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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1927
Page
4
The Lititz Record is listed as entered at the Lititz Pennsylvania post office on second class matter, indicating its status as a periodical publication and its mailing classification.
A rural reflection on spring prep shows farmers staying busy fixing tools. It notes the cost of repairs, the advantage of home repair skills, and contrasts urban reliance on mechanics. It cites Lititz residents as generally lacking in home repair know how and recalls traditional self reliance.
Young America reads about signed contracts and big sums, but faces the truth that professional ball players quit early for younger talent. Glory fades when form wavers and fans jeer as passes slip through hands, leaving players to envy quieter work like typing or factory labor.
A baptismal service occurred at Mt. Zion Evangelical Church led by Rev. W E Sinclair. No service on Feb 27 due to the pastor's attendance at the Harrisburg annual conference. Women's Missionary Society elected Officers H F Miller presiding Sallie Buch vice president Lloyd Roland secretary Jacob Shirker treasurer. Friday drama Her Blessed Boy to be performed at Fire Co Hall. Several local families entertained guests including Rev S N Wolf Rev Geo B Wolf and families, Ellsworth Wenger and others. Mae Fasnacht of Terre Hill visited Beulah Brubaker. C E Fry of Chambersburg visited Harry Reitz.
Fannie Schnerer of Lititz visited Mr and Mrs Flam Miller. Mr and Mrs Ralph Stauffer spent Sunday with their daughter the Lloyd 1 Shirk family. Mrs Cora Shaar and son Harold of Lancaster visited Mr and Mrs John Harlinger. Rev N Wolf is in New York State for Miller Hess Shoe Co. Miss Dorothy Coulin attended a surprise in Lancaster for Herman Seaber. John P Snader and family and Rev David Snader were hosted by Aaron Snader and family. Myr Quinton Zwally visited Mr and Mrs Amos Metzler at Brunnerville. Elam Miller visited Jacob Wike at Mt Airy. Mr and Mrs Clarence Rudy spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Paul Rudy at Neffsville. Miss Rosaline Wilders visited her mother Anna Wilders at Reading.
Rev L A Werner reported on the year at the Evangelical church then departs for Harrisburg for the annual Conference beginning Thursday. J W Buch will serve as lay delegate. A surprise package honored Mrs A G Carpenter on her birthday with many gifts. The Butter public sale drew a good crowd despite bad weather. items fetched strong prices and the home was withdrawn at 3200 dollars as bids failed. The local Big Five Basketball
The all night and day fall of snow, the heaviest of the year, closed highways and hampered trolley, train and bus service. Travel was dangerous and some parts were impossible, yet the auction proceeded as scheduled.
A local auction drew a huge crowd as forty eight used cars moved quickly at the block. Onlookers described the scene as unbelievable with buyers buying cars at surprising pace. Next Saturday the event will repeat, inviting more attendance.
ALU SET A announces another selling day scheduled for Saturday February 26 1927 starting at noon. The notice emphasizes an upcoming sale and urges participation from readers.
East Greenville, champions of the Lehigh Valley league, were defeated on Akron floor 87 to 3h after a five minute overtime. Ephrata Reserves beat local Reserves 87 to 84 in the prelim. Funeral attendees included Mrs J K Smith and daughters, A F Getz, Mrs Earl Smith.
The Clay auction held by A. W. Lane last Thursday evening drew a good turnout. Mrs. Harry Wealand is ill. Several locals attended John Elser’s funeral near Hopeland at St. John’s church in Brickerville. Burial followed in the adjacent cemetery. Mrs. Hannah O. Mellinger of Mt. Airy visited from Friday night to Monday with Mrs. Tily Gerhart. A special dinner at the Weist home Sunday hosted Mr. and Mrs. Omar Futer, Mrs. Ida Pfautz, Mr. and Mrs. David Eshleman, Mrs. Hannah Mellinger, Mrs. Lily Gerhart and daughter Margaret. Our school closed Monday due to heavy snow. Read The Record for $1.50 yearly.
The Borough of Lititz approves an ordinance allowing The Denver and Ephrata Telephone and Telegraph Co. to place poles cables and underground apparatus in Lititz streets and rights of way. Sections set pole height conduit maintenance sidewalk repair space on poles for fire and police lines and annual 25 cent pole fee. acceptance required within 60 days. ordinance takes effect after PSC approval and repeal of conflicting ordinances.
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