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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
4
The Lititz Record is published by editors E. D. Fulweiler and J. R. Johnson. It is entered at the Lititz Pennsylvania post office as second class matter.
The Lititz Square hosts its annual Christmas tree as workers finish decorations. For many residents the tree marks the approaching Christmas season and reflection on past holidays, while in Lititz it also enhances the town square’s beauty beyond the usual festive meaning.
The festive tone notes shoppers rushing to finish gifts while merchants cope with undecided buyers and a weary mail carrier delivers greetings in abundance. It smiles at holiday hustle and the push to mail greetings on time despite the season's chaos.
The Keystone Literary Society of Rothsville High School plans a Friday Christmas program featuring songs, a flute solo, lantern slides on Christmas, and a playlet with named participants. Officers elected include President Woodrow Adams and Editor Myrtle Weachter. The Newspaper Club launches a subscription drive for six issues at 25 cents, with ribbons for new subscribers. Christmas vacation runs from Friday until January 2.
Construction has begun on the Grange Memorial Dormitory for Girls at Pennsylvania State College. The building, a gift from hundreds of Grange members, will be rose brick with white stone trim and sit opposite the recently completed hospital on the east campus.
English meteorologist Sir Napier Shaw says parts of the world see a pale sky as chemicals or moisture from volcanic eruptions drift through the atmosphere. He attributes the color shift to particles emitted by volcanic activity affecting air quality and visibility worldwide.
Mr and Mrs Ezra Becker spent Sunday with Mrs Fianna Hollinger. Mr and Mrs Elmer Good and children Mabel Laura and Ray were entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of the former s brother Lester Good and family at Elizabethtown. Mr and Mrs Aaron Landis spent Sunday with the latter s parents Mr and Mrs George Euck at Hopeland. Mr and Mrs Daniel Wentling and children Ruth and Robert spent Saturday evening with the latter s parents Mr and Mrs Emmanuel Fry at Manheim.
Residents from Manheim Annville Lancaster and nearby towns visited Israel Graybill and family over Sunday. E D Todd butchered hogs weighing 441 404 and 380 pounds. Farmers worked tobacco and buyers and trades continued as a Halfville store sells paper and twine for tobacco.
Pennsylvania Society of Farm Women Group No 3 met in Akron to elect delegates for the Convention connected with the Farm Products Show in Harrisburg in January. The meeting included a Christmas program with a visit from Santa Claus and gift distribution to children.
An editorial contrast frames pessimism as a product of a diseased mind and a skewed viewpoint. It argues life remains largely stable and that clear eyes can see the sun even amid shadow.
The funeral of Charles McNames was held at his parents home. The Rev. L A Werner preached the sermon and burial was in Terre Hill cemetery. The Hands of church will hold Christmas exercises next Sunday evening and a community Christmas tree will be erected near the Square with services and gifts. The High School plans a three act comedy drama The Old New Hampshire Home on December 28 29. Other short notices include visitors and local residents gathering with family and neighbors.
Miss Arlene Brubaker of near Elizabethtown spends weekend with Miss Myrtle Bucher. Revs Abraham and Isaac Risser and Cecelia Balmer of Newmanstown attend Saturday supper with Elmer Bucher family. Sunday visits include Middle Creek and Schoeneck gatherings with multiple families.
A historical note explains the phrase Lusula Sauctorium et Doctorum used for Ireland in early medieval times. It refers to many missionaries and feared men who left Ireland to evangelize and teach across western Europe.
Dedication of the new sheep and veterinary hospital at the Pennsylvania State College is announced for January 14. Visiting flockmasters will tour the facilities, inspect breeding flocks, hot house and feeder lamb experiments, then attend dedicatory exercises followed by a roast lamb dinner. J. F. Walker of Woodbine Farms will speak about his study trips to New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa.
Lancaster Sanitary Milk Corporation Ideal Milk Products Company of Lancaster and York Sanitary Milk Company merge to pool assets valued at about 2 000 000, aiming to create one of the nation’s largest dairies in Lancaster. The new entity is named Penn Dairies Inc.
Keystone honey producers look forward to the annual program of the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association in Harrisburg January 28 and 29. RB J Anderson extension apiarist and president notes speakers include R G Bressler deputy secretary of agriculture B A Slocum Ithaca NY Hubert Root Medina Ohio and Charles N Greene Harrisburg Bureau of Plant Industry.
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