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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1934
Page
9
An editorial excerpt recalls historical resistance to new transport as stagecoaches yielded to railways and other innovations. It cites a 17th century English critic who warns they impede horses and courtly riding, yet acknowledges progress and asks what comes next.
Town discussion centers on a proposed movie theatre and a city water softener. Citizens note several individuals privately discuss installing a single softener at the water plant to treat all water in standpipes and mains, potentially reducing concerns about individual home installations.
Readers weigh on building a movie theater in town with strong opinions for and against. Letters express desire for local officials to address the issue, noting hardship of lack of cinema and citing travel to nearby towns for showings. Some writers share personal finance concerns and support for awarding a theater, while a few request publication be withheld.
Traffic to the Susquehanna drew thousands despite bad weather. A Columbia bridge area thronged and Lincoln Highway corridors reported record volumes with 1356 cars passing one station in an hour. Locals sense a return to normal life and improved economy after a long pull.
From Lititz/Warwick area news: Passion Play shown Saturday to a large audience at the local picture house. Community life notes include school photos, new clerks at Dexters, Mr. Witmyer in hospital, and various local moves and births.
Five players named el Daugherty Alice Zook Margie Ritchie Mary Foltz and Miriam Hepp wore old fashioned costumes as part of the event.
Fifty years ago Charles Seldomridge sold an Alderney cow at public sale for 154 dollars. The Moravian Congregation used the church for the first time after painting and furnishing updates. A property in Warwick changed hands to Lewis Murr. C W Myers takes a three year auditor general clerkship starting May first. Jerry Ackey wins the tax collection contract for township. Demmy family moves into a new home. A mare valued at 150 dollars owned by J W Baker & Bros died. Spring Committee to buy twenty lawn settees from Keystone Furniture Go Philadelphia via Lancaster agent. James Sturgis and wife visit Reading. others travel for work or weddings across the region.
Mr and Mrs Henry Snavely of Lincoln called on his parents Mr and Mrs William Snavely Sunday. Mr and Mrs Paul Showers and daughter of Ephrata spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Nicholas Steely, the latter's parents Levi Andes spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Klunk. Mr and Mrs Ed Weiler and son and Miss Helen Frederick stayed with Mr and Mrs George Grunenberger at Cherry Corner. Mr and Mrs Herbert Weitzel and son Richard visited Lancaster Sunday to see the latter's parents.
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