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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1923
Page
4
Publication note shows weekly Thursday edition with subscription at $1.50 annually. Editor and proprietor R. E. Buch is listed. Post office stamp indicates Lititz, Pennsylvania, as the mailing city.
The piece contrasts towns that talk about projects with little action to lititz examples where residents act. It criticizes chronic talkers who delay work and praises locals who both talk and take real steps, while noting sleepers who only discuss progress.
Institute week offers teachers lectures and entertainment to broaden minds while giving students a break from routine. It provides rest from nervous energy, aims to renew vigor for classrooms, and improves attention and smoother studies for pupils.
A famous actress dismissed social opinion after a European trip in which her domestic affairs were aired. The remark contrasts with popular belief that people care what others think, highlighting the social pressure of group life and public scrutiny.
The text argues that seeking others’ approval anchors conduct, and true safety arises when one is convinced of being right despite opposition. It notes rare bravado by spoiled favorites and public defiance by a few, yet warns against a reckless “don’t care” stance as dangerous ground.
Rev L Griswold Williams of Reading urged that the debt to war fighters be repaid with a bonus taken from war profiteers profits. He criticized patronizing labels for soldiers and demanded wages of men, noting wealth created during war and prisoners jailed for wartime views. He cited repeal of the espionage act and urged accountability for those who profited while others suffered.
Harvey Miller and wife of Lexington visited Levi Habecker on Sunday. Quinton Zwally and family of Akron spent Sunday with Amos Metzler. R. L. Keith and family joined Mr. Ebling for a Sunday gathering at Reinholds. M. B. Sheaffer and daughter Lizzie were at Samuel Moore’s in Mt Airy. Selinda Williams stayed with C. E. B. Risser in Lititz. J. W. Roth and wife and J. d. Smith visited relatives in Waldeck.
Mr and Mrs Phares Zartman and daughters Elsie and Florence attended the Brinkerville Lutheran Parish Sunday School Convention along with Mrs Clara Weidman Miss Edna Zartman and Miss Elvaer held in Lexington.
Akron on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Cloyd Sheaffer and daughter Marie and Mr and Mrs Walter Fry all of Martindale were Sunday guests in the home of Christ Zook and family. The Women's Missionary Society Emanuel Lutheran Brickerville will hold monthly meeting on Wednesday evening November 21 at the home of Mrs Clara Weidman. A fine program will be rendered and everybody is cordially invited to attend. Rev Nathan Eshleman of Green Tree is in charge of revival services starting Saturday evening in the Brethren church for several weeks.
Lititz and nearby towns host a string of Sunday visits and suppers. Families from Lititz, Ephrata, Akron, Reading, and Kennel Hill attend meals, Bible classes, and church events with extended kin and friends. A trolley-line project prompts local workers’ employment as a three-story Main Street building is torn down.
Mrs Phares Brown Samuel Fasnacht Mr and Mrs James Bryson and daughter of Springville visited the Harry Zwaily family Sunday. Mrs Sarah Martin of Ephrata and the Wesley Martin family of Hahnstown joined George Enck of Hopeland visiting the George Meek family.
Washington Camp No 559 P O S of A initiated eight candidates last Thursday. State President James I Pyle and District Presidents Shenk and Slair attended. A light luncheon followed. Local visits mention Mrs Mary Ritz, Miss Florence Musser, and several families from Reading, Lancaster, Lititz, and Brownstown. Rothsville High basketball faces rebuilding after shaken team claims.
A note from Handy Store urges customers to place their fruit cake orders for Thanksgiving. The reminder emphasizes timely ordering to ensure availability and proper holiday delivery.
Local shopper reminder flags Gochenour Handy Store as the place to order fruit cake for Thanksgiving. The note emphasizes timely ordering for holiday needs at the retailer.
An advertisement from J B Young and Son at 38 East Orange Street claims to move out of the high rent district and promise money savings on a player piano. The brief promo emphasizes cost savings and outlet location.
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