Weekend Notices and Local Social Aims in Lancaster Area
Calvin Miller sustained a gash to the cheek and a bruised hand after stepping into an open cellar behind a car. Ralph M. Spacht attended a furniture convention in Grand Rapids and toured Chicago Jamestown for business. C K Weaver the Lighting Sketch Artist will speak on The Mansion Beautiful at Church of the Brethren on May 14 at 7 30 with free will offering. District Convention reports were presented at a Rotary Luncheon by Dr F W Stengel Rev E S Crosland and B M Seaman. Lydia Bowman, 70, injured after a fall on Spruce Street. Lt Cmdr Alfred T. Clay and family visited Mrs E S Young at the Moravian Home. Mrs Clay is Young's grandmother. The Rev W H Sammel and Rev J E Maurer attended Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary lectures as part of 1929 graduation events. The Rev F A Weichsel attended the Lancaster Lutheran Conference in Mechanicsburg. Dorcas Bible Class of St Pauls Lutheran to host May 15 entertainment with playlet St Perkins Buys a Radio. Junior Luther League officers named: President Albert Christner Vice President David Walters Secretary Dexter Christner Treasurer Robert Bedger. Gospel Mission delegates Samuel West and A L Jones spoke at United Brethren Church. J F Longenecker family visited daughter and son-in-law in Mohnton. other guests include Wolfskill, Laucks, and Reading residents. Several Erb family members hosted visitors at Linden Street and nearby locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Miller
Ralph M. Spacht
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Chicago
Jamestown
N. Y
C. K E. Weaver
Church of the Brethren
Cumberland
Rotary
F. W. Stengel
Crosland
Lydia Bowman
Spruce Street
Alfred T. Clay
Nancy Eunice
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Lancaster Lutheran Conference
Mechanicsburg
Cumberland County
John H. Reitz
Rothsville
Charles, Bowman
Lititz
Dorcas
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Albert Christner
David Walters
Dexter Christner
Robert Bedger
International Union of Gospel Missions In
Lancaster
United Brethren Church
Samuel West
Philadelphia
A. L. Jones
New York City
J. F. Longenecker
Vernon H. Wolfskill
Mohnton
Samuel P. Wolfskill
Carl
Reamstown
Augustus Laucks
Margaret
Reading
R. K. Erb
Hazleton
Henry Steady
Linden Street
Thomas J. Erb
Erb
John E. Becker
M. Stella Skiles
J. Stewart
Tomas H Erb
Missing Neffsville Man Returns After Two Week Absence
Abe Hackart of Neffsville, a tobacco worker, returned home on Thursday two weeks after disappearing. He had told family he was “in New Jersey washing radishes and onions.” Police were notified after his sudden return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Hackart
Fitz Your
Neffsville
Thursay
Hackart
Nti
Ackart
New Jersey
Latitz Fire Company New Stars Open Season In Tight Game
Latitz Fire Company fielded its first practice game with Eb erly and Hollingsworth on loan from Manager Schene berger as the New Stars edged the Old Stars 6 to 5. Sloat pitched for the regulars and both sides performed well though the old timers out hit but failed to score. Latitz hosts Brownstown Saturday for the season debut with the manager set to field his best lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latitz Fire Company
Liita
Scheneberger
Star Battery
Eberly
Hollingsworth
Eighth Grade Wins Boys Week Cup for 1933
Prizes and awards crowned Grade 8 as cup winners in Boys Week contests. Final standings show Grade 8 with 50 points, edging Grade 12 and Grade 6, while other events list winners in stunts band orchestra and sports. Notable names include Herbert Longenecker Alvin Hafer Lloyd Hertzler and Milton Brubaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys Glee Club
Boy Scouts Troup
Albert Christener
Dillman Putt
Webster D. Beses
Herbert Longenecker
Alvin Hafer
Bert Kauffman
Albert Nagle
Paul Minnich
Harry Neidenmyer
Willard Mathers
John Aubrecht
Roy Groff
Galen Mahler
Lloyd Hertzler
Henry Sturgis
Alvin Geltz
Milton Brubaker
Harry Neidertuger
Nerbert Longenecker
Bud Spickler
Robert Dangler
Robert Keller
Robert Neidemyer
Willard Spickler
Russel Seather
Lloyd Sheaffer
Eugene Roth
John Eberly
Charles Gundrum
Missions Meeting of St. Paul's Lutheran Women
The Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. W. K. Lockhart's home on Tuesday with thirteen attendees. Theme was Our Own in Africa and The Day of Small Things. officers and several members contributed readings and prayers. Mrs. Clarence Dengler was appointed delegate to the Harrisburg convention May 15 to 17. next gathering in June at Mt. Gretna hosted by Mrs. Justice Stoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
W. K. Lockhart
Africa
Carrie Yerger
Lockhart
Omar Bushong
Alma Noir
Hiram Bomberger
Clarence Dengler
Charles Bear
L. N. Moyer
Stark
Spinner
Ada Schnerer
Moyer
Harrisburg
Justice Stoner
Mt. Gretna
Teachers Graduate From St Pauls Lutheran Class Penryn
The Teacher Training Class of St Pauls Lutheran Sunday School Penryn held a graduation service Sunday evening with a large turnout. The program featured processional Narcissus, Miss Anna Will. devotions by Rev F A Weicksel. tenor solos by Raymond A Weicksel. recitation Building For Eternity by Dorothy Jeetter. address by Rev Charles F Wiles D D editor of International Uniform Sunday School Lessons Philadelphia on Education in Religion. soprano solo by Mrs Oscar Mohn Akron. diplomas presented by Dr Wiles. remarks by the pastor. closing devotions. class roster Ruth Bomberger Anna Mary Diehm Dorothy Fetter Erma Hollinger and teacher Mrs Ruth Malschnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Sunday School
Penryn
Narcissus
Anna Will
F. A. Weicksel
Raymond A. Weicksel
Dorothy Jeetter
Charles F.wiles
International Uniform
Philadelphia
Selo
Oscar Mohn
Akron
Wiles
Ruth Bomberger
Anna Mary Diehm
Dorothy Fetter
Erma Hollinger
Ruth Malschnee
Garden Club Meeting In Lititz With State College Speaker
The Lititz Junior Garden Club will meet tomorrow evening at 7.46 at the home of Catherine Rohrer Lititz. Jesse Huffington of State College is expected to attend and discuss garden matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Catherine Rohrer
Jesse Huffington
State College
Alumnae Plan May Luncheon at Blue Bird Inn
Lititz Branch Linden Hall Alumnae host a benefit luncheon at the Blue Bird Inn on Thursday May 16 at 1 PM Transportation will be provided for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Linden Hall
Blue Bird Inn
Special Ascension Day Service at Penryn Church
The Lutheran Church at Penryn holds an Ascension Day service at 7:80 P.M. with special music by the Penryn Male Chorus directed by Loyd Hess. Other readings and a playlet titled America for Americans by the young folks are featured, and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society For
Lutheran Church
Penryn
Loyd Hess
America
Remember Sunday is Mother's Day in the heavens above
A short devotional note elevates mothers with a poetic image of celestial angels whispering about the devotion of mothers and their love. The piece emphasizes reverence and care, linking Sunday to a Mother's Day tribute.
Moravian Church Observes Prayer Day for Older Girls
The Moravian Church held a Prayer Day for its older girls and unmarried women with morning and afternoon services. Rev E S Grosland spoke on Anna Nitschman founder of the day in Herrnhof Germany. Miss Bessie Gingrich remembered in the lovefeast. Flowers donated by Emily Eschbach and Horace Gingrich distributed after communion. Evening sermon by Rev H H Kratzig from Norfolk. Morning offering to the American Bible Society was 51.25. Mother's Day planned next Sunday with services in Lititz churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Grosland
Anna Nitschman
Herrnhof
Germany
Crosland
Bessie T. Gingyich
Emily J. Eschbach
Woodstock
Horace
Lititz
H. H. Kratzig
Norfolk
International Convention of Rescue Missions
Lancaster
American Bible Society
High School Notes Booked Events and Awards
School calendar lists events from May to June including Open House, Junior Prom, Baccalaureate Sermon, Class Day, Commencement with Rev W Warren Giles, Alumni meetings and banquet. Palmer Company awards total 507 penmanship awards and diplomas, certificates, pins, and buttons. 21 sixth grade diplomas listed with names. Savings fund deposits reach $67.63. top depositors in First Grade at 91 percent. One dozen gold mounted self filling Fountain Pens offered at half price. SCOTT'S BOOK STORE-ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Kline
Congregational Evangelical Church
