Record Entered as Second Class Matter at Lititz Post Office
The Lititz record is recorded as second class matter at the Lititz Pennsylvania post office.
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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
4
The Lititz record is recorded as second class matter at the Lititz Pennsylvania post office.
The Seed Laboratory warns farmers again about cheap seed offerings in Pennsylvania. Orchard grass samples showed garlic bulblets and clover carried Canada thistle seeds, threatening crop growth and market value. Buying through a reliable seed dealer and checking germination and analysis are urged to ensure a full stand and avoid law violations.
The Lititz W C T U public meeting at United Brethren Church featured Rev Geo B Raezer presiding and devotions. William Carper spoke on signing the pledge while other members presented a program including a debate on law, voter education, church roles in elections, readings, and resolutions in favor of the 18th Amendment.
George C. Crudden Jr formerly a Beck Bros. furniture salesman and F. and M. College sports publicity director takes the newly created PR post at Maple Grove Park, Lan caster. The role coincides with the 68000 Maple Grove Field House dedication to seat 5000, planned for May 80.
The Lancaster Automobile Club will meet Friday May 18 at 7 30 in the Denver Fire Hall. J C McCarrell of the State Highway Department will discuss 1932 road building and maintenance plans for the county and answer questions. The Royal Male Quartet of Denver will perform a varied program.
Irene Imhoff alleged owner of the Rome Hotel was sentenced to two years in jail for liquor law violations and granted a continuance until September. In court Saturday Judge John M Groff again questioned her about a supposed tip about a raid she denied receiving prior to the operation.
Lititz sent eight members of the local Union to the W C Y U group institute held at East Petersburg in the Reformed Church. Afternoon sessions focused on prayer and citizenship study. In the evening a double silver medal contest awarded Emeline Miller of Manheim and Pauline Redeau of East Petersburg trophies. Officers for next year were elected: Amelia Gross president, M C Demmy secretary, Henrietta Metzgar treasurer.
Six members of the Hauck family narrowly escaped serious injury when their automobile collided with a Lititz trolley on the Lititz Pike near Neffsville. Harry Hauck, 47, suffers a possible right arm fracture and is hospitalized at Lancaster General. his wife Anna, 42, and their children Jeannette 18 Carl 7 Ruth 5 and Dorothy 8 received treatment for cuts and bruises. The crash occurred when Hauck pulled onto the trolley tracks from a side road.
The engagement of Miss Mary Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Smith of West Willow, to Charles W Miller of town was announced Thursday evening at the Clearfield M E Ladies Aid Society meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry B Shultz. Miller, a Millersville State Teachers College graduate of 1927, is teaching in Dromore Township.
A Mother's Day program at the Church of the Brethren features a 7 15 Sunday service with devotions led by M M Garman followed by prayer, song and readings including O I'm My Mamma's Lady Girl and Hannah Lois, with performances by mixed and male choruses and an address by Rev David Snader.
Delphian Club met Friday evening at Miss Anna K. Miller's home with 14 members present. Participants included Mrs. Sara Jenkins, Mrs. Wm. Moody, Mrs. Florerice Gibbel, Miss Miller, Miss Magdalena Bricker, Miss Sophie Bricker, Miss Mary Huebener, Mrs. Edward Bueh, Miss Myrtle Eckert, Mrs. Henry Gibbel, Mrs. E. McMuller and Mrs. Norman Badorf. Refreshments were served and the society adjourned to meet May 20 at Mrs. W. H. Muth's home.
May 5 1882 report notes A Herr Smith was nominated for Congress and John M Stehman for State Senator over C S Kauffman in the primaries held the prior Saturday. Also announced are a dramatic entertainment at Broad Street Hall featuring Divorce and Caught in a Trap with East Lynne possible if encouraged. Henry Firestone reports five thousand dollars in yearly bakery business at Pleasant View Bakery Lexington plus Bakes for forty five funerals. Emanuel Grube moves from Hollinger's Lincoln store to Tshudy's.
Twenty five years ago on May 2 1907 the United States Starch and Glucose Co purchased Wellington Starch Co for 500000 and planned plant improvements at Wellington and Decatur Ill The RECORD notes marriages Elmer E Mathers and Ella M Miller Charles C Weaver and Mamie Kile and mentions Ideal Chocolate Co ordering three large machines to boost output.
Harry M. Eshleman and Charles Birkenbine of town, once arrested in the assault on Jacob Heinaman, are not held on bail and were effectively dismissed after advise ment. Each man professed innocence and the investigation found no contrary evidence.
H. G. Seldomridge longtime Lititz School Board director presents a memorial fountain to the school. Work on the fountain is underway as the project advances, honoring his twenty two years of service.
The original school plans included a fountain about 14 or 15 feet across laid out in front of the flag pole on the school lawn. Water would fall from a basin 7 feet high into a pool, with completion promised soon.
Three men were injured when lumber fell in Mellinger's Lumberyard at Akron on Monday. Warren Mellinger, 64, suffered a fractured left leg and was taken to Lancaster General Hospital after initial treatment. Brothers Jefferson and Henry Sweigart escaped with cuts and bruises.
Thrifty recipes reuse night before roast scraps and fridge bits in new forms. Hash layers cheese, rice flakes, egg, and ham then bakes until golden. Vegetable salad sandwiches blend tomato cucumber onion pepper olives lettuce and mayo between crusty bread. Baked bean and egg salad mixes beans eggs gherkins onion and mayo, served in crisp lettuce cups. Serves 4.
An article argues inner cleanliness supports outer beauty and urges regular hydration and bulk foods. It promotes bran as a key aid for constipation, notes the need for adequate diet, fresh air, exercise, and rest, and advises medical consultation for persistent issues.
The Senior Luther League of St Pauls Lutheran Church will repeat the play Mr Bob next Friday at 8 o clock. A silver offering will be taken for the Campers Fund.
A bronze bust of George Washington was presented to Lititz Springs Council by State Councilor A. Losh of New Cumberland for the largest booster meeting attendance since last November at a County Booster's Association gathering in Lancaster. I H Yerger accepted the bust for Lititz Springs Council. Seven Lancaster County Councils and two from Harrisburg and New Cumberland attended. Next association meeting is June 2 in Lancaster with Conestoga Council as host.
The Penryn Cemetery Association holds its annual meeting at Jerusalem Reformed Church on Saturday at 7 30 PM with two board members to be elected and reports from the secretary and treasurer. Mothers Day activities are noted at Jerusalem Reformed Sunday School. The Penn Township School Board filled a vacancy at Elstonville, and multiple local families are listed with Sunday visits and funeral attendance.
Sunday social rounds bring Mr and Mrs James McMullen to Palmyra and Campbellstown while Mr and Mrs Paul Yeagley of Mannheim visit Edwin Yeagley. Galebach and daughter visit Henry Singer in Lititz and Ezra Coldren with daughter visit from Lititz. Others including John Basehore of Lebanon and Edward Zell of Ephrata join Elmer Weachter home. Rev Samuel Hess of Mingo holds evangelistic services at White Oak Church of the Brethren and stays with C G Dohner, who entertains Abraham Longenecker and family, Harry Dohner and Robert Nissley, Abel Hollinger and daughter, John Krager and son, Claude Bomberger and children. Dorothy Long visits W Vautz home at Halfville.
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