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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1934
Page
9
A Lititz resident writes to estimate theatre attendance for a Manheim showing, calculating a total potential audience of about 500 people including locals and outsiders. He argues such crowds could recur on other nights and urges establishing a theatre in the area.
The Lititz High School basketball program appears poised for first half honors as its tall varsity team leads a set of undefeated squads. Four teams competed recently, with strong confidence in continued success for the school’s athletic program.
The Lititz and Ephrata teams have dominated the season so far with the Lititz junior teams and high school boys strong contenders for the county championship. Lititz faces Mr. Joy on February 14 and Ephrata meets Elizabethtown, with a potential playoff if Lititz loses and Ephrata wins. The town crowds support Archie's team as the season progresses toward a tough second half.
The Lancaster Sunday News honors Grace Keller for 49 years of service as a local telephone operator, noting she holds the state record for length of service. The piece highlights her humorous experiences and her potential to write a book about Lititz. It also comments on Broad Street traffic as drivers still race through despite warnings.
A terse report notes a whistle calling for repeated heavy blows by Boss as part of ongoing conflict. The account emphasizes repeated demands for strong action and a readiness for further confrontations. Observers describe the mood as tense and anticipatory amid the unfolding dispute.
Dr J Rey Strock will address a joint session of the Intermediate and Senior Luther Leagues at 6 pm Sunday in the lower Sunday School room of St Pauls Lutheran Church. Other items note Beatrice Gochenauer hosting cousin Dorothy Gochénauer, local illnesses, travel, and school events including Millersville and Elizabethtown College activities.
An intoxicated disturbance led Constable De O'Beiz to detain a youth named Mitchell at Weber's Inn two miles south of Manheim. After reports of broken window panes and injuries, Mitchell was committed to jail for a hearing before Alderman Brady. He was treated at St Joseph's Hospital for facial, hand, and leg lacerations.
In Neffsville at 9 46 A M Saturday a car driven by Lawrence Kilkins collided with a coal truck near Nissley’s garage rear entrance. Mrs Anna Kilkins 20 and her daughter Lucille 20 months were treated at St Joseph’s Hospital for lacerations and abrasions. The truck owned by H H Long of Lititz was turning left when struck. First aid was given by Dr H L Witmer. The Long truck was towed to Lititz Springs Garage for repairs.
Game Commissioner John Havyer presented the game program during the high school assembly period this morning.
The practice of marrying by jumping over a broomstick is informal and obscure in origin. It is noted as common among gypsies in Scotland and appears in English literature as early as 1774.
Alias subpoenas for divorce issued in January and December terms 1933 1934 direct respondents to appear February 19 1984 in Lancaster Court of Common Pleas to show cause why spouses should not be divorced. Respondents include Paul F Lefevre Anna Marie Odenwalt Lloyd Stanley Roll and Roy William Sipps. Judges and sheriff named in notices.
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