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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1930
Page
2
The potato faced early unpopularity in Scandinavia about 200 years ago but grew to become a key Swedish crop. It established itself as an important staple in the region's agriculture and diet.
A historical reflection on what history records, noting that true value lies in successful deeds rather than mere wealth, as Henry Ward Beecher emphasizes that history hurries to document impactful actions.
A Plymouth confectioner lost 156 in cash when a stove fire consumed money kept in the stove's firebox. In Spring Grove, Moul had X rays show a needle lodged in his leg from a childhood accident. Joe Israel, 50, of Gallitzin, jokes about timing a man escaping a well after two falls, with neighbors rescuing him unharmed. In New Castle, officials plan to dispose of a 3200 reward for Irene Schroder and W Glenn Dague with a 500 check from the Keystone Club. In Harrisburg, James Maurer reports zero expenditures and receipts in his governor bid. In Pittsburgh, six bandits fled a pool hall robbery with 3000 cash and a 1500 diamond after a gunfire pursuit. In Greensboro, Dr Daniel Sullivan of Seton Hill College is listed as critically injured after his car overturned.
The funeral of Mrs. Charles Corbett was largely attended Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Senior C. F. of the U B church meet Sunday at 6 30 with John Rothfus leading the Thanksgiving lesson. Numerous local families visit relatives and attend gatherings in the area. Bears for Punishment quote appears as a Country Home item.
Rothsville High School will compete in the Lancaster Central County League with Landisville Maytown Paradise Strasburg and Marietta replacing Class B. The Rothsville lineup includes Hackman captain forward Bushong forward Garner center Hertzler guard Groff guard Mellinger center Musser forward Risser guard. coach Levin and manager Bomberger. Season opens Friday night November 21 at Rothsville against Brownstown then hosts Lititz on Saturday November 29. Also notes Jacob Myers return to General Hospital for facial injury and Mrs. Kathryn Boucher admitted to Lancaster General Hospital. Lutheran choir officers elected at the Nov 10 meeting led by John H Reitz.
Orphans Court of Lancaster County orders a public sale on December 6 1930 at 2 PM. The property in Warwick Township fronts a macadam road from Rothsville to Lititz and features a two story mansard roof dwelling and frame stable. The parcel covers 112 perches and borders Paul Miller Benjamin Groff and John E Weaver among others. Auctioneer Jacob G Conrad and attorney Joseph B Wissler handle proceedings.
Executors of the Estate of Michael Keath announce a public sale at Unebener and Habecker lititz office. Two lots on Front Street in Lititz Lancaster County will be offered with semi detached 2 and 4 story dwellings. Sale begins 7 30 PM terms to be announced by Ralph Rholandis K Keath executor.
A study notes 161 peaks in the Canadian Rocky mountains exceed 10,000 feet in elevation. The heights surpassing the 3,000 meter mark highlight the rugged terrain and prominent summits across Alberta and British Columbia.
A vehicle collision on the Harrisburg pike injured Florin resident Florin Robert Comling with possible rib fractures. Lewis Borsos and Harry Herbian were uninjured while Robert Fifley drove the other car. A second robbery at Sheridan Herr’s home in Martieville is under inquiry, a gold watch valued at $20 and a wrist watch were stolen. In Ephrata 17 year old Harlan Burkholder was wounded when a revolver discharged accidentally. Katherine Herr’s will leaves $100 bequests to Lancaster First Presbyterian Church and Hospital Lancaster General, estate valued over $18,000. A thief with a dog stole jewelry from J Leslie Brown’s Linco Highway West home. Irvin Seiverling, 35, publisher of the Commercial Messenger in Ephrata, died by suicide at his home.
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