Local Wartime Happenings And Community News
Seventy five soldiers received Victory Buttons on Monday. Mrs. Otis Plaute underwent surgery at Jancastar General Hospital for a tumor last week. Lititz youths plan four Saturday dancing classes at the Mph Rata band hall. A Bearle dog bought by Yor Furlow for $20 was killed by a wave mill truck on Saturday. Speak No Byll Circle members urged to attend the best meeting night in Tory on Oct 7. An offering for Home Missions raised $420, with a quota of $095. Edwin B. Brubaker wills $1,000 to Brethren Home and $200 to Longenecker's meeting House. Tey, O. S. Miller of the T. B. Church will speak on Exnighthood before Knox Wwinandery in Withamsport Friday. A notice from OE. Siete invites a meeting. recent rear residence improvements noted. Mrs. Paul Demmy, Deiwug and Kloyd Rader attended a dinner in Quarryville. Lhainn’s resilience hosted a large dining, and a liturgical concert may occur if a suitable band is found. Squire A. T. Reidenbath is recovering. Children visiting him included Mrs. Qideon Kahl, Lancaster. Dinner Reidenbach, Philadelphia. Mrs. Avice Milchsack, Bethlehem. Larry Reidenbach, Harrisburg. Mrs. Ephraim Eby of Cedar Street. Mrs. Dby slated for cataract surgery at Bryn Mawr Hospital. minor operation performed, and further surgery planned. Dr. WA. K. Cooper operates a new dental office with added equipment and gas for quicker work. modern facilities noted as unmatched outside major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
Dalghers
Tory
Akon
Wlurel
Edwin B. Brubaker
Tiilzig
Noeffsville
Longenecker
A. Tittsburgher
Inadyamite
Flesurt
G G. Tiehm
Litting
Squire A. T. Reidenbath
Qideon Kahl
Lancaster
Reidenbach
Philadelphia
Avice Milchsack
Bethlehem
Larry Reidenbach
Harrisburg
Allmes
Real Estate Sales Across Several Townships
Real estate transactions include Frank Schnerer selling Pine and Center corners lot to Alvin R. Weller. Daniel Mberly selling a New Street frame house to John M. Shelly for 1500. a 78 acre 95 perches Warwick tract with improvements sold in private terms. Monroe T. Shue of Owirl Willytown bought WAH public sale for 14700.70 at 175.225 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank 5. Schnerer
C. Wm. Grosh
Alvin R. Weller
Pred
Essig
Daniel Mberly
New Street
John M. Shelly
Manheim Township
Alfred M. Douple
Warwick Township
Lititz
Hallville
WAH
Monroe T. Shue
Qwi
Auto Travel Costlier Than Rail From Lititz To San Francisco
Jacob Gibbel of Lititz recounts the auto journey to San Francisco with companions including ook, Maurer and Herry. He describes living arrangements, cooking setup, and a dog that left en route. The expense log notes fuel, car sale price, and fuel gallons with a comparison to rail costs and future work opportunities in Pacifco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Gibbel
Lititz
San Francisco
Brother Herry
Jacob Weidner
Maurer
Aiso
Jack
Local man known around town moves from factory to service
A longstanding Holland resident, famed across the town for his stint at the Chocolate factory, later served at Camp Meade and has spent the past year and a half employed by the Submarine Boat Corporation in Newark, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shite
Holland
Camp Meade
The
Submarine Boat Corporation
Newark
Littig Man Takes Prize for Fancy Needle Work
A Lancaster fair scene highlights Littig participants with Yon. G. G. Diehm as horse-race judge and H I Witmyer leading poultry. Amos Bomberger, a director, promotes the event while Joan W. Longenecker and Burkholder Bros exhibit. Jobo Joeed of Lititz wins first prize for crochet work. Diehm also knits and lace makes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
G. G. Diehm
II. G. Witmyer
Amos Ti. Bomberger
Joan W. Longenecker
Burkholder Bros
Lititz
Jobo Joeed
Doehn Cam
Twin sisters host Liita High Sophomore party at home
Ruth and Hsiher Seaman, daughters of Mrs. and Mrs. Nathaniel LB Seaman, entertained thirty five Sophomore students from Liita High School at their residence last Friday evening. Miss Anna K Mille, principal, attended. Lawn games led to prizes won by Jean Russel while elegant refreshments were served on the porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth and
Hsiher
Nathaniel LB. Seaman
Liita High School
Anna K
Mille
Jean Russel
Captain Lane to Resume Local Dental Practice
