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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
9
An editorial condemns Spain's bloody revolution as rooted in centuries of intolerance. It argues Americans must defend liberal ideals and bar class-based bitterness that harms the vulnerable. It stresses judging people by their actions and contributions to public welfare rather than opinions.
The piece argues taxpayers resent funding for federal hydroelectric projects like TVA power, noting benefits largely stay local and lines between regional payments and personal wallets trigger opposition. It warns that New Deal policies are often veiled and misrepresented to working taxpayers.
August 3 1911 report from Lititz notes mason Arias Steffy injured when a stone fell from a wagon onto his left foot. Addison Wilson injured by elevator shaft when the lift rose, no bones broken. A three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Imhoff scalded by hot water. Harrison Helman loses control of automobile hitting a tree on Broad Street. C Fred Regennas suffers sudden paralysis en route to Columbia, returns home after treatment. Rev D S Stauffer returns from Oregon after six weeks and traveling 9 000 miles. The Lititz Lititz Chorus gathers for Mr Getz’s birthday party. St Pauls Lutheran Church picnic planned at Springs Grounds with Beck’s band. Zartman relatives leave for Dayton Ohio for reunion and Niagara Falls visit. Martin Loose sells Locust Street house for 1500 to Mrs Mary Groff. Paul Bomberger resigns Farmers Bank clerk post for Keystone Bank Manheim. Porch replacement at E L Garber’s Broad Street home. July 31 marks 38th anniversary of Lititz Springs Hotel conflagration. Local anglers report bass catches on Susquehanna River. All-Lititz baseball team defeats Manheim all-home team 3-1.
A July 30 1886 compilation reports lightning striking Miles Hallachers Warwick chimney and another building’s wall while a horse at Lew is Marrs shop was knocked down by the same stroke. Other strikes damaged a house south of New Haven and a 10 year old boy sustained a scalp wound. The York Moravians picnicked with 750 people plus Worth Infantry Band then toured local church and cemetery. Livestock losses from clover and steam powered bretzel dough rolling noted. Fire committee plans engine trials Friday at 6 with call for help beyond boys. About 300 colored folks attended a Springs Park picnic. Lititz Evangelical Sunday School excursion to Penryn Park drew 750 with no accidents.
The Sunbeam Class of St. Pauls Lutheran Church under teacher Mrs Mae Maurer will hold its annual picnic this afternoon and evening at Moore s Park beyond Brickerville.
August heat swells money matters butter and gains. A mix of quotes notes on shine, light and shadow, fossil finds, judging gifts, avoiding trouble, defeat’s sting, fortunes, sanity, and gendered money speed. Witty proverbs reflect social mores and practical wisdom of the time.
The General Education Committee of the Lancaster YWCA will offer a Practical Nursing course in September. Since 1928 seven classes served 99 young women, 67 from Lancaster County, many nursing in homes, clinics, or hospitals with some continuing training. Ages 20 to 40 with eighth grade education. class limited to 15. Miss Iva J. Godshalk to direct again.
Retail sales rose in city stores by 12 percent in June and 14 percent in country stores, with July remaining strong. A surge of buyers attended the home furnishings exposition and the national furniture show in Chicago. American Furniture Mart registrations exceeded last year by 1,400 while wholesale channels showed spotty results. Manufacturers noted ongoing employment gains from activity in industry and construction.
Lancaster residents Mr. and Mrs. John Heck and family are visiting Ephrata. Noah Frey Eugene Buck and son from Elizabethtown join Mrs Annie Martin Mildred Shremer and Jason Buckwalter family. Hazel Buckwalter noted. Anna Mae and Betty Jane Enck stay in Elizabethtown.
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