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Newspaper

Lititz Record

Location

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1930

Page

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Legion Festival Aims to Raise Funds for Lititz Ambulance

Preparations accelerate for a great festival by the Amer ican Legion Saturday at the Fire House to fund an ambulance for Lititz. Donations are pouring in from residents as the Ladies Auxiliary coordinates a menu of chicken clam cakes soup and more. The event runs from 1 AM to 10 PM with the Cadet Band playing in front of the Fire Hall and proceeds support a central ambulance unit serving Lititz and nearby communities.

The American Legion Lititz Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Post Legion Donatons Lancaster County Twick Charjre

Rotarians Host Golf Match At Lititz Springs Course

A Lititz Rotary event featured a golf tournament at the Lititz Springs Teenie-Weenie Golf Course run by Kenneth Witmyer and J Longenecker. After a Park View Hotel dinner Jos Wissler spoke, then C R W R of Lancaster won the tournament as a visiting member.

Lititz Springs

Lease Amusements Return to Town for Summer Stay

Lease Amusements, absent for years, return and set up on the road ending out of West Orange Street opposite the cemetery until August 9. Mr Lease warns merchants that only his troupe members pay cash for purchases and that no credit is extended, noting two impostors claimed to be part of his company.

Ineave West Orange Street Lease

League to Meet on Broad Street Question in Borough

The Young Men's Business League schedules its regular monthly meeting next Thursday at 7 o'clock. All members are urged to attend to voice opinions on widening Broad Street in the borough limits. The meeting aims to show the League's stance on the proposal.

Young Men’s Business League Broad Street Boroh

Edison Electric workers install light standards on Broad and Main

Digging crews from Edison Electric lay out the square plots in the sidewalks on Broad and Main to set new light standards. Workers mark outlines with blue pencil and chip concrete to prepare for bases. The new lights are expected up by Labor Day.

Edison Electric

Weekend visitors and travels around Lititz area

A long listing of residents and visitors spending weekends or vacations with relatives or at nearby towns and cities. Names include C Robert Longenecker, Robert Reese, Anarles Pfautz, Louis Hepp, Walter Keller, F W Stengel, J K Mathers, Ruth Hess, Kathryn Grosh, Ellen Evans, Frank E Winslow, Alice Kerns, H C Conch, Elmer Eberly, Delp family, Wike family, Hichelberger, Sesseman, Thaddeus Stiffel, Verona Sturgis, Marguerite Bard, Emily Jones, R E Worley, Barton Swart, Anna Bricker, T Paul Schlutz, Grace Shultz, Mary Thornton, Na omi Erb, Karl Snavely, W Mills, Helen Ibright, Warry Bowmah, John Long, George Mellenhenny, and more, plus a liquidation note from Scott's Book Store in Lititz.

Anarles Pfautz Philadelphia Louis Hepp New York City Walter Keller Williamsport F. W. Stengel Linden Hall Wennatchee Washington J. K. Mathers Ruth Hess Isewood Kathryn Grosh Lancaster Ellen Evans Frank E. Winslow Brookline del. Co Alice Kerns Drexel Hill H. C. Conch Elmer Eberly Broad Street U. S U. S. Delp, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Delp Bobbie Harry Wike Ethel Monroe Ruth Atlantic City Jacob Hichelberger Aurora Front Street Paul Sesseman Harry Sesseman Thaddeus Stiffel Carl Spacht Spruce Street Verona Sturgis Springfield Mass Lititz Marguerite Bard Emily Jones Hartford Kentucky R. E. Worley Barton Swart Conrad Victoria Hermstaedt C. E. Hermstaedt Elizabeth N. J Anna Bricker T. Paul Schlutz Emaus Grace Shultz Charles Plauta Mischler Dayton Ohio John James Sesseman North Broad Street Mills TH. E. Grosh Harry Rettew Wyncote Rettew M. L. Steiner Minerva Smith Jane Haines Elmer Norristown Orth Leibig Allentown York Helen Ibright Charles Rineer Warry Bowmah Detroit Michigan John Long Millport California George MelIlhenny Ephrata B. L. Miller

Free Day at Lutz Swimming Pool Draws Kids

Tomorrow the Lutz Swimming Pool hosts a third free day for school age children sponsored by Pfautz Bros. Community turnout has grown since initial events with Farmers Bank and the RECORD as hosts. Readers should watch the RECORD for any added features and ticket details.

Lutz Pfautz Bros Farmers Bank New York

Moravian Church to Feature Out of Town Preachers This August

Church notes show Bishop J T Hamilton to preach Sunday at Moravian Church. With Rev W R Sammiel on vacation, August Sundays will feature visiting ministers including Rev J H Hillegas from Lancaster for two Sundays. No evening services in August. Brethren and Congregational clergy in local services and programs include Rev H J Kline with children services monthly, Prof H K Ober preaching for Church of the Brethren, and Lititz Sunday School participants at Waldheim Park. Local church groups host festivals and Bible school activities with attendance rising from 92 to 97.

