Linden Hall marks 185th year with 25 diplomas
Twenty five graduates received diplomas at Linden Hall Seminary as the 185th year closed. Dr. H M J Klein of Franklin and Marshall College delivered an address urging vision breadth and aspiration. Prizes were announced for best essay and greatest progress, with diplomas and honors presented at a Moravian Church ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Hall
Linden Hall Seminary
H. M. J. Klein
Franklin and Marshall College
Dr. Klein
Moravian Church
Margaret Lantz
Jean Schaffer
Margaret Mary Parmelee
Miss Parmelee
Margaret Parmelee
Stauffers Hold Reunion at Springs Park
The 20th annual Stauffer family reunion drew about two hundred to Springs Park on Saturday. E. J. Hartman of Pomeroy was elected president, A T Gerberich of Parkesburg first vice president, Jack Stauffer of Gap second vice president, John Wissler of Lititz secretary, A N Stauffer of Aiglen treasurer, A W Wolf of Akron historian, and A K Stauffer of Lancaster appointed to prepare chronicles with aides. Next year’s meeting is set for Lititz on the first Saturday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stauffer
Springs Park
E. J. Hartman
Pomeroy
A. Tl. Gerberich
Parkesburg
Jack Stauffer
Gap
John Wissler
Livitz
A. N. Stauffer
Aiglen
A. W. Wolf
Akron
A. K. Stauffer
Lancaster
Stauffers
Power 40
Lititz
Mothers Class Trip to York June Meeting at Sammel Home
The Mothers Class of St. Pauls Lutheran Sunday School toured York on Tuesday afternoon. Twenty one members attended including Mrs. Alvin Enck and Mrs. C Helter. A business session preceded a short organ recital at the Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Sunday School
York
W. R. Sammel
Alvin ‘Enck
C. Helter
W. K. ‘Lockhart
Chas. Krick
J. ‘Nester
Simon Snyder
Erb, Jr
Capwell
Kauffman
Birthday surprise honors Mrs Otis Sturgis
Thursday evening Mrs Otis Sturgis entertained the Fire Company Auxiliary for her 47th birthday. Members surprised her with a birthday cake 47 candles and many packages. Lemon Ice advertised at Holtzhouse’s. Young’s Music House promotes child music education.
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Otis Sturgis
Fire Company Auxiliary
Simplex Firm Moves to Eby Building for Expansion
Simplex Paper Box Corpora tion, newly formed, will take over the plant of the Simplex Paper Box Company and relocate to the former Eby shoe factory. The move aims to start operations the latter part of next week with expanded capacity as machinery is installed and offices shift to the Eby building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simplex Paper Box Corporation
Simplex Paper Box Company
Folding Box
Eby Shoe
Water Street
Westward Journey and Local Honors Report
Local notes cover Kathryne Fasnacht heading west to Yellowstone then Eugene for University Summer School and a future Western Oregon high school PE post. Chester Wertsch graduates in optometry from Pennsylvania State College and passes state board exams. A car crash near New Danville injures Tra Haldeman, car overturned, right arm lacerations. Linden Hall alumnae listed. many attendees from multiple towns. State College summer return for Herbert Longenecker. Local social events include weddings, visits, and church activities, with church services and Children’s Day plans at multiple congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryne Fasnacht
Yellowstone National Park
Eugene
Oregon
University
Chester Wertsch
Harry R. Wertsch
Pennsylvania State College of Optometry
Philadelphia
Arlena de Schweinitz
Helena Coch
Henry
Bethlehem
Fannie Ware Brennecker
Nazareth
Shellheimer
York
Josephine Ancon
Reading
Watson
Grace Hershey
Mary Kepler
John Biner
Harrisburg
Viola Smaling Royer
Jacob Huber
Lancaster
Mary Erb Smith
Ada Brubaker
Lloyd Hess
Jesse Honeycutt
Elizabeth
Notice of Theft Prosecution For Cemetery Items
Brunnerville Cemetery Trustees report the theft of a lawnmower digging iron and shovel from Brunnerville Cemetery. The party responsible is known and unless the articles are returned, prosecution will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunnerville Cemetery
32 Receive Diplomas At Manheim Township High