W. Warren Giles
First Reformed Church
East Orange
N. J
A. N. Palmer Company
Mildred Brookmyer
Ruth Carpenter
Carrie Chronister
Anna Ruth Dennis
Janet Eby
Helen Farrand
Ruth Heisley
Lillie Herr
Mildred Hitz
Margaret Longenecker
Eliza ‘Beth Maharg
Marion Rannels
Dorothy Sheaffer
Olive Snyder
Mabel Spayde
May Belle Stark
Mary Sumjuny
Mary Zell
Evelyn Zimmerman
Richard Nelson
Dillon Putt
Miss Maud Bearinger
Scott’s
Ady
Fire Co Auxiliary names committees for June convention
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lititz Fire Company set committees for the June 8 convention. Members oversee kitchen duties and items like coffee and bread, with Ruth Eshleman chairing the decorating committee. A 50 cent roast beef dinner is planned, with about 150 attendees expected at the Fire House. The annual festival follows on June 15 and volunteers are urged to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz Fire Company
Mas
Wm. Sturgis
Otis Sturgis
Alice Fasnacht
Ralph Walters
Reedy
Horace Sturgis
Emory Wagner
Jacob Eshleman
Becky Wonder
Ruth Eshleman
Linden Hall Gym Exhibition Prepares for May Events
Linden Hall gym class directed by Miss Graham staged a fine exhibition on Monday evening. Attendees came from New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Lancaster. Preparations for the Annual Swimming Meet on May 20 and the May Day Festival on Memorial Day are underway. The May Queen has been chosen but will be revealed on Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Hall
Miss Graham
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Lancaster
Birth of Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Lutz
Mr and Mrs John Lutz of Lancaster announce the birth of a daughter. The couple formerly resided in Lititz and welcome the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lutz
Lancaster
Lititz
Brunnerville School Closes for 1928 29 Term
The Brunnerville Secondary School closed on Thursday ending the 1928 29 term with an average attendance of 44 and an overall attendance rate of 95 percent. Perfect attendance honors go to Ruth Bradley Miriam Buchter Kathryn White Miriam White Ruth Wentling Harriet Strickler Abram Strickler Richard Stevens Harl Nissley Howard Earhart Violet Kauffman Amma Hackman Verona Rickert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunnerville
Ruth Bradley
Miriam Buchter
Kathryn White
Miriam White
Ruth Wentling
Harriet Strickler
Abram Strickler
Richard Stevens
Harl Nissley
Howard Earhart
Violet Kauffman
Amma Hackman
Verona Rickert
Rothsville
Pauline Young
Carrie Hackman
Wilbur Hoffer
Eugene Lutz
Elizabeth Gibbel l
J. H. Kauffman
Hamburg
James George
Manheim
Mary Hackman
Dorothy Madlem
Lititz
Christ Landis
Catherine Habecker
David Buch
Pine Hill
Andrew Shissler
Ruth
Elmer Hershey
John Demmy
Edwin Keith
Jewel Rose
Lancaster
Harvey Kline
Joe Kline
Lincoln
Priscilla Boyd
Menno Eberly
Henry Stevens
Charles Nutto
Meno Brubaker
Adam Bollinger
McCullen
Pentyn
Students' League to Present Unique Service Here
A traveling group from the Students' League of Many Nations will perform at the Moravian Sunday School Chapel next Tuesday at 7 30 PM. The group, from Johnson City N Y, travels in six large buses with scenery and costumes to spread a Christian message. They previously performed at Ephrata and will appear in Manheim on the 13th before Lititz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Students’ League of Many Nations
Gether
Johnson City
Lititz
Ephrata
Manheim
Tire Breaks Man's Finger In Garage Accident
John Steffy of the Lititz Springs Garage is nursing a broken finger on his right hand after a tire he was removing from a car rear rebounded to strike his third finger on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steffy
Lititz Springs
Kissel Hill Sale Promises Wide Bargain Lineup
A community sale at Kissel Hill features bedroom suite extension table refrigerator gas stove porch swing wardrobe chairs dishes window frames porch posts and more. Fisher's Store on E Main St displays a large chicken house and other items for Saturday's event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher's
E. Main St
Kissel Hill
Merger of Lititz Chamber and League Defeated
