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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
1
A cloudburst near Hallville sent Sando mingo Creek into a flood that reached record levels Saturday morning. The Jerry Adams store suffered major damage as its grocery stock in the cellar was submerged and ruined. firemen and workers cleared water and salvaged what they could, with continued cleanup expected.
Miss Helen A. Eby daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Eby of Front Street will wed Rudolf B Devries of Patterson New Jersey at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York Saturday. Eby a Lititz High School and Syracuse University graduate has served on the local high school faculty for three years.
Noah Greenly of R. D. 1 pleaded guilty to driving an automobile while under the influence at a hearing before Justice Hero Tuesday night. He faces sentence tomorrow. Greenly was arrested Thursday after his car struck H. L. Lash’s vehicle from the General Sutter Hotel, ran a stop sign at the Square, and did not stop when Constable Singley signaled. Lash’s car, parked on East Main Street, sustained only slight damage.
The choir of the Moravian Church presents the cantata Penitence Pardon and Peace on Sunday June 28 at 7 80 PM. Soloists include Mrs mage Nutto Brown Miss Mildred Young Miss Ruth Dissinger Ford Gochaneur baritone and Vic tor Wagner bass.
The Accapelia Male Chorus of East Petersburg won first prize in the Rural Chorus contest at Farmers Field Day held at State College. Twelve county choruses competed after elimination rounds. Rothsville Chorus, led by Prof. Schotzberger, withdrew after learning Accapella entered.
Verna Kreider won second prize in the Troup Amateur Talent Contest and in the final round she earned third prize, performing on the Hawaiian guitar with Earl playing the Spanish guitar.
Miss Evalyn Parker Zimmerman daughter of Mr and Mrs David A Zimmerman of town and Gordon Parker son of the Rev and Mrs George G Parker of Manly were married at 9 am at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Rev J Harold Mumper officiated in a double ring ceremony with Grace I Sesseman organist and Joseph W Sheckard choir director performing. Sister Mrs James M Mummert served as attendant. Edgar D Ziegler continued on page 4.
An offer: any purchase of 18¢ or more earns a pool ticket for 5¢ extra. The ad notes Hamburg steak at 18¢ per pound from LUTZ.
Five vacation bible schools operate in Lititz with Trinity E C Church in its second week hosting 112 pupils after a strong first week. An outing is scheduled to Williamson's Park in Lancaster this afternoon and a demonstration of the school's work will take place next Sunday evening. Superintendent Rev D P Longsdorf leads a faculty including Mrs Edward Grube Mrs J K Mathers Mrs Gusley and Charlotte.
At a Tuesday manager meeting final plans were set for the Community Softball League. The first game will be tomorrow evening on the Park diamond. The league, part of a playground movement by the Mothers Club of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, aims to provide organized recreation for adults and may spawn further leagues if interest grows.
The Witch of Fairy Deli operetta by the Junior Choir of Mora vian Church will be repeated this evening at 8 o'clock in the Sunday School auditorium.
The Lititz Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee urged all town stores to close on the Fourth of July. The suggestion was ratified at the June meeting held at the Keath Planing Mill Company. Martin M. Harnish of Lancaster spoke on community needs and agreed to return for a future address. The next meeting is set for July 21 with a membership eligibility list to be prepared. Arthur Zecher named membership committee chairman.
The Lititz Fire Company thanks the public for patronage at Saturday’s festival. Donations and sales netted more than 700 dollars, with 121.40 going to the Tressler Orphans Home band from Loysville for its Washington trip. The event fed hundreds and raised funds despite rain.
The Lititz 4H Food Club began its study of foods and health on Tuesday at Mrs. Martin Moore’s Spruce Street home. Members made muffins cereal and baked apples. The next meeting will be at Barbara Ritter’s home on Wednesday the 24th. Officers elected last week are President Hilda Barry Vice President Barbara Ritter Secretary Julia Moore Treasurer Myrtle Bushong Game Leader Fay Carpenter News Reporter Carol Ann Hickman.
About 135 veterans in Lititz received bonus bonds averaging 400 to 500 dollars. The Lititz post office certified and delivered the bonds this week, with roughly four in five converting to cash. Funds are expected by week’s end or early next week and local business, especially autos, anticipate a boom.
Harry Colin of Columbia takes over management of the Five Points Service Station. The building will be repainted and refurbished this week.
The puzzle fragment describes a family of five with a father who debates between a new car and an electric dishwasher after a government bonus. Five votes favor the dishwasher. An unrelated Rotary meeting and a music group are mentioned, plus a line about a new street slang meaning pixelated.
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