Theatre Planned on Main Street in Lititz
D W Withers and a leading East coast moving picture concern plan a modern theatre on the Hudson Essex Garage site at East Main Street Lititz. Work would start after December 31 lease expiry with a basement bowling alley and exits on Cherry and North Alleys. A six year lease with renewal options is under discussion.
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Lititz
D. W. Withers
East
Hudson-Essex
East Main Street
Moving Picture Company
With
Five Rothsville Homes Robbed by Local Thieves
County Detective Jacob Weller reports five Rothsville homes were entered Saturday evening. Thieves used skeleton keys to steal cash jewelry and a child’s bank containing money. Entries occurred between 8:30 and 9 P M at Musser Adams Raybold Kraft and Bailey homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothsville
Jacob Weller
Charles Musser
Homer Adams
Weiler
John F. Raybold
Edsward Kraft
Rayhold
Hearst
Labbers
F. F. Bailey
Adams
Musser
Weller
Mothers Class Chooses Thanksgiving Basket Drive at St Pauls
The Mothers Class and Primary Department of St Pauls Lutheran Church met at Mrs Robt Aling with Mrs R H Myers in charge. After business a Thanksgiving program featured readings by Mrs W K Lockhart and Mrs Mildred Roh rer and a solo by Mrs J H Mumper. The group decided to give baskets to shut ins at Thanksgiving. The next meeting will be at Mrs Albert Chrisimer home.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Robt
R. H. Myers
W. K. Lockhart
J. H. Mumper
Mildred Rohrer
Albert. Chrisimer
New Luncheon Adds to Hotel Sutter Menu
The General Sutter Hotel Coffee Shop adds a new 40¢ luncheon alongside the regular 60c luncheon and a la carte service. The hotel also announces a $1.00 dinner Sundays in the main dining room. Local youths have enjoyed free dancing in the private dining room each evening, to continue through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Sutter Hotel
Choir Holds Masquerade Party At O K Lodge
Senior Choir members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and friends enjoyed a masquerade party at O. K. Lodge near Millway Saturday evening. About 50 attendees arrived to a spooky reception with ghosts goblins and witches. Prizes went to Most Original Margaret Souders and Charles Wagaman Prettiest Mrs Clifford Helter and Most Comical Russell Longenecker.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
O. K. Lodge
Millway
Paris
Margaret Souders
Charles Wagaman
Clifford Helter
Russell Longenecker
Local notes on community events and incidents
Dr H A Long moved from North Broad Street to Brickerville. Dorcas Class of St Pauls Lutheran raised about 25 at pantry sale. Rev H B Yoder began a two week series of services in Graybills Church. Joseph Flower injured a finger playing basketball. John Ely broke his arm climbing an ice wagon. Rev Harry Swartz spoke on Armistice Day to Rotary. Father and Son services and banquet planned at United Brethren Church. Health Centre for babies to open November 18 at 3 pm. Mrs Paul Seaber underwent surgery at Lancaster General. Evangel services at Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church growing in interest with nightly services. Woman's Missionary Society of the Moravian Church meets 2:30 at parsonage. Animal business meeting funds to missions. Mrs H G Seldomridge to lead. Rev Z Harold Mumper attended Luther League Rally at Elizabethtown. Rt Rev KH S Grosland to begin second sermon series with five topics listed. Mrs Alice Fasnacht visiting Indiana PA. Mr and Mrs Samuel Hacker hosted birthday dinner for son Lester. Auxiliary of Post 56 American Legion postponed to next Tuesday.
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H. B. Yoder
Lancaster
Graybill’s
Joseph Flower
John Ely
Harry Swartz
Garden Spot Post No. 56
American Legion
Rotary Club
United Brethren 'H
Star
J. G. H. Light
Paul Seaber
Lancaster General Hospital
Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Moravian Church
Moravian Parsonage
H. GC. Seldomridge
Z. Harold Mumper
Luther League
Elizabethtown
S. Grosland
Moravian Church
Hunt For the Beautiful
Alice Fasnacht
Indiana
Samuel Hacker
Lester
Lester Hacker
Lottie Hacker
Wi. Breneman
Mary Permer
Wesley Corbid
Auxiliary of
Post 56, American Legion
Food Classes Formed by Miss Anne Forbes in Lititz and Grange
Miss Anne Forbes of State College restarts food classes in Lititz and for the Grange. The Lititz session will be organized Monday at Mrs Alfred Couple's home and the Grange class on Thursday November 19 at Mrs B L Miller's home.
