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Lititz Record

Location

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1932

Page

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District 9 Session At Eden Saturday

The 28rd annual convention of District No. 9 Lancaster County Sunday School Association will be held Saturday afternoon and evening in Grace Reformed Church Eden. Notable speakers include Rev. John G. Hershey and Rev. J. Harold Mumper with a banquet at Eden Fire Hall and an evening address by Prof. Nevin C. Harney on leadership.

Lancaster County Sunday School Association Lititz Warwick Elizabeth Manheim Grace Reformed Church Eden W. C. Pugh East Petersburg John G. Hershey God J. Harold Mumper Grace Church School Eden Fire Hall Nevin C. Harney Neffsville U. B Young People’s Division W. L. Jacoby Elmer Gerhart Earl Brian H. C. Seldomridge Chiligens Sara Jenkins Alfred L. Douple Herbert Heitshu Paul P. Bushong Christian Educcation James A. Seaber Virginia Grosh Elser Gerhart

Ushers Sponsor Camp Aid and Choir Social Evening

Ushers Association of St Pauls Lutheran Church funded a camp expense for a boy and hosted a social for the Junior and Young Peoples Choirs. OQ. EK. Bushong presided with Chas. H. Zartman, praise for Miss Zimmerman Habecker and Grace Sesseman. Erla Stuka led a scripture and songs followed by thanks for Mary Longenecker’s choir work. Refreshments and games followed.

Ushers Association of St. Pauls Lutheran Church OQ. EK. Bushong Grace Sesseman Mary Longenecker Association

Illustrated Lecture by Rev A D Thaeler in Moravian Chapel

The Rev A D Thaeler of the First Moravian Church New York City will present an illustrated lecture next Wednesday evening at the Moravian Sunday School Chapel titled The Great Commission and How the Moravian Church Obeyed. The Dorcas Class of St Pauls Lutheran will hold a clam sale Saturday in the church with clams 50 cents per dozen. Ad Harris Lititz Pa promotes shoe prices drop for the entire family at small cost.

A. D. Thaeler D.D First Moravian Church New York City Dorcas St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Harris Lititz

Local residents share weekend visits and church activities

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Haines and others spent the weekend at Washington and with friends in Elizabeth and Mifflin County. Rotary attendees from area households traveled to a Washington convention, while several couples and single residents were noted visiting Millersville, Linden Hall Seminary events, and family stays in nearby towns.

Pr T A Meeting Tonight at High School Auditorium

The Parent Teachers Association holds its monthly meeting in the High School Auditorium at 8 p.m. Speaker is Harry D. Weller of the Rotary Home. Marimba selections by Mildred Young plus other music. Officers elected last month will be installed.

Parent-Teachers’ Association Harry D. Weller Rotary Home Mildred Young

Beulah Musser To Sail For France With Gold Star Widows

Mrs Beulah Musser of town will sail from New York on July 6 with a party of Gold Star Widows visiting graves in France. She travels with her son Richard a Lititz High School junior. They will tour France to the Italian border and return in August aboard the Leviathan after crossing on the President Harding.

Beulah Musser New York France Paris Harding

Moravian Missions 200th Anniversary Observance

Lititz Moravians mark two centuries of Moravian Missions with special services led by Rev. S H Gapp at 10 80 A M. A lovefeast and communion follow at 8 P M with an offering for foreign missions. The notice also includes an unrelated advertisement for Clover Herb Tea and Nerve Food.

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New Trinity E. C. Pastor Preaches First Sermon Here

Rev. D. P. Langsdorf, 56, incoming pastor of the Evangelical Congregational Church, preached introductory sermons to large crowds. He hails from Allentown where he held ministerial offices and led groups. Born in Herndon Pa, he was educated at Albright and Muhlenberg Colleges and previously served in Cresswell Reading and Lancaster. He has a wife and two sons and plans to move to Lititz next Tuesday.

