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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1933
Page
1
Four teams prepare for a regional ball league as new uniforms arrive. Practices focus on infield work and securing the display of sponsored gear. Sponsors plan to support local players this season with four teams in the league.
Anniversaries mark two local advertisers as they celebrate decades in business. One shop expanded its storeroom and frontage on Front Street, while the other commemorates twenty years of service with special promotions.
In Suilitz, Pa, Joseph and Harris and Company report varied business. Imports show growth in some segments while others hold steady amid moderate consumer demand.
Local students backed daylight time by a three to one margin in a school vote. Parents collected slips of paper to indicate support, with the change aligning time use for the school year ending in September.
The Lit Ike High School junior prom is set for tomorrow night in the General Sutter Ballroom, with about 150 expected to attend. The evening includes banquet, toasts, dances, and live music. General committee is led by Russell Seaber, chairman, with Kathryn Taght, Mary Rendes, Ruth Mann, and Robert, president of the student body.
Elva Long 37 suffered injuries to the right ankle face and body with shock. Alverta 17 sustained facial head contusions. The father, identified as Long, was pronounced dead from a broken neck. A second vehicle swerved, sending the Long car overturning three times on a northern highway stretch. Witnesses described the highway patrol investigation and unclear accident details.
A foot care expert from New Heat performs demonstrations at PRACT! BROS. Department Store on Monday and Tuesday May 8 and 9, offering tips and products.
Police and school officials issue warnings to drivers near Lititz schools and Cedar Street intersections. Traffic officers direct flow at midday as student safety concerns rise, with threats of arrests if warnings are ignored.
Fragmentary OCR hints at forthcoming local meetings and social events. Mentions of trustees, societies, a party at a resident’s home, and a Saturday gathering. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate community notices and scheduling.
Chas A. Gebhart of Tamagna named as memorial day speaker. Past Commander of the 8th Department of the American Legion. Services to be held at Moravian Cemetery after the parade at 5 PM. Parish orchestra to accompany the day events.
Fragmentary text mentions manager John Herty and a focus on a baseball team. It references Brackbill and Hed Dogs and an attack, but the readable lines are incomplete and do not establish a clear event or outcome.
Youth Week events continue with open house tonight at local school, featuring athletic and senior exhibits, judging by Lititz Rotary. Notable upsets include George Kling defeating a top rival to reach all county finals. 52 contestants entered oratory events with fifth graders among the participants.
The echo meeting of the State union of King's Daughters held at Ebensburg will meet in Gbdasarish House Tuesday evening. Lancaster City Union invites Lititz circles to join. Attendees to Moravian Sunday School ages meet at 7 16 o'clock for transportation.
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