Brickerville Church to Mark 200th Anniversary Sunday
Brickerville’s Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church will celebrate 200 years with week long services led by Rev. P. Weichsel and guest choirs from Rothsville and Penryn. The observance recalls early ministerial acts at Tulpehocken and notes a 1730 register as the church’s founding record.
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Emanuel Evangelical J Eran
Brickerville
J. P. Pfatteieher
D.D
Nlylpsia
Ministeriai of Pennsylvania
FP. Oa
Penryn Lutheran Church
Ternedn
A. ‘Ger
Mphrata
Emanuel Tatheran | Chueh
Akron Luthe Church
Tulpehocken
John Casper Stoever
Valley Forge
George Washington
Elizabeth Mansion
Henry W. Sue
Anniversary notes on Emanuel Lutheran Brickerville church history
The article recalls Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brickerville as one of the oldest Latheran congregations, outlines past pastors from 1887 to 1910, lists connected parishes, and chronicles construction and remodeling milestones including the 1806 corner stone, 1812 14 parsonage, 1816 schoolhouse rebuild, 1819 cemetery wall, and a 1922 interior facelift with modernized amenities and 188 active members.
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Yel
Stiegel
Ile
Ministerium of
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Brickerville
Moravian Church Notices and Local Social Bits
Local items note visits and services by Rev. and Mrs. J C Light and others, with hospital examinations for Dom Weidman and travel plans to Dewelt Kansas. Community announcements include birthday parties, hospital treatments, synod attendance, school updates, and optician services.
Chocolate Plant May be Brought Here
Rumors say Wilbur Suchard chocolate plant now in Philadelphia will merge with the stey-Ideal Co. plant in Lititz. No official announcement yet, but reports insist the move may occur soon with possible upgrades and double shifts.
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Lititz
Wilbur- Suchard
Philadelphia
stey-Ideal Co
Mre
Kay Shoe Company
Life-Long Friend of Henry Buck Dies Buried Today
William Blickenderfer died Tuesday at noon at 412 North Queen Street after a six week illness. He was a founder of a long standing Lancaster grocery firm and the last survivor of a group who helped build the old Chestnut Street station. A Civil War veteran, he was honored by Mayor Musser. He attended dedications of both the old and new Lancaster depots and belonged to Moravian Church and G A R Post No 84.
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Henry Buck
Wiliam Blickenderfer
North Queen Street
Ster
Pennsylvania “Road
Chestnut 8
Buickendexster
Trenrry Buch
Lititz
Lancastey
Lancaster
Musser
Buchanan
Mc. Blickenderfer
Moravian Church
G. A. RB
Cadet Band of Lititz Forms Under Keehn in Fourth of July Debut
The Cadet Band of Lititz organized by John W. Keehn seeks to perform at Springs Park July Fourth celebrations. Musicians from the former High School Band joined, a charter was sought from the state, and uniforms ordered. Lititz supporters fund the venture as concerts at Springs Grounds are planned for July and August. Officers include Conductor and Manager Keehn President Gumm Secretary Bowman Treasurer Rubrecht. Trustees are Grimm Rubrecht and Weitzel.
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Cadet Band of
Lititz
John W. Keehn
Springs Park
Springs
Keehn
Oo. CG. Gumm
Kenneth Bowman
Samuel Rubrecht
Grimm
Rubrecht
Herbert Weitzel
6th S. District Holds Convention
The 71st annual convention of Dis nies No. 9 Lancaster County Sunday School held at Kissel Hill Lutheran Church featured President Elser Gerhart presiding. Rev Gen Raezer opened devotions. reports from Young People’s Division, Missionary, Temperance, Home and Extension Depts were given. H I Kine urged using the Bible directly in teaching with pupils bringing a Bible.
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Lancaster County
Combtatter
Luity
Warwick, Elizabeth
Manheim
Kissel Hill Lutheran Church
Elser Gerhart
B. Raezer
Warren Dichm
Young People’s Division
Herbert Heisha
Missionary Department
A. Virginia Grosh
Temperance
Paul Bushong
H. I. Kine
Evangelical Congregational Church
Pupi
Two Cars Stolen in Town One Found at Brickerville
Two automobiles were stolen since Sunday night in town. Harry Weidman’s car, kept in a Cedar Street garage, was taken by breaking the door lock and found at Brickerville. A. P. Diller’s car, left with keys in the ignition on North Broad Street, remains missing after two men encountered a man struggling to start it.
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Harry Weidman
Spruce Street
Cedar Street
Brickerville
A. P. Diller
North Broad
Clergymen Head to Toronto for International Religious Education Convention
Rev. W. R. Sammel and E. P. Miller of Gettysburg depart Sunday night for a week in Toronto to attend the International Convention of Religious Education.
