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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
4
The Lititz Record notes its editor and proprietor E. Buch, with a subscription rate of $1.50 per year. It states the paper is entered at Lititz, Pennsylvania post office as second class matter.
The piece argues waking up from sleep and ignorance is precious and ongoing. It urges readers to shed laziness and bad habits, embrace activity, and strive to be a credit to those who care. It emphasizes readiness to learn and act throughout the day.
The article extols picnic season highlighting how households pack sandwiches and doughnuts for outdoor trips. It contrasts the charm of rural scenes with camping pleasures, noting men can take pride in fire making while women relish nature inspired basket lunches. It argues simple pleasures endure without high costs.
Article warns motor weather season increases grade crossing accidents with 214 deaths in mixtipe between trains and autos in 1924. It urges public attention and safety measures, noting disasters like the Illinois tornado and stressing limited prevention. Includes a wedding notice for Clayton Burkholder and Laura Kline at a Lutheran parsonage.
Letters testamentary granted to Nathan K Buch Ada K Miller Executors request immediate payment of debts and proof of claims against the estate of David R Buch late of Lititz Borough Pennsylvania. Joseph B Wissler attorney listed for settlement and contact.
The Loyal Workers class held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Annie Cooper’s home with teacher Mrs. Sallie Buch and members listed. Community items note tobacco shipments, a June 6 wedding, a June 13 Citizens Carnival for the fire engine, and numerous visits between local families and residents across Lititz Ephrata Brownstown Reading and Mt Gretna.
Mr and Mrs Samuel S Wiest and son Lemon attended a wedding dinner and reception for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Jacob Wiest at the Brighthill home in Myerstown. J K Pfautz visited Rexmond to see relatives. Iva Zartman of New York City visited Lloyd Cher and family Friday. Some locals attended the event.
A June 9 ceremony united Ruth Phillippi of Lititz and Luther Wieland of Phoenixville at St Pauls Lutheran with Rev W R Sammel officiating. Bridesmaid Emma Hacker, maid of honor Trene Adams, best man Albert Adams, and usher Lloyd Diehm attended. The couple plans a New England trip and Canada visit.
The Sixteenth Annual Convention District No 9 met at Grace Reformed Church Eden on Saturday with both afternoon and evening sessions greatly enjoyed. The program featured Facing the need and supper was served at the church.
Heat waves, haymaking near, and farming concerns fill this century puff of rural life. Talks of tobacco planting, berry crops, strawberries, tomatoes, and graduation musings reflect daily strains and small triumphs amid hot days and blooming gardens.
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