Unpaid Borough Tax Highlight At Lititz Council Meeting
Only 548 dollars of a 28 987 88 tax duplicate remains unpaid, with the report by Tax Collector Grosh noting 28023 88 collected and 416 in exonerations. The borough officials praised the tax collection as unusually strong while council approved liens for a paid 1929 tax and reviewed street and water work, pump operation hours, and a list of bills totaling numerous local suppliers and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosh
Soroush
Lititz
Council
Messey
Rudy
Sturgis
Fautz
Burgess Benemann
Fissler
Habecker
Pfantz
Eamon Street
Iberty
Market
Peration
Eddler
Denver & Ephrata Phone
Fenna
Power & Light Co
Walter Miller
Ester Miller
C. R. Kreider
Jacob Singley
E. EH. Haecker
Free Swimming Lessons Begin Tuesday at Local Pool
Free lessons offered to patrons of Lutz Pool each morning from 9 30 to 11 30 by E K Reist, former swimming instructor in camps. Life saving lessons to start later if enough interest to form a class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Reist
Groundhog Feast Delights 95-Year-Old B Buch
In Snyder Hollow near Providence Ownship a 95 year old guest B Buch tasted groundhog and found it pretty good. Attendees included Blanche, William Amer, John, Hazel, Willard Mathers, Nadia Baidorf from Philadelphia, Henry Oity from Mt. Gretna, and Mr. and Mrs. Herry C. Brown, Harry R. Jiggies R., and Glenn E. Brown at the cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Buch
Mr. Ith
Snyder Hollow
Providence
Blanche
Wiliam Amer
John
Hazel
Dt Willard Mathers
Town
Nadi Baidorf
Philadelphia
Henry Oity
Mt. Gretna
Mr. and
Vs. Herry C. Brown
Harry R
Jiggies R
Glenn E. Brown
Vacation Bible School Opens At Church Of The Brethren
A daily Vacation Bible School opens at the Church of the Brethren on J Street for two weeks with an enrollment of children. Henry Bucher of Lanster leads the program, assisted by Grace Hollin, Mrs H B Gib, Mrs John Reitz, and other staff including Edna Mohler, Alan Kirhefner, and helpers Helen Minnich, Violet Keller, Cathy Freeman, Dorothy Garman, and Jane Miller. Miss Florence Arndt serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Henry Bucher
Lanster
Busnes
Grace Hollin
Frimary
H. B. Gib
John Reitz
F. G. Ginder
Dortment
Edna Mohler
Alen Kirhefner
Helen Minnich
Violet Keller
Cathy Freeman
Dorothy Garman
Jane Miller
Florence Arndt
Ushers Picnic At Penryn Grove Announced
Ushers' Association of St. al's Lutheran Church holds its annual outing this afternoon in Penryn Grove. Rev. J Harold Mumper, newly elected pastor from Westville New Jersey, will lead the gathering with the usual program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ushers’ Association of
St. Al’s Lutheran Church
Penryn
J. Harold Mumper
Westville
N. J
From Town to Boston Chance on Opportunity Tours
Several town residents will depart Saturday on the first of three Opportunity Tours to Boston sponsored by the Lititz Record and Reading Company. The four day trips include rail water and bus travel for 30 dollars. Additional tours are slated for August 8 and 15 with full details on page 6 and at the Record Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lititz Record
Reading Company
Jeafset
Court Sets August 27th For Gas Station Hearing
Lancaster Court fixed August 27 for a hearing to decide if the preliminary injunction halting a gas service station on the Square should stand. The date followed a motion by defendant Sammel F Bratt Readowner and Walter Groff proposed proprietor. Piles of stone broken cement and an untidy lot will stay on the Square for another month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Court
Sammel F. Bratt
Walter Groff
Driver Arrested After Reckless Driving Near Rothsville
Leon Carpenter of Manheim was arrested Sunday night by Policeman Kreider on a reckless driving charge. He allegedly sped his car to aid a motorist after an accident on the Rothsville road, seeking to tow a damaged vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Carpenter
Manheim
Kreider
Rothsville
Local baseball clash ends in 5 5 draw at dusk
