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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1935
Page
5
A guide introducing the candidates running for multiple offices in the November 5 general election. The note outlines forthcoming write-ups to help readers compare positions, backgrounds, and agendas before voting.
Harry G Brown of Mt Joy widely spoken of for the county controller race receives broad support. A Lancaster County resident since youth he has never held county office but has engaged in public affairs and now leads George Browns Sons, a major local manufacturing firm.
Tom G Shirk of Manheim Township is described as a widely known and popular candidate for High Sheriff supported by leaders from both parties. The piece extols his 35 years as a county salesman, strong integrity, and commitment to enforcing the law impartially if elected on November 5th.
The Lancaster County public favors incumbent Commissioner Amog S. Benedict who has earned praise for devoted service, low taxation efforts, and responsive handling of taxpayers concerns, as he seeks election to the office he currently holds by appointment.
Henry S. Shirk, prominent Blue Ball banker, earns the Republican nomination for county treasurer. A lifelong resident with 30 years in banking, he is highly respected across the county and expected to win in November. He would bring careful, systematic oversight to the office.
The piece lauds Walter Roye of Columbia as a strong County Commissioner candidate and Walter F Rochow for Prothonotary, citing education, business leadership, military service, and civic involvement. It urges voter support and notes Rochow’s tenure on Columbia Borough Council and Roye’s leadership at Susquehanna Cut Glass Co. and postwar service.
Joseph Hooker Wimer of Quarryville seeks the Clerk of the Quarter Sessions seat. A Republican county figure for years he served as county committeeman and justice of the peace and treasurer of the board of supervisors.
Alber H. Fritz of Quarryville and chairman of the County Democratic Organization seeks re election as Lancaster County Democratic Co Commissioner. He has earned broad voter approval for his record of efficient administration, cutting operating costs and addressing taxpayers needs.
Alpheus M. Angstadt of 24 Prince Street Lancaster runs as Democratic nominee alongside Albert H. Fritz for County Commissioner. A long time county resident and taxpayer, Angstadt spent half his life with the U S Government in railroad mail service and taught school twelve years. He vows to devote full time to duties and guard taxpayer interests.
Will Leber of Ephrata, Democratic nominee for sheriff, launches an aggressive campaign. A longtime horse dealer, he emphasizes his knowledge of the county and its people and pledges honest work, law enforcement, and economical administration if elected.
Martin N Greenleaf of Kirkwood seeks a second term as Poor Director. He has served four years, earning trust and conscientious service, and is a long time Lancaster County resident. He was deputy coroner for 85 years and justice of the peace for eight years.
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