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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1933
Page
1
A public hearing by the House of Representatives draws school directors and residents from across the area. James N Rule and John T. J. Rule championed five proposed code features while opponents voice concerns.
A garbled birthday notice lists numerous individuals and families referenced by first names and partial surnames across several households. It mentions Jane Nancy Stoffy George Dennis Sheaffer Moe John Lusee Anna Ariene Harry Ri Berty and others linked to Eugene Nott and families in Ephrata with mixed spellings and unclear relations.
Fragmented OCR describes a crime at a park where a safe was opened and money taken. Names and details are garbled, with references to a burglary and a store safe contents. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable from the readable text.
The second Student Mop at the idol proved more successful than the first. Held in January at General Sutter, it attracted more than 100 rel and featured The Vagabonds providing music. Prizes were awarded and another event is planned for spring.
Public notice: roller skating session planned for Saturday evening with admission 10 cents for hall entry and 20 cents for skating. Organizers unspecified, location undetermined.
Lititz High heads to Ephrata to meet Wahrata Itish tose ers in a pivotal Class A game. Ephrata leads a tight three way race with Quarryyllic and Manheim in a battle for first or second place. Saturday, Lititz hosts Manheim Digh in a home showdown as the second half race tightens.
Mrs. Martin T. Bisker of ain Street remains in a hospital in a serious condition with partial paralysis of the left side following a rear end auto collision on a Sunday visit to Kotztown. Her husband Mr. Lei bensberger, the driver, was attempting a right hand turn when the crash occurred.
The Linden Hall Glee Club directed by Miss Myrtle Mekert and with Miss Dorothy Mikseh at the piano presented a brief but well rendered program at the Libitz Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday night in the General Surfer. Performances included operetta numbers and two piano solos by Miss Statz plus a soprano solo by Miss Grimes before the Alma Mater.
The TJ basketball squad hosts a league game after a strong first half, aiming to cap a season with a win. The visitors beat Columbia in a prior half but TJ seeks a decisive second half start. In Thursday action, TJ easily defeated Columbia 81 to 45 at Lutz Court, with Band Carpe and Davidson contributing.
The American Legion Auxiliary hosted units from Ephrata and Elizabethtown at a Gavel Party in Blome Post. Prizes included a gold plated Gavel Bell for the unit with the largest increase in members. Guests spoke on gifts and hospital support, with games, readings, and piano entertainment.
Miss Kathryn Gochenaur and Miss Hadith Pfaniz, daughters of local residents, left yesterday for New York to enroll in a nursing course at the Babies Hospital. They are from South Broad Street and East Street respectively.
A program of singing and playlet will be held in the basement of St Pauls Lutheran Church at 7 50 PM by the Sunday School class taught by Mire Guy T Calvert Local banks closed for Washingtons Birthday observance The Post Office displays holiday hours Many local residents including Tandes Mathis and Broad Street home resident Fry ill for a week A High School Stars is due March 6 and a Metropolitan Concert Company will perform at the high school auditorium James Eliott will demonstrate liquid air Thursday March TM 10 50 AM The Senior G H Society Valentine Social is planned at the United Brethren Church A Sunbeam class business meeting followed by social hour was held at General Sutter Hotel The Mora vien Sunday School teachers and officers meeting is set for 7 40 PM tomorrow Agnes Reath hosted the King s Daughters Sneak Ki wi Circle last Tuesday New neighbors and students Daniel Light and Bobby Ging yvieh are noted alongside local families and college visitors.
A windy storm Tuesday caused major damage in town with power outages on East Main Street after a high tension line snapped. The gale tore clotheslines and shredded sheets and blinds, and the Beck Bros store window was blown in as fires started from sparks.
The Lititz High School Orchestra will air a program from WEEU Reading next Thursday afternoon from 4 45 to 5 15. Under Prof James Grim the group will perform Alma Mater Western World Two Guitars a march Mienonette Country Gardens and Festival March Miss Ruth Hackman the pianist will solo. The town typically tunes in to hear the broadcast.
The American Legion Post entertained the cast of the musical comedy Are You Wilde It presented last week. A buffet luncheon and dance followed at General Sutter Hall. Foreday night’s show drew a large crowd and both performances were praised.
Mr and Mrs M Snavely announce three births from Front Street Wh s W Martiniess a daughter February 18 Mr and Mrs Robert Roth a son February 14 Mr and Mrs Earhart Halfville a son February 18
A scheduled league matchup features Lampeter against Lititz Legion at the Lutz Floor. Admission is 20 cents.
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