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Lititz Record

Location

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1931

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Cashier Accused of $33,000 Theft at Akron National Bank

Akron National Bank cashier Larry D. Malsehnee, 35, allegedly confessed Tuesday afternoon to a $33,000 shortage over two years. He forged promissory notes to cover stock market losses while remaining in the bank office awaiting arrest. Bank directors stated the bank remains in excellent financial condition and depositors are unaffected.

Slarry D. Malsehnee Akron National Bank Akron Mulschneer

Birthday Party Honors Nine Year Old Dorothy Myers

Miss Dorothy Myers entertained many friends Saturday afternoon at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Myers in honor of her ninth birthday. Attending were Vera Krener Dorothy Yerger Marcella Engle Mangaret Sammel Ada Kling Phyllis Brenneman Arlene Hor generator Lois Burkholder Betty Kauffman Helen Frederick Ruth Robert Romaine and Raymond Myers Mrs Allert Kling and Mrs Sara Jenking. The afternoon featured games and refreshments.

Dorothy Myers Harry Myers Vera Krener Dorothy Yerger Marcella Engle Mangaret Sammel Ada Kling Phyllis Brenneman Arlene Hornberger Lois Burkholder Betty Kauffman Helen Frederick Ruth Robert Romaine Raymond Myers Allert Kling Sara Jenking

Legion Meeting Tonight at Garden Spor Post 56

The American Legion Post 56 holds its regular meeting tonight with important topics to discuss. Refreshments by Chef Weitzel and a cordial welcome for all comrades. Rev Harry Swartz invites members to Broad Street M E Church services Sunday. caravan departs Home at 6 30 PM. Members with cars asked to provide transportation.

Spor American Legion Chef Weitzel Malion Harry Swartz Chaplin Broad Street M. E Lancaster

Missionary Society Attends St Pauls Lutheran Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of St Pauls Lutheran Church met at Mrs Hiram Holtzhouse home Tuesday evening with 19 present. The program on Missions in India included talks by several members and a scripture reading led by all. Business notes set the Bethesda Leper Hospital baking rolling for Feb 19 and participation in World's Day of Prayer Feb 20.

Woman’s Missionary Society of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Hiram Holtzhouse India Frank Longenecker Mary Longenecker W. K. Lockhart Ralph Hornberger D. G. Witmyer W. R. Sammel Charles Bare Herr Fred Spinner Elwood Furlow Bethesda Leper Hospital D. A. Zimmerman

Osteopaths Elect Lancaster Leader At Annual Meeting

Dr. George Gerlach of Lancaster was elected president of the Lancaster County Osteopathic Society at the annual election and banquet held at the General Sutter Hotel. Other officers include Dr. Harry J. Herr of Lititz as vice president and Dr. A. E. Kegerreis of Lancaster as secretary treasurer. An advisory committee and finance committee were named, with about forty attendees at the event.

George Gerlach Lancaster Lancaster County Osteopathic Society General Sutter Hotel L. €. Mook Harry J. Herr Lititz A. E. Kegerreis Herr Alice Swift J. Mook D. &. McGraw

Olivers lose tight finish to Quarryville in county game

Lititz Olivers battles Quarryville in a close County Basketball League affair in Latz Hall. Terry of Quarryville hit the decisive basket in the final seconds to give Quarryville an 80 to 28 victory.

Lititz Olivers Latz Hall Quarryville Terry Cornwall Lutz Court Mangin Art Leed Jack Horn Lancaster Marietta Big 5 Brownstown Iscals Fast Easton Pals Easton Pennsylvania Frank Grube Chicago White Sox Collins Shanberger Grube Lafayette Blair Hall W. Seminski F. Seminski St. Johns’ College N. Y

Firefighters Host Reunion and Smoker at Wire Hall

Tititts Fire Company No 7 entertained about 200 members and guests at its annual reunion and smoker in Wire Hall last Wednesday night. The program featured vocal solos by Theodore P. Stantfer and fire company orchestra music led by Roy Himmelberg. Emory P. Wagner served as toastmaster with remarks from Lancaster County officials and Lancaster community leaders. Gifts were presented for past year achievements.