Evangelical Congregational Church D. P. Langsdorf Allentown Allentown Ministerial Association G. E. Union Group of Longsdorf Herndon Albright College Muhlenberg College Cresswell Reading Lancaster Lancaster County Kenneth A Ilchester William Rev Lititz

Brubaker Reopens Milk Business in Lititz

i C Brubaker restarts retail milk operation at Spruce Villa Dairy in Lititz on Tuesday. J Clayton Brubaker, who ran the business 15 years ago, announces raw milk, tuberculin tested cows, state and local veterinary supervision, and electric fly screens. Joseph Mummert resumes milk delivery, inviting locals to inspect the dairy and place orders by phone for prompt service.

Spruce Villa Lititz J. Clayton Brubaker Joseph Mummert Brubaker

Warwick School Tax Rate Reduced From 12 To 10 Mills

The Warwick Township School Board cut the tax rate by two mills to 10 for the coming year while the per capita tax remains £3.00. Principal H. H. Bailey and most teachers were re-elected. only fifth grade Rothsville teacher Mrs Fry resigned.

Warwick Warwick Township School Board H. H. Bailey Fry Rothsville

Girl Hit By Car On Main Street Injures Scratched

Reba Keath 39 daughter of Mr and Mrs Webster Keath of East Main Street was struck by a car at Main Cedar streets. She suffered scratches and bruises and was taken to Dr J L Hertz for treatment. The incident occurred before school patrol duty began.

Reba Keath Webster Keath E. Main Street Ek, Main Cedar Streets D. L. Neff

Town AILIK Youth Week Climax Parade Sparked Pride

Town AILIK celebrates Youth Week with a grand parade climax on Saturday. The column notes Lowell Thomas denies a false claim about his first broadcast from the General Sutter Hotel and mentions local notables like Drum Major Marybelle Nissly and Brownstown sandwich man Bill Hart awaiting solo flight.

General Sutter Lowell Thomas Thomas Bir Tall Story Club Bill Hart Brownstown Bill

Mrs. Herr To Address Peony Show Group Tomorrow

Lancaster flower show officials announce that Mrs. Albert M. Herr will speak to the Tris Club Flower Show sponsoring group in the League rooms. The meeting moves from tonight to tomorrow night with tentative June 10 and 11 dates for the show. Fifteen members attended the recent League rooms gathering and organizers expect a successful debut.

Albert M. Herr Lancaster Tris Club Herr Tierr

Milton J Schlagenhaus Delivers Talk To Lititz Students

North eastern University Boston scholar Milton J Schlagenhaus will address Lititz students at an assembly next Wednesday morning on the topic Whats In A Name. The lecture aims to explore identity and naming as a social influence.

Milton J. Schlagenhaus Northeastern University Boston Lititz

May Queen Dances at Lititz May Day Celebration

Lititz Schools host a Colonial era May Day at Springs Park on Saturday May 21 starting at 3 PM. Sylvia Longenecker is Queen of the May with Esther Miksch Maid of Honor and a court of eight ladies plus Jester Mary Belle Nissley.

Lititz Springs Park Washington Elizabeth Garver Zeda Workman James H. Grim Sylvia Longenecker Esther Miksch Edith Pfautz Ann Hackman Irene Keener Beatrice Bomberger Helen Leed Jane Haines Annabelle Minnich Helen Snyder Mary Belle Nissley Miss Garber

Reverend H J Kline Farewell Party At Trinity Church

The Willing Workers Bible Class held a farewell surprise for Rev H J Kline at the parsonage last Friday. Kline, the set teacher, is being transferred to Annville. The program included games and refreshments after the event.

Willing Workers Bible Class Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church H. J. Kline Kline Annville

Senior Luther League Repeats Mr. Bob Play at St. Pauls

The Senior Luther League of St. Pauls Lutheran Church will present Mr. Bob again tomorrow evening in the lower Sunday School room. Admission is free but a silver offering will be taken for the Campers' fund. many who missed the first showing plan to attend a large turnout is expected.

