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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1924
Page
4
Notices state weekly Thursday morning publication and that late matter cannot be guaranteed after Wednesday afternoon. Communications must include writer name and address for publication. Entry at Lititz PA Post Office as second class matter.
An editorial argues painting buildings regularly improves a town’s appearance and signals initiative. It notes that well kept exteriors attract homeseekers and support a sense of lasting foundation, urging residents to maintain color and protection despite high labor and material costs.
An essay on backache argues that people avoid garden labor due to unfamiliar muscular use. It contends historic farming kept bodies strong, while modern reliance on light tasks weakens muscles and causes pain after brief exertion. The piece urges regular muscular work to build endurance.
A nostalgic reflection on boys collecting birds eggs during nesting season and swapping jackknives for eggs. The habit reduced bird populations and harmed wildlife, even if collectors took only one or two eggs from multiple nests.
Birds frequently desert a nest that has been tampered with. The modern boy should be taught to leave the birds alone and let them enjoy their little homes in unmolested peace. In return, they will reward us with a double program of song in the morning and evening.
A nostalgic piece argues walking, once essential, remains healthier and more observant than driving. It praises spring country strolls for breathing fresh air, observing nature, and building muscle while noting walking can be too slow for many and may fade as a trend.
A Lititz and surrounding communities report a Sunday of visitors with numerous families hosting relatives from Manheim Millport Elm and Lititz. Notable stops include the Mundorf Hartman Yocum Warner and Singer homes with guests ranging from Rev Zook to Miss Cora Ilershey and Elsie Bomberger. A hospital stay for Phares Graybill and painting work by P K Bomberzer are noted among the day’s events.
Mr and Mrs Martin B Witmer of near Rothsville Station were thrown against a tree when their driving horse bolted before church last Sunday. Both are improving. Also reported, the Rothsville Warwick Township High School alumni banquet was held Saturday in the high school auditorium with 64 members attending. Ladies Aid Society catered with Hackman’s Orchestra providing music.
Miss Elsie Loose Hilda Nidaho Florence Musser and Laura Strickler, student nurses at General Hospital Lancaster, attended the High School Alumni Banquet last Saturday evening. Several local residents and guests visited town for commencements, including Mrs Hadfield and Mr Hadfield from Beaver Creek Farm, Dr S J Wynne from Latrobe, and Norman Risser returning from Easter vacation. A New Branch Grocery Store owned by Leaman & Leed of Lititz opened near the Keystone hotel, managed by Abraham W. Shank. Rev B S Hoppes becomes minister for Akron Charge with first sermon planned Sunday, replacing Rev S A Heisey who moves to Lititz. Emery Schimp family hosted a Sunday dinner for local guests. Martin E Miller is seriously ill with pneumonia.
Rev S A Heisey leaves United Evangelical Church after five years for Lititz while Rev B Hoppes takes Akron Charge. School board names 45 teachers led by Principal McComsey Lancaster and other staff from nearby towns. Community groups meet at homes, with the Pennsylvania Farm Women No 3 holding a gathering near Akron. Numerous local families host visitors and share meals, with Sunday services led by Rev John Brubaker from Mannheim.
Brownstown notes recount visits among families from Ephrata Rothsville Lititz and Lancaster including the Adams Wenger Wolf and Getz clans. A child’s arm fracture is treated, a granddaughter dies of pneumonia, memorial services for Rev Jacob Albright are planned, and alumni banquets and hospital visits fill the week.
Warwick House held a busy sale on Saturday with seven hundred ninety two items sold. Pigs brought 6e to $5.80 while chickens, rabbits, bantams and dozens of farm goods fetched varied prices including 65¢ to 70e for chickens and 50¢ to $1.75 for potatoes. Hundreds of items from soap and brooms to stockings, hose, chairs and tools changed hands along with 2000 cigars at per hundred rates.
A compact ad notes Pfantz's Store offering ladies' shoes and Ritchie's Candy Shop hosting a Monday double stamp day. The readable lines imply promo events at two local shops, with no dates or locations specified.
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