W C T U Plans Annual Dues Meeting
At the W C T U meeting a decision was taken to hold the annual dues meeting on April 11. The note outlines plans for the gathering and future activities of the organization.
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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1932
Page
8
At the W C T U meeting a decision was taken to hold the annual dues meeting on April 11. The note outlines plans for the gathering and future activities of the organization.
The list shows winning numbers 3953 3960 8924 4865 4601 3959 4604 4766 3989 3956 4817 4622 to claim 2 lbs sugar on Friday or Saturday. No 4673 wins a Fancy Beef Roast this week. Pudding 10c and 12c lb sausage 14c lb lard 5c and 7c lb.
The program included a medal contest as the main feature and an observance of Poster Week. Readings listed include A Woman Prohibitionist Speaks Her Mind by Mrs. M. C. Demmy, The Youth Question by Mrs. Mary Miksch and Miss L. A. Weitzel, Temperance News Items by Mrs. H. EF. Grosh.
The Lititz Delphian Club met with 13 members to read Ibsen's play The Wild Duck. Members acted roles including Werle Miss Mary Reidenbach and Hjalmar Ekdal Mrs E McMullen with refreshments served after adjournment set for April 1 at Mrs E McMullen's home.
From the Past Fifty Years Ago dated March 24 1882 reports diphtheria afflicting the Evans family of Pine Will claiming a child and another death. Lititz National Bank received 15000 in gold coins for April packaging weighing fifty five pounds. The Lititz Cornet Band revives with many old members returning and new ones joining. A proposed telephone line Lancaster to Lititz via Fruitville Pike prompts questions on profitability. Miss Lou S Vetter’s Rome school plans to close with a spelling bee. I F Bomberger sells his hardware interest to Aldus and Christian Bomberger starting April. Butter priced at 28 cents per pound eggs at 14 cents per dozen.
Twenty five years ago on March 28, 1907, the fire bell rang out and drew a crowd to H. C. Miller’s store where a dwelling section caught fire and was promptly extinguished. Eggs remained plentiful and likely to stay 15 to 17 cents with Easter Week approaching. Lititz residents reported many had garden plots dug.
A large plate glass window in the Rudy building was broken recently and on Tuesday the $24 pane was placed but the large piece cracked. David Brucker announced a modern improved fruit tree spraying machine ready for customers. Charlie Loercher prepared a baseball team for the season. Town work progresses to buy a new fire apparatus with subscriptions being collected.
The American Legion announces a grand radio program titled Victory Membership Broadcast. Lititz posts and surrounding communities will participate along with all Pennsylvania posts and Legion units worldwide, with preliminary arrangements finalized by National Headquarters in Indianapolis.
Celebration program honors Past Commanders and their work on membership. Easter footwear for the entire family offered at greatly reduced prices at J Harris & Co Lititz Pa. ad shows local merchant promotional item.
A local bookstore invites readers to explore a varied selection of new books and stories for any taste. Customers are encouraged to drop in and pick a good book for tonight.
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