The proposed merger of the Lititz Chamber of Commerce and the Young Men's Business League was defeated at a special Tuesday night meeting. Despite plans for a unified body, 12 and then 6 negative votes on successive ballots blocked the merger, leaving Lititz with two separate groups to manage industrial and welfare efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz Chamber of Commerce
Young Men’s Business League
Business League
League
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Lititz
Mother's Day Program by Alexander Mack Bible Class
The Alexander Mack Bible Class of the Brethren Church presents a Mother's Day program on Sunday at 7:30. The event features a song service led by Mrs. Harry Reidenbach, devotions by Mrs. J. M. Dietrich, a welcome by Bert Reidenbeach, readings by Miss Mary Neidermanmyer, and performances by the Ladies Quartette, Male Chorus, and recitations by Miss Hilda Gonder and Miss Edith Peiffer. Rev. Howard Merkey of Manheim delivers an address with a male quartet closing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Mack
The
Brethren Church
Harry Reidenbach
J. M. Dietrich
Bert Reidenbeach
Mary Neidermyer
R. W. Gonder
Hilda Gonder
Edith Peiffer
Howard Merkey
Manheim
Delphian Club Meets In Lititz Chapter Meeting
The Lititz Delphian Chapter met at Mrs. W. R. Sammel's home with ten members present. Topics from the Delphian Quarterly covered timely subjects and refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned for Friday evening May 17 at Mrs. P. F. Snyder's Sprace Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz Delphian
W. R. Sammel
Delphian Quarterly
P. F. Snyder
Sprace Street
House Moved for Plant Expansion on Front Street
The Seather house on Locust Street, sold to the Animal Trap Company, was moved to the north side of E Front Street to clear space for plant enlargement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Seather
Locust Street
Animal Trap Company
E. Front Street
Engagement Announced for Ruth Charles to James Pyott
Mr and Mrs Wm Campbell announce the engagement of their granddaughter Ruth Charles to James Pyott. The couple were celebrated at a Tuesday card party at the Campbell home where prizes went to Kathryn Seaber Guy Nicholas and Joe Dunlevy. No wedding date is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Campbell
Ruth Charles
James Pyott
Noah Eberly
Guy Nicholas
Bill Fasnacht
al, Hafer
Joe Dunlevy
Jim Pyott
Kathryn Conlon
Dorothy Conlon
Kathrine Seaber
Eve Seaber
Roy Gruneneberger
Kathryn Seaber
Lititz Tabernacle Sold to Local Bible Classes
The Lititz tabernacle used by the Neighbour Evangelistic Campaign last November and December has been sold by the local committee. The buyers are the Young Men's and Adult Bible classes of the United Brethren Church who will dismantle the structure starting this evening. The classes total about 80 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Travelers Near and Far Visit Lititz Friends and Relatives
A long list of residents and visitors is reported with numerous journeys and calls. Names include Mrs. Samuel Fisher, Mr. Landis Fisher, and Olga Beckler, plus travelers from Harrisburg Elizabeth New Jersey Millersville and Philadelphia. Activities span weekend visits, posts, and upcoming study plans in Europe.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Dengate
Spruce St
Lititz Fire Co
Brownstown
Fire Co. Auxiliary
Students’ League
C.of C
Business Group
Delphian Club
Lititz Tabernacle
Samuel Fisher
Landis
Olga Beckler
Jesse Honeycutt
Elizabeth
Harry Eschbach
Eli Hertzler
Millersville
B. B. Hertzler
B. Frank Miller
Fannie Greider
W. H. Muth
John
John Hayes
Saranac Lake
John Muth
Parsons School of Applied Arts
New Yok City
Europe
France
Italy
Clarence Bassford
Jack
Miles
Annapolis
Bassford
Lillie Rudy
Richard Snyder
Moravian College
Bethlehem
John Taylor
Alvin Etter
Lou Seiple
Middletown
Ellen Leib
Frank V. Kieckner
L. C
Winfield Wilson
Wilmington
Cal
Baltimore
Harold Kissinger
Walter Jenkins
Robert
Geo. Granenberer
Morris Madeira
Theodore Madeira
West Chester
Julia Sturgis
Jennie Watson
Stonehurst
M. L. Steiner
Delaware County
N. D. Sturgis
Lincoln Park
G. L. Calvert
Ruth Weichsel
Hiram Frederick
J. L. Hertz
du Pont Gardens
Alice Bard
Alvin R. Keller
James Rader
Emma Audenried
Elaine
Thomas Cowling
Easton
Francis Rader
Thomas Kissinger
Cedar Street
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