Local Horse Wins Linden Hall Show
Lititz based horse Nelly Kelly ridden by Reading rider Fer Carpenter won Open Competition at Linden Hall Second Annual Horse Show held after May Day. Pierson horses dominated prizes with Don Ryne and Peggy Partridge placing. Elizabeth Hobby crowned May Queen amid a ceremonial campus pageant. Barbara Bechtel and Margaretta Beck served in the Queen’s Court.
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Linden Hall
Lititz
Nelly Kelly
H. J. Pierson
Fer Carpenter
Reading
Charles S. Foltz
Richard FP. McGranh
Lancaster
Harry Benter
Town
H. I. Beck
Donald G. Brown
Pierson
Slack Rock
Peggy Partridge
Elizabeth Hobby
White Plains
Miss Hobby
Barbara Bechtel
Margaretta Beck
H. H. Beck
South Broad Street
Queen's Court
Plan Music Service At Moravian Church
Sunday evening program brings together four church groups the Senior Choir Junior Choir Sunday School Orchestra and Trombone Choir under Victor Wagner and Mrs Kenneth Witmyer with Mrs D P Bricker directing the junior choir John Keehn guiding the orchestra and Miss Dorothy Miksch at the piano Wilson M Grube and Harry Kepnel lead the trombone ensemble a fine program is prepared.
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Victor Wagner
Kenneth Witmyer
D P. Bricker
Dorothy Miksch
John Keehn
Miksch
Wilson M. Grube
Harry Kepnel
Rotary Golf Outing At Rustic Course Honored By Keath
Lititz Rotary Club members played a Tuesday evening round after their meeting at the General Sutter. They were hosted by Chas. K. Keath at the Rustic Golf Course on East New Street, with one Lancaster visitor in attendance.
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Lititz
Alexander's Old Timers at Rustic Golf Course Event
Radio entertainers will perform three concerts Saturday evening at Rustic Golf Course East New Street. The event includes a prize display with weekly awards for the lowest scoring participants.
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East New Street
Alexander
Hundreds Watch Veterans Decorate Soldiers Graves
On Memorial Day hundreds from Garden Spot Post 46 American Legion visited cemeteries to decorate graves in nearby towns. After a noon meal they gathered at the Moravian cemetery for an annual service led by Rev. Harry Swartz. Cadet Band concerts drew crowds and local children placed flowers on graves. James Buchanan’s grave received a wreath by Henry Buck. the day ended with a post rally and festival.
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Garden Spot
Post
American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Harry A. Swartz
Lancaster
Loc
James Buchanan
Henry Buck
General Sutter Memorial Day at Lititz Inn
On Memorial Day over 300 dined at General Sutter Inn with the Coffee Shop closed to improve main dining room service. The Liita Branch of Linden Hall Alumnae met there for a spring luncheon with 24 present, deciding to donate 375 dollars to the organ fund and invite Lancaster Alumnae to join. Several guests hosted music pupils and dinners for mill men, while 382 members of the Lebanon Ministerial Association also dined at the hotel.
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Liita
Linden Hall
Organ Fund
Lancaster
Lititz
Josephine Bowman
Dorothy Spickler
Martha Carpenter
Elizabeth Maharg
Bertha Long
Merion Rannels
Helen Farrand
Mary Ts
Legion Meets Tonight At Garden Spot Post Meeting
Garden Spot Post 56 American Legion holds its monthly meeting at the Fire House due to limited space at the Post Home. County Council members join with Lititz Post this month, a lunch will be served and a full turnout is desired. Lititz Veterans thank townspeople for Memorial Day grave decorations helped provide.
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Garden Spot Post
American Legion
Penmanship Awards Rise in Lititz Borough Schools
In Lititz Borough Schools 413 papers were accepted for A N Palmer Company awards as Palmer Method handwriting shows marked improvement over last year across the building. Also note weekly Friday dances at Lutz Hall until further notice.
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Lititz
A. N. Palmer Company
Lutz Hall
Lititz Yard Beauties Highlight Town Parks and Events
Locals praise diverse front yards of Lititz with Norway Spruce and Pine trees admired at Mrs M L Steiner’s lot. Springs Park Linden Hall Church Square Moravian cemetery and Mennonite Church grounds noted. Park lights praised as new. Reunion season and picnics rise as Springs Park assets draw visitors. Nine babies attend Baby Health Centre. Trinity Church officials plan first quarterly meeting with Rev Sluber. WGAL Children’s Tour features Carl Ann Hickman recital. Girl Reserves lead Candle Light Service at United Brethren Church with 40 members.
