Republicans Choose Pierson For State Senate Candidate
Henry J. Pierson, president of Farmers National Bank, was chosen by the Republican organization as its candidate for State Senator from the 17th district after weeks of conferences led by County Chairman G. Graybill Diehm. Petitions to place Pierson on the April 26 primary ballot were rushed to Harrisburg. he will face Dr. Henry K. Qher of Elizabethtown, former president of Elizabethtown College, who announced his candidacy. Diehm praised the ticket as finished and predicted victory, noting Pierson replaces the current senator William C. Freeman who declined a third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Pierson
Farmers National Bank
G. Graybill Diehm
Pierson
Henry K. Qher
Elizabethtown
Church of the Brethren
Elizabethtown College
Diehm
State Committee
William C. Freeman
Cornwall
Lititz High Wins Debate In Local Auditorium
Lititz High School defeated the positive team Tuesday evening in the local auditorium. The question concerned whether unemployment insurance should be adopted by Pennsylvania. Lititz’s negative team included Suzanne Flower Edna Eby Robert Posey and Richard Musser with coach Elizabeth Garber. Next week on March 15 Columbia’s negative team faces Lititz and Manheim on March 22 for two debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Joy
Pennsylvania
Suzanne Flower
Edna Eby
Robert Posey
Richard Musser
Elizabeth Garber
Columbia
Manheim
Merchants Meet Mt. Joy Boosters for County B Title
The Merchants Big Five travel to Lutz Hall for a league game against Mt. Joy Boosters to decide Lancaster County Class B champion. A prior showcase features Boxers Big Five from Lancaster with stars Rosey Stoy Steve Nitchie Wilbur Landis Spib Styer Lou Mutzle and Milt Finnefrock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Big Five
Mt. Joy Boosters
Lutz Hall
Lancaster County
Merchants
Big Five
Lancaster
Rosey Stoy
Steve Nitchie
Wilbur Landis
Spib Styer
Lou Mutzel
Milt Finnefrock
Young farmer loses arm in corn shredder injury
John Groff an 18 year old farmer from east of town sustained a severe injury to his right arm in a corn shredder on Saturday. He was rushed to Lancaster General Hospital by Legion Ambulance and remains hospitalized in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Groff
Jason Groff
Young Groff
Lancaster General Hospital
Legion Ambulance
Knights of Malta to Install Officers Tonight
Malta commandery No 532 to install officers this evening with luncheon pool exhibition and musical attractions. All members urged to attend. Also ad for new spring coats dresses and millinery from J S Harris Co Lititz Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Dove Commandery
Knights of Malta
J. S. Harris & CO
Lititz
Pierson Backed for State Senate in Lancaster Area
H J Pierson builder and banker is named as state senate candidate by County Commissioner Diehm and County Republican leaders. Pierson, born in Lambertville, built a Lititz career from Consumers Box Board to Walton Corp, bank president, dairy farmer, and civic donor. He chairs local boards, supports charities, and has ties to Garden Spot Post and Linden Hall School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Graybill Tiehm
Republican Committee
Pierson
Diehm
Mr. Pierson
Lambertville
N. I
Lititz
Consumers, Box Board and Paper Company
Morgan Paper Company
Eden
Walton Corporation
Thoough
New York
Town
Farmers National Bank
P. J. Roebuck
Lancaster County
Cumberland Valley Hospital
New Cumberland
Fisher
Front Street Store Opens In City Residence
A. S. Sharp, who relocated months ago, converts part of his home at 237 Front Street into a storefront and will open The Front Street Store tomorrow morning. The shop will offer a full line of groceries and join the Lance Service Stores. His son runs a store at North Broad Street and Lincoln Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Sharp
Front Street
Lance Service
North Broad Street
Lincoln Ave
Club Discusses Dramas at Lititz Delphian meeting
The Lititz Delphian Club met at Miss Lizzie Habecker's home with 15 members. The discussion focused on Thien's Social Dramas and featured brief talks by Mrs. W. H. Muth, Mrs. Marty Dengate, Miss Maggie Brieker, Mrs. Sara Jenkins, Mrs. Wm. Moody, and Mrs. Florence Gibbes on works including A Doll's House and Ghosts. Refreshments were served before adjourning to March 18 at Mrs. Muth's home. Also listed is Gaines Dog Food for sale at EBY'S MILL Lititz Pa with free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz Delphian Club
Lizzie Habecker
Thien
W. H. Muth
Marty Dengate
League of Youth
Maggie Brieker
Sara Jenkins
Wm. Moody
Florence Gibbes
Muth
Personal notices and visits across Lancaster area
John Klopp has returned home from Lancaster General Hospital after appendicitis surgery. Many individuals and families from New York City Philadelphia Harrisburg and nearby towns visited relatives and spent weekends or weeks away. Local events include Otterbein Guild elections at Miss Esther McCreary's home born in St Joseph's Hospital and a watchmaking appointment for Charles Reidenbach after Bowman Technical School graduation. John Moore becomes Lancaster Rural Teachers Association president after the Rural School Conference at Millersville State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. McCann
