Local farm changes and community updates in Roths ville area
Mr. Monroe Eckenroad will take charge of Ralph Hess farm at Roths ville in spring. Dick Graybill nicknamed Doc by friends. Miss Margaret Fleck named new stenographer at Meldor Knitting Mill, Albany NY. Rev. Jennings from North Carolina preaches countywide. Dr. Cuppy’s home sold to Frank Eby, possession Oct 1. Cuppy undecided on relocation. Willard Hershey opens barber shop on Front street. Theodore Stauffer forms a ten member jazz orchestra. Lincoln's birthday closures. Tonal banks closed Saturday. Spelling bee at Fairview school Feb 26 taught by Edna May Bushong. jitney from Lititz. Dorcas King's Daughters Circle plays The Dust of the Heart on March 6 and 7. Local stores pay 30 cents a dozen for eggs with prices expected to drop. Open winter boosts egg supply. electric lights in hen houses may affect production. Edward J Coldren operated on at Lancaster General Hospital after Friday admission. Michael Grazer to be operated on at the General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Eckenroad
Ralph Hess
Rothsville
Dick” Graybill
Doc
Margaret Fleck
Meldor
Albany
N. Y
Jennings
North Carolina
Fairview School
Brickerville
Edna May Bushong
Lititz
Philadelphia man photographs Wyomissing bank robbery scene
Harry Freiheiter, a Philadelphia merchant selling mill goods, arrived at Wyomissing twenty minutes after last Friday’s bank robbery. He borrowed a camera, captured images of the bank, and the next morning the North American published the photo. He declined five dollars for the service and was thanked by the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Freiheiter
Philadelphia
Wyomissing
Pure-Bred Calf Weighed 100 Pounds Birth
A full-bred Holstein bull calf weighing 100 pounds was born at the stable under Morris Broderick. The dam is pedigreed and the sire is owned by Amos Huber. The calf, pure white with black facial markings, is strong-boned and stands among county records for pedigreed ancestry. Frederick plans to raise the calf for breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Broderick
Amos Huber
Frederick
Central school idea gains traction at Lititz Farmers Institute
At Lititz Farmers Institute last Saturday officials discussed a big central school serving Lititz and surrounding communities. State Board of Education member recommended cooperation with nearby areas to create an economy driven central school. Dr Havener spoke on economical steer feeding, noting losses at the experimental farm, while M H McCallum and M H Good addressed fertility, drainage, lime and the federal farm loan. Eighth grade pupils sang as a high school quartet performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
State Board of Education
Farmers Institute
Farmers’ Institute
M H. McCullen
Wernersville
H. H. Favinger
State College
F. R. Forney
Department of Public Instruction
Harrisburg
H. Good
Manheim
Havener
M. H. McCallum
M. H. Good
Cable From Havana to Key West Under Lacy Supervision
Norman Lacy, son of Mrs. Ella Lacey, heads a Bell system project laying a Havana to Key West cable. The line will enable direct talks between Cuba and the United States. Lacy tests the line upon reaching Key West. He is a Lehigh graduate and Bell veteran. Also, Lititz to host Marietta next Friday after Edison junior high, with Feb. 18 home game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Lacy
Ella Lacey
Lacy
Bell Telephone District
Mississippi
Havana
Cuba
Key West
Florida
Norman
Mr. Lacy
Lititz High School
F. & M. Academy
Lehigh University
Bell Company
Marietta
Lititz High
Lititz
Edison Junior High
Tarrisburg
Tyrone Band Here on July 4
The Penn Shop Band of Tyrone with forty five members will perform on July 4. It includes many ex-Sousa men and is praised as one of the best in the state. Prof P F E Back endorses them and other musical leaders echo praise. The Spring Committee has sought them for years and finally secured the booking. J R Potterger led the group in town recently. Committee representatives secured the engagement to avoid disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Shop Band
Tyrone
P. FE. Back
J. R. Potterger
Illustrate Tonight features Brennan lecture at School House
Mr. W F Brennan nationally known business lecturer speaks at the School House auditorium Thursday evening February 1 or 2 at 8 o clock. Representing National Cash Register Company of Dayton Ohio he emphasizes ad construction store organization and retail methods with motion picture demonstrations. He recounts community development work in Dayton and its impact on the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Brennan
