Warwick House sale and community events listed
The column lists a Saturday sale at the Warwick House and an open air concert by the Lititz band. It notes borough and school taxes due dates, business changes, a St. John U. S. picnic at Brickerville, Myerstown band music, a Lancaster auto truck fire near San Domingo, locusts, and various local incidents and transactions including property purchases, a restaurant plan, a New York visitor, bass fishing prospects, and a turkey-raising bet story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick House
Lititz
Christ Imhoff
Klein Street
Cedar
St. John’s U. S
Brickerville
Myerstown
Mr. Zellers
Leon Diehm
Manheim
N. S. Myers
N. B. Reeser
Yershey
Elmer Frederick
Owl Hill
East Main Street
Rufus Grayhill
Penn Real Estate Co
H. N. Reiber
Frederick
Morris Frederick
David Risser
Rothsville
John §. Badorf
Badorf
H. H. Snavely
Belle Brink
New York
Young
Warren George
Izaak Walton's
Green Tomato Pie Delights Traveler at Lititz Hotel
An agent visiting a country hotel near Lititz praised a cook’s green tomato pie as the best he ever ate while noting he normally avoids tomatoes. The season brings green grape and green tomato pies into local tables as cooks improvise desserts from savory produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Lititz
Community Vacation Bible School Ends With Reported Attendance
The four schools ran a week long program with 38 teaching and helper staff, 254 pupils enrolled, 160 with perfect attendance and 461 large Gold stars awarded for excellence. A Sunday evening public service at the Moravian Church lawn features a professional flag salute hymn singing and a mission pageant directed by Mrs. Nevin Baughman. Chairs will be provided and everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevin Baughman
Moravian Church
Eiverybody
Hikers Reach Yellowstone National Park in Coast Walk
Paul Young and Eugene Mohn were last heard from while walking toward the coast after reaching Yellowstone National Park. The two hikers had planned a long-distance trek and were reported missing upon their last contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Young
Eugene Mohn
Yellowstone National Park
Local Wheat Crop Bets Prices Rise as Harvest Nears
Local farmers report one of the best wheat crops in years with heavy heads and abundant straw. Prices hover around 1.25 to 1.35 per bushel, with growers optimistic for possible rises to 1.50 or higher as western quotes move up. Corn prospects also strong, though some grain remains unsold at around 1.10 or more per shelled bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert, Shhenk
Antos Huber
J. C. Brubaker
Lititz
Joe
Egg Producers Association
Levisby
Myerstown Band Draws Large Crowd for Final Song
The Myerstown band drew a big crowd Saturday evening and held the audience through the last selection. The group blended well, and a college singer from last year returned to great reception. A recent change in leadership was noted due to the former leader's death. Musicians praised the warm reception and their strong performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myerstown
Moravian Picnic Set For July 28 At Lititz Springs
Large crowd expected at the Lititz Moravians annual picnic with Moravian visitors from area families. The Lititz band plays 1 to 5 PM, supper at 5, free coffee served. Baseball between Manheim and Lititz Legion in the afternoon. Parade and games feature new stunts at 3 PM. Program committee listed including John Carper and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Manheim
Lititz Legion
John Carper
Robert Yerger
John Brenneman
Lloyd Smith
Norman Showers
Maggie Bricker
Anna May Pfautz
Ember Witmer
Sylvia Gorton
Lititz Springs Bev Co Delivers Record Festival Sales
At Stevens festival last Saturday Lititz Springs Beverage Co sold its drinks at the refreshment stand. Proprietor Mr. Fleckenstein helped the sales team as demand outpaced six sellers. With ten flavors stored in ten apartments, the crowd bought about a case every two minutes for two and a half hours. The warm night drew a big crowd and Fleckenstein plans another record sale next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Lititz Springs Beverage Co
Fleckenstein
Fleckenstine
Will Lititz Preserve Chautauqua for Next Year
Efforts to bring Chautauqua back to Lititz faltered as sponsors fell short of a 200-person guarantee. With about 150 signers, no volunteers offered $50 each to stand as guarantors. The drive stresses aiding local children and future citizens.
Apple Grower of Washington State Visit Information
Jacob Earhart and family, apple grower Abram Earhart of Penryn area, traveled from Washington by car to visit relatives in the county. They crossed Montana in a snow storm, planned a stop in Atlantic City, and note a nine acre apple orchard. Dr KE Albright of New York will be at Plantz Bros Store July 20 for foot assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Harhart
Washington
Abram Earhart
Penryn
Harhart
Montana
Mr. Earhart
Minnesota
Atlantic City
KE. L. Albright
New York
Plantz Bros
Dr. Albright
Lititz Tales and Moravian Roots in Lancaster County
A Philadelphia Inquirer piece highlights Lititz in Lancaster County as a Moravian center with cultural quirks. It notes Lititz’s historic industries, including chip hats, screw augurs, and the town’s tranquil image plus a famed Balm of Gilead spring nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
America
Lititz
Lancaster County
Herman T. Frucauff
Allentown
Pennsylvania
Bohemia
United States
Matthias Tsehudy
Job T. Pugh
Philadelphia
John A. Rauch
Henry
Lancaster
England
John Joseph Treary
Benedict Arnold
Maine
Quebec
Jamaica
West Indies
Jamaca
Horace Greeley
Gilead
Guilford
Creeley
Bellefonte
Girard
Philadelphia Inquirer
Pfantz Bros 15th Anniversary Sale Opens Big Reductions
Pfantz Bros marks its 15th anniversary with wide reductions across all departments as the sale goes into full swing. The event highlights discounted merchandise and special offers aimed at drawing in shoppers during the promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfantz Bros
Planing Mill Expands Site On East Front Street
The Keath Planing Mill lays a new office foundation on East Front Street after demolishing a former residence. Relocating the office frees space to enlarge the mill later. A 50 foot illuminated scenic sign advertises the mill. Grounds surrounding the mill feature lawns and hedge fences, creating artistic surroundings for the town's industry.
