Community Show items and local notices from Lititz
A Lititz community page lists the Community Show Oct 30-31 with booth by Nevin G. Bachman of Metropolitan Life and mention of various local events. Isaac Graybill dies at Burkholder’s restaurant from acute indigestion. funeral at Graybill home and Graybill Mennonite Church. Local business notes include Pfantz Bros doctor visit, Eby Shoe Co hospital treatment, and New York apples at the lumber yard. Readers urged to support advertisers and hear Vietor record 19784. Freshie Fox Trot at Scott’s Book Store. hats arrival at Pfautz Bros.
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Lewis Haines
Dr. Albright
New York
Pfantz Bros
Nevin G. Bachman
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Howard Shen
Eby Shoe Co
St. Joseph's Hospital
Edward Heidrich
Isaac Grayhill
Burkholder
M. H. Yoder
Mr. Graybill
Isaac Graybill
North Broad Street
Lititz
Hallville
Frank Burkholder
Robert Behmer
Vietor
Scott’s
Opening rabbit season looms as gunners prepare for start
More than 20 000 hunters gear up for the rabbit season opening next Monday in Pennsylvania. The season runs about six weeks to December 15 with bag limits of five rabbits per day, plus limits on grouse quail and squirrels and strict rules on shooting near dwellings and nests.
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Pennsyvia
Baby Clinic Moves to Moravian Chapel Front Room
The Baby Clinic has registered 180 babies this summer and will meet on the first and third Wednesdays in the Moravian Sunday school chapel front room instead of the Fire house. Bring your baby for weighing and examination and spread the word.
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Moravian Sunday School
Listless Campaign Before Election Weekend
Voters prepare for a general election with local offices and a Susquehanna bridge vote forthcoming. The minority party has little chance to nominate a candidate, and no local issues are current apart from a Lancaster mayoral dispute. Outside Lancaster, interest is mild and political talk scarce.
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Bridge of the Susquehanna
Lancaster
Police dog sprayed by owner near Broad Street incident
A German police dog owned by Justus Stoner attempted to tackle a skunk on Broad Street near the Young Men's League. The skunk sprayed defense, the dog retreated, and the owner sprayed a pint of perfume in an effort to deter the animal. No house access reported.
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Justus Stoner
Broad Street
Young Men's Business League
Community sale closes. proceeds aid education and enforcement
Thanks go to all who contributed to the Rumaway Sale which closed last Saturday evening. Proceeds will fund community betterment through education and law enforcement efforts.
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The
W. Co. TU
Display the Flag on Saturday in Lititz
A community event proposes displaying the American flag on Battaday to create a uniform street appearance. Seventy Lititz homes have flag stems installed with poles set in curbing holes to ease decoration and enhance town aesthetics. Armistice Day observations on November 11 will also feature flag displays.
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Battaday
Lititz
Halloween Observances Bring Townwide Festivities
Hallowe en will be observed Saturday with many young folks out in the streets. Parties and pumpkin decorations are planned across the town. The Community Show is in progress and will add to the evening’s lively atmosphere with typical mayhem and excitement.
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Hallowe'en
Lititz Legion basketball team faces big season ahead
The Lititz Legion posts strong town support for a fourth championship team. The paper urges continued backing and warns against any opposition, noting the squad’s clean play and local pride as it prepares for a busy winter season. Public opinion and local data backing the effort are highlighted.
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The
Legion
Hallowe'en Party Special at Scott's Book Store
Spooky Halloween event at Scott's Book Store with festive decorations and kids activities. Readers invited to join the seasonal celebration featuring pumpkin crafts and glow-in-the-dark displays.
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Hallowe’en
Scott’s Book Store
Witmyer Opens Poultry Remedies Venture
D. G. Witmyer plans to operate as Dan Witmyer Poultry Products Co in Lancaster. With over thirty years in poultry and national reputation as a judge of merit he now offers remedies and egg producing powder that have been tested and proven. Wishes success in this venture.
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T. G. Witmyer
Lancaster
Dan Witmyer
Gale Destroys Property Across County
A Sunday gale of about sixty miles per hour damaged trees and buildings across the county. A high power electric line to the Lebanon pumping station was knocked out and motorists faced mud in the fields. A row of four houses on West Vine Street in Lancaster was partially demolished and trolley service was halted by fallen trees.
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Huber
Lebanon
Lancaster
West Vine Street
Stage Set for Community Show at Lititz
With good weather the Community Show in Lititz is expected to draw the largest crowd in its history on Friday and Saturday. Exhibits include farm produce, local industries, home comforts, and a display of new automobile designs. Three orchestras perform, and eating stands will be available. Exhibitors should bring items Thursday evening by 10 pm.
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Lititz
Travelers Near and Far
Mr. Paul Hassler of Richmond Virginia was home for the weekend. Mrs. Maria Delbo moved from Reading to the Moravian Home. Mrs. Annie Sides of Canton visited Kahler family Friday to Sunday. The Snyders drove to Cambria County Saturday and back Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bowman hosted Mrs. Buch of Lancaster and Miss Buch of Oregon Wednesday. Grace Hassler, Millersville student, stayed with parents over Sunday. Annie Bollinger and Susan Hambright of Lancaster visited the Zartmans Sunday. Downey family returned from Reading last Saturday. Walter George and family visited Kutztown Friday to Sunday. Martha Thuma attended Fred Noeslein’s funeral in Harrisburg. Bechtel family moved from Kissel Hill to Germantown, Philadelphia for work. Ida Nifler spent part of last week with sister Mrs. Aaron Zook in Glenmore after illness. Marvin Bowman visited Troop relatives in Harrisburg and Clarkes Ferry. Troop runs a music stave business. Clara Plautz visited son Rev. William Plautz in Panama.
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Paul Hassler
Richmond
Maria Delbo
Reading
Annie Sides
Canton
Aaron ‘Kahler
P. F. Snyder
Cambria County
Marvin Bowman
Paul Buch
Lancaster
Eriu Mae Buch
Oregon
Grace Hassler
Millersville State Normal School
Annie Bollinger
Susan Hambright
Charles Zartman
Frank Downey
Roy Wetherhold
Walter George
Kutztown
Mrs. George
Martha Thuma
Fred Noeslein
Harrisburg
Aaron Eshleman
Aaron Zook
Glenmore
J. H. Troop
Clarkes Ferry
Troop
Clara Plautz
William Plautz
Panama
Memorial Tower Planned for Waterloo County Pioneers
A memorial tower to honor Waterloo County early settlers, many from Pennsylvania, is under construction on the Grand River near Doon. The circular stone and concrete tower rises seventy two feet with a Swedish design roof, nine foot gallery, and Bronze tablet by the Dominion Historical Board. Funds totaling about 4500 dollars are being raised by descendants and friends, with half already subscribed by locals in Kitchener and Waterloo.
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Waterloo County
State of
Pennsylvania
Lancaster County
Betzners
Shirks
Aricker
Brubaker
Snyder
Bergeys
Schantz
Canada
Hammer Creek
Historical Society
Waterloo
Waterloo County Pioneers’ Memorial Association
Betzner and Shoery
Shirk
Grand River
Doon
Ontario
Galt
Kitchener
Preston
Hespeler
Tlistorical
Dominion Government
Waterloo Township
D. B. Betzner
Waterloos County
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