Evangelistic Campaign Drawn to a Close in Lititz Moravian S. S. Chapel
The Moravian Sunday School evangelistic services led by Rev. Dr. Ullom near closure with sermons praised as masterful and plans for remaining meetings noted. A men’s gathering drew a large crowd, with a women’s session scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Concerted calls urged Christian commitment and featured memorable lines from Ullom. Also reported are fundraising efforts by Lutherans for Soldiers and Sailors Welfare, the Harrisburg district conference at Reading, coal shortages delaying Lexington Union Sunday School reopening, and editor P. Gray Meek praising national flour policy and citizen sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weichsel
Akron
Harrisburg
United Evangelical A Church
Reading
Highbood Court Streets
Harper
John B. Fasnacht
Trinity U. E. Church
Lexington Union Sunday School
Army and Navy Notes from Lititz and beyond
War correspondence from Lititz covers letters from local servicemen in France and Texas. John Stiffel and Charles Frederick report helmeted troops, souvenir handkerchiefs, and holiday snacks. Raymond Barr, corporal in the Medical Corps, shares army life, motor camp anecdotes, and church singing, while a Virginia farmyard mystery prompts a poisoning scare near a local chicken yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Barr
Reading
Raymond Barr
Sour Lake
Texas
57Th Infantry
U. S. Regulara
Barr
Columbus
Ohio
San Antonio
Methodist
Baptist
Caroline Grosh
Coal Scarcity Eases Slightly as Demand Remains Strong
Local coal dealers report prices lower than this winter with many orders for future delivery. Despite several carloads arriving, demand outstrips supply as coal moves to other hard hit areas and residents stock up for next winter. State fuel administrator William Potter says residents may buy in warmer months, coal must be cleaner and dryer. L B Mearig mourns a small brown dog killed by suspected poison. dog ate tainted meat on a suspected poisoner’s premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Gray Meek
Bellefonte ‘‘Democratic Watchman
Meek
Fle
William Potter
Potter
L. B. Mearig
Agricultural Notes Highlight Hay Shortage and Fodder Tips
Farmers report hay scarcity with corn fodder selling at seven to eight cents per bundle. Shredded fodder yields better livestock intake. Andrew Gochenauer keeps a champion ram weighing over 240 pounds but plans to dispose of it to avoid potential injuries to children. An acre of unharvested corn near Neffsville attracts crows and field mice gnawing at tied shocks, while labor shortages hinder gathering. Ice on wheat fields worries farmers, thawing freezing may harm roots. damage, if any, remains uncertain and largely speculative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Gochenauer
Mr. Gochenaur
Brethren Home
Neffsville
Corn Cob Pipes and Hog Markets Highlight Local Farm News
The article notes corn cob pipe prices rising to eight cents each, with best cobs from Oklahoma and mostly produced in Missouri. It reports a busy butchering season, listing hog weights from local farmers, and contrasts past and current pork prices. Tobacco drying conditions and potential lawsuits over contracts are discussed, along with movers of tobacco to Lancaster and York by truck. Flooding from Spring Creek, including Springs Park, is described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Missouri
C. H. Franck
Warwick Township
Kissel Hill
Henry Eitnier
William Todd
Jonas Weigart
Ezra Hitnier
Harry Franck
Levi Yerger
Lancaster
York
Joe Bucher
Lime Rock
J. W. Brackart
A. E. Lane
Clay
Lititz High Boys Edge Annville in Thriller 39 to 31
Lititz High School defeated Annville High 39 to 31 in a tight Friday night regional game. The halftime score was 12 to 11 with Annville leading, then Lititz surged using strong second half defense led by Bru Baker who hit six field goals and Kreiter who made 13 of 19 free throws. Rouhland led the visitors in scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz High School
Annville
Bega
Ruhl
Brubaker
Kreiter
Rouhland
Lititz
CG. Bruba
P. Brubaker
G. Keath
Annville High
Wagner
F. Rebland
McClure
Miller
Myerstown High Team Faces Return Match Friday
Myerstown High travels to Linden Hall gymnasium on Friday for a return game after last week’s 47 to 17 defeat. Washington’s birthday Friday prompts a strong local turnout as the high school team aims to rebound in a fast contest against a very capable Myerstown squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myerstown
Washington
Linden Hall
United in Holy Matrimony in West Orange Street Parsonage
On Saturday evening at 8 o'clock Rev F A Weichsel united in marriage Mr Irvin I Seiverling of Ephrata and Miss Alma Ressler daughter of Mrs Ella Ressler of Rothsville with the full ring ceremony of the Lutheran church. There were no attendants. At 9 o'clock Rev officiated at the Lutheran parsonage West Orange Street this borough uniting John Z Seibert east of Brunnerville and Lily S Eberly daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Eberly of Durlach with no attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Weichsel
West Orange Street
Irvin I. Seiverling
Ephrata
Alma
John Z. Seibert
Brunnerville
Lillie S. Eberly
E. B. Eberly
Durlach
A Perfect Day Notes and Provisions Near end of Day
A fragmented wartime column reflects a chaotic day with a boss’s mood, late orders, and patriotic reminders. It blends social the wartime home front cues with sharp lines about shortages, budgets, and sales. The Lititz Clothing & Shoe Store advertises bargains on ladies and men's footwear and urges thrift and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz Clothing & Shoe Store
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Maia
Cedar
Zartman's Store
Crosland
S. S
Unirep Evangelical
IS. S
Nellsville
Warwick
THE
Reformed Church
U. S
George B. Raezer
Untrep Beeruren
Brunnervilly U. B
Mennonite
Hammer Creek
Kauffman’s
Church OF the Brethren
Middle Creek
Petersburg
Manheim
Army and Navy Notes
Thad
Stiffel
Centre Street
John
France
Co. B
Charles Frederick
HE. A. Sturgis” Bakery
Cleveland
Plain Dealer
B. P. Forbes
Forbes Chocolate Company
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Forbes
Ideal Chocolate
William Kissinger
Kissinger
Springs ‘Park
Myerstown High
Seiverling—Kessler
Seibert Eberly
Harape
Grosh
Oak
Kershey & Gibbel
Lawrence Kk. Grosh
Jacob J. Grosh
Bell Phone
Craine
Wallons
Weseld
M. K. Hoke
Penryn
Paoka
Ast Record Office
Anted Sone Bne
J.B. Young
Orange St
New Broad St
Isaau Bk
Kobroth
Arle
A.R Keller Spruce
Litha
Gove Record
Record” Office
Inow Ts
B. E. Schnerer Prece Street
Lincoln Ave
Anni Howard Helman
Broad St
All Vivinity
Nui
BIL J
Tee
Estella Groscel
Main St
E. K. Zartman
Brubaker Roller
Retail Merchants Association
Eastman Kodaks
Lititz Jeweler
New York State
R. N. Wolfe
Main Street
Piantz Bros.’ Ie Sale
Wilburs
Servus
Pfantz Bros
Pfautz Bros
C. R. Miller’s Department Store
Sun Shine
Sousa
Harry Lauder
Victrola
Victor Records
Lititz Bookstore
East Main Street
W. M. Scott, Propr
Spruce Street
D. G. Meller
I M.ewacker
Bluty
EL New Street
Mus
Lizzie Shue
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