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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
1
The Boys Band of Tressler Orphans Home Loysville gave two fine concerts in Lititz over the weekend during its annual visit. An innovative drill on Broad Street drew crowds Saturday night and the town’s collections plus a $25 donation from St Pauls Lutheran and from the Fire Company boosted the Home’s funds by 184.50.
Festival at Five Mouse on Saturday drew steady crowds for meals and takeouts. Receipts near $800 with final tally around $700 after unpaid bills. chicken shortages reduced donations. Bo Band of the YTressler Oronang Home entertained a large Square audience and firemen donated $25.00.
A man believed responsible for multiple flower thefts was caught by Chief of Police Kreider and confessed to two thefts. He was ordered to leave town within ten days or face arrest.
George Kling won the county marbles title at a Williamson field event with twelve entrants in the Lancs Marbles Tournament. He will travel to Ocean to compete in the National Marbles Tournament in the coming weeks.
Sportsmen urge farmers to watch for pheasant eggs or young chicks uncovered by mowing and bring them to Lititz for collection by the Hershey Seaman Co. or phone Abe Heae to alert a local conservation group representative.
Five boys who broke into the Enok stand on a Wednesday were ordered to perform five days of hard labor as punishment. Police warned that any further wrongdoing or destruction would result in harsher penalties and community service in the park.
The Society of St Paul and Mrs Mary Longenecker presented 49 gowns worn by brides across 126 years for a large audience. The oldest gown, about 120 years old, belonged to Miss Marian Kauffman and was worn by her. Another plain dress and cap from shortly after that era was worn by Mary Summy. A hand sewn dress, attributed to Me James Sheaffer, reflects family tradition.
M. T. Yamamoto, Tokyo journalist and author, spoke at the Lititz Rotary Club on the Far Eastern situation and American Japanese relations. He argued that wartime talk is unlikely given strong trade links, and noted silk and cotton trade as key ties between the nations. George Eling, marbles champion, attended as a guest.
Ghag HL Regennas advertises 20 cent per pound chocolate marshmallows at Lutz Market this week. The local grocery features a bargain price on a sweet treat, urging shoppers to visit the store for the special.
A jumble of local items mentions a basketball score 15 to 6, school activities, a flower bloom, a hospital patient improving, a stolen license tag found, a candy factory auction, a supper planned, dinner bridge party, a new sales manager, weekend visits, church pageant, and a fire company public sale note. Names include Er nom, Loringenecke, Longenacker, Margery Mackey, Eugene Long, W. R. Sanmel, H. H. Girvin, and Rex Kehoe.
Ten Linden Hall graduates earned diplomas at Tuesday's Commencement in the Moravian Church. Rev. J. Harold Mumper delivered the address as parents alumnae and friends packed the service, which closed the school year and capped a four day celebration drawing nearly 100 former students.
Tax collector T. Stevens Grosh scours overdue taxes ahead of a school board report. Bonding company pressure pushes high collection rates. Liens may target property owners, while personal property seizures or wage garnishment can apply to nonpayers. LUTZ POOL All school children le adults Lead.
Vacation Bible School programs start with Moravian and Trinity Evangelical Congregational Churchs reporting strong turnout. At Lutheran and other church sites 289 children are listed on rosters. Trinitys session has 122 pupils with five classes taught by nine teachers and six assistants.
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