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Anne Forbes
State College
Lititz
The
Grange
Alfred Couple
B. L. Miller
Armstice Day address urged duty over rights by Dr. Prince
Dr. Leon C. Prince, dean of Dickinson Law School and state legislator, told 700 at Garden Spot Post Armistice observance to think of obligations before rights. He warned freedom requires shared duties, and peace relies on citizen restraint. The program involved local ministers, the Legion, and community groups in a solemn ceremony concluding with taps. Local meetings covered superintendents reports and plans for the year, followed by future talks by Lancaster Policewoman Miss Agnes Ferriter.
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Leon C. Prince
Law School
Dickinson College
Garden Spot Post
American Legion
Prince
Chacehes
H. J. Kline
H. Light
J. Hareld Mumper
Legion
Migs A
Virginia Grosh
Warwick Grange
Rothsville
Agnes Ferriter
Lancaster
Legion To Stage Pattie Musical Comedy at High School
Garden Spot Post American Legion announces the musical comedy Pattie will be staged in the High School auditorium on December 9 and 10. Written by Fran Steele with music by Ruth Inman the play is set in the middle west and centers on a timely pat storyline. About 60 persons will participate in the cast and demos, including many well known local singers and dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Spot Post
American Legion
Red Cross Colored Supplement Highlights Relief Efforts
Record's colored supplement outlines Red Cross work in the past year. It notes 79 disasters including drought totaling over 60,000 volunteers and 15 million dollars in relief funds, with aid in 29 fires, 13 tornadoes, 8 storms, 8 floods, and more. Fund drives run from the 16th to the 24th as part of Lititz Community Chest, with one dollar grants receiving Red Cross membership cards.
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Red Cross
Record
National Red Cross Treasury
Lititz
Obituary: Mrs. Isaac B. Witmer Dies at 57 Near Lititz
Mrs. Isaac B. Witmer of near Lititz died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday morning at her home. She was 57 and had been ill briefly. Survived by husband and many children, grandchildren, and siblings. Services at Hess Meeting House Saturday at 2 with interment in adjoining cemetery. R M Spacht funeral director.
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Isaac B. Witmer
Lititz
Wilane
Benj. Snagelyville
Elmer
Hertzler
Ronnerstown
Martin Deiter
East Petersburg
Wayne
Trene
Aaron
Isaac
Kutz
Paul Miller
Rothsville
Milton
Tess
Brunnerville
Elias Hess
Bareville
New Holland
Wayne Hess
Menne Stoner
Lexington
Mary Couple
Landis Valley
Samuel Lindemuth
Joy
Jacob Shank
Sporting Hill
Hess’ Meeting House
R. M. Spacht
Death of Mrs. Sarah A. Myers in Lancaster
Mrs. Sarah Ann Myers 73 widow of B Frank Myers of Brownstown died Friday evening at her daughter Mrs Oscar Mohns home in Lancaster from a cerebral hemorrhage. She belonged to the Evangelical Church Brownstown and was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Wolf of Brownstown. Survived by daughters Mrs W D Sahm Mrs Frances Boyer and Mrs John Myers and a son Arthur C Myers of Lancaster Millersville Read ing and the text ends with Mrs. partial list continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ann Myers
Fof B. Frank Myers
Brownstown
Oscar Mohn
Lancaster
Evangelical Church
John Wolf
W. D. Sahm
Arthur C. Myers
Frances Boyer
Reading
John Myers
Millersville
Delphians Meet In Lititz For Dickens Program
The Lititz Delphian Society met at Mrs. Norman Badorf's home on November 6 for a program on Life and Works of Charles Dickens. Members W H Muth Sophie Bricker and others led discussion. The next meeting is November 20 with Mrs. Moody hosting.
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Lititz Delphian Society
Norman Badorf
Charles Dickens
W. H. Muth
Sophie Bricker
Valentine Brobst
Myrtle Eckert
H. B. Gibbel
Anna K. Miller
William Moody
Moody
Stoner and Simcox Tie Ring Ceremony at Moravian Parsonage
Harry Stoner and Miss Miriam Simcox wed Tuesday evening at the Moravian parsonage with the Rt. Rev. E. Crosland presiding. The couple, using the ring ceremony, will reside at the bride’s home on East Front Street with a small gathering of relatives present.
