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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
4
An article notes a Minnesota village planting apple trees along roadsides instead of traditional species. Originating from a retired minister, about 250 trees are now cared for by the school district, benefiting beauty, harvests, and community sharing without harming apple growing.
Mr Buck, advertising manager of Maison Blanche in New Orleans, spends weeks with his family in this area and Litite. He is noted for securing the National Advertisers Club meeting in New Orleans. New Orleans has grown rapidly and is among the four largest U.S. cities by size.
Mr and Mrs Seth Grayhill visited Mr Henry Plory at Mannheim on Saturday. A cow died at the Ruhl barn. third cow given to the scavenger this spring. Sunday guests included Rev and Mrs KF A Weichsel, Mr and Mrs Isaac Singer Sr, Alvin and Millard Hartman, and Robert Woerly. A Wednesday barn raising on Rolandis Keath farm involved about sixty men and a large timber structure. An accident occurred when Jacob Bruckart cut his foot. no serious injury after doctor’s evaluation. Monday at Christ Barnhart’s barn Abram Bruckart fell from a rail, unconscious briefly, no broken bones. Charles Bolts and wife of Maston visited the Batzs. Local boys played music for a lawn fete hosted by Squire Irwin Torst. Cyris J. Hickernell leads Schaefers town band instructors. Children’s Day observed at Reformed church with decorated grounds. An outing to Wabash Creek included Sadie Tait, Mamie Reamesderfer, Martha Slickernell, Clara Becker, John Becker, Nathan Miller, Irving Stewart, and Wm Hickvernell. Extensive improvements underway at the local park with a new barrier and landscape work.
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Wiest hosted a Sunday dinner for their son Private Jacob Wiest who had just returned from overseas. Numerous relatives and friends attended including the Wiest, Kurtz, Snyder, Balmer and Brubaker families plus several guests from Lancaster and Liittiz areas.
Miss Kila Buel from Heading visited friends in town this week. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wahnestock visited Mr. Phares Graybill at Penryn on Sunday. Families from Lancaster and Realing joined Mr. Whiter Tailed’s household on Sunday. The Kings Daughters plan a meeting at Miss Staler’s home. Mrs Flora Kline and Jamie visited Norman Kline in Lancaster. Hess General Store will be closed all day on the Fourth of July. Sending several ting her daughter.
The Schaefferstown band played Friday to greet two returned overseas soldiers, George M. Krall of Mintville and Adin Light of Kona, at their parents homes. Neighbors joined in cars, a large crowd gathered, and refreshments were served in a patriotic tribute.
The Ladies' Aid Society held a Saturday evening event that was socially successful and profitable, adding 380 dollars to the treasury. Various local figures from Frankfort to Reading attended meetings, visits, and the P.O. A convention, with community members from Lancaster, Strasburg, Ephrata, and Rohrerstown visiting town and sharing news of purchases, picnics, and poultry cooperative activities.
Obituaries report the death of Jot R Bomberger a retired farmer age 59 in Eldora from tuberculosis. Survived by wife and two sons Harvey and Dallas with siblings Henry Joseph Amos Fannie Bealer Annie Warhart. Funeral held in Manheim and Neffsville. Also noted is the death of Jacob W Siwnup Neffsville oldest resident aged 92 and survived by children Jeremiah Sadie Harry Jacob M Amer Emanuel Fannie Ruch. Feature on Salvation Army doughnut drive during wartime including Royal Baking Powder Company support and a wartime doughnut recipe with ingredients and method.
Director Krusen urges a safe Fourth of July free from injuries and deaths. Parents must teach children the dangers of fireworks and explosives while Burgess Badorf of Lititz backs the warning and calls for restraint.
Local grocers offer personalized service and recommend trusted brands like Ryzon Baking Powder. The message emphasizes convenience for busy women and backing of products by expert knowledge. The Ryron Baking Book, edited by Marion Harris Neil, is advertised at 30 cents instead of one dollar.
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