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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1934
Page
9
Rooms of the school displayed good workmanship and patient teaching. Open House drew more than 1000 attendees, with widespread remark that standards have improved since the old days. The piece notes the contrast between past schooling and current student living environments.
Mr and Mrs William Pfantz announce the birth of a son William Glenn on Thursday May 17. The notice lists numerous local visitors and family gatherings across Penryn and surrounding areas including Jon a Manheim Hopeland Clay and Lititz with frequent mentions of McMullen Burkholder Kline Zell and Long families among others. The dense roster reflects community social life with many visits to the McMullen and Zell households and other local residences.
The Lititz graduation readers are told the worst has never come and to face future problems with courage and honesty. They are urged that many hardships ahead may arise yet will be solvable as others have solved them before.
Lititz observes Youth Week with strong school exhibits in wood work and domestic science. Pupils show growing mastery and high quality in craft, sewing, and overall student work, prompting judges to note fine finishes and skillful detail across displays.
Three seniors Lena Risser Pauline Renfschler and Patsy Mastromattico and sophomore Catherine Martin received Lancaster Automobile Club medals for outstanding service on the school safety patrols during the past year.
Freeman Sale Co appointed as permanent receivers for Stiffel. Myers and Engle filed a petition in court on Thursday to hold a public sale of the companys real estate. Judge Atlee set June 22 for a hearing. Real estate includes town buildings with a mortgage of 136000, four judgments totaling 4890.88 and tax liens of 1847.50.
From the Past May 27 1909 reports a Brickerville runaway injuring a wagon, local bank directors outline plans to open by June, and the Monarchs of Lancaster were set to play Lititz with rain checks promised. Memorial Day Whit Monday events, poultry show judging, church meetings, and school activities fill the week.
Fifty years ago on May 23 1884 Harry Smaith who ran the cigar and tobacco shop opposite the Springs Hotel sold the business to Henry L Oehme. Oehme planned to continue the tobacco enterprise along with his bar bearing venture. Large numbers of honey bees were noted in the area.
Plant sweet corn when frost danger passes with early mid and late varieties. Stagger plantings every two weeks through late June for continuous supply. Increase hive ventilation as bees swarm by elevating hive body and adding blocks under corners. Address foot and hip weakness in young turkeys from floor surfaces. Bush beans may need reseeding after cold snaps. space plants 3 to 4 inches apart in rows two feet apart for hand culture and 2.5 to 3 feet for horse cultivation.
A sequence of Sunday visits includes Elm and Lititz households with Weidler Kofroth Bomberger Diehm Nestleroth and Bachman families. Local residents travel to Marietta Uniontown Md Campbellstown Hershey and East Petersburg for gatherings and family time.
Sacred Heart Academy Lancaster seniors and undergraduates held a Sunday after noon May Queen ceremony. Miss Mary Dengate, a senior, wore a white organdy gown and led a court of honor from the academy entrance, with Rosary leaders Miss Lois Guiney and Miss Anna Hese Gundling guiding the procession through a flower strewn path to the decorated throne.
Public sale of Sandy Beach Park on the Oregon Pike was postponed due to lack of bids. The property was offered at sale by J. S. Krick.
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