J. T. Hamilton D. D Moravian College and Theological Seminary Moravian Church W. R. Sammiel St. Paul's Lutheran Church J. H. Hillegas Lancaster Menno Sharp Leola H. J. Kline Evangelical Congregational Church H. K. Ober Elizabethtown College Church of the Brethren

Cadet Band to Perform Saturday on Broad Street

The 104th Cavalry Band delivered a strong concert last Saturday on the Square drawing a large crowd. This Saturday the Cadet Band will again perform on Broad Street in front of the fire house where Tegion plans a monster festival with music and celebrations.

104Th Broad Street Tegion

Family Dinner for Ephraim Eby’s Large Relatives

Mr and Mrs Ephraim Eby of N Cedar Street hosted a Sunday dinner attended by seven of Ephraim’s brothers and sisters. Guests included Mr and Mrs Samuel Kay of Junga Reuben Eby of Lancaster Elias Eby of East Petersburg C and Mrs Harry Garber and Ada of Elizabethtown Mrs Israel Mumma and Anna of Mt Joy Elam Risser and family of Lititz Mrs Clayton Yake and three children of Scottdale.

Ephraim Eby N. Cedar Street Prent Gues Samuel Kay Junga Reuben Eby Lancaster Elias Eby East Petersburg Harry Garber Ada Elizabethtown Israel Mumma Anna Mt. Joy Elam Risser Lititz Clayton Yake Scottdale

Hillside Service Draws Good Attendance at Rothsville Lawn

The fifth Hillside Service by the Young People's Council of District No 9 Lancaster County Sunday School Association gathered Sunday evening on the Rothsville Lutheran Church lawn. Howard Minnich led. Miss Margaret Saunders led singing. Miss Anna Moore spoke on Love. Ruth Bachman read Scripture. Ethel Miller prayed. Eva and Esther Lausch sang a duet. Next Sunday’s service will be on the Coleman Memorial Church lawn in Brickerville at 6 pm, led by Miss Helen Yerger and James Mummert.

Young People’s Council of District No Lancaster County Sunday School Association Rothsville Howard Minnich Margaret Saunders Anna Moore Ruth Bachman Ethel Miller Eva Esther Lausch

Warwick Grange Meeting Stirs Members With QandA Highlights

Warwick Grange met at 6thsville High School Monday evening with opening by John Bruckart. A program included humorous limburger cheese reading, comic pieces, and a series of questions and answers led by various members. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Galbraith and Mrs Otthoffer. The next meeting is set for August 11.

Warwick Grange 6Thsville High School John Bruckart Grange M. OW Tess Henry Long John Gailbraith Lincoln Stauffer Oscar Deamer Oscar Dearner C. Hess Fred Miller George Otthoffer B. L. Miller L. Stauffer M. W. Hess Lloyd Miller Galbra

Choir Pic Nic Brings St Pauls York Choral Members Together

The choirs of St Pauls Lutheran Lititz and St Matthews York held a picnic at Buchanan Park Lancaster on a Saturday afternoon and evening. About 100 people attended. The afternoon featured games and all enjoyed themselves.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Lititz St. Matthew's Choir York Buchanan Park Lancaster

Kneeburg Moves Jewelry Store to 54 East Main Street

Roy B Kneeburg moved his jewelry business from the Stehman Building at Main and Cedar to the Hepp property 54 East Main Street occupying the former Hepp jewelry room. A formal opening is set for Saturday with two wristwatches awarded to attendees and souvenirs for all. An orchestra will provide music.

Roy B. Kneeburg Stehman Main Cedar Streets Hepp East Main Street Mr. Hepp Mr. Kneeburg

Punch and Judy Show at Luiz's Pool Tonight

A real old time Punch and Judy show runs tonight at 6 30 and 7 30 at Luiz's Swimming Pool on North Locust Street. Frank E. Shenk of Lancaster directs the free performance which is well worth seeing.

Luiz North Locust Street Frank E. Shenk Lancaster

Community Nurse Miss Edna Miller Takes Lititz Post

Miss Edna Miller, newly appointed Lititz Community Nurse, starts duties tomorrow under the Lititz Community Chest. Employed for one year, she will handle calls from 28 South Broad Street, with a nominal fee for each call and no car use, limiting work to Lititz unless transportation is provided. She will oversee the baby clinic when it resumes September 3 in the Moravian Sunday School Chapel, every other week.

Edna Miller Lititz Miss Miller C. Walter Miller S. Broad Street Board of Health School Board Council Community Chest Lancaster Public Schools South Broad Street

Fassnacht Family Reunion Draws 300 Plus Attendees

The 22nd Fassnacht reunion gathered over 300 members from Lancaster Lebanon Berks and beyond at Lititz Springs Park on Saturday. Officers elected include Rev. H. E. Fassnacht as president and M. B. Fassnacht as vice president with a host of officers and committee chairs named. Prizes celebrated youngest and oldest attendees, largest family, and greatest distance traveled, while musical performances by an 18‑piece orchestra and marimbaphone highlighted the event.