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W. R. Sammel
E. P. Miller
Gettysburg
Toronto
Canada
International Convention of Religious Education
Reverend McBride to Leave for Arizona with Family
Pastor George McBride of Coleman Memorial Church in Brick Arville will relocate to Arizona with two children on Monday. Mrs. McBride and daughter Hazel will visit relatives in England this summer before joining the family in Arizona.
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George McBride
Coleman Memorial Church
Brickarville
Arizona
Seaman Wissler Yoder Represent Lititz at Rotary Convention
Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Seaman Mr. and Mrs. Jos. B. Wissler and Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Yoder depart Sunday for Chicago to attend the Rotary International convention as representatives of the Lititz Rotary Club.
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B. M. Seaman
Jos. B. Wissler
M. H. Yoder
Chicago
Rotary International
Lititz
Rotary Club
Moravian pastor elected bishop surprises Lititz parish
The Rev. E. S. Crosland, Lititz Moravian Church pastor since 1915, was chosen bishop by the Moravian Synod of America meeting in Bethlehem. He will be ordained tonight at 7:45 in Bethlehem, with wife and children traveling to attend. Crosland has led Lititz since 1915 and will retain his local post for now while assuming new duties.
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Paul Telberti
Miner
J.C. Light
Dewelt, Wich
Dom. Weidman
Hursosy
St. Pag
Lheis
United Brethren
Birch's Mill
Jean
Mro
Christ
Lannister General Hospital
Paul Eshleman
Itaraid David
Ohio
Chicago
Til
Harry Gector
Arthus Schawarac
Watertown
Wis
Tae
Bethlehem
Mar
John Brinser
Shmeg
Potter County
Ant
J. 4
Hshleman
Viso
Brinser
Widdlet
Sterbert Mentzer
Ephrata
Atte
Shingiehouse
Amanda Grazer
Talitz
Joan Felker
Shillington
Philadelphia
M. C. Demmy
Williamsport
Litta
Breitigan
State Air
E. S. Crosland
Merc
Moravian Synod of America
Lititz
Crosland
Central Moravian Church
Caro
Lancaster
North Carolina
Moravian College
Moravian Theological Seminary
Bethania
N.C
Calvary Moravian Church
E. S. Hager
Local residents visiters and travels around Lititz area
A long list of social visits and travels appears across Lititz including Mr. and Mrs. Diehm and Bachman families in Shartlesville and the Blue Mountains. Elmer Bender spends time in Ohio and Michigan while Alber Hernley moves to Circleville Ohio. Various relatives visit in Towanda Philadelphia Baltimore Allentown and Detroit with several weekend and summer plans noted.
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H. H. Diehm
Nevin G. Bachman
Shartlesville
Blue Mountains
Stranasting
Elmer Bender
Ohio
Michigan
Alber
Hernley
Circleville
Front Street
Mr. Hornley
Eshleman Feed Co
Florence Weaver
Allentown
Sammel
Major Miller
Anal
Paul Frey
Joy
Lititz
Mae Bender
York
Harold Diehl
Philadelphia
J. M. Bender
Alma Noir
Bethel
Berks County
Lemon Nethermyer
Harry Brookmyer
Town
Jurus Brookmyer
Noffsville
Prot
I. S. Brookmyer
Baltismore
Roderick Light
J. c. H. Light
Rotarians Enjoy Stage Show at Park View Meeting
Members of the Lititz Rotary Club were entertained by a Kirk and Marjorie Kuehn Company stage act at the Park View Hotel meeting. Five visitors attended from Lancaster and Philadelphia.
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Lititz
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Hw, M. J. Kline
F. & M. College
Lancaster
First Baby Party Brings Large Turnout at Lititz Event
The Lititz Health Centre held its first baby party with 30 babies and mothers enjoying several hours on the Moravian Church lawn. Attendance was among the largest since opening, with little cakes and ice cream served. Dr. D C Martin spoke on antitoxin.
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Lititz Health Centre
Moravian Church
D. C. Martin
Free Day At Lutz Pool Draws Huge Local Crowd
Yesterday was the free day for school children at the Lutz swimming pool on North Locust Street. The crowd jammed the place and delighted owner B. F. Lutz. Attendance appeared nearly twice what it was last year as all tried to have a good time.
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Lutz Swimming Pool
North Locust Street
B. F. Lutz
Demonstration At Amer's Hardware Captures Attention
A quick drying lacquer demonstration in front of Amer's Hardware Store drew crowds last Wednesday and Thursday. The event offered free lessons in the art of fancy painting, attracting many viewers and curious residents.
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Amer’s
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Bs. Strsburg
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Horton
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