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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1929
Page
1
Mona Grange at Rothsville rallies members to urge Congress to support a debenture plan for farm relief. The meeting praised recent liquor enforcement actions and hosted representatives from nearby chapters with a day of ceremonies, supper, and programs at High School auditorium.
More than 300 people attended the first War House Bazaar held at a well known inn marking the start of a series begun over 400 years ago. Crowds enjoyed bargains and the children sparked excitement as sales continued with prices listed for cows pigs corn bantams pallets and rabbits. A second sale is planned for November with more goods expected.
Clarence Reidenbach 83 of Owl Hill died Thursday evening at St. Elizabeth Hospital Lancaster of spinal meningitis. Survived by wife Carrie Pfautz before marriage, parents Isaac and Edith Reidenbach, two sisters Verna Reidenbach and another sister married to Chester Habecker. He was a member of Warwick Lodge and P C S of A Roths. Services were held Monday at home and at 1:30 at Asville Lutheran Church. Interment in Little Creek Cemetery.
Mary Elizabeth Geist Enck widow of John Enck died Saturday afternoon at 3 40 o clock in Brickerville of complications. She taught school in War k township for seven years and remained a Formed Church member for fifty years. Survived by G Enck and J G Enck Brickerville Samuel Lebanon n Denver. fourteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. one sister Mrs Harriet Buck of an. Funeral held yesterday at 1 30 at the late home and 2 at Ikerville Reformed Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery Geo B Raezer Lititz officiating.
Oliver Wiker 61 died suddenly Sunday afternoon at 4 80 o clock at his sister Mrs Alfred Wader home in Soudersburg. Death was caused by heart disease after a brief illness. Continued on page 5.
The Lititz area sees a reorganized basketball squad, moved residences, a veterinary club gathering at H W Barnard Hospital, and a host of local visits. Evangels and church services plus Rotary and Daughters events fill a busy week with travel notes and savings data.
A two and a half story frame dwelling and outbuildings at Water and Noble Streets were sold at a trustee's public sale Tuesday afternoon. Charles Long bought the property for $2,700. Harold G. Ripple, trustee in bankruptcy of John R. Hackman, was the seller.
A father and son banquet was held in the basement of St Luke's Reform Church on Monday evening. Addresses were delivered by Rev Geo B Raezer Dr L N Moyer John H Enck Cullen Carpenter and others. Songs were sung and a general good time followed. A fine supper was served. About thirty attended.
Mounts big white gray mountain squirrel presented to taxidermist Frank B Buck for mounting. Prof H H Beck confirms species as a gray long eared mountain squirrel that aged to whiten fur. Buck has mounted scores of pheasants this season along with other game and birds.
Thanksgiving Market will be held Wednesday from 4 to 19 in Market House East Main Street. B F Lutz M M.
The Lititz exchange of the Denver and Ephrata Telephone and Telegraph Co. implements a new ringing system to replace the old staccato rings. Two party line subscribers will hear a long ring, four party lines a long and two short rings, while private lines remain unchanged.
General Charles G. Rhoades former Armistice signer visits Lancaster tonight for an 8 o clock Legion Home event. He is described as a well known army man and a large local crowd is expected to attend the talk.
A number of books from the A Herr Smith Memorial Library of Lancaster have been placed in the office of Dr W K Lockhart for public use without charge. They can be obtained on weekdays 9 30 to 5 30 except Thursday when available until noon.
A Purity meeting for women and girls over twelve will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM in the Moravian Sunday School Chapel. It is the annual public meeting of the Social Morality Department of the W C T U. Mrs May B Macken of Philadelphia will speak and there will be special music. An offering for expenses will be collected.
The Moravian Ushers and Ushers' Association met Tuesday evening. Dr. W. K. Cooper displayed pictures from the ushers picnic and other educational items. A Father and Son banquet was planned for mid December and a baked clam supper was served.
Fire of undetermined origin discovered by the watchman at the Trap Factory early today. The blaze involved a new electrically operated tempering furnace recently installed and used for steel traps. Firefighters arrived after 2 AM, the sprinkler system and chemicals helped control the blaze.
Evangelistic services led by Rev. Nathan Martin of Lebanon continue this week at the Evangelical Church. A retreat is planned for St. James Catholic Church in December. Four converts were reported as the Evangelical services at the Church of the Brethren closed Sunday. The Ladies' Aid Society of the United Brethren plans a 7:30 PM meeting at Mrs. Harry Crall's home with Mrs. Walter Clair and others as entertainers.
The Woman's Missionary Society of St Pauls Lutheran Church will conduct the Thank Offering service Sunday evening with reader Mrs G Witmyer. Rev W R Sammel will offer prayer, the choir will sing an anthem, and pageants titled Look On to the Harvest and Without Spot will be presented by the Junior Choir and Young Ladies Class.
The Lititz Community Chest kicks off with a director and solicitor meeting at the Young Men's Business League to decide the quota and procedures. Workers will visit homes to explain the local aid drive and the Lancaster Community Chest connection. A speaker from the Lancaster Welfare Federation will address the session and outline district and industry coverage.