Captain C. J. Lane, long stationed at Camp Taylor Kentucky, is home on a fifteen day leave before reporting to Camp Dix New Jersey to await discharge. He plans to remodel his office immediately after discharge and install new equipment, aiming to return to practice by mid October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Lane
Camp Taylor
Camp Dix
Nersey
Moravian Rally Day Plans Noted In Sunday School
Moravian church announces Rally Day with a seasonally themed service. Every attendee will receive a recognition, the program includes instrumental music and gong, an opening recital by the school orchestra, and a sermon by Rev. Crosland. Session begins at 1 30 with collection for the proposed parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosland
Canadian death for Jasob Grossman in Alberta
Relatives report the death of Jasob Grossman at Lethbridge Hospital Alberta on September 24 at 7 o clock. He died from injuries after a harvesting accident in Alberta and underwent surgery to repair a broken jaw with bone grafts from his ankle. Born at Kissel Hill to John and Mary Grossman he was about fifty three, married in 1882 to Anra Souders, lived in Peach Bottom then a farm in the area. He moved to Liita with his family thirty three years ago and worked at Kauffman’s coal yard Dear and Long’s yard and later a chocolate factory. In recent years he worked on mag throughout the west and Canada. Burial occurred in Alberta with Gray bil Glinbe, a nephew, assisting in care and attending the burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasob Grossman
Lethbridge Hospital
Alberta
Canada
John
Mary Grossman
Kissel Hill
Anra Souders
Peach Bottom
Liita
Kauffman
Dear & Long's
Canal
Record
Atl Noble
Alvavty
Te Luite 1
Livin
Mirzafoot B. K.laber
Nati Aguie
Veath of L. L. Rauch-Vather a Native of This Place
Lawrence L. Rauch editor and proprietor of the Mauch Chunk Daily News died at his home in Mauch Chunk on Thursday evening aged 58 from acute indigestion. A brother Captain Harry Rauch died in Philadelphia two weeks earlier. He was son of the late Captain Edward W. Rauch, pioneer writer of Pennsylvania Dutch dialogues, from whom he inherited the newspaper plant twenty five years ago. Capt. Rauch was born in what was then the village of Warwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Ll. Rauch
Mauch Chunk
War, Wick
Manheim Farmer Peter Floyd Found Dead In Barn
Peter Floyd a farmer on the Hamaker farm near Manheim was found dead Friday morning at 7 Welock in his barn. Suspected cause a fall from the second floor to the ground. Deputy Coroner J HE Stroh and Dr J J Jershey held an inquest. Floyd aged sixty ent years survived by wife and children Mrs David Todd Mrs Naomi Will and David Wloyd of Manheim Samuel Jacob John Anna Elizabeth and Alice all at home. Funeral held Monday from the late home with interment in Wairview cemetery. Nearby East Lampeter retiree Benjamin H reoff aged eighty one died Saturday night at his daughter Mrs Ivan Kreider home from infirmities of old age. Survived by children Benjamin Bear Robberstown Mrs Monroe Wolfer Mrs Daniel Buckwalter Netty Ne Aaron Lilligaster Mrs Ivan Kreider Hast Lampeter township a brother Amos HH Groff of Lancaster and sister Mrs Tobias J Seaman Hast Lampeter township. Funeral held Tuesday at Mellinger's Mennonite Church with interment in adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Floyd
Hamaker
Manheim
Welock
J. HE. Stroh
J. J. Jershey
David Todd
Near Manheim
Naomi Will
David Wloyd
Samuel
Jacob
John
Anna
Elizabeth
Alice
Wairview Cemetery
Benjamin H.reoff
East Lampeter
Ivan Kreider
Mennonite Church
Ile
Benjamin Bear
Robberstown
Monroe Wolfer
Greenland
Daniel Buckwalter
Netty Ne
Aaron
Lilligaster
Hast Lampeter
Que
Amos HH. Groff
Lancaster
Tobias J. Seaman
Hast Mpeter
Mellinger’s Mennonite Church
Inter Tient
Death of Henry S. Gamber and Thury S. Gamber
Mast Peters burg resident Henry S. Gamber and Thury S. Gamber died on Tuesday afternoon. The notice notes continued details on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Gamber
Thury S. Gamber
Petersburg
Aeroplane Fever Brings Lofty Thrills To Lititz Crowd
Aerial excitement grips Lititz as Spruce Villa hosts multiple flights over five days. Spectators from town and nearby areas flock to watch pilots like Raul R. Davis and Roy Musselman. Despite Saturday’s bustle, Sunday crowds caused organizers to limit landings. Davis later visited Lancaster area onward.
