Community Chest Plans Drive With Lancaster Campaign Link
The Lititz Community Chest board met at the Young Men's Business League and decided to run this year's drive in tandem with Lancaster and other county towns to gain publicity. A booster meeting will announce solicitors and visiting speakers. Edna Miller reported 100 calls in September and will lead a royal baby clinic next week at Moravian Sunday School Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Lancaster Welfare Association
Liita Community Chest
Edna Milter
Oyal
Moravian Sunday School
Minnie Esbenshade
King’s Daughters
Meeting After 40 Years Brings Old Lititz Friends Together
Henry H Bomberger of N Broad Street met Zaneving Killian a former Lititz boy and past owner of the Lititz Springs Hotel and a Richland general store operator. The unexpected reunion sparked memories of old friends and past pleasures as they shared years apart and current lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Bomberger
N. Broad Street
Zaeneving Killian
Mr. Killian
Lititz
Lititz Springs
Wayne Longenecker
Genera
Richland
Recital at Linden Hall Highlights Diverse Folk Songs
Madame Catherine De Vogel presented a costume recital at Linden Hall on Monday evening with Lina Mol at the piano. The program included four Holl land songs, two German pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries, two English works from the 17th and 18th centuries, and four French songs from the 16th to 18th centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Hall
Catherine de Vogel
Lina Mol
Germany
England
France
Local births announced for three area families
Mr and Mrs Ed Rudy announce a daughter born September 23 Mr and Mrs Harry Burkhart announce a daughter born September 28 Mr and Mrs Harvey Strauss east of town announce a daughter born October 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Rudy
Harry Burkhart
Harvey Strauss
Three Babies Baptized at St Pauls Lutheran Church
Three infants James Robert Johnson Barbara Jean Witmyer and Douglas Lee Spacht were baptized at St Pauls Lutheran Church on Sunday by Rev W B Semmel. Also an ad for eye exams glasses fitted by Borton optician Lincoln with evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
W. BR. Semmel
James Robert
J. R. Johnson
Barbara Jean
John Witmyer
Douglas Lee
Carl Spacht
To & P
Gineed
Borton, Optician
Lincoln
Various Local Notices From St Paul Lutheran Community
Dorothy Spacht hosted the Alpha Rho Class in a Tuesday evening meeting at her home with nine attendees. Local health and church events include a babies health centre opening at 3 pm Wednesday in the Moravian Sunday School Chapel run by nurse Edna Miller, and a Dorcas Bible Class pantry sale featuring chicken corn soup at St Paul Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Spacht
Alpha Rho
St. Paul’s Lutheran Sunday School
Carl Huber
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Christ, Uecker
Lancaster General Hospital
Joseph Sheckard
Ithaca
N. Y. My
Elmer Eberly
Harry Wike
Zach
Granville Wike
Reading
Edna Miller
Anna Hackman
Spruce St
Margaret Souders
E. Nethercott
Geo. McBride
Phoenix
Arizona
Rev. McBride
Coleman Memorial Church
Brickerville
Owen
John
Abram Hershey
Philadelphia
M. C. Demmy
Columbia
Lloyd Mifflin
Dorcas Bible
Hershey-Seaman Company
Linden Street
Isaac Witmyer
Obituary Mrs Mary S Mellinger 80 Widow of Henry Mellinger
Mrs Mary S Mellinger age 80 widow of Henry Mellinger died at the Church of the Brethren Home Neffsville on Sunday at 1 pm after a five week illness She leaves a foster daughter Mrs David Young of near Silver Spring and a sister Miss Annie Siechrist Funeral services were held at the Home chapel Wednesday at 2 pm Burial was in Manor Brethren Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary S. Mellinger
Henry M. Mellinger
Church of the Brethren
Neffsville
Michael and
Susan Siechrist
Mellinger
David Young
Silver Spring
Annie Siechrist
