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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
1
Local events include a Dec 18 shooting match west of the water works, Christmas tree in the square, and shops and banks closing on Christmas Day. People returned from out of town, including Fass from St Josephs Hospital and Bare from Connecticut. A public sale of Ruth Wentworth Putt’s property fetched 2725 dollars.
Lititz High School hoops travels to Ephrata Friday to meet the Eagles in a county tilt. Both teams opened the season strong as they chase early momentum and brag of solid starts behind rising scorers.
Detwiler at the Ford service station received a headquarters letter denying rumors of a new six or eight cylinder Ford car. The 1927 model is described as more powerful with faster acceleration and better gas mileage. It features high quality upholstery, greater riding comfort, all steel bodies and balloon tires, offered in five colors. A million and a half cars have been sold this year.
In Lititz eastern district a three year old known as Snappy slipped into a creek with water up to his neck. Elmer Parkholder heard a cry for help and found the boy clinging to the bank after about fifteen minutes in the current. Burkhart carried him to safety at a stranger's home before he was returned to his family. The child showed effects the next day but did not catch a cold.
A wheat based treat with a long history from monks to modern markets surveys pretzel evolution. From prayer symbolism to hotel trade and Volstead era survival the piece notes shifts to sticks butter pretzels and chocolate coated varieties. Reading and Lancaster show strong sales as the century opens future forms remain uncertain.
Local music column celebrates Childress for delivering a delightful listening experience. The piece praises tone, timing, and connection with audience during a recent performance, noting positive reaction from attendees.
The American Legion post on South Broad Street will host a free Christmas tree display at their headquarters once completed. Tiarry Geltz will arrange and show his illuminated paper creations, previously drawing large crowds at his home with 900 visitors last year.
Mary Sturgis, Eden schoolteacher, is home early for Christmas due to an outbreak of chicken pox in the community. Twenty two cases are reported and churches in Eden township are closed for now.
Abram R. Beck aged ninety three enjoys good health and keen mind as he reflects on a long life. A native educator and founder of the Beck Family School for Boys, he helped popularize school bands and Lititz’s name. His children include professors Herbert H. Beck Paul Beck and Mrs. Harry Miller. Nephew James M. Beck of Washington, D. C. is noted.
The Record highlights weekly ads guiding patrons to Christmas gift ideas and bargains. It stresses careful reading of the ad columns to uncover valuable information and shopkeeper deals crafted for the season.
Mrs Dunkelberger spoke at St Pauls Lutheran on Sunday about 17 years in India with Rev Dunkelberger. She wore native Indian dress. Her husband, a big game hunter, has killed Bengal tigers and hunted bears wolves spotted deer and elk in the jungle.
A reminiscence on Christmas celebrations in Lititz Pennsylvania rooted in Moravian tradition. The author recalls Advent rites, lovefeast preparations, and church decorations led by Mother Weitzel and Francis Christ, noting wax candle making, early methods, and the shift to evergreen materials sourced from a local graveyard grove and ongoing community efforts.
John Yerger describes a frightening encounter when a rat darted across his path at home. He tried to have his dog finish it, but the rodent escaped his foot, climbed up his leg, and he squeezed it to death beneath his clothing, narrowly avoiding a bite.
A week of Union Prayer Services will be held in Lititz churches starting Monday January 3 at 7 30 P M Each evening features a layman lead from a different denomination Trinity A B Moravian St Pauls Lutheran St Lukes Reformed First U B Moravian church pledge in turn All are welcome to attend.
Edith Price 18, long believed kidnapped from Brunnerville near Lititz, is now with her parents Mr and Mrs Abram Price in Hatfield after seven years apart. The Prices had separated seven years ago and faced prior custody disputes over Edith and her brothers Curtis and Truman. Edith had lived with Mr and Mrs Willis Gibble in Brunnerville, while the parents pursued custody and attempts to reclaim her.
Mr and Mrs Adam Hornberger hosted a goose dinner on Sunday for the former s 80th birthday. Nine children and several grandchildren attended. Guests included Katie Carpenter and daughter Kathryn Rothsville. Walter Barr and daughters Reading. John Koffroth and children Oregon. Adam Long and children Erb dale. William Hornberger and children Talmage. Harry Crall and son Lloyd Lititz. Samuel Hornberger and children Leola. Adam Hornberger and sons near Lititz. John Hornberger Alverta Carvell Lititz. Mrs John Zwally Lancaster.
