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Lititz Record

Location

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1931

Page

5

Church and Sunday School Services Across Denominations

Many denominations suspend evening services as units join the Preaching Mission opening Sunday night in the Moravian Sunday School Chapel at 7 30. Listed are Moravian St Pauls Lutheran Evangelical Congregational United Brethren Reformed and other churches with Sunday School times and morning or afternoon services at Lititz Rothsville Hammer Creek and surrounding communities.

Moravian Lutheran Evangelical Congregational United Brethren Reformed

Local Residents Attend Holiday Celebrations and Gatherings

Becker and daughter Vivian join Earl Hahbecker in town events while Albert and Mrs. Christener celebrate a wedding anniversary with cards. A large family reunion and dinner occur with guests from Lititz Lancaster and Harrisburg. Moravian Orchestra member Grace Lewis attends social functions as others host meals and plan a Health Centre for babies at Moravian Chapel.

Swess Granty Moravian J. L. Hertz J . Witmer Buckwalter Banks Samuel Andrews Leacock Church Samuel Long and Son Lancaster Lizzie Lewis Grace Lewis Mary Buckwalter Witmer Preston Helman Carl Lititz Menno Eberly Front St Ernie Stanziola GC. E. Reitz Ruth and John Millway Anna Adams Ther Pauline Dorothy

Gifts Stir Mrs Landis with Mennonite Plant Tribute

Evelyn of Millway, Edgar Bulzer and Leroy Hallacher of Rothsville are noted among those who sent gifts to Mrs. Daniel H. Landis. The standout present was a beautiful potted plant from the Mennonite Sunday School, praised by the recipient.

Evelyn Millway Edgar Bulzer Leroy Hallacher Rothsville Daniel H. Landis Mennonite Sunday School

Preaching Mission Sunday Under State Ministerial Sponsorship

The State Ministerial Association sponsors a Preaching Mission led by Rev. Charles J Bloom Secretary of Evangelism of the New York Federation of Churches. Union services begin Sunday at 7 30 in the Moravian Sunday School Chapel with two weeks of evening meetings through January 17 in conjunction with the national week of prayer.

State Ministerial Association Charles J. Bloom New York Federation of Churches

Lancaster County Corn and Tobacco Show Scheduled

A combined county corn and tobacco show will be held in Lancaster January 9. Five corn classes and four tobacco classes offer county growers a chance to compete locally before sending winners to Harrisburg for the State Farm Show. Open to all Lancaster growers, the event is organized with J W Shleman’s Sons feed manufacturers and the Tobacco Growers Association aiding tobacco interests locally.

Lancaster Harrisburg Ecurn J. W. Shleman Tobacco Growers Association

Mrs Frank Baird Visits Lititz Friends

Mrs Frank Baird formerly Mary Vieles of Biloxi Mississippi visits Lititz friends. She is the youngest of twelve children of the late Martin and Ellen Vieles. She left Lititz forty years ago and returns often. An ancestor John George Kline gave Lititz land. her grandfather Peter Fieles was active in Moravian Church. Many ancestors buried in Moravian cemetery. Her mother was a Linden Hall girl.

Frank Baird Mary Vieles Biloxi Miss Lititz Martin Ellen Vieles John George Kline Peter Fieles Moravian Church

Entertain At Dinner By Landis Family In Rome

Mr and Mrs John W Landis of Rome hosted Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs William Landis and daughter Margaret of Gordonville R D 1 Mrs James Rowe and daughter Ruth of Lancaster Mes Frances Ludwig and two daughters Jane and Betty of Lititz In home hosts were Mr and Mrs Harry Akhouse of Ephrata and Mr and Mrs Walter White of town

John W. Landis Rome William Landis Margaret Gordonville R. D James Rowe Ruth Lancaster Mes Frances Ludwig Jane Betty Lititz Tors Harry Akhouse Ephrata Walter White Town

Reading Plans Prompt Family Quarrel Over Movie Night

A tense domestic scene unfolds as one parent urges an immediate reading of a toy Faust while the other refuses, insisting they should go to the cinema instead. The exchange hints at clashing priorities and small household tensions.

Brooklyn Giants to Face Lilitz Merchants in Key Basketball Clash

The Brooklyn Giants a star laden club from several colleges will meet the Lilitz Merchants next Thursday evening on Lutz floor. Local fans expect a high scoring contest with the visitors favored to win by a large margin. The game is billed as a treat for basketball enthusiasts in town.

Brooklyn Giants Lilitz Merchants Lutz

Mission Society Meeting at St. Pauls Lutheran Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of St. Paul's Lutheran Church will meet at the church on Tuesday at 3 PM. The topic is Life as a Stewardship led by Mrs. J Harold Mumper, followed by supper.

Woman’s Missionary Society of

Two Circus Boys Dig Grave for Dead Elephant

A traveling circus visitor finds two junior members weeping over the death of an elephant. Asked why they mourn, they respond that they love the animal, but the boss has ordered them to dig its grave.