Brethren Home
Manor Brethren Cemetery
George Barlow
Henry Berger
Mahanoy City
Carl Huber
Augusta
Anna K. Fleck
Robert
Huntingdon
Clyde Eshleman
Joy
Edwin Hess
Austin
Akron
Annie Habecker
H. J. Strickley
Philadelphia
H. J. Kline
Strickley
Kline
Owen Hershey
H. F. Quinn
Sara Hacker
Emma Myers
J. F. Stengel
James
Atlanta, Ga
S. G. Albright
York
LeRoy Albright
Asbury Park
N. J
Telen Albright
H. H. Grosh
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Trenton
R. Ulrich
Jonesville
Jacob Koch
Lebanon
Elizabeth Hepp
D. D. Kilgore
Woodbine
York County
Sunnday
Harry Retten
Wyncote
Terre Hill
Herman Johannsen
Emily
Eleanor
Thaddeus Stffel
Carl Spacht
Elmer Kauffman
Lititz
John Huzzard
Lancaster
Jacob Bachman
Urban Hall
Roy
Thompsontown
Raymond Hull
Audrey
Clarence Keller
Towanda
Jacob Eshhenower
Harrisburg
Wm. Lingle
Olean
N. Y
Clarence Dengler
Herman Fisher
Jean Reedy
Death of Benjamin L. Kauffman at Sporting Hill at 64
Benjamin L. Kauffman died at his Sporting Hill home Friday afternoon after a long illness. He was 64. He is survived by his wife Emma, a brother Henry Kauffman, and a sister Mrs. Maria Brandt of Sporting Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin L. Kauffman
Sporting Hill
Emma
Henry Kauffman
Maria Brandt
W C T U Plans Rummage Sale And Meeting Travel
The W C T U met Monday evening with Mrs. Mary Miksch in charge appointing her to attend the Federation of Women's Clubs gathering in Lancaster. They scheduled a rummage sale for October 28 and 29 in the room below Scott's book store and discussed a circulated book titled Prohibition League of Nations Born of God or the Devil. The session ended with a Citizenship lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miksch
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lancaster
Scott’s Book Store
Russellites
International Bible Students’ Association
League of Nations
God
Engagement Notice for Anna Elizabeth Hall and Earl R Dunn
Mr and Mrs J Albert Hall of 115 Washington Ave Ephrata announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Elizabeth to Earl R Dunn of Lancaster The couple plans a wedding this month The Lititz newspaper will hold a rummage sale in the room below Scott's Book Store on Oct 28 23 80 ad
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Lititz W
T.“U
Scott's Book Store
Letter from W H Holl recalls Lititz childhood and Albert Kreider
A former Lititz resident in Charleston writes of old times and friends including Albert M Kreider. He recalls playing baseball in Lititz before modern amenities such as a miniature golf course and a swimming pool existed. He reflects on shinny hockey like games, cherry pies, and the simple joys of youth versus today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Kreider
Lititz
Litiz
Lancaster
Reading
B. F. Lanz
Miller’s Dam
York High Downs Lititz In Season Opener
The light football team from Lititz High School traveled to York Saturday to face York High. York dominated with a 48 to 0 victory though Lititz fought hard to the final whistle. The team will play Coatesville on Saturday at Coatesville's field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York High Downs
Lititz
Coatesville
York
York High School
Seniors Visit Gettysburg on Lititz High School Tour
The Lititz High School senior class toured Gettysburg battlefield on Friday. They traveled via Columbia over the new inter county span, then to Harrisburg to inspect Ganitol buildings before stopping in Elizabethtown at Miss Elizabeth Garber’s home for brief entertainments. Chaperones included Prof. and Mrs. Demmy and Miss Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz High School
Gettysburg
Columbia
Harrisburg
Elizabethtown
Elizabeth Garber
Lodge to Install Officers at Lititz Lodge
Lititz Lodge No. 1050 I C C Fy will install officers Monday night in the lodge rooms. A light lunch will be served after the meeting and a good attendance is desired.
