Pastor Accepts Call To St. Paul's Church
The Rev J Harold Mumper of St Johns Lutheran West New Jersey was unanimously elected pastor of St Paul's Lutheran Church. He is expected to arrive in early September. The Ladies' Auxiliary of Post 56 American Legion elected officers for the coming year and named delegates to the state convention in August.
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St. Paul’s Church
J. Harold Mumper
St. John's Lutheran Church
West Ne
N. J
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Uyaper
W. Sammel
Zion Lutheran Church
York
Council of St
Ares
Mumper
Lititz
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Post 56
American Legion
Edwin Wissler
Ember Wilmer
Nevin G;achman
Samuel ‘Oman
Howard Ellinger
Jeary Uackman
Chaplin
Alert Trornberger
Lair Rice
Grace Went
Yakes Boys Fishing Trip Heads to Summer Home
Yakes Boys Fishing trip organized by CG Miller of South Broad Street to Big Beaver Creek summer home in Strasburg Township. Attendees include John Uder, Raymond Herr, Lloyd Hess, Dwight Martin, Robert Pfautz, Sheridan Ritz, Charles Sturgis, Winfield Hesenberg and Herbert Cooper.
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CG Miller
South Broad St
Big Beaer Creek
Strasburg Township
John | Uder
Raymond Herr
Lloyd Hess
Wight Martin
Robert Pfautz
Sheridan Ritz
Charles Sturgis
Winfield |Esenberg
Herbert Cooper
65th Picnic at Tress' Grove by Runville Sunday School
The sixty fifth annual picnic of Runville C B Sunday School will be held Saturday at Tress' Grove. Cadet Band from town will furnish music and speakers include Rev Henry Tobias of Myerstown and Judge Allee of Lancaster. On Sunday in the same Grove the mission from Sheridan will be present and Rev W M White of Sheridan will preach.
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Runnerville C. B
Tress’ Grove
Town
Furnishusic
Arry Tobias
Myerstown
Judge Allee
Lancaster
Sheridan
Esent
W. M. White
Demonstration of New Seagrave Pumper by Lititz Fire Company
A Lititz Fire Company demonstration of a Seagrave 1000 gallon pumper for a delegation from the Bonnnet Square Fire Company showed interest in purchasing a similar engine. The visitors were reportedly well pleased with the machine and its performance.
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Lititz
Seagrave
Onnet Square Fire Company
New Face In Post Office Chester A Witmyer Appointed Clerk Carrier
Chester A. Witmyer of town led the recent Post Office examination with the highest average and has been appointed clerk carrier, taking up his duties at the local post office.
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Chester A. Witmyer
Picnic for Thrashers' Association at St. Paul's Church
The Thrashers' Association of St. Paul's Lutheran Church holds its annual picnic next Thursday at the Penryn Mine Grove. Dr. Ahiman of Philadelphia is to be invited to assist in entertaining attendees.
Picnic Here Today At St Stephen's Church Lancaster
The annual St Stephen's Theran Church and Sunday School outing is held today at Springs Park. An all day pro am of games and entertainment is planned with special cars leaving Inner Square at 8 30 for the return trip.
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St. Stephen’s Theran
Lancaster
Springs Park
Sheen Aranged
Nter Square
At & O'Clock
Borough Council Tightens Peddler Fees Not Local Licenses
Controversy grows over amendments to the peddling ordinance passed on first reading. Only change is higher license fees for outsiders while local residents selling baked goods fruit or produce need no license. Farmers and townspeople may continue peddling locally without a license. Local merchants' taxes and town support cited.
Local residents attend camps and funerals in Lititz area
Mrs Thomas Kissinger and others spend ten days at Kricktown Camp Meeting between Adamstown and Reading. Agnes Keath attends granddaughter Mary Ann Todd's funeral in Philadelphia after an operation. William B. Fissick, 79, remembered in Lancaster, a Spanish American War veteran. Community events include canned goods display at Seaman Leed store and Moravian C E Convention attendees from Lititz. Rotary picnic at Graybill's Meadow, Lititz elders and local church activities noted.
