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Lititz Record

Location

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1930

Page

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Legion to Dedicate Ambulance At Golf Course Event

The American Legion plans a November 5 dedication parade for two new ambulances donated to the town with proceeds from a festival at the Fire House to cover ambulance fund deficits. Drivers for the first period are Kenneth Witmyer Donter Brenner S D Leicey Guy Brubaker Roy Hoffer and others.

Legion Kenneth Witmyer Donter Brenner S. d. Leicey Guy Brubaker Roy Hoffer Herbert Weitzel Guy Hershey A. L. Douple Harold Weidwen Leon Weidman Herber Doster James Goldthwait

Good-Gamber Nuptials In Lancaster At St Peter's

Miss Myra B Bamber daughter of Mr and Mrs Gamber wed Mr Roy I Good son of Mr and Mrs Amos Good of Lancaster on Saturday at 3 pm in St Peter's Lutheran Church Netts ville Rev C E Rice officiated The church sported yellow chrysanthemums ferns and autumn leaves Organist E Rive played briefly before the ceremony The bride wore a white gown and tulle veil with bouquet of bridal roses baby’s breath Maid of honor Guerl wore pale blue satin The bridesmaids wore ivory and rose satin and carried velar moths chrysanthemums Flower girl carried pink seorgenze and mixed flowers A reception for 100 followed at the couple's home on Pearl Street Lancaster Honeymoon briefly then reside in their newly furnished home.

Myra B. Bamber Gamber Roy I. Good Amos Good Lancaster St. Peter's Lutheran Church Nettsville C. E. Rice E. Rive Miss Guerl Mr. and I . Good Pearl Street John Zimmerman Clayton Zimmerman Ephrata Moses Zimmerman Philadelphia Fus Zimmerman Ellen Kauts Mary Beth- Jehem Nazareth Kenneth Winiver Roland Good New Balland Harry Retten Wyncote William Glenn Akron Ohio Ela Buch H. F. Quinn L. A. Weitzel Indian Echo Cave Hummelstown Binita Wolfgang Ashland Ruth Weichsel Guy Calvert E. §. Mathers Baltimore Clarence Dengler R. E. Worley Barton Swart John Adams Marion Grace Biemess Jerfer Elizabethtown Clara Roth St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Brick Charles Holtzman Myerstown G. W. Sweigert Olive Wilson Ebersole Harrisburg Jennie Watson Palmyra M. L. Steiner Emma. Musser Reading John Getz Anna Mary Hollinger Manheim Kathryn Getz Elmer Brubaker Bonnie Jean George Hmig Ruth York Frank Witmyer Elizabeth Brubaker Hettie Habecker Leon Lutztone Harbor N. J. Beumbaugh Washington, D. C Henry B. Gibbel Florence Gibbel J. &. Hertz John Buck J. Paul Longenecker WGAL Neffsville Bertha Franck Abert Hernberger Arlene H. J. Wynn Williamsport Frank Weltkamp Raymond Mease Levi Fuhrman Rehrerstown Frank Andrews Charles Richard Landis Wm. Glenn Hilan Buch Mary Bruckhart Mauch Chunk Isaac Welker M. Dames

Camping Party Enjoys Weekend Trip to Circle A Red and Gun Club

A group from Lititz and Rothsville joined Wr. and Mrs. Harry Pfantz and friends for a camping weekend at Circle A Red and Gun Club Camp in Treaster Valley, Miffin County. Deers were seen, a snake was captured, and reports note new flukes and ice on streams.

Red and Gun Club Treaster Valley Miffin County Harry Pfantz Rufus Paniz Rothsville H. Kauffman Brunnervile Elmer Frederick Kathryn Lehn Lititz Mike Hess Lititz R. D Lewis Siller Joy C.F. McCaskey P. A. Kilgore

Miss Grosh Honored at State WCTU Convention

Miss A. Virginia Gresh was named to the appropriations committee of the State W. C. T. U. at the fifty third annual convention which opens Friday in Uniontown.

