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Lititz Record

Location

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

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Mother's Day Observed With Special Church Programs

Mothers Day services were held in Lititz churches. In the Moravian Church Edwin B. Searles spoke at the evening service and carnations were given to all mothers. In United Brethren Church Mrs Harry McCreary led the morning service with several readings duets and a quartet. St Pauls Lutheran noted poems and prayers with carnations for the oldest and youngest mothers. Evangelical Congregational observed a morning galogue and evening program with flowers for all mothers.

Lititz Edwin B. Searles Lancaster Esther Misch Junder United Brethren Church Irs Harry McCreary Young People’s Group J. C. H. Light Chester “Martin Martha Martin Fathee McCreary Kathryn Gitbel Cora Davidson Rhoda Nagle Ethel Wike Edith Wertsch Lillian McCreary Helen Steffy Kathryn Gibbel Davidson Nagle Wike and Wertsch Harry Wertsch Ellis Spickler St. Pauls Lutheran Church B. MM Leaman Joseph K. Donat Whitflet Jed Warren Diehm Thomas Maharg Mother Hettie Habecker W. Dussinger Evangelical Congregational Church John Graybill Harvey Hershey

Obituary Philip G. Gorton of Hertford Connecticut

Philip G. Gorton 67 of Hertford Conn died Thursday morning at home after a stroke and relapse. He was a director of the Animal Trap Co and connected with the Connecticut General Life Insurance Co in Hartford. Survived by his brother, two sisters, and a niece and was buried Sunday at Zealock in Hartford.

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Catherine Ann Risser Miss Catering Dies at 69

Catherine Ann Risser 69 known as Ann Risser died Thursday night at the Asted Zion Home near Lillis from complications of diseases. She is survived by three sisters Mrs. Peter Longenecker Mrs. Mary Hoover and Mrs. Harry Shearer. Services were Sunday afternoon at 1 15 at Mrs Shearer’s home and 2 at Risser's Church near Elizabethtown with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Catering Ann Risser Asted Zion Lillis Peter Longenecker Campbbellson Mary Hoover Fuebaron Harry Shearer Shearer

Death Notice of Benjamin F. Goodman 78

Benjamin F. Goodman 78 died at home on East Main Street last Wednesday evening after a six week illness. He was a farmer and resided in Lancaster area until recently living with his daughter Mrs Bertha Evans. His wife Alice Weikel preceded him in death 38 days. Survived by son Howard of Lancaster, daughter Mrs Evans, and sister Mrs Harry M Buel of Lancaster. Services Sunday at the home and Lancaster Reformed Commonite Church. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Seck Bros funeral directors.

Benjarsiy F. Goodman East Main Street Lanaster Bertha Evans Alice Weikel Beord Howard Lancaster Hvans

Infant dies after brief illness in Lexington

J Raymond Clair aged 1 month 9 days, son of the late Lizzie, died at 8 80 o clock Saturday from bronco pneumonia at the home of grandparents Mr and Mrs Harvey Clair in Lexington. Burial was Sunday afternoon at 1 0 P M in the U B Church cemetery Neffsville.

J. Raymond Clair Lizzie Again Harvey Clair Lexington U. B. Church Aotery Neffsville

David L Hess 85 Dies at Neffsville Home

David L. Hess 85 died Tuesday at the Neffsville Home from complications of diseases. He was son of the late John and Elizabeth Hess and is survived by several children including Mrs Anna Lancaster Ida Hess Philaia Mrs Ada Soule Myra K and Elmer K and John K in Lancaster.

David L. Hess Neffsville John and Elizabeth Idis Hess Anna E. P. Lancaster Ida H. Hess Philaia Ada Soule Neffs Home Myra K Elmer K Lancaster John K

Obituary Notice for Sister Dr Amelia L Hess

Services for Sister Dr Amelia L Hess of Philadelphia will be held at the Neffs ville Home this afternoon at 1 30 and at Landis Valley Mennonite Church at 2 o clock standard times Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. She was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.

Taster Amelia L. Hess Philadelphia Christian and Missionary Alijanse Choy Neffsville Landis Valley

Hotel Manager Resigns at General Sutter

William H. Mills, manager, resigns at Friday board meeting with May 16 release, saying hotel project is launched and he wishes to pursue other activities. Rey H. Wagner of Debanon named as new manager to take charge Saturday, while Mills family will stay in Lititz until school year ends.

Wiliam H. A.mills Rey H. Wagner Debanon Jas Wager

Warwick Grange Meeting Recap at Rothaville High

Warwick Grange met Monday in Rothaville High School with large attendance. John Galbreath led the meeting and reports from the Legislative Committee were read. The program included Grange etiquette, Mother’s Day history, songs and recitations, with questions on household help and a planned May 7 program on flowers.

