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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1923
Page
4
The notice states publication occurs every Thursday morning with a subscription rate of $1.50 per year. It identifies R. E. Buch as editor and proprietor and notes entry at Lititz, Pennsylvania post office as second class matter.
The article urges local businessmen in Lititz to join civic organizations and attend meetings. It argues many capable citizens resist public work but can be awakened by persistent engagement and exposure to successful town efforts elsewhere, turning former sleepers into active participants.
The piece reflects on longer evenings altering habits from reading and study to social amusements. It laments loss of quiet family routines and urges a balance with reading and thoughtful activity during winter, noting the refreshment of home life.
The regular monthly gathering of the Pennsylvania Society of Farm Women No 1 will take place at Mrs. Charles Forney home near Brunnerville on Saturday December 1 at 1 30 p m All interested are invited to attend.
Anthony Meashy of Manheim had a road accident at a crossroad when a Terre Hill vehicle struck his car, front axle and wheels damaged but no injuries. D E Grebill plans to join Linoleum Gun Club of Lancaster on a Friday deer hunt in western counties. he will be cook and stay about two weeks. Mrs Caroline Wolf, widow of Jacob Wolf, died Saturday at 5 pm aged 74 leaving five sons and a daughter. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm, interment Brownstown cemetery. High School class to stage charity entertainment Friday Dec 7 in KGE hall with a Lancaster string orchestra. Charles Butzer of Manheim visited E W Pierce Sunday. Mrs P F Brown ill with nervous breakdown. A son was born to Rev and Mrs C W U Worner last Thursday.
The Women's Missionary Society of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Lexington holds its weekly gathering to plan outreach, sewing projects, and donations for local and overseas missions. Members discuss upcoming events and fundraisers.
Brickerville members gathered at Mrs. Clara Widman’s home last Wednesday evening with about forty attendees. A fine program and social hour followed. A two week revival at the Brethren church ended Sunday evening led by Rev. Nathan Eshleman, with unusually good attendance. Sunday guests included Rev. and Mrs. F A Weichsel of Lititz and others from the Zartman family and nearby farms. neighbors hosted visitors and shared meals and greetings.
In Akron the Woman's Missionary Society and Mission Band present a Thanksgiving program at the Evangelical church Thursday evening, and a Men’s Meeting is set for Sunday afternoon at the United Evangelical church with Rev C A Lynch of Ephrata as speaker on Christian Manhood. A Newmanstown singer will participate. The Lancaster and Lititz performers plus several locals contributed to the Akron Alumni Association program, judged a success. Household moves include the Wirry Shirker family shipping to Newbridge Delaware and the John Fritz family relocating from Witmer. Sunday visitors and gatherings feature Rev S Enck of Harrisburg, Helen Weidler of Philadelphia, and multiple local families visiting or entertaining.
A second carload of four cars of Vermont seed potatoes has arrived at the North Queen street siding in Lancaster. The potatoes will be distributed to farmers through the local Farm Bureau co operative division, which purchased them in Vermont and is led by H. N. Hostetter.
Borough Council met in regular session on Tuesday evening November 27 with members Pierson Rudy and Helter present. The Water Committee reported pumping 4 806 620 gallons and taps for Myers and Keller. The Health Clinic notes show 123 babies registered and ongoing chicken pox among children. Various bills were approved including labor, salaries, insurances, utilities, and hauling costs.
The postmastership exam for Ephrata will be held on Tri day December 21. The salary is 2500 dollars yearly with an assistant postmaster and several clerks. Since John Schreck assumed the post, business has grown and earned a first class rating with parcel post added. Schreck’s time appointment ends February 11, 1924, and his administration has given universal satisfaction.
Sadie May Wolf of Ephrata, aged 16, confessed to manslaughter in the death of her infant son. The Lancaster court postponed sentencing after a guilty plea and a mercy plea from her counsel. The judge called the crime serious and not to be treated lightly.
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