The Evangelicals-United Brethren and Reformed-Lutheran-Moravian teams tied 5-5 after & innings when darkness halted play at Springs Diamond. Helman pitched for Evangelicals while Dissinger stood for the Reformers. A follow-up game will be scheduled soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Bicnic
Springs
Helman
Evangelicals
United Brethren
Dissinger
Reformed—Lutheran—Moravian
Fire Damages Roof at North Cedar Street House
A Monday night blaze damaged the roof and upper structure of Mrs. Amelia Bigler’s home on North Cedar Street near Lincoln Avenue. Firefighters from Lititz Fire Company arrived quickly with trucks and extinguishing chemicals, bringing the fire under control. Origin suspected in a bundle of rags in the attic. A crowd gathered as streets near the blaze were crowded with people and vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Bigler
North
Cedar Street
Lincoln Avenue
Lititz Fire Company
Town Women Win Fancy Beef Roasts at Lutz Market
Two town residents won fancy beef roasts last Saturday at Lutz Meat Market by turning in tickets from Mr Lutz advertisement. Winners were Mrs William Sturgis and Mrs Scheneberger who expressed elation over their good luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutz
Balmer Family Reunion Scheduled at Penryn Picnic Grove
Third Balmer reunion set for Sunday at Penryn picnic grove with arrival meetups for Lititz at 10 45 and Manheim at 10 36 Sunday morning. Jail swimmers in Luiz Pool to gain free admission and receive a sandwich. a big water show is on the evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmer
Penryn
Lititz
Manheim
Luiz Pool
Muddy Creek picnic charm and local notices in Harting's Grove
The item describes the Muddy Creek picnic in Harting's Grove near Swartzville as an old fashioned country outing drawing rural Lancaster and Berks crowds. Ringgold and Allentown bands provide music, with a combined concert and no speeches this year. Also noted are a lightning accident in York injuring Miss Mathilda Shaffer and a recovery update for Mrs. Wikerd, plus a bargain ad for a toothbrush and toothpaste at Holtzhouse's store in Lititz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muddy Creek
Lancaster County
Harting’s Grove
Swartzville
Ringgold Band
Reading
Allentown
Lititz Schools report closing debt with growing balance
Auditors show current indebtedness dropped from 22 200 to 6 426.32 at start of year and the district begins year with about 6 500 in reserve. Bonded debt being handled by sinking fund while teachers salaries before state funding cut into the balance. Improvements include a toncrete pit south front to permit larger windows and better light in steam work areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Grange Picnic Here Tuesday With Games and Speaker
The Lancaster County Pomona Grange No 71 will hold its annual all day picnic Tuesday at Pars with a horseshoe contest and other games. Music by the Sunday School Orchestra of the Evangelical Congregational Church of IL. Main speaker E K Dibschman executive secretary of the Penn State College Alumni Association will discuss The Harry Days of Pennsylvania Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Pomona Grange
Evangelical Congregational Church of
E. K. Dibschman
Penn State College Alumni’ Association
Harry
Pennsylvania
Hospital Thanks Legion for Sunny Coatesville Visit
The U S Veterans Hospital at Coatesville thanks Garden Spot Post No 66 American Legion and its Auxiliary for a July 12 1931 visit that included a band and generous gifts including pretzels candy cigars cigarettes and a picnic of goodwill The letter from Medical Officer A H Piefoe expresses appreciation for the concert and donations and hopes for another visit The note also advertises Rustic Golf Course in Lititz Pa with discounted rates for adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Coatesville
Garden Spot Post
American Legion
Legion
Leon Madlem
Garden Spot
Lititz
Ahred Douple
American Legion Auxiliary
Madiem
Douple
American, Legion
A. H. Piefoe
Social visits span towns and nations in region notes
