Lititz Seniors Tour Gettysburg Battlefield Trip
About thirty five members of Lititz High School’s Senior Class toured Gettysburg on a Tuesday trip by seven autos via York. They viewed the battlefield monuments and sites, ate lunch on the road, and returned to Lititz after an evening in Harrisburg with a supper and a show, chaperoned by Miss Elizabeth Garber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
Lititz High School
York
Lititz
Elizabeth Garber
O F Grand Master at Installation of Officers
The recently elected officers of Lititz Lodge No. 1050 T. O. F. were installed on Monday evening. A fine address was made by Grand Master Paul Uibel of Ephrata and he spoke during the installation. A luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Paul I. Uibel
Ephrata
Delphian Club Meets. Spanish Literature Topics Discussed
The Delphian Club gathered at Mrs. W. H. Muths home with nine members and one guest. Miss Mary Huebener, president, outlined the evenings topics The Background of Spanish Literature and The Orientation The People and the Land. Members read papers on Early Conquerors Moors Expulsion of the Moors and The Unification Spain. Miss Gittinger gave a travel talk on her month in Spain with city cathedrals gold and silver leaf steel factories and a scrap book of views. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Muth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphian Club
W. H. Muth
W. Lockhart
Frank Dengate
Eople
Mary Huebener
Spain
Uth
Myrtle Eckert
Sophie Bricker
W. K. Lockhart
Castile
Arragon
Is. E. McMullen
Miss Bricker
Iss Huebeer
Miss Gittinger
Aiden Hall
Oledo
Eville
Tuberculosis Clinic Today at Local High School
The Tuberculosis Society of Lancaster County holds a chest X ray clinic at the High School today and tomorrow from 9:00 to 5:00. Health information will be provided free to children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tuberculosis Society of
Lanaster County
Amorrow
Famous Baked Ham Supper Saturday at Reformed Church
A bake sale style supper is planned for Saturday October 19 at the basc out of the Reformed Church at North and Street. Three famous baked hams will be served from 4 to 8 PM at a reasonable price. A social for fellowship will follow and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Reformed Church
Local Briefs Highlight Meetings and Community Notes
Reading Railway agent K Bushong spoke to the Rotary about transportation. W C T U meets Monday at 7 30. PTA at East Petersburg held first term meeting with J K Trayer and Mrs Jean Reedy visiting. Several local residents and activities noted including weddings baptisms and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Bushong
Reading Railway
Rotary Club
Reception for Pastor Light at United Brethren Church
The United Brethren Church hosted a Tuesday reception honoring returned pastor Rev. J. C. H. Light and family. Roy Myers gave the welcome, Josephine Bowman performed a piano solo, Charles Hoff played a cornet solo with his wife at the piano, Els Spickler spoke on expectations of the pastor, and the choir sang amid a large gathering with light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Brethren Church
J. C. H. Light
Roy Myers
Josephine Bowman
Charles Hoff
Els Spickler
Pittsburgh Natatorium hires Miss Mary K Souders as swim instructress
Miss Mary K Souders daughter of M M Souders of W Main Street and a noted swimmer and executive board member of the National Swimming Instructors Association has accepted a position as swimming instructress at the Pittsburgh Natatorium. She left Monday to begin work at the pool widely known in that region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary K. Souders
M. M. Souders
W. Main Street
National Swimming Instructors Association
Pittsburgh Natatorium
Pittsburgh
RECORD Adds Sunday Lesson Explanations and Puzzle Pictures
New issue introduces two features for Lititz readers. An explained Sunday School lesson drawn from Improved Uniform International texts by Rev Dr P B Fitzwater aims to aid church work. Puzzle pictures with a set number of intentional mistakes appear on Page 8, inviting readers to spot them and compare with next week’s answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
P. B. Fitzwater
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Fitzwater
Gala night planned by White Cove Commandery
The White Cove Commandery’s get-together committee is busy arranging a gala at their temple next Thursday evening at o o clock. Invitations have been sent to four Commanderies under Deputy Grand Commander J. C. Ulmer P. C. White Cross No.159 Lancaster Laurel Wreath No. 411 Manheim Octorora No.512 Christiana and White Star No.535 Hopeland. The Grand Commander’s visit is hoped for and a one hundred percent turnout is hoped for from companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Cove Commandery
