Reverend Light Addresses Rotary On Thanksgiving
Rev J C H Light pastor of the United Brethren Church spoke to the Lititz Rotary Club at the General Butter Hotel on Thanksgiving Day topics. He noted 1984 was an off year financially yet praised farms health and happiness as reasons to be thankful. Joseph W Sheckard sang two seasonally themed solos to applause and discussion followed. Lancaster Rotary members Harry Snitzer and W Bucher attended.
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J. CG. WH. Light
United Brethren Church
Lititz
Joseph W. Sheckard
Lititz Club
Harry Snitzer
W. §. Bucher
Lancaster
Local Scout Troop Holds Winter Program Kickoff
The Lith Buy Scouts troop committee hosts a party at Scout Cabin Monday to launch the winter program. Dr. Joseph Grosh leads speakers including J. P. Blank and Rar Blank as the group cites past scouting history and aims to revive its spirit with the Lily boys.
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Joseph Grosh
Barton Sharp
Paul Furiow
William Fasnach
Richard Snyder
Scoumasters
J. P. Blank
Rar Blank
Paul Furow
Harrisburg
Dr. Grosh
Martin Katz
Noah Morrisson
Wilbur Stark
William Stark
Harod Kauffman
Fred Godhenaury
Curtis Long
Fred Lone
The Fireside Philosopher by Alfred Biggs
Alfred Biggs argues that diplomacy stems from courage not fear. He warns against bargaining with those who have nothing to lose and notes mental idleness damages potential. Real forward motion requires courage in the face of fear.
Juniors Attend Lancaster District Rally at Ephrata Church
Eigsteen members of the Junior Luther League of St Pauls Tu teras Church attended the County Rally of the Lancaster District Tanier Luther League at Ephrata Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Helen Bowman Reba Keath Elsie Spinner Helen Scheneberger Esther Ober Carolyn and Carl Wolf Violet and Robert Long Clarence Manary Thomas Seaman Richard Stark Jean Stevens Betty Mary Geneva Rapp Carol Ann Tickman and Harry Kauffman.
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Eigsteen
Junior Luther League of
Peanut Growth and Root Penetration Explained
The article notes that peanuts ripen underground, with the plant growing low to the ground and flowering near soil level. As pods begin to form, the stems bend, pushing pods into the soil where ripening occurs.
Local residents and visitors share Thanksgiving weekend travel
A parade of names visits relatives and friends across towns including Philadelphia Harrisburg Nutley Little Falls and State College. Several students and college couples return home from Lebanon Valley Hood College Ursinus and Shillington for the holiday.
Reds siege church for wedding in era of old time town
A chaotic report recalls a local church siege by a group labeled Reds demanding a Christian minister to wed, followed by a nonviolent ceremony. The piece also notes Henry Sturgis’s 80th birthday, his bakery history, family ties, and nearby league plans with clubs like Ephrata Lampeter and Georgetown shaping a six team lineup.
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Warren Prom
Grave Ormanist
Yrene Mai of
Paul Rupp
Asher
Lloyd i Tertaler
Saibist
Peael
Legion Post
Smart
Baowsandara Expec
Avero
Ephrata
Lampeter
Orgetownho
Ball
Legion
Fireside Philosopher Rogered by a Few
Alfred Biggs presents a Fireside piece noting that those who cry lo may not know much. Cautions readers to pause before offense and consider underlying meaning.
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J. C.H. Light
Rotary Club
Seout
Alfred Biggs
Lillian McCreary
Lila Wilson
Irene Keener
Letty Lythe
Lititz High School
Mary Dengate
Maria McPahland
Philadelphia
Dengate
John Smythe
Paul Kauffman
Amanda Kauffman
Town
Sally Kauffman
Penryn
Esther Smith
Spruce Street
Pauline Young
Brunnerville
Joseph W. Grosa
Dorothy Longerecker
Robert
Nutley
N. d
Lena Risser
Lebanon Valley College
Tiam Risser
Beatrice Gomberzer
Tiernice Long
Hood College
Frederick
Lloyd Hertzler
Jacob Hertzler
Arthur Guiney
Lois
Julia
Little Falls
Harriet Sluber
Shreiber
Mildred Tulloch
Athona
Harlan Hoffan
H Do Youn
John Mathapent
Fleetwood
Katie M. Harley
Amos P. Huber
Lebanon County
Uorace Grogh
M Willis Gochenanr
Albert Gochenaur
J. M. Leed and
Betty
Willis. Gibbel
Ambassador Quartet
Lyceum
Kings of Harmony
Henry “Pappy” Sturgis
Liiler Dent
Henry Raveh
War
Malta Hal
Rauch
Julius Sturgis
Henry
Igons Son
Wide
Sturgis
Hvinn, Otis
Martha Hacker
Lincoln
Janica
Fidwin
Ting
Ranc
Rennie Luiz
Ge & Rented
Hamiltons
Hamilton
Corneii
Wertsch
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