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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1927
Page
2
A large German Bible dated 1580, believed to be the oldest in Pennsylvania, was located in Lancaster and is owned by Jacob Shunk of 513 South Lime Street. The book’s date is visible on the cover, and the artifact emphasizes early German religious printing in the region.
D P Roy Chowdhury, a Calcutta University graduate, begins advanced standing in Penn State College of Agriculture. He hails from a Bengal landholding of about 250,000 acres and aims to master American farming methods, tractors, and plant breeding during two years of study before returning with his wife and child to develop his native land.
Harrisburg endorses shifting the rabbit season from November 1 to November 15 to avoid election day conflicts and lost votes. Hunters favor a shortened season of two weeks as a conservation measure amid rising quarry scarcity. A separate note cites home canning boosting national food supply with 10 million women producing about 1 billion quarts annually.
An unusual editorial line critiques a politician described as a democratic channer showing casual nonchalance when sharing a public gesture. The piece analyzes rhetorical style and its reception among readers, noting the impact on perceived sincerity and party alignment.
The Frueauff lineage, long associated with the Moravian church since 1753, traces roots from Neudietendorf to America. John Frederick Frueauff and his son Eugene A. Frueauff guided Moravian institutions, including Linden Hall and the Seminary for Young Ladies in Bethlehem. Eugene and Agnes Clara married in London and raised a family that produced educators Hermann and Clara, leaving a lasting impact on Moravian schools in Lititz, Bethlehem, and Allentown.
Caunss Happenings notes John Seldonridge aged 90 celebrated his birthday in Ephrata. A county cattle driver in youth he later taught, then clerked for his brother Samuel, owned Rothsville and Ephrata stores, served as Ephrata postmaster, helped organize Ephrata National Bank, and presided over Northern Mutual Insurance from 1889 to 1922.
A package hung on the door of Samuel Mocking and Son’s office contained stolen tools from the plant earlier this month, believed moved by a Valentine prank. Other notes report on slimming drives and a German aunt tale from Frueauff family lore.
A taxicab driver applying for a job is asked if he is honest. He replies perfectly honest and nonchalantly imagines finding a pocketbook with $100,000 in securities, saying he would do nothing and simply live on his income.
Mr. Bingo reports visiting an antique dealer to obtain a Chippendale chair he admired, only to learn it had just sold. The dealer warned it would take at least a week to produce another like it, leaving Mrs. Bingo disappointed.
He fears the prisoner pacing in his cell says he looks dangerous as the first warden notes the man known for bigamy has his sentence expiring today. Both wives are expected to be waiting outside when the gates open.
A discordant exchange unfolds as a frightened wife questions stopping the car while a composed husband replies there is no place to park, underscoring a tense domestic moment in a compact dialogue.
A quirky exchange notes a car that behaves slowly. The owner jokes the vehicle is effectively a turtle in motion while the mechanic quips about its orientation. The lighthearted dialogue centers on speed and patience rather than technical repair details.
A lighthearted Sydney Bulletin item notes a wife trying her hand at playing Bridget, a play on words referencing bridge. The quip contrasts the wife’s activity with her husband’s remark about her not playing bridge lately.
In a playful exchange, He questions whether kissing should be allowed while She counters with a witty retort about loudness. The friendly banter hints at social attitudes toward public displays of affection and personal discretion.
A snippet shows casual banter about trains, a car starting, and reading of salmon catches to the Northwest. A city sportsman jokes a big league club will sign him. A contrast about church attendance prompts a remark that boys will follow girls to church.
A brief humorous exchange contrasts a grim old man with a kindly heart. The remarks play on appearances and aging, noting his effort to keep his teeth in and the challenge of presenting a cheerful exterior. The light banter highlights neighborhood character and wit.
A terse note alleges a thief targeted a vehicle for overtime parking related crime. The fragment hints at pursuit and intent but lacks specific names, dates, or locations for fuller reporting.
A fragmented dialogue shows a stern father threatening action while the mother remains calm, noting the impending detour as a metaphor for forthcoming family tension and a potential conflict at home.
Between Leong and Sean Searvhor At dialogue shifts, Burben notes a quip about a long Jane with no curves. The exchange hints at a humorous mispronunciation and local flavor in the written piece.
A famous artist viewed my paintings and said they were original. He did not state the words plainly, but his implication was clear. He declared he never saw or heard of anything like them.
A brief Kansas City note describes Mrs Plymouth Rock You as decisive and bolserv istic, labeling her an out-and-out Rhode Island Red in a remark about her tendencies and character.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tolling bell led by a sexton, with mention of a bell tolling ahead of proceedings. The readable portion focuses on the sexton performing the bell toll rather than any traffic control.
A fragmentary exchange references Senator Bunkum and jokes about his education and honorary degrees from many colleges. The dialogue hints at public perception of scholarly credentials without providing full context or a clear event.
In a humorous exchange from the American Legion Weekly Mr. Book notes that a child is born every two minutes in New York. His wife reacts with horror as they plan to stay there two weeks, highlighting the era’s alarm at population figures.
A patient complains of memory loss and asks what to do. The doctor proposes a practical remedy by suggesting lending money to acquaintances, claiming this act will trigger a perfect memory. The exchange blends humor with a diagnostic witticism.
A snippet exchange shows a tearful line about making a bad break and a wistful inquiry about love and shopping for a new jersey. The verses mix domestic imagery with playful lines about gardens, canning, and renewals, ending with a humorous pillow cover reveal.
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