J. Albert Hall
J. C. Ulmer
P. C
White Cross
Lancaster
Laurel Wreath
Manheim
Christiana
White Star
Hopeland
Public school notes show $75.54 deposited this week
The weekly public school savings fund totaled 75.54 dollars with Miss Maude Bearinger’s First Grade class posting the highest depositors at 73 percent. Several teachers are taking typewriting from Miss Anne Eddy. Misses H F Quinn and Anne Kiddy will attend the Southern Arts Association convention in Harrisburg. A recital by Expression pupils under Miss Bearinger’s direction in Lititz features readings music and a playlet tonight at 7 30 with a roster of named participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Bearinger
Anne Eddy
Mary Longenecker
Frances McGinnis
Alice Knauss
Mildred Deardor
Grace Wassler
Margery Enck
Hazel Bentzel
Helen F. Quinn
Edwinna Stevens
Margaret Stocker
Emma Myers
Davis Furlow
Peggy Snyder
Arlene Demmy
Dorothy Wonder
Maude Bender
Eloise Meiskey
Ida Kathryn
Helen Louise
Margaret Posey
Lititz Lodge Receives Flag for Membership Gain
The Lancaster County Booster Association meeting featured a silk flag presentation to Lititz Springs Council Order of Independent Americans for the largest middle district membership gain. Levi H. Yerger won a gold watch for recruiting the most candidates. Earl Bullock spoke as state councillor. Next booster gathering set with Inland City Council on November 6. National Candy Week noted with window display and circulars adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz Springs
Order of Independent Americans
Lancaster County Booster Association
Earl Bullock
Lititz
Levi H. Yerger
Inland City Council
Lancaster
Lititz Echoes World Series Fever and Local Quirks
A Lititz Records note recounts World Series fever with A’s and Cubs fans including a resident carrying a radio cord to follow broadcasts. A physician and a bank official recount game excitement. Local lore mentions a Cub autograph trophy, traffic detours around Lancaster, and an early notice about removing the summer drinking fountain for winter with a promise of its spring return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
A’s
Cubs
Paul Bomberger
Farmers National Bank
A's
Tom Dussinger
Cub
Catalina Island
Golden Gate
Linden Hall Elects Echo Staff and Week Events
Linden Hall students elected the staff of The Echo with Dorothy Miller as Editor in Chief and Catherine McKenley as Associate Editor among others. Rev John Greenfield addressed the girls at Sunday chapel. Hockey vs Shippen School at Linden Hall on Monday. Dr and Mrs F W Stengel to host Mt Gretna event Friday for birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Hall
the Echo
Dorothy Miller
Catherine McKenley
Helene Raymond
Jemima Grammes
Jane Nicely
Catherine Stottler
Emily Kolckwitz
Jake
Elizabeth Berger
Marguerite Bard
Marguerite Carl
John Greenfield
Warsaw
Ind
Shellas
Births Report From Lititz and Brunnerville Families
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dussinger Jr of Lititz announce the birth of a son while Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hollinger of Brunnerville announce the birth of a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dussinger, Jr
Lititz
Arthur Hollinger
Brunnerville
C E Society to Meet at Myers Home Next Thursday
The Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church holds its monthly business meeting and social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy G. Myers next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church
Roy G. Myers
Frank C Dengate Dies at 45 in Lancaster Hospital
Frank C Dengate, 45, Vice-President and General Manager of the Animal Trap Company of America, died this morning between 4:30 and 5 at General Hospital Lancaster after two weeks of serious illness. He served five years with the Trap Company and previously worked with Omeda Community Ltd. He was active in St James Church and survived by his wife and four children with funeral arrangements not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Dengate
Animal Trap Company of America
General Hospital
Lancaster
Dengate
M. H. Yoder
Trap Company
Omeda Community, Ltd
St. James Church
Death of Mrs. Sarah A. Bollinger at 89
Mrs. Sarah A. Bollinger aged 89 died Monday night at her home 45 South Broad Street after a three day illness. Born in Kissel Hill, she lived in Lititz area all her life and was widow of Joseph Bollinger. Survived by son Wilson and three brothers. Funeral this afternoon at 1 30 from home and 2 00 Kissel Hill Lutheran Church with interment in nearby cemetery. Beck Bros. directors.
