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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1931
Page
4
The Lititz Record shows its printing and editorial team and lists the Lititz office address and subscription rate of 1.50 dollars per year. The record identifies editors J. R. Johnson and E. D. Fulweiler and notes second class matter status at the Lititz post office.
A central town fire threat last Thursday morning underscores the need for strict storage regulations. Officials urge clearing out clutter and oily rags from out of the way spaces and using proper precautions to prevent future spontaneous fires.
The Golden Jubilee observed last week worldwide marks fifty years since Dr. Francis E. Clark organized the first Christian Endeavor society in a Portland Maine Congregational Church. The movement has spread globally with over twenty million participants and four million members across eighty denominations.
The Junior class presents a romantic comedy in three acts titled Once In a Lifetime at 8 p.m. in the High School auditorium under Miss Nelda Spatz. Cast includes Jeff Ross Mahlon Groff Emily Sylvia Longenecker and others. gypsy and village scenes feature music by the High School orchestra. Reserved seats go on sale at Moyer's Drug Store Wednesday and Thursday.
The Lititz Delphi society held a banquet at the General Hotel honoring its 10th anniversary. President and toastmistress Wm H Muth reviewed the chapter’s history, trips, and meetings. Performers included Sammel, Eck, and Miss Esther Art. Miss Mary Hichener offered humor. solos by Miss Dorfiksch accompanied by a piano.
The Lititz chapter held a program led by Miss Tenhardt with committee members Miss Anna K. Miller Mrs. Mary Dengate and Mrs. Sara K. Jenkins in charge. Attendees included Mrs. W. H. Muth Mrs. Martin Muth Mrs. Norman Badorf and numerous named members and guests.
The Moravian Church Men’s Missionary Society held its 56th anniversary with Rev. F. M. Shramm of Nicaragua as speaker. Shramm, on furlough, spoke on natives and missions, while officers were elected and multiple donations announced.
The note argues that glory costs happiness and pleasure costs health while favor comes at the expense of independence, reflecting a dated philosophical view on personal tradeoffs.
A reflection attributed to Burke notes a degree of delight, sometimes even a considerable one, in observing the real misfortunes and pains of others. The observation highlights a paradox in human temperament and empathy reported in the era's discourse.
Travel writer B. J. Cooper notes Sicily remains Europe’s most persistent land of superstition comparing it with the Balkans. All Souls Day holds special mythic power as spirits roam, transform into ants, and households seal doors and windows at night to keep the dead out.
Rothamstead researchers report red poppies in soil samples from a partly weedy field produce many weed seeds. Pots of one quarter square foot yielded more than 140 poppy seedlings after years of watering. Extrapolating to an acre suggests a large population of poppy seeds in such soils.
Church groups plan community suppers with simple menus to raise funds while feeding attendees. Recipes feature baked ham with barbecue sauce, corn casserole, beans, cole slaw, cucumber relish, bread, pudding, and mince pie. Menus emphasize economical, nourishing fare and broad appeal to congregations.
A recipe note states one large Fig Pudding serves twelve to fifteen people while three quarts Fresh Cucumber Relish serves fifty, indicating portions for a banquet or large gathering.
In a quick New York scene J. Pierpont Morgan spots a Vermeer and prices it at 100000 dollars. The art dealer and critic George S Hellman note the elder Morgan’s keen eye, predicting the painting could fetch at least 250000 today, highlighting Morgan’s instinct and value judgment.
The article describes in vivid terms how Africans in southwest Africa use mixtures of animal fats and red earth for body paint and hair styling, while betel nut chewing among Nigerians is noted as widespread. It cites a Druggist article asserting over 19 million Nigerians chew betel nut, staining teeth red and affecting beauty.
The Commercial Advertiser noted that John Jacob Astor sent the Beaver to China during Jeffer son embargo, claiming a mandarin needed transport home. The ruse supposedly netted about 200000 dollars, as the tiny four ton vessel sailed despite broad shipping restrictions.
Deer shed their antlers every year between January and March. New antlers take about four months to grow to full size, reaching near August. Dropped antlers reveal rough bone pedicles on the skull, later covered by skin as growth starts. Healthy elk or caribou antlers can grow at least one third inch per day once started.
An elder Chinese itinerant for 28 years collects coins by piercing cheeks with skewers and holding a large wooden gong named Duddlies Bar. He stands before homes until a family member offers payment. if accepted he moves on, else he stays to demand more.
A description of the Chelengk or plume of triumph awarded to Lord Nelson after his Nile victory, noted as a diamond aigrette given by the sultan of Turkey. It claims the insignia is now the property of the British nation and marks a rarity as the highest Motiamundian honor awarded to a non Islamic recipient.
Alias subpoenas command defendants to appear before Lancaster judges in March 1931 to show cause why Bertha H. Kready, Georgie Bell Traylor, Johanna Sterbach, and Caroline E. Mullen should not be divorced from their spouses. Sheriff notices list dates March 10 to March 16 with 10 o clock morning appearances.
William Buchele files for divorce. alias subpoena issued by Sheriff to Emilie Buchele in January 1931 term. Proceeding names Pp. P. Dat tisman, Sheriff and Wise, Pp. Dattis man.
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