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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
1
Uniformed ranks marched through flag lined streets to honor fallen comrades from wars long past. The American Legion Legionnaires Spanish War Veterans and G A R figures filled Lititz streets for a yearly tribute, beginning with a five o'clock motor trip by Garden Spot Post No 56.
Linden Hall announces commencement events from June 9 to June 12. The sermon by Rev. E. Crosland at Moravian Church on Sunday morning, Class Day Monday, Alumni Day Tuesday with reunions, banquet and concert, and Commencement Day Wednesday with Judge W. H. Keller as speaker for 21 graduates.
The Linden Hall juniors held their annual event for the seniors on Monday evening. The Dixieland Orchestra from Lancaster provided music and the gymnasium boasted futuristic decorations. Mrs. F W Stengel hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Charlotte Kippax of Philadelphia in her honor ahead of an upcoming Linden Hall wedding.
Lightning struck a log cabin of Chester Leicey at Rothsville during a rainless storm on a Wednesday evening. The bolt damaged the roof and cellar but caused little damage overall. Copied births report two new daughters for Capwell and Sheaffer families in May.
Brevities cover visits and moves in Lititz and area including L Fank visiting H M Eckert, Frank Rader moving his cigar store to Hershey building, and plans for a Lawn Fete at Linden Hall. Reports of a ammonia incident at a chocolate factory, society meetings, birthdays, garden blooms, church notices, and upcoming summer Bible schools are included.
Mrs Lulu Loveland Shepard of Salt Lake City spoke at St Pauls Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening. She warned against polygamy as a cornerstone of Mormonism and urged money for reform efforts under the National Reform Association. She praised herself as a patriot exposing perceived treachery and influence in politics.
Police Officer Kreider warns of crack down on reckless drivers and speeders with potential arrests and fines unless two practices stop. Wy Barber Shop relocates to N Broad St and remains open around the clock including meal hours. Lewis F Ochme advertises limited trade.
Borough council met Tuesday night in the town hall with Burgess Baderf J D Helter J H Sturgis E B Weber and Solicitor J B Wissler present. Routine business included a proposed ordinance widening Lincoln Avenue and opening parts of the street. The street department reported fixes on 8rd Ave Linden St N Water St Lititz Springs Garage Locust St and Cedar/Main Water/Front Streets. Water pumps ran 280 hours and a $6500 water rent bill was mailed. The finance committee reported receipts peddler licenses building permits and a balance of 3210.58. The town hall coal contract with Long and Company was renewed. The council voted $200 to Lititz Fire Company and approved multiple bills for labor police service and supplies.
On his 36th birthday Rev W R Sammel of St Pauls Lutheran received 2832 birthday cards from Uncle Sam’s office staff then dined with Mr and Mrs H H Diehm. Back in Lititz he faced a church surprise with a cake of 86 candles and gifts from the congregation. An entertaining program followed with a Locke trial, a playlet Abey Dines, music by Dorothy Habecker and a girls chorus before refreshments.
The Moravian Ushers' Association met Tuesday evening to discuss business and decide on an annual picnic. Refreshments were served, and the location remained undecided.
The Rotary Club entertained High School Senior boys at a Tuesday evening luncheon. Four reels of motion pictures on the rubber industry were shown through the kindness of Robert Pfautz.
Mr and Mrs Daniel M Breitigan celebrated their Golden Wedding with a surprise dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs James H Breitigan at 8 Broad Street. Six children and seventeen grandchildren attended along with relatives including Mr and Mrs Walter Bender Mr and Mrs Daniel H Breitigan Mr and Mrs Hy Clay Breitigan and Mr and Mrs James H Breitigan from Lititz and Mr and Mrs Harry Earhart Mr and Mrs B Ezra Waltz from Manheim.
Lebanon officers traced copper and brass thieves through Lititz on Monday night. The suspects are believed to have disposed of loot there, and arrests are expected soon with Officer Kreider aiding the investigation.
The First Division of the Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church will meet Friday evening at Mrs. Harry Wike’s home and the Second Division will meet the same night at Mrs. Wilson Gibbel’s home. Also advertised Scott's Book Store offers tennis racks priced from 3.50 to 15.00.
