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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
4
A Lititz column argues for establishing Camp Fire Girls in town to complement the existing Boy Scout group. The note cites local youth guidance, parental concerns about harmful influences, and notes Brownstown’s longstanding Camp Fire presence as a model.
A Pennsylvanian article touts potato juice as a potential substitute for gasoline and a source for flour, starch, and animal feed, warning against waste and noting farmers may burn surplus spuds for profit. It also reports Lancaster County townships receiving cash road tax bonuses and a short tale of a tiny white dog defending against a groundhog in New Street.
Mr Victor Hallacher of Philadelphia spent weekend with parents Mr and Mrs M S Hallacher. Several locals and visitors from Reading Manheim Lititz Akron Lancaster Ephrata and Trenton N J drop by or stay with relatives and friends across the Rothsville area over the past week.
Local residents from Lititz Rathsville Brunnerville Palmyra Rothsville and neighboring areas spent Sunday visiting friends and relatives. Notable gatherings included Rev A G Fahnestock and family at White Rock and Uni corn. J Jacob Snavely and Samuel Dietrich at Miss lona Williams. Aaron Singer and Wilson Gantz calling on John Singer. Rev Jaco Landis and family visiting Lititz neighbors.
Community notes report Howard Kreider family moving from Mechanicaville to East Petersburg. Multiple residents host or visit relatives including Mrs Adam Grayhill of Newton Kane and David Gochenour family. Local road oiling project near Neffsville to Harrisburg pike underway. Residents purchase autos from Ben Kaufman agency and Wayne Stauffer buys a Buick tourer. Several social visits and farming projects noted, plus church services planned for July 28 and 21 with local ministers. John Demmy recovering after appendicitis operation at Lancaster General Hospital. Hydrangea plants and pigeons showcased by Joseph Keath. various farms referenced in Clay township and Lititz area.
The Stober residence on Market Street nears superstructure as walls rise. Rev. C J Morton opens a Fountain Park camp meeting for five Sundays with preaching singing and refreshments. Rev A J Bachman marks fortieth year in St John’s Reformed pastorate after July 14 1878. Waldeck Union Sunday school picnic postponed due to rain. Pilgrim’s Inn owned by Otto Herold is being spruced up. Four town draftees headed to Annville July 24 descend from Revolutionary soldiers. Read the RECORD at $1.50 annually.
The week featured Irish songs from Chantauqua Week choirs with a final number from Victor Herbert's Aileen. Carolyn E. Geisel spoke on saving man-power, urging health laws and education amid war. Lectures by Dr Geisel and Owen Lovejoy drew large, attentive crowds. The program included music by Kerry Singers, The Conrad Company, and the McDonough-Baird Company, plus plays and a notable address by Judge Kavannagh on Traitors to Justice.
Mrs Margaret Smith of Narvon Lancaster county Pa recounts severe stomach catarrhal gastritis with loss of appetite and body pain. After hearing Susannah Seldomridge’s experience she used Tonall and reports restored appetite and better health. Testimonial dated June 14 1918. Tonall sold at J E Charles Drug Store Lititz.
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