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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1936
Page
9
A former repeal celebrant argues that dangerous drink driving could revive prohibition. The piece warns that mixing alcohol with gasoline makes roads deadly and that public tolerance of drunk driving will push toward renewed prohibition as sentiment shifts.
A quirky collection of aphorisms notes seasonal caution. Warns about gates and steps being carried away. Mentions running expenses and stubborn spirits. Reflects on worth of pursuits and autumn coal bills. Mentions a social observation about graduates and romance.
Citizens of Panama are debating whether American born children in the Panama Canal Zone are citizens of Panama or the United States as legal definitions clash with local residency and national status.
Andrew ochenaur and Mary Kauffman sustained injuries in a collision on the Manheim Lancaster pike near East Petersburg when a machine swerved into a wire fence. Kauffman suffered a broken nose and cuts. A money find near Springs Hotel awaits owner. Local factories report booming orders and extended shifts. Football matches postponed due to rain with upcoming games vs Arcadians and Silent Five. Local basketball teams practice ahead of Nov 18 opener. Marriage announced for Jacob Dommy and Miss May Baker at St James Gettysburg.
In Lititz area, an apple tree blooms unusually in autumn at H L Carper’s and B J Ibach’s. Jerome Stump will take over the Lititz cash store space from H E Miller. Rev Lewars and St Paul’s Lutheran Church members hosted a welcome with gifts for his family. Elmer E Kautz wed Ella Kreiner at her home. A popular foot race between D W Dietrich and William Stur- drew much local chatter.
Unfavorable weather slowed retail buying in multiple cities, reversing late summer and fall gains. Wholesale demand stayed firm though with a growing holiday factor. New York saw higher holiday orders nationwide for toys novelties furniture and household items. Pittsburgh freight and steel demand rose as building permits posted large September gains.
The Lititz Delphian Chapter met Friday evening at the home of Misses Sophie and Magdalena Bricker with Mrs. R. P. Healy presiding. Fourteen members attended as Mrs. Carl Workman spoke on Principles of Applied Art. The next meeting will be a duel meeting at Mrs. Norman Badorf’s home on November 6.
Sturgis, son of J. F. Sturgis proprietor of the Springs Hotel, won a contest and a large amount of money changed hands in bets.
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