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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1927
Page
4
Nine years after the war ended on November 11, the article reflects on the American mobilization and sacrifice. It highlights meatless and sugarless days, gasless Sundays, and significant human and financial costs. It praises American courage, efficiency, and national attachment revealed in crisis.
The piece discusses why states shifted from annual elections to off year voting. It argues citizens grew tired of politics and many believe their single vote lacks impact. It notes potential harm from voter disengagement and questions whether annual elections would revive responsibility.
F J Sedlacek of St Ansgar Iowa touts 175 acres of onions and a projected 85000 sale this year He paid 1000 per acre for 160 acres and faces weed control with constant cultivation His farm yields up to 32000 bushels per crop and 20000 net profit in a year The onion venture supports 1000 acres of land 450 acres of other vegetables and 675 carloads shipped last year The overall plant value exceeds a third of a million dollars His path from teen farmhand earning 10 a month to wealth reflects business focus and specialization
The Women’s Missionary Society of Zion Lutheran held its monthly meeting at Mrs. C. M. Mohler’s home. A series of Community meetings opened at Fire Company hall with singing prayer and readings led by Rev. A. W. Climenhaga. Numerous local families and visitors from Reading Lancaster Pittsburgh and Trenton joined or were noted in Sunday gatherings and church events around Ephrata Leola Manheim Brickerville and Oregon.
A local basketball team forms and schedules its season opener against the Lebanon Eagles, with an early game set for November 25 at home on the Akron floor. Armistice Day and Election Day caused bank closures. Various residents and families are noted for visits, gatherings, and church events across Rothsville, Sinking Springs, Quarryville, and Hird-in-Hand, including trips to Fruitville and Spe spent weekends with relatives.
A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs David Eshleman drew Rev and Mrs Samuel Eshleman of Mastergonville and many relatives including Samuel Eshleman Jr Walter Eshleman and children Velma and Ruth Hawood Mershey Mr and Mrs Rohrer Keller and son Ephraim Shelly sons Milfred Elwood Heber and Harlan Norman Wenger and Samuel Nissley and daughter Edna Vir and Mrs Samuel W Hiser and son Earl shared in the gathering with the Stauffer family at Akron. Margart A Gerhart joined Rufus Heisey to Elm for Saturday evening. Rev O O Leidich of Schaeffers town stayed with J W Gerhart Sunday. I W Gerhart visited his sister Fatma Trwin in Lincoln on Saturday. Some neighbors attended Ma Samuel Miller funeral at Mannheim. Services were held at St Johns church Wednesday last week drawing a large crowd.
HALPVILLE residents and visitors shared Sunday calls at various households. Nathane Frey and family visited R B Adams. Habecker and James Hachie families visited Elmer Todd. Frey and Herbert went to Ponaryn. Wm Haines family visited Mt Joy. M G Shreiner and wife visited George Shreiner in Elizabethtown. Samuel Frey began stripping tobacco. Clayton Adair and Witmer couples attended Ammon Hollinger’s funeral at Pine Hill. Eva Otto of Lititz visited her parents. Galer Balmer shot a pheasant weighing three and a quarter pounds. Harry F E Shreiner had his house painted. Andrew Shissler of Lititz did the job. Mrs Anios ting nier and wit were
A birthday surprise party for Miss Jennie Todd, 244 Fast Ross Street, Lancaster, was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steele Jr. at 638 Hamilton Street. Numerous relatives and friends from Lancaster and nearby towns attended, refreshments were served, and games provided entertainment for a merry gathering.
J C Felker, a longtime resident and successful ore man in Richland Lebanon county, was honored at a birthday reception on Sunday. Attendees included Charles Bowman and families from Lititz Jacob Keller Addison Felker and families from Lititz Fr Landis East Petersburg Mr Ivan Felker Sinking Springs W Felker and family from Lancaster George Getz and family from Lebanon J Caskey Landisville Mr W Behmer and children from Lititz plus three great grandchildren.
A fragment describes the Chinese New Year customs where exclamations appeal for wealth and blessing. It notes the repetition of the greeting ting and mentions a traditional Truce of Theods among rival secret societies and sailors during the celebrations, easing attacks for a period.
After listening to experts for over a year, a man claims full knowledge of foot anatomy and believes he could pass a foot correctionist exam. A New York specialist fitted arch supports on an anvil like blacksmith work. Relief appears but full revamp will take two years.
The sheriff proclaims the Court of Common Pleas sessions begin in Lancaster on the third Monday in November 1927 with the Court of General Sessions and Jail Delivery to commence at the Court House. Proclaimed by C. F. Bowman sheriff dated October 24 1927 in Lancaster Pennsylvania.
Ownership details for the Lititz Record show Ralph E. Buch as editor business manager publisher and owner. No bondholders or security holders are listed. Notarized by J. B. Herr on October 24, 1927 with commission expiring January 17, 1931.
The W M S of the Evangelical church will hold their monthly meeting at the parsonage on Thursday evening. Ephraim Foltz joined a hunting party that traveled to Mifflin County last week.
Roy Andrews led an expedition into further China for the American Museum of Natural History. He notes a goral running at full speed down nearly vertical cliffs. A separate anecdote describes a gold wedding ceremony among a dwarf tribe in the Andaman Islands where two flexible trees are bent to meet and seal the union.
A Philadelphia area cemetery for pets, Francisville’s resting place, hosts handsome tombstones and memorials for cats and dogs laid to rest together in quiet peace.
A fragment quotes a comment comparing Winter to a trustworthy figure who, once judged, proves fair and steadfast. The speaker notes Winter’s tolerance of no nonsense, presenting him as a reliable, principled neighbor.
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