Luther League St. Paul's Lutheran Church Bob League

Maurer Preaches at St Pauls Lutheran in Boonesboro Visit

Ill pastor kept from pulpit leading Rev. J. E. Maurer of Boonesboro Maryland to occupy the St. Pauls Lutheran Church pulpit on Sunday. The service was held due to the illness of Pastor J. Harold Mumper.

J. Harold Mumper St. Paul’s Lutheran Church J. E. Maurer Boonesboro, Md

Mothers and Daughters Banquet at United Brethren Church

A Mothers and Daughters Banquet will be held in the lower Sunday School room of the United Brethren Church this evening at 6 45. The Otterbein Guild will oversee the program. Watch for four specials at Harris Fullworth Store Lititz. Ads urge buying a piano at Young's Music House Lititz.

United Brethren Church Otterbein Guild Harris Fullworth Lititz

General Sutter Hotel Grows From Colonial Zum Anker Inn

Lititz has long welcomed travelers. The Zum Anker tavern, built in 1764 by the Lititz Moravian Congregation, became the ancestor of the General Sutter Hotel after a history of relocation and fire. The Wabank House, once run by James Butler, burned in 1872. a brick Springs Hotel followed, then remodeled in 1930 into the General Sutter Hotel.

Warren Newcomer Lititz Tulpehocken Broad Street Springs Hotel General Sutter Hotel

Community events and notices span meetings to graduations

Local items report a W C T U meeting at headquarters Monday at 7 30. Health Centre for babies opens May 18 at 8 in Moravian Sunday School Chapel. Walter Nooney spoke to Rotary on paper making. Lititz High Seniors finals May 26 27 others June 2 8. Mrs Salinda Badorf visits Elm. Miss Mary Steimmetz at Zion Home to Lancaster General Hospital. Hospital operations for Mrs Milton Miller of Penryn. Fire Co. baseball with York Old Timers this Saturday at Park Diamond. Lefty George and Norm Plitt to pitch. Mr and Mrs Frank Vierling visited. Dinner hosted for many from area at Alt house. Doreas Class clam supper at Fire House Saturday. Miss Gayle Arlene Smith and John Carlseidel receive Elkton license to wed. Millerstown S T College grads Susanna Pfautz Dorothy Ayres William Getz Mary Dichm. Woman's Missionary Society of Moravian Church meets 2 30 at Mrs Harry Becker's.

H. B. Gibbel Washington Miriam Russell Philadelphia John Geiz Millersville E. &. Hagen Bethlehem Linden Hall Seminary Linden Hall Francis Rader Forrest James Rader Thomas Cowling Finston Thomas Kissinger Ralph Anspach Coatesville S. Cedar Street Nellie Stevens Morrow Bollinger Three Springes Huntingdon County Edwimma Stevens William Glenn Ella Buch Akron Ohio Mary Byruckhart Buch Paul Diener H. C. Miller Jacob Koch Mary William Stoneback Easton W. B. Gochnauer Moravian Sunday School Walter Nooney Morgan Paper Co Rotary Lititz High School Salinda Badorf Moravian Sallie Kofroth Elm Mary Steimmetz Zion Lancaster General Hospital Milton Miller Penryn Wilson Scheneberger Fire Company York Old Timers York Andrew Althouse Walter Hiestand Eden Christ Myer Lancaster Lloyd Uhland Geraldine Sterling Hiestand Jack Rochester St. Paul's Litheran Sunday School Gayle Arlene Smith Town John Carlseidel Manheim Elkton Millersville State Teachers College Susanna H. Pfautz Dorothy Ayres William L. Getz Mary Dichm Woman's Missionary Society of the Moravian Church Harry Becker N. Cedar Street

Junior Class Wins Youth Week Crown

The Lititz High School junior class captured Youth Week with 127 percent of points, narrowly beating 8A and 8B classes after a recount. Sophomores led by 122 to 127 percent final tallies, with freshmen third and seniors strong in events and parades. James Yerger of 8A won the marble contest and county representation awaits. Trials in gym events and elocution honored top entries across grades.

