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Lititz Record

Location

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1932

Page

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Lititz Drives Food Drive for Needy Families

A county wide drive organized by the Lancaster Red Cross and led locally by Mrs. Sara Jenkins in Lititz reports donations of over 200 jars of fruits and vegetables and several baskets of potatoes and apples in the first two days. Donations collect at Lititz High School with support from Prof. M. C. Demmy and F. F. Snyder. Trucks will transport goods to Lancaster for distribution to city and county residents, with local requests to contact Mrs. Jenkins or Miss Edna Miller if help is needed.

Red Cross Lititz Sara Jenkins Lancaster Red Cross Point Lencaster Foral Royal Merchants Lancaster Mrs. Jenkins Edna Miller Paul Diener Reading Chener J. Miller Sutton Wihnington Del Mad Harvey Dean Francis McGinnis John Huber Edna Ng Grove May Bassford Paul Ha Anu Fansii Lon-Salem Ralph Jones Atlantic City N. J Molly Nagel Henry Seaman Richard Mauch Chank Claude Miller South Britain Connent Harry Gorton John Brinser Uelen Farmington Brinser William Paine Yrenton Jamies Bilis Spickler J. C. H. Light United Brethren Church Roderick Light Brunswick Peal Miberti Minersville J. C Light United Brethren Parsonnel Moe M. Crouthamel Souderton Paul Sfuber Pennsylvania State College Jacob Yerger Johnson City N. Y Christ G. Yerger Dorothy Spacht Wilmington Delaware Herbert Longenecker State College Ruth Carper Hamburg Flora Wynn New Hope Ley

Church Mergers and Baptisms Reported in Local Feasts

Several Lith nitional churches welcomed members on Haster Sunday with new admissions to Evangelical Congregational Church and United Brethren Church. Twenty three baptized including Violet Kauffman, infant baptized at Lexington. St Pauls Lutheran noted infant deprived list. Special sale ad for 9c Green Glass Bowls at Fullworth dc.

Sunda Evangelical Congregational Church Harvey Artz Doris Adams Kathryn Barry Ruth Bender Harry Carpenter M. Engle Elizabeth Mary John Getz Rachel Hackman Dorothy Hornberger Emma Hornberger Alta Hershey Mabel Hodgkingson Virginia Hodgkinson John Nissiey John Nissley Carl Peiffer Ralph Piautz Dillon Putt Norma Putt Helen Runk Clifford Reynolds Donald Reynolds Ruth Rollman Lester Shreiner Harold Spangler Mabel Stark Charlotte Weaver Betty Weaver Jane Workman Donald Walters Lorraine Walters Vera Wolf Mary Zell Wim Keller Lester Haines Raymond Reedy Reynolds Violet Kauffman Carry Kauffman Lexington United Brethren Church Tetter' S Anetta Long Jas, Splev and Mies John Strothers Dorothy McCreary Laura Jane de Roco Henry Martin Isabel Keller Viola Sehmue St. Paul's Lutheran Church J. Harold Mumper Patricia Joan Poltz Carl Foltz Carl Eugerie Hacker Wir Charles H. Hacker Nancy Carol Paterson W. H. Patterson Helen June Brinser John R. Brinser Roy Brown Kneeburg Roy B. Kneeburg Nancy Ann Bushong Arthur W. Bushong Carol Richter McDowell Carroll R. McDowell David Harting Wm. W. Harting Betty Lorraine Wagaman John R. Wagaman John Henry Steffy Fullworth

Senior Luther League Social At St Pauls Church

The Senior Luther League will hold a social tomorrow at 8 PM in the lower Sunday School room. All League and Senior Department members invited. Committee: Warren Diehm Margaret Sanders Anna Steffy. Also notes on local residents and various short community updates in Lititz area.

