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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
6
The piece outlines Grun dy and campaign supporters across parties with emphasis on Grundy as a leading Pennsylvania figure. It notes polling open 7 to 7 in Lititz and lists Republican and Democratic ticket choices including U S Senate governor and judges. It mentions a Soldiers Memorial dedication tour stops in the county and local social visits.
The notary public commission of John G Hershey of Lititz was received at the Recorder of Deeds office in the Court House on Thursday.
Maurice Weidner states he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Mazie after leaving his home. The notice includes contact details for Walter S. Fry caulking painting and papering services at 1065 Broad St Lititz PA.
A Thursday evening birthday surprise celebrated Miss Edith Peiffer of Linden Street for her nineteenth birthday. Guests included Paul Eshenbaugh Vera Hoffer Nora Shank Hazel Holler and others from Elizabethtown Middletown Royersford Lebanon Lititz and Ephrata.
Col William McCain reports on the dedication ceremony for the Soldiers Memorial in Lititz. Professor Herbert Beck will speak, Senator Grundy will dedicate the shaft, and Rev George Raezer will deliver a benediction. The monument honors 110 Washington’s Army privates buried at the hospital site later used as the Moravian Sunday School Chapel. Ceremony plans include WKIG broadcast, traffic rerouting, and police aid. The 14 foot Vermont granite shaft, erected by E Diller Miller, cost $2000 funded by Congress through Griest. A 100 foot stone wall fronts the site with a bronze tablet and spread eagle emblem.
Robert B Biemesderfer was named postmaster at Penryn by the Post Office Department, succeeding the late Olivia J Weber who died in office. The appointment is effective immediately following his prior acting role.
Student celebration continues with a parade from Lititz High School through town to Springs Grounds for a track meet. The program lists winners in hobbies, crafts, art, sewing, domestic science and dresses, with sponsors the Lititz Rotary Club and school staff directing events.
The record lists numerous prize placements across Woodwork, Special items, and Furniture categories with winners such as Richard Neidermyer Clarence Pfeffer Howard Good and John Lehn. Elocution and Vocal contest results include Emma Hollinger Arlene Demmy Doris Furlow Trene Hertzler Ruth Girvin Margaret Posey William Stark Mildred Young Harold McCreary Lilian McCreary Pauline Rensehler and Mildred Gangwer.
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