Commencement exercises at Manheim Township High School Neffsville saw 52 graduates receive diplomas presented by Dr. C. H. Witmer. Legion awards went to Robert Redcay and Ida Benedict. Class Day featured orchestra prologue, class history, poems, gifts, prophecies, songs, and the class motto Not Finished Just Begun with green and white colors and a cream rose bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manheim Township High School
Neffsville
C. H. Witmer
American Legion
H. B. Baughey
Robert Red Cay
Ida Benedict
G. Kauffman
Daisy Kirchoff
Ieoward Holt
Pismo
Kathryn Warfel
Bernice Delp
Thelma Powl
D. Kirchoff
Howard Holt
Clase
Warren Sidler
Moravian Home Association Forms Year Plan
The Moravian Home Association names officers including President Miss Sophie Brinker and 1st Vice President Mrs. P. I. Snyder. Committees are set for Household, Applications, Contributions, Inmates, and more. Dr. D. Martin is re-elected house physician with Squire O. N. Derr, Dr. Harry Bender, and A. H. Bomberger on the Advisory Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravian Home Association
Sophie Brinker
P. I. Snyder
Clarence Grosh
LA. Weitzel
W. TL. Muth
Robert Russell
Tlousehodl
Snyder
Jirs
Neiman Badorf
David Grayhill
Weitzel
Grosh
Bentley School graduate Hubert Kauffman tops Latin class
Accountant Hubert S. Kauffman son of Mrs Morris S Kauffman of 160 South Spruce Street graduated with 415 others on June 10 at the twelfth annual commencement of the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Boston Mass He is noted for a splendid record at the Boston school known for its specialized training in accounting and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert S. Kauffman
Morris S. Kauffman
South Spruce Street
Lititz High School
Bentley School of Accounting and Finance
Boston
Mass
Jenkins Jenkins wedding in Conestoga Reformed Church
David K. Jenkins of Lille and Miss Mary G. Jenkins of Conestoga united in marriage at Conestoga Reformed Church Saturday morning. Attendants included Elsie Breighner, Florence Ford, David Bushman, and Marshall Field as best man. Wedding party and music by local residents, with peonies decorating the church. The couple left for a wedding trip to Canada Detroit and Chicago and other points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David K. Jenkins
Lille
Mary G. Jenkins
Conestoga
Conestoga Reformed Church
David Scheirer
Elsie Breighner
Littlestown
Florence Ford
Lancaster
David Bushman
Biglerville
Canada
Detroit
Chicago
Horst and Bullinger Marriage in Ephrata Parish
Clarence W. Horst of Farmersville and Miss Anna K. Bullinger of Lititz wed Saturday evening at 8 at the home of Rev. I W Taylor pastor of the Church of the Brethren in Ephrata The couple was attended by Elmer J Boyd and Miss Isabell B Grayhill both of Lititz They will reside in Printersville.
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Clarence W. Horst
Farmersville
Anna K. Bullinger
Lititz
I. W. Taylor
Ephrata
Cctarch of the Brethren
Elmer J. Boyd
Isabell B. Grayhill
Tititz
Kreider and Lutz Tie at Neffsville Church Parish
Ralph I Kreider and Miss Erla May Lutz, both of Ephrata, wed Saturday evening at Soclock parsonage of Long Memorial Church in Neffsville. Pastor Rev G Kauffman officiated. Attendants were Lester Summers and Miss Swerothy Weidel, both of Neffsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph TI. Kreider
Erla May Lutz
Ephrata
Soclock
Long Memorial Church
Neffsville
G. Kauffman
Lester Summers
Swerothy Weidel
Revival Services Close at Hess Mennonite Church
Two week revival led by Rev. John Hess of Akron ended with fifty converts at Hess Mennonite Church. Rev Ness preached Sunday morning at Lititz Mennonite Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess’ Mennonite
John Hess
Akron
Ness
Lititz Mennonite Church
Wenger and Dissinger wed in Lititz Lutheran ceremony
Arthur D. Wenger of Akron and Grace E. Dissinger of Akron were married Saturday at the Lutheran parsonage on West Orange Street Lititz at 8 p m Rev F P Weichsel officiated in the ving ceremony The couple will reside at their newly furnished home 4304 North Fairhill Street Philadelphia
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Arthur D. Wenger
Milton Wenger
Akron
Grace E. Dissinger
Tarry M. Dissinger
West Orange Street
Lititz
FP. A. Weichsel
North Fairhill Street
Philadelphia
Roth Shenenberger Bride Weds In Lititz Home Ceremony
Raymond C. Roth of Lititz and Bertha M. Shenenberger of Manheim were married at 9 P M Saturday by the Rev Geo B Raezer at his Liberty Street home in a wing ceremony They were unattended.
