Harold Rohrer injures man at Stiffel-Freeman factory
Local incidents list injuries and events including Harold Rohrer maiming a worker at the Stiffel-Freeman safe factory, Aaron Hershey losing part of a finger at a trap factory, and a heavy blast at Theodore Forney’s stone quarry damaging nearby houses. The report also notes hospital visits, farm sales, and community notices in Lititz and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rohrer
Stiffel-Freeman
Catherine Grazer
St. Joseph Hospital
Lancaster
A. M. Kreider
N.S. Myers
York
Lititz
Rotary Club
Clara Bard
John Gaiibach
Penryn
Tr. Reist Landis
Aaron Hershey
Theodore Forney
David M. Weaver
Owl Hill
H. J. Pierson
Buffalo
Willard
Reading
William K. Snavely
Rush
Clayton L. Keener
Nottingham
Maria Bender
Harper
Christiana
Thirty Years Makes A Difference
Mr. and Mrs. William Riesener of the Riesener Chocolate Company, San Francisco, in New York for business. Riesener sails on the Berengaria to England then Germany, about four months away. He reflects on his journey from emigrant to cocoa industry founder in Lititz and sends regards to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Riesener
Riesener Chocolate Company
San Francisco
Calif
New York
Alvin Ohle
Lititz
Thomas J. Lipton
Riesener
Berengaria
England
Germany
Mr. Ohle
Mr. Riesener
Messrs
J. Frank Buch
E. L. Garber
Samuel Buch
Spring Arrives As Birds Return And Fights Break Out
An open winter gives way to early signs of spring with robins redwinged blackbirds flickers and worms surfacing along spring streams. March 21 marks spring. dandelion appears. Yet mild warmth sparked fisticuffs in Lititz Ephrata Lexington Lincoln and other towns with some bruised victims reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland
Lititz
Ephrata
Lexington
Lincoln
Auto Crashes In Lititz And Lancaster Injure Teen
Lititz resident Donner Brenner in a new car collided at Main street with Samuel Hoover 18 of Brownstown on Sunday afternoon. Hoover suffered a laceration above the right eye and both cars were badly damaged. Hoover reportedly was speeding. In Lancaster Joseph P. Miller on North Shippen street was hit by a motorcycle driven by Paul Brady. Miller’s car was heavily damaged while the motorcycle was only slightly damaged and Brady fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donner Brenner
Samuel Hoover
Brownstown
Hoover
Brenner
Joseph P. Miller
Main Street
Lititz
Shippen Street
Chestnut
Lancaster
Paul Brady
Ruby Street
Miller
Brady
Pageant to Be Given in Moravian S S Chapel
The pageant The American Home, first staged at the Y M C A in Lancaster, will be performed under the Young People's Council of District No 9 on Thursday evening March 31 in the Moravian S S Chapel. No admission fee. a silver offering will be collected to fund sending youths to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Malta
White Dove
White Cross Commandery
Lancaster
John Hess
Maine
Broad Street
Edward Heidrich
Daniel W. Dietrich
Dietrich
Young Men’s Business League
Lititz
Moravian Church
Young People’s Council of District No
Entertained in Honor of 48th Birthday Anniversary
Mrs. Harry Herr entertained guests Sunday in honor of her 48th birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Detterline and son Mark, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keener of Reading, Mrs. Theodore Keener of Schaefferstown, and Mrs. Eliza Kling of Lititz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Herr
Charles Detterline
Mark
Henry Keener
Reading
Theodore Keener
Schaeffferstown
Herr
Eliza Kling
Lititz
Slippery Slim Myers Evades Police In Lititz Return
John Myers a local jail-breaker appeared in Lititz on Monday after a week away, waved to friends, and then vanished again. Police traced him toward Owl Still area as residents and barns were searched, while Myers told his wife by phone he planned to join the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Myers
Ow Hill
Rome
Myers
Lititz
Owl Still
Chester Leicey
Kreider
Mrs. Susan Snyder Dies at 86 After Stroke in Lititz
