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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
1
Forty three scarlet fever cases are under quarantine in Lititz under Health Officer Jacob Ruhl. No new cases were reported Tuesday or yesterday. Most cases are mild but a strict quarantine and early physician call are urged to prevent complications and to avoid closures of schools or public gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Robert Lutz of North Cedar Street announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday morning.
The column announces a six part Serial Story Les Miserables by Victor Hugo and notes Lititz Theatre plans with a Bright Eyes Shirley Temple film showing tomorrow and Saturday. It mentions a school children matinee and upcoming program changes at the theater.
Additional copies of the RECORD can be secured at Lititz Book Store, the Grosh Cigar Store, or the Office at 9S Broad Street.
Local report notes multiple town changes over two months as Lititz Springs Garage begins remodeling with front torn back to create a driveway for refueling. New gray brick facade with show windows planned, completion estimated at about five weeks. Other downtown upgrades include Moravian Sunday School stucco, Lin den Underwear plant completion nearing, East Main Street remodeling, and a new shoe repair room by Mastromatteo.
The regular monthly meeting of Garden Spot Post 56 American Legion will be held tonight at the Post Home on South Broad Street. All members are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs S Kauffman of West Lemon Street marked their silver wedding anniversary on a Saturday. About 50 friends attended to honor the couple with many gifts and well wishes.
The Rev. J. B. Baker of York and St. Matthew's Lutheran Church will address the Community Mass Meeting Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Church of the Brethren. Open to the public, the well-known former resident is expected to draw a large crowd. The event is the third sponsored by Men's Work, the Church’s men's group, following two well-attended talks by prominent speakers.
Members of the Auxiliary of Garden Spot Post American Legion attended a gavel bell party in Marietta on Monday night. The New Holland unit joined them for games and refreshments after the business meeting with attendees including Mrs Howard Hollinger Mr and Mrs Paul Joble Mrs Irene Kofroth Mrs Raidwin Wisslet Mrs Chas Brobst Hannah and Ann Weitzel Mrs Mary Rice Mrs Henry Hackmat and Mr and Mrs Leon Madlem.
Miss Marguerite Bard, daughter of Mrs Fannie Bard of Front St, elected English and German teacher at Cornwall High School for the coming term. She is a Linden Hall and Wilson College graduate and is completing work at Drexel Institute in Philadelphia. Miss Ruth Girvin of Spruce Street will teach Webster School at Webster near Lexington when the 1935 36 term begins in September. She is a local high school graduate and is now completing work at Millersville State Teachers College. Miss Grace Hollinger, newly elected Lititz Public Schools teacher, is the former Webster School instructor.
The homes of Guy D. Bomberger on Broad Street and Henry B. Gibb on Third Avenue were entered Saturday evening with small amounts of money and jewelry stolen. Entrance was gained via windows. Friday night thieves tried to break into White Front Cigar Store and Grube Shoe Store but were deterred or failed to force entry.
Lititz Red Dogs softball team joins the Northern End County League and opens at home next Tuesday at 7 pm on Springe Park diamond. First opponent is Leola Leacock runners-up last season. other league teams include Rothsville Millport Lancaster Monarchs Lampeter Soudersburg Neffsville. Call LUTZ 148. We deliver.
Lititz prepared for Youth Week with pupils’ work on display and skill contests judged by Lititz Rotary Club members. Weeklong athletic events determine a Youth Week Champion cap for the top scoring grade. Marbles tournament finals unfold tonight on the new field’s tennis courts, with the Lancaster County Marbles Contest entry to follow. Open House Thursday will showcase exhibits and classroom displays for visiting parents and friends.
Four held after police recovered stolen goods from cottages north of Brickerville. Victims Alberta Behmer Dr F W Stengel Harvey Frederick and others reported March or early April burglaries. Loot valued at 280 dollars. Stolen Victrola records missing. Suspects Harvey Burkholder John Wilton Roy Hilton and Charles Eberly questioned and committed for hearings. Police traced goods to Eberly’s home and barn.
Arlene Leeking and Esther Miksch of town are among 24 graduates of Lancaster General Hospital training school. They will receive diplomas on May 29.
Workers at the Wilbur Suchard chocolate plant return to duties after a day and a half strike over wage adjustments under the candy code. NRA compliance officials say back wages totaling 8000 dollars will be paid in installments and that the transition to the candy code is temporary until June 26. Over 200 employees halted work Monday, with no violence or damage reported.
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