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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
1
Christmas spirit fills the town as decorations appear in shops and homes. Stores plan extended hours starting tomorrow with evening and Thursday openings through the season, and all will close Christmas Day.
The Society of Farm Women No 1 met at Mrs Ira Wenger Oregon with seventeen in attendance. Mrs M Nless presided. Mrs Bin ker led piano. After Jingle Bells Emma Burkholder read the file and minutes were read by Mrs Cullen Carpenter. A plan to remember the sick and shot s at Christmas was approved. Miss Anna Erb and Mrs Balmer were appointed to attend. Barbara Wise of the Visiting Nurses Association spoke on its work and displayed her kit. Mrs Moore reported a recent Octorara Farmers’ event. a meeting at Mrs W Martin Hess’s home in Rome was planned for next month. Refreshments served.
Dr. Fred Walle conductor of the famous Bach Choir gave a recital on the swipe organ at Linden Wall Friday evening. He played several sections and described the impressions and circumstances under which they were written.
The Young Men's Business League 40 holds another makers smoker tomorrow night in the league rooms. A fine luncheon will be served at 6 o'clock and a feature of the night will be the showing of movies taken at the League Picnic first summer. This is sure to draw a record crowd.
Miss Dorothy Longenecker daughter of Mr and Mrs D F Longenecker of South Broad Street spent the weekend as the guest of Mr and Mrs George H E Zellurs in Bethlehem. She attended a dance given by the Omicron Gamma Omega Fraternity at the Saucon Valley Country Club on Friday evening. Also present were Robert Lon and Miss Rath Dance of Koravian College for Women who attended and returned home with Miss Longenecker after the weekend.
At the Ladies Auxiliary to the Fire Company meeting it was reported the pantry sale raised 16.50. A chicken and waffle supper was planned for January with refreshments at the next meeting. Christmas trees listed as White Pine and Cedar. Contacts: L. J. Mellinger 11 E Front St or H. W. Stormfeltz 106 North Cedar Street.
Numerous households listed as visiting relatives and friends in nearby communities. Names include Bachman Himmelberger Gingrich Brenner Miller Grosh Weicksel Taylor Sprickler Weicksel Light Bruckhart and Rudy. Trips span Pottstown Little Britain Christiana Elm Annapolis and Philadelphia, with gatherings at multiple hosts.
The postmaster lists final mailing dates to ensure Christmas delivery. December 14 targets California to Nevada. December 16 covers Colorado to Texas. December 17 includes Oklahoma to Minnesota. December 18 lists Iowa to Michigan. December 19 spans South to Ohio. December 20 covers other Eastern states.
Mrs M L Steiner of Hast Main Street and her husband were in a collision in Harrisburg when another car struck them, throwing her against the windshield and causing bad cuts and bruises. Her sister Mrs G W Sweigert, of Harrisburg, learned of the injuries. Mr Sweigert was uninjured.
The Senior C. E. Society of the Moravian Church organized by electing President Robert Girvin, Vice-President Chas S Pfautz, Secretary Betty Martin, and Treasurer Kathryn Gochenaur at a recent meeting.
Linden Hall students will attend Monday evening sessions to gain extra time off during the Christmas recess. They will depart Friday December 20 and the Christmas play is scheduled for next Thursday evening.
Thousands from Lititz and Lancaster attended the Tuesday funeral for Congressman W. W. Griest in Lancaster. The veteran Republican leader died Thursday in Mt. Clemens Michigan from pneumonia after health issues, having served since 1908 and chaired the Post Office Committee.
Mrs. Herman Fisher age 82 wife of Fisher's Store proprietor on East Main Street died suddenly at 227 EB Main Street yesterday after a period of illness her death was unexpected she is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Hennie Reedy two grandchildren and a brother Albert Snuppy of New York City funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the house with interment in Moravian cemetery R M Spacht funeral director
Henry H. Frank aged 68 of Kissel Hill died Monday morning from a complication of diseases following a three months illness. He leaves wife Emma Stauffer and two children Eleanore and Henry. Also surviving are sister Mrs Nathaniel B. Trb of Lititz and brother Jonas H. Frank of Ephrata. Funeral is private at the home at 2 pm with interment in Hess cemetery near Lititz. R M Spacht directed.
Nathaniel Clark, seventy four, of Lancaster, died Sunday morning at Lancaster General Hospital from complications. He was a carpenter and member of Georgetown M. E. Church. Survived by children Ross A., George E., Charlie M., Lillie R., Mattie, Grace and Edna J. wife of Samuel Singley, plus Bessie, wife of Frank S. Bauer, Rob ert J., Harry, and wife of Leonard Fisher. (Continued on Page 8)
At a Moravian Church Council meeting plans were submitted to enlarge the Sunday School Chapel at an estimated cost of 75000 dollars. The Ways and Means Committee was expanded with W H Math Joseph Zahm E L Garber and H H Beck. D P Bricker serves as committee chairman.
A large crowd attended the Kissel Hill Sale last Saturday with good prices on clothing furniture fruit and vegetables offered. Despite road work part of the pike remained open for driving to the sale. The next sale is set for Saturday a week.
A well known bald butcher is tricked by a wig and fools neighbors in a California tale while his wife and mother mistake him for two different brothers. A Spruce Street resident is jolted by alarm clock pranks at 5 30 to midnight as a grandson’s prank is revealed. Christmas cigars remain popular gifts and boost wood seller B G Wier’s business with the Unco line and radio jokes prompting gifting accounts.
