Millions Stolen From the Government in War Contracts
A critical pamphlet accuses coteries of war contract looting, citing the Wright Martin Aircraft, Lincoln Motor Co, Bosch Magneto, and Mitsui links. It claims billions vanished, with prosecutions sidetracked, and questions why Washington did nothing while taxpayers bear the burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Captain Kidd
Jesse James
Wright-Martin Aircraft Corporation
Uncle Sam
Lincoln Motor Co
Bosch Magneto Company
Martin FE. Kern
Kern
Palmer, Mitsui & Co
Secret Service
America
Japan
Pennsylvania
Three MWs: a death and a birth amid undone deeds
A man died today and a boy was born. Wise men judge not by what the man left undone but by what the boy may achieve in time. The fragment hints at fate and potential guiding future deeds despite a life ended.
Tri Mu Club trains boys in Lititz for life
A year old boys club in Lititz called Tri Mu Club focuses on music mind and morals. Meetings discuss travel bird life and other educational topics with Rev. E. S. Crosland as chief advisor. Emphasizes habits of reading and education to foster good citizens and safe activities for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
E. S. Crosland
Unsightly roadsides urged to trim weeds and wild fruit
Readers are urged to improve the road appearance by cutting wild raspberry and weed growth along roadside verges. The note cites examples where neglected greenery near farms mars the view and nearby houses, calling for immediate removal of such growth to present a neater landscape.
Commencement Notes and Local Sightings in Brunnerville
Misses Minnie and Lottie Eitnier attended the commencement at Friends Hospital Philadelphia where sister Fannie graduated. Memorial Day reports include Mrs Lydia Minnich 86 walking to Lititz and visiting daughter Mrs M S Hornberger. A mix of local visits, auto trips, and a note on reckless driving near Brunnerville with a warning to offenders. Stories of memories and embroidery recall a grandmother’s court of Napoleon and historical reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Lottie Eitnier
Friends Hospital
Philadelphia
Fannie
Keith
Strasburg
J. F. Habecker
Williamsport
Lydia Minnich
Lititz
M. S. Hornberger
Harry Landis
Voganville
Thomas Martin
Leon Madlem
Jacob Hacksman
Mary Meily
Pauline Young
Andrew Shisaler
Tarrier Flory
Lizzie Sheaffer
Walter Hosler
Elstonville
Eli Yocum
J. M. Bomberger
Tobias Bomberger
Anna
Abe Riser
Lydia
Dorothy Rittenhouse
David Bomberger
Annville
Harry Erb
Rhoda
Naomi Erb
Aaron Ruhl
John Galebach
Elsie Romberger
Jefferson Musser
Rothsville
John Roger
Walter Bender
Ephrata
Seth Graybill
Leon Himmelberger
Lexington social list notes Lebanon and Landis Valley visitors
Mrs. William Weidman and daughter Catherine entertained Sunday guests from Lebanon and Landis Valley. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weaver and sons, Mrs. Barbara Stoner, Mr. Edwin Flowers, and Mr. John Landis with son Lester, plus Mr. and Mrs. Henry Landis and children Elva Emma John and Jacob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Weidman
Catherine
Henry Weaver
Barbara Stoner
Edwin Flowers
Lebanon
John Landis
Lester
Henry Landis
Elva
Emma
John
Jacob
Landis Valley
Local Families Gather for Weekend Visits and Social Events
Neffsville and Conestoga Terrace residents hosted and visited friends including Levi Landis and Mrs Jonas Shenk with families at a weekend gathering. Church activities featured Mennonite and Reformed Sunday School contributions and a Children’s Day program. Auctions, kitchen showers, and a WCTU meeting occurred amid expected social visits across Lititz and Manheim. A proposed Lancaster county history project was announced, led by Dr. H M J Klein with Herbert H Beck among editors, promising a comprehensive local record from the Lewis Historical Publishing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Landis
Neffsville
Jonas Shenk
Landis Shenk
Elizabeth
David
Esther
Adalia Seaman
Willian Benedict
Conestoga Terrace
Pierce Landis
Emlin Landis
Catherine Bomberger
Elva Metzler
E. K. Zartman
Edna
Son Forrey
Hettie Eberly
Levi Ze
Elsie
Marie Matz
Reading
Isaac
Alvin Stoner
Atlantic City
Lititz
Union
Lexington
Elmer E. Eby
Reformed Sunday School
Martin Bisker
G. U. BR
Guy Hull
W. B. Buch
Charles Hicks
Mary Sloat
Scottdale
James Sloat
David Kemper
Germantown
P. W. Weidman
Phares Frederick
Ephrata
Clayton Rudy
Richard Albright
Harvey Good
Mabel
Minnie
Ruth
Manheim
J. W. Buch
Jacob Albright
Charles Mohn
Lancaster County
H. M. J. Klein
F. and M. College
Klein
Herbert H. Beck
Lititzman
Lititz Health Center to Open for Mothers and preschoolers
Lititz plans a community health center in the American Legion Rooms offering 2 to 4 pm clinics. Nurse Sara Jenkins and the Child Health Committee will educate mothers on infant care, track weight and height weekly, and refer ill children to their own doctors. The program aims to detect early defects and keep well babies well. All mothers with children under school age are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
American Legion
Sara Jenkins
Mhealth Center
Uncle Hank and car tire encounter common puncture
A man notes that his automobile tire and his region typically suffer punctures together. The remark links mechanical failure with a broader recurring issue in his vicinity.
Restrictions on Teachers Stir at New York State Meeting
Nine city school superintendents meeting in Poughkeepsie voted to hire only teachers without bobbed hair and condemned a teacher who follows fashions in dress as unable to teach good judgement. Also notes letters granted for executors and administrators in Harrisburg Lititz and Warwick township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick Grange No
Rothsville High School
Grange
Pomona
Fairfield
B. L. Miller
Oscar Deamer
C. D. Haverstick
I. E. Reidenbach
John M Bruckart
J. W. Bruckart
Warwick Grange
New York State
Poughkeepsie
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. E. Buch
Lititz, Pa
Secor
Brunnerville
I. Zang-will
Lexington News
Akron News
Binder Twine
Orphans’ Court
Christian B. Snyder
Warwick Township
Catherine S. Becker
Israel G. Hershey
Penn Township
Anna G. Kauffman
Elizabeth Buch Dillman
Mattie Grumbine
Jacob H. Erb
Levi Habecker
David Snader
Akron
Euck
Rosenberg
Uncle Hank
Amos G. Geiman
Harrisburg
Anna Geiman
Abraham XK. Lipp
Harriet Lipp
Cooper’s
Dietrich Bros
Spruce St. Ind
Lutz
B. F. Lutz
A. R. Keller
Lititz Tire Hospital
Harry Z. Erb
Albert Shenk
Lititz Electric Supply Co
S. Broad Street
C. E. Mohler
Prop
Broad Street Department Store
N. C
I. H. Doster
Enek
Five Point
RNAI
Kodak
Eastman Films
Hepp Jeweler Optometrist
Leaman & Leed
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