Luther League St Pau's Lutheran Church League Warren Diehm Margaret Sanders Anna Steffy Lilyi Tlerwwler Philadelphia Bernice Dengler Harisburg John D. Graybill Silinda Haverstick Neffsville Carvisburg Kuta Church Carlisle John Todd Second Avenue Cedar St Josephine Birkenbine Edwinna Stevens Huntingdon M. la- 2 Altoona H. Quinn New Yorkty Erma Myers Stevens Heckler and Mohnton Danielle Boyertown Shauber Austin Texas Ruth Calhoun Conneécticut J. T Hertz John Gittel Herman Johannsen Carl Spacht Young People’s Missionary Society Evangelical Congregational Church Winn. Frey East Main St Joseph Sheekard J. R. Johnson Lititz Reco Rotary Club Moravian Lititz Fire Company Connell Chamber Eilis O. Hinsey Temple University Lititz

Pierson Named Republican Candidate for Senate Seat

Leaders approve H. B. Pierson as candidate for the senate seat. Pierson, a town resident, is praised for public service and ready to serve efficiently. He is known in banking and manufacturing circles and has backing from northern Lancaster and Lebanon County leaders. Election set for Tuesday, April 26, with ballots at Harrisburg districts.

Lancaster County Lebanon Harrisburg Pierson

Junior High Agni Triumphs. Eyes Cup After Paradise Win

The Junior High Agni basketball team defeated Mt Joy Junior High 25 to 18 and remain undefeated in County League play. A win over Paradise would earn the loving cup. Tonight they face York County champions in the local gymnasium.

Mt. Joy Champions of York Co Lceal

Dinner With Elizabeth Township School Officials

Henry L. Risser of R D 1 and A Mylin along with board directors EB Zartman John Hollinger and others dined with Ada Huber teacher after officials visited Elizabeth Township schools. The event followed their inspection and included remarks by County Superintendent.

Henry L. Risser A. Mylin Frank Dishin Thomas Ulrich EB. K. Zartman John Hollinger Elizabeth Township Ada Huber

Prices in 1902 Grocery Era Echoed in 36th Anniversary

Warwick store founded in 1902 by Seaman family celebrates 36 years of growth led by B M Leaman. The piece recalls 1902 prices and stock limits, noting shifts in cereals, fruits, and store layout. Leaman and Leed now run two Lititz stores and one Rothsville location with a Lancaster wholesale fruit and veg operation.

Seaman Warwick Leaman and Leed B. M. Leaman Ting Iscal m J. C B. Kauffman Kiam R Mr. Leaman Lititz Rothsville Lancaster J. M. Leed

Many Friends and Relatives Spend Easter Week in Lititz

A Trib of Lancaster area residents and visitors gathered in Lititz and Lancaster for Easter week. People attended sunrise Moravian Church services, visits at homes, and family events. Local families, teachers, students, and performers were noted with church activities and holiday travel across Lititz.

Odd Fellows Elect At Lititz Lodge officers chosen

At Lititz Lodge No 1050 I O O F elected Pennsylvania Grand Lodge officers including Archibald Grant as Grand Master and Norval Daugherty as Deputy Grand Master. Local officers Levi Yerger and Paul A Doster were named with Henry Buch and Harry Yerger among others. An installation is set for April 11 and a delegation will visit Elizabethtown to confer the third degree.

Lititz Lodge Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Archibald A. Grant Norval R. Daugherty G. Will Henry Frank Shannon Fred ©. Hangen Grand Lodge John N. Mark Paul I. Aible Noble Levi Yerger Paul A. Doster Relief Committee Ienry Buch Harry Yerger John Singer Elizabethtown

Mission Society To Meet At St Pauls Lutheran Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of St Pauls Lutheran Church will meet in the church basement Tuesday evening with a 6 30 luncheon, followed by the program and business meeting led by Mrs Clarence Dengler on Stewardship of Possession. Roller Skating Saturday at LUTZ HALL 10¢ and 20¢ ad.

Woman’s Missionary Society of Lutz Hall

Clean Up Week Urges Public Sanitization Efforts Statewide

The State Department of Health Welfare Forests and Waters and the Bureau of Fire Protection designate next week as Clean Up Week to boost sanitation and remove nuisances and fire hazards. Activities per day include Highway Day clear streets and gutters, Forest Day disposal of brush, Fly and Mosquito Day cesspool cleaning, June Day attic junk removal, and Finish Up Day final cleaning and upkeep with community cooperation.

State Department of Health, Welfare, Forests and Waters Bureau of Fire Protection, State Police Commonwealth Gonten

Road Building Discussion at Lititz Hugh School

A meeting in the Lititz Hugh School auditorium next Thursday evening will focus on road building and taxation for the purpose. State Highway Officials and members of the road supervisors association are expected to attend.

