Lititz Record Details Publishing and Subscription Info
The Lititz Record published weekly by The Record Printing Co. editors and publishers E. D. Fulweiler and J. R. Johnson. It is entered at Lititz Pa post office as second class matter. Communications should be addressed to South Broad Street Lititz Pa. Subscription rate listed at 1.56 dollars per year.
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THE
Record Printing CO
E. D. Fulweiler
J. R. Johnson
Lititz, Pa
South Broad Street
Upturn in Christmas Trade Signals Economic Renewal
Reports nationwide say Christmas trade outpaced expectations with scarce shelves across stores. Bargain sales post holiday push stock clearance while shoppers buy more. If orders rebound, manufacturers and wholesalers will accelerate production and employment, signaling gradual return from hard times.
Church Notes on St Pauls Lutheran Congregation 1931
The St Pauls Lutheran Church notes report 1931 progress including 100 percent enrollment gain in Sunday School over ten years, ongoing fund growth for a new building, and interior remodels to the parsonage. The Senior Choir became vested and various classes donated organ chimes, lights, and Bible markers. The pastor listed 9 funerals, 10 infant baptisms, 5 marriages, 76 sermons, 51 addresses, 37 new members, and 1155 calls. congregation strength stands at 667 baptized, 531 children, 496 communing. Harry Stark and Frank H Longenecker were elected elder and deacon for three years.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran
Doreas Bible
H. H. Diehm
Grace Moyer
Alvin Long
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
William H. Enck
James Sesseman
Harry Stark
Frank H. Longenecker
Driver Freed in Death After Oregon Pike Crash
Louis Niccol a Lancaster junk dealer died in Lancaster General Hospital from injuries after a two vehicle crash on the Oregon Pike near Roseville last Tuesday. Deputy coroner Dr J F Trexler said the accident was unavoidable and no criminal charges will be filed against Frank Glatfelter of Lititz R D 3, the car driver.
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Oregon Pike
Roseville
Louis Niccol
Lancaster
Lancaster General Hospital
J. F. Trexler
Frank Glatfelter
Lititz R. D
Nicoll
Conveyors Carry Ford Car Parts in Edgewater Plant
Three photographs from Ford Motor Company show conveyor aided production at the Edgewater New Jersey plant. Pictures depict unloading from freight cars near assembly lines, bodies starting their run on a conveyor, and wheels being mounted as chassis move along a linked system. Workers in groups of four attach wheels to chassis as they pass the dock.
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Ford Motor Company
Edgewater
N. J
Chasses
Obituary for Harold William Hackman One Month Old
Harold William Hackman infant son of Samuel and Margaret Hackman of Lincoln died of pneumonia at home. Survived by parents brothers Samuel Jr Franklin Genevieve and Mary Jane all at home and grandparents Samuel Bertha Peiffer of Ephrata and Jacob Katie Hackman of Lincoln. Funeral at home Wednesday 2:00 pm with Cedar Hill Cemetery Ephrata burial.
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Harold William Hackman
Samuel
Margaret Hackman
Lincoln
Samuel, Jr
Franklin
Genevieve
Mary Jane
Bertha Peiffer
Ephrata
Jacob
Katie Hackman
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs Emma Irvin Irvin dies at 79 in Lincoln
Mrs Emma Irvin aged 79 widow of Pierce Irvin of Lincoln died Sunday at noon from complications. Survived by children Flora, William, Pierce at home and E Wayne of Cincinnati plus one grandchild and one great grandchild. Also half-siblings Mary Erb, J W Gerhart, Edwin Gerhart and two step brothers Jacob and Benjamin Gerhart. Funeral private at home at 1 30, public service 2 at Zion Reformed Church Lincoln followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
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Emma Mohler Irvin
Pierce Irvin
Lincoln
The
Reformed Church
Flora
William
Pierce
E. Wayne
Cincinnati
Mary
John Erb
Cocalica
J. W. Gerhart
Clay
Edwin Gerhart
Newman Grove
Nebraska
Jacob Gerhart
Benjamin Gerhart
Kleinfeltersville
Zion Reformed Church
Death of John M. Weaver at 66 in Ephrata area
John M. Weaver 66 of near Erb's Corner was found dead Friday evening at 6 at his son Aaron Weaver's home in Ephrata R D 1. He is survived by his wife, children including Amos W. and Aaron W., nineteen grandchildren, and several siblings. Private services occurred at Aaron Weaver's home at 12:30 PM Tuesday with public services at 1:30 PM at Martindale Mennonite Church and interment in the adjoining cemetery.
