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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1933
Page
1
Local banks and manufacturers hold steady as Roosevelt's bank holiday limits activity. Governor Pinchot had ordered bank closures earlier, but many institutions stayed open until eight with limited services and safety box access. Payroll payments remain uncertain as authorities decide on money payouts today. continuous updates awaited.
Lloyd G Hertzler of town has been named Manager of the Contractor Dealer Division and Retail Merchandising Bureau of the Electrical Association of Philadelphia. He has worked with the association for a year and led the division before his promotion. Previously he left Lititz five years ago and was assistant vice-president of the National Income System, a group aiding dealers on business management.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Bauman Lititz R D 4 announce the birth of a daughter at 4 23 AM Saturday at Lancaster General Hospital Mrs and Mrs Lester Retlew announce the birth of a daughter last Monday
Local skating event at LUTZ HALL features 10 cent and 20 cent admission options this Saturday evening drawing families and neighbors for a community skate night.
Bills from local light and phone companies are due at company offices. The Denver and Ephrata Telephone Company keeps the due date the 10th and accepts personal checks or cash for the face value, with checks held until usable and paid if honored. A 10 percent penalty applies to any unpaid bills tomorrow. Pennsylvania Power and Light also accepts personal checks with the same procedure, but neither company cashes checks. Insurance firms are said to be extending grace periods as premiums become due and grace days expire.
Citizens debate a 100 million dollar bill by John Garner to fund federal post offices nationwide. The plan claims a half cent tax per dollar of national debt to cover costs, with local jobs expected in Lititz if the offer is accepted.
David S. Wilson of Brooklyn N Y died February 4 leaving $15 600 to two relatives Mrs Laura Monroe at 230 Front Street gets 10000 and Miss Dorothy Herr at the same address gets 5000 Monroe is a sister and Herr a niece probate filed in New York Thursday
Tickets are on sale for the Lititz Fire Company show Happy School Days to be staged in the High School auditorium next Wednesday and Thursday under Miss Zada Workman. The cast features both old favorites and new faces. Tickets are 25 cents, a 15 cent drop, with a kiddies show on Tuesday March 14 at 8 pm priced 10 cents. Hackman’s Orchestra provides music for a half hour each night, concert from 7 45 to 8 15. Seat reservations at the Five Stall on March 14 and 18 from 6 to 9 pm.
A fire at the home of Daniel Keene midway between Neffsville and Oregon caused estimated $100 damage after starting under the first floor. Mrs Keene alerted Neffsville and Lititz fire companies whose quick response prevented greater damage.
A rainy Tuesday public sale on Harry Pfautz’s farm near Bushone's Mill drew a good crowd of buyers. Strong prices were paid with a pair of fine mules selling for 320 dollars and 282 dollars respectively.
Mohn Bros Lancaster automobile dealers hosted their workers with a turkey dinner at General Sutter Hotel. The Lumberman's Association held a concurrent banquet. Ruth Bender hosted a bridge luncheon at General Sutter. The Sunbeam Class plans a meeting at Mrs. B Sharp's home. Mae Hassler underwent surgery at Lancaster General Hospital. Mrs. D M Bender returned home after treatment. Dr H A Long of Brickerville is seriously ill at Lancaster General Hospital. Lititz PTA heard Dr J M Tibbetts speak on Cooperation at Lititz High School. Brethren Chorus performed. Senior Loyal Temperance Legion to meet at U B Church. Lititz schools sponsor a picture contest led by Helen F Quinn with large student participation. Notary Henry B Gibbes of town received commission at Lancaster County Recorder's Office.
Lititz Springs Park Committee voted to drop the Ringgold Band of Reading from this year's Fourth of July Celebration due to hard times and lack of funds. The event will feature the Lititz Cadet Band with vocal and instrumental soloists, plus Reg Kehoe and the Hig Girl Marimba Band.
Lititz High School beat St Joy 38 to 25 to secure a chance at the Class A County League second half title. Quarryville’s win over Manheim Township threatens a tie for first, with Lititz and Quarryville each needing one more victory to decide the crown and potential playoff at a neutral site.
Rotarians heard a varied music program at the Lititz Rotary Club in General Sutter Hall, performed by pupils of Amandus Stetler of Lancaster. The program included a flute trio saxophone quartet and a clarinet solo. The club will join Elizabethown Rotary next Friday evening the 17th and there is no meeting in Lititz next week.
Residents report water now clear of paint taste after painting the old standpipe. Local officials had warned of possible contamination and advised caution last week, but current notices indicate taste has nearly vanished.
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