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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1936
Page
9
Local note from Lititz Pennsylvania about post office matter listings. Mentions THE RECORD PRINTING CO. South Broad Street Lititz and annual subscription price of $1.50.
The article traces Christmas origins from Christes Messe meaning Christ's Mass in early England. It explains how pagan winter celebrations merged with Christian fetes after Christ’s birth. It notes Santa Claus came to America with Dutch settlers as St. Nicholas, patron saint of children.
The piece surveys Christmas symbols from England, France, Italy and Britain detailing the Yule log holly wassail bowl mistletoe Santa Kris Kringle Bonhomme Noel and the Urn of Fate. It notes carol singing dates to the Middle Ages and cautions Americans to recall Peace on Earth and Good Will to Men.
During the December 10 assembly at Rothsville School the freshman class presented a program. Helen Hauck spoke about Stevens Col ins Foster. A class chorus performed his well known songs including Massa in de Cold Cold Ground and Old Folks At Home.
The Hess family and guests performed a play with cast including Hess Frank Rosa and Janet Dubs. A piano duet was played by Lorraine Hess and Janet Dubs, followed by carol singing by the assembly.
Mr Earl Landis supervised and conducted the Warwick Township schools orchestra for Home Coming Day at Millersville State Teachers College on November 21. Miss Withers of the Rothsville faculty and Mr. continued participation noted.
About 400 alumni attended the day’s events. Robert Adams a 1929 graduate also played in the college orchestra. Kutztown defeated Millersville in the afternoon football game. Speakers Guy K. Bard and Dr. Landis Tangers addressed after dinner in the dining room. A gymnasium dance closed the day.
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