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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1935
Page
9
E D Fulweiler and J R Johnson are listed with Taaned Weekly, reflecting staff or contributors credited by The Record Printing Company. This notice presents names connected to the publication, implying a masthead or byline arrangement.
Former President Herbert Hoover addressed Western States Young Republicans representing 11 states. He criticized Roosevelt era policies, arguing voters would not have elected him in 1932 had they known the administration would raise expenditures by 14 billion over four years and run an 8.5 billion annual deficit, expand government, abandon the gold standard, devalue the dollar, repudiate obligations, and pursue socialization and regimentation.
Amott Baker averages show 26.2 percent overall gain for 200 issues since January and 41.1 percent in September. The average price per thousand climbed from 294 to 371, led by housekeeping apartment issues with a 46.4 percent rise, followed by theater bonds at 37.9 percent. Pittsburgh reports the strongest city gain.
Aged Miss Pauline Tshudy fell at home breaking her left wrist after a stair misstep. Prof Frank Beard to give chalk talk on sketches from an artist's portfolio at Moravian Sunday School Chapel Friday. Brickerville Lutherans case reversed by Supreme Court after earlier common pleas win. Zion's Reformed Church enjoyed fresh communion with new windows and paint. Ladies Mite Society to hold annual anniversary Oct 17 in Moravian Church with coffee, cake, ice cream and oysters. York State apples arriving early next month. Local ads note wagon buyers and a strengthening cigar trade. Jerry Achey making grape wine in Berks. Community youth groups and singing societies active for long winter evenings. Gas leak at Daniel Bowman's caused sickness. warning issued. Memorial Chapel bells honor Miss S Dusenbery, Linden Hall graduate now married. Two giant pumpkins weigh 142 and 120 pounds from Warwick. Spring grounds to be kept clear of ducks and geese by spring committee. Julius F Sturgis buys Lititz Springs Hotel for 12800 and buys a hotel at Fife's Eddy near Susquehanna. John Bear estate sold for 8150. grain elevator sold for 4875 including mill fixtures. Mary Bear married at Mechanicsburg to Amos H Bomberger. ceremony at John Bear residence. Wedding party and guests noted. couple off on a weeklong trip.
The report notes three quarters with a 72.6 percent advance and appreciable gains for issues secured by properties in New York and Buffalo. Each of the 200 issues in the Amott-Baker Averages stood in an account of $500,000 or more, with prices based on dealer to dealer indicated bids.
The coldest fall morning to date saw the thermometer hit 30 degrees. Ice formed on shallow waters. Emory Wagner served as juror in Lancaster Common Pleas Court. Two high school classes traveled to Furnace Hills for chestnuts. Poultry exhibitors from Hagerstown Fair include Fasnacht Sesseman Snavely Breitigan and Gross. Engraver Wertsch showcases at his brother Harry’s store window. Witmyer decorates for fall with corn stalks cars and pumpkins. Civil War veteran Israel Weidman dies at 74. Robbers hit Alvin R. Keller bakery behind Market House stealing 18 loaves after door is left unlocked. Burglars also hit the starch factory but fled when night watchman Clayton Shue alarmed them.
Autumn in Pennsylvania unfolds in vivid reds yellows and browns across 110 tree types and 200 native shrubs. The article notes leaf color chemistry and scenic forest routes, urging Pennsylvanians to enjoy October’s Carnival of Trees amid extensive trail development.
Mrs. Katie Lennon of Baltimore spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. BE Mumma. Patsy and Bruce Garner of Lititz visited their grandmother Mrs. Ida Garner. The Musser and Earnest families hosted guests from Altoona and Lancaster. A birth was announced for a 12 pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Porney. Numerous local families shared Sunday gatherings and dinners in the area.
A fragment quotes Uncle Eben: When I tells my troubles I tries to be polite enough to talk fast so as not to keep the other fellow walt’ too long for a chance to tell this’n. The line hints at a folksy viewpoint and dialogue style.
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