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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
4
In a discussion on daylight and health the author notes that in winter people work indoors with artificial light causing headaches and tired eyes. They argue for more outdoor activity and exercise to stay healthy until the sun returns and daylight improves.
The piece urges turning over a new page on New Year’s, embracing a fresh period to repair past mistakes. It highlights daily chances to improve life, strengthen community efforts, pursue knowledge, and offer neighborly kindness.
The piece recalls traditional New Year social calls in high society, noting fashion leaders visiting many homes and sharing gracious praise. It describes the festive enjoyment and hopeful spirit of starting anew, then contrasts with modern attitudes where many reject the custom and seek social life differently.
The Young People’s Council of District No 8 will hold its regular monthly meeting at Mr Paul Singer’s home in Manheim this evening at 745. The Luther and Reformed Church youths of Penryn conduct devotions. A program will be presented and H D Malschnee will give an address.
Sunday events filled the Fire Hall with Rev Dr A C Keller as speaker and St Pauls Lutheran choir providing music. Local churches reported monthly W M S meetings and revival sermons while many residents hosted or attended family and social gatherings. The Fleck cigar factory reopens Tuesday and Evangelical school honors rewarded 93 students with diplomas or seals. Quarterly Conference set for Jan 21-22 with Barton Weber leasing the K G restaurant in April and widespread ailments noted across the community.
Browntown notes a Watch Night revival at United Evangelical Church yielding three converts to date the meetings continue with ongoing outreach and prayer.
On New Year s Day a reception and wedding dinner were hosted at the Hoover home in honor of Mr and Mrs Freeman Becker. Notable guests included Mr and Mrs Freeman Becker Mr and Mrs Phares Zartman Mr and Mrs Harvey Ober Mrs Levi Becker and several Beckers. Nearby events mention a funeral for Mr John Enck of Brickerville and a Clay township school board meeting.
Me and Mrs 17 Clay Mibenshade of Lancaster along with Frank Beard Paul Beard and families from Penryn visited and were Sunday guests at the home of J B Koehler. Attending were Raymond Gale bach and three children Paul Galebach John H Galebach Alice Henry and two sons from Penryn and Fred Gale bach and two children from Lancaster. Also Blam Bomberger and son visited J M Bomberger on Sunday.
Halfyville reports the funeral of John Finck at Bricker ville with the Todd family in attendance. Alice Frey from near Clay visited R. E H. Adams. Rev. Israel B. Graybill bought Bert Mann's home for spring move. Tobacco supply remains in the area. Park Erb and family from Lancaster visited Newbert's home. Marion Habecker of Lancaster visited Hie mer D. Tedd.
At a Moravian church council meeting officers were elected for two and three year terms. Morris Kantzman was named elder for two years, Hassler and El L Garber trustees for three years, and Thomas Waddel auditor for three years. The church also decided to use individual communion cups in the afternoon service, as in the evening.
The Moravian Sunday School held its annual supper and business session on December 29 in the Parish House basement. Rev. Crosland opened with prayer, Lloyd Smith presided, and officers were elected including superintendent Lloyd Smith and secretary Robert Yerger. The report shows varied department memberships and offerings, with total Sunday School membership at 515 excluding Home and Cradle Roll. Miss Hila Buch resigned after 30 years as Superintendent.
The St. Pauls Lutheran Sunday School in Penryn re organized with J B Koehler as President Nathan Whitmer as Vice President Katie Moyer as Secretary Dorothy Lehn as Assistant Secretary J F Weber as Superintendent I W Singer as Assistant Superintendent W T Horst as Treasurer F R Diehm as Librarian Jacob Connelly as Assistant Librarian Maggie Bienmesderfer as Home Department Superintendent Mary Connelly as Cradle Roll Superintendent Alice McAllister as Primary Department Leader Readings show long attendance streaks by Lois Diehm Mary Diehm Frank Diehm Anna Will and Ruth Malgrehnee with 11 to 19 years of consistent Sundays.
The Fulton Players at the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster report a strong season with the satire Some Baby drawing New York laughter. The show features an aged scientist seeking youth without monkey glands, starting with an old soldier and his young daughter, delivering constant laughs from curtain rise to fall. Next week manager A E Scott presents If I Was Rich by William Anthony McGuire, a bustling comedy with a romance subplot.
The Jerusalem Reformed Church of Penryn held its annual meeting electing Elder A Keath Deacon John R Dishin Trustee John Stoner President Alvin Keath Secretary H D Malschnee. Contributions totaled about 2400 dollars with 57 people present and a Sunday School program followed by addresses from A Y Keath H D Malschnee and Rev Geo B Raezer. Refreshments were served and an invitation was extended to attend the next meeting.
Lan caster Automobile Club urges car owners to regularly inspect their vehicles to prevent accidents. About one third of highway machines are defective, with worn parts like brakes and bolts risking injury. A simple, inexpensive check by owner or mechanic can protect occupants and others. read the Record for details.
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