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Lititz
Spruce Villa Farm
Mecca
Lilitz
Eighteen Lititz Fishermen Reel In River Catch
Eighteen Lititz fishermen along a Susquehanna bank near Pequex Sunday report mixed luck as they reel in bass and salmon. Notables include Rev. W. K. Meek, Benjamin Weir, William Kissinger, Homer Sturgis, and Nat Sturgis. Weir bags an eighteen inch bass over three pounds, while Delp, Hershey, Showers, and others also land notable catches. The day features sun, swift water, and an element of luck in fishing.
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Susquehanna
Pequex
Delaware
W. K. Meek
Charles Pfautz
Nathan Sturgis
Wilam Kissinger
Clarence Brubaker
Lewis Usines
Gon
Homer
Lewis Sturgis
Frank Why
U. S. Delp
Atos Ilershey
Benjamin Weir
Harry Blessemian
Irvin
Marty Showers
Sherman Steffy
Ben Weir
Ben
Tie
They
Kleck
Sea of Galilee
William Kissinger
Uomer Sturgis
Nat Sturgis
Hart Showers
Amos Hershey
Frank
Irvin Showers
End of daylight saving time to set clocks back one hour
Town debates clock changes as October ends with Sunday 2 a m. marking the autumn switchback though the law’s repeal leaves no future time shift. Farmers oppose DST, city dwellers favor extra daylight after work. octogenarian Mrs. Touida Buch celebrated with visits and cards while A C Plants hosted a sixty second birthday dinner with notable guests.
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Touida Buch
Isis
A. C
B . W. M. Stanford
Harti Spihan
Laney
Hoth
Le +ton
Barbara Williams
Where is the Peony Pony Stolen From Levi Yerger
A black pony about twelve years old vanished from Levi Yerger on North Cedar Street Sunday night. It has a small white mark on its side and a black body and legs with a steady head. A reward is offered for information leading to the animal's return. Oating Cloth 250 per yard at Daster's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Yerger
North Cedar Street
Moravian Church Land Leased at Public Outcry
Moravian church land west of Jatite leased for five years. Six acres and 10 perches to Vrank EH. Shteiner at $15 per acre per year. Two acres and 107 perches at $21.05 an acre per year to Ephraim S. Falls. Six acres and 26 perches at $17.50 per acre per year to Ambrose Furlow.
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Jatite
Vrank EH. Shteiner
Ephraim S. Falls
Ambrose Furlow
Woman Found Dazed on North Broad Street After Fall
Miss Fannie Bacher daughter of Christian Bacher of North Broad Street was found in a dazed condition Friday and breeding from the mor thages. It is believed she fell down the cellar steps. She is confined to bed under a doctor's care. her mind has not sufficiently cleared to state how the accident happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Bacher
Christian Bacher
North Broad Street
Reverend Crosland to Lead Moravian Evangelistic Campaign
The Rev H B Crosland of Lititz Moravian Church will travel to Indiana and Minvis Oct 3 to oversee evangelistic services at Hope and West Salem and stay through Nov 1. The Moravian Northern Province coordinates the campaign with approval from the Provincial Eiders Conference and Lititz boards granted release. Lititz pulpit to be filled by several bishops and ministers during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosland
Lititz
Illustrated lecture on Knights of Malta in Lititz High School
The White Commandery Knights of Malta of Lititz invites the public to an illustrated lecture in the High School Auditorium on Tuesday evening October 7 at clock. Rev Clint Auer Grand Prelate of the State will speak. Rev Miller and others will discuss the order. A vocal selection and a choir plan to perform. A silver collection will be taken for the Malta home and hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Covemmandery
Knights of Malta
Lititz
Clint! Auer
Miller
Celette
Revs
Ruezer
Harper
Malta
Travelers Near and Far Visitations and Relatives in Town
A crowd of visits and travels fills the week as William Derr enters FE M Academy, Frank Krail and others visit parents, and multiple residents journey to Atlantic City, Lancaster, Orwigsburg, and Reading. Local residents like Chaplain Hagen, the Kuhn and Kantz families, and Mr. Tubbs share stories of travel, illness, and reunions across Pennsylvania and beyond.
