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Lititz Record

Location

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1930

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Weber Family Leads Lititz Borough Council Reorganization

J C Breneman was sworn in as Burgess after the Democratic party achieved its long awaited chair, Levi Rudy elected to Council, and Charles Pfautz unable to serve. New council organized with E B Weber as President and a slate of officers and committees named, Street Commissioner position abolished, next meeting set for January 28.

J. C. Breneman Angess Lititz Bur-Es Buress Norman M. Badorf Breneman Levi Rudy Charles Pfautz Wesant Presdent E. B. Weber J. D. Helter William Ringer H. H. Dichm Wiseler Ringer J. B. Hart Walter Miller Clarence Kreider Ohe Burgess Treaszdr Weber Rudy Sturgis Helter Pfautz

Bible Conference Topics Announced for Moravian Chapel Week

Moravian Sunday School Chapel hosts a week long Bible conference January 13 to 19 under Lititz Ministerial Association. Rev. George Richards will speak on Teaching on the Holy Spirit with daily subtopics from Old Testament prophecy to modern Christian life. Free will offering invited. all are welcome.

Moravian Sunday School Lititz Jerusalem Paul John

Delphian Club Discusses Gifts of Modern Italy

The Delphian Club met at Mrs. Florence Gibbel's home to discuss The Gifts of Modern Italy to the World's Culture. Miss Mary Huebener led the orientation on The Scope of the Inquiry with readings by Miss Magdalena Bricker Mrs. H B Gibbel Miss Sophie Bricker Mrs. McMullen and Miss Anna K. Miller. The hostess served refreshments with the next meeting planned for next Friday at Mrs. McMullen's home.

Delphian Club Florence Gibbel Italy Mary Huebener Magdalena Bricker H B. Gibbel Sophie Bricker Mrs. McMullen Carducci Anna K. Miller McMullen

Reading area social notes list visiting friends

The miss and Mrs Moy of Reading visited Mrs Jennie Reedy on Thursday. Worley family joined Raymond Worley in Carlisle. W W Worley returned home. Jennie Zeller of Lebanon visited daughter Mrs J B Herr. Horace Yerger of Drexel Hill spent weekend with father and sister. Amog Yerger visited Rheems. Margaret Sauders visited her daughter in Paoli. Morris Mearig of Smear Eden visited Lydia Mearig. Mrs John Smith and Mrs Hotten stem of Reading met Mrs William Leitzinger. Walter Schaeffer of Fleetwood spent weekend with Toward Young. Frances MacGinnis and Edwinna Stevens visited Elizabethtown. D E Weicksel of Kirkwod visited Rev J A Weicksel. Nat Sturgis of Elmira, N Y, visited Lit relatives last week. He was born and raised.

Erma Nora Moyer Reading Jennie Reedy R. E. Worley Raymond Worley Carlisle Worley W. W. Worley Jennie Zeller Lebanon J. B. Herr Horace Yerger Drexel Hill Amog Yerger Rheemg Margaret Sauders Paoli Morris Mearig Smear Eden Lydia Mearig John Smith Fir Toward Young Frances MacGinnis Edwinna Stevens Elizabethtown D. E. Weicksel Kirkwod J. A. Weicksel Nat. Sturgis Elmira N. Y

Moravian Bishop Day raises funds and celebrates promotion

Moravian Church observances included a Bishop Day drive for missionary support totaling 698.14 dollars, promotion of ten children to the Primary Department, and Bible gifts. Rev. Crosland spoke, and memorial statistics showed 870 communicants, 338 children, 72 adult baptisms, 6 marriages, 12 deaths, and combined mission and expense totals exceeding 14,000 dollars for the year.

Moravian Sunday School Jiome Rufus Nicaragua E. S. Crosland Bishop Agnes Hensel Esther Mikseh Amy Grace Buchter D. P. Bricker E. S. Crosind

Susquehanna Recreation Club elects officers in Lancaster

The Susquehanna Recreation Club elected officers Monday evening with Ralph Hoffman as President, Martin Risser as Vice President, Paul Good as Secretary, and Kling as Treasurer. The club, Lancaster County’s oldest boys club, has 39 members and meets in the Doster Store building on East Main Street.

