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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
4
The Lititz Record lists E. Bech as editor and proprietor with subscription at $1.50 annually and notes entry at Lititz Pennsylvania post office as second class matter.
The article discusses boys hunting bird nests for eggs as a popular pastime. It notes harm to birds and warns that preserving birds protects crops. It urges Lancaster county families to teach children to leave nests undisturbed.
Examinations are a dread moment for students yet provide a measure of their ability to use knowledge under pressure. A good pass shows resourcefulness beyond mere recall of facts, though tests should reward genuine thinking over bluff generalities.
An editorial note reflects on students who left school for money or other reasons. It argues that missing education can be remedied and that it is never too late to learn through reading, dialogue, and lectures, with persistent effort leading to better understanding.
A reflective maxim on seizing the present as tomorrow may not arrive. The quote notes that happiness tied to future anticipation delays true living. The speaker urges action and focus on the now rather than deferment.
The Evangelical church group held its monthly gathering at Mrs. William Bueh’s home electing Rebecca Zwally president Jennie Smith vice president Laura Hichleberger secretary Mamie Miller corresponding secretary and Cora Albright treasurer A large list of local families and visitors shared Sunday gatherings and travel to events across the area.
Farmers in Brownstown are busy planting tobacco this week. Mrs. Milton Long is on the sick list. Rev. L A Werner delivered a sermon at the Evangelical church Sunday evening. Washington Camp No 694 P O S of A hosted events. Mr and Mrs Melvin Spera of Quarryville visited relatives in Brownstown and Reading.
The 33 graduates from the library class set a 600 book space while the school houses over 1200 volumes. Students and faculty received small gifts during a class presentation. Juniors mocked a graduation with banners reading No Pork without Beans and diplomas awarded by a seventh junior. Mrs A R Brown of Mechanicsburg visited relatives Memorial Day.
The article lists numerous visitors to the Samuel Elser family home on Sunday. Attendees include J M Neff and Ray Balmer of Ephrata, Norman Graybill of Oregon, Clara Brackbill of Myerstown, Jacob S Wiest of Ephrata, Henry Nissley, Samuel Keller and Elsie Netzley of Brickerville, plus many family escorts.
A Rothsville strawberry sociable hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran Church runs Saturday June 6 1925 from 5 to 11 pm with music by the Lititz Orchestra and on Sunday evening June 7 1925 St Pauls Evangelical Sunday school presents The Message of Summer. Reports detail numerous weekend visits by local residents to nearby towns and relatives including Harr isburg Baltimore Washington and Lititz with automobile trips and Decoration Day events.
The Lititz school commencement featured multiple class histories poems and vocal solos as 33 pupils received diplomas. Notable participants included Paul Dillman Bertha Eck Kathryn Gantz Nina Grosh Beatrice Peiffer Kathryn Sturgis and Evelyn Sturgis with remarks by Rev. Dr. Floyd W Tompkins and J W Bruaker. Awards named include Honor Students Ruth Eshleman Mary Neidemyer Alma Webber and Charles Landis. The program showcased music recitals and a farce titled Poppleton's Predicaments.
The article lists board members and delegates led by Rev Tompkins who urged optimism amid immigration fears. He praised public schools and teachers, urged against pessimism, and urged faith in progress and unity among churches, urging bravery to do what is right.
A Sunday reception honored Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Redcay and their son and daughter in law. Mrs. Redcay was formerly Miss Miriam Myers of East Petersburg. Guests included numerous Redcay relatives and local families. Attendees traveled by car to the A. B. Quincy Orphans Home for the celebration.
Linden Hall Seminary closes its 179th year with a week of events led by sermons in the Moravian Church by Rev. E S Crosland on Sunday at 10 30. Class Day Monday features Senior exercises in the sunken garden at 2 P M and a Class Memorial presentation. A piano recital by Elizabeth Pairfax Utx and a Cymbeline play follow later. Alumnae reunions and meetings occur Tuesday with exhibits and luncheons. The commencement Wednesday at 9 A M in the Moravian church will include an address by Rev H M J Kemn D D of Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster.
A list of residents and families including Frank Spiekler Chester Martinami Mrs Phares Enck H RB Wertsei Wilson Gibbel William Stauffer Mrs W B Oehme Elmer Erhart and families appears in the community notice as involved or affected parties. The notice names multiple households indicating a local civic event or record update.
The Feast of Roses observance at Manheim will be held Sunday June 21 with three services. Sun day school at 9 30 a m features visiting speakers, a 10 15 a m memorial sermon, and 2 p m a memorial service including the Rose payment to the Steigel heir. Evening program at 6 p m includes Children’s Day service and an orchestra.
William Knapp of Valley Camp Fayette county spent 14 months building a three story eight room frame house with no insurance. The home valued at 7400 burned last week with cause undetermined as Knapp prepared to move in his belongings. Read the Record.
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