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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1928
Page
2
Judge Kirkpatrick labeled the operation at a Lancaster alcohol plant as one of the most extensive law violations before him. He sentenced four men to six months in Mercer county jail in Trenton, while two others received one year probation.
Four men, including Leon Bach James Signorelli Harry Siegel and Jacob Love, were convicted in Federal Court. Harry Katz, alleged mastermind, was indicted two weeks ago and a bench warrant issued for arrest. Two paroled were David Altschiler and Charles Fischer who, though convicted, were recommended for mercy for their minor roles. The plant, run as a molasses factory, used no permit for alcohol and operated with tanks reportedly holding up to 10,000 gallons.
A compact overview of varied items drawn from the Keystone Exchanges, highlighting notable entries and noteworthy developments across multiple state topics. The compilation emphasizes distinct names, places, and events prominent in the exchanges.
Plans reveal the State Baby Beef and Fat Cattle Show will occur in Lancaster early in June 1929 as discussed at a Lanc as ter Livestock Board of Exchange meeting held at the Hamilton Club. The exact date remains unannounced while committees are formed and attendance includes members of the State College Education Board. Elwood M. Shipe and brother Wesley Z. Shipe of Eph rata have enlisted in the 13th Engineers Band and will report to Fort Humphries Virginia after leaving Ephrata. both previously served in the Denver Band.
A blind lawyer, William M. Gillespie spie of Punxsutawney, argued before the Supreme Court with judges watching his Braille notes. Amelia V. Litch appeared as counsellor against Thomas K. hitch and Union Bank and Trust Company, Dubois, trustee in the Litch estate valued at about $125,000. Mrs. Wilson Wagner, 76, of Catawissa township, found a needle in her foot years after it was inserted, later feeling hip pain and removing the needle. Mrs. June Fisher, 24, of Arden, had her husband arrested after alleging he paddled her. he claims she declined to explain the cigar and cigarette stubs found in their home.
Arrangements for the first commencement exercises at the Patran industrial school. Masonic homes at Elizabethtown will be discussed by trustees on Saturday. Nine boys seven in carpentry and two bricklayers will receive diplomas. Graduation exercises will be held April 5.
Robert H. Gerhard, English teacher at Mohrana Borough School, was chosen by the Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church of the United States to join North Japan College in Sendai, Japan. He plans to sail from San Francisco in July to begin his duties. Gerhard was born in Japan, educated in the United States, and is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College. His parents, Sr. and Mrs. Paul Lambert Gerhard, are also presently in Sendai.
Monroe Metzler hosted a major public sale on his Rupho township farm near Sporting Hit drawing well over 2000 attendees. High prices were paid for livestock including $500 for a mule pair and $811 for horses. cows sold up to $200 and $115 for individual heifers. A cow bolted during bidding, fleeing across fields with buyers in pursuit. it was later found miles away on Sunday.
A brief theatrical note quotes Dick declaring a gift in a package for the one he loves most, and Mrs. Morgan joking that it is suspenders he needs, capturing a light domestic moment from the Messenger of Southern California.
Pennsylvania moved into the $100,000,000 class in turnover during the first eight months of the present biennium. Revenue from general and special funds totaled $112,828,784.84, while expenditures reached $98,141,290.41. The period left a balance over $64,006,000, with fund investments at $65,957,119.26. Investment additions exceeded $9,000,000, and road bond indebtedness stood at $96,388,000.
Pennsylvania’s annual stone output value exceeds California gold, per the Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs and geologic survey. California gold runs about 13 million dollars yearly, while Pennsylvania quarries produce roughly 19 thousand dollars in stone value. Limestone leads at 19 million tons worth about 12 million dollars. sandstone 1.502 million tons worth 2.25 million. basalt 1.472 million tons at 2.063 million. granite about 270 thousand tons valued at 692 thousand.
A compact classified notice promises value from a savvy reader. It emphasizes a practical approach to buying or selling and hints at profitable deals through concise, action oriented language.
Pennsylvania dominates limestone and granite production with quarry outputs used in building, cement, road material, and glassmaking. Limestone allocations include building stone, concrete, rail ballast, and fluxing stone with substantial value across multiple industries. State resources are described as virtually unlimited and sustainable at current rates.
Charles Duffy from Lancaster recounts an eggless flapjack method urged by a former 79th Division serviceman now in New York. The letter to a Lancaster paper describes using white and yellow of an egg with cornstarch and tapioca, flour and water paste, and grill cooking. Duffy notes disguise of the egg and urges silence.
