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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1930
Page
1
The Lititz Community Chest fundraiser begins tomorrow and runs through November 24 1. The goal is 6500 dollars up from last year to cover increased needs. Lititz will be split into 17 districts with captains and workers dividing field and house to house canvassing.
John Seaman of near Manheim pleaded guilty before Squire Derr to reckless driving after an accident at Spruce and Orange Streets. He paid a ten dollar fine plus costs. Guy Rohrer, of Sporting II, injured in the crash, has left the hospital and is now able to be about.
The P. O. of Brownstown sponsors a memorial monument for West Earl Township service men to be dedicated Sunday. The Lititz Legion will participate, with Post members asked to report in uniform at 12:80 P.M. at the Post Home.
Lititz Olivets host Olts Cleaners of Lebanon in Luta Auditorium next Thursday to begin basketball season. Captain Bill Basnaccht leads a squad including Lester Mackman Arhus Adams Lester Adams Carl Foltz Elmer Witmer Eugene Steuffex Wayne Carpenter and Earl Carpenter under coach Floyd Stark. Admission 25 cents, reserved seats 85 cents. Schedule forthcoming.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Garden Spot Post 56 American Legion will hold a card party next Thursday at the Lititz Fire House. Bridge and Pinochle games will be played, refreshments sold, door prizes awarded, and tickets cost fifty cents, sold by Auxiliary members.
The Dunkard Brethren of Northern Lancaster County start a series of meetings at Willow Street Church in Lititz. Elder Jacob A. Miller of Mechanicsburg will conduct the first service on Saturday.
Lodge Smoker Tonight. White Dove Commandery No. 582 invites all members to a smoker and luncheon in the lodge rooms. Also announced is another public dance in LUTZ AU. LORIUM on Tuesday evenings November 18. ad.
Social event features diving characters, measured entry at the door. Community notices report Rotary talk by W H Muth, hospital stays, church offerings, club meetings and upcoming dances with strong local names and venues.
Mrs Adams Better Mre Harry Adams of town was reported in need of blood transfusions at St. Joseph's Hospital Lancaster. About 125 volunteers were tested but none matched. Salt solutions and serums would be used. Mrs Adams was taken to the hospital Sunday morning in the new ambulance.
The community ambulance funded by the Legion completed two more trips this weekend. On Saturday it transported a woman guest of the Zion Home to Reading Hospital and on Sunday carried a woman to Lancaster Hospital for treatment.
The 108th anniversary exercises of the Woman's Missionary Society were held at the Moravian Church with Rev. Kenneth Hamilton, missionary near Bluefields Nicaragua C A on furlough, delivering morning Sunday School and church talks, an afternoon feast, and an illustrated lecture with field curios. His wife spoke at Tinden Hall while reports were read at the love feast and choir elections were announced with soloists named.
Local report praises Aunt Trucia Hig for a short visit and a charity show by The King's Daughters raising nearly $200. Cast members and glee club performances drew large crowds, with local humor and a baby pageant adding to the event. Special sale ads for women's and children's hats noted.
The Lilitz Weigh Schowl football team lost 38 to 0 on Saturday against Hurshey High School on Springs field. The season ends with a game against Patton Trade of Lancaster this Saturday at 3 p.m. Local squad faced stronger opposition and often played teams far above their size, yet showed effort despite more losses than wins.
The Rev Worral of Lancaster will preach at Evangelical Congregational Church Sunday evening. Rev H J Kline will speak at Seholyhill County Rally Day services. A Father and Son Banquet is planned for Tuesday at United Brethren Church with laid out arrangements by Roy Myers Harry Showers Sherman Steffy Ellis Spickler David Voy James Seather Eugene Showers Eugene Staeffer Paul Davidson and Rev J G H Light. Ladies Bible Class hosts Mrs Sadie Hack on New Street this evening and Otterbein Guild meets at Miss Kathryn Gibbel's on Second Avenue this evening.
Mrs. Sarah B. Erb 88 widow of Teruel G. Erb died unexpectedly Monday at Lancaster General Hospital from complications after a fall. She had been in good health and was about to leave Lancaster for winter, with two nurses and family at her side. Surviving are four daughters Mrs. Martin G. Hess Manheim Mrs. Geo M. Smith Overbrook Miss Minnie E. Erb New York and Mrs. Adam B. Burkholder Brookline two brothers John and Jacob Reist and sister Mrs Barbara Snavely. Funeral Thursday from Mrs Hess home Manheim with interment in HRb s cemetery.