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Sarah A. Bollinger
South Broad Street
Bollinger
Jacob Buch
James Sesseman
Nice
Brickerville
Kissel Hill
Lititz
Joseph Bollinger
Wilson
Henry B
Frank B. Buch
Town
Richland
Kissel Hill Lutheran Church
Beck Bros
Funeral for Washington I Walker Held in Columbia
Washington I Walker 87 died Friday night at his son in law Charles Gohns home in Columbia. The funeral was held Monday at 2 pm from the late home with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery. A Civil War veteran and retired contractor, he belonged to General Welsh Post 111 G A R and Grace United Evangelical Church. Surviving are his wife three children Cyrus Lancaster R D 1 Minnie wife of William Mathers Lititz and Martha wife of Charles I Gohn Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington I. Walker
Charles Gohn
Columbia
Laurel Hill
General Welsh Post
Grace United Evangelical Church
Walker
Cyrus
Lancaster
Minnie
William Mathers
Lititz
Martha
Charles
Gohn
Lititz Hotel Company Awaits Charter Approval
The Lititz Community Hotel Company has filed for a charter and its executives await state approval before razing the Springs Hotel to replace it with a modern structure. During the week the first stock installment fell due and officials reported encouragement of prompt payments.
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Lititz Community Hotel Company
Springs
Hess elected president of Farm Women Society No 1
Mrs. M. W. Hess was elected president of Farm Women's Society No 1 at a Saturday meeting hosted by Mrs. J. C. Brubaker near Lititz. New officers include Miss Anna Erb as vice president, Mrs. Cullen Carpenter as recording secretary, and Mrs. J. C. Brubaker as treasurer. About fifty people attended, with a program of piano solos by Catherine Mummert and Bernice Ehrhart and readings by Trene Hertzler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Hess
Farm Women’s Society No
J. C. Brubaker
Lititz
Anna Erb
Cullen Carpenter
Catherine Mummert
Bernice Ehrhart
Trene Hertzler
Dinner guests entertain Mr and Mrs Hackman circle
Entertaining Sunday at the Hackman home included Rev Harvey Markley and Mrs Markley, Mr Monroe Markley and Mrs Markley, Lexington area. Mr Jacob Bollinger and family Orpha Rachel Junior Middle Creek. Henry Hackman Esther Markley Elizabethtown College. Miriam Royer Lititz. Horton Optician offers eye exams glasses fittings at reasonable prices 9 am to 8 pm with a game after supper if you wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hackman
Harvey Markley
Monroe Markley
Lexington
Jacob Bollinger
Orpha
Rachel
Middle Creek
Henry Hackman
Esther Markley
Elizabethtown College
Miriam Royer
Lititz
Horton, Optician
Lincoln
Town’s oldest resident Buch to mark 24th birthday
Long list of local visits and gatherings spans residents from Honey Brook to Petersburg and Lancaster. Notable mentions include Navy Notre Dame game watchers in Baltimore, travel to Akron and Annapolis, and social visits across Moravian Home, York Fair, Broad Street hosts, and Broad Oak School scenes. Grace Spangler, 32, suffered injuries from a fall and was hospitalized in Lancaster General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Buch
Clara Peck
Lizzie Keppel
Honey Brook
A. R. Keller
Spruce Street
Lillie Rudy
Janet Rudy
Ed. Bear
Clarence Bassford
Annapolis
Bernice Dengler
Clear Spring
Mary Eichelberger
Samuel Hoffman
Ephrata
Geo. B. Raezer
Dorothy Jenkins
New York City
Broad Oak School
Augusta
Geo. C. Black
Lancaster
Farm Bureau
J. C. Glass
Pittsburgh
J. C. Brubaker
Frank Kleckner
Harry Levers
Bethlehem
Alice Morrow
Grace Spangler
South
Cedar Street
Lancaster General Hospital
Missionary Offering Exceeds Forty Five Dollars
The offering for Rev. L. A. Gotwald, missionary in India, taken at St. Pauls Lutheran Church on Sunday, surpassed 45 dollars. Public sale of the late Elizabeth Wagners household goods is set for 1 30 P M Saturday at 29 West Orange Street Lititz Pa adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Gotwald
India
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Elizabeth Wagner
Orange Street
Lititz
Local Church Plans Rally Day With Full Weekend Program
