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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
4
A handwritten-era report notes the army plans to train deaf or devocalize mules to mute the donkeylike bray as a potential security measure. The piece jokes that while the bray could betray troop positions, the mule’s kicking power remains essential to its usefulness, even as age dulls the animal’s voice.
The Lancaster Automobile Club at its monthly meeting decided to pursue court action to challenge the Columbia turnpike toll with injunction proceedings likely. The club contends the Conestoga Traction Company lacks legal toll authority and blocks state and county efforts to free the road. The matter was referred to the club solicitor for prompt action after the annual schad supper at Wertz's hotel and a band hall gathering in Washingtonboro.
Lititz showcases epitomized lawn care and flowers as residents invite visitors to inspect yards. Notable displays include H J Pierson’s expansive shrubbery and trees, Geldomridge’s white blooms, Ruth’s garden, and Moravian church rhododendrons in full bloom.
J M Bomberger built a very commodious barn on the store property premises. Mr and Mrs Charles Klopp of Richland were guests of John Krumbine and family Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clayton Nestleroth visited Mr and Mrs Samuel Bomberger on Sunday. Mr and Mrs J M Bomberger visited Adam Long and family near Lititz on Sunday. Mr and Mrs I W Singer and Mr and Mrs S H Yocum visited Mr L Risser and family at Hammer Creek on Sunday. John Krumbine now owns a Ford. Alvin Hartman, son of Jonas Hartman, who was heading to France, remains at Camp Lee Virginia.
Rothsville Notes reports the Rothsville Fire Company held a meeting to plan a future social event. It lists local residents visiting, military leaves, band engagements, a high school teacher returning home, a family at McCall's Ferry, a hospital appendix operation improving, and a marriage at the Adams home to Clayton Cammins of Talmage with a reception for about forty guests.
Lexington locals report Wm Todd and family of Kissel Hill visiting Elmer Todd and family. Jacob Shultz and wife went to Akron to see son Samuel. Harry Sheaffer and wife from Manheim visited Linnaeus Firestone family. John Singer and wife enjoyed Sabbath with Hiram Meek in Lititz. Roy Singer from Hershey spent Saturday with his parents. John Singer’s family and John Brubaker of Weidmannville visited Martin Musser’s family. Sunday school begins at 9 am this Sunday. Martin Musser lost a fine horse last week to lockjaw.
Reports from Brownstown and vicinity describe a public sale of shoots at D B Killian's hotel last Saturday afternoon. Community activity included Red Cross canvassing for a second drive, a well attended district Sunday school convention at U K church, and a Red Cross parade seen in Lancaster. Local visits included Charles Slair and Melvin Myer at Camp Meade, Samuel Richwine and family visiting W E Pierce, and Mrs Elmira Asmus funeral in West Reading drawing a large crowd.
The Elizabeth Township School Board set the annual tax rate at 4 mills and plans to announce the coming term’s teachers on May 31. Vacancies exist and applications are invited. Pay ranges from $55 to $70 per month.
Rothsville mourns William L. Uhlig who died at home of acute indigestion after a 15 minute illness aged 36 years 9 months 10 days He was active in local bands and civic groups survived by mother Rosa two brothers and two sisters The funeral at 1 30 p m today and 2 p m Rothsville Lutheran church Rev F A Weichsel will officiate Other items note deaths of Silas W Shultz 83 of Lancaster and Harner Burkey 28 Elizabethtown killed at Middletown aviation plant plus community notices on a Christian Endeavor convention and two cent government post cards for soldiers.
Community notes highlight a high school team’s strong showing at Lebanon grounds despite a relay loss. Commencement program at the Reformed church impressed with Prof Gardenier’s address. Reformed Missionary Society meeting featured Dr T W Miller’s California trip. Baker Wm M Smith reports growing bread demand. Rev Robert Mock ordained at Gettysburg Seminary. Engineer Shhaub of Harrisburg toured Heidelberg Township Water Co reservoir. Memorial Day picnic for Red Cross planned at Fountain Park.
John Wissler found an engraved engagement ring in a flower pot. C Wm Grosh identified it as the ring of his late parents Samuel and Amanda Kramer Grosh, who had lost it early in their marriage. The owner returned the ring, and Grosh gratefully received this cherished keepsake.
A railroad official says no excursions to any Philadelphia and Reading railroad points are booked this summer. Spare equipment is needed to haul troops and government material to shipyards and industries. If unchanged, popular trips to West Point seashore Gettysburg and more may be canceled.
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