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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1932
Page
1
A second annual Lititz Fire Company benefit musical comedy Meet The Prince drew a large High School auditorium audience. The amateur production moved smoothly with a good story and strong cast, offering fine musical numbers and notable children's performance The Bouquet.
Local residents visit relatives and attend events across York County. Names include Kilgore family, Shoenberger, Labach, Smeltzer, Snavely, Wellman, Worley, Worley, Lehman, Dengler, and Kulp among others. Distances cited include Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Annapolis, and Reading with multiple trips and social engagements reported. A child, Marvin Stark, fractured an arm. a hip fracture at Lebanon is noted for Mrs Keath.
The High School assembly this morning was led by Miss Helen F. Quinn with the Art Club in charge. Activities included Baseball Burlesque by Charles Regennas and Ben Neidigh, Charades by all members, and a Harmonica Solo by Erminie Mathers.
A junior orchestra is organized at the high school with members listed by instrument. First violinists include Dorothy Evans John Zarzman Reba Trackman Richard Wissler and Boss Long. Other sections name players for second and third violins trombone cornet saxophone bass trombone and more.
Beginning February 1 the RayArt Goodie Shop will issue numbers for their dry cleaning business. At the end of each month until further notice they will award 2.50 in cash to the holder of a lucky number. They announce a new process dry cleaning service claimed to be superior and finer at lower prices. Advertisement appears on another page.
Members of Manheim Township Post 664 will hold a card party at the Nettsville Fire Hall Monday. Pinochle and 500 will be played with prizes. Committee: Charles B. Kratzert chairman George P. Kratzert Grant Newcomer James R. McMichael Tom McMichael.
Police reported the slain man Harry Martini had a car found in a private Allentown garage and a home there as detectives pursued leads after his body was discovered weeks ago in a shack near Brunnerville.
A roast pork and sauerkraut supper will be served Saturday from 4 to 8 at the Fire House by St. Pauls Lutheran Sunday School class taught by Mrs. Fry. Tickets from class members or at the Fire Hall. pies cakes and candy for sale. Roy Kneeburg bought the former Stott Book Store stock at bankruptcy sale. bankrupt sale to continue until sold. Roller skating at LUTZ HALL Saturday Evening 10c and 20c.
Amanda B Planatz Pfautz, 4, widow of Samuel Pfautz, died early Saturday at her daughter’s home in Landisville from complications of diseases. Survived by two children Tuma Wissler and Jacob Pfautz, fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the daughter’s home and 2:30 p.m. at Middle Creek Church. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs Ellen S Grube Kraft wife of Edwin H Kraft of Rothsville died suddenly at home at 1130 PM Thursday aged 65 She was a member of Rothsville Lutheran Church She is survived by husband two children eight grandchildren and four siblings Funeral held Tuesday at 120 PM from the home with church services at 2 PM Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery
A High Lyceum presentation at the High School auditorium will feature a portable broadcasting setup to air music and dialogue as a simulated radio station. The event includes a military revue and a musical comedy with summer tunes, offering entertainment and education for the audience.
Seniors busy with preparations for their annual play as the date for niilin through draws near. Practices almost daily under Miss Zada Workman aim to make this year’s production the best yet. Robert Posey portrays John Carter while Beatrice Bontberger and Fischer Miksch study period manners and dress.
Clayton Cammans aged 35 of Rothsville died at 2 A M on Friday after a prolonged illness. He belonged to the P C S A of Brownstown and the Knights of Pythias of Lititz. Survived by widow Elva Adams and three children John Harold Jacob Emmanuel Betty Jane, his parents John F. and Emma Schleter Cammaus, and many brothers and sisters. Funeral from home at 9 30 A M with services at 10 A M at Rothsville Lutheran Church. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
Milton M Wenger 64 of Brownstown died at 3 P M Thursday from complications. He belonged to Graffdale Mennonite Church and was a farmer in West Farl Township until six years ago. He married Lizzie N Wenger and left eight children: Ella Mahlon Nolt New Holland RD Isaac W Leacock Frank Farmersville Katie Elam W Witmer Brownstown Ida Aldus G Hershey Gordonville Noah.