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John M. Weaver
Erb’s Corner
Aaron Weaver
Ephrata R. D
David Kurtz
Schoeneck
Amos W
Stevens
Levi W. Martin
Frysville
Aaron W
Herman Seppi
Lititz R. D
Daniel Hess
Phoenix
Arizona
Abram Wenger
New Holland
R. D
Frank Weaver
Weaverland
Henry
Scottdale
Elam
Hinkletown
Benjamin
Blue Ball
Joseph Weaverland
Adam Martin
Peter B Eckert Dies in Ephrata at 82
Peter B Eckert aged 82 a lifelong Penn Township resident died Sunday at the home of his daughter Mrs Albert Wall 117 Grant Street Ephrata from age related complications. He was a Mennonite Church member survived by wife Polly and children Mrs Wolf Mrs Addie Harker Mrs Sadie Gans and Peter B Eckert 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and a sister and brother. Funeral held yesterday at 10 AM at the house and 11 at Erb's Church with interment at the adjoining cemetery. The obituary also notes Mr Long founder of Long and Davidson a Lancaster shoe wholesaler and early banker by training.
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Peter B. Eckert
Penn Township
Albert Wall
Grant Street
Ephrata
Eckert
Mennonite Church
Polly
Wolf
Addie Harker
Savannah
Sadie Gans
Manheim R. D
Peter
Fred Gantz
Manheim
Henry B. Eckert
Lititz
Erb’s Church
Lancaster Businessman Killed in Accidental Shot Incident
Graybill B. Long, a well known Lancaster businessman, was killed Saturday afternoon on his Neffsville area farm while hunting pigeons. The shotgun discharged, striking him in the heart. He was found half an hour later by Dr. John L. Atlee Sr. and Dr. E. H. Witmer ruled the death accidental after investigation.
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Graybill B. Long
Lancaster
Neffsville
Mr. Long
John L. Atlee
EH. H. Witmer
Private funeral and service held for Lancaster resident
Funeral services were held privately at the home on 226 East Orange Street Lancaster at 2 PM Tuesday followed by a public service at St John’s Lutheran Church at 2 30 Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery
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East Orange Street
Lancaster
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Fire cripples rear warehouse in Ephrata blaze
A fire in the warehouse behind the Yost Building on East Main Street Ephrata arose shortly after 6 am Friday endangering the central business section. Occupied by Ephrata Iron and Metal Co the stack of baled rags and paper fed the flames. Spontaneous combustion is suspected. Harry Lessey alerted others and the Ephrata Fire Company confined the fire to its origin. Damage described as slight.
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Ephrata
Yost
East Main Street
Ephrata Iron and Metal Company
Harry Lessey
Ephrata Fire Company
Will Leaves Gifts to Homes in Clay Estate Probate
The will of Mary Bingen man of Clay, admitted for probate, leaves $100 to the U B Church Hope Land $100 to the Children's Home of the Brethren Church Neffsville and $100 to the Bethany Reformed Home at Womelsdorf. The estate value is $1,150. Executor is H R Mohler.
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Mary Bingeman
Clay
U. B. Church
Hopeland
The
Brethren Church
Neffsville
Bethany Reformed Home
Womelsdorf
H.R. Mohler
Stock Exchange Idiom Explains Short Selling Cover
The term cover in stock trading refers to buying a stock that had been sold short in anticipation of a price decline. The profit arises from the difference between the original sale price and the subsequent purchase price.
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Stock Exchange
Arctic Tern Study Reveals 22000 Mile Round Trip
A report notes Arctic terns migrate from the far north to the far south covering about 22000 miles. A bird released in Labrador allegedly returned 9000 miles later to Natal in South Africa, illustrating remarkable long distance journeys.
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Fonss UK
New
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Ford
Emma Irvin
Long
Long and Davidson
Lititz Academy
Eastman Business College
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Fulton National Bank
Anna Elizabeth Bomberger
Adam Long
Long & Co
Town
Lutz
Central Market
Our
Claude Herr
Bill Good
Walters
Hollinger
Miss Smith
Rice
Shultz
No. 67
Hanes Union
Kellogg'’S
Zartman’s Store
Urgsco
RUSCO
Hudson-Essex
Neff
Penna
Wertsch
Dietrich
South
Spruce Street
Campbell’s
Bitter’s
Libby
Sylvania Power
Edison Electric Company
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