School House
United States
Canada
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Ohio
Brennan
Ohio Leity
Fresh fish quip halts sale at Lancaster door
An East End woman confronted a fish peddler at her door after reading about a fish car in Lancaster. He explained the fish were out of the water, prompting her sharp reply and decision not to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Lancaster
Lincoln the Man Born at Hodgenville Farm
A reflection on Abraham Lincoln as national exemplar of equal opportunity. The piece emphasizes his faith in God Christ Bible and humanity, noting his wisdom and patience will memorialize his memory with a personal presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemble Cabin
Hodgensville Farm
Abraham Lincoln
Christ
Lincoln
Fastnachts On The Menu In Lititz And Surrounding Area
Tuesday in Lititz marked Shrove Tuesday the eve of Lent with traditional fastnachts baked from simple dough. Local bakers sold large quantities as residents observed the custom where the last to rise is dubbed the fastnacht. An auto load from Wright bakery in New Holland reached S C Hassler and sold out. Bent F Lutz reported a 7 1/2 inch ice harvest from his dam, while town ice dealers saw no natural ice this season, hinting at reliance on artificial ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Wright
New Holland
S. C. Hassler
Bent
Damm
Farmers Institute to Be Held at Rothsville
The Thennual Farmers Institute will take place at Rothsville High School on Thursday evening February 24 and Friday afternoon and evening February 25. Speakers will discuss key farm-life topics, with a later issue to publish the full program and speaker names. An exhibition of farm products pastry and needlework by High School and liberal prizes will be awarded. An auto chain was lost between Lititz and Brickerville along the star route. If found notify Record office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thennual Farmers’ Institute
Rothsville
Lititz
Brickerville
Record Office
Frank Sturgis Conductor Leads Ridgway Special Trip
Mrs E L Garber accompanies the Ridgway Special to Florida with about a hundred county residents. Frank Sturgis, son of N D Sturgis, serves as conductor for the coaches. O H Shhenk directs the trip, visiting Washington Charlotte Columbia Jacksonville St Augustine Daytona Palm Beach Miami Lakefield St Peters burg Tampa Atlanta and Asheville. Birthday notes for local residents listed and St Pauls Lutheran church plans oyster supper Feb 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Garber
Florida
Lititz
Frank Sturgis
N. D. Sturgis
Frank
Lancaster County
O. H. Shhenk
South
Dixon Line
Washington
D. C
Charlotte
N. C
Columbia, D. C
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Daytona
Palm Beach
Miami
Lakefield
St. Petersburg
Tampa, Fla
Atlanta, Ga
Ashville
5. C
Greenfield Raws Evangelistic Meetings Begin February 20
Evangelistic meetings led by Rev John Greenfield and Addison Raws start Sunday February 20 and run ten days at the Moravian Chapel. Greenfield preaches a direct gospel message while Raws directs the choir and cornet. The pair are supported by Dr Paul Rader of Moody Church and have past praises from The S S Times for Raws work at Princeton and other gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Greenfield
Greenfield
Lititz
Addison Raws
Keswick
Whiting
N. J
Raws
Paul Rader
Moody Church
Chicago
S. S. Times
Princeton
Solotone Phonograph Co takes over Solotone Manufacturing
Local industry changes hands as Solotone Manufacturing Company, maker of phono graphs, is acquired by Solotone Phonograph Co. The new entity offers 7% preferred stock plus a bonus share of common stock for every two common shares. The Solotone Phonograph Co. lists 1727 Chestnut St Philadelphia as office and showroom. John A. Scott serves as president. The old firm reports a quarter of a million dollars in phonograph production underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solotone Manufacturing Company
Solotone Phonograph Co
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
John A. Scott
Oil Discovered Near Lititz On Owl Hill Farm