Warwick Grate Rothaville John Galbreath Legislative Committee Mead B. L. Miller Jehan Brackaxt Dads Margaret Galbraath Lincoln Stauffer Juan Galbresih Marcella Stanier Flora Hgh The Grange

Stauffer Bros Meat Market Opens at East Main Corner

Stauffer Bros Meat Market will open today in the former Stedman Grocery Store room at East Main and Cedar Streets. The public is invited for inspection tonight and the store will begin business tomorrow morning.

Stauffer Bros. Meat Market Stedman Grocery East Main and Cedar Sts

Chester Leicey Wins Two Prizes in Local Contest

Chester Leicey holds ticket 8089 earning a free tire at Lititz Springs Garage. Calendar 578 wins $2.50 in dry cleaning and pressing services from Long the Cleaner.

Chester Leicey Lititz Springs

Linden Hall Alumnae Spring Meeting At General Sutter Hotel

The Linden Hall Alumnae Association Lititz unit will hold a spring meeting and luncheon at the General Sutter Hotel next Thursday evening at 6 30. The notice notes an eye clinic with Horton Optician offering exams and glasses at reasonable prices from 9 a m to 8 p m closed Mondays.

Lititz Linden Hall Alumnae Association General Sutter Hotel Horton, Optician Lincoln

Local Social Notes Relate Many Weekends and Visits

Mrs. Martha Iuchener travels to Woburn Massachusetts to spend time with her daughter and family. Numerous guests and visitors fill weekends with dinners trains and church meetings as families from New Brunswick Philadelphia Harrisburg Scranton and Lancaster share visits and travel.

Martha Iuchener Woburn Mass Charles P. Wellman Elia Buch Francis ©. Grosh Philadelphia Maple Street Samuel Nass Wilhomeport Emma Grosh Plainfield N. J Spruce Street R. H. Light Carolyn Jane Barbara Loulet New Brunswick N. J J. C. Hh. Light Raymond Jenkins Washington, D. C George Grunenberger Walter Jenkins Bobby George B.raezer General Synod of the Reformed Church Harrisburg Esther Seaman Child’s New York City Frank Wheaman Lillian Byenesses N. B. Ieaman Wihner Romigs Minervz Romig iLincoln Mir Wearyne

Pickard Family to Open Stevens Amusement Season

Stevens Amusement Service will open the 1931 season with the Pickard Family WJZ Radio Artists at Stevens on May 22 28 24 30 and 31. The act features Dad Ma Bub Ruth and Ann six year old sensation at the microphone. Denver Band appears May 28 and Washington Band May 24 with shows at 7 P M Saturday and 2 15 P M Sunday. All times standard.

Stevens Amusement Service, Inc Stevens Pickard WJZ Middle West East South Fof Dad Bubb Ruth Ann Denver Washington Band Annville Pickards

Brethren Male Chorus to Present Program at St John’s Brickerville

The Brethren Male Chorus will give a musical program Sunday evening at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Brickerville. The concert begins at 7 30 Daylight Time and all are invited to attend.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Brickerville Brethren St. Paul’s

Church notes outline services and events for coming week

Notices list a Moravian travelogue sermon by Rt. Rev B S Crosland and a Mothers and Daughters banquet at United Brethren Church next Tuesday at 6 30. Campers fund drive at St Pauls Lutheran School, plans for a red letter day at United Brethren, missionary speaker Rev Clarence Swavely at Penryn and Emynavel Lutheran churches, Moravian Women meeting, Cotton Blossom Singers concert at United Brethren, Moraian Tome Association annual meeting with reports and refreshments.

Mothers’ and Daughters United Brethren Church A. G. Spangler Campbell Town

Lodge Meetings and Dance Notice in Lancaster Malta Order

Lodge On Daylight Time due to time change announces Thursday meetings at 7 20 P M Daylight Time. Saturday a Lancaster County Malta Dance at Malta Temple with no admission charge and dancing from 8 80 P M. Zem Siesta No 77 will hold a May 22 meeting at 8 P M in Malta Temple Lancaster. all members urged to attend.

White Dove Commandery Knights of Malta Malas Lancaster County Malta Lancaster Zem Zem Siesta Princess of

Women’s Institute Gathered at Moravian Chapel

A joint institute brought together Manheim Hast Petersburg and Lititz W. C. T. U. members in the Moravian Sunday School Chapel. Mrs Mary Harris Armour spoke on Woman's Word To The Wise and the program pleased attendees. East Petersburg to host the next institute with Mrs Hurst elected president and Mrs Wassier secretary.