A. Virginia Gresh Tee State Uniontown

Hoover Vacuum Promotions At Spacht’s Spotlight

Joov service man Esheman of Akron Pa announces Hoover vacuum cleaner deals and factory reconditioned Hoovers along with the new Gureka model at Spacht’s for this territory.

Spacht’s. Joov Esheman Akron

Horse Trough Gone At Square Replaced By Green Bowl

A city square past its horse era now features a bowl with evergreen trees and vines where a trough once stood. Officials say they do not know who caused the change as horses decline in daily business.

Dobbin

Lititz Community Chest Plans 1930 Drive and By laws

A special Lititz Community Chest meeting adopted a constitution and bylaws and will hold readings next month. The 1930 drive starts November 14 and ends November 24. Subscribers will gather before the campaign, receive canvassing literature, and hear an out of town speaker. Nine directors will be nominated and elected at the meeting.

Litite Community Chest Young Men’s Business League Tues Lititz Community Chest Local Chest Board of Directors

Ww Cc T U Discusses Campaigning and Rum Mage Sale

The W C C U met Monday evening with Mrs H E Grosh presiding in the president's absence at the State Convention in Uniontown. They decided to send campaign literature and heard Mary Mikach read The Voter's Covenant. Further plans were made for next week's rummage sale and Mrs B I Miller spoke on the Harmers Grange relation to temperance and Sabbath observance.

H. E. Grosh Uniontown Mary Mikach B. I. Miller Harmers’ Grange

Struck By Auto Near Warwick House

Hiram Hammer of wi was struck by an automobile while walking home from Lexington Sunday. He was knocked unconscious and taken to the Warwick House hotel where he was found badly cut and braised about the head but is now improving.

Hiram Hammer Warwick House Lexington

Rotary luncheon hears snake venom serum lecture

Dr. L. N. Moyer led the program at the Rotary luncheon Tuesday evening with speaker R. A. Hertzler of Mulford Biological Laboratories Philadelphia. Hertzler explained serum extraction from snakes to treat snake bites as five visitors attended from Elizabeth-town and Lancaster.

L. N. Moyer Rotary R. A. Hertzler Mulford Biological Laboratories Phiadelphia Elizabethtown Lancaster

Linden Hall Hosts Mt Gretna Trip For Dr Stengel Birthday

Linden Hall students were taken by Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Stengel to Mt Gretna on Saturday and lunch was served at their cottage to honor the former's birthday anniversary. The Linden Hall Literary Society reopened for the fall and winter season on Monday evening.

F. W. Stengel Linden Hall Mt. Gretna Linden Hall Literary Society

Engagement celebration for Miss Garrie Radcliffe

Luther Ruhi of Front Street Lititz entertained Thursday evening in honor of Miss Garrie Radcliffe whose engagement to Leland Pyle was announced. Guests included Miss Radcliffe Emma Snyder Mrs Lloyd Hutchinson and Mrs Barli Bleecher.

Irs Luther Ruhi Front Street Lititz Garrie Radcliffe Leland Pyle Miss Radcliffe Emma Snyder Lloyd Hutchinson Barli Bleecher

Ushers Resume Meetings In Moravian Group

The Moravian Ushers Association held a Tuesday evening gathering resuming talks. Plans were laid for future meetings and winter schedules.

Moravian Ushers’ Association

Bride and community notices from a Pennsylvania town

A collection of brief items includes a wedding announce ment for Miss Clara D Huggins and Francis E Soule Jr the Moravian Church Ladies League sale dates and venues a new skating hall opening with an Old Time Fiddlers appearance nursing diploma for Maud Andrews college events and local visits and a note asking for the location of Nothing But the Truth with no clear source details.

