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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1931
Page
4
Notice shows Lititz Pennsylvania address for mail inquiries to The Record Printing Co at 9 South Broad Street with subscription rate listed as $1.50 a year.
The American Tree Association proposes planting 10 000 000 trees in the United States between now and February 22 1932 to honor George Washington. Washington valued trees, and the plan aims for nationwide acceptance and local action.
Bids opened in Reading for a new 1 800 foot Schuylkill bridge to ease central city traffic with fourteen bidders. Lowest bidder John Wickersham Lancaster $416 000, York Engineering Company York $424 750. Project cost estimated about $700 000, finish in 850 working days. The bridge will have three arches and six beam spans. Highest two bids were identical at $598 000.
A petit jury is to report on the first Monday in May to hear testimony. The notice outlines the court schedule and juror responsibilities for the upcoming trial term.
George W. Shickley of Coatesville was jailed for a $25 fine and lack of license, prompting a county wide crackdown. Justice Slack of Intercourse committed him on Saturday as the signal for a general roundup of violators. County Game Protector J. M. Haverstick said streams will be patrolled day and night by special wardens.
The article traces ice cream origins to Dolly Madison around 1810 and notes earlier moments in America possibly involving George Washington. It highlights Dolly's role in popularizing the dessert at a Presidential reception.
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