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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
4
Advertisers are warned the paper goes to press every Thursday morning and cannot guarantee late material after Wednesday afternoon. Communications must be authenticated by the writer’s name and address as a guarantee of good faith, not necessarily for publication.
The piece compares old and new school life, noting shifts from four half centuries ago, the move to vocational schooling, and programs like Cincinnati’s alternating work and study plan. It highlights Lititz printing office programs, ongoing state efforts, and concerns about reading and spelling in modern schools.
Oysters are said to be of good quality this season with increased fatness from rains. Prices show no drop and residents hope for steady costs. Oysters may be prepared in many ways, with fried varieties near to coming meals. A Lititz man mistook a two dozen order for a half dozen in a southern restaurant, highlighting regional oyster differences.
A letter laments pollution killing millions of fish over nine years and warns a tax on fishing may pass in the Legislature. It praises representative G. G. Diehm who fights the bill yet notes continued effort to pass it. The writer questions fines for fish killed by poison and urges action to stop the damage to streams and stocked waters.
Local column lists numerous visitors and seasonal travelers, noting names such as Mrs. Mary Miksch, Mrs. Hess, the Sturgis families, and Mr. Hosler, with ties to Reading and Philadelphia. The piece also mentions church events, hospital and bank moves, and upcoming community gatherings.
Newman Grove Nebraska residents Mr and Mrs E H Gerhart visited relatives Friday. A grand wedding supper honored Callie Balmer who married Raymond G Balmer by Rev H B Yoder in Lancaster. Many friends attended and presented gifts as the couple begins their life together.
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