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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
1
Lititz voters face the November ballot on approving a $60,000 bonded debt increase for a planned $100,000 school building. The district would cover its share while the federal government is expected to fund the balance. If approved, the board will immediately seek federal approval in Washington. if rejected, the project may stall.
Citizens and representatives from local groups gather at Silite High School auditorium Tuesday evening to organize a public library association. Dr. P M Harbold of F M College and Mrs Esther Risser Whitely will speak on the need and requirements for a Litiz library. The temporary library committee from the Delphian Chapter American Legion Auxiliary and Rotary Club will share preliminary findings.
Detroit champion Ed Iggie Rau will attempt a world non-stop skating record at Schaum's Auditorium near Brownstown. He plans to skate 70 hours in a 30 foot circle with 24 hour access this weekend, while Mary Walter of New Holland aims for 35 hours for women. The event continues Rau's 11th bid to break the record held since 1929, currently 69 hours.
About 80 to 40 young people preparing for full time missionary work gather at St. Pauls Lutheran Church for a Student Volunteer Movement retreat. The program runs Friday evening through Sunday morning with speakers from Hastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Rev. W. G. Boomhower of Philadelphia headlines sessions and guides activities including a Mt. Gretna excursion and a Sunday morning church service.
East Main Street mourns the death of a tame gray squirrel living near Linden Hall Campus. Residents recall feeding him, while a Lititz Pike tale warns drivers about hitchhikers seeking radios for music. A large Ephrata Farm Show parade impressed merchants with floats and a sales gimmick.
Advance plans boast $100 in prizes for Mummers and Baby Parades as Lititz gears up for the 16th annual Community Show. Entries pour in Wednesday 9 AM to 9 PM for fruit, vegetables, sewing and more. crowds await two bands and multiple concerts on Main and North Broad Streets.
The residence of the late Walter J. Buch on South Broad Street sold at public sale Saturday for 5805 to Monroe Widders of Millway, with his daughters to occupy. The Buchter home on East New Street drew no bids and was withdrawn. A third property, the Ritchie home on West Main Street, will be offered at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon to settle Elmer C. Ritchie’s estate.
Surveyors map land around Spruce Street and W Second Ave as the Borough awaits approval of two WPA projects. One tackles drainage in the area and the other aims to open Spruce Street from Second to Third Avenues. Officials expect both to be approved.
Lawrence Strickler formerly a local teacher now in Lancaster spoke on the merits of military schools at the weekly Rotary Club meeting held Tuesday evening in the General Sutler Hotel. Call 9181-W for meats at Lutz Main St Store with delivery. Chuck 16c 18c 20c Hamburg 18c.
Elizbeth Maharg told friends she now carries a B. 8. after her name. When asked what it stands for she answered Button Stitcher, describing her job at a local factory.
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