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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1925
Page
4
The Lititz Record records subscription rate at $1.50 per year and notes entry at Lititz Pennsylvania Post Office as second class matter.
The piece argues American materialism has flaws but shows generosity during crises. It urges confidence that Santa Barbara will recover, calling for ample loans for reconstruction and praising national unity and solidarity across the Pacific coast city’s misfortune.
The article argues country life offers lasting business value and deep ties to land. It praises rural homes for space and beauty, warns city dwellers drift and seek profits over happiness, and notes country owners grow charm year by year while relocation often disappoints financially or emotionally.
The article notes July and August as peak vacation months yet many miss time off. Farmers are busy then but can rest later, while mechanics often work long hours when business is brisk though idle periods exist.
The passage argues workers need breaks to avoid fatigue and rut. It notes that constant 52 week work can dull the human machine and that vacations help, but overdoing leisure may leave one tired upon return. It discusses shoes wearing better with breaks and people tiring if work never stops.
The July issue argues July 4th marks more than independence. It cites events tied to the date from 1636 to 1864 including Williams founding Rhode Island, Washington Fort Necessity, Brad dock defeat, Wyoming Valley massacre, Kaskaskia capture, California independence, Jefferson and Adams deaths, Monroe’s death, Washington Monument work, Lincoln's 1861 call for troops, and the 1864 Gettysburg and Vicksburg victory signals.
A series of evangelistic meetings will be held on the Mt Zion Evangelical church lawn from July 8 to 15 led by Rev L Updegrove and featuring a roster of assisting ministers from various towns including Rothsville Brownstown Ephrata Terre Hill and Lancaster The all day District Sunday School meeting at the Brethren church drew 60 delegates from other schools The July meeting of the Alon branch General Hospital Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs Eckmann and several local families attended the anniversary celebration
Residents and guests from Lititz, Mount Gretna, Hershey, Conestoga Valley Park, and nearby towns spent weekends with relatives and friends. Attendees included Leed, Price, Dunkleberger, Mohler, Reitz, Wolf, Weist, Zwally, Reitz, Mohn, and others visiting or entertaining in Rothsville, Neffsville, Quarryville, Reamstown, Brunnerville, and Marietta. Several families traveled to gardens, fishing trips, and church services, with hospital and home visits noted.
Letters of administration have been granted to Alfred L. Couple. All indebted parties must pay promptly and any claims should be presented for settlement to Alfred L. Couple at Lititz PA, R. F. D. No. 2, or to attorney Joseph B. Wissler.
A parade of visitors and guests marked the Fourth in Lititz with numerous families from New York City Philadelphia Reading and nearby towns spending the holiday with local residents. Attendees included Mr. Harry Steininger of New York City Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Keller Pleasantville N J and others from Harrisburg Bethlehem and Reading at various local homes and events.
I H H Diehm cashier of the bank swears the listed liabilities and assets are true to the best of knowledge. The balance sheet shows capital stock 50000.00 surplus 100000.00 undivided profits 87056.62 circulating notes 43500.00 due to state banks 804.58 certified checks 1700.00 cashier's checks 140.12 total items 22088 37099.00 reserve 2722 22 certificates of deposit money borrowed other time deposits total time deposits subject to reserve bills payable 720206.01 other obligations 409991.65 16965.00 426955.65 liabilities total 1458980.76 state of pennsylvania county of lancaster sworn to on read record 1.50 a year.
Letters testamentary granted to Nathan K Buch and Adam Miller as executors of the estate of David R Buch late of Lititz PA. All indebted persons must pay immediately and those with claims should present them for settlement. Executors reside in Lititz PA.
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