Susquehanna Recreation Club Ralph Hoffman Martin Risser Paul Good Kling Lancaster County Doster Store East Main Street

Mrs William Mathers Hurt In Washing Machine Wringer

Mrs William Mathers of 22 West Orange Street crushed the fingers of her left hand in a washing machine wringer Saturday morning. No bones were broken but injuries are painful and she will be unable to work as a hairdresser for at least a month.

William Mathers West Orange Street

Obituary of Scott K Ressler of Rothsville

Scott K Ressler 50 died at 4 45 am Thursday at his Rothsville home. Survived by wife Elizabeth Geyer two stepchildren Geyer Hoover Rothsville and Elsie Hoffman Canada two sisters Mrs Monroe Shreiner Hallville and Mrs Susan Carpenter Lancaster Services held at home Sunday 2 pm then Evangelical Congregational Church Rothsville followed by burial in Rothsville Lutheran cemetery

Scott K. Ressler Rothsville Elizabeth Geyer Geyer Hoover Elsie Hoffman Canada Monroe Shreiner Hallville Susan Carpenter Lancaster Evangelical Congregational Church Rothsville Lutheran Cemetery

Mrs Brubacher 72 Dies in Farmersville Visit

Mrs Elizabeth Brubacher of Farmersville died Sunday afternoon in New Holland while visiting Amos Hearst family. Death due to apoplexy. Survived by husband Jacob and eight children Teter Kate Henry Mary Amos Barbara Isaac, forty two grandchildren, three brothers and a sister. Funeral at Farmersville home then Pike Mennonite Church near Hinkletown with burial in adjacent cemetery.

Elizabeth Brubacher Jacob Brubacher Farmersville Amos Hearst New Holland Ephrata Amos Waterloo Canada Barbara Isaac Chicgo Ill Peter Christian Jonathan Martin Anna Bergert

Mrs. Daniel Albright dies. funeral planned this afternoon

Mrs. Daniel S. Albright died Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs. Paul Burkhart in Shillington. Survived by husband, sons Adam D. and John B., daughters Mrs. Edwin Sweigart, Mrs. Barton Lutz, Mrs. Paul Burkhart, Mrs. Jacob Schreiner, and 11 grandchildren, plus several siblings. Funeral 1 PM at Mrs. Burkhart's home, with 2:30 PM services at Steinmetz Meeting House near Schoeneck and burial in the adjacent cemetery.

Priscilla B. Albright Daniel S. Albright Paul Burkhart Shillington Adam D Topton Edwin Sweigart Akron Barton Lutz Cedar Top Jacob Schreiner Ephrata Jacob Zartman Lincoln B. B. Bennetch Cocalico Jefferson Landis Schaefferstown Peter Binger Cocalica John B. Bennetc Rohrerstown Burkhart Steinmetz’ Meeting House Schoeneck

St Pauls Takes Missionary Support Change

At the St Pauls Lutheran Church annual meeting last Wednesday night a motion praised and endorsed funding for Dr and Mrs Rajah B Manikam of Guntur India at 1200 dollars per year. The couple, natives of India, teach at Andhra Christian College in Guntur and hold PhDs and theological degrees. The congregation shifts support from Kobe Japan to Manikam missionary work.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Church Council Rajah B. Manikam Guntur India Manikam Lutheran College Andhra Christian College St. Paul’s Church Kobe Japan

Lititz Stores to Close Thursday Afternoons Again

Merchants of Lititz will close shops Thursday afternoons weekly unless holidays require changes. They say the public will cooperate, noting stores stay open Friday and Saturday nights for shoppers.

Lititz

Linden Hall Reopens for Winter Term with Full Attendance

Linden Hall Seminary reopened for the winter term on Tuesday with full attendance. The return marks a strong restart for the institution as students resume classes and activities after the break.