David P. Kurtz son of Mr and Mrs A Park Kurtz Mechanicsburg and Miss Anna Mary Raverum daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Ravegum Akron were married at the Imtheran Parsonage Lititz on Saturday at 3 pm Rev F A Weick acl officiated using the ring ceremony The bridal pair was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Martin A Kurtz New Holland The couple will reside in Akron.
A wedding was held Thursday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Christian S Rohrer near Mechanicsburg. Their daughter Miss Mabel E Rohrer married John H Herr son of Mr and Mrs Aaron Herr of Millersville. The ceremony was performed by Rev Elmer G Martin of Bridgeport, the uncle.
In Ephrata Schwartz Brothers marks its fourth anniversary sale starting today and running through the 30th. A free souvenir is offered to each adult shopper entering the store.
St. Pauls Lutheran Church choir held a Friday evening social with about 175 attendees. A program featured piano solos by Kathryn Zimmerman, a vocal solo by Mrs Norman Brubaker, monologues by Mr Chatelain of York, and a play. Light refreshments were served. net proceeds of 51 dollars go to purchasing gowns for the choir.
The Moravian Home announces its annual donation day on Thanksgiving. Residents and supporters are invited to bring fruits vegetables and other acceptable items to support those in need.
The six Circles of King's Daughters of Lititz extend thanks to the 70 men who participated in The Dream of a Clown and contributed to its success. They anticipate each man will hear a cherry You're quite welcome in return.
The Lititz Community Hotel Company schedules its next meeting for tomorrow in the Business League rooms. Routine business occupied Friday’s session.
The Lititz Auxiliary of the new Osteopathic Hospital in Lancaster will meet tomorrow night at Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Herr’s home at 183 East Main Street. Horton Optician advertises eye exams and glasses with reasonable prices and hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open evenings for those who wish to come after supper.
Mrs W E Hickman spent a week with her sister in Akron Ohio. Mr and Mrs Harry Brookmyer of Lititz and Addison Witmer of Neffs ville visited Ironville with the Ember family. Miss Letitia Light from Reading stays with her brother Rev J C H Light. Mrs Light visits Philadelphia. Worley attended a surprise party near Steelton. Dengler stayed with his sister in Clear Spring Pa. Esther Seaman and friend from New York City visited N B Leaman family in Philadelphia. Beatrice Kemper and Esther McCreary spent a weekend in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Both work for Animal Trap Company of America.
A third grade girl spent 108 hours outdoors last week during a school play contest held during institute week. Excluding Sundays, she averaged over fifteen hours outside per day of vacation, a remarkable showing amid reports ranging from 25 to 100 hours.
Prof. M. Demmy, supervising principal, announces the honor students with A or B grades in all subjects for the first quarter of 1929 30. Seniors include Amy Grace Buchter Mary Diehm Thelma Furlow Janet Huber Mary Minnich Naomi Peiffer Eva Shissler Richard Enck. Juniors Melvin Lauwver Richard Zartman Mary Brubaker Margaret Miller Dorothy Moyer. Sophomores Bea trice Bomberger Helen Earhart Edna Eby Mary Kock Hazel Mc Bride Loretta Mellinger. Freshman Ruth Bachman Edith Diehm Ruth Dissinger Helen Snyder Paul McCloud Charles Howard Clyde Myers.
Supervising Principal Prof. M C Demmy announces no continuation school will operate here despite state law. After discussion with town factories the number of minors employed was 23, but leaders cut the figure below the required threshold, avoiding the need for a continuation school.
James Sesseman delivered a yellowed sale bill printed in March 1846 advertising spring and summer goods by a Columbia merchant. It lists items such as james, oregon cloth, gamboots, balzerines and berages with carpet prices from 12 cents a yard.
The Lititz Fire Company hosts the second winter card party tonight in the Fire Stall. Pinochle and 500 offer turkey duck and goose prizes for Thanksgiving. Special sale at Scott's Book Store on E Main St Lititz offers 500 Victor Records 4 for $1.00.
A Milk Control Bureau field agent visits Lancaster County distributors seeking help to comply with the new State Milk Act. The permit system starts September 1, 1930, with free applications available January 1 from the Pennsylvania Department of Health in Harrisburg. returns are due February 1. Exemptions exist for single cows with tuberculin testing and customer supplied containers.
The High School Star Course opened Monday evening in the high school auditorium with DeWille Concert Company delivering a strong start. De Willow Semeron impressed with the concertina grande while Mrs. Samerau and Naomi Coffin provided singing and violin performances that left little to desire.
Mr and Mrs W H Muth expect to spend Christmas with their son John in Paris where he studies art. They will sail from New York on the De Grasse on December 5 to Havre then Paris, with plans to tour Spain Switzerland and Italy and possibly visit Naples Germany and Egypt before returning in late January.
Mr and Mrs Paul Miller announce the birth of a daughter at Lancaster General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Elmer Bomberger of South Broad Street announce the birth of a son at the same institution. Mr and Mrs Miles R Fasnacht welcome son Miles Reisner Jr born on November 18. Fasnacht is assistant manager of the J C Penny Co store at Indiana Pa.
Gasoline prices fell one cent per gallon this week across companies. The barber shops in town will close for Thanksgiving Day. Scott's Book Store adds a full line of Vantine's Incense Burners and Incense.
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