21 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
1
A jumble of short items records minor injuries to individuals including a bad infected thumb, a child with a hay fork injury, and a man with a sprained foot, plus hospital returns and birthdays. The Lititz fire company parade, a school band event for the Zembo delegation, and various local meetings and amateur sports notes fill the recurring community chronicle.
Chester Weaver a 12 year old boy caused a neighborhood stir after being knocked down by an auto while riding in front Samuel Huber's residence Monday evening. Sheriean Steffy while driving slowly in rain could not avoid the collision. The boy suffered bruises and a slight cut on the forehead and leg.
Prof. Paul E. Beck, who visited recently and stayed with his sister Mrs. H Miller on South Broad Street, has been elected associate professor of education at Moravian College in Bethlehem. He previously taught four years on the faculty of the State Teachers College at Bask Stror and was a Saturday student in New York.
The Lititz Fire Company hosts a community entertainments event at the Spring Grounds in Lititz. A ball game features players including John, Ren, Clarence, Faulk, and Wagner’s team. The Ladies Auxiliary will supervise children with treats, and a regular Fire Company meeting follows the program.
R. B. Detweiler who operated the Ford Motor Co Inc agency on East Main Street has vacated the building. No successor for the Ford service or Word car agency is announced. Page 5 advert promises machine shop facilities.
A Lititz man found a two puncture in a tire and used a car jack to lift the vehicle. He later forgot which tire was affected and involved Steve Brody in the confusion while attempting to clear the situation.
Woman hosted a gathering at her home featuring Ruth Petersen, Mr Jon, Mr and Mrs Brooks and daughter Helen Lancaster and others. The fragmentary note names Imegton and Joseph but lacks full context or dates.
Richard Goetz, missing since February from Harrisburg, has resurfaced in California. The 19 year old, born in Lititz to G Herman Goetz, was once a Hopeful of murder and robbery theories after being found with 170 dollars on him. State authorities had pursued leads during his two year absence. his wife works as a clerk in the Department of Public Instruction.
J Herr attends a class reunion in Missouri. The fragment references a historical note about Phila delphia College of Osteopathy in 1627 and a series of adaptations by Americans. The text is garbled and limits clear details.
Levi B. Riley is home after a journey through the Middle West with stops in Kansas and Missouri. The party traveled by rail and car, visiting relatives in several towns before returning home.
Wiss A Brubaker, 6 dent 0, plans to visit Pasadena California to join her sister Mrs Albert L Reber. She will attend the convention of the Church of the Brethren in the Northview area during the summer and study at Penn State. Stevens will Snyder her.
A large crowd gathers amid traffic chaos as automobiles flood the streets of Funen Guturda. Police manage the scene while residents react to the disruptive wave of vehicles, signaling potential citywide transport concerns.
A mix of curious notes from Around Our Town covers fashion criticisms of high heels and their impact on feet, anecdotes about elephant escapes and circus trainers, and a cautionary canoe accident on the Conestoga with a drowning and a child’s safety.
Reports from Lititz detail a strong fishing season with large king mackerel runs near shore and inlets, plus promising sea bass and a potential porgy run as warm water arrives. Captain Buck of the Queen City shares decades of guiding skill, while Lititz boys plan a Cape May trip, awaiting favorable conditions and steady office coverage through July and August.
Fishermen on the go with Snyder and three Landisville men joined a haling expedition to Bowers Beach returning with 107 steakers many weighing four pounds each. Snyder salted down a share of the catch while Burher Melter and others took part in a trip to Diehits Esland as rain interrupted the day.
A log shows Charles E and a friend fishing from Captain Kuck's boat during a May weekend trip. They assessed shore conditions as fishermen prepared for the next match while strong currents affected success. The fragment preserves names and vessel but lacks full context.
An enthusiastic Lititz Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday enrolled several new members. A membership committee including D. P. Bricker Clayton Zartman Dr L N Moyer and Elmer Eby was formed to recruit more members. Bricker proposed an educational campaign to explain the chamber’s purpose to town citizens. The chamber office will be on the first balcony of the Farmers National Bank with secretary W G Fahnestek in charge.
A Warwick House sale on Saturday offered many items at varied prices. Household goods included tea set 3.75, gas engine 4.50, rug 3, oil stove 7, clock 1.10, couch 3.50, and clothing like trousers 1.10 to 3, stockings 16 cents a pair. Produce featured potatoes 0 to 0, bananas 1.15 to 1.80, pineapples 3 for 25 cents, tomatoes 40 cents a box, grapes 3 for 25 cents, lemons 25 cents a dozen, and 4 dozen sweet potato plants 5 to 10 cents. Cattle, rabbits, and other items were listed with various prices.
Albert Sturgis recalls a chance reunion in Nazareth with Oberholiger of Lititz. A Lititz native, Sturgis notes the coincidence of Lancaster on a spare tire and describes a planned trip to Delaware Water Gap in the Pocono mountains. He extols the region as a summer resort with many hotels and boarding houses for city visitors.
A surprise party was held at the home of William Stauffer on Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. J. Michelberger who celebrated her 72nd birthday. Residents of Aurora Illinois visiting Liita and vicinity attended with many relatives and friends. guests included Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Mnck of Lesla, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barry of Lexington, Mr. and Mrs. John McCreary of Rothsville, and others from Brunile, Tatitz, Espayata, and Lititz. Mrs. Michelberger received many beautiful gifts.
Emanuel Garner and family dined near Niagara Falls last week while Jacoh Stank of Nazay in Lititz visited Sun- Mus. Margaret Wentworth traveled to see her son Gyover in Pittsburgh California. Numerous residents, including Warren Chubb of Chicago and Mrs. Hindermyes of Philadelphia, visited relatives in Lititz and nearby towns, attending meetings, church events, or hosting guests.
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