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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1935
Page
9
The Lititz Community Show opens tonight with fine exhibits and record entries. Two parades and a high quality show lead a clean wholesome event, as the Community Show Association aims to keep the celebration strictly in good order.
Obituary notes the untimely death of Hon Edwin R Spangler of Ephrata a member of the General Assembly. The tribute praises his civic leadership and loyal service to fellow citizens and Lancaster County.
As election near in Lititz voters face two major issues besides choosing officeholders. A November 5 general election and a forthcoming school loan vote will decide whether the school district should incur debt for a new building if federal approval is granted. A separate question concerns Sunday movie presentations.
Lititz voters face a ballot on a proposed $60 000 indebtedness for a school building expansion to relieve overcrowding. The plan relies on a PWA project of about $100 000 with low long term taxes, while concerns about Sunday movies and local theatre competition loom.
A surprise party was given for Mrs. Walter Steely at her home on Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Albert of Lancaster, Mr and Mrs Edward Albright of Philadelphia, Mr and Mrs Victor Carpenter and daughter Geraldine, Mr and Mrs Arthur Johansen, Mr and Mrs Howard Hollinger and daughter Geraldine, Mr and Mrs Clifford Helter, Mr and Mrs Harry Wonder, and Mr and Mrs James Stopani.
Saturday market sold chestnuts at 12 to 16 cents a quart. Notices include anniversary celebration for James and Sturgis, civic and religious events, obituaries, a poultry association charter, theater practice, and various local incidents.
Penryn families and friends shared Sunday visits across Brunnerville Waldeck Lititz Lincoln and Farmersville areas. Earl and Earl Dohner Claude Bomberger and families joined Hartman Zell Biemesderfer Diehm Moyer Beasly Weidman Habecker Gerhart and Singer households for neighborly gatherings. The article lists many multiple households noting a communal weekend pattern.
Storage of seed potatoes in pits or insulated cellars at cool temperatures boosts yield by up to 60 bushels per acre. Turkeys should be sold when in prime condition. historical data shows October live turkey prices in New York City often meet or exceed November levels.
Charles Hegener was confined to bed last week with grippe symptoms. Photographs of the 28 students and the faculty were distributed yesterday to update office files.
Elm and Lititz residents hosted and visited relatives this Sunday with numerous family gatherings. People from Ephrata Reading Lancaster Manheim Lititz and Allentown joined extended family from Richland Overbrook Elverson Neffsville and Mt Joy for casual calls and weekend hospitality.
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