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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
4
In Lutil, Pennsylvania, Memorial Day honors veterans from the Civil War era and the present war. The piece reflects on loyalty, patriotism, and the duty of honoring fallen comrades as current troops return from France, preserving democracy through sacrifice and remembrance.
The article surveys post 1913 Federal Reserve changes including bank consolidation into a discount system, support for war industries via the War Finance Corporation, and plans for farm credit and short term lending. It notes capital controls, issuer limitations, and evolving currency flexibility amid World War I mobilization. It also connects Bethlehem Bach Festival history to Lititz through Moravian traditions and notable local links.
Residents and guests travel and visit across Reading and nearby towns. William Weaver arrives from Reading to spend the weekend with his parents. Miss Sophie Bricker returns from Uh richsville Ohio after a month with her sister. Several couples and individuals visit Lincoln, Easton, Atlantic City, and Philadelphia for family, work, or church events.
Samuel Garner, who escaped Lancaster County jail last week, is captured and charged with murdering Lizzie Lausch near Swartzville on May 24. The victim, 18, was found with throat cut and marks indicating a struggle. Garner confessed that co-defendant Langer helped. Langer remains at large. Funeral services for Miss Lausch were held at Muddy Creek meeting house.
One of the largest sales in West Earl township in years disposed of the late Samuel M. Seldomridge personal property last Saturday. Antiques and relics drew strong bids with a grandfathers clock, long in the family, bought by H. G. Seldomridge of the borough for 300 dollars.
A strawberry sociable staged by the Volunteer Fire Company will take place Saturday June 1 from 6 to 9 PM on the lot beside the Empport cigar factory. An orchestra will provide music and ice cream strawberries shortcake and a package sale will be offered. Proceeds benefit the fire company. Various local residents are noted visiting and socializing in Rothsville including Hallacher Royer and Myer families with many May weekend reports.
In Browstown and vicinity no Evangelical church services will be held Sunday due to the quarterly conference and communion at Millport. Local residents note community efforts with Red Cross drives in West Earl township, and a Memorial day cemetery observance by secret orders. A third annual choristers meeting at Mellinger’s church near Lancaster is planned with programs on singing.
Town officials report Patriotism measures as Fuel Administrator oversees tarvia application for street paving. Fire and Water Committee notes Spruce Street water main extension materials arrived. Property owners to repair gutters and curbs. Health Board to post no spitting signs and enforce rule. Water permit price raised from 3 to 4 dollars due to rising costs. North Broad street near railroad tracks to see parking bans. Borough to obtain compensation insurance for employees. Vouchers approved for Pittsburgh Meter Co. and other water works suppliers. audit and miscellaneous expenses listed.
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