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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1936
Page
9
John A. Rupp of the Lehigh Valley Motor Club warns that night driving presents far higher risks with three to four times the hazard per vehicle mile compared to day. He cites poorly lit roadways and intersections as key factors behind rising night time fatalities and urges illumination improvements.
Poetic snippet notes March winds and an overture to spring. It contrasts a wintry mood with a playful, classical burlesque tone and a lighthearted, melodic vibe.
A collage of advertising prompts and snippets of proverblike lines urging spring promotions. Witty remarks on temper, neighborly vexations, and hints of outdoor chores accompany light moralizing about smiles and patience.
Rev. Calvin P. Swank urges reflection on Peter’s call to repentance and baptism in Jesus Christ. He notes how a tender, sensitive soul seeks God, contrasts right attitude with spiritual health, and invites the Holy Spirit to illuminate life through baptism and faith.
The Oneida Community factory unveiled a new assembling machine cutting labor by half under William Scott. A moving picture show is planned next to Park View Hotel by Snavelys. Mrs Price opens a millinery store on East Main Street. Public sale of Jacob Minnich property yielded a $73 clock and other items. A robbery at Bomberger’s Hardware left several dollars, five revolvers, and knives missing. Local sick and home news, sale of Ida Singer house for 1600, Novelty Sewing Circle gathering, Ideal chocolate shipments near seventeen thousand dollars, Lititz High School lyceum showcased talent, and Schuylkill Seminary beat YMC A 18 to 16.
Old Aesop to speak to juvenile missionary society. General Beaver to speak at Fourth of July. A rock fall injures John Stormfeltz during well work on Horace Sturgis lot. Lutherans plan a Sunday School. Warwick House adds an omnibus for group trips. Local business expansions include a Brownstown tannery shoe factory and Lititz brewery space becoming a butcher shop. New K P Hall carpet and April dedication. G A R post organizing efforts. Ice team service planned. Springs Hotel renovations including steam heating. Cake icing guidance for icing when cake is cold.
Warmer weather spurred strong retail activity across the South and Southwest and boosted buying nationwide after a cold wave. Department stores in New York and Philadelphia saw about a 10 percent rise, while New York retail and auto sales benefited from improving conditions. Wholesale trade followed retail trends, and February building permits suggested upcoming construction momentum.
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