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Thomas Kissinger
Wm. Kissinger
Emma Fleischman
Kricktown
Adamstown
Reading
Agnes Keath
Mary Ann Todd
Roy Todd
Philadelphia
William B Fssick
Lancaster
Lititz
Seaman & Leed
Broad Street
Cedar Crest College
Allentown
Moravian C. E
Mary Bender
Ruth Girvin
Cleo Himmelberger
Kathryn Light
Evelyn Pfautz
Kathryn Rolliman
Ethel M. Miller
Randolph Neket
Ruth Snavely
Florence Butzer
Margaret Pfautz
School of Methods
Evangelical Congregational Church
Waldheim Park
H. J. Kline
Anna Gordon
Graybill’s Meadow
Charles Brobst
Henry B. Bueh
Jacob A
Lenhartsville
Manheim
Harry Sprite
Buch
Geo. Dennis
Forrest
Edward Lauer
Paul Schmuck
Annville
Irwin Miller
Penryn
Jalso
Tra Hall
J. K. Mathers
Lancaster General Hospital
Hames
Grace Peiffer
Mary Reidenbach
R. E. Kertchman
Cincinnati
United Brethren Ghareh
Jesus
Residents question peddler license hike in Lititz ordinance
A July 1933 letter to The RECORD in Lititz Pa questions the boroughs June ordinance raising peddlers license costs. The writer argues the tax hurts selling, harms families, and offers alternative reasons for the amendment, urging clear justification beyond revenue.
Local Social Notes From Readers Seem To Chronicle Gettysburg And Camp Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sessemann and family and Rev. J. K. Donat spent Friday and Saturday at Gettysburg. Dozens of residents report weekend trips to Mt Gretna Camp Nawakwa Spruce Creek Atlantic City and Poconos. Names include Margie Arntz Ruth Kotfroth Celesta Crall Theresa Grassel and many others with relatives and hosts across Pennsylvania.
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Harry Sessemann
J. K. Donat
Gettysburg
Margie Arntz
Ruth Kotfroth
Celesta Crall
Theresa Grassel
Hagleville Hospital
Eagleville
Martin Muth
Mt. Gretna
Harry R. Miller
Bernville
Leesport
Paul Bachman
Mondday
Camp Nawakwa
Biglerville
Time Is Almost Up For Reservations On First 4 Day Trip To Boston
Time runs short to reserve seats on the first of the Opportunity Tours To Boston starting August First. Reading Company sponsors a four day all inclusive trip at 30 dollars, covering rail, steamer, bus, meals, hotel Statler Boston lodging, and sights in Boston and Providence. A $5 deposit is required with application, balance due shortly before departure. tours depart August 1, 8, and 15 with two nights on the water and expert escort.
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Boston
Reading Company
Philadelphia
New York
Providence
Hotel Statler
Obituary Sabilla Becker Burkholder 75
Sabilla Becker Burkholder 75 wife of Menno H Burkholder died at her home yesterday at 2 30 pm of complications. Survived by husband and children Harry Rothsville Agnes Reifsnyder Brunnerville Frank Warrisburg Clarence at home, four grandchildren, one brother Jerre Becker Rehrersburg, two sisters Mrs Noah Hess Lititz and Miss Lizzie Becker Neffsville. Funeral at 1 15 pm from 227 North Cedar Street with 2 pm services at Middle Creek Church. Burial in cemetery adjoining.
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Sabilla Becker Burkholder
Menno H. Burkholder
Harry
Rothsville
Agnes
Harvey Reifsnyder
Brunnerville
Frank
Warrisburg
Clarence
Jerre Becker
Rehrersburg
Noah Hess
Lititz
Lizzie Becker
Brethren Home
Neffsville
North Cedar Street
Middle Creek
James F Rentschler Dies After Auto Accident
James F Rentschler, 77, former town resident, died at St. Josephs Hospital Lancaster from injuries after a June 27 auto collision. Survived by 6 children, a step son, brothers and sisters, 22 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Millersville home then Longenecker Church Lititz area.
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James F. Rentschler
Town
Manor Township
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lancaster
Bernville
Mr. Rentschler
Brethren Church
Vic
Stella
John Dittman
James
Millersville
Susan Ober
Fertility Mills
George
Katie Arndt
John M. Enck
Lititz R. D
Albert
Charles
Reading
Ella Hite
Shillington
James Rentschler
Longenecker’s Church
Lititz
Chief Kreider Wins Second Auto Club Reward This Spring
Chief of Police Kreider received a $100 reward from the Lancaster Automobile Club for arresting and convicting a thief of a motor vehicle. This marks the club’s second reward in the season for Lititz cases, following Constable Singley’s earlier win.
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Kreider
Lancaster Automobile Club
Automobile Club
Lititz
Singley
Charles Zook
Rothsville High School
Elam Fry
Fry
Auto Club
Three Reunions Here in Springs Park Saturday
Three family reunions were held in Springs Park on Saturday with about 200 Kulp family members attending their 10th annual gathering. Elected officers include President Abram Wolgemuth and Vice President Mrs. Abram Wolgemuth, Secretary Mrs Ivar Ruth, East Earl, Assistant Secretary Mrs. Walter Kulp, Treasurer Manson Martin of New Holland, Chorister Miss Fern Kreider, Historians Mrs. Clinton Kauffman and Mrs. Ellis Kreider, Program Committee member Mrs. Abram Wolgemuth, and others listed. continued on Page 4.