State highway system officials and railroad entities agree on a uniform signaling plan. Track circuited flashing signals will be used where clearly visible for 500 feet on roads and approaching crossings. Where visibility fails, blinking beacon lights will be installed at dangerous overhead and under grade crossings.
Commercial Name Bitumen refers to various carbon hydrogen substances. Soft coal is described as bituminous coal in the passage.
A stage aspirant named Dle sought an introduction to a famed manager who agreed to set a trial date. The day of verdict arrived and the aspirant asked for thoughts. The manager replied that if he were jailed for acting it would be a grave miscarriage of justice.
A retold anecdote about Joseph Choate follows the passing of Charles Chowte showing quips about personal habits. The exchange features a boast about never smoking, not playing poker, and never seeing a horse race, with Senator Walcott of Colorado and Speaker Reed replying with a sharp putdown.
A correspondent recalls the old term flannel cakes and a morning kitchen joke. A tusky husband complains of hunger, his wife quips that after breakfast a glass of water caused the cakes to shrink to almost nothing, revealing a lighthearted domestic moment.
A brief dialogue notes a character muttering that smoking a cigar with a band would be too noisy for him. The exchange suggests a humorous or social moment about etiquette and noise in a private setting.
A father explains posthumous works to his son recalling a great writer. The joke centers on people claiming to have bought the writer’s works only after his death, highlighting the paradox of fame and value after life.
A brief humorous quip about considering a Palm Beach winter. One line notes the high cost, another downplays it with a murky encore, and a final exchange asks if the speaker can spare the funds. The joke relies on wordplay about spending and gray mutterings.
A woman questions why a bank is stricter about her debt than a department store. Her husband cites her “queer ideas” and asks for examples as they discuss financial expectations and lending standards in a domestic exchange.
Kathleen affirms loyalty to Fred in a heated exchange about love and fidelity. Molly probes the depth of Fred’s devotion, and Kathleen insists her love is stronger now than ever.
The dialogue suggests concern over Mary’s behavior as a caller triggers a grim reaction from her father, who notes a recurring pattern of color loss whenever she receives a call.
A fragment reflecting on human desire and disillusionment as pleasures prove elusive and unsatisfying despite attainment. The speaker notes men endure many risks to satisfy bodily cravings only to find them unsatisfactory.
A fragment of dialogue shows a fond husband teasing his young bride over a pie. He calls her inexperienced, claiming the pie used the shortest recipe, while rhubarb is cited in the joking exchange. The text is incomplete but conveys a playful domestic moment.
A dialect note describes Modesty Liza Dis and her long time husband, noting his corpulence and modesty. Mandy Dat’s Rastus appears as a Tat man, equally modest and reticent, while the narrator remarks on his corporal status.
Aunt Sophie dismisses the new electric washing machine as too newfangled and declares she will never use such a device. The quote illustrates cautious resistance to modern domestic tech.
The customer laments paying the same price for eggs as before while believing today’s eggs should be cheaper. The grocer confirms the eggs are the same product as previously sold and acknowledges the price.
The Mirror quotes a witty remark about a new stage production titled Pigs and its reflection of real life. The exchange hints at audience curiosity and theater discourse surrounding the show.
A fragment from a humorous exchange mentions cars and mechanics with lines about honesty and expenses. The snippet pairs a pedestrian remark with a joking query about knowing anything about cars and a possible misfit between experience and expertise.
A brief dialogue excerpt features a housewife defending self defense. A tired business man agrees she could not be expected to eat the food she delivered. The Gardener comments on a rough plant identified as belonging to the Cactus family and tells them to take it home.
A Washington Star quip imagines politicians glad to see each other yet wary of future clashes. Senator Sorghum notes that warm welcomes will cool as policy disagreements reemerge, framing mock caution about harmony fading after reunion.
A terse exchange features a jest about a woman’s head likened to a door knob with the question How come and a follow up Any man can try it indicating a flippant, possibly sexist remark and caller dialogue.
The exchange centers on a client refusing a proposed marriage and a lawyer prompting the client to prepare for jury testimony. The dialogue hints at a courtroom scene with a plan to face the jury and resolve personal conflict through legal action.
A terse exchange shows one person apologizing for lateness while the other demands an excuse. The dialogue implies frustration over time and readiness with no clear plan provided.
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