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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
4
A Lititz column muses on the upcoming daylight saving change set for late March noting farmer and city worker challenges. It humorously cites Ben Franklin, mocks early rising, and predicts the shift will alter routines and reveal public attitudes toward Kaiserism with a hopeful, light tone.
Encouraging year one outlook for America's war mobilization. Business strength, unity, and relentless support for government aims. Third Liberty Loan underway, Railway Control Bill and War Finance Corporation advancing, Congress granting executive power. Spring eases war logistics as industry aligns with national victory aims. With 105 million Americans answering the call, the United States nears a decisive military and economic power.
Lexington locals report a Saturday double stamp sale at Fahnestock's store and the shop will close for Good Friday. The item also lists social visits across Lancaster Lititz Brickerville Brunnerville and notable ill health updates including Thomas Barry improving from pneumonia.
Rothsville High School defeated Columbia High School 80 to 20 last Saturday. Stauffer led with 14 points on three field goals and eight free throws. Huber's defense was praised as the finest on the home floor. A game versus Ephrata High is set for Friday night at home. About 250 spectators attended Ye Olde event.
The Lyceum in the High School auditorium hosted a debating evening with the Family Album and the Quack Orchestra drawing the most praise. Twenty pupils from township schools took the entrance examinations for the High School, with a majority passing. The Senior class will stage an entertainment on Saturday evening, April 6, featuring Amos J. Hershey and sixteen pupils in elocution. Local transport plans include a proposed Federal motor bus between Lititz and Ephrata, with residents urging extension to Lititz. Local residents Ralph Hess and John Burkholder acquired new touring cars, while several Lancaster, Akron, Denver, Kissel Hill visitors were noted over the weekend.
Henry D. Shenk purchased a Chevrolet and Harvey A. Reis Snyder bought a sedan. Miss Lizzie Spangler near Clay spent Sunday with Miss Anna Whitcraft. Dissinger's offers Beautiful White Petticoats priced from 1.00 to 2.50.
The spelling bee program last Thursday by the Literary Society drew a large audience. Winners included Clair Halligan Emma Hacker Ellen Pfautz and Irvin Wolf in first class with teachers Mary Keller. Second class winners were H. M. Furlow Olivia Rupp Carie Pfautz and Clair Halligan with teacher H. L. Wealand. Third class winners were Elam Hollinger Elmer Snyder Harry Risser and Ralph Bingaman. teachers Elser Gerhart and Jacob Weist. A soldier from Camp Meade visited, Grace Stauffer of Akron visited Lincoln, and local residents hosted guests. Elser Gerhart joined Hershey Seaman Co in Lititz. Arlington Gerhart took a job at Manheim P&R station.
The Lebzester Saw Mill moved its machinery to John N. Becker timber land along the state highway west of Brickerville. Emanuel Lutheran Sunday school presents Our Risen Redeemer on Haster eve, March 30, St John’s Sunday school on April 7, and congregational communion on April 21 with a preparatory service on the preceding Saturday. Samuel Enck of Lebanon visited his parents, while Samuel Gaus of Manheim bought his father Jos Gaus’s butchering business and will continue operations, seeking continued patronage as he serves all. Two more automobiles have arrived.
Abe Buzzard, a famous Welsh mountain felon known for chicken thefts, is jailed again near West Chester after being arrested last Friday. Once reformed, he even performed evangelistic work at a United Brethren church, but plainclothes memory suggests a theft occurred after a sermon. He is 70, with a long criminal record, and the tale recounts his backward walk through snow to Masheim to avoid tracking, yet he was caught. The article also notes changes at the United Zion Home and a reminder that bills contracted after March 14 by J Heitler’s successor will not be paid, urging donations of bed clothing to the home, John Peiffer, general manager.
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