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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
2
The text cites Bologna established in the 11th century and Theodosius I credited with 425 AD founding, calls Bologna the oldest university. It then notes Paris as next oldest and claims Harvard as the oldest U S university.
A Leyden operation about 300 years ago removed a swallowed metallic object from a dog. Surgeons held a brief prayer service before the procedure, aiming to ensure success in this early medical effort.
Lititz defeated Brownstown 11 to 0 at Brownstown with Kingsley allowing two hits. Spickler drove in three runs, and Lititz piled seven hits in the second inning pushing their lead, while McNamee fanned three in the opener and Kingsley fanned seven. Also notes on the film Ebb Tide starring Lila Lee and James Kirkwood, with a dramatic octopus scene, showing at Paramount Lititz June 21.
Next Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock in Salem Lutheran Church Kissel Hill Pa a service honoring a Teacher Training class graduation will be held This marks the first such service in the congregation A class of 10 formed from 100 scholars will receive diplomas from the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association The nine named members include Miss Marion M Biemesderfer Miss Violet D Doark Miss Katharyn W Heishu Miss Anna D Singer Miss Ella B Stauffer Miss Alma C Webber and Mr
William Y. Baker and Earl D. Singer and Ralph B. Stauffer are listed in a service program. Special music by Victor Wagner and Zion Lutheran Church choir, Manheim, will perform multiple selections. Rev. J. F. Knittle will address the class in Manheim Pennsylvania. Public invitation extended to attend.
A collage of brief quotes on politics, weather, work, fishing, and community life. Highlights include claims that cost applies to elections, fruit and seafood markets, and summer shoe sales in town.
Unusual opportunity from a large silk underwear manufacturer selling direct to wearers seeks ambitious residents of Lititz and nearby towns. No selling experience required. Interview at Springs Hotel on Monday between 10 AM and 1 PM. Ask for Mr. Jacoby.
In a terse note attributed to James J. Montague, the coast is urged to extend the gun range from 12 to 23 miles to support future expansion. Strangely belligerent rabbits in Alaska are said to be exterminating moose, possibly aided by traders liquor crossing the border. Glass stands for lenses have been produced that are as thin and transparent as ordinary spectacles yet five times as strong.
Jacob L. Snyder of Lititz fed the fourteen Angus in the grand championship carload near Lincoln, earning first place for their high finish and high dressing. He credits good cattle and a corn molasses ration with success while Lancaster County remains a leading cattle feeding area with manure supporting soil fertility.
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