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Springs Park
Kulp
Abram Wolgemuth
Manhein B
Annual Union Picnic Featuring A Baseball Game
A town picnic featured a nine player baseball game between Lutheran Moravian and Re formed Sunday Schools and Evangelical United Brethren players on the Park field. The Lutheran group gained a big win after midgame, with ideal weather drawing a large representative crowd. The Cadet Band provided continuous music and several visitors were noted. A Rohem auction of furniture and goods is scheduled for tomorrow at the Boehm Inn with items accepted from 6 AM to 6 PM on weekdays. An eye glasses service by Horton Optician is also advertised with hours from 9 AM to 8 PM.
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Union
Lutheran, Moravian and Reformed
Evangelical
United Brethren
Alk
W. R. Sammel
York
E. P. Miller
Gettysburg
George D. Clarke
Lionville
Robert Kauffman
Clyde Eshleman
Joy
Warren Hess
Lebanon
William Ditzler
Roseville
Abram Leaman
Ephrata
Levi Mellinger
Knerr
Denver
Vera Nolt
Injunction Halts Gas Station Work on Square Corner
Judge John M. Groff granted a preliminary injunction in Lancaster halting construction of a proposed Standard Oil gas and service station on the northwest Square corner. The suit, filed by neighbors led by J F Stoner and Ambrose E Furlow, cites residential character, health, and property value concerns. Respondents include Samuel Blatt, Walter Groff, and Standard Oil of Pennsylvania. backers were given 15 days to answer.
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John M. Groff
Lancaster
Joseph B. Wissler
J. F. Stoner
Ambrose E. Furlow
M. H. Yoder
N. M. Badorf
Ben Stahl
Samuel F. Blatt
Reading
H. Reist Landis
N. Broad Street
Walter Groff
Lititz
Standard Oil Company of Pennsylvania
Harris Five and Ten opens on East Main Street
The Harris Fall-Worth Store debuts this Saturday after remodeling following a fire. It features thousands of articles priced at 5 and 10 cents and up to $1. R. P. Leiby manages the store for the J. S. Harris Company. Leiby and two clerks have spent two weeks stocking the shop for the opening.
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East Main Street
Harris
R. P. Leiby
J. S. Harris Company
Leiby
Trouble Strikes Twice at Harold Deforrest’s Garage
Harold Deforrest, worker at Snavely's Garage, is off duty with ivy poisoning. He recently recovered from a steel fragment removal from an eye after a prior injury. The steel appeared to have entered the eye during work, unnoticed at the time of accident.
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Harold Deforrest
IM. Snavely
Free Movie Saturdays Light Up East Main Street
The merchants on East Main Street offer free moving pictures each Saturday evening beginning this Saturday. Shows will be on the lot adjoining the Market House at 8:45 Daylight Time. Ample space is available and the public is invited to attend. Very good films have been selected for the program.
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Moving Pictures
East Main Street
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Westville, N
Yakes Boys
Ishers
Editors of the Record
Main St
H. W. Spacht
Elizabethville
C. M. Bassford
Lillie Rudy
W. B. Gochnauer
Atlantic City
Gladys Pool
Leacock
Kathryn Zimmerman
Beatrice Bumberger
Nancy Pugh
Margaret Beard
Camp Kanesatake
Spruce Creek
Bernice Long
Ruth Gochenaur
Ruth Dissingeer
Mildred Gangner
Fean Mathers
Guy Calvert
Baltimore
the Tey
F. A. Weichsel
Charles Wagaman
Dupont Gardens
Wilmington
Del
Mary Longenecker
Annie E. Herr
Mechanicsburg
Cumberland County
Gerald
Jane Kline
Royersford
Milton Kline
Vera Cruz
Park
Lewis Haines
Bobby
Sallie Meiley
Anna
Ruth
Harriet Dennis
Paul Gable
Washington, D. C
Lavinia Keenan
W. Orange Street
Carl B. Lutz
Westfield
Elizabeth Hepp
Yellowstone Park
Mary Focht
H. H. Beck
Robert H. Brennecke
Schoeneck
H. H. Miller
Thalia Hershey
Ruby McCauley
Mt. Joy
Poconos
Walter Kohler
Viola
Alfred R. Kohler
Pittsburgh
John Heiserman
Dr. Meter
Geraldine Uhland
Andrew Althouse
Lloyd Uhland
L. N. Moyer
H. A. Seather
Wallace Leibig
Stricklertown
E. Main St
Horton, Optician
Lincoln
Oil Company
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