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Lititz
Church Notes and Church Activities Report
The Ladies' Bible Class of the United Brethren Church meets at 7 30 this evening at Mrs N D Sturgis home. The Men’s Bible Class held its fall outing at Midway bungalow with 26 attendees. Evangelical Congregational Church plans a Quarterly Conference tomorrow evening. Communion observed Sunday Rev C D Huber of Harrisburg to conduct evening service. Harvest Home service marked Sunday with 60 dollar mission offering. October services arranged by Rev W R Sammel include Woman with the Painted Face Jezebel on Oct 12 Old Time Songs on Oct 19 and Hsau A Fine Animal on Oct 26. Junior Luther League of St Paul’s Lutheran elected officers Nancy Habecker president Marylyn Gangner vice president Wilbur Stark secretary Doris Furlow treasurer. Parsonage renovation at St Paul’s funded by Dorcas Bible Class Men’s Bible Class and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Bible Class
The
United Brethren Church
N. D. Sturgis
Evangelical Congregational Church
Cclock
Compaunion
C. D. Huber
Harrisburg
W. R. Sammel
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Jezebel
Hsau
Junior Luther League of
J. C. H. Light
James Seaber
Bible School
Jas. Engle
Elmer Ehrhart
D.m.weidman
Ellis Spickler
Joseph Miller
Young People’s Department
Legion Movie Show to Feature War Footage Next Thursday
The American Legion Post will present a moving picture night in the High School auditorium with World War I combat scenes and POWs filmed by U S Signal Corps. Captain of the Army owns the reels. Morgan Paper Mill’s R J Black arranged access. Lititz locals can view themselves in Lititz reels including Decoration Day and Memorial dedication. Admission is 10 cents for children and 25 cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
U. S. Signal Corps
United States Army
R. J. Black
Morgan Paper
Lititz
Western Front
Lititz Memorial
East Main Street
Big Warwick House Sale Draws Largest Crowd in Months
The Warwick House sale held Saturday drew a very large crowd and offered the best and most varied items in months. The sales occur every other week and continue to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick House
Birthday Dinner for John Moore Held at Sorade Street Home
Mr and Mrs M A Moore hosted a birthday dinner for their son John on Sunday at their Sorade Street residence. Attending were Floyd Moore Jason Moore of near Lancaster Lincoln Charles of Millersville Richard Snyder James Mummert and Lititz residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Moore
John
Sorade Street
Floyd Moore
Jason Moore
Near Lancaster
Lincoln Charles
Millersville
Richard Snyder
James Mummert
Lititz
Jury Duty Selections From Lititz Area for Upcoming Courts
Lititz and surrounding areas name jurors for November and December terms. Edna S. Posey Martin S. Hess W M Pfautz RB 1 Evans Stauffer R D 4 Shaeffer G Graybill Rothsville W G Adams Neffsville Elmer Kauf man. Prutz Bros advertise a two day dollar sale on Adv Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Edna S. Posey
Martin S. Hess
W. M. Pfautz
Evans Stauffer
Shaeffer G. Graybill
Rothsville
W. G. Adams
Neffsville
Elmer Kaufman
Kling Peters Wedding in Lititz Moravian Church
Miss Florence M. Peters became the bride of Arthur C. Kling at the Moravian Church in Lititz. Rt. Rev. E B Crosland officiated. Attendants were Lena Shaub and William Wesachter. The couple will reside at 29 South Broad Street Lititz where Kling works with his father. Mrs Kling is a Stevens High School graduate and former bookkeeper for D W Ranck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Florence M. Peters
Herbert J. Peters
South Ann Street
Lancaster
Arthur C. Kling
Jacob L. Kling
E. 8. Crosland
Lena Shaub
Eden West
William Wesachter
Admirality
South Broad Street
Kling
Custer Haverstick Nuptials Reported In Kissel Hill
The marriage of Miss Josephine Haverstick of Neffsville and George M. Custer of Kissel Hill was held Saturday. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Monroe P. Haverstick. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Custer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Haverstick
Monroe P. Haverstick
Neffsville
George M. Custer
Kitchen Shower Held for Eden Bride-to-Be Lena Shaub
A kitchen shower in honor of Miss Lena Shaub of Eden who will marry William Weachter was hosted by Mrs. Henry Bowers. Thirty seven guests attended as gifts were given. attendees included families from Eden and Liita with many relatives and friends listed by surname.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Shaub