Linden Hall Seminary

Kreider Gilner Wedding in St Peter and St Pauls

Mrs. Agnes F. Gilner of Philadelphia announced the marriage of her daughter Agnes M. of Lancaster to Harry L. Kreider of Lititz. The ceremony was held Thursday at the rectory of St Peter and St Pauls Cathedral with Father Morton officiating. They will reside at Deans, New Jersey.

Agnes F. Gilner Philadelphia Agnes M Lancaster Harry L. Kreider Lititz St. Peter’s St. Paul’s Cathedral Father Morton Deans, N. J

Church Notes Showchurch Officers and Events Weekly

The Boys Class of St Pauls Lutheran elected officers including President William Dengler and Editor Richard Zartman. Moravian Council and Love One Another Circle meet. Three new Councilmen at St Pauls to be installed. Church groups elect officers. Rev Crosland lists evangelistic sermon series from January to Palm Sunday. New members received from Honey Brook M E Zion Fairfied and Allentown churches.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Sunday School Wm. Dengler Thomas Maharg Woodrow Neidermyer Richard Zartman Theodore Herr King’s Daughters St. Paul's Lutheran Church W. R. Sammel J. B. Hertzler John W. Brubaker Ralph Weir E. S. Crosland Moravian Church St. Paul’s Lutheran Church James R. Johnson Honey Brook M. E Charles A. Landis Zion Lutheran Church Fairfield Landis Mediator Episcopal Church of

Bonsall to Speak To District 9 Young People

The Rev. E. H. Bonsall Jr. known as Bonnie will address the District 9 Young People's Council meeting at St. Paul's Lutheran Church basement Monday at 7 45 PM. Campers pastors Sunday School superintendents and others interested in the work are urged to attend.

E. H. Bonsall, Jr Bonnie St. Paul's Lutheran Church

New Board Elected by Business League

The Young Men's Business League began the year with a combined smoker and annual meeting. David Bricker was elected president, E B Weber vice president, Harry R Wertsch secretary, and J B Herr treasurer for the coming year. Nine directors were named with three each for one, two, and three year terms under a rotating plan.

Treasury Young Men’s Business League David Bricker E B. Weber Harry R. Wertsch J. B. Herr Chas. K. Keuth D. M. Grayhill J. W. Brubaker J. H. Breitigan M. H. Yoder Herr League C. 8. Zartman J. B. Wissler Mr. Zartman E. B. Weber David P. Bricker D. M. Graybill Chas. K Wissler Albert Pierson William Ringer E. D. Fulweiler Messrs. Brubaker Graybill Keath

Lutheran Missionary Society Names Officers

The Woman's Missionary Society of St. Paul's Lutheran Church met at the home of Mrs. L. N. Moyer with Mrs. Norman Habecker as leader. Officers elected: President L. N. Moyer, Vice President D. G. Witmyer, Secretary Hiram Bomberger, Assistant W. K. Lockhart, Treasurer Clarence Dengler, Corresponding Secretary Ada M. Schnerer. They planned Lenten Self Denial Boxes. 19 members attended.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Moravian Church B. L. Miller Spruce Street Clarence Grosh Jerusalem St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Charles Dussinger Norman Brubaker Roy Weaver St. Paul's Lutheran Church L. N. Moyer HE. E. Habecker George Harman Paul Herr Fred Spinner Frank Longenecker W. K. Lockhart Woman's Missionary Society of Norman Habecker W. R. Sammel D. G. Witmyer Hiram Bomberger Clarence Dengler Ada M. Schnerer

Lititz Briefs Highlight Sesquicentennial Birthday and Community Cookout

Mrs. Harrison Shissler marks her 70th birthday with family and friends. The Lititz Fire Company Auxiliary hosts a chicken and waffle supper at the Fire House on Saturday at 4 PM for 50 cents. Local notices include school events, scarlet fever cases on E Main and Lincoln, hospital appendicitis, sales at Warwick House, church salary raise for Rev Sammel, and new directors for Lititz Mutual Agricultural Fire Insurance with leaders from Lititz and surrounding areas. The Luther League of Penryn holds a 7 PM service featuring the Brethren Men's Choir from Lebanon.

