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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1935
Page
1
A public library association for Lititz was formed at a Tuesday night meeting in the high school auditorium. Two committees were named to draft by laws and nominate directors. Reports will be read and next steps set at 8 PM Friday November 1 in the school. Public invited and urged to attend.
Rev J Harold Mumper and John Eckman represented St Pauls Lutheran Ushers Association at the Brotherhood Convention of the E Pennsylvania Synod in Christ Lutheran Church Harrisburg Tuesday. Attending the evening session were James Dussinger Charles Dussinger Jas B Schaeffer Samuel Aubrecht O K Bushong Arthur Bushong Russell Weaver Howard Steinman D Brian Lester Balmer Henry Zook Elwood Keath Richard Wagaman.
Harry Neidermyer of East Main Street suffered severe injuries to his left hand when a circular saw at Sen Senich Brothers propeller manufacturers shop cut his fingers and thumb. The ring finger was severed at the second joint and the thumb and other fingers were badly cut, likely hindering his musical work.
Borough Council agrees to buy the lot at Spruce Street and Second Avenue from Levi Erb for a drainage improvement. The project seeks federal approval to proceed with the North East corner site.
Harry Gherteoff owner of the Lititz Theatre is installing air conditioning in his Strand Theatre at Lancaster. The system is the same as in use here. Roy Reidenhaugh local electrician contractor is handling the electrical work.
The Community Show parade promises a record crowd with at least two bands and more floats than ever. The French Engine and Box Car float from the Lancaster Legion Post is highlighted after a first-place finish at Wilkes-Barre. Also featured are a world’s largest trap display by the Animal Trap Co and a radio show by Alvin M. Frey.
In a special meeting the Lititz School Board voted to hold a special election in about six weeks to seek approval for a debt increase of 60 000 dollars to build a new school with government grants covering part of the cost. The board believes no building should start if the district must pay the entire expense.
Chief of Police Kreider warns residents to lock homes while attending the Community Show. Small robberies have been reported in towns that held farm shows, and thieves are thought to follow concession crowds visiting the events.
A shooting event is planned Saturday afternoon at the Lexington Hotel for home raised turkeys. Twelve gauge guns will be used and shells will be furnished on the grounds.
The parents plan a short trip and assign contacts for emergencies to a sister staying with the children. The young son adds a final instruction to call the undertaker if anyone dies. The church choir performed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Colebrook.
A surprise party was held Saturday evening at the home of Miss Dorothy Little's parents on Spruce Street. Guests included Dorothy Little and a group of friends and relatives such as Helen Bender Reba Hackman Winifred Schaeffer Arlyne Lemmy Theresa Klunk Helen Bruce Jane Keith Robert Keller Curtis Badorf Frank Dengate William Longedorf Howard Neidigh Benjamin Neidigh Quentin Keath and Daniel Painter.
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