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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1936
Page
9
Governor Alf Landon urged unity with Franklin D Roosevelt as election results shaped the nation. The piece argues straw polls mislead and that American sentiment favored Roosevelt continuing as president, while many straw polls proved unreliable.
The Lititz Community Chest begins its annual drive today and runs through the 20th. A past year report shows $3,769.87 in free hospital services to Lititz residents from Lancaster Hospitals, with the Chest contributing $2,200, $1,500 more than the organization paid.
A reflective note questions food safety in modern kitchens, contrasting old-time housewives with today’s practice of storing opened canned foods in a cool place. The brief hints at evolving habits and concerns about spoilage.
Roy Meiskey was seriously injured when an automobile struck him while he walked with others toward Lititz on the Lititz Rothsville turnpike. Several local items note sports, business changes, weather shifts, and community events including a five mile cross country run and a basketball season opener.
Five decades ago, H H Tshudy’s Main Street store and dwelling sold to Emanuel Kauffman for 7040 dollars, Orange Street dwelling to H B Buch for 2475, and Spruce Street lots to B H Kegerise for 410. Pfautz rents Lititz Mill from A W Shober, with Samuel Keller as superintendent. Rothsville expected lively weather with horse racing and a ladies parade. Lebanon plans water works at Hammer Creek headwaters, possibly affecting mills downstream. Harry Gable suffered a finger injury at work. A new steam engine arrives at Huber’s mill, Rome. Jacob Hertzler adds a stone walk from his shop to Main Street corner.
A collection of brief reflections on manners and reputation. Witty lines note that patience protects temper and revenge spoils mood. Humorous quips compare generosity at meals to true disposition and joke about a blind man and a clock.
Prepared for The RECORD by the Department of Commerce, reports indicate nationwide business activity rose in early November. Maritime strike caused unemployment on the Pacific Coast but overall demand remained high as motion pictures, retail and wholesale trade, radio, and building sectors led a robust seasonal upswing.
The Ladies Aux Fire Company held a masquerade party at Mrs Sallie Templeton's home on Thursday evening with Mrs Cullen Carpenter in charge of games and Mrs Harry Smith leading the refreshment committee assisted by several members. Prizes were won by Mrs Linn Roth Miss Gertie Kosroth and Mrs Gertie Helter with many attendees listed including Mrs Rebecca Wonder Mrs Walter Smith and Mrs Herman Stark among others.
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