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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1932
Page
8
After two weeks of rain and warmth a quick freeze lowers the mercury to zero. The High School receives a 16 volume American Encyclopaedia thanks to the Alumni Association. A Susquehanna Recreation Club spelling bee is planned for next Saturday with prizes in Doster's Store windows.
A town note outlines Joseph Grant denying wedding plans and warning about fake invitations. Weather hints cold February. a ghost sighting near Lititz and Lexington is unverified. Reading RR officials visit over a possible new station while residents debate matchable monster calla lilies. Ice harvested for tee houses, and a snowstorm keeps people indoors. Prices listed for grain and eggs. Legend of Starved Rock recalls Iroquois siege and extinction after the lni Indians' last stand.
The Church of the Brethren opens a Bible Doctrines class divided into four groups by age and marital status. Instructors include Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Gibbel, Rev. Hershey, and Rev. Byler. After study, worship and choruses follow.
The passage argues lasting power cannot arise from injustice, perjury, or treachery. It warns such schemes may gain brief success, but time exposes weakness and leads to ruin. It emphasizes that foundations must be firm, with actions grounded in just and true principles. Decmos thenes.
The Galapagos Islands form the Colon archipelago of Ecuador. They comprise about 15 larger and around 40 smaller islands. Located roughly 580 miles west of South America, their total land area is about 2,870 square miles. Isabella is the largest island at about 1,650 square miles.
The Great Western railway operates a passengerless “whitewash special” to detect track jolts. The car notes each jolt while a splash of whitewash marks the repair spot for crews.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Moravian Church met at Mrs. H. E. Grosh's Maple Street home. Treasurer reported $2.67 in general funds and $17.92 in Thank-Offering. Members read letters from Alaska and Nicaragua appeals and planned a barrel drive for the Alaska orphanage and Surinam meeting in the upcoming session.
Myth describes Scylla as a six headed twelve armed monster encircled by barking dogs, dwelling on the rock Scylla a perilous promontory near the straits of Messina opposite Charybdis on the Sicilian coast.
The Bible Class of Moravian Sunday School held its annual business meeting Tuesday evening. Officers elected include President Harry Regennas Vice President J C Breneman Secretary Grace Keller Assistant Mrs Wilson Schenebarger Treasurer George Keehn Teacher Rt Rev E B Crosland. Treasurer reports receipts 443.62 with 100 to Missionary Pastor salary and 83 to Chapel Building Fund. Class has 120 members 62 women 58 men. Refreshments served after meeting.
The text notes Louis Napoleon as the first president of the Second Republic in 1848 and Louis Adolphe Thiers as the first president of the Third Republic who took office in 1871.
The article notes that American Indians used drums and a flute with a seven note scale a five note whistle and a sand filled gourd rattle as part of their music material culture.
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