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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1930
Page
4
The Community Show Committee decided to cancel this year’s event due to severe drought and poor farming prospects. Officials noted all towns have reduced expectations and Lititz would risk a subpar display compared with prior years and neighboring counties.
The South Broad Street section between the rails of the Conestoga Traction Co line is deteriorating daily with holes and dust from passing trolleys and autos. Residents report near accidents and urge immediate repairs after a stalled response to prior letters from the Young Men's Business League.
A miscellaneous shower for Edith M Stief, married the prior Saturday to James A Stoneselfer, was held at the bride’s parents home near Neffsville. Details of attendees and gifts are scant in the fragment.
A partial roster lists Ella Martin Anna Martin Louise Couple Esther Shenk Stella Nolt Dorothy Erb Margaret Groff Erla Thelma Wivell Catharine Fink Minerva Brubaker Alberta High Clara Greiner Ella Shenk Elizabeth Miller Ruth Newcomer Edna Shenk Ruth Sensenig Dorothy Hichelberger Elva Hollinger Irene Shhenk Mabel Anna Mae Hollinger Betty Enck Ruth Knier Nora Beckler Mary Snyder Esther Hollinger Virginia Dorothy Myrtle Kisinger Marian Herr Arlene Mary Edith Esther Steif Raymond Nolt Roy Harsh Elmer Ruhwl Jacob Hollinger Daniel Brendle Edwin Sensenig Donald Stonesifer Carl Stonesifer Ephraim Rhoads Mahlon Haber Harry Redcay Mahlon High Harry Brooks Lowell Echer Vernon Stahl Christian Redcay Robret Miller J A James H Stonesifer Clayton Congrey Isaac Oberholtzer Martin Thomas Henry Shenk David Greiner Lloyd Graybill Norman Herr Warren Forrey J W Bartseh Mr and Mrs Christian Garber Mr and Mrs David Greiner Mr and Mrs Roy Bradley Mr and Mrs Harry Graybill Mr and Mrs Milton Stief Mr and Mrs Paul Stief Mr and Mrs
Oliver Forrey and Mr and Mrs Wayne Kissinger are listed alongside Mr and Mrs Norman Herr and Mr and Mrs E 8 Stief in a formal wedding notice implying involvement of multiple families.
Lon Chaney's first and only talking motion picture The Unholy Three, made famous by the silent era star who died this week, is being shown today at the Auditorium Theatre Manheim. The article also lists officers and committees for the Gass Roth family reunion to be held at Springs Park on Saturday with attendees from Lititz Rothsville Rothsville Lebanon Lancaster and Philadelphia.
Grange members met at Rothsville School on Monday evening with good attendance. Oscar Deamer reported as delegate to the State Convention and a Peace Program was presented.
Alias subpoenas and court orders direct respondents to appear in Lancaster Pennsylvania before the Court of Common Pleas beginning October 20, 1930 at 10 a.m. to show cause why divorce actions should not proceed. Names include Catherine Dunbar Ralph Husson Erven L Opple Mary E Barber Cora E Levis and others.
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