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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1931
Page
4
The Lititz Record printed notices from Lititz Pennsylvania to the post office with second class matter status and directs communications to The Record Printing Co at 9 South Broad Street Lititz.
The 1981 outlook notes Lititz faces better conditions than many communities with continued activity in local plants. It emphasizes diversified industry cushions employment and local commerce, contrasting with towns relying on a single major operation. The piece highlights resilience during temporary plant suspensions and the overall positive tone for local industry.
The piece argues against narrow thrift and calls for investing surplus income. It contends wealth grows by putting money into underpriced securities and real estate, predicting future fortunes from intelligent investing rather than mere saving. It warns against hoarding cash and promotes active capital deployment.
Lancaster County Agricultural Extension Association moved its permanent headquarters to the second floor of the Lancaster Post Office Building at Prince and Chestnut Streets. The U S Department of Agriculture through the Federal Extension Service offered three furnished rooms rent free, an agreement accepted by the association directors.
Dr. Jean Charcot, speaking to Italian correspondents in Paris, paints Columbus as a long faced, aquiline-nosed figure with a freckled, gray aging look. He says Columbus would have gone down in history for beds at sea and early vegetarian habits, noting perfumes as his only bad habit. Time Magazine.
At Highland Park New Jersey Hamilton School children honored Dr John F P Anderson known as Doc Dobbin for antitoxin work aiding 30 000 children against diphtheria His party featured a white cake with red icing and flowers as youngsters sang Happy Birthday and wished him many happy returns New Brunswick citizen at HR Squibb Sons presents the celebration with assistants joining in the festivities.
The editorial note highlights David Douglas and the Douglas fir's global impact. It notes his plantings pushed Northern Hemisphere knowledge, his introduction of the tree to Britain, and Scotland's high regard for Washington fir furniture. A Seattle shipment to Scotland underscores a new market and the wood's natural grain appeal.
Mrs. M. HW. Yoster, a former resident of Littlz and vicinity, died Monday at age 74. She attended the general funeral of her aunt Mrs. Mary Tang at Shillington and was buried near Sentreport. She leaves a brother, a stepdaughter Mrs. Neal Kline of Reading, and other relatives.
Mrs. Lizzie Hershey of 8 Broad Street entertained a list of guests on New Year’s Day including Mr. and Mrs. John Barwick and two children of York, Mr. and Mrs. Abram Hershey and child, Loretta Hershey, Dorothy Freeland, Newton Hershey, Mr. and Mrs. John Hershey, Mrs. Scott Becker, and Mrs. Fianna Pfautz of Lititz.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lititz Fire Company voted to donate 1 000 for a new engine. Money was raised by dues and events held by the group. A further substantial donation is planned later.
The obituary notice lists attendees traveling from out of town for Miss Eliza s funeral. Names include Mr and Mrs Jonas and Mrs Lloyd Hernley of Scottsdale, Mr and Mrs Llnyd Hernley of Scottdale, Mr and Mrs Victor Breneman and Mr and Mrs Ben Breneman, Mrs Margaret Gardner of Harrisburg, J Buavher of Ridley Park, Mrs Charles Musser, Miss Ella Bucher of Landsdowne.
The lodge elected officers for the next six months including Go DD Paul Yorseite Council Inn, Samuel Shue Recording Secretary, Anna Roth Conductor, Sylvester Wonde Warden, J Roy Yerger Inside Sentinel, Robert Myers Outside Sentinel, Michael Adams Chaplain, Charles L Verger Trustee, with Sylvester Wonder as trustee.
Foresters of Court Lititz No 296 Morasiers of America named officers incl Past Chief Ranger Paul Mil chief Ranger James Kline Sub Ranger E A Ditzler Treasurer E B Ditzler Financial Secretary Wm W Gehme Recording Secretary M Manum Stark Lecturer Frank Reed Senior Woodward Alvin Hartranft Senior Beadle Fred Brackbill Junior Beadle Charles Miller Tomstee Daniel Brumbach 3 years Audi tor Paul Miller 18 months
Marian and Miles escort Christmas packages to a poor district address when a follower nears. Marian hides behind vines. a tense car pursuit ends with a frightened scream. Miles arrives, scolds inadequacies, and plans next Christmas to be together. Western Newspaper Union 1039.
A speaker jokes about receiving many Christmas presents then stores the excess for future birthdays. The exchange shifts to using gifts across the year, noting practical reuse and planning.
St Pauls Lutheran Church to hold evening service at 7 30 with reports and business. Moravian Church Christian Endeavor annual meeting elected officers including Ruth Godenaur as president and Kathryn Light as vice president. Mothers Class of St Pauls Sunday School plans monthly meeting at Mrs Robert Kling’s home 87 West Lincoln Ave.
A dated legal acknowledgment records the subscription and oath taken on the 6th day of January 1931 before a notary public or official, confirming execution of an instrument. The brief entry notes the official act without further context or names.
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