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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1937
Page
9
The Lititz Record printed weekly by the Record Printing Co. and D. Fulweiler J. Br. Johnson is entered at Lititz Post Office as Second Class Matter. Communications go to the Record Printing Co. on South Broad Street, Lititz, Pa. Subscription is $1.50 per year. Advertising rates available on request.
Brunnerville announced the organization of a town fire company and dedicated the John Beck School set on a high spot with views of Lebanon hills. The fire company may later buy an engine, though not immediately, and water supply will improve with a cistern to be piped to the district. Rev Reuben Myers serves as pastor and Dr Jonas E Risser is secretary.
In Harrisburg the House defeated a proposal to exempt farmers from gasoline tax on farm tractors and machinery. All Democrats but two voted against the exemption, while all Republicans voting supported freeing farmers from the tax argument. William E Habbyshaw, a Dauphin County Republican, proposed amendments noting farm gasoline does not fund road work.
The recorder's office received the charter of the Brunnerville Rural Telephone and Telegraph Company. Directors listed include Seth Lorah Emlen Geyer Cyrus Gibble Henry Erb Franklin Bentz and John Seibert.
Representative Cohen moved to table farm tax amendments to avoid embarrassing rural Democrats after orders from Governor Earle. The Governor's Private Secretary attended to enforce. A roll call showed most Democrats opposed exempting farmers from the tax, with Hays and Shrope dissenting.
The one cent black on magenta British Guiana stamp, despite wear and poor corners, sold in Paris for 40600 dollars. Discovered by a British Guiana boy, it later passed to Arthur Hind, an American collector, and its high value rests on rarity and demand since no other copies have surfaced.
A brief classified notice highlights the effectiveness of Atlvs classified ads, claiming strong readership and quick results for buyers and sellers. The item emphasizes prompt responses and broad reach across local audiences.
A 150 member harmonica band of junior high pupils organized by Joseph W. Sheckard, music supervisor, aims to bolster Lititz’s musical reputation. The group has begun rehearsals and learned simple melodies including Good Night Ladies Oh Susanna and My Old Kentucky Home.
The column mentions Burgess Breneman and Gen. Hugh Johnson from Washington, Lititz High freshman Beryl Martin, actress Jean Arthur, and local figure Wilson Grube. It notes hardware dealers struggles to supply roller skates for toddlers and describes public-seat etiquette complaints from Lititz Theatre patrons. The piece closes with a quip that the war has begun.
Poem praises water standpipes rising above the town as cleansing twins. Herb Weitzel of the Post Office Dept invites readers to submit poetry for the column with due recognition for contributors.
M Sheckard announced a grade musical will be staged May 6 and 7. A rhythm band will form in first to third grades with 45 instruments ordered by supervising principal M C Demmy. Small children practice leading with a victrola, a drum major to direct the group will be chosen from this cohort. The harmonica section lists numerous student names.
One way of reducing feed costs in the poultry enterprise is by preventing waste. Plaster laths along the top sides of the feeders help to prevent spilling. Overfilling the feeders also should be avoided. Mash, at present prices, makes expensive litter. Feed Silage To Steers. If it seems desirable to limit the amount of corn fed as grain, it is best during the first part of the feeding period to give the steers only silage and hay, with enough linseed oil cake or cottonseed meal to balance the ration.
The First School of Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy was established in 1824 as the first practical science and engineering school in the English speaking world.
An active and energetic person in Lititz or vicinity is invited to represent a dignified business on a part time basis without interfering with their current position. The offer targets teachers ministers accountants clerks foremen and other professionals. Spare hours earn $25 to $75 or more monthly. Send position and experience details to R W Cummings P D Box 1476 Lancaster Pa.
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