Donald
New York City
Elizabeth G. McCann
Elizabeth Lown
Henry B. Gibbes
Florence B. Gibbel
J. B. Baker
York
Curtis Hensel
Agnes
Lykens
Harry Workman
Reading
Easton
Olive Ogden
Philadelphia
Robinson
Beth- Tehem
G. W. Sweigert
Olive
Wilson Ebersole
Geneva Ward
Ray Neelam
Harrisburg
A. R. Keller
Coatesville
Otterbein Guild of
The
United Brethren Church
Esther McCreary
Harold Capwell
Lititz R. D
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lancaster
Charles Reidenbach
Bowman Technical School of
Kneeburg
John Moore
Town
Bergstrasse
Ephrata Township
Lancaster County Rural Teachers’ Association
Millersville State Teachers
No Trace of Lindbergh Baby Boynap Case Progress Hinted
One week and a day after the Lindbergh kidnapping in Hopewell New Jersey police offer no details on progress. The case is described as the greatest man hunt yet, drawing suggestions from around the world. The baby remains missing as the public and press demand a safe recovery before pursuing the kidnappers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hopewell
N. J
Bible Institute to be Held at Church of the Brethren
Plan for a Bible Institute conducted by Dr. Ralph Schlosser president of Elizabethtown College and Rev. A C Baughter dean will be held over the weekend at the Church of the Brethren. First session is Saturday at 2 00 pm with further sessions Saturday evening at 7 00 pm and Sunday morning afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Schlosser
Elizabethtown College
A. C. Baughter
Church of the Brethren
Odd Fellows Initiate Lititz Lodge First Degree Monday
I O O F 1050 will confer the first degree on a class of candidates in lodge rooms Monday evening. Elizabeth Town lodge degree team will handle the work. Lunch will be served after the meeting and a large attendance of members is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz Lodge
Elizabethtown Lodge
Sister-in-law injured in stairs fall at Scotsdale home
Mrs. Frank Grantham of Scotsdale suffered torn ligaments in both feet after a fall down stairs. Her illness, the flu, was then affecting her husband. Meanwhile Mrs. M. L. Steiner of East Main Street, seriously ill for five weeks, showed slight improvement. Roller Skating Saturday Bey LUTZ HALL-10c and 20c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Steiner
East Main Street
Frank Grantham
Scotsdale
Steiner
Man Found Near Town After Severe Storm Ordeal
An 80 year old man identified as Frank Moore of Philadelphia was found along the Lititz Brunnerville road in a dire condition after sleeping in a barn Sunday night. Local tinsmith Charles Bowman and Chief of Police Krei der brought him to the fire hall where firefighters and Al Gochenaur gave care including hot coffee and a bath. Moore planned to reach Lancaster then Philadelphia but now intends to delay hiking in March weather and travel in April. He will remain in Lancaster until the storm passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz-Brunnerville
Charles Bowman
Kreider
Bowman
Frank Moore
Philadelphia
Moore
Guy Snyder
Rothsville
Lancaster
Lititz
Lincoln Highway
al Gochenaur
Deducting Business Expenses In Your Income Tax Report
An article by JLloyd G. Hertzler explains how to deduct ordinary and necessary business expenses on income tax returns. It covers typical deductions for mercantile, manufacturing, farming, and professional practices, plus rules on multiple businesses and penalties for late filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Board of Tax Appeals
Zook Firm Ready To Serve Customers After Fire
W. M. Zook and Sons, whose Rothsville Station warehouse burned last Tuesday night in a $50,000 blaze, say they are serving customers from Millport while planning a rebuilt Rothsville warehouse. A hammer mill for chopping will be installed at Rothsville within a week, and a molasses mixer will operate at Millport before moving to Rothsville Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Zook & Sons
Rothsville Station
Millport
Revival Services Begin With Rt. Rev. Woodring Sermons
The Rt. Rev. H. S. Woodring of Allentown preached at the Evangelical Congregational Church in a two week revival series. He will assist the pastor in the two weeks of services. A men s mass meeting is set for Sunday at 2 PM with the topic On The Fence. Quality Clover Seed advertised as on sale at EBY S MILL Lititz Pa. ad
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Woodring, DD
Allentown
Evangelical Congregational Church
Eby’s Mill
Lititz
Spends 17 Hours In Snowed-in Car Never Again
C C Grim of Pennsylvania Power and Light recalls a 17 hour night trapped near Parkton Maryland as a gale and heavy snow drift blocked the road. He and his wife waited while rescuers and other stranded motorists faced frozen doors, failed gasoline, and plows breaking down before aid arrived at 11 30 Monday morning. He aided two women whose car had wrecked and vowed never to repeat the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Grim
