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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1927
Page
4
The article reflects on an autumnal pause as crops reach a quiet end, noting nature’s cycles and the coming rest that strengthens fields for spring. It draws a parallel to human life, urging rest after labor and criticizing sustained overwork as harmful to both land and people.
In Lititz church social rooms thousands of parishioners prepare large suppers, a key feature of church life. Suppers help strangers feel welcomed, ease loneliness, and foster friendships as women work to provide the best hand-out. The gatherings are praised as a valuable form of community service.
Two local gunners traveling together shot at a pheasant almost simultaneously. The bird dropped. An argument arose over ownership and they moved toward the fall area but could not find the bird. Apparently it recovered and ran off.
The article notes the growing cigarette habit in the United States and cites apple pie as a compensating factor. Bakers say Americans are the world’s greatest pie eaters, with apple pie leading all varieties and expanding its appeal as a remedy to craving.
The Mt Zion Evangelical church group met at Mrs Wallace Grube's home and planned a Sunday session at Fire Co hall. Local hunters reported success on opening day. Numerous residents hosted or visited relatives from Adamstown, Alleghenyville, Swartzville and beyond, with many attending rallies, services, and social gatherings in Lititz and Ephrata.
The W M S rally at the Evangelical church drew a large crowd on Sunday. Mrs Kindt of Ammville delivered two practical sermons and the Rothsville Chorus led by Samuel Shhatzberger performed five selections, leaving a strong impression.
Friday mourned a great grandchild of Mr and Mrs George Roshorn at home with funeral Monday. Community Show at Lititz and love feast at Middle Creek Brethren Church last week. Guests at Lloyd Ober home from Mast Petersburg Kissel S Till and Lititz attended. Samuel Wiest family at Children's Day at Middle Creek. Two autos collided near Samuel Elser's home with no injuries and heavy damage. 43rd anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jacob Carper Sr at Elmer Bucher's home with many relatives from Lititz Lancaster Manheim Birdsboro and Brickerville. Mrs J W Gerhart and daughter visited Lititz. Birthday surprise for Miss Helen Keller of Lexington attended by Samuel B Keller family and Margaret Gerhart.
Mr and Mrs Z B Koehler and daughter Meda visited the Hostetters near Lititz. Eli Yoeum visited his brother in Manheim. Oscar G Diehm of Philadelphia stayed with his father Oliver Diehm. Frank R Diehm and daughters Anna Mary and Lois were guests of Starvey Weber in Allentown. Mrs Helen Bogers brought John Albert Rogers from Atlantic City. J M Bomberger and family visited David Huber in Eden. Nestle coth hosts Morris Ginder family and Phares Ginder family with Jamin Mastergonville and Elsie Bombenger of Penryn as guests.
Joseph Garman is cutting trees for a new electric line while Wayne Abecker sowed a field of wheat on Monday. Wm Werner and his family including Joseph and his wife from Elizabethtown visited Harry B Miley’s family on Sunday.
The second meeting of the Belles Lettres literary society at Rothsville High School is set for Wednesday evening November 9 at 730 PM in the auditorium. Programs include student talks on November, a debate on labor unions, songs, and the editor’s society paper. Public attendance is invited.
The raccoon or coon washes food in water before eating. It holds prey in fore paws and shakes it, often near streams where its diet includes frogs, crawfish, stranded fish. The habit likely started to rinse mud and sand from aquatic prey, and persists even when water is available. Germans call the coon wasch-taer meaning wash bear.
William Crouse and family from Denver visited Elmer D. Todd on Sunday. Herbert Mann and wife were at Pleasantville New Jersey over Sunday. M G Shreiner and wife attended Mrs John Koforth’s funeral in Oregon Sunday afternoon. Robert Garman moved into his house last Thursday. Local farmers are busy husking corn.
Local paper invites readers to submit news items by phone for quick publication. Readers can call the Record to share community updates, events, and notices for potential inclusion in upcoming editions.
Dr. Walker Lewis Stephen uncovered primitive war implements and agricultural tools while leveling a road for a new State highway near the Black Bear Inn south of Reading. The finds include club stones flint knives stone hatchets and a large stone pick among many fragments, suggesting a former extensive workshop site. A second discovery was made at Charles J. Esterly’s Sally Ann estate in Rockland township, near Reading.
A garbled account claims Washington was a favored eederast and Parisian figure elected president by the Pederati and Democrats, with Adams as vice president. It notes a 1796 contest between Adams and Kellerson ending with a farmer winning the presidency.
Monster sharks in trees are described as giants up to 60 feet, with a bursting shark roaming northern seas and the whale shark famed in the Indian Ocean. Stragglers reach Florida shores, Misaui exhibition promotes attracting visitors. A political ad urges voters to mark Bard for County Commissioner with an X regardless of party.
The Record revived its wartime romance serial about a bride and doughboy, adding the final chapter last week. Readers may remember the tale from the 1917 publication in this paper.
A concise political note states Bard is the logical candidate for the County Commissioner race. It emphasizes thinking over talking as a virtue for leadership, referencing Arenican Claire’s view on public service. The message frames Bard as the preferred choice in local politics.
An election advertisement urges voters to support Bard for County Commission, asserting that his win will bring better road infrastructure.
A classified list offers multiple used cars including 1926 Master Buick 2 door sedan and 1926 Standard Buick 2 pass coupe along with several 1920s models from Buick Chevrolet Ford Moon and Hudson. Other cars from 50 and up are advertised with locations Stevens and Ephrata Pennsylvania.
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