Publicity and Building Hopes Rise in Spring 1937
The article notes ongoing publicity boosted by a 52nd repeat of an act, and a long-time reader’s recall of the 1877 founding. It reports plans for an active spring in construction with new houses by Charles Keath for the Weavers on West Third Avenue and a Hershey Seaman Co double brick dwelling on West Marion Street. Long & Co. cites plans for affordable modern Package Homes, 2000 to 4500 dollars, via the National Lumber Manufacturers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Keath
West Third Avenue
Charles Weaver
Locust Street
Keath
Hershey-Seaman Co
West Marion Street
Spruce Street
Lancaster ladies join Mrs Hornberger for bridge supper
Mrs Albert Hornberger of Front Street entertained Friday evening with a supper and bridge party. Guests included Mrs Raymond Mann Mrs Clair Rice Mrs Richard Benedict Mrs Albert Seitz Mrs Oliver J Smith Jr and Misses Kathleen Eby Esther Alt house and Mabel Barnett all of Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hornberger
Front Street
Bridge
Raymond Mann
Clair Rice
Town
Richard Benedict
Albert Seitz
Oliver J. Smith, Jr
Kathleen Eby
Esther Althouse
Mabel Barnett
Lancaster
Brunnerville Forms Fire Company To Protect Town
A Brunnerville group organizes a fire company to aid local protection. They plan a dam to cistern pipeline and soon station engines at both the dam and cistern with future extensions to other areas. Meetings at the school invite new members.
Williamson's Team Secures Runner-Up in Season Standings
The team finished second in the league, with all three losses on opponents' courts and two by one-point margins. Coach Williamson led a full season schedule showcasing narrow defeats and strong road performances.
Elizabeth Andes Admitted for Appendicitis at Lancaster Hospital
Miss Elizabeth Andes of Rothsville was admitted to Lancaster Hospital on Monday for an appendicitis operation. Mr and Mrs Edwin Sheetz Jr visited Ephrata relatives and other local residents are listed visiting with families in the area during Sunday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Andes
Lancaster Hospital
Edwin Sheetz, Jr
Edwin Sheetz
Ephrata
Emerson Myers
Theodore Conrad
Henry Myers
Jacob Birkenbine
Manheim
Elva Long
Charles Loose
Charles, Jr
Miss Myers
Clinton Uhlig
Grace Shirk
Akron
Henry Neidermyer
Benjamin Erb
N. I. Long
David Butter
Elva Conrad
Harry Brown
Allentown
Rebecca Brown
Gladys Brown
Martin Brown
Clarence Witmer
Lloyd Witmer
Lexington
Christ High
Benjamin High
David High
Rhoda
Lampeter
Frank Lefever
Edna
Ruth
Roy
Greenfield
Harry Lefever
Benjamin
Anna Mae
Christ
Pauline
Phares
Frank
Millport
David High, Jr
Phares High
Alverta
Dorothy
Rothsville
John B. Bear
Witmer
Katie Kile
Local social notes recount visits and gatherings across Lititz area
Miss Dorothy Owen and Charles Lehman visited relatives in town and York. Numerous community members host and attend dinners and family events across Lancaster, Lititz, Manheim, Akron and Philadelphia. A birthday dinner honors Benjamin High. a bingo night is planned. a brace clinic at Lancaster General Hospital was cancelled with a next schedule set for April 7. Ada Schnerer receives a notary commission valid through 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Owen
Charles Lehman
Town
York
Oscar Schreider
Ernest Garman
John
John Garman
North Broad Street
R. V. Owen, Sr
Hershey
Robert Owen
New Street
Mary Elizabeth McKinsey
Lancaster
Peggy Dengate
C. E. Lane
Howard Stengel
Clarence Troutman
Lititz R. D
Paul Roebuck
Lancaster General Hospital
Warren Diehm
Ruth Seather
Front Street
Frank Brenner
Cornwall
Charles Zartman
Philadelphia
Lena Risser
Lebanon Valley College
Chas. Frymyer
Rothsville
Elsie Engle
North Cedar Street
John Reifsnyder
William Harding
David
Sylvia
Samuel Bushong
North Wales
M. W. Hess
Brace
Lancaster Society For Crippled Children
M. Ada Schnerer
Spruce Street
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Hiram Workman
Mr. Workman
Orange Street
Lititz Springs
Barbers
Fge
Brunnerville
Lititz
Patton Trade
New Holland
West Lampeter
Quarryville
Manheim Twp
Lebanon
Columbia
Manor
Manheim Two
Lucas Durafilm
Kreider
Main Street
R. P. Healy
Wm. Moody
St. Petersburg
Florida
South
Mildred Young
Dorothy Hess
Miss Young
Graybill
Bitzer
Mary Wechter
Bellaire
Mary Bender
Irene Herr
Ada Wechter
Minnie Albright
Marie Groff
Neffsville
Lillie Rudy
Fannie Charles
Charles Hammer
Catharine
Bobbie
Charles Startman
Esther
Richard
Paul Evans
Stephen Sweigart
Chester
Denver
Nathan Keller
Jacob Bomberger
George Lippincott
Linden Hall
Mary Elizabeth Shaeffer
Hamilton
Wertsch Jeweler
Kischen
Mons
Westinghouse
Tata
TNA
Roy S. Reidenbaugh
Electrical Service
Schaum
Brownstown
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