat Yards Across Street
A reader notes how civic pride spreads along a street as residents keep yards neat and attractive. The piece suggests one tidy home inspires neighbors to improve their own curb appeal, creating a visibly cleaner block and shared community spirit.
A city beautiful would double human happiness
In a brief editorial line from the Louis Globe, a city beautiful program is argued as a path to greater public well being and civic pride, suggesting the initiative could yield measurable happiness for residents.
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Gage
Louis Globe
Bridge decision at McCall Ferry debated amid toll concerns
Agitation grows for a publicly funded bridge at Columbia with tolls to be phased out after cost recovery. Proposals consider a cheaper Susquehanna crossing at McCall Ferry to serve York and Lancaster Counties, aided by Pennsylvania Water and Power and state funding matched by counties. Local leaders urge public opinion and state support for the project.
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Columbia
York
Lancaster
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Susquehanna
McCall Ferry
Pennsylvania Water and Power Co
Chester County
Quarryville
York County
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Lititz Springs Park
Mary Newgard
Newgards
Nathan Greiner
W. G. Baker
Raymond Newgard
I. G. Fisher
Oberholtzer
Jacob Hess
Manheim
R. R
Dr. Fisher
Lititz Springs National Bank
Business
McCalls Ferry
B. F. Lutz
Cedar St
Harry Bear
Federal
M. E. Snavely
Ind
Kissel Hill
Lititz R. D
Omsk
Jerry Adams
Oldsmobile
Irvington, N. Y
Lititz
Northern Lancaster Co
Lititz and Vicinity
Lebanon County
Neffsville
Lime Rock
Millway
E. P. Co
Lititz, Pa
GRUBE
U.S. Brick Co
Ephrata
C. M. Snavely Garage
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