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Harry Stoner
Miriam Simcox
Louis Simecox
Crosland
D.C
Heme
E. Front Street
Parent Teachers Association Meets Next Thursday at 7 30
The Parent Teachers Association schedules its regular monthly meeting next Thursday at 7 30 in the High School assembly room. The hour is adjusted to accommodate Star Course attendees. Horton Optician offers eye exams and glasses with reasonable prices from 9 am to 8 pm, closed Sundays.
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Parent Teachers’ Association
Horton
Optician
Lincein
Lititz Dollar Day Saturday ads promise big bargains
Shoppers are urged to plan trips for a day of value with four page circulars delivered to every house and rural box holder. The Lititz merchants advertise many big bargains in this issue, inviting careful reading to maximize savings during the special sale.
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Lititz
Penn State visit by Longenecker family and Wolfskill party
Hr. Wolfskill from Mohnton spent Sunday at State College visiting his son Robert. The Longenecker family from town with Dorothy Margaret Sylvia and Paul traveled to State College and were joined by Mrs. Longenecker who had stayed at the college as a chaperone at a Delta Upsilon house party, where her son belonged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.F. Longenecker
Dorothy
Margaret
Sylvia
Paul
Town
Vernon
Hr. Wolfskill
Mohnton
State College
Robert
Lititz Community Show hailed as county’s best this year
Reports and accounts of the recent Community Show were heard Tuesday evening at a Lititz Community Show Association meeting. Committee chairmen will meet next Tuesday and again the following week to discuss show matters.
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Lititz
Firefighters Battle Truck Fires in Lititz Area
The Lititz Fire Company responded Monday and Tuesday mornings to truck fires. On Monday an oil truck loaded at the siding freight station caught fire and was extinguished quickly with minimal damage. On Tuesday firefighters fought an Enek truck blaze in Lexington, also put out swiftly.
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Lititz Fire Company
Lexington
Enek
Plan Benefit Card Party For Veterans Hospital Fund
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post hosts a benefit card party to aid the Veterans Hospital in Coatesville. The event takes place at the local Fire Hall on Wednesday evening with prizes including geese ducks and chickens.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion Post
Veterans Hospital
Coatesville
Elections of Officers by Lancaster County Sunday School group
The Young People's Council of District No 9 elected officers Sunday at their meeting. Betty Martin was chosen President with Robert Girvin as Vice President Beulah Stauffer as Secretary and John Eberly as Treasurer. Associate Superintendents are Ella Stauffer and Howard Steinman. Evang Congregational Sunday School conducted devotions.
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Young People's Council
Lancaster County Sunday School Association
Betty Martin
Robert Girvin
Beuldh Stauffer
John Eberly
Ella Stauffer
Howard Steinman
Evangelical Congregational Sunday School
Bylers To Sing At Church Of The Brethren Sunday
The Byler family from North Broad Street known as singing evangelists will provide the program at the Church of the Brethren Sunday evening including solos quartets choruses talks readings and exhortations. The family has performed 800 times in 32 states and Canada and recently moved to Lititz. Also Sunday Mr and Mrs D Wallace Evans hosted their 55th wedding anniversary with many relatives attending.
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Byler
N. Broad St
Church of the Brethren
States
Canada
Lititz
D. Wallace Evans
I. Paul Evans
John
Philadelphia
Charles Hartman
Richard
Esther
George Evans
Ross
Viola
Ray Gwens
Charles Hammer
Kathryn
Alverta
Robert
Lecture on Luther Honors 400th Anniversary at St Pauls
The Reverend J Harold Mumper delivered an illustrated talk titled The Monk of Wittenberg at St Pauls Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening. The event honored Martin Luther in the 400th anniversary celebration with a large audience. A mention notes a Majestic Radio listing at Youngs Music House priced from $44.50.
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Wittenberg
Martin Luther
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
J. Harold Mumper
Local Couples and Kinfolk Share Weekend Visits
Local residents and guests traced weekend visits across towns including Mercersburg Elizabethtown and Lancaster. Notables include Mrs E C Flower Mrs H F Quinn Miss Florence Buch and families from Lititz Philadelphia West Philadelphia and York County with multiple house calls and a 50th wedding anniversary noted for D M Bender and spouse.
Linden Hall Presents Two Short Latin Plays At Meeting
Linden Hall staged two short Latin plays during a Monday evening literary meeting. Rev. S. H. Gapp D D of Bethlehem preached at the Moravian Church vesper service Sunday evening. Linden Hall prepares for a Shippen School hockey game today.
