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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
4
June is noted as the month of roses with visions of rose covered cottages and rural joys. Roses grow in temperate northern regions and have inspired many poems and songs. The text notes large annual cut rose sales and mentions insect enemies that require care to keep blossoms flourishing.
A nostalgic look at school days as the happiest times the young face, with memories of student activities, social life, and the belief that youth should be allowed to learn and enjoy life before grown duties erase the glow. The piece contrasts roseate memories with the stern lessons of youth and the wish of older generations to provide joyous opportunities.
Neighborhood News notes the Evangelical U S Day exercises held last Sunday evening drew a large attendance. The program featured school singing, solos, motion songs, and reminders by Rev. L A Werner. Kinpton Camp No 694 PL G 8 plans a march to the Evangelical church next Sunday for a patriotic sermon by Rev. Werner. Community members busy preparing programs for June 24. Local travels include J Lake Stauffer trout fishing near Bellefonte and visits by the Willard Brown family and Mr. John Richardson of New York.
Some of our people attended church services at Leme's last week. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ober and two, Samuel W Elser and son, Mrs d W Gerhart and daughter accompanied Elser Gerhart and Frank Lehnever families to the Orphans' Home.
Thursday of last week the party included Mrs. Sarah Zartman and family among others. The day was pleasant with a short stop at Enorth and visits to Mt Airy and the Mellinger home. Sunday saw Mr P C Elser visit Mt Airy and Mrs Hannah C Mellinger. some attended the Sunday school convention at Lititz District Mo 9. The Gerharts hosted relatives and Emma Snyder visited her father.
Harey H Suretner and family visited East Petersbore on Sunday. Todd and family visited Herbert Wein's family at Bowsman Sunday evening. Abram Graypill fell in a barn and broke two bones in his wrist. Mrs George Rose and two daughters from Lancaster and her son in law from New York visited the Chas Rose family. M G Schyeiner continues selling slants. tobagoos
The Missionary Society of the Brunnerville church invites a social this Saturday evening. People mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. Rimer, the Ehrhart sisters Bernice and Gladys, Miss Grace Hollinger, Miss Amkinda Weaver, and several local families who hosted or visited during the past week, such as the Lititz and Rothsville residents. Several trips are noted, including John Landis to Lycoming County and the Badorf family moving to the Walter Whrhart farm tenant house.
Akron area clubs and churches held monthly and bi monthly gatherings. Womans Missionary Society met at Mrs. Ervin Romig’s home. Loyal Workers class met at Mrs. LeRoy Mohn’s home. W C T U Institute gathered across Ephrata Hopeland Denver Adamstown Akron at Mt Zion church. A Maple Farm Home song service followed in the Evangelical Congregational church. A birthday dinner honored Mrs. Sue Herman at the Sweigart home with many regional guests and families attending. the eldest guest was 77 and the youngest 3 months.
Numerous families from Camden, Elm, Rothsville, Manheim, Lancaster, Lincoln, Carlisle, Myerstown and Port Royal spent Sunday with relatives and friends in neighboring communities. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. G F Weidler, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Koehler, the Diehm family, the Eshleman and Snader households, and several others, highlighting a weekend of hospitality and social visiting.
The Union Summer Bible School opened Monday with 169 pupils enrolled. Teachers include Miss Catland, Pengler, Elizabeth L, Mary Stuy, A Vir, Laura Gudv, Kathryn Sturg, Mrs Lengenecker, Mrs Frank Lon, and Mrs N. G. Bachman supervising. Closing exercises set for Thursday evening, June 21 in the Moral Chapel. The Evangel aned with eighty pupils. Also notes a short bird description about a finch with red head feathers and a long bill, nest in hollow tree.
The Zartman Sartman family held a March 24 gathering in Sphrata Pa led by Dr Rufus C Zartman of Philadelphia to plan a August 16 1928 reunion at Brickerville. The event marks two hundred years since Alexander Zartman his wife Ann Catharina and son Jacob arrived in America settling near Brickerville. A committee led by Clayton Zartman and William H Zartman will arrange activities including an orchestra by Ezra G Zartman. The family traces to German origins and has members across 30 states with veterans noted from the Revolution Civil Spanish American and World War eras.
Catholic Mass opens summer schedule with 8 AM Mass short service and benediction. Faithful are urged to attend Sundays unless illness or hardship prevents. Texts describe Mass as a memorial of Jesus with offerings and oblation, upholding belief in the real presence and redemption through Christ. The piece quotes scripture from Malachi and references the Last Supper and crucifixion.
The Lancaster club holds a Friday meeting with unusual features and a plan to welcome new members likely to contribute at least three hundred dollars. President Gable will report on activities of interest to motorists in the county as members attend and invite friends.
The Moravian Home directors organized with a president Miss Sophia Brick first vice president Snyder recording secretary Miss A. Weitzel corresponding secretary Mrs. W. Muth treasurer Mrs. Robert Russel and committees named for House hold contributions applications inmates and advisory board with members including C N Derr A H Bomber Harry Bender and Dr D C May the house physician as listed in the society notice.
The Bair reunion will be held at Lane's Park in Lancaster. Details include a 22 le Ufon program at LS P.M and lunch provided.
Preparations by LB Leipman of Allentown to launch inmate operated upholstery and parley furniture work at Berks jail. Board of Inspectors approves plan to use second floor workshop, start with eight inmates, and expand to 36 to 50 in winter. Leipman will supply machinery, supervise two instructors, and arrange a warehouse, with pay up to 1.25 dollars daily after experience. The project aims to provide training and work, with profits and meals deductions managed by the board.
Stock company to open at Mt Gretna for the summer at the popular resort. The company plans weekly changes in the bill with old favorites and several new plays. Raymond Hitchcock opens an entire season at the Selwyn Theatre in New York as part of the show.
A visiting nurse report notes 22 homes visited with 85 calls made, including 66 in Lititz, 10 in Rothsville, and 9 in Neffsville. Most calls, 69, were for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Miss Shriner aims to organize a Leola baby clinic soon.
A cryptic line suggests consistent exercise benefits for muscles whether using heavy or light tools. The fragment hints at technique and form mattering more than the specific equipment used. No clear event or person is identified.
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