Word comes in from the farms that farmers are disposing of this year’s tobacco crop at an average price of 10 and 3. While this price is not the highest, a seasoned observer estimates that the 10 and 3 price equates to about 15 and 5 from five years ago when prices were higher. In many sections the crop is largely sold and the movement is hoped to revive business as money flows to merchants on farm accounts, improving outlook for local merchants.
The Evangelical Congregational Church Sunday School class taught by Mrs John Mathers met Tuesday evening at Mrs Peter Keller of Front Street. Mrs Keller led the devotional period while refreshments followed. Miss Adams gave a recitation and children sang. Special note lists Lautz Fancy Sausage 16c and Pudding 12c with delivery.
Farmers National Bank held a regular meeting Monday morning to reorganize its board. W. Buch was named Chairman with F. J. Pierson as President and C. B. Risser and W. G. Fahne as Vice Presidents. J. H. Breitigan, originally Cashier, asked for relief due to illness and was retained as Vice President and Trust Officer.
Lititz High School schedules debates on March 15 22 and a third date with Columbia Mt Joy and Manheim. Affirmative team Cleo Himmelberger Mildred Gangner Robert Peiffer John Huber. negative team Suz anne Flower Edna Eby Richard Musser Robert Posey. others Clyde Myer John Hertz Evelyn Zimmerman and June Byler. Public access.
The Delphian Club met at Sara Jankins home Friday evening with twelve members and two guests. The January Delphian Quarterly was reviewed and topics on national social and civic interests were discussed. Miss Mary Huebener will entertain the club on February 5 with the topic End of the Century.
Rev J C H Tight of United Brethren Church delivers timely address to Lititz Rotary urging faith in God self others business and nation and to look to the future as national leaders did in crises.
The Brooklyn Colored Giants will play a return game against the Lititz Merchants Big 5 next Thursday night on the Lutz Court. A large crowd is expected after their previous one point victory and strong play reports. Also tonight the Max Coffee Five of Lancaster meets the local team on the Lutz floor with a preliminary game planned.
The Lititz High School honor roll lists seniors Beatrice Bomberger Helen Earhart Trene Keener Mary Koch Robert Peiffer. juniors Edith Dichtm Ruth Dissinger Dorothy Ecenrode Maybelle Helter Clyde Myer Dorothy Owen Catherine Rollman Pauline Seibert Helen Snyder. sophomores Mary Bender Wilmer Eby Mildred Gangner Lloyd Graybill John Hertz Robert Lutz Jane Miller. freshmen Arlene Bomberger Mildred Brookmyer Sara Chronister Janet Eby Margaret Erline Helen Farrand Chester Howard Margaret Posey Olive Snyder Evelyn Zimmerman. highth grade Arlene Demmy Kitty Groff Rachel Hackman Many Hickman Mildred Lefevre Mary Mellinger Bertha Mishler Kathryn Peiffer Ruth Smith Robert Gangner. seventh grade Marcella Engle Helen Erline Dorothy Hornberger Pearl Keath Jane Keath Ruth Showers Vera Wolf Charles Hevener Robert Rosenberg.
The borough council reduced the 1938-39 tax rate to six mills for the new year, down two mills from last year. The head tax remains two dollars. Auditors reported receipts of 62 485.89 and expenditures of 26 833.45 with a 35 602.44 balance.
The Warwick Grange met Monday evening at Rothsville High School. It opposed Daylight Saving and appointed Lincoln Stauffer George Grunenberger and Charles Hess to the Committee on Resolutions. The session included songs recitals and discussions on thrift jobs and prosperity and farming income. The next meeting is scheduled for February 8.
Prof C. O. Dossin of State College will lecture on the starting and tearing of chicks in the Rothsville High School auditorium Tuesday night February 2 at 7 15 illustrated by slides. Sponsored by W M Zook and Sons of Rothsville Station, all interested are invited to attend.
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