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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1935
Page
9
The article reflects on twenty five years of the Boy Scouts movement, noting Lititz has hosted scout troops for sixteen of those years. It praises local leadership and committees and encourages youths and leaders to pursue citizenship, character, and stronger future groups as older scouts graduate.
Dr. de Schweinitz paid tribute to Lititz residents at the Anniversary Lovefeast of the Moravian Church. Samuel Rock and Emma Rock had been recalled from Alaska for medical reasons but left again when replacements could not sustain the mission. Rock, urged by the church, telegrammed his consent and began the perilous return to Alaska. The trip involved Eskimo guides, harsh conditions, and rescue by native allies, illustrating a steadfast refusal to abandon service.
Death ends the life of Squire Derr a picturesque figure and kindly man who served as justice of the peace for 44 years and remained in public life for generations helping many through the years.
The report covers a sleigh collision near New Slaven with Edward S Sturgis and wife tossed from the sleigh and the horse continuing unhurt before capture. It also listsFarewell sermons from Rev B D Albright and Rev Zeigenius and a free turtle lunch at Rothsville. Other items include a Lititz wedding license, local real estate moves, school elections, a jubilee dinner in Lititz, and various community notes from the Lititz Warwick region.
The Lutz court hosted 11 games over Thursday to Sunday. Highlights include Legion 88 Columbia 34, Lititz Juniors with mixed results and triple ties in standings, Big Five 86 Lancaster Villagers 23, and Lititz Apostles 81 19 Rothsville A. G. The schedule also noted two more games planned, with Legion hosting New Holland tonight and Georgetown next Wednesday.
The article honors a longtime public figure whose calm guidance and steady presence defined his service. Though he has passed, memories of his quiet voice and daily work remain with those he served.
Twenty five years ago the first robin of the year was seen in town on Wednesday morning. Robins were noted along cedar trees near the Millport dam and in a winter cluster. A bevy of robins near Abram Meiskey's farm near Honeland did not respond to the Southland call.
An employee fell eight feet from a moving elevator last Friday noon at the corn starch factory, breaking his right wrist and injuring his head, hip, and ribs. Miss Katie Kreider also fractured her left forearm last Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Moffet and son Robert spent last Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Elam Getz of Millway. Joseph Strickler of Spruce Grove is visiting his daughter Mrs Mary Gainor. Mr and Mrs Elmer Hackman and son Richard and Miss Laurel Barry of Wilmington Del were guests of Mr and Mrs Isaac Brendle at Millway.
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