Harrison Shissler Lititz Fire Company Neffsville Mutual Fire Insurance Company L. B. Reist L. B. Huber Owen Hershey John M. Shirk M. G. Esbenshade F. B. Hostetter Harry Hess Philip Trainer Sara Maggie Quinn Sadie Engle Sarah George Easton Philip Delvine Philadelphia George Grunenberger Luther Meariz Muhlenberg Township Paul Young Little Rock Arkansas Armstrong Coach Company South Joseph Grosh University of Maryland George Butzer Pfautz Baker’s Minnie Furlow Jennie Strohm Leroy Pfautz Anna Markley Lebanon Columbia Lancaster Y. M. H. A Lititz Elmer Hammond E. Main Street Earl Frederick Tobias Erline Lincoln Avenue Hammond Henry B. F. Lutz Lancaster General Hospital Warwick House James Rowe Ruth Lancaster R. D. No Paul Landis Gordonville R. D John W. Landis Rome

Dr M H Yoder Renamed To Lititz Board of Health

The Lititz Board of Health held its regular meeting Tuesday night and re elected Dr M H Yoder whose term expired. The board urged doctors heads of families and nurses to keep children at home when a contagious illness is suspected until diagnosis or contagion is ruled out.

Lititz

Mrs Stoner Heads Society in St Pauls Lutheran

The Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Lutheran Church elected officers led by President Mrs di Stoner, Vice President Mrs D G Witmyer, Secretary Mrs David Brian, and Treasurer Miss Ada M Schnerer.

Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church di ¥. Stoner D. G. Witmyer David Brian Ada M. Schnerer

Legion to Present Show Next Week in Lititz High School

The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Garden Spot Post 56 bringThat's That to Lititz next Wednesday and Thursday in the High School Auditorium. Mask and Wig Club's musical comedy follows Palm Beach hotel society life and a rich young man pursuing love, with a strong local cast led by Clarence Maharg and Margaret Sanders. Tickets are available from Legion or Auxiliary members and must be exchanged for reserved seating at Moyer's Drug Store starting Monday at 11 AM.

Lititz New York Philadelphia Ladies’ Auxiliary Garden Spot Post American Legion University of Pennsylvania Palm Beach Clarence Maharg Margaret Sanders August Fleckenstein Thomas Maharg Willie Hopp Palm Beach Hotel Mildred Yerger Rohrer Letitia Brownell Palm Beach Society Joy Grunenberger Jane Bronson Keneth Jones Beach Patrol Dr. McMullen Micky Sullivan Frank Longenecker Martin Morris Chum Kenneth Amy Grace Bechter Mamie Rimer Mary Bechtel Suthweld Helen Steffy Eloise Reswick Eddie Dewey Charles Bechtel John Nielson America Howard Weaver Marguerite Bard Nela Meiskey Henry Muth Margie Arntz William Ringer Grace Hackman James Johnson Sara Oehme Chester Leiey Mae Wahl Frank Hunter Anna Hackman Betty Martin Margaret Kotroth Bertha Herr Amelia Wagner Legion Moyer’s Drug Store John B. Rogers Clair Rice Norman Habecker H. C. Hackman Ed. Wissler E. McMullen Valentine Brobst F. M. Hunter Howard Hollinger Norman Brubaker

Hog Contest Heats Up With Massive 689 Pound Dressed Hog

The contest follows a 525 pound dressed record set last week by Monroe Weachter and John Boyer. Samuel Kline of Lexington butchered a 689 pound dressed hog and Charles Zell of Penryn killed a 575 pound dressed hog for James McMullen. Readers are invited to report any larger weights.

Monroe Weachter John Boyer Samuel Kline Lexington Charles Zell Penryn James McMullen

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. Weber Council Illiam Ringer J. B. Jerr S. RB. C Pike Mennonite Church Hinkletown Mrs Daniel Albright St. Paul’s Linden Hall Kreider—Gilner Moravian Church Council Lutheran Sunday School Ruth Carper Clifford Helter Sylvan Godenaur Kathryn Keener Margaret Keener E. H. Bonsall Young People’s Council Business League Harry Wertsch Lutheran Missionary Society Stoner Heads Post 56
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