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Linden Hall
S. H. Gapp
D.D
Bethlehem
Shippen
Lucky Numbers Unclaimed Offer at Local Market
Last week's published lucky numbers remain unclaimed. The 826 calendar token from Long the Cleaner earns $2.50 in dry cleaning and dyeing free upon presentment. The Lititz Springs Garage coupon 12 761 entitles the holder to a Goodyear tire free. Special pork prices at Lutz Meat Market Friday and Saturday.
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Long
Lititz Springs
Lutz
Community Chest Seeks 5000 Here In Lititz
Solicitors will canvass Lititz and nearby areas to raise a 5000 goal for the Lititz Community Chest. The annual meeting outlined plans for 1931 with 4081.74 raised last year and part sent to Lancaster Welfare Federation for hospitals and Red Cross. Members elected to the Chest board include Mrs. Dengate, Miss Bricker, Miss Huebener, and others.
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iPaign
Lititz
Lancaster Welfare Federation
Lancaster
Red Cross
King’s Daughters
Legion
Milk
Mary M. Dengate
Sophie Bricker
Mary Huebener
B. M. Leaman
H. E. Aby
John Miller
Lf. R. Johnson
M. ©. Demmy
E.H. Risser
Huebener
Lititz, Community Chest
Lititz Defeats Ephrata In Local Rivalry Grid Battle
Lititz high defeated Ephrata high 14 to 6 on the latter’s field Saturday. Bachman and Geltz scored the touchdowns for Lititz while Gelta added both extra points. A large crowd from town watched the game.
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Lititz High
Ephrata High
Bachman
Geltz
Gelta
Rooders
Seeds In Pumpkin Crowned at Community Show
Beck Bros sponsored a pumpkin seed guessing contest at the Community Show. A 793 seed pumpkin produced first prize to Mrs Norman Sharp of Newmanstown with 791, second to Mrs M Z Leeking Lititz R D 3 with 789, third to Mrs Ida M Erb Lititz with 799, and fourth to Mrs Hoffman York with 800. Tied for fourth were Jacob H Young Jr Joy R D 2 with 800 and Mrs Wm Mathers Lititz with 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck Bros
Norman Sharp
Newmanstown
M. Z. Leeking
Lititz R. D
Ida M. Erb
Lititz
Hoffman
York
Jacob H. Young, Jr
Joy R. D
Wm. Mathers
Young People Plan Conference at Eden Church
The Young People's Conference of District 9 meets at Eden Reformed Church next Saturday afternoon and evening, November 21. A fine program is planned and all schools are urged to send delegates. Officers to be installed include President Betty Martin Vice President Robert Girgin Secretary Beulah Stauffer Treasurer John Eberly Assistant Superintendents Ella Stauffer and Howard Steinman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Conference of District 9
Eden ‘Reformed Church
Betty Martin
Robert ‘Girgin
Beulah Stauffer
John Eberly
Ella Stauffer
Howard Steinman
Christmas Sale By Moravian Ladies at Fire House
The Ladies Sewing Society of the Moravian Church hosts an annual needlework and food sale. The event is scheduled for Saturday afternoon evening December 5 at the Fire House.
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Ladies’ Sewing Society
Moravian Church
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Motion Picture House
Howard S. Young
H. A. Long
North Broad Street
Brickerville
Dorcas
St. Paul’s Lutheran Sunday School
Charles Long
Society of Farm Women No. 1
Legion Service
Lititz High School
Henry Black Burns
Burns
Delphians
Stoner—Simcox
Penn State
Luther
Majestic Radio
Young
Music House
E. C. Flower
Mercersburg
H. F. Quinn
Edinna Stevens
Frances McGinnis
Emma Myers
Elizabeth Workman
Carson Worley
Carlisle
R. E. Worley
Eugene Brubaker
N. B. Seaman
Litsitz
Harry Swart
Scottdale
Jonas Hornley
Efla Buch
Florence
Atlantic City
Ralph Jones
Florence Buch
D. D. Kilgore
Donald
Woodbine
York County
Janet
Kil Rive
Wilbur Moyer
Hetty
Myr
Frank Spickley
Phil Trainer
Albert Pott
Ward Riter
Geo. Grunenberger
Ruth Souders
Casper Johnson
West Philadelphia
Clarence Dengler
J. B. Maurer
Boonesboro
W. E. Hickman
Ira Esbenshade
Urban P. Hull
Linden Street
Esbenshade
General Sutter
Albert Hornberger
Allentown
J. B. Hertzler
D. M. Bender
Harvey Snyder
Manheim
James Howard
Community Chest
Young People Plan
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