Pennsylvania Power and Light Company
Mr. Grim
Number 6070 Wins Contest At RayArt Goodie Shop
The first winning number 6070 in the RayArt Goodie Shop contest was drawn from monthly bag numbers. Lester Balmer of town held the lucky ticket entitling $2.50 cash. The shop recently improved its table room floor and invites friends to view it in an adjacent advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RayArt Goodie Shop
Lester Balmer
Goodie
Beck to Address Lititz PTA on Birds and Calls
Lititz Parent Teachers Association meets tonight at 8 in the High School auditorium. Prof H H Beck will speak on Birds and Bird Calls. Moravian Church Junior Choir to sing and perform exercises. All parents and teachers invited. Raezer's Pal-Monte cold remedy ad at Moyers Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association of
Lititz
H. H. Beck
Moravian Church
Lancaster Events And Obituaries In Local Notes
Lancaster County firemen plan eighth annual Banque at Odd Fellows Hall on March 19. Catherine Maize, mother of James Maize, dies in Lancaster. John Philip Sousa dies in Reading after a Band banquet. a Park Theatre concert and Moravian Church program noted. Various local meetings, performances, and social events outlined with names and places across Lancaster County communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lancaster
Storm wrecks light and power lines across region
A northeast storm dumped sleet and snow, snapping wires, toppling trees and poles, and halting traffic for hours from Harrisburg to Mt Joy. Widespread outages followed as crews labored to untangle miles of lines while freezing conditions slowed recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Seaboard
Elizabethtown
Mt. Joy
Lititz
Junior Class Presents Thrill Play Next Thursday at Lititz High
The Junior Class of Lititz High School presents Seven Keys to Baldpate next Thursday evening in the school auditorium. Coached by Miss Mildred Deardorff, the cast includes Elijah Quimby Charles Longenecker Mrs Quimby Edith Diehm John Bland Paul Bachman Mary Norton Ruth Dissinger Mrs Rhoades May Belle Helter Peters the Hermit Robert Neidermyer Myra Thornhill Cleo Himmelberger Lou Max Elmore Byler Jim Cargan Richard Musser Thomas Hayden William Dengler Jiggs Kennedy Paul McCloud and Helen Snyder owner of Baldpate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz High School
Tigh School
Seven Keys
Baldpate
Mildred Deardorff
Elijah Quimby
Charles Longenecker
Hermit
Robert Neidermyer
Myra Thornhill
Cleo Himmelberger
Lou Max
Elmore Byler
Jim Cargan
Richard Musser
Thomas Hayden
William Dengler
Jiggs Kennedy
Paul McCloud
Helen Snyder
Lititz Ice Plant Bought by J M Leed
J M Leed of Front Street bought the Lititz Ice Plant from M L Weidman of Ephrata on private terms. He will run it wholesale and start after repairs. The plant, formerly Jacob Stober’s property of Ephrata, was operated there until last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Leed
Front Street
Lititz
M. L. Weidman
Ephrata
Mr. Leed
Jacob Stober
Addresses Farm Women Society meets at Moravian Home
The Farm Women Society of Farm Women No 1 met Saturday afternoon at the Moravian Home with about fifty attendees. Rev J S Byler delivered “Home Life” and read Scriptures while singing a hymn. Miss Anna Erb led, Mrs J C Brubaker played piano, and Mrs Landis Balmer reported on the executive board. An invitation was issued for March 22 at Mrs Henry Barry’s home with Miss Anne Forbes to demonstrate, and a gathering at Mrs Balmer’s in April was planned. Members brought patches for a quilt the society plans to make.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Farm Women No. 1
J. S. Byler
Anna Nolt
Silver Spring
Couny
Anna Erb
J. C. Brubaker
Landis Balmer
Henry Barry
Anne Forbes
State College
Balmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senate
Mr. Dichm
Henry Bruner, Esq
Cleon Berntheizel
Lititz High
Shredder
H. J. Pierson
Garden Spot Post
American Legion
Legion
Lititz, Pa
John Klopp
Lindbergh
Plan Bible Institute
Odd Fellows
Bey Lutz Hall
Jlloyd G. Hertzler
Zook
Prof. Beck
Raezer
Moyer
Catherine Maize
James Maize
John Philip Sousa
Reading Hotel
Ringgold Band
Park Theatre
Sousa
Church of God
Byler
Lebanon County
Anna May Pfautz
Margie Rader
Dorothy Eby
Elsie Engle
Bertha Herr
Miriam Royer
Nettie Painter
Helen Steiff
Minnie Stevens
Eewinna Stevens
Evelyn Farrand
United Brethren Parsonage
Dove Commandery
J. Harold Mumper
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Akron
Ushers’ Association of
Moravian Sunday School
Joseph Zahm
Mildred
Young
Ladies’ Sewing Society
W. N. Schwarze
Moravian College and Theological Seminary
Bethlehem
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
Elizabeth Hepp
A. Virginia Grosh
Czecho-Slovakia
Heart Centre
Lancaster County Sunday School Association
John Muth
Rotary Club
General Sutter
France
Italy
Moravian Sewing Society
Lititz Ice
J. 8. Harris & CO
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