Wedding Dinner Honors Rode Imhoff and Bride
A fine wedding dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Imhoff to honor their son Rode and his bride. Guests included Miss Jonnie Miller of Reading Mr and Mrs Isaae Miller and daughter Ela of Manheim Mr and Mrs Daniel Imhoff and children Mrs Susan Wilt of Lititz Mrs S N Moore and children of Schaefferstown and Mr Charles Laniis of Lititz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imhaft
Rode
Jonnie Miller
Reading
Isaae Miller
Ela
Manheim
Daniel Imhoff
Susan Wilt
Lititz
S. N. Moore
Schaefferstown
Moore
Charles Laniis
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Otis Plaute
Jancastar General Hospital
Litits
Yor Furlow
Wave Mill
Ani
Paul Demmy
Deiwug
Kloyd
Gg. L
Frisco
Buick
Ib ii
Lenopheny
Pasco
O Park
Littig
Twin Sisters Weld Party
Capt. Lane
Moravian
Jagos Grossman
L. L. Rauch
Vather
Pater Floyd
Benjamin IL. Groit
Aecromania
State Constabulary
Andil
Kreider
Raul R. Davis
Roy K. Musselman
Davis
Cafornia
Mr. Musselman
Hayton
Ohio
Philadelpia
Alr
Klusselman
Missadelubia
Fas Fuvent & Lamp
Niles
Miusselian
Tuesaday
Lanster
Lancaster Fair Grounds
Country Chin Heights
Ephrata
James Sheaffer
J. C. Brubaker
Milton
Norman Forney
Kather Boch
Agnes Blantz
Wawin A
Es A. Rohrer Keller
Amos M. Sensenich
R. GC. Heagy
J. B. Long
Harry Gable Iwine
Hugene Tongenecker
John D. Mummert
Victor Hau Fiain
Clara R. Weidman
Clarence B. Heverling
Charles W. Barthold
O’brien Miller
Harvey Hershey
Gathryn J. Weidman
John B. Kollinger
Mariorna Setverling
EH. K. Wagner
John F.langemecker
Joseph Mummert and
Son
Ames
Mar
Wor
Prip
Lowes
Weil
TLIGH
Daster
Indiana
Prbte
William
Squire C. N. Derr
FE. & M. Academy
Frank Krail
H. Breitigan
Atlantic City
Kathryn Smith
Charles Smith
Joseph Dreifuy
Ma Ul. Steiner
Orwigsburg
Sehuyikil
Alva Leigh
W. O. Haverstich
Johan A. Seaman
Benjamin Grogh
Quy Galvert
YoungSs
Iawn
Sholder Pug l
George
Janard
Willit
John S. Sesseman
Milton Hinck
Huck
A. G. Brodie
N. J
H. K. Goover
U. of P
Francis Hagen
Mercury
Hazen
Frank EH. Schmerer
Spruce Street
W. K. Fleck
J. W. Gerhart
Margaret
Himawara
Wiser
Arlington
Clay
Andrew Kantz
Texas
Elmer Kantz
Last Main Street
Rothaville
Schwarze
Hdimoni Schwarze
Winston-Salem
Kauta
Wm. 2B
Tubbs
Indianapolis
Ind
Hubb
Rosie Birketer
Rudy’s Dam
Hubbs
Tubs
Henry Stricker
Wellman
Iowa
Millport
West
Mr. Stricker
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