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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1927
Page
5
A list of Sunday schedules and services for Moravian United Evangelical United Brethren Mennonite Church of the area. It enumerates pastors, Sunday schools times, worship services, CE programs, and midweek gatherings across multiple churches including Lititz Akron Rothsville and Brickerville with brief notes on locations and times.
The pastor’s Adult Bible Class of the Moravian United States will elect officers Friday at 8 o’clock in their room. An adjourned church council meeting is set for Monday evening January 24 to hear the committee report on renovating the church and parsonage and its cost.
The Lilitz Branch of the Linden Hall Alumnae Association held its monthly tea with 22 members and friends present. Readings by Ella Buch Beckler Hess Miksch Miller Weitzel and piano duets by Mrs Young Kip pax. Committee members Mary Guiles Sara Beckler were named for the next meeting. Tea and crackers were served and guests viewed a Bethlehem Christmas tree.
The Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Lutheran church held an all day quilting event last Thursday. Fifty one members and friends attended including several husbands and children with many named participants listed.
The notices report the deaths of Clayton Geltmacher Jr. at his Lititz home from pneumonia two-year-old son of Clayton Geltmacher Sr. and Mrs. Geltmacher. Lizzie K. Miller of Lincoln died at Lancaster General Hospital from a stroke. William Rapp of Lititz died at his home from apoplexy aged 58. Services for each are scheduled at family homes or local churches with interment in local cemeteries.
Death of infant Joyce daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy S Garpenter of Millway on Tuesday aged 5 months 12 days. Private services at the house Saturday at 1 Welock with further services at Hopeland U B church. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Amos L. Keener son of Mr and Mrs Henry Keener and Dorothy H Hershey daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hershey both of Lititz were married by Rev H L Landis at his residence in W Neffsville on Wednesday morning Jan 12 The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Frank Hershey brother of the bride They left for Scottdale and other points after the ceremony.
The article discusses fund-raising for churches and charities in Lititz It contrasts generous givers with tight fisted ones and notes treasurers struggle to balance budgets The author urges readers to consider the value of public-spirited support for the community and the effect on family life work and business in Lititz
Thousands of stores nationwide advertise midwinter sales and attract large crowds. The author notes that without publicity the winter season would be dull and sales would fall, while advertising keeps traffic and business steady in Lititz.
The Union Sunday School Teachers Training Class held its first meeting with 35 members from town Sunday schools. Lancaster instructor Lloyd B. Hershey spoke on the course and schedule, exams are optional, and weekly meetings continue Thursdays 7 to 8 at the Lutheran church with free will offerings.
Indisposed pastor Rev EB Crosland. Rev W O Schwarze of Bethlehem filled pulpit and Bible Class duties. Pastor's Bible Class to meet Friday evening January 20. 58th anniversary of the Men’s Missionary Society set for Sunday February 6 with speaker Rev Theodore Reinecke of York Pa.
Mrs. Amos Hershey thanks the Dorcas Circle of King's Daughters for flowers sent during illness. Wanted washing and ironing services. Apply 29 W. Lincoln Ave, phone 216 R 13.
Miscellaneous ad offers 20 percent off wall paper and reduced Linseed oil prices. Notice to bond holders announces redemption of Lititz Borough Bonds Nos 1 to 6 totaling 3000 dollars on January 1 1927 and redemption of 12000 dollars in order of presentment at Lititz Springs National Bank with interest ceasing after that date.
A collection of classified notices offering for sale and rent items including office cards signs furniture and used vehicles. Listings include a three piece living room suite dining set a piano heaters ranges a Hudson coach and two Essex models with call details and prices.
The Denver Independent reports U S pay rates per acre: 295 for the Virgin Islands, 80 for the Canngone, 27 rents for the Philippines, and 2 cents for Alaska, detailing these government land price figures.
Fragmentary text discusses the idiom Castles in Spain and how English usage carried on into Elizabethan times. It notes public sentiment and a shift away from earlier forms, with references to Spanish phrases and linguistic habits.
The first American house to use gas for fighting was David Melville's home in Newport Rhode Island. Baltimore Maryland became the first U.S. city to use gas for firefighting, with its introduction in 1847.
A quirky note explores the gap between sour estinate of ven speed and the cups estitie, hinting at a playful or satirical contrast. The piece centers on measurements of taste and tempo within a domestic or social setting.
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