Clara D. Huggins Joseph Huggins Downingtown Linden Hall Francis E. Soule, Jr Francis E. Soule Coatesville Lewing Society Moravian Church Lutz Recreation Hall Maud Andrews Winthrop Seivel of Nursing Dulles Florence Gibbes Juniata College Hungtingdon Charles Calvert Ellis Horace Eschbach High Rock York County Frank Reed Harry Nye Harrisboro Betty Martin Kacheyne Goche Helen Yerger Robert G Robert. Longe Penn State College J. F. Longerecker Christ Yerger Lancaster General Hospital Athea Breinig Allentown Albert Hornberger Harvey Krick Neffsville John Kratzert Amanda Griffin End Dover Sylvester Parlew Lewistown B. PF. Lutz Lancaster Amanda Gritim Sariel Steffy Bat Isaac Plante Florence Mary Jane Daniel Shenk Coatesvile

Star Course Opens Tuesday at High School Auditorium

The first number of the High School Star Course will be given Tuesday evening in the High School auditorium by the Margot Hayes Symphony Ensemble. Margot Hayes, a noted convert and operatic mezzo soprano, leads a company of finished soloists in a varied program. Reserved-seat charts will be available at Moyers Drug Store on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday.

Margot Hayes Lititz Moyer's Drug Store

Reception for Rev Light Returns to United Brethren Church

The United Brethren Church held a Wednesday reception for Pastor Rev J C H Light and family. Speakers included J H Wertsch James Seaber and Joseph Miller with responses by the Light family. Miss Josephine Bowman sang piano solo and the male chorus performed. Afterward the congregation moved to the basement for pantomimes sketches and refreshments as a basket of chrysanthemums was presented to Rev and Mrs Light.

The United Brethren Church J. C. H. Light J .H. R. Wertsch James Seaber Joseph Miller Light

Tri Mus Boys Club elects new officers

The Tri Mus boys club affiliated with Moravian Church announces new officers: President Charles Getz. Vice President Rand elp Bricker. Secretary Donald Scott. Treasurer Charles Regennas. Assistant Treasurer Harold Girvin.

Tri Mus Moravian Church Charles Getz Randelp Bricker Donald Scott Charles Regennas Harold Girvin

Ephrata Farmers Show Honors Win Prizes for Apples

Win Prizes At Ephrata J. W. Bouchart and Son of Fruitland Farm Lititz won top honors for apples at the Ephrata Farmers Show last week. Prizes include First for Beauty and Murder Blush and Collection (3 varieties) and Collection (4 varieties). Second for Grimes Goldan Hubbardson Paragon Staymaan Winesap Rome. Third for Belle Flower. Display of prize apples will be in Lyacht's Furniture Store window tomorrow and Saturday.

J. W. Bouchart and Son Fruitland Farm Lititz Ephrata Grimes Goldan Hubbardson Paragon Rome Belle Flower Lyacht’s

Nazareth Moravian Choirs Exchange in Nazareth Pa

The Moravian Church choir in Nazareth exchanged with the Schoeneck choir Sunday morning. Prof Paul E Beck led the Nazareth group with members from Lititz and Bethlehem assisting. Selections included Unitas Fratrum and Mendelssohn pieces. Four dozen participants plus family members attended a postservice dinner. A rummage sale by the W C T U is planned next week at Scott's Book Store room on East Main Street.

Moravian Church Nazareth Teadher Paul E. Beck Moravian College and Theological Seminary Bethlehem Lititz Kostenhbadher Schoeneck Scott’s Book Store East Main Street W. C.T. UD

Rally Day Services At Trinity Church Draw Big Crowd

Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church held a well attended Rally Day with Rev W F Rhoda from Philadelphia delivering morning and evening messages on Supreme Wisdom and Christianity Worthy of Investigation. The day featured strong music, a large Sunday School turnout and a $700 building fund offering.

