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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1928
Page
5
A compiled church listings page details services for United Evangelical Moravian United Brethren Lutheran and other congregations. It lists pastors, Sunday schools, morning prayers, worship times, Holy Communion, and special events at Akron Rothsville Brickerville Tatitz Miennonite and Manheim area churches.
Harvest services and events are listed for several local churches including the iate Mennonite church on September 1 at 2 PM, Moravian prayer day Sunday, a junior society corn and doggie cant on Sept 6, District Council 9 treasure hunt Sept 4, Union Evangelistic Tabernacle prayers Sept 5, WCU open meeting Sept 10, and reports from County Convention delegates at Chestnut Level. An open air Young People’s Council gathering at St Luke’s Reformed drew a large crowd. Margaret Souw speaks on Every Christian Myangedsth. Helen Shirk, a missionary to Japan, speaks at Rothsville Twubierai service. Missionary societies from Akron, Bricksville, Rothsville and Penryn sponsor services with extra features. Public interest event expected. chicken and waffles at Fire Hall fundraiser noted.
Mrs Howard W Diller wife of Rev Howard W Diller of Pottsville died August 26 after vacation in California. Postoperative complications made an operation impossible. Born Susan Kline daughter of the late Jacob and Harriet Kline of Manheim. Surviving sisters Eliz ard Kline of Manheim and Ella Becker of Boyertown a brother Harry of Washington. Funeral service held Tuesday with interment in Pottsville.
Lillie Schlappig Conrad, formerly of Lititz, died at 7 30 a m last Wednesday at her Reading home. She was 48, ill two weeks, and a member of St Stephen s Reformed Church in Reading. Surviving are her husband and four children Linvaln Catharine Mildred and Lester of New York City. five sisters Mrs Henry Rentsehner Centerport and Mrs Paul Leas Reading. The family resided in Lititz for years. Funeral services were held at the late residence Saturday afternoon with interment at Alsace Cemetery.
Anna M. Shellenberger died Sunday August 26 at her home in Manheim due to complications. A 1920 Manheim High School graduate, she worked as a Beystone National Bank clerk, was active in St Pauls Reformed Church and led the Christian Endeavor Society, also a Gi Guild member. Survivors: parents Mr and Mrs John E Shellenberger and brother Winwood of Reading. Funeral Monday afternoon at the late home. interment Fairview.
John Galbreath of White Oak died Wednesday afternoon at St. Joseph's hospital from complications. He was 68. Survived by his wife and children Elias Katie and the family. burial followed after funeral services at Jerusalem Reformed Church and in the adjoining cemetery in Lebanon Anheim.
Cyrus W. Stewart, born 1867 in Plymouth, died in New York State and was buried at Freeport last Thursday. He lived with his family in Freeport since 1918 after serving as superintendent of the local gas plant and worked for Nassau & Suffolk Lighting Co. He is survived by his wife Provene A Stewart and children Gerald, Marvin, Jay Stewart, and sister Mrs. Lucy Floyd of Norwalk, Conn.
The Tove One Another Circle of Kings' Daughters invites members to a Corn Roast in Springs Park on Thursday September 4 at 6 20 P M. Attendees should notify Mrs Charles A Pfiautz social committee chair by this Saturday and bring a knife fork spoon tumbly cup and money to cover shared expenses.
The Society of Farm Women No. 1 announces a meeting at Owl Hill. Aliss Stears, secretary, will deliver the address for the group in Lancaster and surrounding areas.
The Health Center for babies will begin fall meetings on Wednesday September 5 at 8 o clock. Community Nurse Mrs Jenkins is expected to attend.
A brief note on a local figure known for his good nature and wide interest, drawing neighbors to the drop in and front page spotlight for his friendly humor and community ties.
Russell Peiffer son of Mr and Mrs J L Peiffer and Mabel Singer daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Singer both of Manheim were married Saturday evening by Rev S A Heisey. The ring ceremony occurred in the presence of Mr and Mrs John Mohler of Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Paul Niedermyer of Reading. They will reside with the groom’s parents. The groom works at the Manheim silk mill.
A local sale ad lists a baby coach, work applications, and a farmer notes a peach crop at Pine Gill orchard expected ripening in September. Special prices offered in the orchard basket. Also mention of Poland China pigs for sale and a contact at Lititz with phone details.
Executors and trustees announce public sales of multiple Lancaster County properties and personal effects. Details cover Pine Hill and Lititz area farms of 16 acres, Lincoln residence items from 1925, stock shares, and several agricultural properties with varied buildings and outbuildings, dates ranging September 1928 to October 1928, with terms including cash or installments where stated.
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