The Evangelical Congregational Church outlines Rally Week with a 10 am Sunday service featuring readings, prayer, anthem, and a sermon titled Our Church What Can I Do for Her Rev Kline. An afternoon 2 pm Sunday School Rally includes readings, music, lesson study, and address The Man God Needs by Rev. Kline. Evening 7 pm service lists additional preludes, hymns, and a Forward Movement sermon. Committees for program and decorations are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Congregational Church
J. K. Mathers
H. J. Kline
Our Church
Rev. Kline
Wm. Nelson
H. N. Reiber
Glen Brown
Lancaster
Reading
Maude Bender
Spencer Fassnacht
Brown Brothers, of
J. K
Mathers
M. C. McCloud
Lititz Male Chorus Annual Banquet Highlights Community Night
The Lititz Male Chorus and wives held their annual chicken corn pie supper at the fire hall. Emma Long led the meal with help from Mrs. Harry Smith and Mrs. David Brian while chorus daughters served. Afterward Harry Wertsch showed five reels of moving pictures to attendees including H. H. Sesseman, J. Milton Miller, Dussinger, Weaver, Getz, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Fire Hall
Emma Long
Harry Smith
David Brian
Harry Wertsch
H. H. Sesseman
J. Milton Miller
B. Dussinger
Howard Weaver
Charles Getz
B. D. Wier
Emory Krick
Graybill Huber
Elmer Klaus
H. E. Kratzert
M. D. Huber
E. P. Wagner
Clarence Dengler
H. E. Workman
H. RB. Wertsch
R. W. Gonder
C. E., Maharg
J. S. Lausch
T. T. Dussinger
Giles Kiehl
Ellis Kauffman
W. B. Smith
William A. Stauffer
H. ©. McCord
Charles Pfautz
Victor Wagner
J. B. Hertzler
F. W. Stark
Robert Weaver
Theodore Stauffer
Lester Haines
Ammon Ulrich
H. P. Gingrich
Morris Baker
James Seaber
Minerva Smith
Starr Hess Marriage in Eph rata at Home
Starr Hess marriage linked Starr J Gordon Starr and Marion Hess were wed Saturday afternoon at the bride's parents home in Eph rata. Rev E M Read presided with sister Mrs Ray Aires as matron of honor and A R Bloomquist as best man. The couple will teach at Annville High School with Mr Starr formerly teaching at Lititz High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion C. Hess
Menno W. Hess
Ephrata
J. Gordon Starr
J. T. Starr
Hagerstown
E. M. Read
A. R. Bloomquist
Greensboro
Annville
Annville High School
Starr
Lititz High School
Deer sighting trip to South Mountains reported
Mr and Mrs Paul Herr of New Street and Mr and Mrs Help of Lancaster spent Sunday in the South Mountains at Help’s bungalow. They saw many deer roaming the mountains and grazing as they walked through the woods, noting the area is full of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Herr
New Street
Mrs. Help
Lancaster
South Mountains
Also Mentioned on This Page
O. F
Aibel
H. EH. Dierwechter
Washington Sharley
Willard Weidman
Chester Mellinger
Ophrata
Relief Committee
Who Singer
Jolic Grand
Raymond Singer
Waren
Otis Sturgis
H. H. Fucher
Levi Yerger
Grand
Hary Shreiner
Trand
Beverly Counts
Howard Bollinger
Ralph Smith
Helen
Howard Erb
East Petersburg
J. K. Trayer
E. Hempfield Township
Jean Reedy
Philadelphia
Jonathan Eneck
Vandalia
Til
Wm. H. Enck
E. Main Street
Middle West
East
A. Virginia Grosh
Warren, Pa
Jones-Elmer
M. E
Ida Huyett
F. A. Weichsel
Lutheran Pastoral Association
Hammer Creek
Louis Hepp
D. D. Kilgore
Woodbine
York County
Jacob Funk
Catherine Shott
Lebanon
Beatrice Hess
Robert E. Carpenter
Walter H. Bowman
Luther E. Bowmen
Lutheran Church
Bethsville
Raymond
FE. McMullen
Amer’s
S. Broad St
Ambrose Furlow
Sessemans
J. K."mathers
Ladies’ Aid Society
Knights of Malta
Lititz Lodge
Holtzhouse
New York
Rothsville
C. E. Society
Sarah A. Ballinger
Washington F. Walker
Lititz Hotel Company
Farm Women
Dora Hessler
Rohrerstown
Paul B. Graybill
Petersburg
Young
Paul Sturgis
Viole. Garrison
N. J
Morris Madeira
Julia Sturgis
Clarence Keller
Towanda
Alvin Keller
Sue E. Grossman
Lehighton
Elizabeth Melot
Woodhaven
Long Island
W. H. Buch
J. F. Longenecker
Vernon H. Wolfskill
Mohnton
Augustine Laucks
York Fair
William Uhler
Amanda Rapp
Claude Miller
S. Broad Street
End
Donald Bowen
Oneida
Elsie Mohler
Mathilda Stehman
Kathryn Zimmerman
Baltimore
G. L. Calvert
D. E. Weichser
Kirkwood
R. E. Worley
Carlisle
Raymond Worley
James Wike
James
Pottstown
Geo. Grunenberger
Elmer Kauffman
James Sesse
Evangelical Congregational
Starr—Hess
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