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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
9
The article reflects on Memorial Day as a timeless observance honoring both the patriot dead and the living inspired by veterans. It notes the fading Grand Army of the Republic and the shift of observance with changing times, yet maintains the enduring American spirit of remembrance and national honor.
County Commissioner G Graybill Diehm accepted the chairmanship of the Republican County Committee for a fourth two year term last week and urged the party to present a united front to achieve a record presidential election majority.
From the Past June 1, 1911 reports the Lititz High School Alumni Association held its annual banquet at Linden Hall gym with about 140 attendees. The program included toastmaster Dr. M. H. Yoder and speakers from local families and institutions. Beck's Concert Band performed in Springs Park and led the Memorial Day parade. Also noted are milestone anniversaries, local deaths, agricultural updates, school graduations, and town committee actions.
Fifty years ago on May 28 1886 County Commissioner Albert H Fritz was re elected chairman after a heated battle with Harold Gibble whose younger faction disrupted the meeting with signs and boos Fritz built support from State Federal and WPA workers and won 248 votes to 24 for Gibble.
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