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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
9
Registry assessors begin this week registering voters in the boroughs and townships. They must finish by May 27 and visit every dwelling to record each qualified elector with name, address, and politics if stated. If voters are absent a certificate of enrollment is left for return. Copies of lists will be posted at polling places for public inspection by May 27.
Harrisburg reports say Governor Earle faces pressure from farmers and consumers to fulfill two Democratic milk pledges. He has power via the new Milk Control Board to raise farmers’ prices by a cent per quart and cut consumer costs by a cent per quart, but critics doubt any real action will occur.
I F Bomberger bakes in Sturgis building on Main. Springs Park Committee orders 30 lawn settees. A drugstore music box auction goes to Emlin Hogendohler. A sink hole opens in front of John Bollinger’s home after heavy rains. A cow calfs heavy at over 100 pounds. Community notes urge more park space and lament graveyard use by Sunday crowds. Dr Elmer Evans to start practice at J H Achey’s residence. Jacob P Beck returns from the west. Seaber Grube mill fire nearly razed by sparks. Adam Hambright helps. Married H Yocum and Miss Louis Yetter wed at bride’s parents’ home. Yorum buys a Hudson automobile. Eliza beth Groff estate sale May 21. W Grosh books picnics for Spring Grounds. Lightning hits a locust tree near Bushong's Rome home. Loercher finds odd two-eyed chicken yield. Fasnacht buys cocoa beans in NY for 45000 dollars. Meily injured in box machine accident. Sunday School starts at Kissel Hill Church with new officers. Joseph Herr elected superintendent. Parks to open barber shop in old moving picture showroom. Reedy enjoys Maryland visit. sings at G A R service. Out-of-town guests visit Lititz and Brunnerville. High school graduation set for May 25 with Linden Hall ceremony. list of graduates includes Hershey, Adams, Heagy, Brookmyer, Neidermyer, Bruckhart, Heilman, Bender, Lane, Stauffer, Leaman, Koffroth, Bender, Meisey, Kissinger, Buch, Ritchie, Miller, Regennas. Anna Lane to recite. Ada Leaman to sing.
Twenty five years ago Charles Leercher, manager of the local baseball team, secured players Doremus the pitcher Rudy catcher Carpenter first base Leercher second Wagner shortstop Spickler third. The infant department children sang at Miss Ella Buchs fiftieth birthday and visited her home after Sunday exercises.
Citizens recall his pledge of cheaper milk while farmers demand higher prices. The Governor will not sit on the Milk Central Board as he promised.
A 1865 U S patent for a streamlined train by Samuel R Calthrop Roxbury Mass foreshadowed modern high speed rail and revealed that early adoption profits were scarce. The Inventors Foundation notes many profits come from everyday durable items while acknowledging wind resistance shaped by streamlined design.
A local survey seeks stamp collectors in town with sign up for years in the hobby. The Post Office reports 5000 of the Connecticut Tercentenary stamps issued, about 500 remain, and one collector bought 4000 for 120 dollars. The sale emphasizes plate blocks and covers, with many stamps priced above the six cent airmail minimum.
Correspondence to E. F. Bauer Jr at Conestoga notes a six and three quarter size item for those considering joining the parade.
Local residents host calls and visits including Miss Mae Shissler and Miss Paulina Young. The Moravian Home Association plans its annual meeting in the home parlors at 7 30 tomorrow evening. Albert W. Fritz is nominated for Akron postmaster by President Roosevelt.
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