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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1937
Page
9
The Lititz Red Cross chapter and townspeople raised nearly a thousand dollars for flood relief, about twice the Lititz committee’s target. The record sum follows last year’s $800 and clothing donations, with concern over Ohio floods feeding Mississippi levee fears. Lititz residents celebrate their generous response and community spirit.
Mr. Hull of the Penna Power and Light Co notes domestic electric service saves time on wash day. He says electric washers bott mangle cut labor, allowing many homes to finish washing and ironing by Monday noon with less back breaking labor.
Brief notes reflect February as the shortest month with Groundhog Day and seasonal cues. Observances such as Fasnacht and Shrove Tuesday point to pre Lent customs while days slowly lengthen signaling spring’s approach.
The American Starch Company president confirmed financial difficulties by sending settlement letters to creditors offering 20 cents on the dollar. Local tobacco buyers report 90 percent of the 1911 crop sold. a Cincinnati tobacco firm ordered about half a barrel at seven dollars per gallon. Community events include a Knights of the Golden Eagle parade, a sleigh ride for H A Meiskey’s workers, bowling at Hotel Rossmere, and Linden Hall Seminary’s Dickens birthday tableaux. The Lititz team lost to Moravian College 28 to 14. Millersville A C visit is noted.
The Springs water runs high while butcher Jacob Hertzler opens a meat store near the railroad depot. John F Evans and Benjamin Lutz sold a carload of cows at Pottsville last week. Few 1886 tobacco crops have been bought locally. The Lititz Lyceum had no meeting last Friday due to members attending Millersville exercises. the usual meeting will occur this evening.
Witty list of life loves contrasts the value of possessions with social bonds. The speaker jokes that even a kind person may be unfavored by those who deal with him, using an undertaker as a sharp example of unwanted business.
William F. Brossman was named president for his 26th term at the Denver and Eph rata Telephone and Telegraph Co. annual meeting in Ephrata. D E Eaby was re elected vice president and general manager. Receipts rose by 11818.07 from 1935 with 459 installations and 217 disconnections. Patrons served reached 3824 and the 6 percent dividend was paid. Debt lowered by 8000.
The Lutz family band from town will perform brass quartet music and play musical saws at the Evangelical Congregational Church, Rothsville, in connection with a Christian Endeavor Rally Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon.
The Winner Sunday School class met at Loretta Brown home with members Mary Fassnacht Martha Wissler Ruth Mumma Pauline Granger Esta Haines Lida Haines Mae Kern and Loretta Brown present. Mr and Mrs Jacob G Conrad celebrated forty first wedding anniversary with turkey dinner for family including Conrad relatives and neighbors. A Red Cross appeal raised 18.40 at St Pauls Evangelical, and Leroy Mumma hosted a dinner for local friends. A turkey supper is planned at Rothsville Lutheran Social Hall on Feb 6 from 5 to 9.
The Sunday School at St Pauls E C Church gave a gift of money to Emerson Leib, former superintendent of the school for 35 years. Leib thanks the school members for the thoughtful gesture. A supper and assorted foods will be sold by the Ladies Aid Society to raise funds.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. F. Kauffman and Mrs. Bertha Rincer with son Donald of Lancaster visited Mr. and Mrs. George Biemesderfer. Mrs. Cyrus Dohner and Kathryn Dohner visited Mr. and Mrs. Hart Dohner. Mrs. Alice Ober, Mrs. Norman Ober and son Russel visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shenenberger.
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