Fassnacht Litivz Springs Lancaster Lebanon Berks Altoona Wilmington Del Florida Rev H. E. Fasnacht Perkasie M. B. Fassnacht Harvey Ephrata T B. Dussinger LeRoy Werner Mohnton Ralph Fassnacht Morgantown Batton Weinhold T. J. Turner Fasnacht C. W. Fassnacht Reinholds Committee On H. E. Fassnacht Wm. F. Fassnacht Brookville Plias Bowman E. Spencer Fassnacht Ruth Arlene Wissler Manheim Lucy Lentz Weaver Sisters Ethel Fulmer Katie Good Sarah Fasnacht Wither Fulmer Spencer Fassnacht Cyrus Fassnacht Harry Fassnacht Ruth Werner

Horton Optician Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted

Horton Optician offers eye examinations and glasses fitting at reasonable prices. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily except Mondays. Closed Mondays. Come after supper if you wish. Lincoln.

Horton, Optician Lincoln

Yoder family seashore trip closes local office

The Yoder couple depart for the seashore today and will be away until August 8, during which time the doctor’s office will be closed. Various local residents are noted visiting relatives, trips, or events, including out-of-town guests, arrivals, and social gatherings around Lititz and nearby areas.

Council Warns Merchants On Signs

Borough Council discussed violations of the overhead sign ordinance and authorized warnings to sign owners to remove noncompliant signs with strict enforcement for future offenses. The session also approved Miller's Row Alley closure, reported bridge and street work, curb and gutter prep on Water Street, and detailed water and financial accounts and bills duly paid.

Concil Chambers Weber Sturgis Helter Rudy Pfantz Burgess Breneman Habecker Miller Wissler Miller’s Row Alley Water Street Seaman Street E. Lincoln Ave Conneil E. KE. Habecker Misses Tschudy Noble Jos. B. Wissler Tarvia Jacob Singley Clarence Kreider C. Walter Miller Lester Miller Record Printing Co Express Printing Co Jacob Kling & Son Lancaster Water Bureau Atwood Kreider Scotts Book Store Lincoln Avenue C. M. Snavely, $1.70; Clarence Rudy, $11; Dr. M. H. Yoder Spring Lake Ice Co Lititz Springs Chas, Erisman Glauber Brass Mfg. Co Neptune Meter Co W. M. Amer H. H. Bomberger Irwin Heisey T. H. Erb B. F. Fraelich Binkley Bros Ober Chas. Murr Thea L. Forney J. E. Rohrer

Two Big Picnics Today for Lititz Groups

The Ushers' Association of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Lancaster Automobile Club stage annual outings. Ushers head to the Penryn picnic grove for a full afternoon and evening program while the Auto Club travels to Hershey for a large program.

Lititz Ushers’ Association of

Mr Yake and Family Visit Frazzled Readers Nearby

Spend Month Here Mrs Clayton Yake and three children Marinetta Ethel and Lois of Scottdale have spent four weeks with her parents on N Cedar Street Mr Yake editor of Young People's Literature at Mennonite Publishing House Scottdale attends Biblical Seminary in New York City Next week he plans to join his family at Lititz and bring them home Exceptional Kotex Offer Buy two Kotex packages for 78¢ and receive a large 50c box of Kleenex from Holtzhouse's Cut Rate Store Lititz Pa adv

M. H. Yoder Edward Shay Nevada City Sherman Steffy Lincoln Avenue Shay Henry Frederick Lititz Waldheim Institute Coleman Memorial Church Charles S. Pfautz Seaman and Leed Miles Fasnacht Indiana Alice Fasnacht Spruce Street State College Addison Witmyer Reading Sandy Beach Chester Martin Charles Brobst Lancaster General Hospital Frank Spickler Philadelphia Paul Evans John Henry Heiserman Carrie Darraugh John Tripple Helen John Uhland Anna Margaret Jack Loysburg Elizabeth Kemp Louis Frederick Samuel Bostick N. D. Sturgis Mt. Gretna Keppler Lodge Ruth Hackman Lillian McCreary Arline Demmy Pauline Rentschler Miss Demmy J. N. Miksch Betty Jane Billy Circleville Ohio John Helter Biglerville Nancy Learman Narberth W. K. Lockhart Tke Chautauqua New York Mary Longenecker Ruth York Elizabeth Brubaker Virginia Newfield Brooklyn N. Y Charles Wiertz William Butt Pittsburgh Robert Gibson Llooyd Bomberger N. Broad Street New England States Clayton Yake Marinetta Ethel Lois Scottdale Ephraim Eby N. Cedar Street Yake Mennonite Biblical Seminary New York City Kotex Holtzhouse

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fire House Rotarians Robert Longenecker Robert Reese the Poconos Victor Records Scott’s Book Store Pfautz Bros. Department Store Mr. Lutz Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church Lewis Oehme J. H. Kline Helen Diehm Ruth Sasavely Margaret Pfautz School of Methods Waldheim Park Young People’s Missionary Society of the Walter Smith Cadet Band Water St. Bridge
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