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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1931
Page
4
Entered at Lititz Pennsylvania postal hub as a second class matter. Communications for news or business matters should be addressed to the indicated office.
Lancaster County families hold annual reunions at Lititz Springs Park with devotional services, meetings, and afternoon programs. Large clan rosters travel long distances for business, memory services, and prizes for oldest and youngest members as groups such as Sweigart Keller and Bruckart finish their events before August.
Two researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography have shown that close study of surface ocean temperatures off La Jolla can fairly accurately predict the average atmospheric temperatures over southern California during fall and winter months.
Sequoia National Park authorities in California report redheaded woodpeckers forehanded birds that bore holes in the park road guides and push acorns into the openings. The birds do not peck the acorns but appear to insert them and feed on nearby remnants.
Simeon H. Zook 71 lifelong Talmage resident died Thursday evening after a day of heart disease. Survived by wife Lydia M. Zook and children Morris Honey Brook Mrs. Stolizfus Mrs. Smoker of Talmage Mrs. Beiler Skelp Level Mrs. Stoltzfus at home plus 80 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral by Beck Bros with services at home and Myers’ cemetery.
John Henry White aged 86 of Lime Rock died Wednesday at his daughter Susan Kover’s home near Lititz from Brights disease. Survived by wife Barbara Habecker and children Henry Speedwell John Manheim Elizabeth Retten Brickerville Adam Penryn Horace Lebanon and Clayton Quinton plus 27 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Also siblings Mary Longenecker Kate Deener and Samuel White. Services Sunday at 1:15 p.m. at the home and 2 p.m. at Penryn Reformed Church Rev George B Raezer officiating. Interment in nearby cemetery.
Jesse Beale, 55, of the Zion Home north of Lititz, died at 2:35 PM Saturday at Lancaster General Hospital from complications of diseases. In a separate note, two French cathedrals are described, noting Bearges Cathedral resembles Notre Dame of Paris with double aisles in nave and choir.
When asked by Truce Burton to name the half dozen men in history who deserve the title, H G Wells selects Jesus of Nazareth, Buddha, Asoka, Aristotle, Roger Bacon, and Abraham Lincoln as the truly great.
Hi Ho of Chinatown warns that self distrust harms by conveying to others a warning to withhold confidence. The Washington Star transcription frames the sage’s caution as a social caution about trust and credibility in personal judgment.
Clive Gil Long notes olive oil’s status as one of the oldest foods. It is referenced in biblical texts and was widely used in early Greek civilization, illustrating its long-standing culinary and cultural importance.
The 8th Habecker reunion drew about 150 attendees with Guy M. Habecker Landisville as president and C H Habecker Rohrerstown as honorary president. Officers also include Norman as vice president. The day opened with hymns and devotional exercises led by Rev J K Garman and featured recitations duets and addresses. The oldest attendee was William Kulp at 70 and the youngest was Harvey Kulp's 2 month old child. The group voted to meet again on the same date at Lititz next year.
The third annual reunions of the Habecker and Bruckart families were held with officers named. Readings, songs, solos, and recitations highlighted the program led by committee chairs from Lititz and surrounding towns. Honorable mention went to Mrs. Caroline Habecker and Clayton Habecker as oldest and youngest attendee. next year planned at Habecker's Church Manor Township.
Mrs Elemr Haines of Norristown entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Haines near Springs Park Saturday evening. Cards and dancing followed by a Chinese and Japanese lantern decorated porch and a buffet supper. Prizes went to Kathryn Fisher Mildred Hoover Paul Good and John Hoydt. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harding Ruth Spickler Wilhelmina Heim Helen Burkholder Jane Haines Margaret Adams Mildred Hoover Dorothy Adams Mary Alice Reiley Evelyn Will Virginia Brown Mrs Howard Hoover and others.
A writer recalls a Union Picnic in the Park where a welcoming family shared an abundant basket of food. He describes the crowd, generous hospitality, and an exodus to the Springs that inspired curiosity about picnics as carefree town holidays. The scene features mingled conversation and hearty dining, ending with gratitude for the impromptu feast.
Mays Bonelli leading baritone of the Chicago Opera Company returns from Europe and makes his first appearance with the Maxwell House Ensemble on the NBC WJZ network Thursday July 23 at 9 30 p m Eastern Daylight Time. He will be accompanied by the Maxwell House Orchestra under Don Voorhees.
The article recalls mixed local views as workmen paused a gas station project on the Square. Residents discussed injunctions, potential outcomes, and widespread sentiment against the plan. The car remains in the garage as a two week period passes.
Citizens plead for mercy as stalled workers seek home made goods to survive. The writer laments lost work and questions who will dare to remove the last ray of hope, accusing cruel neglect while merchants risk losing trade to farmers, poor families, and child vendors.
C A Hoffman of Kyle Saskatchewan Canada writes of extreme hardship across the Northwestern States and Canada. He reports 50 miles of barren woodland fringe with scattered small crops, widespread wind and sand storms, repeated reseeding failures, famine in hospitals from malnutrition, people starving, rationing bread, selling livestock, and some moving north to live like Indians. He notes North America may face unprecedented conditions.
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