Lititz Hugh School Road Supervisors Association

Weddings in Lititz and Maryland Tie Two Couples

Two wedding ceremonies are recorded. Stahman Ditzler and Mary Ludwig wed in Maryland with Rev. G I Rider officiating and reception at Lititz home. Florence S Kline and M Stanley Weit marry at the bride’s home with Rev. M B Groff presiding. attendance includes local families. Continued on Page 5 with social notices and ads following.

Stahman Ditzler James Ditzler Elizabethtown Mary Ludwig Alvin Ludwig Lititz G. I. Rider Tagerstown Walter Z. White George Birkenbine Florence S. Kline Harry Klie Hopeland M. Stanley Weit Elias Weit M. B. Groff Roy A1. Long Town Groff H. E. Kline Daniel Eberly Roy Long Elias G. Weit Roy Weit Samuel Wolf

Council Approves Water Improvements Plan and Bids

Borough Council approved plans for extending and upgrading the water system. A standpipe at Spruce Street and West Third Avenue and a booster station at Linden and Marion Streets will be built, with bids opening May 9. W. H. Dechant & Sons of Reading prepared specifications for a 450000 gallon supply, improved pressure, and updated equipment.

W. H. Dechant & Sons Reading Spruce Street West Third Avenue Linden Marion Streets Spruce and Third Avenue Lainden and Henry B. Gibbes

Gas Prices Rise at Local Stations

Gasoline prices increased by one cent Monday at local stations. Regular gas now costs 17 cents per gallon and high test 20 cents. Representatives from major oil companies announced the hike.

Births in Lititz and Brunnerville General Hospital adds two daughters

Mr and Mrs Norman Bomberger of Lititz BR D announce the birth of a daughter at 7 05 PM Friday in the General Hospital Lancaster Mr and Mrs Morris Irving of Brunnerville report the birth of a daughter on March 24th

Norman Bomberger Lititz BR. D. 2 General Hospital Lancaster Morris Irving Brumnerville

Entertain Here Miss Miriam Kreider and Mrs. H. Griffith at Hotel General Sutter

Miss Miriam Kreider and Mrs H Griffith of Manheim hosted a Thursday evening gathering at the Hotel General Sutter. Attendees included Ruth Heim Ruth Shellenberger Sue Tack Jer Edna Biemesderfer Irene Hen eel Mary Keiser Kathryn Hostetter Marguerite Wright Winona Bare Martha Swartz and Mrs George Shenk. Prizes awarded to Ruth Geim Sue Fackler and Ruth Shellenberger. Clean up sale of Easter Candies at extremely low prices. Came and took them over. Charles H Regennas at Lutz Market House Saturday. ad

Reinhold Manning Shank Abyllis Geraldine Shank Charles Barton Gray Washington, D. C Lancaster Lititz General Sutter Clarence Grosh Burkhart John Mill Grosh George Grunenberger Philadelphia Martha Elsa W. W. Brown Wile Waingsen Del Kes B.S. Grosland Byler 7 Aid Society of St. Chuck Society of Farm Women No. 1 Landis Liita Buechive Ead John Barwick York Terthan Yorlansky Newark N. J Frank Eby Litux Elizabeth Joseph Sheekard Tihien Harlan Toff W. H. Muth Jennie Zellers Lebanon Henry Sturgis State College Margaret George Poughkeepsie N. Y Miriam Kreider H. Griffith Manheim Ruth Heim Ruth Shellenberger Sue Tack Jer Edna Biemesderfer Irene Hen~eel Mary Keiser Kathryn Hostetter Marguerite Wright Winona Bare Martha Swartz George Shenk Ruth Geim Sue Fackler Charles H. Regennas Lutz Market House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tood Heal Mone HE Pee Alb Pertens Janior High Agni Frank Ford Phiadelpha Ada Meiskey Huebener Habecker Harry Smith North Cedar Street Howard McCreary Horton, Optician Lincoln Odd Fellows Elect Mission Society Beials Chambers of Commerce Ecmic Ludwig Weit—Kline The Legion Auxiliary Council Wight Watchman Rudy, Snyder and Koch Kling Pfautz East Front Street Burgess Brenneman Penna, Power and Light Co Denver and Ephrata Telephone Co Value Co Neptune Meter Co C. Walter Miller Lester Miller R. Kreider Jacob Singley E. B. Habecker W. M. Amer Irwin J. Heisey J. B. Wissler
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