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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
4
The brief notice states a weekly Thursday publication edited and owned by R E Buch with a yearly subscription of 1.60 dollars. It identifies the editor proprietor and the publication schedule.
Mark Twain quotes on weather talk frame a call for action on the soldiers and sailors bonus. The piece argues for prompt legislation in Washington to aid those in need, noting many ex service members do not require the full payment yet delaying harms business and public morale.
Elderberry bushes across the region now bloom but few reach fruiting. Beekeepers once enjoyed unrestricted honey gathering, yet Volstead era rules stop that. Amateur wine makers scramble for blossoms, drawing concern from the Wild Flower Preservation Society about the impact on nature.
Long list of residents visiting relatives and hosting guests across Lititz and surrounding areas. Families from Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill, Lebanon county, Newport Perry county, and Manheim area dropped by homes of Kofroth Bomberger Singer Diehm and Bomberger, sharing Sunday hospitality with Yocum Snavely Mellinger Risser and others from Lititz Hallville Kissel Dill Lampeter Farmersville and Lexington.
Mrs Ellie Buck and children of Akron called on Selinda Williams on Thursday evening of last week. Simon Graybill and wife attended the funeral of George B Buck at Murrell on Wednesday.
R L Keith renovates his home with J W Hartranft and Lititz crew painting. Miss Alice Meiskey visits Mountville family and Columbia father Albert Meiskey. Levi S Habecker enlarges porch and plans repainting. recovering from a recent accident. Annie Gibbes vacationing. studying at Elizabethtown College. Harry Landis couple with Martindale trip to see Rolandus Martin family. J W Roth hosts Andrew Shissler and Mrs Shreiner. visit to Harrison Shissler near Brickerville. dinner there. Four local accident victims recovering well. Names: Robert Gibbel, Hershey Risser, Levi Habecker, Mrs Wm Steely. Picnickers at Schoeneck include EB Lutz, family. J W Roth, wife at Akron and Millway with Christ Groff.
Harold Shirker of Akron wed Miss Mary Friend of Ephrata Sunday at 3 pm in the Evangelical church Lebanon conducted by Rev. Raymond Albright. Attendants were Galen Hess and Miss Mary Weber of Ephrata. The ring ceremony was used and the couple are connected with Akron High School’s 1918 class.
In Lexington last Sunday the Brethren Church of Lititz led the Union Sunday School service with about seventy present. Next Sunday the Moravians, led by superintendent George L. Hepp, will take charge. Local residents visit relatives in Lititz Rothsville Brunerville and Lancaster including the Getz family, Helman family, Kline family, and Shore. Roy Singer’s leg injury improved with crutches, Dr Hertz attending.
Otto Peiffer and family visited M. G. Schreiner's family from Saturday to Sunday. Elmer Todd led a truckload of people to Schoeneck on Sunday.
Rolandus Mull held a Sunday family reunion with all his children and grandchildren present. M. G. Shreiner shared celery plants for sale. Local farmers continue haying. M. G. Shreiner and wife visited Rothsville over the weekend.
A long list of guests and visitors arrive in Lititz for the Fourth. Nazareth, Pittsburgh, Akron, Graceham, Reading, Norristown and Philadelphia are represented by relatives, former residents, and friends. Local residents share holiday plans, travels, and extended stays as the town marked Independence Day.
A schoolyard exchange describes a teacher pulling an ear with a sharp grip that left a student feeling sore. The brief line captures a moment of discomfort and curiosity about what happened.
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