Manheim Hast Petersburg Lititz W Helen Wassier H. Metzlar

Garden Spot Post to Discuss Poppy Sale Meeting

The Woman's Auxiliary of Garden Spot Post 56 American Legion will meet at the Post Home tonight to plan the annual Poppy Sale around Memorial Day. Nominations for officers for the coming year will be made. attendance is urged.

Woman's Auxiliary of Garden Spot Post American Legion Post Home

Lodge Members Attend Evangeli cal Church Service

Members of Lititz Lodge No. 1050 LO. OF. F. will attend the Evangelical Congregational Church Sunday evening as a group to hear a special sermon by the Rev. H. J. Kline. The service starts at 7 30 o'clock.

Lititz Lodge No. 1050 LO. O. F Evangelical Congregational Church H. J. Kline

Local Notes From Lititz and Surrounding Areas

Community minutes report the Adult Bible Glass of St John s Lutheran Bricker ville hosting a meeting at Elser Ger hart s home. Births hospitalizations and recoveries are listed along with pantry sales and Rotary reports from Harrisburg to Lititz and Drumore.

Linden Hall Notes Vesper talk and tea at Linden Hall

Reverend J C H Light spoke at the Linden Hall Seminary vesper service on Sunday. Post Graduates hosted a tea for Seniors Monday from 3 to 5 pm in the Music Room, with Mrs F W Stengel and Mrs Avis Stengel pouring. The graduates gave $100 for the Seniors class memorial. Monday evening the Sophomores presented the play The Adventures of Grandpa.

J. C. H. Light United Brethren Church Linden Hall Seminary F. W. Stengel Avis Stengel Grandpa

May Day preparations brighten Springs Park setting

Town readers are invited to observe High School May Day at Springs Park where park cleanup, new light poles and a flower garden are under way. A letter-writing plea urges motorists to oppose the amended Vehicle Code requiring inspection before license tags, arguing it will raise costs and curb essential travel.

Springs Park Rnad

Delphian Club Meets at Miss Reidenbach Home

The Delphian Club gathered Friday evening at Miss Mary Reidenbach’s home with fourteen members and one guest. Topic was Nineteenth Century Fiction. readings and surveys were presented by several members. The final meeting of the season will be next Thursday for officer elections and other business.

Delphian Club Mary Reidenbach W. Muth Norman Badorf M. Bricker E., Bueh F. Gibbel Mary Hichener W. K. Lockhart

Life's Problems Talk At Lancaster Youth Meeting

Mrs. Mary Longenecker spoke on Meeting Life's Problems On A Christian Basis at the regular monthly gathering of the Young People's Council of District No. 9 Lancaster County Sunday School Association. Miss Betty Martin led with St. Paul's Lutheran Sunday School members aiding devotions.

Mary Longenecker Young People’s Council of District No Lancaster County Sunday School Association Betty Martin St. Paul’s Lutheran Sunday School Margaret Saunders Kathryn Zimmerman Bernice Dengler Souders Charles Zartman

Run Down At Neffsville Vehicle Collision Report

Frank Rhoads of Armstrong Manor Lancaster R D 2 was struck while crossing Lititz pike Meffsville and admitted to General Hospital with fractures to left leg and arm and a deep scalp wound. Driver A F Hoege Weatherly Carbon County said rain caused confusion and he swerved too far.

Lititz Pike Meffsville Frank Rhoads Armstrong Manor Lancaster R. D General Hospital A. F. Hoege Weatherly Canbon County

May Day Pageant Climax Marks Youth Week Events

Lititz Youth Week closes toward climax with the May Day Pageant Robin Hood at Springs Park. Rain delayed the marble contest to 3:30 PM today. The pageant features Maid Marion Queen of the May and a cast listing many local youths and groups with open schedule for Elocution, Vocal Music, and other contests.

Lititz Springs Park Robin Hood Merry Dale Castle Fitzwalter Forest of Sherwood England Sherwood Robin Maid Marion Margaret Miller Daniel Light King Richard Henry Sturgis Little John Howard Burkhart Much Richard Rader Allan-a-Dale Robert Posey Friar Tuck John Hertz Elvin Geltz Carl Helman Woodrow Neidermyer Helen Hershey Esther Smith Cleo Himmelberger Loretta Mellinger Ethel Miller Florence Steffy Winifred Keener Ruth Keehn Geneve Kopp Emma Long Dorothy Owen Anna Pfautz Elizabeth Pfautz the Sheriff’s Men Charles Regennas Russel Seaber Wilbur Wagaman Gabriel Weaver Monroe Wike Frank Worder Lester Kemper John Huber Wilmer Eby Forest Dennis Franklin Kopp Charles Kopp Eloise Mearig Viola Schmuck

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