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Raymond C. Roth
Lititz
Bertha M. Shenenberger
Manheim
Geo. B. Raezer
Liberty Street
Celebrate 7th Anniversary of Young People's Council
The Young People's Council of District 9 marked its seventh anniversary with an outdoor meadow gathering at Nolt's meadow on Monday evening. Attendees enjoyed a marshmallow toast and doggie roast while planning Hillside services in July and August. The first service is scheduled for July 5, and the July council meeting will be held jointly with Leadership Training School graduation exercises on July 6 at the Moravian Sunday School Chapel.
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Young People’s Council of
District 9
Nolt’s Meadow
Moravian Sunday School
Eyster Swiegart Couple Wed at Trinity Church Ephrata
Ray Eyster and Miss Ellen Sweigart of Lititz were married at 10 oclock Saturday morning in Trinity Lutheran Church Ephrata by Rev J W Smith. The groom, an accountant for Breneman Manufacturing Company Lancaster, previously worked as a bookkeeper at Stiffel Freeman plant. They will reside in town after a trip to Atlantic City and other eastern points.
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Ray Eyster
Ellen Sweigart
Lititz
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ephrata
J. W. Smith
Breneman Manufacturing Company
Lancaster
Stiffel-Freeman
Atlantic City
Firemen’s Festival Plans Set for Litin Fire Company Event
Firemen of Litin Fire Company finalize plans for the annual festival this Saturday at the Fire House. The solicitation proceeds well as members and the Auxiliary prepare for a busy evening with ample food for townspeople.
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Litin Fire Company
Senior Class Social at Lititz High School Tomorrow
The Lititz High School Senior Class promises a gas station social on school grounds tomorrow with music by the High School Band and Orchestra. Refreshments will be sold from 4 PM, and in case of rain the event moves to the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz High School
Lancaster County Foresters of America Hold Annual Meeting
The Lancaster County Foresters of America gathered at Malta Temple for their annual convention on Saturday afternoon. Officers elected were President Arthur Cohen Joy, Vice President John Zinken, Secretary Lloyd Zercher, Treasurer Park Little, and Trustees George Frankfort Herman Stark and Floyd Shultz. Sixteen delegates attended. the meeting concluded with a supper. Next convention set for Ephrata.
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Associated Courts of
Lancaster County Foresters of America
Malta Temple
Arthur Cohen
Mr. Joy
John Zinken
Columbia
Lloyd Zercher
Lancaster
Park Little
George Frankfort
Ephrata
Herman Stark
Lititz
Floyd Shultz
Walton Plant Painted And Major Doorway Enlarged
The Walton plant recently taken over by The Walton Corporation has had its woodwork painted. The large Water Street doorway was enlarged to allow loading and unloading of big trucks. Inside, additional changes and repairs were completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Walton Corporation
Water Street
District 9 Sunday School Conference to Meet
The Lancaster County Sunday School Association will hold its District 9 conference at the Moravian Chapel on Sunday June 21. The change from Saturday to Sunday is to boost attendance, and organizers report a fine program has been arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County Sunday School Association
Lovefeast to be Held at Lititz Church Sunday
The Northern Lancaster County Dunkard Brethren will hold their lovefeast at the Lititz Church on Sunday. Services start at 9:30 A. M. standard time with ministers from Maryland and across the state speaking in forenoon and afternoon. In the evening the feet washing, the Lord's Supper and Communion will be observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County Dunkard
Lititz
Maryland
Memorial Service Planned by Lititz Lodge at Donegal Springs
Members of Lititz Lodge No 1050 T O C F are reminded of a memorial service Sunday at Donegal Springs Church near Florin. The Past Grands Association arranges the service with invitation extended to members and friends. Program begins at 2:30 daylight saving time. no transportation is arranged.