A crowded personals column details trips and gatherings across Kingston Tennessee Allentown Lititz Harrisburg and Philadelphia. It lists Mr and Mrs H B Gibbel John Paul Miller and many others visiting relatives at camp meetings cruises and reunions with appearances by Anna Pfantz Blanche Smeltzer Ella Smeltzer Maurer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Gibbel
John Paul Miller
Kingston, Tenn
John Weight
Helen Wenger
Allentown
Albert Hornberger
E. Front Street
Mervon Seip
Thomas Kissinger
Kricksville
Adamstown
Reading
Thos. Kissinger
Arlene Hornberger
John Huber
Spring Grove
Lititz
Cullen Carpenter
Faye
Geo. Grunenberger
Jacqueline
Bobbie
Auregure
Phil Trainer
Sara
Philadelphia
Canada
Anna Mac Pfantz
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Cleveland
Detroit
Mackinac Island
Blanche Smeltzer
Ella Smeltzer
John Smeltzer
Silver Springs
Washington, D. C
G. W. Sweigart
M. L. Steiner
Harrisburg
W. M. Kopp
S. Broad Street
Samuel Bushong
John Hammond
Akron
Ohio
Elmer
Mary Khause
Neffsville
Haverstick
F. A. Weichsel
Earl Mathers
Baltimore
Harry R. Wertsch
Chester
Edith
Harry Weidman
B. F. Lutz
Galen Hall
John Brinser
Falsingtton
Middletown
Elizabeth Hepp
Engle
Elizaprthtown
Douisle Funeral Held For Accident Victims
A double funeral was held in Kissel Hill for Harry R. Frank and his baby Kathryn after a Sunday night collision killed them and injured his wife and another daughter. Jerry Erb, arrested in Lancaster on involuntary manslaughter charges, posted bail. The driver fled 300 feet, was traced via license, and returned to Lancaster Police. The base skull fractures were ruled as cause of death. The accident drew hundreds who watched and spread rumor amid a tense scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissel Hill
Harry R. Frank
Kathryn
Jerry 5
Erb
Lancaster
Town
Liberty
State Highway Patrol
Lititz
Lancaster General Hospital
Hess’ Church
R. M. Spacht
Ortmyer
M. H. Yoder
Club Holds Picnic at Biglerville
The Delphian Cin held their annual picnic at Biglerville on Thursday nine members attended. Mrs. Sara Jenkins, a club member, entertained the group at the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphian Cin
Biglerville
Sara Jenkins
Public Sale Saturday At 128 Front Street
Public sale of household goods and shop equipment by Mrs. L Neidermyer will be held Saturday at 12 20 noon at 128 Front Street.
Grange Meeting At Warwick At Rethsville High
Warwick Grange members met Monday evening in Rethsville High School. After ceremonies, Mrs B E Miller led the literary program. County Deputy Samuel Givler spoke on Grange work as members shared history and current events. A debate asked if men are better cooks than women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick Grange
Rethsville High School
B. E. Miller
Samuel Givler
Real $1 Value for 40c Endorsed by Good Housekeeping Seal
A cut rate store ad from Lititz Pennsylvania offers a package deal: three 25 cent cakes of soap and a 25 cent can talcum powder for 50 cents, endorsed by the Good Housekeeping Seal. The offer highlights a value of one dollar for half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holtzhouse
Ant Rate
Lititz
Good Housekeeping
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Kilhefner
A. V. Walter
Brownstown
Albert Hall
Ephrata American
Litkz
Stevens Amusement
Byron K. Horne
Central Moravian
Bethlehem
Springs Park
Groff
Williamson’s Park
Ashleman
Charles Kling
B. C
Kling
Annville
The
Evangelical Church
Waldheim Park
Frank Trego
H. J. Light
Harvey Wonder
Edwin Grube
Mary Dussinger
Edith Hornberger
Grace Lehn
Wm. Young and Family
Brickerville
Edwin G. Spangler
Michael B. Weinhold
Anna
Lloyd Lebold
Betty Garver
South Broad Street
Elmer R. Bollinger
Bond
I. N. Stormfeltz
S. Willow St
Wertsch
Bamberger
Myers’ Grove
Horace L. Eschbach
D. D. Kilgore
Woodbine
York County
Dorothy Wonder
Shillington
George Mellinger
Record
Whigtown
York
Mathilda Shaffer
Jonas Wikerd
R. Posey
Rustic Golf
Rustic Golf Course
East New Street
Clarle Hay
Fred Brackbill
Bellefonte
Edith Siegel
Marietta
Wm. Miksch
J. E. Eshleman
Frank Landis
Altoona
Norman Brubaker
Theo. T. Dussinger
W. R. Sammel
Dorothy
Esther Miksch
Honeycutt
Elizabeth
Arthur Keller
Pleasantville
Douisle
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