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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
4
The Lititz Record editor notes spring as a time of imaginings and wanderlust, contrasting old term laziness with modern work discipline. He argues spring fever stirs people to enjoy sunshine, but industry keeps them at tasks, while the urge to wander remains an illusory but hopeful pull.
A playful meditation on March winds sweeping across the region. The piece celebrates the seasonal gusts that trouble hats and skirts yet lift spirits, praising Mr Wind as a benevolent force when not raging into a hurricane. It notes both discomfort and renewal brought by wind for residents and outdoor enthusiasts.
The report covers a range of small town items: a grammar school comedy show turned profit, private land sale to Clair Leib, William S. Hart plans a concrete shed for auto shelter, Mrs. C. D. Brown’s quincy illness, George Sweigart’s mental breakdown and asylum admission, Mrs. Mary Kreider’s public sale set for March 28, and the Evangelical church quarterly conference with Rev. W. L. Bollman leading services. Also notes visits by local families, and a Friday bus accident near Rothsville injuring several passengers.
J. C. Buch sold his 11 percent acre tobacco crop to J. C. Witmer of Millersville at 16 percent and 4. The tobacco was delivered on Tuesday this week. Nathan Eberly near Farmersville has leased Wenger's Mill and will take charge about April 1.
The Loyal Workers Class of the United Evangelical Sunday school held their monthly meeting at Lizzie Zell's home with teaching staff present. After the program a luncheon followed. Rev. Raymond Albright, formerly of Akron, preached at Mt Zion Evangelical Church. A Church of the Brethren meeting series begins March 22. Numerous local families and guests were listed as visitors and diners across multiple residences in Lititz, Ephrata, Reading, Manheim, Reinholds, and Lancaster areas.
John W Klopp 61 of Tilden township Berks County died at home. He leaves two brothers James of Brownstown and Mandon of Lititz. Funeral services will be Thursday at 9 30 am from the home and at Salem United Brethren Church Berne with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Students gain a larger library collection as a list of names appears in the article. Pfantz Bros. advertises grocery specials including Dutch Cleanser and shredded wheat. Victor records promote new releases at Scott's Book Store.
A man from Martindale Henry County Virginia arrived in Lititz yesterday after receiving a letter from Mrs. Eli Harrington of Lititz R D 2. At the post office the writer of the letter is unknown and residents say they never heard of the person in question.
Spring birds arrive with robins from the south, joined by black birds and a flicker. The community notes warmer days and schools increasing lessons about birds, reflecting growing local interest in nature.
The Senior P. B. will meet at the headquarters on Thursday evening March 12 at 7 30 sharp. Every member is requested to be present without fail. It isn't too early to select your Easter Greeting Cards. We have a large assortment on display. Scott's Book Store.
A fragmented OCR entry lists Wheat Corn Oats Bran Shorts with numerical codes and unclear pricing, indicating a concise market or supplier listing. The readable fragments point to a Middeings Produce Market entry showing product names followed by numeric markers.
Reader letter praises Lititz merchants for serving customers, urges residents to buy from owners who operate their own stores, and backs a bigger, better Lititz. The call to stand by local businesses emphasizes community pride and local economic health from Associated Merchants.
Kermit E Singer son of Mr and Mrs John Singer of Lexington married Miss Helen Irene Bear daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Bear of Lititz at the Reformed parsonage on Liberty street Lititz. The ring ceremony was performed by Rev Geo B Raezer. The bride a Lititz High School graduate works in the chocolate factory office.
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