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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
8
A stovepipe overheated and set fire to the floor around it at Adam White's Penryn home on Sunday afternoon about one. The floor was ripped up and flames were quickly extinguished with no major damage. The Penryn chemical engine was called but not used. A large crowd gathered after the alarm.
Lost a pair of shell rimmed spectacles in a case on Main Street. If found return to RECORD office. Found a gold ring inside a glove at W. H. Buch's store likely lost by a customer who tried on the glove. Lost a gold ring near the trap factory. Inform RECORD office if found. Several keys await an owner at this office.
Auto dealer John Longenecker at Philadelphia reports a six month shortage of automobiles despite factory expansions. He notes improved car styling, including a straight hood line and curtain arrangement that keeps rain out and aids handling. The selling outlook is bright.
Mohnton and Tarsus teams visit Lititz on Saturday January 24 with Tarsus of Harrisburg set to meet Lititz on the home floor The Tarsus squad has beaten the Lititz High School team twice this season and fans anticipate the clash Friday January 30 Mohnton returns with the Pauling brothers and their familiar high energy early in the week.
Lawrence A. Miller of Ephrata finally joined the U S Army after ten prior rejections. A letter to Sergeant Yingst at Lancaster recruiting station confirms he enlisted last month and is now at Columbus Barracks. His final failed attempt reached Fort Slocum New York where he admitted giving a false age, then he walked home to Ephrata.
Lititz High battled Tarsus Friday at Harrisburg, falling 21 to 57 as Tarsus dominated baskets. Lititz played clean but was hampered by the absence of their regular center, scoring sparingly in a one sided game.
Lititz High Girls beat Quarryville 12 to 8 on their court last Friday evening. The report notes Lititz showed strong guarding. A civil service exam is planned in Lititz February 14 to fill a Brunnerville fourth class postmaster vacancy. Past year’s compensation was 3195. The current postmaster is E. G. Geyer. Applications and information available at the Lititz post office.
Public sale of valuable limestone land and farm complex on the State road from Neffsville to Oregon in Manheim township. Includes 4 limestone farm, 33 acres 4 perches, fronting 1500 feet, with a 2 1/2 story frame house for 2 families, 15 rooms, a summer house, barn, sheds, hog house, chicken house, wagon shed, and orchard. Sale begins 2 PM, terms to be announced by the Estate of George A. Shaeffer deceased, auction by J. N. Reeman. attorney Oliver S. Sheafer.
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