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Liulzz
B. F. Lutz
H. J. Pierson
John Heiserman
Henry Heiserman
Ellen Kautz
Harry Erb
Benjamin Grosh
Wm. Kissinger
Elam Roland
Aaron Brubaker
Nathan Reist
M. H. Yoder
Charles Landis
John Badorf
Robert Russell
L. N. Moyer
Martin Hoffman
David Brian
Jacob Koch
Chas. K. Keath
Clarence Brubaker
Elizabeth Hepp
Valentine Brobst
Wayne Wahnestock
Albert Pierson
Ira Eberly
M. L. Steiner
Hazel Bentzell
United Brethren Church
Firemen Ready Festival Fund Drive and Parade
Lititz Fire Co members are preparing for their annual festival on June 13 and will begin soliciting donations in rural districts. They aim to fund a new fire truck purchased last January after a successful test, and plan to participate in the Quarryville parade for the County Firemen’s Organization annual meeting.
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Lititz Fire Co
Quarryville
Lititz Weekend Visits Across Towns and States
A long list of residents and visitors spent the weekend with Lititz families and relatives. Notable travels include New Jersey and Philadelphia visitors, plus trips to Valley Forge, Cape May, and Lebanon. Local meetings include church conferences and fire company events.
Linden Hall Class Of 25 To Graduate In 185th Year
Linden Hall Seminary Proceedings mark the 185th commencement week with a baccalaureate sermon by Rt. Rev. E. S. Crosland. Activities include Class Day garden party, Alumnae reunions, Junior exercises, exhibits, and an 8 PM concert. Commencement address by Dr. H. M. J. Klein. Salutatorian Jean Shaffer. Valedictorian Margaret M. Parmalee. Names of 25 graduates listed with multiple course tracks and hometowns. Class motto Over the Rough Places to the Stars. colors Old Rose and Silver. flower Pink Rose.
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Linden Hall Seminary
E. S. Crosland
Moravian Church
Moravian
Babylon
Victor Wagner
Lord Jesus
Lord In Glory
Church Square
Mary Dixon
Barvie’s
Quality Street
H. M. J. Klein
Franklin and Marshall College
Jean Shaffer
Sunbury
Margaret M. Parmalee
Carnies Point
Caroline Flaccus
Ben Avon
Elizabeth Hobby
White Plains
N.Y
Jeanne McGee
Stubenville
Ohio
Virginia M. Pammenter
Rochester
N. Y
Helen Smark
Philadelphia
Jane F. Davis
Dover
Matha G. Finney
Plainfield
N. J
Matharee Harrison
Marion H. Higbie
Dorothy Hoffer
Phillipsburg
Jean E. Kerr
Mildred K. Baugher
Harrisonburg
Lillian R. Hess
Kathryn G. Rhodes
Stauffer Family Gather for 20th Annual Reunion
The Stauffer family reunion will be held at Springs Park on Saturday. Officers listed include President E. J. Hartman Pomeroy First Vice President A J Gerberich Parkesburg Second Vice President Jacob Stauffer Gap Third Vice President John Wissler Lititz Secretary A H Stauffer Atglens Treasurer A N Wolf Akron Historian A K Stauffer Lancaster.
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Stauffer
Springs Park
E. J Hartman
Pomeroy
A. J. Gerberich
Parkesburg
Jacob Stauffer
Gap
John Wissler
Lititz
A. H. Stauffer
Atglens
A. N. Wolf
Akron
A. K. Stauffer
Lancaster
Mothers class to York for Jane meeting at Sammel home
St. Pauls Lutheran Sunday School Mothers class plans a trip to York at Mrs. W. R. Sammels home on Tuesday afternoon. A bus will depart the church at 1 oclock and reservations are being taken by Mrs. Robert Kling of West Lincoln Avenue.