Mrs. Susan B. Snyder 86 died Tuesday at 8 am at her daughter’s Lititz home after a stroke. Born Longenecker west of Lititz she was a Brethren Church member. Survived by husband who died in 1921 two children Jacob L. Snyder and Mrs. Jacob Wissler seven grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 1:30 pm Lititz Church of the Brethren with burial at Longenecker’s Cemetery west of Lititz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. Snyder
Jacob Wissler
Lincoln Avenue
Lititz
Longenecker
Snyder
Church of the Brethren
Jacob L. Snyder
Linden Hall Alumni Hold Monthly Meeting
At the Lititz Branch of the Linden Hall Alumnae Association a program featured three vocal solos by Mrs Charles Bechtel including The Little Gray Home in the West Schlupfwinkel and Blue Skies Readings and conundrums by Miss Ella Buch and T A Weitzel were highlights A committee of Mrs F W Stengel Mrs Howard Young and Miss Amelia Miller was named to arrange the next meeting Craelers and coffee were served with offerings totaling 1 15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Linden Hall
Craelers
Bananas Sold at 89 Cents a Bunch at Warwick House
Apples and bananas were plentiful at the Warwick House sale on Saturday. Bananas sold from 80 cents to 1.45 a bunch with a truckload bringing 1.45. Potatoes moved 1.20 to 1.65 a bushel. Pigs, geese, rabbits, and other items sold with prices listed for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick House
Mrs. Daniel A. Cohick dies at 70 in Lititz home
Mrs. Margie 8 Cohick, wife of Daniel A. Cohick, died Saturday at 12 30 from complications after a nine week illness at 152 Spruce Street Lititz. Age seventy she was born in Lancaster and lived in Lititz most of her life. Survived by husband and children Perle Tim ber Ridge Montana and Mrs Chas Yost New Holland. Five grandchildren and sisters and brothers Walter Sturgis Nathan Sturgis Lititz William Reading Mrs Mary A Becker Lititz. Half brothers and sisters Julius Sturgis Lancaster Lewis Homer Sturgis Lititz Mrs Frank Bowman Rothsville Mrs William Weitzel Lancaster and Mrs Charles Gibbes Kingston Pa. Funeral held Tuesday from home with Lutheran cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie
Cohick
Daniel A. Cohick
Spruce Street
Yost
New Holland
Walter Sturgis
Nathan Sturgis
Lititz
William
Reading
Thomas Keller
Lancaster
Mary A. Becker
Julius Sturgis
Lewis
Homer Sturgis
Frank Bowman
Rothsville
William Weitzel
Charles Gibbes
Kingston
Lutheran Cemetery
Around Our Town reflections on praise and a humorous misplacement
A column on appreciating others urges giving recognition at home and in the community. A barber shop error leads to a household misunderstanding, followed by a reader correction about a club’s founding details in Columbia, South Carolina.
Big Cow Auction Near Manheim and Lancaster Junction
H H Snavely reports a strong sale at Harvey Miller's farm. Twelve Guernsey cows brought $175 to $282, six yearling heifers $130 to $230, four month calves $80 to $102, Leghorn chickens $115 to $1.60 per piece, heavy chickens 29 to 38 cents per pound, a pair of mules $400, and corn on the ear $0.68 to $0.87 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Snavely
Harvey Miller
Manheim
Lancaster Junction
Lititz Firemen Attend County Banquet
Lititz Fire Company attended the Lancaster County Firemen's Association banquet at Odd Fellows Hall Lancaster on Saturday evening. Roast turkey featured on the menu. Guy Bard was toastmaster with speeches by local and visiting fire protection supporters. Three hundred seventy five firemen and guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littitz Fire Company
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lancaster
Guy Bard
ABCs of Psychology in Daily Life Examined
A writer explains psychology as the everyday science of influence. The piece notes how auctioneers buyers and doctors use psychological cues to sway actions, urging readers to study the science in common interactions and advertising.
Drunken Drivers Endanger Residents on South Broad Street
E. K. Lausch of Lancaster Road D.5 and William Grube of Neffs ville failed to steer on South Broad Street Saturday night and hit a car parked by the curb. Officer Singley arrested them. they posted bail next morning. Lausch charged with operating under the influence and Grube with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. A hearing before Squire C N Derr followed.