Oil prospects reported near Lititz as soil shows oilyness and barren areas where vegetation fails. Farmers' Oil Company worker notes drilling at nearby Seaman Place Lyndell and Neffsville stream oil flow. Further investigation planned at Owl Hill and Dillerville in Lancaster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Owlfill
I. B. Miller
Oil Company
Seaman Place
Lyndell
Miller Farm
Neffsville
Dillerville
Lancaster
Owl Hill
Residents Visit and Social Calls Across Lititz Area
Mrs Harry D Buchter spent days at Rothsville with her daughter while Mrs H H Beck traveled to Philadelphia and New York. East Petersburg’s John Asner visited his sister at the Moravian Home, and Walter Biemesderfer of Ephrata joined Clayton Keller for a Sunday visit. Over at Moravian Home, Miss Ella Smeltzer from Philadelphia spent weeks with her mother. Laura L. Miller, formerly of Pittsburgh, stayed with her mother on South Broad street. Reading’s Harry Weitzel visited his parents. his wife remained in town. Philip and Clinton Ganters from Reading Heights drove to Lititz to see Express Agent T. C. Heath and wife. Mary Snavely attended a First M. E. supper in Lancaster. Bethlehem Parochial School principal Henry Rominger brought his basketball team to Lititz to beat Linden Hall 40 to 28. Little Falls, N. Y. resident A J Stone and Scranton’s H B Hall visited Harlo Couch. Hall then drove to Pittsburgh. C S Loeffler hosted a fine dinner with friends and families including Gundrunt, George, Miller, and others. F H Stitzel of Reading and Mrs Stoudt debated a lengthy auto wait that amused all. Minnows Anna K Miller and Ameli Miller hosted guests from Millersville Normal School and Lititz. Miss Gilbert, leaving the Normal after forty years, plans South America. Rev Crosland and Miss Gilbert shared frontier world tales. Linden Hall hosted Rev Robert K Stansfield and family. he preached morning and evening and spoke on Moravian Missionary matters. The Stansfields’ visit featured fine music by Irene Kreider, Harry Baughey, and Victor Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D Buchter
Rothsville
H. H. Beck
Philadelphia
New York
John Asner
East Petersburg
Buck
Walter Biemesderfer
Ephrata
Clayton Keller
Hiram Ruhl
Fahnestock
Manheim
Harry Kepple
Clinton Ganter
Reading Heights
Lititz
T. CG. Heath
Henry Rominger
Bethlehem
Linden Hall
A. J. Stone
Little Falls
N. Y
H. B. Hall
Scranton
Harlo Couch
Hall
Pittsburgh
C. S. Loeffler
Charles A. Gundrunt
Charles
Ruth
May
Warren George
Grace
Sylvia
Paul
Anna K
Ameli Miller
Sa. Gilbert
Mary M. Moll
Millersville State Normal School
E. S. Crosland
Bessie T. Gingrich
Miss Gilbert
South America
Gilbert
Robert K. Stansfield
Stansfield
Moravian Prayer Union
North
Riverside
N. J
Moravian Church
Irene Kreider
Messrs
Harry Baughey
Victor Wagner
Funeral for 88-year-old Jacob Kitnier in Palmyra
Lititz relatives attended the funeral of Jacob Kitnier at Palmyra last Thursday. He died at his daughter Wattie Kleckner's home after two weeks of illness. Surviving are Aaron Hitnier of Lincoln, Reuben Eitmier of Lititz, Delilah Small of Reading, and Mary Seigrist of Lititz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Jacob Kitnier
Palmyra
Wattie Kleckner
Aaron Hitnier
Lincoln
Reuben Eitmier
Delilah Small
Reading
Mary Seigrist
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Willard Hershey
Denver
Hershey-Seaman
Front Street
Theodore Stauffer
Dorcas King's Daughters
Humpty Dumpty
Edward J. Coldren
Lancaster General Hospital
Michael Grazer
General Hospital
BIG Central
School For
Levi H. Rudy
Bate
Mr. Rudy
Chas. Birkenbine
Ellen S. Rudy
Levi Rudy
Albert
Fabin
N.Y
New Haven
Conn
Anna Kreider
Anna Meiskey
Broad Street
John Brubaker
Lincoln the Man
Frank Sturgis Conductor
Harry Wertsch
H.R. Wertsch
John Wertsch
Kreider
George Frederick
H. S Meiskey
J. W. G. Hershey
P. B. Bucher
Young Ladies
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
Greenfield-Raws
Frank M. Busser
Clay
Stanley Weit
Annetta Weit
Levi Zellers
Helen Zellers
Frank Weachter
Elsie Weachter
Carrie Weachter
William Weit
Chester Weit
Clarence Weit
James Weit
Levi Stief
George Stief
Ivan Stief
Minnie Stief
Paul Haverling
Allen Drybread
Hisenlehrs
Ammon Hollinger
Cramer
Erb
Levi Brubaker
Landis Huber
Samuel Kline
Harry Bucher
Graybill Minnich
Seed Leaf Association
Diller Groff
D. G. Withers
Harry Brombach
Hiram Brombach
Baker & Pfautz
Abram Huber
Abram Strickler
Benj. Miller
John Shhenk
Mary Snavely
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E
F. H. Stitzel
William Stoudt
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