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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1931
Page
4
The Lititz Record is issued weekly by The Record Printing Co. editors and publishers B D Fulweiler and Johnson. It is entered at Lititz Pennsylvania as second class matter. Communications of any nature should be addressed to the newspaper.
The week ending Wednesday averaged 8 degrees below 1830 drought levels, with humidity making it feel hotter than 1936. Temps were 86.5 compared with 94.5 in 1939, and July 21 1926 reached 101 while this year declined by five degrees. Rainfall totaled seven tenths of an inch, year to date 22.68 inches, four inches below 1930. Lititz area shows mood of business slow but civic pride remains in home and property upkeep.
Two Pennsylvania youths Raymond Sekulski of Harrisburg and Ferdinand Strovi man of Pittsburgh won trips and top awards at the 102nd annual Boy Craftsmen’s Guild competition in Detroit. They earned 50 cash and a chance to be rejudged for scholarships. several other PA boys received $50 cash and mentions of honors.
A local traffic safety project places warning signs at a street crossing to alert approaching motorists of expected traffic conditions. Officials say the initiative aims to reduce delays and improve safety for pedestrians and drivers.
Isaiah E Hess 70 died at his home near Millersville on Saturday morning from an apoplexy He was a lifelong member of Stedmans United Brethren Church and served as trustee and class leader Survivors include his wife Bama S Manning Hess son Jacob Letort daughter Mrs Jacob Binkley Millersville two grandsons and several brothers and sisters Private services were held at the home and at Stedmans A B Church Interment followed at the adjoining cemetery
Patience M Garner three months old daughter of Phares and Ann Miller Garner of Milport died Wednesday evening from pneumonia. Survivors include parents two sisters Chester Alta and a brother at home paternal grandmother Mrs Susan Garner Millport maternal grandmother Mrs Hettie Miller Hast Petersburg. Funeral held at home Saturday at 2 PM Rev L D Reed East Petersburg officiating burial in Brethren cemetery Hast Petersburg.
John F. Sweigart, 65, a former Paradise resident, died Friday afternoon at 4 15 o clock at Brethren Home Neffsville after complications. He had lived at the home for eight years. Surviving brothers and sisters include Sylvester of Strasburg, Mrs Susan Wenger of Lancaster, Mrs Sarah Herghey of Paradise, and Amos F of Saundersburg. Funeral services were held at the Home Sunday at 1 and 2 30 o'clock at Intercourse A B Church. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
The article compares rosettes worn by heritage groups. Sons of the American Revolution wear blue and white. Society of the War of 1812 rosettes use blue, black and white with a red center thread. Society of Colonial Wars features red and black detailing.
Report notes fashionable suits for summer evenings inspired by Cra-NC designer Stuart W. Cramer. Text highlights creamy durene fabrics, depth of surface, and a wire-drawn teaser from New York sources. Observers discuss attire choices among men, aiming for cooler, happier appearances.
A long list of relations from Brickerville and nearby towns visited Mr. and Mrs. Philip Seppi Sr in Hallville. The gathering included Gaus families from this area, Gran from Manheim, Kelmer and Eberly from Shillington and Reamstown, and many others who spent Sunday at Carsunia Park Read ing.
About 350 Fassnacht family members gathered at Lititz Springs Park for the 24th reunion. Historian Spencer Fassnacht shared new details on Jacob, Philip, and John Conrad Fassnacht who came to America together. The event featured Freibung Passion Players photos, portraits of Adolf Fassnacht as Christ, and wife as Mary, with free souvenirs. Officers elected included Rev. H. B. Fassnacht as president and M. B. Fassnacht as vice president. The day’s program covered prayers, reports, readings on the Passion Play, musical numbers, and an address on “The Needs of the Day.”
Up to the present time the Aoman rice has made use of barely 30 per cent of its brain capacity per man’s Home Comparison.
A terse quotation notes that children should be allowed to play freely to build spirits, strength, and health rather than be constrained. It reflects a belief in activity for healthy development and positive vigor in youth.
A Boston Transcript note captures a split on how to pronounce a term, with one faction favoring stat-tic and another stat-tie while others mock the varying renditions as a "nal sarice" in a tongue in cheek public discourse.
Unclear text records a man named Poretola and a prophecy involving Miley’s corner in 1885. The piece notes the prediction expected a similar event the following year and claims the coat appeared the night before the death date, fulfilling the forecast in a somber, perplexing note.
A concise reflection notes that fortune is the lowest blessing while bodily strength and health rise above, and the supreme gifts are those of the mind. The saying attributed to l'Estrange frames the mind as the ultimate blessing beyond wealth and vigor.
The verse describes Danton’s Vanity Nature praising two men as fitting the mold of statesmen, naming myself and Mira bean. The speaker adds that after that she broke the mold, Dimtya.
A small thickness reduction of a card indicator by one fiftieth of an inch saves space across 150000 indicators, trimming 260 feet of card rows and freeing 750 square feet of office space. The aluminum indicators replace fragile cellulose covers, lowering maintenance and cost while enabling faster access for file clerks.
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