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Lititz Lodge
Donegal Springs Church
Florin
Graduates As Pharmacist Mr and Mrs C Landis Attend Son’s Graduation
Mr and Mrs C. Landis visited Philadelphia yesterday to witness their son Charles graduate from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. While a student he actively joined Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity and the Pennsylvania German Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 8. Landis
Philadelphia
Charles
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Phi Delta Ki Fraternity
Pennsylvania
Leed Family Reunion Set For Springs Park Saturday
The annual Leed family reunion will be held at Springs Park on Saturday. Officers include President J. M. Leed, Vice President S. Q. Biemesderfer, Secretary and Treasurer P. B. Leed, and Flor ence Royer as Corresponding Secretary. Historians are Mrs. Arthur Leed and B. Roscoe Leed. Miss Shober is pianist. Dr Albright, New York foot expert, will be at Pfantz Bros Store Friday and Saturday June 12 and 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leed
Springs Park
J. M. Leed
S. Q. Biemesderfer
P. 8. Leed
Florence Royer
Arthur Leed
B. Roscoe Leed
Shober
Dr. Albright
New York
Pfantz Bros
Strawberry Festival Planned by Moravian Ladies’ Sewing Society
A Strawberry Festival will be held in the Fire Hall on Saturday June 20 by the Ladies' Sewing Society of the Moravian Church. Proceeds support church activities.
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Ladies’ Sewing Society
Moravian Church
Lititz and Bethlehem residents visit with local families
Mrs. Alice Milchsack of Bethlehem visits sister Miss Mary Reiden bach. Numerous local families host relatives and friends over weekends and during summer breaks, including Lieut. John Shultz and family, Muhlenberg Twp teachers, and Philadelphians enjoying trips to Sunbury, Philadelphia, Reading, Nor folk, Va, and Valley Forge. Wrecks from the storm observed on the trip home.
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Alice Milchsack
Lititz
Linden Hall
Bethlehem
Mary Reidenbach
John Shultz
Robert
Arizona
Charles Plautz
Norfolk
Luther Mearig
Muhlenberg Township
Berks County
Mary H. Crouse
New York City
Robert Russell
Miriam
Thelma Russell
Fla Lacy
Mis
Eleanor Johannsen
Philadelphia
Ella Lacy
Norman
Detroit
Michigan
Mary Bruckhart
Ella Buch
Elm
Wilbur Moyer
Frank Spickler
Lydia Mearig
Luther
Lavina Neidermyer
Esther
Miss Fisher
Lancaster
Morris Mearig
Eden
Jonas Hernley
Scottdale
Albert Hernley
Circleville
Milton Bender
East Front Street
Mabel Myer
Jerry
Af Banks
Landis Stehman
Gladys
DuPont Gardens
A. R. Keller
Laura Rutter
New Totland
Kathryne Zimmerman
Alice Fasnacht
Kathryne
State College
Harold Weidman
Lyle
Paradise
Jacob Eberly
Ada Carper
Daniel Eberly
Elmer Eberly
Reading
Clinton Ruhl
Harrisburg
Is. Elwood Furlow
D. G. Witmyer
Maytown
Althea Breinig
Allentown
Albert Hornberger
D. A. Zimmerman
Evelyn
Valley Forge
E. L. Weidler
Ledge Elects Morning Star Temple Officers
Ledge of Morning Star Temple No. 70 elected officers for Ladies of the Golden Eagle. Past Templar Mrs. Mae Bowers, Noble Templar Mrs. Bertha Mishler, Vice Templar Mrs. Clara Roth, Marshal of Ceremonies Mrs. Annie Keller, Priestess Mrs. Clara Witmer, Prophetess Mrs. Gingrich, Guardian of Inner Portal Mrs. Alice Doster, Guardian of Outer Portal Mrs. Emma Imhof, Guardian of Music Miss Viola Schmuck.