Birthday Celebrations Mark Harman Fisher and Kin
East Main merchant Harman Fisher and daughter Jennie Reedy of Philadelphia shared birthdays last Saturday. Ralph Buch also celebrated. Sue Dobner observed her fifth birthday with a dinner at Valentine Brobst’s home on South Broad Street. Mrs. Mary Keller on E Lincoln Avenue marks her eighty fifth birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harman Fisher
East Main Street
Jennie Reedy
Philadelphia
Ralph Buch
Sue Dobner
Valentine Brobst
South Broad Street
Mary Keller
E. Lincoln Avenue
Notices of Entertainments Are Charged For
The Record explains a charge for pre notices of gatherings where admission is charged. With wide circulation the paper offers cheap publicity and notes that time and money are needed to set notices. Advertising and subscriptions are the paper’s revenue sources.
Detweilers Heads Lititz Base Ball Board
At a Lititz Base Ball Board meeting the organization was formed with R. B. Detwiler as president, Eugene Long as vice president, Charles Brobst as treasurer, Augustus Fleckenstein as business manager, and R. E. Buch as secretary. Field manager Mearig attended and outlined plans for a May start, Thursday evening and Saturday games, twilight contests, and no admission for Thursday games. Prospective players were interviewed, promising material including several college stars, with authority given to secure two pitchers if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Base Ball Board
R. B. Detwiler
Eugene Long
Charles Brobst
Augustus Fleckenstein
R. E. Buch
Mearig
Fifth Anniversary at St. Paul's Lutheran Church
The Rev W R Sammel marked five years in charge with a special sermon from Luke 9 62 and special music. He reported 20 weddings 63 burials 23 members, baptized 104 infants and gained 185 new members. Current membership 558 with church valued at 150000 and renovations 8000 completed. funds raised 80000 for expenses and benevolences. Congregation plans foreign missionary support in Persia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Sammel
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Jesus
Heyser
John Moore
Robert Kling
Robert
Sammel
Persia
Lititz
Newscastle
Bethany Church
Travelers Near and Far Visit Lititz Residents
A Lititz digest lists many weekend visits and social calls. Kenneth Witmyer and friends spent a Washington weekend, Katie Roland stayed with Tshudy nieces, and Mrs. Alfred Myers visited Scranton and Philadelphia.
Garvin Store Opens with Formal Night Crowds Visit
Crowds gathered at the Greater Garvin Store Friday night to view new improvements and enjoy two orchestras. No selling occurred, but visitors explored the building and flowers from friends adorned the displays as M. T. Garvin & Co. prepared for a weeklong sale starting the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garvin
Last Star Course Number to Be Given Next Wednesday
The mystery play Wandering Spooks will be staged in the High School auditorium next Wednesday evening March 23 at 8 oclock as the final Star Course entertainment. The play promises queer turns and suspense until the curtain. Reserved-seat charts open at Moyer's Drug Store on March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyer’s Drug Store
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Trimmer’s.Ladies and Girls
Pfautz Bros
S. S. Chapel
Slim’ Myers
Susan Snyder
John A. Seaber
Columbia
S. C
R.C
G. L. Hepp
Wilson Appel
Allentown
Wilson Grube
Horace Eschbach
M. 8. Hess
L. K. Grosh
Harry Miller
Christ Barr
Ed Supplee
L. B. Brickenstein
J. A. Seaber
Abcs of Psychology
By C. E. Lesey
Jene Tunney
Dempsey
Tunney
R.B. Detweilers
Kenneth Witmyer
Washington, D. C
Katie Roland
Mary
Carrie Tshudy
Alfred Myers
Scranton
Mary S. G. Buch
Chambersburg
W. H. Buch
Arthur Rosenburg
Morris Fry
Burke
Stephan Burke
Pottsville
J. C. Staley
Richmond Va
Ella Moyer
Wayne Gantz
W. H. Muth
Atlantic City
Muth
Mr. Muth
Jacob Hernley
Inquirer
Albert Hernley
W. H. Reeser
Esther
Robert Seidel
L. N. Moyer
Reeser
Moyer
Lydia Grazer
Hahannan Hospital
Lemon Furlow
Amanda Grazer
Silas Bard
Guy
Kathryn
Sabina Bard
William H. Mathers
William K. Mathers
William K
Mr. Mathers
Garvin Store
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