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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1933
Page
1
A Garden Spot post review praises a Legion presented musical comedy Are You Wilde by Wheeler production. The plot features a couple seeking a fortune and marriage attempts amid lively acting, with strong costumes and local cast contributions noted. A repeater show draws 15‑plus patrons seeking another performance.
Charles B. Ross and Miss Martha E. Riley both of Lancaster were married Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs on North Cedar Street in Caureh.
William J. McCoy son of Mr and Mrs Clarence McCoy of Eph rata and Miss Wleancre th daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph L Keith of Brannerville were married Sunday at match in Ephrata. They plan to reside in Branmerville.
Showers S teele y Showers, son of Mr and Mrs Adam Steely on Second Avenue, and Steely daughter of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Steely of East Main Street, wed at 7:30 PM Saturday in Moravian parsonage. Rev Byron E K Horne officiated with ring ceremony. Couple to live with bride’s parents for now.
Roller skating event scheduled for Saturday evening at LUTZ HALL features 10c and 20c admission.
The Hastern Star of Lancaster reported a dinner and bridge party at General Sutter Hotel. Miss Bertha Bart hosted a Valentine party and turkey dinner there. Linden Hall lost to Shippen School 41 to 27. Dr H K Cooper gave a health lecture to Reservoir Street School Mothers Group. Barton Sharp to speak to the High School Science Club. Rev J Harold Mumper attended Luther an Pastoral Association. High School Science Club to tour Vaccine Warms in Marietta with M Demmy. Mr and Mrs Rh Worley hosted a turkey dinner for W Worley 76. W Worley and guests listed. Mrs Eli Mastromatics reported birth of a son. Charles S Hess to preside at Lancaster Postoffice Building bee meeting with J Anderson speaking on age management of bees. M M Garman named notary public by Governor Y. Record notes butter 22c lb eggs 25c dozen. 1908 prices cited. Louis DiNunzio visits town with new orchestra Musical Pirates at Tebazi.
Borough Council plans to reduce the 1933 tax levy by one mill, possibly up to five mills. A five percent cut in all Borough employees' salaries is also anticipated. If approved, this would mark the third consecutive year of tax relief, with prior reductions in 1931 and 1932. The water system upgrades forced past years to raise funds, yet the town remains largely debt free with sinking fund reserves.
Lititz High surged for a surprising win over Columbia High 84 to 14 on the focal court. Columbia managed only two field goals as Lititz built a commanding lead early and held first place in a three way league tie after three games. West Lampeter also appears in the standings with recent losses. junior teams prepare for the final half as the league tightens.
An official notice states that applicants must apply at the focal office for details and that the closing date for applications is March 2.
Snowy morning caused several sledding mishaps with one serious crash near Millport. James Dukeman 13 and Raymond 11 were riding a sled that struck John Yerger’s car on Lincoln Avenue. James died later at Lancaster General Hospital while Raymond suffers severe injuries.
The Lititz school board unanimously approved a roughly ten percent salary reduction for teachers at the February meeting. Principal C. Demmy was re-elected at 2500 dollars, with rent 316 dollars paid by the board. The district faces drastic budget cuts to keep a 15 mill tax rate and plans to finance, bills totaling about 5,786 dollars were approved.
George Seidle, president of the Trafic Club of the Lancaster Manufacturers Association, spoke at Lititz Rotary Club about transportation needs and efforts to secure better rates and service for goods. Three visitors attended, two from Lancaster and one from Philadelphia.
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. on Second Avenue. The Dorcas Class of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will host a baked ham supper at the Fire House on Saturday with ham and cakes for sale and a bake sale.
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