Post Office Notice from Lititz Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
13
Entry filed at Lititz Pennsylvania noting Second Class Matter status for mail processing and distribution.
Lititz High School earns the All American Honor Rating from the National Scholastic Press Association for the Pretzelette. The paper is produced after school with staff work funded by ads and subscriptions, highlighting practical journalism education.
A Jersey group seeks 100000 or 200000 from Farm Credit Administration to reseed damaged oyster beds after severe winter ice. They argue oystermen are underwater farmers, while officials debate whether oyster grounds count as farms and if the borrowers qualify.
The Lititz American Legion funded free ambulance service and sponsors the twilight baseball league. It provided relief during depression era worries by offering entertainment that diverted attention from layoffs and food lines. This year many are employed part time, and fans expect continued local interest in the games.
Saturday market saw some vegetables and produce with butter at 28 cents a pound and eggs 21 cents a dozen. Garber creamery added an ice machine to cool rooms, while Henry Greek became special park police to deter property damage. Incidents included residents losing pet birds, a brush fire scare, trout catches, and a memorial project funded by William Dixon’s will. Memorial Day plans and local business shifts also noted.
The item notes a theft of Henry Pineman from Buck's tobacco warehouse and a cow rescue from a cistern at John Welter's property. Dirt was tossed back into the hole and the cow was pulled out with a rope as the scene was addressed by onlookers. W J Appel announced the opening of a jewelry store in the former Hartrantt location once held by T A Keack.
The Visiting Nurse Association and Welfare Federation announce a Crippled Children Clinic at General Hospital on June 27, 1934, led by Dr. J J Rugh of Philadelphia. Registration for all eligible children under eighteen must be completed by June 25 at Penn Square and West Street, with no late entries.
Last Monday evening a group of students and teachers attended a recital by contralto Rose Bampton at Hensel iat F & M College Lancaster. It marked the third in a Lancaster Canee Association series. Earlier, Atengel led riders to the Cornwall Bake Pamping Station for a hot breakfast after arrival.
At the Geography Council organization meeting for Lancaster City and County held at Millersville State Teachers College Miss Mae G Haverston was chosen secretary and Miss Anna Bull treasurer. Elizabeth Merr president and Arthur A Hackman vice president lead the four member city and county boards.
The Lancaster Automobile Club will hold activities in Quarryville on Friday evening May 18 at 7 40 pm in the social hall of the Church. A musical program and officer reports will be followed by discussions on motorist matters. Admission is free.
A community gathering records Miss Lois Diehm's nineteenth birthday on May 12 and Miss Lois Biemesderfer's May 15. Numerous relatives from Penryn Elm Brunnerville and Farmersville joined festivities and extended weekend visits across multiple households. Arlene Galehach underwent surgery at Lancaster General Hospital while Paul Hoffer and family moved from the Brubaker home in Farmersville.
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