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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1923
Page
4
St Patrick's birthday is celebrated on March 17 as his mission began with no Christians in Ireland and ended with none heathen. He is described as having a unique gift to influence nations, a trait attributed to the Irish temperament. The article notes his persuasive power shaping a nation and suggests a continuing Irish talent for political success and a sunny, friendly nature.
Winter term ends with grand school exhibitions where pupils rehearse dialogues and songs while the school committee delivers remarks. Parents days showcase student work, yet the real winners are shy students whose steady effort builds a strong foundation for life.
The article discusses men returning to suspenders this year after years of belt and tight waist styles. It notes discomfort from hitching up trousers and praises suspenders as practical for holding garments in place, suggesting doctors might even approve. It ends with a nod to the old fashioned garment as reliable.
A remark that a costly embroidered gallus or belt was presented in private as a formal society gift and that public display is restricted by custom. The narrator notes the rarity of such tokens and laments the lack of public opportunity to view them.
The article urges adopting public work days to tackle needed improvements. It cites road days, park work and tree planting as proven methods where residents join with tools to beautify cities. Lititz neighborhoods could plant trees on fixed days, reducing reliance on public funds and cutting the "Let George do it" habit.
C B Dillman and family from Lititz visited Elmer Todd over Sunday. Lillian Himmielberger returned from Florida after two months away. Mrs Catherine Babecker on the sick list is able to go out again. Some tobacco remains to be stripped in the area. Harry K E Schreiner, previously ill, is able to be out again.
In Browstown Miss Edna Martin's school plans a Saturday evening entertainment at K. G. E. Hall on March 31. W. Buch schedules a dry goods and hardware auction for March 24. The Washington Camp No. 694 P. O. S. of A. degree team will initiate candidates for Lincoln Camp on Thursday. Local resident L. Shirk remains a patient at Lancaster General Hospital from late last week. Sanford Mellinger and family of Leola Aaron Richardson and family of Lancaster John Richardson of Akron visit with Wolf family. Charles Keiffer and family of Rothsville visit the Letoy Wolf family on Sunday. The local high school basketball team defeated East of the F. and M. Reserves and West Reading High School last week by scores 53 to 33 and 44 to 14.
The W M S of the Evangelical church held a Day of Prayer service featuring scripture readings, prayers, a Mission Band program, and a missionary address by Rev. W Homer. An offering for the China Ling Fund totaled 17.00. The Busy Bees class met at Marion Adams home with Mrs Charles Smith teaching. Local illness and visits noted include Miss Bishop of Ephrata ill and Mrs Robert Herr and Mrs John Martin hospitalized. Family and social visits listed among Akron residents and nearby towns.
Lancaster and Ephrata residents spent Sunday with relatives including the Weidman, Fritz, Putt, Snyder, and Myers families in Lancaster Ephrata Manheim Lititz and Reading. A WCTU group institute at Lititz Moravian Chapel featured devotions led by Mrs. Miller Stauffer and a program on law enforcement membership drives and temperance, with toasts and a play by Miss Landis.
A used Reo Coupe, six cylinder, A-passenger, 17000 miles, excellent condition. Features include extra summer top with curtains, five wire wheels, new chains, newly painted, Alamite greasing system. Call Ind at 694X, Manheim. Spring hats line offered.
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