Trinity Aivangelical Congregational Church W. F. Rhoda Philadelphia East Pennsylvania Supreme Wisdom Hazel Mathers Viola Schmuck Lester Hackanan Carl Reedy Eugene Deckert Rhoda Royersford Choir Guy L. Druckenmiller Ti. J. Kline Henry Hackman

Mrs. Alma Eckert Dies After Long Illness At 69

Mrs. Alma E. Eckert sixty nine wife of Harry Eckert died Thursday night at her daughter’s home 838 Fourth Avenue Lititz after a long illness She is survived by her husband two daughters Myrtle and Esther wife of Edward Buck one brother John Bender Lititz and four grandchildren Funeral services were private Sunday at 2 PM at the home with burial in Moravian Cemetery

Alma E. Eckert Harry Eckert Edward Buck Fourth Avenue Lititz Myrtle Esther John Bender Moravian

Widow Mrs Kate Miley Hartman Miley Dies at 69

Mrs Kate Miley widow of Devon Miley of near Lexington died Sunday at 11:20 AM aged 69. Survived by children Tda Roth Pine Hill Scott Ralph Lititz and Paul Lexington plus nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Sister Malinda Shoetz Kleinfeltersville and brother Jacob Hartman Richland. Services this afternoon at 1:80 at home and 2 at Brunnerville United Brethren Church. Interment Brunnerville.

Kate Hartman Miley Devon Miley Lexington Tda Albert Roth Pine Hill Scott Ralph Lititz Paul Malinda Shoetz Kleinfeltersville Jacob Hartman Richland Brunnerville

Community visits and weekend travel noted in Ephrata area

Local notices list numerous residents and families traveling to Philadelphia Bethlehem Nazareth and Harrisburg visiting relatives and attending services. Events include church visits,masonic homes tours and a broadcast by J Paul Longenecker. Meat shop hours updated for Fridays and Saturdays.

Lititz and Eph rata play to scoreless football draw

A crowd of 400 to 500 watched Lititz High School and Eph rata High School tie 0 to 0 on Springs field. Geltz drop kicked near 55 yards for a field goal attempt and a 40 yard Eph rata run nearly scored. Lititz hosts Stevens Trade School next in Lancaster after a parade and band.

Lititz High School Ephrata High School Springs Lititz Geltz Ephrata Lancaster Stevens Trade School Stevens Coatesville

Engagement announced for Esther Lehn and Charles Bleacher

The engagement of Esther M. Lehn daughter of Mr and Mrs John N Lehn of 412 E Main Street to Charles C Bleacher son of Mr and Mrs John Bleacher of Quarryville was announced Saturday night. Horton Optician at Lincoln offers eye exams glasses fitted at reasonable prices with hours 9 am to 8 pm closed Monday.

Esther M John N. Lehn E. Main Street Charles C John Bleacher Quarryville Horton Optician Lincoln

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Miss Grosh Community Chest Board Meets Ww. Cc. T. U Scotty Gon Elizabeth Hopp J. CG. H. Light N. Cedar Silver Mary R. Guiles S. Broad Street Morris Kauffman Spruce Street Frances Halecker South Cedar Street W. RB Bible School Ministerium Denver Rev Officres Nazareth Choir St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society of the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church W. BR. Sammel E. S. Crosland W. R. Sammel J. Paul’s Lutheran Church Esar Willow Street Te Longenecker Mrs Kate Miley Lutz High Latitz High School Manor Township W. Lampeter Mt. Joy Quarryvile Columbia Manheim Township David Balfour Maine Dick Byrd Hitty Mary Brubaker Esther Eby Dorothy Heisley Melvin Lauver Margaret Miller Dorothy Moyer Beatrice Bomberger Helen Earhart Edna Eby Adele Flower Mary Koch Edith Diehm Ruth Dissinger Maybelle Helter Paulina Seibert Beatrice Slage Helen Snyder Richard Musser Clyde Myer Mary Bender Jang Miller Lena Risser
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