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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
6
A list of photographed anomalies includes a girl in an evening gown refusing to play golf, a girl refusing cigarettes while driving, golf holes over 70 yards apart, grass not tall on a preen, pigs on a golf course, a boy with a tennis racket in a golf bag, a Chinese pagoda out of place, a girl in skits mispositioned, and the head of the golf club not in the correct finishing position of a drive.
A barn and crops on Henry H Hoffer’s farm near Old Dine Store four miles north of Manheim were destroyed by fire at 2 45 pm Thursday after a lightning strike. The season’s crops and a family dog burned. Loss about $7000, partly insured. Manheim Fire Company saved a hogger near the blaze and the Toffler residence.
Mer and Mrs Luke Groff entertained relatives and friends on Sunday including Mr and Mrs David Brandt and son Landisville Mo Mrs Samuel Whitmyer Mr and Mrs James Cugle and Mr and Mrs Ivan.
A long list of Lititz and Lebanon area residents visited family homes and joined Sunday outings. The Jerusalem Reformed Sunday School plans its annual picnic on Saturday August 2 with Rohrerstown Band providing music and church fancywork sales to benefit the school.
The report notes the death of renowned violin maker Antonimus Stradivarius in Italy. Details are sparse but reference to his enduring fame in instrument craftsmanship and the long tradition of Cremona, Italy.
Sunday School lesson outlines Ruth chapter 1 and 2 with emphasis on Ruth's conversion to Jehovah, her loyalty to Naomi, Boaz as a gracious kinsman, and Ruth's role in Israel’s lineage. It links Ruth’s choices to broader themes of faith, providence, and the union of believers with God through history and prophecy.
Bareville and surrounding towns report a confession by 15 year old Bareville resident to setting a barn fire causing about 10000 dollars in damage. He told State Police he lit a match to enjoy the flames while relatives described him as a good boy. In nearby incidents Warren G. Hoyer of Reading was fined 100 dollars and jailed a year for laying rocks on railroad tracks to impede trains. Ephrata warns of water supply risk due to drought and rainfall shortages. Lancaster City police report a birth during a stork transfer. both mother and baby are well. Columbia wrecks near the York freight line disrupt traffic. several cars derailed. Manheim raid nets homebrew. Clarence Kern to be processed. East Petersburg hosts a large Sunday School picnic with hundreds attending and local residents visiting family and friends across multiple towns.
Rothsville notes recount visits among local families including Kofroths, Smaltzes, Rissers, and Mohns, plus a dog’s death from a collision. Vacations, camp meetings, and Bible school attendance are listed with nearby towns. The Rothsville A baseball team split a weekend series 1-1, losing to Gap 8-3 and beating Strasburg 12-2, with upcoming games at Rothsville and against Schoeneck.
Kelty argues that informal habits of sociable courtesy, practiced by people in business and social settings, enhance character more than visible talents and achievements. The piece reflects on how everyday manners shape reputation and trust in community interactions.
A compact report notes pursuit of joy as God designed works for happiness while some face traps and danger during dark nights, with a saintly reflection on liberty and protection.
Mrs Samuel Young and son Lawrence visited Mrs J W G Hershey. William Cochran of Lancaster spent time with his mother near Lititz. Esther Cochran visits her mother for several weeks. Ephraim Brubaker and Mrs Brubaker attended the Buckwalter reunion drawing about 225 guests including some from Ohio. Forrest Henning and sister Emma of Lansdale joined the Young People’s Conference at Elizabethtown College. Blanche Brubaker attended the Merry Maids meeting at Elya Martin’s near Eden.
When stamps stick together do not soak them. Use a sheet of paste paper and a warm iron to press across the stamps. They will separate easily and can be reused.
A fragment discusses sunlit cellulose in plants and a claim that sunshine inspired fabric concepts. It mentions expressions about cellulose storage without clear context or named people or organizations. The readable text centers on materials science ideas and early plant chemistry terms.
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