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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1932
Page
1
Lititz to host a Community Show on October 27 28 and 29 with events including a Halloween parade on the final evening and a baby parade in the afternoon. The first Community Show Association meeting approved three major decisions and adjourned to September 18 for officer elections and committee appointments.
Promoters announce a monster celebration at Springs Park Saturday next with a Battle of Music and a Battle in the Clouds. The event will be advertised on Lancaster and Reading radio stations and crowds are expected to draw thousands. Parking is free and admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. if ruin occurs the celebration moves to the following Thursday.
Crowds gathered on streets and rooftops to view the sun eclipse through smoke panes and dark glasses. The totality peaked at 4 34 PM with a brief dusk like dimming. At Luiz's pool 97 children used homemade telescopes to watch the spectacle. The eclipse was about 92 percent total here. Last eclipse seen in 1995. Next eclipse scheduled for 1954.
Eye glasses examined and fitted at reasonable prices by HortonOptician in Lincoln Pennsylvania. Tours run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
At the August council meeting bids were opened and council authorized buying from U. Mi. Slavely a half ton cab truck for 115. The parking ordinance reached its third and final reading and will be enforced strict. Council members Rudy Koch Kling Snyder Burgess Brenneman and others attended.
The new parking law is now in effect with Jowal policemen watching for violators. Machines must park with right side to the curb and wheels within 16 inches of the curb. Stop and slow signs have been placed at busy intersections and street corners to guide drivers.
Rain threatened Saturday evening but a brief shower could not dampen the Litithz Springs VFW Post event. About 1,000 attendees enjoyed the rival held by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Two further festivals are planned for September by the Post.
The Cadet Band will present an evening concert at Springs Perk starting at 8 PM. A strong program has been prepared and music lovers are assured of an enjoyable event.
Supervising Principal M C Demmy says opening day will bring the largest enrollment yet. He calls a meeting of patrons tomorrow at 8 pm in the high school to explain courses of study for first time high school entrants and to help parents guide their children toward their career plans. All high school parents are invited.
General Smedley D. Butler known as the Fighting Marine will speak at a Garden Spot Post 56 American Legion affair in Springs Park on Saturday September 17. George Hensel's Old Time Fiddlers will perform in the afternoon with other features planned by the Post. Details to be announced next week.
Dr. R. P. Baker, an osteopathic surgeon from Lancaster, spoke on Gastro nomic Amusement before the Lititz Rotary Club on Wednesday evening at the General Sut ter. His talk described what happens to the food we eat and what can occur if we misconsume it.
F B Lutz announces a free swim today for all school children at his Locust Street pool to celebrate the last week of vacation. Rain will move the event to tomorrow. Lutz plans several surprises for the swimmers.
Proof of hoarded money arrives as old size bills and a gold piece are offered to pay for subscriptions in a large Buy Now campaign. A woman turned in jumbo money and noted she would earn twice its value. an elderly man paid three years’ papers with gold coupons. Many merchants honor coupons, boosting early response.
Lititz Borough schools set to open Tuesday for the Fall and Winter term with an anticipated 950 students, the largest in history. About 90 beginners start, with full operation beginning 8 15 daylight time after a half day. New and transfer students must present vaccination and birth certificates, and high school entrants pass entrance exams. The first faculty meeting is scheduled for Monday at 2 pm and the annual parents meeting is planned for tomorrow at 8 pm with course explanations.
Exercises mark the Seldomridge Fountain presentation on the Lititz school lawn at 3 15 Thursday morning. Tl C Seldomridge donor and ex director will present the fountain while Frank M Hunter board president will accept. Vocal and instrumental solos and a recitation are listed as features with public invited.
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