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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
1
Farmers and buyers show no clear plans as tobacco prices remain uncertain. The article notes stalled negotiations, late buying by warehouses, and a cautious outlook across the county as growers await the market signal.
Bishop C. L. Moench has retired from ministerial duties after fifty years of service and now resides with his daughter in Ardmore near Philadelphia. His last charge was Graceham Maryland since last May, and he previously led the Moravian Board of P. E. C. with Bethlehem as headquarters. He also served twelve years as pastor of the Lititz Moravian church until about seventeen years ago.
The Moravian church Sewing Society will conduct its annual sale in the chapel on Saturday November 28 starting at 1 o clock. It offers plain and fancy sewing items as well as cakes pies sugar cake and coffee for sale.
Thanksgiving Day will be observed as a general holiday next Thursday with banks stores and factories to be closed in town.
A reader laments long reliance on quantity over quality in Pennsylvania tobacco. With 113 million pounds on hand the write urges earlier planting, better harvest timing, reduced acreage, and focus on quality to fetch higher prices as manufacturers demand the right grade and aroma.
William H. Keller hosts a Sunday birthday visit by his sister Grace Keller with Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Disharnon from nearby areas. Flowers candy and postcards were given. A Kings Daughters Speak-No-Evil Circle meeting served coffee and cake and read a birthday poem by L A Weitzel.
Among the sick in Lancaster Mrs. Eckert of North Broad street is critically ill after a stomach ulcer operation at Lancaster General Hospital. Fred Hammond recently underwent surgery for internal troubles. Horace Grube expects discharge after five weeks at St Josephs. Others cited include Wilson Baum with erysipelas, Mrs. Bender with typhoid fever improving, Mrs. Will with a severe cold, and Mr. Risser with a heavy cold awaiting recovery.
Owl Hill resident Miller and Stoltzfus of Gap filed a bill in equity in the United States District Court at Philadelphia against Good Roads Machinery Company and American Road Machinery Company for patent infringement on dump car improvements. The 1909 patent, issued for seventeen years, covers an automatic dump feature and alleged losses exceed 90,000 dollars over several years. Attorneys for the plaintiffs are J. C. Wobensmith, John N. Hetrick, and Gable Vaughin Gaul.
Horace L Eschbach thanks friends for birthday wishes received on Monday. He mentions cards letters and a visit from Rev. Crosland Edwin and Henry Sturgis. He is currently caring for B. H. Hershey at Manheim.
The Moravian Ushers Association will hold a father and son regular meeting this evening. Attendees are promised a treat as part of the program.
The union Thanksgiving service is set for Thanksgiving morning at 10 A M in the Evangelical church. Rev. F A Weichsel will preach the sermon and the offering benefits the General Hospital.
Five Lititz St Josephs Hospital nurses plus others at Lancaster General aid the sick while pursuing education. A future Lititz Springs Avenue via North Alley is imagined as growth continues. News from Dollings collapse: two Ohio officials, Benham and Harrison, jailed in Atlanta for thousands lost by Lancaster investors.
Three cans of catfish from the State Hatcheries were released at E. K. Zartman's dam after a temporary structure diverted the stream. Fish are expected large enough for table use by next summer. The old dam is being rebuilt with concrete while seeking Brothers of Rothsville handle the work. Brubaker’s dam area is noted for catfish and lilies.
A Lititz area farmer who toured Florida warns the boom may fade as some land is poor and pricey. Dr. H A Cuppy says he wouldn't touch Florida real estate with a ten foot pole. Many locals plan winter visits to the state.
R M Spacht is remodeling the Rudy building for a new furniture store in Lititz. Work includes front facade removal for limestone, open stairs to the third floor, an electric elevator, funeral auditorium and morgue on top, plus a rear building for storage cabinet shop and garage. Basement storerooms planned.
The Lancaster County Firemen Association plans its November meeting at Hope Fire Company hall Manheim on Friday evening November 27 A prominent speaker on volunteer firefighting will address the gathering The Elizabethtown Fire Company has abandoned its 1926 annual meeting and a new site will be chosen Plans for the second annual banquet in January will be made The event is expected to be one of the largest among eastern Pennsylvania fire associations
Harry Bucher of Lifitz reports his 35 pound breeder turkey was killed by unlicensed dogs without owners nearby. He estimates total dog-related losses at 150 dollars in the past month.
The piece traces Lititz growth from the Lyceum to Bomberger’s Hall and Mora vian chapel to Linden Hall and the high school gym. It argues Lititz has outgrown every facility and needs a dedicated modern community hall to serve as a gathering place and asset to the town.
Three murder cases at Lancaster Court ended with acquittals. Mrs. Bertha Baxter was found not guilty of killing neighbor George Coffroad at Mt. Pleasant on September 10 after a short trial. Mrs. Catherine Tracey of Marietta was freed by the Grand Jury on Tuesday over the baby murder charge. Mrs. Susan Shreiner faced trial for killing her common law husband at Rome on September 13 with Dr. M H Yoder and others as witnesses.
Dorcas King s Daughters Circle presents Welcome Home Jimmy at the high school auditorium on Thanksgiving evening November 26. Tickets go on sale at Moyer s Drug Store Tuesday at 8 am. Tickets may be bought Thanksgiving Day at Mrs Emory Wagner s home 12 E Orange St. Brickerville church members will sell sewn goods in Reifsnyder s Music store Ephrata on November 28. All are welcome.
Farmers set 50 to 55 cents a pound for home grown turkeys while city shipped birds bring 34 to 36 cents live weight and 50 cents dressed. Many families skip turkey due to price. Engagement announced: Mary Louise Sheehan and Joseph B. Doster.
Moravian pastor Rev. Geo. M. Shultz after thirty one years of service, last at York Pennsylvania, retires from active duty due to failing health. Born on Speedwell farms in Elizabeth township, he is known in the area and has past blacksmithing work with Lewis S. Murr in this borough.
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