Why Do You Wish A Job Here Briefly Told The Light

Plain facts about applying for a position note a stenographer seen by a supervisor. The piece contrasts distant ambition with the idea that the brightest light shines closest to home, hinting at choosing familiar, local opportunities over grandiose prospects.

Tang of Ketchup in Sandwiches Appealing to Winter Appetites

An old dietary note praises the sandwich and its modern popularity with over thirty million eaten daily in the United States. It highlights Tomato Ketchup as a key flavor enhancer in many fillings and provides several recipe ideas such as Grilled Peanut Butter and Ketchup Sandwiches, Dill Pickle and Ketchup Toasted Cheese, Oyster Sandwiches, and Egg and Tomato Ketchup variations.

United States Hari of Sandwich

A Dash of Economy for the New Year

A household guide suggests trim budgeting after holidays, with a housewife and a dietitian advising on economical kitchen practices. The piece argues balance between savings and enjoyment, noting New Year as a chance to rethink spending.

Frugal Pineapple Dishes For Six Or More

Economical salads and desserts using canned pineapple and pineapple flavors. Recipes include a six serving salad with orange and emushed pineapple, Baked Pineapple Pudding for four, Pineapple James Tapio dessert for six, Pork Chops with Grilled Pineapple, and Sauteed Pineapple with Chops. Costs range from a quarter to under seventy-five cents per item.

James Tapio

Prothonotary Notice on Accounts for Confirmation Nisi

Prothonotary states accounts to be presented to the Court for confirmation nisi on Monday January 18 1932. Mary E Smith weak minded guardian Lan caster County National Bank and John Henry Wiest guardian Alger H Shirk Co. E Helm Prothonotary.

Nisi Smith Mary E Lancaster County National Bank Guardian

Farmers National Bank Stockholders Meeting 1932 Notice

The annual meeting of Farmers National Bank stockholders to elect a Board of Directors and conduct other business will be held at the banking house on Tuesday January 12 1932 between 1 and 3 PM. James H Breitigan cashier.

Farmers National Bank James H. Breitigan Licitz Springs National Bank Diehm

Election notices from Lititz area banks and insurers

notices announce annual or special meetings for Lititz National Bank stockholders to elect two directors on January 12 1932 at 1 to 3 PM. Lititz Agricultural Mutual Fire Insurance plans nine directors and an auditor on January 9 1982 at the Lititz home office. Neffsville Mutual Fire Insurance holds a seven director election on January 2 1932 at Neffsville Hotel.

Lititz Agricultural Mutual Fire Insurance Company Lititz Henry Gibbel

Council Votes Reappointment and Approves Town Bills

The council ratified D P Bricker’s five year reappointment after term expiration. President Rudy scheduled a Monday reorganization meeting. Bills approved include Penn Power 806.04, Health 200.00, Insurance 204.68, lumber 17.20, labor items 302.27 and other charges from 9.90 to 375.00 totaling numerous vendors.

Community Chest D. P. Bricker Council Rudy Penn. Power & Light Co Long & Co Value Company Thomas H. Erb Board of Health S. W. Insurance Fund Hershey Lumber Company W. H. Muth & Co Walter Miler Lester Miller G. R. Kreider Jacob Singley E. E. Habecker J. C. Brenneman J. B. Wissler H. H. Diehm

Good Roads and Hotels Won Early Travelers

A Detroit News excerpt notes that Cincinnati merchants returning from the East report Baltimore routes blocked by poor Cumberland road conditions and higher fares. The Pittsburgh to Philadelphia route is praised for better roads lower fares and frequent stages, with strong travel demand. The piece foresees Pennsylvania canals linking the Ohio River to Philadelphia within a week or two, boosting river traffic.

Cincinnati Philadelphia East Baltimore Cumberland Road Pittaburgh Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Ohio River Detroit News

Promotion Under Fire Out of Every Crisis

Collier's Weekly asserts that in every crisis new leaders emerge, framing leadership growth as a timely response to upheaval and uncertainty.

Collier’s Weekly

Also Mentioned on This Page

Crosland D.D Memorabiia C. FE ST. Paul’s Lutheran J. Harold Mumper S. S Luther League H. J. Kline Junior League and Mission Band J. C. H. Light St. G. EL Seformed Geo. B. Raezer Penryn Mreadhins Ville Church OF the Brethren Litita Hammer Creek S. 5 C. BE Brunnerville United Brethren— S Sr. C. BE ST. John’s Lutheran Brickerville Leidich Pian Lete Faust Mission Society Ava Josephine Gibson Heinz Foud Institute Neffsville Mutual Fire Insurance Company Neffsville Hotel Neffsville Owen Hershey Harry H. Hartman Zook’s Mill N. Broad Street Mill & Market Roy S. Reidenbaugh S. Spruce St Gantz North Spruce Street Lititz, PA State OF Lititz Motor Sales N. Cedar St Lincoln Ave Penna Power & Light CO
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