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H. J. Wynn
Valley Forge
T. T. Dussinger
J. E. Eshleman
John Brunser
Trenton
N. J
Dorothy Spacht
Philadelphia
Ella
Beulah Stauffer
Kepler Lodge
Sara Huber
Virginia
Daniel Heilman
John Blaine
Albert Hornberger
Arlene
Mary Eshleman
Lancaster General Hospital
Morris Shreiner
New York
H. H. Bomberger
Margaret Sanders
Harrisburg
Tha Bender
Mt. Trolly
George Diehl
Lebanon
W. H. Diehl
Palmyra
Mae Bender
York
D. M. Bender
Eugene Weidler
Howard Bollinger
Charles Krick
Bobby
Cape May
Robert Kling
Mt. Joy
Leah Shope
Harry Erb
Samuel Young
Jean Reedy
Herman
Eri
Ritchie
Margaret Arntz
Annville
Fire Company
Dorcas
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Walter Pomraning
Delta
York County
C. 8. Kopp
Orange Street
Kopp
Elizabeth High
Pottstown
F. W. Stengel
Robert Grosh
Sylvia
Grosh
Maple Street
Louis Huebener
Mary Huebener
Walter Keller
Mary Brubaker
Strasburg
Hazel Mathers
Fred Shiffner
New Brunswick
C. B. Dussinger
Jesse Honeycutt
Elizabeth
Charles Bear
Lexington
Harry Bear
Paul Evans
John
Lititz
John Smeltzer
Harry
St. Paul's Lutheran Sunday School
W. R. Sammel
Jane
Lincoln Avenue
Display to be Permitted Will be Put Off in Springs Park
Local notes report minor injuries from everyday incidents in Lititz including a deep foot gash, a needle injury at Zion Home, and a nose bruise. Social gatherings, church and club meetings, and upcoming events are listed, followed by a town ordinance banning fireworks and setting permit requirements for Fourth of July displays.
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Springs Park
Lititz
Lana
Springs Committee
Kitchen Shower For Mr And Mrs Clarence Roth At Lexington
A kitchen shower was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Morris Carpenter in Lexington on Tuesday evening in honor of newlyweds Mr and Mrs Clarence Roth. Guests included relatives and friends from Kleinfeltersville Schaefferstown Pine Hill Denver Lancaster Lititz Manheim and Lititz area with many gifts reported as beautiful and useful.
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Morris Carpenter
Lexington
Clarence Roth
Phares Weidman
Raymond Strohler
Kleinfeltersville
Albright Fetter
Alma Weidman
Schaefferstown
Eleanor Keith
Pine Hill
Clayton Herniser
Denver
Mildred Carpenter
Paul Meiskey
Lancaster
Lydia Martin
Kathryn
Alberta Spang
Manheim
Lititz Births Report Three Newborn Sons
Mr and Mrs Quentin Buckwalter announce a son born May 26 in Lititz R D 3. Mr and Mrs Clayton M Burk holder announce a son born May 25 in Lititz R D 3. Mr and Mrs Garson Bear announce a son born May 28 in Lititz R D 3.
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Quentin Buckwalter
Clayton M. Burkholder
Garson Bear
Lititz, R, D
League Meeting Tomorrow for YM Business League
The regular June meeting of the Young Men's Business League is scheduled for tomorrow at 8 PM in the League Rooms. Members are urged to attend.
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Young Men’s Business League
Lititz High Senior Class Honored by Miss Dorothy Moyer
Miss Dorothy Moyer entertained the Lititz High School Senior Class on Friday evening at her home with about 40 members present.
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Dorothy Moyer
Lititz High School
Grange To Be Entertained By Ephrata Grange
Warwick Grange will be entertained by the Ephrata Grange on Monday evening a fine program will be rendered all members urged to attend and the general public invited as it will be an open meeting.
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Warwick Grange
Ephrata Grange
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Aundreds
Gadet
Sutter
Legion
Towne
Miss Miller
Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church
C. D. Sluber
WGAL
Carl Ann Hickman
W. E. Hickman
Ed Shiffmer
Elaine
Mildred
Dorothy Shiffner
Dr. Crosland
Bred
Cavilla Nies
Anna Smith
Zion Home
Olive Seaman
N. Cedar Street
Henry Shenk
Ben Shenk
Farr Nursery
Womelsdorf
Miss Forbes
State College
Russel Longenecker
Lemon Street
Ladies’ Sewing Society
J. K. Donat
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Frank Keller
Evelyn Neidemyer
Ephrata
Germantown
First Brethren Church
Young People’s Council of District 9
H. J. Kline
J. K. Mathers
Mabel Bushong
Stroudsburg
Fay Carpenter
Ruth Carper
Hamburg
Berks Co
Moravian College and Theological Seminary
Bethlehem
Woman’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Elmer Keller
Wm. Light
New York City
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