Lititz High School Open Loase M. C. Demmy Valentine Kirby Arntz Miss Stevens James Yerger Lititz Lancaster City Robert Yerger Front St Elocution Mildred Gangner Elmore Byler Suzanne Flower Ida Posey Davis Adams Alma Noir Gladys Hoover Vivian Habecker Betty Gonder

Honor Roll Announced For Various Class Levels

The past quarter honor roll lists seniors Beatrice Bomberger Helen Warhart Edna Eby Adele Flower Mary Koch and Helen Leed. juniors Edith Diehm Ruth Dissinger Clyde Myer Warren Newcomer Dorothy Owen Kathryn Rolman Pauline Seibert Helen Snyder. sophomores Wilmer Eby Mildred Gangner John Hertz Jane Miller Lena Risser. freshmen Avrlené Bomberger June Byler Janet Eby Margaret Erline Helen Farrand Lillian Herr Chester Howard Edith Kreider Marion Rannels Mary Summy Monroe Whitcraft Evelyn Zimmerman Kenneth Shelley. 8th grade Arlene Demmy Mary Hickman Bertha Mishler Kathryn Peiffer Ruth Smith Lloyd Burkhardt Robert Gangner. 7th grade Ione Butterbaugh Arlene Ditzler Marcella Engle Helen Erline Evelyn Gonder Reba Hackman Dorothy Herr Pearl Keath Jane Keath Charlotte Minich Ida Summy Vera Wolfe John Brubaker Quentin Keath Lowell Reidenbaugh Robert Rosenberg George Smith.

Beatrice Bomberger Helen Warhart Edna Eby Adele Flower Mary Koch Helen Leed Edith Diehm Ruth Dissinger Clyde Myer Warren Newcomer Dorothy Owen Kathryn Rolman Pauline Seibert Helen Snyder Wilmer Eby Mildred Gangner John Hertz Jane Miller Lena Risser Avrlené Bomberger June Byler Janet Eby Margaret Er

Hess Church Reopens With All Day Services

Hess Meeting House resumes activities Sunday starting 9 A M with 1 PM and 6 30 PM services. Bishop N L Landis preaches in the morning, Amos Horst speaks, afternoon talks by Walter Lehman John K Charles and Bishop Henry Lutz, evening by Lehman and John W Weaver. Don’t neglect your child’s music. We have pianos at 25 dollars up.

Hess’ Meeting House N. L. Landis Amos Horst Walter Lehman Chambersburg John K. Charles Henry Lutz Mr. Lehman John W. Weaver Young’s Music House Lititz

Preacher Named for Lititz High Baccalaureate

The Rev. J. Harold Mumper of St. Paul's Lutheran Church will preach the Baccalaureate sermon to the Lititz High School graduating class on Sunday evening in the school auditorium. The full program will be announced later.

J. Harold Mumper St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Lititz High School

Births Announced for Ditzler Hall and Keller Families

Mr and Mrs Jacob Ditzler announce the birth of a son on Monday. Mr and Mrs Chester Hall announce the birth of a son on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Eugene Keller announce the birth of a daughter on.

Jacob Ditzler Chester Hall Eugene Keller

Pretzelette Earns High First Class Honor Rating

Lititz High School publication Pretzelette ranked Excellent by the National Scholastic Press Association. The paper garnered 800 of 1000 points, praised for news values and sources, with monthly printing in the RECORD Office. For men only, a clothing ad offers all wool suits at 12.50 from Harris Lititz.

Lititz High School Pretzelette National Scholastic Press Association United States Association Lititz Colenese Harris, Lititz Patd

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Dist. S. 5 Pr. T. A Horton Lincoln, Pa New Trinity E. C I. C. Brubaker AILIK Helen Kreidey Lititz High Marybelle Nissly Detroit WXYZ A. M. Herr Rev. Kline Rev. Maurer Young's Music House Hess
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