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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1930
Page
2
The article recounts the life of Blind Tom Bethune born 1849 and died 1908. His mother Charity Wiggins and he were sold to General Beemne, after which he became known as Thomas Green Bethune. He began piano play as a child and later gave concerts nationwide.
Legal notices list probate actions. An account to be presented to the Court for confirmation nisi on Monday January 20 1930 for Jacobs Elmira Jane trust estate of George B Willson trustee in Atlanta County. Executors Morris Irvin Hopeland and LeRoy Hofer Brunnerville request settlement of debts and claims against Solomon Irvin estate with Joseph B Wissler as attorney.
Racing information explains how weight for age is assigned in horse races. Wallace notes three year olds carry 14 pounds, four and five year olds 126 pounds, adjusting for jockey weight and race distance.
A remark notes that at least ten square miles of forest are conveyed to pulp mills daily to sustain the nation’s printing presses, highlighting the vast scale of timber use spoken by Farnsed Fire side.
The famous cedars of Lebanon, long cited in the Bible, are now described as growing to 50 to 80 feet on Mount Lebanon. They are noted more for their broad trunks and wide-spreading branches than for height.
A long list of local families including the Singers Carpenter Mease Baer Zook Keller Spangler Hilton Young and others shared Christmas visits and dinners with relatives across Lititz Myerstown Ephrata Rothsville Brunnerville and Manheim as festive greetings and hospitality continued through the week.
Improved Sunday School lesson outlines Matthew 1 2 3 21 23 with focus on Jesus birth and childhood Kingly lineage, virgin birth, Immanuel, wise men visitors, Herod's plot, and the flight to Egypt then return to Nazareth. It notes royal covenant with David, divine-human savior, and Jerusalem reaction to news of the Messiah.
Religious reflection emphasizes that kind words reflect divine love and the eternal nature of God's word. The message affirms God as love and suggests words spoken in kindness carry enduring significance beyond mortal time.
In Lebanon Witmyer and Nein faced swapped homes after swapped deeds. Soudersburg reports a Christmas pig chase won by Red Moore near Theis meadow. Harrisburg records a fatal auto crash of George Forney on Cameron street. Lebanon notes gas station theft of supplies by a stranger. Sharon obituary for Harvey Campbell 70, a Western Pennsylvania grain dealer. Chester notes winter hawk predation on game, poultry, and rabbits.
Spiritual reflection notes that in God’s atmosphere of love he notices our when we cry for help whether a whisper or a touch on a garment’s hem. The author Dr B Meyer emphasizes compassionate divine attentiveness.
An American Magazine essay notes some people are born with large muscles without needing exercise, comparing natural differences in physical traits to those of big feet or noses.
Mindful prompts urge self inquiry and honesty to improve inner dialogue. The article suggests pausing automatic judgments and reframing thoughts to foster growth and clearer self understanding.
Humorist Bugs Baer offers quips on Bridge history rules and bidding lore. He riffs on conventions, four players and kibbitzers, the three-person dynamic, and post mortem card play. He presents a sample hand from England to analyze ideal play and common mistakes.
Bill Pricesys expresses appreciation as many wish him luck in removing frogs from a well recently found. He says it is “right nice” to have so many well wishers and support from the community.
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