Christmas Programs at Lititz Churches This Sunday
Churches in Lititz plan a full Christmas observance on Sunday marking the 1936th birth of Christ with dawn Candle-Light service at 6 AM and a 9 30 combined church and Sunday School service. St Pauls Lutheran Choir will present carols anthems and duets at 7 PM with readings by Rev J Harold Mumper.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Young People’s Choir
J. Harold Mumper
Holdup In Penryn Cause Of Wash Line Misread
Penryn residents imagined a bank robbery as groups of men gathered in the street one night last week. The reason turned out to be the Penryn Quint Club meeting in a building donated by a prominent resident, with the donor’s wife drying wash outside, creating the sight.
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Penryn Quint Club
Christmas Party and Exercises At Local Church
The Junior C E Society of the United Brethren Church held its Christmas party and exercises before a well attended audience. Tomorrow evening the Primary Department of the Sunday School will hold its Christmas party and exercises.
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C. E. Society of the United Brethren Church
Harris Store Ad Skates Saturday Evening in Lutitz
Last minute Xmas shoppers visit Harris Store Lutitz The Store of Practical Gifts for a roller skating event on Saturday evening at Lutz Hall with 10¢ and 20¢ items advertised.
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Store of Practical Gifts
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Lutz Hall
Lititz School Board Delays Tax Lien Action
The Lititz school board, in a one hour session, postponed taking action on tax liens against a local property for another year. Teachers will receive full pay for the fourth month as a Christmas present, though the month ends after the term reopens January 3. Treasurer notes $33,394 on hand. $4,800 in bills approved. Minutes read and approved.
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Board of
F. M. Hunter
P. F. Snyder
Dr. $. R. Posey
John G. Hershey
H. H. Beck
Rotary Club Donates 50 Dollars To Community Chest
The Lititz Rotary Club gave 50 dollars to the Lititz Community Chest at a board meeting after the weekly luncheon at General Sutter. A ten dollar contribution to Lititz Fire Co. aided the Christmas Party for local children. Rev. J Harold Mumper led a Christmas program with pictures of Bethlehem then and now and shared new facts with members.
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Christmas Eve Dance at General Sutter Hall
A Christmas Eve Dance will be held at General Sutter Saturday night from 9 to 12 with music by Art Zellers Orchestra.
Fire Co Invites Children to Meet Santa Saturday
Lititz Fire Company announces Santa Claus will visit the fire house this Saturday. Children 12 and under are invited to meet him, with last year drawing over 1400 attendees. Grown ups are promised a small treat as well, per a recent air mail note from Santa.
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Firemen Called Out Twice To Fight Cellar Blazes
Lititz firemen were summoned twice in one week to extinguish cellar fires in local homes. First at David P. Bricker on Spruce Street after a furnace gas explosion blew open a fire door and damaged a pipe, quickly contained. Second at Clayton Martin on Front Street due to suspected defective wiring, also extinguished with little damage. Mer's Suits and Overcoats at January Sale Prices at the Harris Store Lititz Pa.
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Lititz Fire Company
David P. Bricker
Spruce Street
Clayton Martin
Front Street
Christmas in Lititz 75 Years Ago A Simple Holiday
The 1857 Lititz Christmas was simple with candies and small gifts. Children faced belt knickers during the season, a harsh contrast to today’s celebrations. Putz trees, made from spruce limbs, dominated prefabricated decor as weeks of craft impressed neighbors.
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Second Snow Brings Below Zero Weather
The second snow storm of the winter gripped the east Saturday with more than five inches of snow on the ground. Cold spell followed, with startling lows near seven to eight below zero and temperatures two to four above in midweek. More snow and a white Christmas are anticipated as drivers navigate icy roads and highway trucks with plows patrol Lititz Pike and surrounding routes.
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Milk Depot Opens Saturday in Lititz at 41 Main Street
The Lititz Milk Depot a model dairy store will open Saturday at 41 Main Street. Equipment for milk and dairy products has been installed by Penn Dairies Inc of Lancaster. Free product samples will be offered to inspectors. Santa will give away free items to children. Free Games for the Kiddies. Harris Store Lititz Pa invites locals to register. Basketball notice Lititz vs West Lampeter league game Tuesday Dec 29.
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Penn Dairies, Inc
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Register
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