Frank K Metzgar 68 of Lititz died at Lancaster General Hospital Saturday night after a five week illness. He was born May 11 1867 and was a retired farmer. He was a member of St Pauls Lutheran Church and survived by wife two children Rolandus Manheim and Ammon Lebanon three grandchildren and one sister Mrs William.
D Edward Antes of Coatesville was reelected president of the Lancaster District Luther League at the thirty six annual convention held Saturday in St Pauls Lutheran Church Lititz Rev W R Sammel pastor Other officers include Vice president Elvin Slaugh recording secretary Mrs Lloyd Mack executive secretary Miss Anna Carter chaplain Rev James Harrison Rev George A Kercher president of the Lancaster conference installed the officers Sessions were held morning afternoon and evening and about 100 Luther League members attended from the city and county The principal evening address by Rev E Martin Grove of Bethlehem Harrisburg on How Are We Serving Christ his main thought what thy hand findeth to do do it with all thy might Rev Charles Holland of Marietta chaplain opened with devotional period Saturday morning followed by greetings from Rev W R Sammel and D Edward Antes The morning address by Rev Allen L Bonner Grace Lutheran Lancaster on Serving Christ in 80 1830 and in 1980 The memorial service conducted by Rev W R Sammel as the afternoon reports of officers and committees were given The auditing committee included David Lutz Mrs Lloyd Mack and Mrs Carl Risser The resolutions committee Rev James Harrison Mrs M A Martin and Paul Suber The nominating committee Mrs George Kercher chairman assisted by members of every league in the district
The Woman's Missionary Society of St. Paul's Lutheran Church will hold its annual Thank-Offering service next Sunday evening November 28. Guest speaker is Kathryne Holsopple of Royersford, a returned missionary to India. She and her husband have served as instructors at the State Sunday School Camps at Spruce Creek.
The Delphians club met at Mrs. Norman Badorf’s home Friday with thirteen members. They studied Medieval Fiction and presented programs on Elizabethan contributions, Amadis of Gaul, Gil Blas as a Doctor and Inquisitor, and Euphues. The next meeting is set for November 21 at Mrs. Valentine Brobut’s home. Nothing But the Truth is coming soon.
A dense roster of visits and travel across Pennsylvania and nearby states. Residents hosted relatives and friends from Philadelphia York Lancaster Allentown Bethlehem and Sunbury with weekends in Washington DC New York City and Royersford. The list notes funerals and naval and educational events alongside general calls on relatives and neighbors.
At St. Pauls Lutheran Church Sunday service the $1,200 pledge made last January for Dr and Mrs Rajah Manikam missionaries in India was reported as completed. A Christmas gift of $25 was also sent to them. Horton Optician Lincoln offers eye exams and glasses with hours 9am to 8pm.
Garden Spot Post 56 American Legion plans a 4 PM dedication parade from the Legion Home to the Fire House to mark the ambulance dedication. Capt John M Groff head of the Red Cross will give the address. A Legion Auxiliary oyster and clam feed follows with Legion orchestra providing music.
Fire fighters are asked to report in uniform at the fire house Saturday for a parade line at 3 30 in front of the Legion Home.
The Young People's Council of District No 9 met with over 100 attendees. Armistice Day themed devotions were led by Eden School. A visit to all schools is planned for next Sunday November 23 and a conference at Rothsville Lutheran on November 29. Officers elected: President Betty Martin, Vice President James Mummert, Secretary Helen Yerger, Assistant Irene Keesler, Treasurer John Eberly, Superintendent Alfred Douple, Assistants Bila Stauffer and William Fasnacht. Retiring officers are Irma Gantz, Warren Diehm, and Anna Mary Franck. Lloyd Mentzer of Ephrata, WWI veteran, gave an illustrated Europe trip lecture.
Linden Hall hockey and Shippen School played to a 2-2 draw in Lancaster on Saturday. A rematch is set at Linden Hall on Tuesday November 25. Grandstands were erected at the hockey field and a Armistice Day program was held in the Chapel with flags displayed at the school.
A masquerade party at the Protective Home Circle Home in Columbia Saturday night honored attendees Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spangler Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Long Mr. and Mrs. Linn Roth Mr. and Mrs. Joe Herr Mr. and Mrs. Roy Weaver and Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Withers and family Roy Weaver won the door prize Paul Spangler earned best Mummer's make up prize and Mrs. Linn Roth took best dressed woman prize.
One front window of the Trimmer store at Broad and Orange Streets displays a den scene with many mounted game birds and animals. All except the doe were bagged by Fred Thmmmer. Roller skating Saturday afternoon. School children 10c and 1 lie. LUTZ AUDITORIUM ad.
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