Two Day Young People Conference Opens Saturday
A two day Young People's Conference sponsored by local Brethren church departments will be held in the Lititz Akron and Middle Creek church Sunday and Saturday with four services. Rev A G Bangher of Elizabeth Town and Dr Charles A Weaver of Manheim will lead two discussion groups Saturday afternoon at 2 30 on camps and conferences and home life and influence of the home in church and community Grace Hollinger will moderate the session and a fellowship supper follows at 5 20 Rev Ross D Murphy of Philadelphia will speak at the remaining services.
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Lititz
Akron
Middle Creek
Church of the Brethren
A. G. Bangher
Elizabethtown
Charles A. Weaver
Manheim
Mystery Safe Bargain Prompts Townwide Talk
A Walter S. Bare sale Saturday allegedly yielded a safe bought for 40 cents containing cash, stamps, a watch, and possibly bonds. The tale splits residents between belief and doubt with some claiming a stranger hid his own money and recruited friends to view the “prize buy” inside. Safe officials have not confirmed or denied the rumors.
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Walter S
All-Lititz Soft Ball Team Faces Reading Fords Tomorrow
The All-Lititz soft ball team will play the Reading Fords tomorrow night at Lutz field. The visitors are ranked among the best in Reading. The game starts at 7 o clock.
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Reading Fords
Lutz Field
Reading
Theatre Manager Seeks Lost Items From Busy Night
The Litita Theatre manager reports a flood of abandoned items including purses gloves and handkerchiefs. He holds a large collection hoping many will be reclaimed soon to avoid eviction from his office. The notice mentions Boston brown bread as an added feature and a canvassing company.
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Litita
tLititz
Boston Brown
Farmer Charles Ends Life in Barn in Lititz Area
Charles Hess, 54, a Lititz area farmer, hanged himself in his barn yesterday morning. Deputy coroner Dr. M H Yoder ruled death by own action. Survived by wife Ellen Hess, three children J Wilbur, Howard, Ella Mae, his mother Mrs Anna Charles, and four brothers. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM at Hess home, burial in Hess cemetery.
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Christ
Charles
Hestold
Lititz
R. D
Secion
Ellen Hess
J. Wilbur
Hershey
Howard
Ella Mae
Anna Charles
Landisville
Amos
John
Landis
Mt. Joy
Jacob
Silver Spring
Hess’ Cemetery
Cameraman Films Park Illumination For Paramount News
Jack Blum of Philadelphia shot motion pictures of candle illumination in Springs Park for Paramount News at night. He returned to Lititz to learn the history of the display and explained the pictures. Film quality uncertain until development. A Lititz Theatre showing date would be announced if accepted.
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Springs Park
Paramount News
Jack Blum
Philadelphia
New York
Blum
Lititz
Lititz Theatre
Has Blood Transfusion Harry Gorton Undergoes Operation
Harry Gorton, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Gorton of South Cedar Street, was taken by Legion Ambulance to St Josephs Lancaster for knee infection surgery after a fall two weeks earlier. He received a blood transfusion the day of surgery and his condition remains weak though the operation is deemed successful.
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Harry
Fred Gorton
South Cedar Street
St. Joseph’s At
Lancaster
Legion Ambulance
Lutz Pool Ad Features Children Prices For Admission
A local ad for Lutz Pool lists 5 cent entry for children eight years and under and 10 cent rates for others, reflecting a small town swimming venue advertisement.
Town 24 TALK reflects local pride and community efforts
Readers are invited to contribute to the Town Talk column as it resumes in town paper. The piece praises rose displays by Victor Carpenter and Harry Wonder on New Street, mentions a proposed bronze tablet for field supporters, and highlights Benny Lutz and Bam for community recreation including a low cost pool and winter basketball leagues.
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Victor Carpenter
Harry Wonder
New Street
CWA
Bennie” Lutz
Bam
Men to Meet Tonight Discuss World Peace
The local Church of the Brethren men s organization will hold its monthly meeting at 8 o clock this evening in the church on Centre Street. Ezra Bucher will discuss two topics relating to world peace and George H Penny will cover two additional items.
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Church of the Brethren
Centre Street
Ezra Bucher
George H. Pennypacker
Rothsville Man Electrocuted Touches 4600-Volt Wire
Gideon S. Haines 43 of Rothsville died after his arm touched a high tension 4600 volt line while working with his brother for Pennsylvania Power and Light Co on Route 5 east of Hinkletown. Funeral set for 2 p.m. at Zion Brethren Church Rothsville with burial in Zion cemetery. Viewing tonight 7 to 9 at his Rothsville home.
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Gideon S. Haines
Rothsville
D.S.T
Zion Brethren Church
Zion Cemetery
Hinkletown
Haines
Pennsylvania Power & Light Co
Ralph
Manheim man injured after horse kick to face
Clayton Peiffer, formerly of town near Manheim, was kicked in the face by a horse while hitching it. He received treatment at General Hospital, Lancaster, then returned home. His face suffered severe cuts and bruising with temporary eye swelling.
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Clayton Peiffer
Manheim
Town
General Hospital
Lancaster
Ford Goehenaar Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Ford Goehenaar underwent appendicitis surgery Friday evening at Lancaster General Hospital and is reported to be improving rapidly. The operation was decided quickly, and news surprised many friends.
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Ford Goehenaar
Lancaster General Hospital
Our Meat Store Opens Daily with Free Pool Swim Offer
East Main Street shop announces daily hours and a promotion for customers aged 18 and under who spend 18 cents or more receive a free swim in the pool. Hamburg priced at 18 cents.
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East Main Street
Hamburg
B. F. Lutz & Sons
New Shoe Factory Ready By Aug. 1
A modern cement brick steel factory for Badorf Shoe Co. on West Lincoln Avenue near Lititz is nearly complete and slated for occupancy by August 1. The 80 by 160 foot one story plus basement plant will boost local production by 500 pairs daily with potential to add 50 more. features include extensive steel sash windows, a large basement office, and a main production floor planned for future machinery layout.
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Lincoln Avenue
Badorf, Shoe Co
W. H. Muth & Co
Lititz
Scouts Exhibit At Town Nature Show
The Boy Scout Troop invites the public to a nature exhibit at the Scout Cabin in the Park today during the Union Picnic. They will run a small refreshment stand with proceeds benefiting the Troop treasury.
Union Picnic Program Set for Springs Park Today
The annual Union Sunday School Picnic brings activities from 2 p m including games for youths of various ages at the grand stand round house and ball field with free ice cream and coffee. Baseball games start at 2 30 p m with Evangelical Sunday School versus Moravians and Lutherans versus O B ten, winners to meet after supper.
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Union
Springs Park
Lutheran
Moravian
United Brethren
Evangelical
Reformed
Round House
Evangelical Sunday School
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Snoops
M. H. Yoder
Ford
Badorf Co
West
Lincoln Ave
Scouts
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