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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1934
Page
9
The piece questions whether the current fire signal system is best and notes citizens pause to count blasts. It recalls that four blasts mean in town and three mean outside borough limits and suggests changes would mainly affect spectators and those locating the fire.
Chief of Police Kreider warns violators of park rules and hands out red tickets. Cooperation from local drivers has reduced offenses, with most recent violators being out-of-town visitors and traveling salesmen who respond quickly to the ordinance.
Borough council discussed installing a water softener at the pumping station months ago but has since issued no update. A survey showed the softener could not fit in the old building, requiring a new structure and nearly doubling the original $6,000 estimate. Residents expect a report at the next meeting.
A Geneva dispatch reports the League of Nations showing approval for Mickey Mouse and other films to gain fury free privileges in member countries. The piece notes Mickey’s new status and the broader aim of humor to foster unity, with talk of a university chair of humor to popularize goodwill and understanding among nations.
Melvin I Long son of Mr and Mrs Frank Long of Litine D 3 wed Miss Anna L Galbreath granddaughter of Mrs Amos Lich ty at Long Memorial United Brethren Church Nettsville on Saturday at 2 30 PM Rev John L Smoker officiated. Attendants were John B Govh enaur and Margie Cooper both of Manheim RD od. The bride wore pale blue organdy with matching accessories and a bouquet of mixed flowers. The couple left the church in a garden car.
Kissinger Geier Howard Kissinger of Rolbeville and Grace Getz of Lown wed at six on Wednesday evening in Shureh. The couple were joined in marriage with Rev. J. officiating and were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Issinger of East Petersburg.
Mrs Josephine G Seaber of Water Street announces the engagement of Ber r Hans Predee, son of Mr Lanrase.
A graduate from Hospital Mary X of Lown received her diploma at the thirtieth annual commencement in Sensel al Lancaster last night, as part of a 25 student class.
Cadmium plating under the trade name Cadalyte, developed by Prasseli Chemical Company in Cleveland, Ohio, gains Underwriters Laboratories approval and recognition from the U.S. Army and Navy inspectors. Cadmium protects iron and steel both mechanically and electrochemically by forming a protective barrier with selective action against corrosion agents like carbon dioxide moisture and oxygen.
Miss L A Weitzel died from injuries after a fall at her town residence. A brief will filed with the Lancaster Registry leaves her estate to the Mora Home for Aged Women with the Board of Managers named as executors. The document highlights the sudden nature of her death and the small scope of the will.
The week brought heavy rain from Thursday to Friday causing thousands of dollars in crop damage around the area. Sunday and Monday offered fair and warmer conditions with mild winds and clear skies.
Fragmented notes describe items at a local market with chickens sold for up to 20 cents each, and various community activities including a Lititz Alumni Association banquet, veterans gathering, and a boat show. Mentions of weather, a traffic accident, and a Philadelphia man planning a building project appear among the scattered details.
The initial day in 1834 called for a parade at six under Major J. R. Br to march to the cemetery for observance.
Names and families from Elm and surrounding towns appear in a Sunday social list detailing visits to Miss Rubaker Mrs Gwen Badert and others in Litha Mrs Rosa Singer and Mr Danielville Mr Raymond Galebach family Henry Ingror and others plus Georges Sibel near Jones Hospital and Bob Reinhart Parkers Ford among weekend callers.
Wes and Hlacy Iuandis of Tibuxz R. nh 3 a8 announce the birth of their son at their home on Sunday evening.
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