Directors of the Lancaster and Lititz Pike Company signed transfer papers yesterday and submitted them to Conestoga Traction Co. for approval. With releases cleared, the papers go to the state for final action. No exact freeing date, but expected within five days.
Parke S Gable notifies the public of his move to No 10 North Broad Street and provides the contact number 449 R 11. Rates for jitney service remain unchanged. Victor Records promotes a dandiy gift and invites customers to hear the latest numbers including Christmas records at Scott's Book Store.
President supports four year term for Lititz postmaster Paul Seaber. Senate confirmation required. Seaber has served 25 years, began under his father Samuel Seaber, became acting postmaster July 1 1922 and received regular appointment September 19 1922. He is efficient and well liked, with no local complaints.
A snow owl kept at Charles Fink on Market Street was shot in the wing by his son Paul but survived. Since Thanksgiving it has grown tame, enjoys feeding from the hand and perching on chairs. Once vicious, the bird now acts like a wise, attentive household presence as strangers enter. Snow owls have been seen in the state this year. they migrate south due to feed shortages. Birds of the species are white with dark feather tips in younger plumage and range about 20 inches for the male, slightly larger females. The bird preys by day on small animals and birds. A White Owl cigar uses a picture of this species as its trademark.
Warwick township supervisor reports current year road funds totaling 61 808 31 with 649 42 remaining after commitments and 25 000 tied to maturing notes. State reward apportioned 20 919 70 plus 20 009 85 from county aid and 17 004 97 from taxes. Roads expanded with many miles laid down and momentum continues.
A reception was hosted at Samuel Keens house in Lititz to honor the marriage of Raymond 58 to Emily Mann of Central Manor. Attendees included Eli R. Mann and family, Christ Funk, Milo Binkley, Jacob Breneman, Henry Mann, Enos Binkley, Elwood Seager, Solomon Herr, Milton Landis and Grace, Henry F. Hess, Leah Shenk, Benjamin Stauffer, Walter Landis and family, G. Snyder, Ivan Snyder, Walter Binkley, David Binkley, Anna Kreiner, and Edward Kreiner, all of Lititz and nearby communities.
Mr and Mrs Hackman former residents of Brunnerville and Akron called on Lititz friends last week. He owns a 20 acre Mount Gretna farm with one acre in truck farming. Mr George Todd and wife of Philadelphia visited Lititz after attending a sister's funeral in Elizabethtown. Mrs Maria Bender went to Christiana to winter with her daughter. Mr and Mrs Charles Kelley Bryn Mawr spent Sunday at the Springs Hotel with Mr and Mrs Charles Brobst. Mr and Mrs Raymond Shott of Philadelphia spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Griffith Shott. Mrs Kennedy wife of Judge James Kennedy Youngstown Ohio visits her mother Mrs E S Young at the Moravian Home. Mrs Emma Grant of Penryn came to visit. Mr and Mrs Elwood Furlow on Spruce Street will remain over Yuletide. Mr and Mrs William Miller East New Street entertained Mr and Mrs B F Grosh. In honor of Mr Grosh birthday anniversary, Mrs Harrison Helman returned home after two weeks with Mr and Mrs Alvin Ohle Hoboken. Mr Helman spent the weekend there. Mrs Charles Fry of Philadelphia was in town Tuesday with her father Allen Hacker who accompanied her home for a three day stay. J Clayton Brubaker returned from Chicago after a two week convention of the national farmers association. Brubaker said present farm conditions bring farmers closer together than ever. Mr and Mrs Amos Gherholtzer and daughter Barbara attended a wedding dinner in Refton for Mr and Mrs Claud Brenneman. The couple were married on Nov 4.
Two hundred sixty four names were drawn for county jury service in January February and March. Grand Jurors begin January seventeenth, sixty petit jurors the same week, sixty for Common Pleas January 31, and sixty again March fourteen. Names include John H. Shenk James M. Ream Anna Bowman Israel Bomberger Elwood W. Stuber Fred S. Klinger Laura Nless Claire E. Reist and others from Ephrata Manheim Lititz Akron Neffsville and surrounding townships.
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