A Wednesday evening miscellaneous shower honored Miss Ruth Shenk on the eve of her marriage. Guests listed include Mr and Mrs Elmer Lefever, Mr and Mrs John Forney, Mr and Mrs Peter Grove, and many other local couples and single guests. gifts featured silver, cut glass, china, and linen.
Lititz High School held its Junior Prom at Chef's on Thursday with about one hundred attendees. Harry Neidermyer, Junior Class president, served as toastmaster as faculty and Senior Class president replied to toasts. The school savings fund total deposits reached $64.73 and Agnes Hensel's Fourth Grade room led with 88 percent of depositors.
The six Circles of King's Daughters gathered Thursday evening at the Moravian Sunday School Chapel. Mrs. E. S. Crosland presided as Speak-no-Evil Circle president. Delegates reading reports from the Easton State Convention included Mrs. H. Workman, Mrs. Alice Fasnacht, Miss Florence Seldomridge, Mrs. Mary M. Heubener, Miss Mary Hess, Miss Mary Sturgis of Lititz, and Miss Roger of Rothsville.
Lititz Fire Company plans the ninth annual Lan caster County Firemen's Association convention to be held next Saturday with morning and afternoon sessions and a large evening program. Officials expect eight thousand visitors. the host company will cover about 800 for expenses, with council backing a generous donation and fund raising by subscription.
Ada R Buffenmoyer aged 60 died Sunday night at her South Broad Street home. She leaves husband Harvey B Buffenmoyer two brothers Alexander Hensel Hopeland and Charles Hensel Wernersville Pa and half sister Anna Rhods Shamokin Pa. Funeral Wednesday at 130 pm at the home and 2 pm at Congregational Evangelical Church with interment in Lutheran Cemetery. R M Spacht director.
Abner Risser seventy seven of Brunnerville died Sunday night at 7 52 oclock at his home from a stroke. He is survived by two children Ellen M Landis of Lancaster and David Risser of Lititz a sister and two nephews also surviving notes incomplete and local obituary indicates services pending.
County detectives and state police raided the Warwick House last Saturday night. They seized a pint of liquor from Harry L. Gonder and found a gallon of liquor and several cases of high test beer in the hotel. Gonder was charged with sale and possession of liquor and posted bail for court.
The Camper's Club of District No. 9 will stage an entertainment at the public school in E. Petersburg on Saturday at 8 PM. Recitations readings vocal and instrumental music and two short plays will be offered with general admission. Proceeds go to send young people to camp. support them by attending.
A long list of social guests visits Lititz and surrounding areas. Friends and relatives from Philadelphia Harrisburg Reading Detroit and Newark share Sundays and weekends with families like the Buch Grosh Kline and Herr households, while mission talks and church events note brief stops.
A box-car loaded with traps at the Animal Trap Company siding near Front and Locust Streets derailed Wednesday morning as a Reading locomotive pulled it from the siding. The car, tilted on the main line, blocked tracks until a wrecking crew uncoupled and redirected it to Rothsville. The shipment bound for Memphis was not severely damaged and officials planned to inspect contents before departure.
Eleven residents of Lititz won $15 credits toward Majestic Radio purchases in a balloon guessing contest at E. B. Weber & Sons. W. H. Keath displayed the balloons in the window. W. A. Stauffer guessed 87, the exact number, earning the top prize. The other winners and their guesses are listed include Dickey Wissler Lorraine Fry Tom Dus singer Irene Mearig Elmer Herr Eugene Rupp Ruth Carpenter Robert Snyder Harold Hershey Mahlon Frey.
The Rev J W G Hershey an Elder in the Church of the Brethren and partner in Hershey and Gibbes died early today from neuritis after years of suffering. He was 64 and well known in Lititz and surrounding territory. He had been ill and confined to bed for several days before his sudden death.
Six members were received into St James Church Sunday morning by baptism two adults and four children James Pyott Joseph Dunlevy Frances Mastromatteo Nicholas Mastromatteo Richard W Roftman and Frances Deibeler. A Sheaffer Fountain Pen makes an appropriate Graduation Gift. You'll find a large stock at Scott's Book Store FE Main Street adv.
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