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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
1
Excavation began Monday for a two story United Brethren Church school building on North Cedar Street. The brick limestone plan includes a basement social room and kitchen and separate rooms for each age group. When opened it will connect to the church auditorium and increase capacity beyond 600.
Two eighth grade students Jane Keith and Charles Hevener were honored at the morning assembly with American Legion medals for outstanding honor courage scholarship and leadership. The medals were presented by Frank M. Hunter commander of Garden Spot Post 56 American Legion, based on faculty and student recommendations.
Tendered shower hosted by Mrs. Ralph Stauffer at Mrs. E. B Deckert's home on Front and Locust Streets honored Miss Julia Owen of East New Street. Guests listed include Dorothy Roth and many others as the bride to be prepared for a June wedding with John Reifsnyder of town.
Lititz Wiech School Alumni Association will hold a public meeting next Thursday night in the high school and its annual banquet the following evening in the General Sutter. A fine program is being arranged.
Lititz High School will graduate 49 pupils in 1983 the largest class to date. The ceremony Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium combines class day and commencement with a Venetian stage set and Italian costumes. The class prophecy and related items will be featured, with gowns changing for the intermission.
Springs Garage at Broad and Marion Streets took over the local Chevrolet dealership on Tuesday afternoon and will handle sales and service. M Snavely, longtime Chevy dealer since 1928, becomes Pure Oil local dealer and will focus on gas oil and repairs at his North Broad Street site. The move surprised local auto circles. Springs Garage will also continue Buick sales and service and has Chevrolets on hand for demonstrations.
The Litite Parent-Teachers Association presented an opaque machine to Lititz schools to reproduce erect pictures on slides and in books. The front of East Main Street storefront was enhanced by removing two windows and adding a large center window with two smaller ones. Two telephones operators continued work without interruption. A Moravian Church group met Monday to hear John Math speak on Art Treasures of Paris.
Seven members of Lititz High School Senior Class entertained at the Lititz Rotary Club meeting in General Sutter Hall. Ruth Dissinger presented an opera titled King's Daughter, while Cleo Mimmelberger Ruth Godenaur William Dengler Thomas Maharg Robert Neidermyer and Warren Newcomer performed a pantomime The Coquette. Next week's club meeting is moved to Memorial Day at 630 PM from 615 PM with John G Hershey of town listed in the report.
Landowners report garbage and cans dumped on land at the corner of New and Locuss. Some residents have filled the area with ashes with the owner’s approval, but continuing dumping will lead to prosecution.
Harris & Co of Lititz Pennsylvania urges buyers to purchase ore and coal now as stock and prices are favorable for future profits. They warn against expecting instant recovery but cite current raw material markets as evidence of rising activity.
Memorial Day observes as a holiday with all stores, industries and banks closed. A Memorial Day parade will be held at o'clock in Lititz.
A rattled crowd watched a late evening game as the Red team edged a rival in a tense period. Officials noted 16 players involved with the home team holding a slim advantage through the final bell.
The Colored Ball Stars headline a 6:30 event on Front Street, aiming to outplay their rivals. Local organizers promote the game as a showcase of skill and pace with expected strong attendance.
War Veterans of Litta plan Memorial Day tribute with grave decorations in local and nearby cemeteries. A parade from the Tievion home to Moravian cemetery will start at 5:90 PM, with the Band of Lane and Jos A. Gebhart of Tamaqua delivering the keynote message at the veterans post home before disbanding.
The Linden Tall Show returns for its fourth year with morning and afternoon events at the campus. Entries include 18 in Jumping, 17 in an open class, 13 in a saddle class, and 19 in another division. Prof. A H Beekhes is noted in continuing coverage.
Three automobile drivers were arrested Sunday evening on South Broad Street by Kreider and Constable for reckless speeding. Warren Boyer Paul Hes tz BR Robe 5 haves of Lily Turner face fines. they appeared before Squire A M Shigsler with the next court date. The offense occurred between tic and 9 o clock as residents complained of high speeds near 792 South Broad Street. A witness stated the drivers were going at least 50 miles per hour when signaled to stop.
Lititz Springs Post No. 1463 Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a patriotic appeal to fund care for needy veterans. Purchasers of the red flowers provide support for welfare initiatives run by the VFW and its national organization. Proceeds from the drive fund essentials beyond government provisions for disabled veterans.
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