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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1936
Page
9
Early morning blaze on Juniper Alley north side reports three stables lost. Two owned by Dr. C. E. Lane and one by Clayton Stedman. a new auto, several wagons, and a shetland pony burned. Blame placed on tramps seeking shelter from cold.
Life insurance gathers premiums from all classes and funds homes bereft of the bread-winner. It saves thousands from public relief and pools small savings to support community undertakings like homes, offices, factories, highways, schools, and hospitals. Over two centuries, it contributed to prosperity and culture, arguably the era's greatest blessing, says C. Ferguson.
Downtown stores and merchants anticipate a stronger holiday mood this year with increased spending. Electric lights for home exteriors gain popularity as a budget friendly way to share Christmas spirit amid the season’s expectations.
The piece uses humorous maxims about judgment and self awareness. It compares singing to birds and appetites to markets while noting people who boast of ancestors rarely share happiness. It also mocks those who imitate others, ending with a self deprecating note about so called refinement.
The Record offers a nine day, 1100 mile Florida tour leaving Saturday December 26 and returning January 8. It suits teachers or anyone seeking a mid winter vacation with stays in Jacksonville Miami Beach and St Petersburg. The price is 125 dollars and covers all expenses except meals at Miami Beach. Call office for details.
The RECORD highlights everyday community events and notes on local happenings across town. Readers will find brief items detailing meetings, local achievements, upcoming activities, and public notices with a focus on neighborhood relevance.
The Department of Commerce notes brisk retail activity fueled by holiday buying with department store sales 17 percent above last year. Strong wage growth and dividend flows support demand, while the West Coast remains less affected by strike concerns. The 1929 holiday season is seen as potentially among the strongest in recent years. sales during November and December are estimated within 10 percent of the 1929 total of a billion dollars.
Among the sick Mrs. Menno Eberly and Mrs. Clayton Royer of Juincoln Avenue are convalescing in St. Joseph's Hospital Lancaster after operations last week. Percy Furlow of Front Street is on the sick list. B. F. Ritter of East Main Street also listed as sick.
Oliver Dichmn of Penryn is unable to work this week due to a severe cold and is staying at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Aaron Hershey on Spruce Street. Mrs Susan Shreiner of North Cedar Street has been on the sick list for several weeks. Billy Pearson, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Pierson of South Broad Street, underwent an appendectomy at Lancaster General Hospital last week.
Papeete in Tahiti is praised as the beauty spot that attracted old Baftors. Women there are declared the most beautiful in the South Sea Islands.
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