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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
4
The Lititz Record lists R. E. Buch as editor and proprietor and notes its posting at Lititz Pa Post Office as second class matter.
The piece praises Col. Lindbergh for his devotion to aviation. It highlights his love for work and his Spirit of St Louis as a partner in his vocation. It notes he resists money making schemes unless they aid aviation advancement.
A reflection on early married life notes couples often differ in views and must compromise. Jean Tasnacht of Lititz died at his home at 18 Mast Orange Street at age 74 years and 7 months after about 18 months of illness. He was survived by his wife Amanda and several relatives. He was a charter member of the United Evangels Church and Knights of the Golden Eagle, long a school director. The funeral is set for Monday at 2 PM at Spacht's funeral parlors.
Sunday program at Mount Zion Evangelical Sunday School featured singing, recitations and addresses with offerings for missions. Local groups W M 8 of United Evangelical and The Kings Daughters met at members' homes. Community Chorus participation noted with L H Roland earning a Master of Arts at Bucknell University. Several local families hosted visiting relatives from Lancaster New Bern Phila delphia and Columbus during the weekend.
A long list of local households hosted visitors on Sunday, with families from Lancaster, Lebanon, Reading, Ephrata, Manheim, Elizabethtown, Strasburg and other nearby towns attending gatherings at homes of H B Enck Mary Wiest and numerous other residents. Relations span multiple generations and include extended kin with several children.
The Good Cheer Circle of King's Daughters will meet June 29 at Miss Lizzie Shaeffer's Brunnerville home. Lizzie Shaeffer guests Miss Bertha Hoffman in Lancaster. Local visits include Philadelphia's Miss Ruth Stohler with J. J Smith family and Browns town guest Mrs. Caroline Ranck. Several residents tour nearby towns and attend a funeral in Waldeck.
A report notes a husband identified as a shirker with his wife recovering from an attack of nervous affection. The brief highlights domestic distress and medical concerns without detailing the incident.
Rev. L. A. Werner united his son Luke Werner of Philadelphia to Miss Mamie Hunsecker of West Lawn Reading last Saturday at the bride’s parents home. The Children’s Day exercises at U E Sunday School drew good attendance despite rain.
A sequence of local happenings from Clay includes Eva Hurst and Henry Sensenig reception at Rev. Noah Hurst’s home, guest listings for Ober and Wiest families, a night prowler incident at Samuel Keller’s home, a near fire at Samuel Wiest’s chicken house, and a public sale set for Solomon Heberling on June 28. Also updates on hospital concerns for E K Zartman and visits by Rufus Hoisey and J W Gerhart.
Halfville resident Nathan Fry and the Buck's Mill Fry family visited the Adams household over Sunday. Samuel C. Fry and family from Pleasant View joined Elas M. Bit mer's guests. John Long and wife from Penryn stayed with Elas M. Bit mer. Russch Balmer, visiting Elmer D. Todd, returned to Mt. Alto. Christian B. Hervley bought a new Ford sedan last week. Lydia High and sister Mary from Lampeter visited M. G. Schreiner. A well attended prayer meeting was held at Rev. Joseph Bolles on Saturday evening.
The Rothsville Fire Co plans a Grand Festival on Saturday evening July 2 1927 at the Athletic Field. Local residents are invited to attend activities and enjoy community events hosted by the volunteer department.
The Lititz area hosts a series of church and school events. St Pauls Evangelical presents a Children’s Day program Workers With Tim by Half-Mack Go on June 26. Washington Camp initiates a large class in Annville. Lititz Concert Band to provide music for Union Sunday School picnic August 20. Rothsville Chorus program repeated July 17 at St Pauls. Local residents and visitors include Summer family moving, Mr A D Butzer in Reading, Dr and Mrs Wynn in Atlantic City, Mrs Sarah Brown in town, Mr Franklin Fry in town, Mrs Martha Fry’s visit, funeral of Mrs Shrum’s father, Myrtle Wechter visiting, families Hershey and Weachter, Mrs Birkenbine visiting.
Several hundred Leet family members gathered at the Springs for the second annual reunion. Attendees represented Lancaster Berks and Lebanon counties and one member came from Michigan. Historians trace the Leeds to three brothers who emigrated from unknown origins.
An 18th century gathering near Lititz features Leed family members from Blue Ball and nearby towns. Notable figures include Oldest Leed John Leed aged 76 and youngest Eugene Buchter eight weeks. Officers elected include president Jacob Leed and secretary Paul Leed. A program of readings hymns and solos accompanies a family photo and next year’s meeting planned at Lititz.
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