A Rothsville High School morning program featured Scripture Reading piano solos and a playlet from Grade 8A with students Ruth Hackman Lillian McCreary Mary Bender Anne Miller and John Hertz. The school savings fund rose to 75.16 this week with Maude Bearlinger’s First Grade class reporting 84 percent deposits. Rothsville faculty visitors included Miss Hess First Grade Miss Zook Second Grade Miss Mellinger Third Grade Miss Royer Fourth Grade Mrs Frey Fifth Grade Miss Sickler Sixth Grade Mr Bixler and Mr Lavine.
Mr and Mrs John S Zimmerman of 71 Front Street announce the birth of a son named John Byron born Sunday at their home.
Lititz High prepares to host Ephrata High in tomorrow’s Class A opener with a secretive, high intensity practice week and a likely packed gym. The lineup mirrors the Myerstown game, Foltz at center, Davidson and Lutz forwards, Bachman and Weber guards, as Lititz seeks another victory after a 39-80 win over Myerstown.
Garden Spot Post 56 American Legion held a well attended Thursday meeting. Plans included a January local talent play with Women’s Auxiliary support and a winter card party series. Comrade Lloyd Mentzer presented moving pictures from the 1927 Paris Legion Convention, Europe travel, Paris scenes, and cemeteries.
Mr and Mrs Quay H Enek hosted Sunday guests including Owen Badorf and family Arthur Roy and Ruth, W M Brubaker of Lancaster Violet Hacker Walter Rollman Mabel Rollman Mr and Mrs Witmer and Wellington Roliman.
A Children’s Meeting will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Middle Creek Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Roy Forney will speak. Special sale of fresh roasted peanuts 17 cents a th, or 3 for 50 cents, for baking at Regennas’ Confectionary Store.
The Welfare drive continues this week in Warwick Township due to bad weather. Rotary Club met Tuesday night with Albert Pierson of Consumers Boxboard and Paper Company in charge. two reels of General Motors Proving Grounds film shown. Frances Willard Y P B to meet Monday at Evangelical Congregational parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Owen hosted twenty guests from Hershey and Lititz for cards Thursday. Pollyanna Circle of King's Daughters netted $20 at fancy work table Saturday at Market House. Daniel E Mumma sold his farm near Brickerville to Frank Netzley. Fred Trimmer and Elmer Bomberger returned from hunting with two deer. Ground staked for new Morgan Paper Co converting mill on N Cedar St. D M Weidman, recovering from a fall, cared for by niece Mrs J W Bittner of Harrisburg. Miss Sadie Light of Avon spent four weeks here. Rev F A Weichsel attended Lutheran Ministerial Association meeting in Lancaster. Miss Ariene Smith to spend winter with sister Mrs Leroy Albright. Albrights plan move to Chambersburg, now reside on Willow Street. Mrs M W Klopp admitted to St Joseph’s Hospital Lancaster Saturday.
The Penryn Male Chorus under Floyd Hess will perform at St. John's Lutheran Church Brickerville Sunday evening at 7.80. Rev Cresland preaches an evangelistic sermon series at Moravian Church on One Word We Would Blot Out. Evangelistic sermons also preached by Rev J Clemens of Lansdale. U B Sunday School ladies meet at Mrs Adam Hornberger's New Street home. Dorcas Bible Class plans baked ham supper at Fire House Saturday 4 to 8 30. White Gifts for the King service by Rothsville Lutheran youth Sunday 7, with Rev Fleck of Lancaster. Candle Light and White Gifts at St Pauls Lutheran Sunday 7 with organist Mrs Dussinger prelude at 6 45 and junior choir processional. Sunday School and Church ask for white gift donations for Loysville Home and Monroe Mission in Washington for Christmas.
Sunday evening began a renewal of the Mission held last December at St James Catholic Church led by Rev. Father Shearer professor of ecclesiastical history and Redemptorist missionary of Ephrata. Masses are at 5 30 each morning and Rosary sermon and benediction at 7 30 each evening.
The Farmers National Bank reports its Board approved raising capital from 60000 to 125000 to secure fiduciary capacity. Stockholders will vote at the January 14 annual meeting. The move enables the bank to act as executor trustee administrator guardian and other trust roles while boosting depositor safeguards.
The Young People's Council of District No. 9 held a well attended meeting at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. A Christmas program featured Miss Irma Gantz as president and Miss Verna Hertzler at piano. Plans were made to sing carols at the Brethren Home Neffs ville Zion Home Pleasant View and Moravian Home Lititz.
The weekly W C T U meeting opened with routine business and a discussion on Congressional vacancies and candidates and their moral standings. Lesson One on International Relations from Berthalee Broyles followed, with readings on If We Forget and Our Last Enemies the Germans. Reminiscences of Christmas in Lititz recalled saloons being open.
Morning Star Temple No. 70, Ladies of the Golden Eagle, elected officers led by Past Templar Mrs. Anna Keller and Noble Templar Mrs. Katie Adams. Other posts filled by Mrs. Clara Roth, Mrs. May Bowers, Mrs. Nancy Gingrich, Mrs. Bertha Mishler, Mrs. Elizabeth Strohm, Mrs. Emma Hoff, Miss Viola Schmuck, Mrs. Sallie Templeton, and Mrs. Henry Heiserman. May Bowers named Representative to Grand Temple with Alternate Mrs. Heiserman.
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