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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
9
The Lititz Post of the American Legion is urged to ensure games start on time and players arrive with a full team and substitutes. The note stresses punctuality to respect spectators as evenings shorten and to boost interest and turnout.
State Bureau of Motor Vehicles analysis shows 346 500 women among 1 925 000 licensed drivers about 18 percent. Women account for 6 percent of accidents and 4 percent of fatalities while holding 66 of 3 528 license withdrawals. The study notes women may be cautious rather than indecisive and that some men at the wheel also waver in decision.
In a display of party unity, Lt Governor Cennon and Republican State Committee chairman Edward Beartin pledge support to Attorney General William Schnader, the GOP nominee for Governor. Generals Shannon and Martin, who led the National Guard maneuvers at Indian Town Gap, Mt. Gretna, and Middletown, backed Schnader after the May 14 primary, signaling renewed efforts to elect party candidates from Reed to statewide offices. General Martin withdrew from the gubernatorial race and as state chairman, while M. Harvey Taylor praised the prompt acceptance of the voters’ verdict. This show of cohesion aims to inspire young Republicans amid a shifting political landscape.
J Brown of Lan hier and Senator Pierson will lead a horse show set for September 15 at Pierson Log Cabin Tarn near Litics. Sponsored by Lancaster Junior League, with Mrs Brown chairing Arts and Interests. Local riders and community participants to compete.
A Lancaster area page notes a variety of local happenings. Paper balloons drifted from Springs grounds toward Lexington on Wiram Kline’s farm, a sponge burned near a haystack, and a nearby well deepened to 62 feet producing abundant water. Robert Getz and John Blantz died after typhoid fever. Ship thefts along the P R R Co. prompt calls for better security. Depot brickwork progresses toward July 1885.
Twenty five years ago the county saw varied farming struggles with some crops failing while others prospered. Local residents including Jones Yoder and John Mathers pursued crops and art. The piece mentions events at Sacred Heart Academy, property moves to Bernville and Reading visitors, a cantata with a catapult prop, and social visits from area residents including Rev. Charles Reuver and the Regennas family. A lightning strike destroyed a barn. a moving picture show faced mysterious nocturnal sounds. Linden Hall prepares for a sale and Leed hosts a carpet rag party.
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