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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
4
Editorial notes the approaching new year, Christmas goodwill, and thanks to readers. It urges parental visits to see local schools, corrects past rumors, and praises teachers while stressing continued support for students and traditions.
Lititz readers weigh economic woes and political radicalism as 1920 prospects loom. The piece argues internal troubles are solvable by pragmatic business sense and cautious leadership, urging a steady, hard headed approach to the coming election and national recovery.
H Lecrew of Washington D C praises the RECORD for its fine appearance and regular delivery. He notes a paper reflects its hometown and that a paper cannot endure without civic support, saying the citizens determine the paper's character and success.
David McMullen former judge of Lancaster county who served since 1892 and his wife both died this week from pneumonia in Lancaster. McMullen a Millersville Normal School graduate taught school then practiced law, was active in city government and hospital boards, and is survived by two daughters and a brother and sister. Funeral notices appear in the local obituaries.
Lexington reports a Saturday visit by Miss May furmer to Lancaster and Catherine of Lititz. Sunday gatherings included Mrs. John Demary, Harvey Klein and families at Mr. Boyd’s, plus a special dinner at Glenne Stoner’s with Elmer Fodd Hiram Hess and Esther, and many others in attendance.
A list of residents visiting or returning for the holidays includes John Vass the linotype operator in Philadelphia, Miss Bessie Lutz in Harrisburg, Henry Seaman and others from Akron Ohio, and Anna Moss in West Palm Beach Florida. Several travelers report late trains and planned visits with family and friends in Lancaster and Reading.
A court proclamation announces jurors and proceedings for Lancaster County jail and quarter sessions starting the third Monday in January. Following are election notices for Lititz Springs National Bank, Lititz Banking, and other local institutions with dates in January 1920.
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