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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1919
Page
4
In Lititz Reinholds resident Arthur Waltters drove his grandfather s motorcycle and was thrown to the ground suffering a double fracture of the leg. The piece notes the grandfather's past porch bound habits and contrasts them with the modern rider persona while musing on safety.
A 1920s tone column denounces discriminatory prohibition rules that bar bachelors and spinsters from home-made wine and wine pleasures while married couples may use it. The piece questions the motive, cites sugar shortages, sugar hoarding claims, and notes how the policy impacts Lititz households and traditional scrapple cravings.
The article notes guarded royal artifacts on display and describes native Hawaiian culture including music by a local band, surfing as a key sport, and the climate of adventure. It details flora, fauna, and fruit varieties, crafts, and the rise of ukulele making with Hawaii labels on instruments.
Travelers from Philadelphia Reading and Lebanon visit Lititz families and attend services. Residents recount long journeys, school and church ties, a Linden Hall alumna visiting, a three and a half ton Mack truck purchase, and a charity needlework event in Bethlehem. Nearby scenes include family visits, weekend trips, and local business notes.
Hayden W Fredericks son of Mr and Mrs P B Fredericks of Mprata wed Miss Vernura C Haller of Mphra ta on Saturday at Trinity Lutheran parsonage by Rev J W Smith. They left for Reading on a wedding trip and will reside in Ephrata after returning.
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