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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
9
A historical unsigned verse fragment extols strong minds and true faith for leaders. It envisions men of honor who resist demagogues and public flattery, capable of public duty and independent thinking, against a backdrop of flawed governance.
Mrs. Lawrence Wycoff of Sac City Iowa gave birth Saturday night to three girls and one boy with weights from two and a half to four and one fourth pounds. The piece notes the Dionne quintuplet event and compares family sizes, then humorously remarks on future milestones and societal headlines.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health urges precautions as outdoor swimming attracts youths. With rising swimming fatalities, officials stress safety measures to prevent further deaths and injuries during warm weather and recreational use.
Dr. J Bruce McCreary deputy secretary of health warns that over-confidence and over-exertion cause many drownings especially among youths and even skilled swimmers. He urges swimming under supervision and checks on water hygiene to prevent infections and deaths in 1934.
The article notes Americans increasingly turn to newspapers as the nation shifts from traditional conservatism into an unknown economic forest. It acknowledges deep national division over the new course, with intelligent argument on both sides, and waits for time to reveal which path proves right.
Linden Hall officials shift commencement from evening to 10:00 AM. Sunday trains on the R and C R R report rising patronage aiding churchgoers and workers. Lititz school board organized with officers Tshodo Fry and Bomberger. County Superintendent held Warwick and Lititz teachers’ meeting at Lititz school. Jacob M. Young sworn in as mail carrier replacing H W Stark. Over 100 Sunday newspapers read since trains began. John Kreier plans to build a Main Street house. Baker and Bro. offer a caravan of Western horses at Lititz Springs Hotel sale. Mr Beck’s boys serenade with morning music. Birth announced for Lemon Koehler’s family. J G Kraft leaves Rothsville for York to start an implement store. George Weidler succeeds him in Mechanicsburg.
The passage argues that both major parties report news fairly in general, with editorial pages reflecting beliefs. News columns should present facts without coloring so the people can judge the administration's course using independent analysis. It condemns paid praise and partisan criticism as irrelevant to informed voters.
A collage of small town notices recalls Eugene Longenecker showing auto interest at six, a secret wartime marriage in New York City, and local moves such as Pfautz taking Park View Hotel duties. Society events include hotel renovations, a spring garden visit by the Lancaster County Historical Society, a Lititz fire company truck arrival, band performances, garden raids, and residents traveling for church, college, and family visits.
A code of ethics for newspaper men was approved by delegates from 76 cities at the four day American Newspaper Guild convention in St Paul Minnesota. The code requires accurate unbiased reporting and equality before the law and prohibits bias from politics religion or economic interests. It also urges careful handling of crime reports and non disclosure of confidential sources while fighting impressions from privileged groups.
Eight persons escaped injury when two autos collided at about 8 50 P M Sunday at the intersection of McGovern Avenue and the Lititz Pike in Lancaster State Highway Patrolman Kelvin investigated. Miss Jane Strohecker of Lancaster drove onto the Lititz pike from McGovern Avenue and was struck by Clarence R Snader of Lititz R D 1 traveling toward Lancaster on the Lititz Pike. Snader said he became confused as he saw the other car enter the road and could not avoid the collision. There were four passengers in both cars including the drivers.
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