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East Front Street
Keath
Nine baby skunks found under shed on Lane property
Dr. G C E Lane planned a safety first catch after nine skunks were sighted under a shed. Volunteers helped bag six and move them to a sparsely populated county area, but the remaining three vanished with no trace. The doctor hopes they left far enough to avoid danger.
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GC. E. Lane
Lane
Keath Company Buys Land for New Street Extension
The Keath Company purchased a 350 foot frontage tract along the proposed New Street extension from the Brobst estate, with prior holdings there. A bungalow will be built for J. F. Cyphers, a manager at the local chocolate factory, as part of plans for future development.
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The
Keath Company
New Street
Brobst
J. F. Cyphers
Chocolate Factory
Poultry Raisers Hold Meeting on State Accreditation Plans
A Tuesday meeting at Huber's school house discussed state backed poultry developments including flock and hatchery certification. State officials outlined accreditations, blood testing for white diarrhea, and safer sourcing to curb quack hatcheries while boosting egg production and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huber
State Department
Zug
Messrs. Stehrman and
Lawson
State Department of Poultry
Pennsylvania
Roof proposed for park grandstand to shelter picnicers
The new ball field grandstand lacks a roof causing sun exposure during hot days and deterring attendance. The baseball committee urges roof completion, with the American Legion offering to supply boards. The proposal benefits fans and picnicers but awaits finance committee review.
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Baseball Committee
American Legion
Finance Committee
Local citizens mark July 17 birthdays
Birthdays noted for Pine Hill residents Mrs Daniel Weachter who turns 81 on Sunday. Mrs John Llester on Lincoln avenue will reach 89 this Friday July 17. Mr P W Flory of Brunnerville will be 73 on July 17. Mrs B F Grosh and Miss A Virginia Grosh of East Main Street both celebrate reaching a year older on July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Weachter
Pine Hill
John Llester
Lincoln Avenue
P W. Flory
Brunnerville
B. F. Grosh
East Main Street
A. Virginia Grosh
Benjamin B. Hertzler
Witmer
Messrs
H. B. Buch
Wilson Baum
Hershey
Mary Woodington
Orwigsburg
S. A. Heisey
United Evangelical Church
Waldheim Park
Allentown
Hazel Kershner
Cleveland
Ohio
Irvin W. Snader
Catherine Smith
Martha
Katie
Wayne Grube
Southeast
Kissel Hill
Auto Tourists Reunite After Coast Trip
Two parties of auto tourists who left Lutitz for the coast unite on the middle west route. Eckert Rudy Mondorf, joined by Benj Lutz Frank McCreary and Harl Walters, are returning from the Pacific coast and working at Libbys Morrison ill plant. They were 119 miles apart when they learned of each other and plan homeward departures in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutitz
Eckert
Rudy
Mondorf
Middle West
Benj. Lutz
Frank McCreary
Harl Walters
Pacific Coast
Libby
Morrison
Ill
Travel notes of area residents fill local columns
Miss Dorothy Bobst stays at the Springs Hotel while Frank Downey of Reading visits. Many locals journey to Baltimore Hershey Atlantic City and Oak Grove areas. Rev. W R Sammel plans Ocean Grove and Bedford trips. Rev J E Maurer to lead St Pauls Lutheran in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bobst
Springs Hotel
Frank Downey
Reading
John Leed
Campbellstown
Spencer
F. A. Weichsel
Baltimore
W. R. Sammel
Gettysburg
Ushers Group to Hold Millway Picnic This Thursday
The Ushers Association of the U E Church will host a picnic at Millway on Thursday July 23. The event is organized as a church community gathering with activities and refreshments for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ushers Association of the
U. E. Church
Millway
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Turkey
Frank Spickler
Frank
Community Vacation Bible School
Moravian Square
Yellowstone National , Park
Lititz Soft Drinks
Washington State
Crea
Geo. W. Hensel
Lancaster Way
Taylor McCummings
Little Britain
Taylor
Adam
Jacob Ruhl
General Hospital
Monroe Shue
Edward Hall
Lancaster General Hospital
Wilson Scheneberger
Spruce Street
Harry Malin
Ed Miller
Malta
Princes of
Howard Evans
Dorothy
Emma Spangler
Reading and
Carsonia Park
C. H. Brobst
Harrison Helman
Luella Snader
Broad Street
Pleasantville
N. J
Edward Brown
John Weaver
Mrs. Mason
Pittsburgh
Robert Gibson
Lexington
Mr. Weaver
F. B. Buch
Kingston
John Brubaker
Posey
8. R. Posey
Buch
Mt. Gretna
Brubaker
Margaret Gundrum
Albany
N. Y
Mrs. C. A. Gundrum
Roy Workman
New York City
Hiram Workman
Roy
State College
David Gottschall
Dayton
Mary Rudy
C. B. Risser
Gottschall
Elmer Hammond
Jacob Graybill
Harry Reinhold
Mr. Hammond
North Lawrence
Canton
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