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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
4
The Lititz Record notes editor and proprietor E Buch presides at the paper with a subscription rate of 1.50 dollars per year and entry as second class matter at the Lititz Pennsylvania post office.
A nostalgic look at housecleaning contrasts the man’s impatience with women's steady labor The piece lauds housewifery as a heritage of old time virtue noting its role in sanitary conditions and health against disease across generations
The piece defends personal columns as a natural public need, arguing they report real, substantial information about friends and acquaintances. It contends readers seek updates on moves, travels, and housing, and that newspapers fulfill this social instinct without resorting to gossip.
The piece laments the deterioration of huckleberry pie from its poetical roots. It recalls a time when a thin crust and natural berries created a purple stained crust, served in soup plates with cream. Diners enjoyed freedom in utensils and napkin use.
The New York World laments changes to Huckleberry pie as a pie-baking trust standardizes crust thickness and fillings. It condemns corn starch, jellylike juice, and shift from soup plates and cream, calling for a return to traditional, humane methods and poetic freedom.
The Sunshine Workers class held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Paul Davidson’s home. A long list of local visits and gatherings follows, including families from Lititz, Ephrata, and Lititz area towns, with excursions to Delaware and New Jersey noted.
Charles Schaal of Oregon swerved to avoid a trolley and struck a 6:45 tram while driving a Gard ner touring car. The car was badly damaged but Schaal escaped injury. Carnival preparations near completion promise a record crowd with ample parking. Olivet Boy's Club heads to Paradise for a two week outing and return to host friends and parents. Mr and Mrs Howard Marr return from a trip to Toronto Niagara Falls and Wilkes Barre. Mr and Mrs P A Getz of Portland and Mr M M Getz of Lancaster visited 4 F Getz family on Sunday.
In the Rooster Business Harry' Singer William Steininger and John Hostler clerks in the National store formed a pool and bought over a hundred spring Leghorn roosters from a farmer with plans to fatten and sell for profit. Friends warn of possible monkey business.
A birthday surprise was held Sunday evening July 26 at the Fry home in Owl Hill. Guests included Mr and Mrs Reuben Fry and many local families from Rome Lititz Millport and Owl Hill. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed the gathering.
Despite Saturday rain seventy five people attended the Kling reunion in Millway woods. Half hailed from Parkesburg Intercourse and Kinzer, others from the surrounding area. Leweenés Kling was elected president John Heiserman secretary and Adam Showers treasurer. The group voted to meet at Lititz Springs next year and a program committee will be appointed. Mrs Eliza Kling 84 was the oldest attendee Isaac King and Mrs Mary Parker both 78 from the county’s southern end.
Secretary Hoover notes the U S shad catch fell from over 50 million pounds annually to about 13 million, with price around 1 75 per fish. He cites transfers of young shad to California as a paradox of conservation and commerce, while towns once thriving on shad suffer economically. A separate item describes Sir Charles Ross's machine that replaces 32 workers, combining mower scraper ensilage cutter and tractor, shipped from La Crosse to Scotland.
Lancaster county farm youth will feature prominently at the Lancaster County Fair with the Boys Guernsey and Holstein clubs entering about 200 head of cattle. The event highlights exhibition of fine cattle and competition for prizes as breeders plan large entries.
A concise proverb-like statement asserting honor lies in pursuing truth with eagerness rather than seeking safety from mistakes. It emphasizes courage, intellect, and integrity in honest inquiry, warning against contempt for risk in the name of safety.
Mr. Clayton Heckel and family from Strasburg were guests of C. G. Yost and family on Sunday. Rev. L. A. Werner attends Highland Park camp meeting.
Rev G B Raézer attends Spiritual Conference in Lancaster and General Assembly at Collegeville. Notable locals join Moravian picnic attendees. county rabbits and birds thrive due to favorable weather. Witmer family third annual reunion set for Lititz Park on August 20 invites all named and connected relatives.
The parents and children thank contributors for making the Brethren church picnic a success. Names of many families and children are listed as attendees and supporters. The note credits parents for allowing attendance and the church for lawn space.
York County farms house 1 168 521 hens and pullets per a year long survey by the State Department of Agriculture. Codorus township leads with 83 705 fowls, closely followed by North Codorus with 78 369. Dover York Manheim and Springfield townships each exceed 50 000 fowls.
Reports from crews on the Wilkes Barre and Hazleton Railway lines indicate deer will be plentiful in the region next fall. Deer often browse near the tracks and only quick avoidance saves them from being struck by cars.
An old newspaper snippet shows subscription references reading Record 150 per year and Record 150 per year in two variants. The fragment indicates pricing details for the publication with no additional context or dates.
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