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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1936
Page
6
Weekly notice from The Record Printing Co and D Fulweiler editors and publishers. Indicates second class matter status and Lititz Pa postal entry.
The Record wishes its readers a Happy New Year and expresses hope that the coming year brings joy, satisfaction, and opportunities to serve others. It reflects on the uncertainty of the year ahead while exuding optimism for better days.
Congratulations to State Senator H. J. Pierson as he starts his second term when the Legislature opens on Monday. He entered the Senate four years ago after succeeding William C. Freeman, noted ironmaster, farmer, and financier of Cornwall.
A compact column reflecting on the new year and human motives. It muses on resolutions and the idea that missteps can become chances, noting that drives and temptations persist even in hardship.
The Animal Trap Company of America paid an extra dividend of 3.50 per preferred share in Lititz, with December 24 as payment date for holders on record December 23. The board also approved back dividends totaling 4 387 1 2 per share and the regular quarterly dividend.
N Howard Gingrich president of Farmers National Bank dies at home. Mary Oscar Howard’s three year old dies of croup. John S Kauffman, prominent butcher, dies at East Main Street home. Lancaster County Poultry and Pet Stock show in Linden Hall gym hosts entries including Madison Square Garden winners. About 100 attend the annual association banquet. Lititz high school lyceum features Sophomore girls song The Lititz Suffragettes. Stork brings a baby boy to Edward and wife. Lititz basketball defeats F M Crescents 46 16 at Linden Hall. New Year’s Eve game by Shanahan five of Harrisburg. Local bird census records 23 species and 800 birds north of town. Lititz Fire Committee meeting at Sturgis House next Monday. Knights of the Golden Eagle fair opens Wednesday, runs through Saturday.
Fifty years ago on December 31 1888 Elmore residents attend a show at Bamberger's Hall where a famed illusionist will make a lady vanish. A coal car accident near Hess' coal yard last week ended with the car tipping from a trestle and the brake man escaping unharmed. Citizens are reminded of the upcoming election for two mem-ents.
I woke before Christmas with no snow on the street and planned a lone retreat in an abandoned cabin. I built a fire, read Dickens, dreamed of Lititz, and ate from a small basket before trudging back to town, vowing next year to stay home despite the spirit of the season.
ROTHSVILLE and surrounding areas feature families visiting relatives during holidays. The Jerusalem Lutheran Church will hold its annual Congregational Meeting on Saturday January 2 at 2 PM. A wedding dinner honors Warren Buch at the Allen Bulmer residence with many Lititz Lincoln Ephrata and Rothsville families in attendance.
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