Eden
William Weachter
Henry Bowers
Miss Shaub
J. Heckel
Mary Shaub
Shaub
Lipp
Grace
Mary
Ot Eden
Liita
William Wechter
Eric Buckley
Arthur Kling
Jacob Kling
Melvin Hoover
Gladys
Harry Stark
Wilbur
Richard
Herman Stark
Avons
Elwood
Marvin
Dorothy
Lincoln Weachter
Paul Weachter
Irvin Hackman
Fred Ruehmann
Elsie Hoffman
Mildred Bowers
Evelyn Stark
Lecture On Alaska Tonight At Lititz High
Dr. Robert E. Roth world traveler presents Wonders of Alaska in Lititz High School auditorium. He spent a year in Alaska and the Arctic region and will show thousands of original colored photographs with natural tint reproductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Roth
Lititz High School
Alaska
Booster Meeting Unites Lancaster Evangelical Churches
More than 100 people from nine churches gathered Tuesday at a local Lancaster church for a booster meeting promoting youth education and inspiration. The event featured Rev. W. D. Krick as song leader and Rev. H. B. Sammels as speaker, with readings and solos by Miss Maude Bender Grace Lehn and Ruth Hackman. Refreshments were served by the Lititz group, and officers of the association included President Rev. J. J. Fasnacht and Treasurer Miss Anna Shipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Group of
Evangelical Congregational Churches
Waldheim Park
Allentown
W. D. Krick
Reamstown
H. B. Sammels
Adamstown
Maude Bender
Lititz
Grace Lehn
Ruth Hackman
J. J. Fasnacht
Terre Hill
Robert Herr
Akron
Sarah Cooper
Brownstown
Anna Shipp
York
Elmer Geib Buys Sun Hill Farm at Public Sale
Elmer Geib purchased the 32 acre Sun Hill farm of Oscar W. Deamer at public sale for 8860 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Geib
Oscar W. Deamer
Sun Hill
Nominal Visits Across Towns Highlight Weekend
Numerous residents visited friends and relatives in Lebanon Kirrwood Ambler Philadelphia York County Huntingdon and other towns over the weekend. Travel included teaching staff moving between Hamburg Broad Oak School and home and a Pennsylvanian group visiting multiple households.
Rally Day Services In Lititz Churches
Rally day observed in Lititz churches with Rev Ulrich of United Brethren Jonesville addressing youths and a large orchestra performance. Attendance 414, offerings $18.18. Evening sermons by Bishop Crosland on The Question That Has No Answer. Next week Harvest Home service and officers installation announced. St Pauls Lutheran Rally Day planned with Prof Gaige address and special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian
Ulrich
United Brethren Church
Jonesville
John W. Keehn
E.S. Crosland
Janet Rudy
Paul Weachter
Joseph Sheckard
FE. S. Crosland
St. Paul’s
Local Casualties and Hospital Transfers Highlight town notes
Miss Sara Bear is taken to Lancaster General Hospital for treatment. Miss Theota Keath fractures her right thumb. Miss Esther Todd injures her right elbow. Daniel Light recovering from a recent ankle fracture. Mrs. Abram Minnich returns home from the General Hospital. Mrs. W. R. Commodore suffers minor cuts after a fall on Cedar Street. Floyd Yingst sustains a deep cut in the leg while playing baseball. R. W. Owen injures his right eye at a planing mill worksite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Bear
Lancaster General Hospital
Theota Keath
Esther Todd
Sanford Todd
Daniel Light
Abram Minnich
General Hospital
W. R. Commodore
Cedar Street
Floyd Yingst
R. W. Owen
New Street
Gable Family Orchestra To Play Here Tuesday
The Gable Family Orchestra of Hanover Pa will perform Tuesday evening in the social room of St. Pauls Lutheran Church under the Nawakwa campers auspices. Each member plays multiple instruments and the concert is praised by locals. Afterward the campers host an open house with a fun hour for attendees from other camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gable Faily Orchestra
Hanover
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Nawakwa
Biglerville
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. H. Holl
Mr. Holl
Charleston
S C
Lodge
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Parsonage
Dorcas
Legion
Big Warwick
Prautz Bros
Kling—Peters
Custer
Haverstick
Sun Bill Farm
Anna Smith
Eva Bushong
Earl Pfautz
Adam Eckert
Guy Calvert
Harry Smith
D. E. Weichsel
Kirrwood
W. E. Hickman
Somerset County
Gable Family Orchestra
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