Tititts Fire Company Wire Hall Theodore P. Stantfer Fire Company Orchestra Roy Himmelberg Emory P. Wagner Lititz John G. Landis Bareuille Lancaster County Firemen’s Association A. R. Staatter Palmyra Lebanon County Francis E. Soule Coatesville Chester County Paul Z. Knier Manheim Lancaster County T. R. Shenk Neffsville Claude A. Ville Lancaster Isadore H. Neuman George Kuhlman Geo. F. K. Erisman

Birthday luncheon honors Miss Verna Risser Linden St

Entertains at surprise birthday luncheon Sunday evening in Linden Street home. Esther Erb was guest of honor with a group that included Misses Esther Erb Verna Risser Blanche Brubaker Mary Huber Helen Risser and Messrs Walter Coble Daniel Kreider Willis Keifer Clem Wenger Clay Miller and Mr and Mrs Clayton Peifer. Games and refreshments followed a pink themed table setting.

Verna Risser Linden St Esther Erb Miss Risser Blanche Brubaker Mary Huber Helen Risser Walter Coble Daniel Kreider Willis Keifer Clem Wenger Clay Miller Clayton Peifer

Lodge Boosters Meet With Lititz Springs Council

The Lancaster County Boosters Association of the Order of Independent Americans will hold a monthly meeting with the Lititz Springs Council No. 197 tomorrow at 8 in the lodge hall. Members are urged to attend for a planned program.

Lancaster County Boosters’ Association of the Order of Independent Americans Lititz Springs

Society Meets Tonight at United Brethren Church

The Missionary Society meets this evening at 7 30 at 500 E Main Street. Mrs E Ehrhart hosts and leads devotions with Mrs Wilson Gibbes in charge of the meeting.

The Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church E. Ehrhart E. Main Street Wilson Gibbes Ehrhart

Church Notes Highlight Lutheran Sunday School Attendance

36 scholars attended St Pauls Lutheran Sunday School every Sunday in 1930. Frank H. Longenecker was elected President of St Pauls Lutheran Church Council. Ralph Weir and John W Brubaker named officers. Moravian and Brethren churches feature sermons by Rev Crosland and Rev Snader with upcoming business meetings and social events.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Sunday School Frank H. Longenecker St. Paul's Lutheran Church Council Ralph Weir John W. Brubaker Jacob B. Heinzer Elmer EH. Bomberger

Moravian Church elects board officers and staff

The Moravian Church board of trustees lists President D P Bricker Vice President W J Grube Secretary Louis Huebener Treasurer Paul Bomberger Financial Secretary William Zeller. Victor Wagner is reappointed choir director, Mrs Kenneth Witmyer organist, Eugene Kreider janitor and sexton.

The Moravian Church D. P. Bricker W. 3. Grube Louis Huebener Paul Bomberger William Zeller Victor Wagner Kenneth Witmyer Eugene Kreider

Tobacco Growers To Meet In Lancaster Monday

The Lancaster County Tobacco Growers Association holds its regular monthly meeting in the Farm Bureau rooms at the Federal Building Lancaster on Monday at 2 P M. The group plans to address the marketing problem and Mor Walrath of the German Potash Syndicate will discuss tobacco fertilizers. A $50 used piano is offered at Young's Music House Lititz Pa. ad.

Lancaster County Tobacco Growers’ Association Farm Bureau Rooms Federal Building Lancaster Mor, Walrath Young’s Music House Lititz

Former Lititz Student Named Honorary Scientist Leader

Dr. Ira F. Zartman, Lititz High School graduate and Muhlenberg College faculty member, was elected to an honorary scientific fraternity at the University of California. The honor marks the highest achievement for merit in science and liberal arts. Zartman, born at Zartman’s Mull near Lexington, is well known locally.

Lititz Fingally University of

Unoner High Names Third Jod Honor Students

Lititz High School lists honor students by grade. Juniors include Dorothy Lauver Dorothy Zartman Edith Diehm Ruth Dissing er Helen Snyder Clyde Myers. Freshmen Mildred Gangner Jane Miller Lena Risser Wilmer Eby Lloyd Grayhill John Hertz Robert Lutz. 8th Grade Mildred Brockmy er Janet Eby Margaret Erline Helen Farrand Edith Kreider Olive Snyder Dorothy Spickler Mary Summy Evelyn Zimmerman Chester Howard. 7th Grade Arlene Demmy Rachel Hackman Mildred Lefevre Mildred Young Kathryn Peiffer Lloyd Burkhart Robert Gangner Robert Hackman.

