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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
3
One son and one sister survive along with Miss Laura Whitmyer and one brother Allen Whitmyer of Lititz. Funeral services were held yesterday at 1 30 PM at the home and at the Moravian Church. Interment followed in the Moravian Cemetery. R M Spacht served as director.
Wayne Keller 50 of Lancaster died Sunday night at Lancaster General Hospital from carrbuncles and complications. He leaves his wife Annie Strickler Keller and eight children Elizabeth Dever in Lancaster Amos S Edith S Sadie S Jennie Anna Isaac S and Beatrice S at home. He also leaves parents Isaac R and Lizzie Keller of Lexington and four brothers Henry G Mechanicsburg Isaac G Neffsville Phares G Lexington and William G Lititz. He was a Brethren Church member. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 80 at the late home 621 Rockland Street Lancaster and at 2 at the Mennonite Church Hast ersburg burial was in the acting cemetery.
Mrs Thomas K Enck 78 formerly of Dur lath died Thursday at her son N D Enck's home in Leola after nine months residence there. Cause listed as complications. Survived by husband one son N D Enck and two daughters Susan wife of Martin Steely Lexington and Isabella wife of Effinger Hail Hopeland.
Grandchildren and siblings including Mrs Henry Roos Mr Airy Mrs Kate Hammer Mannheim Israel Ditzler Reinholds John Bitaler Samuel Ditzler Hopeland Francis Ditzler Bricker ville and Bennevel Ditzler Eph rata attended services Sunday at 1 30 from St Johns Lutheran Church Brickerville with interment in the adjacent cemetery
Clayton Garman the last survivor of his family died Sunday evening at 7 30 at the home of Edwin K Hess in Akron. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 1 30 at Hess home and 2 o clock in the Brethren Church at Akron. Interment followed in the Lutheran cemetery at Akron.
Edward J. Madigan, 72, of Mount Nebo, a reputed wealthy recluse, was found dead outside his barn ten days after last being seen. He was without hat or coat, not wearing spectacles, and wore high boots. A deep hole under his feet was noted, believed dug during agony from acute indigestion. The body was badly decomposed.
Ephrata officers were elected and dates set for the Ephrata Community Fair October 16 to 19 with rules unchanged. Treasurer reports 658.93 in treasury. Five bands to perform across Thurs Fri and Sat. Concession stand holders must submit location requests within ten days. Plus brief notices from Schoeneck Brownstown and Selma areas on local events and a church supper planned in Petersburg.
Sailors warned that sugar releases a poisonous gas and a sickening taste lingers in the mouth. They crave sour flavors like vinegar and lemon juice, begging to be delivered from sugar. The passage highlights curious, unpleasant characteristics of sugar on long voyages.
A Civil War era claim links shoddy uniforms to battlefield shortages, noting the term spread into broader usage for inferior or adulterated goods. The piece reflects on how soldiers’ mismatched attire prompted later general use of the word in everyday critique.
In a Morocco frontier drama Margot Bonvalet weighs romance and duty as Captain Paul Honlaine leads troops against hidden Riffs. Pierre Birabeau, son of General Birabeau, vies for Margot while Azuri lurks near the garrison and Bennie Kid recounts desert encounters.
Pierre offers Margot a bouquet she rejects as he muses on fighting the Red Shadow. Captain Fontaine boasts of near capture and a plan to mow him down. General Bira beau hints at a marriage and Margot debates it while Azuri and Fontaine clash over love and loyalty in a melodramatic cliffhanger.
County Superintendent Arthur P. Myelin announced the 58 district assignments for the coming year as schools prepare to reopen. Most Borough schools start September 3 with four township schools opening last week. New assistant R L Eshleman will handle most of the former routes while D W Geist covers Ephrata Manheim West Cocalico and Akron Eph rata. G R B Alexander and Eshleman will cover Clay Leacock Raphy Upper Teacock Warwick Manor Penn West Earl Lititz Manheim and Lincoln Independent School district.
The August meeting of the Lancaster County Firemen's Association will be held tomorrow evening in the community hall. The agenda includes reports from local fire companies and upcoming training sessions. Members are urged to attend.
Alias subpoena issued in August Term 1929 No 24 commanding Leroy F Meisky to appear in Lancaster Pennsylvania before the Court of Common Pleas on Monday September 16 1929 at 10 AM to show cause why Beatrice Meisky should not be divorced. Sheriff P P Dattis man oversees the process.
Paradise Fire Company hosts county firemen with delegation from the local company. Discussion topics include questions of interest to firemen and property owners. President John Landis of Bareville says prominent fire officials will attend and deliver messages beneficial to all firemen. Entertainment features arranged.
An old Lititz advertisement lists hauling of all kinds, wood for sale, garbage collection, and insurance services. It provides contact details including Hollinger at 127 Liberty Street and insurance at 153 Spruce Street, Lititz PA, with phone numbers 219 R and 132. Also notes real estate, insurance, investment securities, and scrivening and clerking of sales.
Hershey and Gibbel conveyancers scriveners real estate and insurance agents provide deeds wills mortgages and all legal papers promptly drawn with careful clerking of sales. special attention to settling decedents estates. phone 47 J.
Mr James N Anthony of 111 DeKalb Street Norristown Pa reports quick relief from stomach trouble and nervousness after using Konjola He says appetite returned, gas and bloating eased, bowels regular and nerves steadied The remedy sold at Lititz L N Meyers Drug Store and by local druggists in the region
Legal notice in 1929 case naming Omer Kendig to Helen R Kendig. Court dates set for Monday September 16 1929 at 4 PM to show cause why a divorce should not be granted from the bonds of matrimony. Filed by Pp PL Dattis man.
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