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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
4
The article notes Candlemas Day gifts in Scotland for teachers, often small sums like sixpence or a crown, valued in frugal Scotland. It suggests American communities may collect for underpaid teachers, though many would prefer compensation from municipal treasuries to avoid family influence.
The Lancaster County class won second prize at the Harrisburg show with some individual firsts. The article urges more industry focus on egg production, noting market demand for brown shelled eggs and higher prices. It advises studying buyer needs, suitable breeds like White Leghorn for white eggs and Rhode Island Red for brown eggs, and emphasizes ongoing learning to improve business success.
On Saturday January 31, C W Hess administrator of Lucy Smith deceased will sell at public sale her home near Akron and a lot of personal property as part of the estate proceedings.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Evangelical church plans its monthly gathering on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. William Zwally. Chicken-pox has appeared in the Erwin Strohm family. Paul Myers of Bareville will open an up to date grocery store in the Gehman building at the square. Numerous local families hosted and visited each other over Sunday, with many from Akron, Denver, Ephrata, Lititz and Lancaster noted.
The Samuel B. Keller family visited Mr. and Mrs. Samuel K. Keller of Lexington. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ober and son J. Russell were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Zartman near Lexington. On Sunday they visited Ober’s mother.
A compilation of light verse and observations from town life notes humor about snow neglecting motorists and social quirks. The pieces lampoon winter hardships, roads, dieting thrift stores and a playful look at gender norms and old sayings with a Pennsylvanian flavor.
Kissel Hill resident Mrs. Minnie Ream visited her uncle J W Gerhart and family on Sunday. Hast Akron school visited Clay school on Monday. A gasoline blaze in the cellar of Elmer B Bucher’s home Thursday was stopped by neighbors before a major fire could develop.
Mr Norman Keath narrowly escaped when a heavy cellar lid slipped from his wife’s hands and struck his back while they filled a tobacco cellar. He could not move for days but is now mobile though unable to work. Numerous local residents from Elm Penryn Marietta and Lititz visited friends and relatives Sunday, including the Bombergers Landises and Yocums, with several trips to homes in Manheim Brickerville and Lititz.
An excerpt explains ear anatomy as a guide to personality, stating the upper ear indicates mentality, middle governs executive power, and lower reflects vitality. It claims a balanced ear profile marks mental steadiness and social competency, warning that small lower parts imply weakness. It briefly cautions young men about pursuing visitors and endorses home industry.
Estate of Maria Enck in Wick Township grants administration to William Stauter. all debtors must pay promptly and creditors present claims to him in Lititz R D 3. William Stauter is administrator and B Frank Kready attorney. Estate of Kate Bear in Wick Township grants administration to Alice B Stauffer. debtors must pay promptly and creditors present claims to her in Lititz Pennsylvania. Joseph B Wissler is the attorney.
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