Lititz High School Brubaker Dorothy Lauver Dorothy Zartman Atrice Bomberger Helen Earhart Mary Koch Loretta Mellinger Sonhomores Edith Diehm Ruth Dissinger Helen Snyder Clyde Myers Mildred Gangner Jane Miller Lena Risser Wilmer Eby Lloyd Grayhill John Hertz Robert Lutz Mildred Brockmyer Janet Eby Margaret Erline Helen Farrand Edith Kreider Olive Snyder Dorothy Spickler Mary Summy Evelyn Zimmerman Chester Howard Arlene Demmy Rachel Hackman Mildred Lefevre Mildred Young Kathryn Peiffer Lloyd Burkhart Robert Gangner Robert Hackman

Loyal Workers' Class elects officers in Brethren Sunday School

The Loyal Workers' Class of the Brethren Sunday School met at Mrs. John Peiffer's home and elected officers including President Minnie Longenecker, Vice President Jizzie Hershey, Secretary Augusta Reber, Treasurer Magigie Peiffer, Teacher Mary Bruckhart, Assistant Teacher Lizzie Hershey, and various committee members. The next meeting is set for the last Thursday in April at Ella Miley's home.

Loyal Workers’ Class The Brethren Sunday School John Peiffer Minnie Longenecker Jizzie Hershey Augusta Reber Magigie, Peiffer Mary Bruckhart Lizzie Hershey Emma Houshner Maria Keller Lizzie Walters Margaret Peiffer Bertha Minnich Ella Meiley Ella Neidermyer Mary Snagely Ella Miley

Dixie Singers Delight Large Audience at School

The Dixie Jubilee Singers performed the fourth number of the High School star course in the auditorium drawing a large audience. Plantation melodies and spirituals charmed listeners with costumed specials including "Old Black Joe" and "The Party" offering strong renditions. Auction Sale on Saturday Feb 14 at 1:30 PM at Scott's old store room features a large variety of merchandise.

Dixie Jubilee Singers Joe Scott

Local items list moves and social notes from Lancaster area

Clarence Page moves to Mrs. C Kaufman on S Spruce Street. Several families host visits in Lancaster area including Eckert, Kauffman, Frederick, Pfautz, and Eberly households. Young People Council to meet at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Various minor injuries and school illnesses reported. Health Centre records fourteen babies. two new registrations. Spring recess at Lowell Stonge’s home. Local ads for work shoes conclude.

Clarence Page Hast Front Street C. Kauffman S. Spruce Street Nathaniel Eckert Lancaster General Hospital Isaac Kauffman Brunnerville Elmer Frederick Town Harry Pfautz Rothsville Preston Kilgore Lancaster Kauffman Joseph Harris Elmer Eberly Reading Jacob Eberly Five Mile House Googlevile Young People’s Council District 9 St. Paul's Lutheran Church John Mummert J. C. Brubaker Emma Enck Lexington Virginia Grosh East Main Street Elsie Steinmetz Zion Home Pleasant View Fire Company Frank Kopp Spain J. F. Longenecker Vernon H. Wolfskill Mohnton Samuel P. Wolfskill Carl Wolfskill Reamstown H. L. Heiser Ray Derr Russel Derr Denver C. E. Longenecker Eugene, Jr Grand View Heights Paul Hoffman Lester R. Long Lowell Stonge University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Local residents noted visiting and travel over weekend

Mrs Emma Wertsch spent a week with family in Hopeland. Herbert Longenecker, a State College student, is home for mid year recess. Several others, including Charles Getz from Quinton Rack's building to Denver and Paul Sturgis from Tuckahoe, N J, visited relatives. A flu illness affected Carl Bachman. Various locals and students, including Verna Hertzler and Mildred Deardorff, were in town or at home over the weekend. The Rev I T Kline attended a ministerial meeting in Harrisburg.

Herbert Longenecker State College Charles Getz Quinton Rack Denver Paul Sturgis Tuckahoe N. J F. E. Schramm Nazareth B.S. Crosland FW. Stengel Winston- Salem N. C E. Randthaler Francis C. Huber Philadelphia Edgar Enck East Orange Ella Stark Lancaster Anna Sttark H. €. Musselman Landisville Lititz Charles Pfautz Carl Jacobs Bachman Cedar Street Easton George McGuigan Red Lion D. A. Zimmerman N. G. Bachman Verna Hertzler Jefferson Hospital Bachman Roy Kneeburge San Roen Strasburg Paul Penn William Tunmes Martin Dengler Harrisburg Clarence Dengler Wallace Leibig Stricklertown H. A. Seaber IT. J. Kline

Entertaining Sunday Hosts Include Many

Entertainer Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Bushong welcomed a group on Sunday including Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Wiker and Spencer Wiker, Ardmore’s Miss Louise Hencock, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Graybill and children Dorothy and Nancy, Mr. Fink of Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mentzer and children Victor and Lloyd, Mrs. Sue Mentzer, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bomberger and daughter Christine of Lebanon, and Miss Grace Bushong and Miss Beatrice Hess of Rothsville.

