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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
9
Residents are urged to open their homes to under privileged New York children for a two week stay. Many can help despite cramped quarters or limited funds but more volunteers are needed to provide meals and companionship during this generous program.
The Chicago Young Republicans formed a national organization and adopted a platform to guide speeches in counties and states. They condemn Congress for abdication and declare faith in forward-looking legislation, urging leadership that blends experience with youthful energy. Their four word program is Liberty, honor, security and progress. G Graybill Diehm seeks a strong Lancaster County victory for David A. Reed for Senate and for Attorney General William A Schnader to win the Pennsylvania ticket.
The Lancaster County Fair will run September 26 to 29 announced by the Lancaster County Agricultural Fair Management. The five day event includes a horse show led by William Campbell, daily running and trotting events, a Wil West rodeo, and nightly fireworks. Concessions are handled by George Tamid Agency and Allen Lewis Company provides exhibits in cooperation with local merchants and earlier Bloomsburg fair contacts.
A long list of Lititz and surrounding area items includes postal greetings from Sarah C. Beckler to Lillie, Elmer Botlinger leaving for Chester County, local residents and businesses tied to Standard Oil, beekeeping notes from Jerome Ressier, and several social happenings. Community members travel to Mt Gretna and Philadelphia, horse and cattle trade details, hospital and school concerns, and plans for next year’s Independence Day events.
A vintage advertisement urges readers that life insurance remains essential especially in hard times. It argues there is no substitute, stresses the value of continued coverage, warns against lapsing now to avoid losing favorable rates, and notes potential difficulty in qualifying later.
Lititz Lodge No.253 of the Knights of Pythias installed officers for the coming term led by CG C Henry C Sturgis and TL Cohick. The lodge considers a trip to Atlantic City. Other items include a new "lightning lamp" at Springs Hotel, bass fishing reports, local visits to Philadelphia and Reading, a tree accident injuring a year-old girl, and upcoming community events in Hiram Kline's grove August 2 with the Lexington Union S. B. 8 celebration.
State officials press full inspections this week as 44 meetings across Pennsylvania address official stations. Lancaster County meeting at Wiggins Garage noted widespread representation and emphasis on removing mechanically unsafe cars from roads. Officials warn of penalties and spur owners to secure timely inspections before October 1 red and blue stickers appear.
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