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Morning Star Temple
Ladies of the Golden Eagle
Templar
Mae Bowers
Noble Templar
Bertha Mishler
Clara Roth
Annie Keller
Clara Witmer
Gingrich
Inner Portal
Alice Doster
Outer Portal
Emma Imhof
Music
Viola Schmuck
Prize Winner at East Main Street Shop Drawn
Robert Sturgis of East Main Street held the Calendar of Roy Long the Cleaner bearing number 861 and won some free work at his shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sturgis
East Main Street
Roy Long
Lititz High School to graduate largest class ever
Forty five members make up Lititz High School’s biggest graduating class. Commencement Week features Baccalaureate Sunday, class day Wednesday, and commencement Thursday. Alumni Association events include a public meeting and banquet, with programs of music, essays, and plays at the high school and General Sutter hotel.
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Lititz
Lititz High School
Alumni Association
General Sutter
Lititz High names 21 varsity letters in 1980 basketball season
Lititz High School awarded 21 varsity letters to the boys and girls who represented the school in basketball for 1980-81. The boys finished third in the Lancaster County League, posting 12 of 18 in league play and 22 of 30 overall. two captains Henry Lutz and Lloyd Sheaffer will graduate. The girls team was largely eligible for next year. Letters went to Kathryn Godenaur captain Mary Bender Evelyn Pfautz Eve Seaber Irene Keener Cleo Himmelberger Edith Diehm Mildred Kicker Pauline Renichler Maybelle Helter Ruth Spickler Amma Hackman. boys recipients include Henry Entz captain Elvin Geltz Lloyd Sheaffer William Gibson Paul Bachman Robert Getz Frank Wonder Reed Pfautz Manager Robert Neidermeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz High School
Lancaster
William Gibson
Paul Bachman
Robert Getz
Frank Wonder
Reed Pfautz
Robert Neidermyer
Bible School To Open For Two Weeks This Summer
Vacation Bible School opens Monday June 29 for two weeks. Cooperating churches United Brethren Reformed Lutheran and Moravian lead with Rev J C H Light as President Rev George B Raezer Vice President Miss Virginia Grosh Secretary Alfred Douple Treasurer Mrs N G Bachman Superintendent. All community children welcome for ages 6 to 12 and teens. Also ads for pool and film specials at Holtzhouse’s Confectionary and Cut Rate Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Reformed
Lutheran
Moravian
Summer Bible School Association
J. C. H. Light
George B. Raezer
Virginia Grosh
Alfred Douple
N. G. Bachman
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Holtzhouse
Young
Music House
Simplex
Eby
Hby
Corporation
Herbert Longenecker
Fawn Grove
York Co
Margaret Hawkins
St V. Hawkins
Daniel McElwain
M. MeeElwain
Fred Moore
Des Moines
Iowa
W. I. Buch
Sara Jenkins
Camp Nawakwa
Gettysburg
Fiorence Gibbel
Manheim Township
Home Associaion Ogganizes
Jenkins—Jenkins
Horst—Bullinger
Kreider—Lutz
Wenger—Dissinger
Roth—Shenenberger
H. 8
Eyster—Sweigart
Firemen’s Festival
Leeds
Nathaniel A. Eckert
Clarence Brassford
Charles Dulin
Annapolis
S. Emma Moyer
Nora C. Moyer
Jean Reedy
Miriam Russell
Ledge
Henry Sturgis
Howard Burkhart
Sarah Sturgis
Albert Nagle
Dorothy Heisley
Evelyn Snavely
Naomi Minnich
Lorraine Habecker
Henry Stur
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