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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1927
Page
8
A tongue in cheek column from Onin State Journal celebrates doctors who diagnose by feeling the pulse and offering cures while noting the public’s fondness for a doctor who treats without drama. The piece playfully weighs bedside manner against medical certainty.
The Rothsville Fire Company carnival drew nearly a thousand attendees despite drizzle. A Star Band from Coatesville with the Keystone Male Quartet will perform on September 3, and new attractions plus ample novelties will be available with free parking for all.
The sixth Butzer reunion assembled at Springs Park with over a hundred attendees. Officers elected included D. D. Butzer as President and Phares Butzer as Vice President, with Chester Strohl Secretary and Elam Koch Treasurer. The oldest attendee was Cornelius T. Butzer, 80, and the youngest, John Melvin Butzer, 8 weeks, received gifts. A four piece orchestra plus diverse solos and recitations highlighted the program. The group planned to meet again in Lititz on the fourth Saturday in August.
Ray Marsden a convict at Ohio Penitentiary signed affidavits detailing the arson of 17 Catholic churches in Canada. The flames engulfed St. Anne's Shrine and the Quebec City Cathedral. Montreal investigators hold the statements while Ohio and Canadian authorities pursue remaining gang members.
The passage argues that reward comes from service not personal gain. It asserts true value arises when individuals stand firm, contribute fully, and support others, making all effort worthwhile.
The Lancaster Automobile Club urges motorists to study the new State Vehicle Code effective January 1, 1928. Key provisions include raising speed limits on highways, stopping at cross streets when entering main roads, and restricting front seat occupancy to two people to avoid reckless driving.
A collection of light notes from 1927 covering Labor Day, early fall weather, agriculture and markets, heat in homes, and humorous quips about heat, apples, potatoes, and social life. It notes rising pork demand, abundant elderberries, and a mix of everyday concerns from trains to dances and politics.
Lancaster County shows 47 713 people on farms in 1925 census age. It records 11 457 farms reporting 1924 crop production across 520 604 acres, with 380 684 acres harvested. Land and buildings valued at 91 118 245 dollars. buildings at 50 916 822. Census notes farmers escaped major downturn since 1920 and remained steady despite low mood.
The Greater Lebanon County Fair runs August 30 through September 2 featuring the Bruce Greater Show as a top Pennsylvania carnival attraction. Daily running races plus four daily races, plus a Second Annual Horse Show on Wednesday and Thursday at 4 PM before the grandstand. Fireworks display on Wednesday and Thursday at 8 15 featuring Lindberg's Airplane Bombardment.
Leghorn a key Italian seaport near Pisa with about 100000 residents ships straw hats silks wines and dried fruits. The city lent its name to Leghorn hats reflecting its historic role as a naval and trading hub.
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