S. E. Bushong Clayton Wiker Spencer Wiker Louise Hencock Ardmore Rufus Graybill Dorothy Nancy Fink Lancaster Wm. Mentzer Victor and Lloyd Sue Mentzer Earl Bomberger Christine Lebanon Grace Bushong Beatrice Hess Rothsville

Linden Hall Alumnae Plan Winter Meeting and Social

Linden Hall notes report the Alumnae Association will hold a winter meeting and social in the school parlors next Thursday at 7 30. The basketball team plays Shippen School tomorrow and Penn Hall of Chambersburg on Monday at Litits. Six new pupils have registered from Pittsburgh Plainfield Detroit and Worcester. Rev F E Schramm missionary from Nicaragua spoke at the Moravian Church and addressed the girls at the vesper service.

Linden Hall Shippen School Penn Hall of Chambersburg Litits Pittsburgh Plainfield N. J Detroit Mich Worcester Mass F. E. Schramm Nicaragua Moravian Church

Supper Saturday Night by King's Helpers at St Pauls

The King's Helpers' Class of St Paul’s Lutherans will hold a sauerkraut and roast pork supper Saturday night from 4 30 to 7 30 in the Fire House. Your children’s hands are eager for musical training. Buy 2 Piano from Young's Music House Lititz Pa 2a.

King’s Helpers St. Paul’s Lutherans Young’s Music House Lititz

League Plans Smoker and Dance for Young Men's Business League

The Young Men's Business League announces a big smoker tomorrow at 6 PM in League rooms with lunch, bridge, 500, pinochle, cribbage and pool tournaments. A short business meeting precedes fellowship, with six to seven weeks of tournaments and more smokers planned. a card party and dance is set for February 17 at General Sutter Hotel with details to follow.

Young Men’s Business League General Sutter

Lititz Rotary hears high school band concert in hotel

Rotarians welcomed members of Lititz High School band and orchestra at a Tuesday night meeting in the General Sutter Hotel. The band entered in new uniforms, played several pieces, and the orchestra followed with a well received concert. A birthday cake for Eugene Long, baked by hotel kitchens and a surprise from Mrs. Long, was shared with club members.

Lititz

Spelling Bee Planned at St. Peter’s Lutheran Sunday School

The Golden Rule Glass of St. Peter's Lutheran Sunday School will hold a spelling bee next Thursday evening at 7 30 in the Neffsville Firs Hall. There will be two spelling classes and one general information class. Three prizes will be awarded to each class. A program of recitations and musical numbers is planned with refreshments on sale.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Sunday School Neffsville Firs Hall

Conference for Young People in Districts 8 and 9 Held

The Young People's Councils of Districts 8 and 9 plan a conference on Young People's Materials and Methods at the Reformed Church in Manheim on Tuesday. An afternoon session at four and an evening session at seven will run for youths, leaders, superintendents and pastors with Dr Paul Limbert, Young People's Superintendent, leading.

Reformed Church Manheim Paul M. Limbert

Bishop Rondthaler Dies At His North Carolina Home

Rt Rev Edward Rondthaler 88 longtime Moravian Church Bishop for 40 years died of bronchial pneumonia at his Winston Salem home. Born Schoeneck July 24 1842 he was named for his father and grandfather both Moravian ministers. His son Rev Howard Rondthaler is president of Salem College. He visited Lititz for Moravian events and Linden Hall and preached to Linden Hall graduates on a past visit.

Edward Rondthaler Moravian Church Winston-Salem N. C Rondthaler Schoeneck Howard Rondthaler Salem College Bishop Rondthaler Lititz Linden Hall Linden Halls

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Akron Bank Legion Optician Lincoln Big Easton Loral Elizabeth Garber Eve Seaber Ethel Wike Marie Grunenberger Miss Garber Mildred Eicker Anna Rose Mary Bowman Arlene Leeking Sarah Sturgis Evelyn Snagely Catherine Seitzinger Catherine Guchenaur Evelyn Stark Ena Crosland Tie T. E. Wopver Sammel Caleb Bucher Crarryville Church of the Brethren Pasto Bible Cross St. Luke’s Reformed Church Davyn Snader Center Street Church Board Unoner U. S Goodyear West Army Jdast Grube’s Emma. Wertsch Ily Hopeland League North Carolina Scott’s Book Store
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