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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1934
Page
9
The Lititz Community Chest seeks $2,750 for the coming year. Campaigners have raised part of the goal in three days, with many contributing already. The appeal emphasizes Welfare services, hospitals, and Red Cross needs not covered by government funds, urging every resident to subscribe and support their neighbors.
Years bring changes that go unnoticed by the hurrying crowd. A landmark quietly shifts with time, its significance fading from daily view even as it remains a part of the community fabric.
The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad adopted a 3 cent per mile fare across its lines since Monday. Manheim fare now 4 cents, Lancaster fare 48 cents, round trip 62 cents instead of 65. New depot opened with ticket agent D E Light and freight agent J T Sell. Depot furnished with new fixtures and lights. Jacob Smith injured in a 85 foot well accident, left arm broken. A detective remained in town for two weeks without finding reason. Rev Weinland’s chapel lecture drew $82. Moravian Church trustees to decorate for Christmas. George Screiner narrowly escaped injury after a 25 foot fall from a roof. Deaths of Albert M Zahm, Israel Erb, and Joseph Brubaker reported. Snow fell last Sunday, Christmas topic rising.
Prohibition repeal is linked to a rise in drunken driving reports from police and safety agencies. Despite wet and dry views, officials say more people drink then drive, urging tougher laws and strict enforcement to fight highway alcohol use.
Thanksgiving was observed with most businesses closed in Lititz. A football game, later basketball, and community events followed a morning snowfall of four to five inches. Local churches hosted programs led by Mrs. M. M. Souders and Rev. Henry Lutz. News covers Lititz football defeat by Lancaster’s Fulton A. C. and notes about local gatherings, theatre, and upcoming anniversaries.
The Sturgis House, once famed for its overhead roof and front balcony, is being remodeled from a former garage into a modern theatre. Locals recall past streetline changes like the Springs Hotel balcony removal. Seven overhead roofs remain on Main Street, prompting speculation which may go next.
A terse classifieds notice from Atlys outlines a results service tied to records. It highlights deliverables, scope, and contact for those seeking archived outcomes. Administrative language emphasizes efficiency and reliability in obtaining requested records.
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