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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
4
Editorial notes how industrial growth alters malt town life yet keeps a stubborn community spirit. References to strawberry vats in June, Fourth of July celebrations, town picnics, weekly band concerts, and oyster festivals in winter illustrate an ongoing American tradition of shared social life in the home town.
Two Republican hopefuls for Lancaster County Commissioners, G. A. B. Zook of Manheim and L. B. McAllister of Quarryville, campaign on road improvements. Zook, tied to the Lancaster Automobile Association, argues toll roads harm growth and that better roads boost business, urging every county to share in road gains.
The oyster season returns drawing heightened public interest due to high meat costs and other expenses. Oysters are expected to remain affordable for some time while colder weather may bring more supply to town.
In Lewis town a trio was jailed after stealing twenty one hams from local farms. The piece notes hams are scarce and valuable while urging stricter penalties for ham thefts, reflecting concern over farm losses and price drops.
The public schools began Monday with 647 pupils, 29 more than last year. Attendance rose slightly the next day after Labor Day. Principal Miss Anna Miller spoke at opening, led by L. Marr, newly appointed music supervisor from Millersville. Marr will direct vocal music here and at Rothsville and Elizabeth Town, and later oversee glee club and orchestra. Enrollment by room lists teachers for Grades 1 through 8. High School reports 49 Freshmen, 88 Sophomores, 18 Juniors, 22 Seniors, totaling 127 for 1919-20. Of last year’s 29 graduates, 16 will attend higher education, two will teach, others may pursue further schooling after working.
Miss Lillie L. Snyder of Starrisburg visited relatives nearby last week. Mrs. Elmer Bucher spent weekend at Lititz with RB Bucher. Ilser Geruart visited Alastersonville. The Kurtz family hosted guests at Denver on Sunday. The Fess family visited Millway. Mrs Prauty fell ill and underwent surgery at the General Hospital Tancraster. Harold Gerhart of Newman attended at J W Gerhart’s home. W Hiser and son Marl joined the Orphans Home picnic at Weenicisdorf Thursday.
Lexington residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Mr Abram Metzler and family visited Mrs Christ Leeking and family, Mrs Cath Slabecker and Miss Lillian Hiummel and others in Lancaster. Mr Scott Meily, recently returned from weeks canvassing, is navigating daily life despite total blindness. Miss Ruth Shultz, who spent August with her grandmother, has returned to Philadelphia.
Elizabeth Meckley aged 17 of near Denver died last Wednesday at 7 PM from faked poisoning. County coroner Dr. Mil lstt reported she used strychnine to take her own life while walking home, resided with grandfather Moses Sharp between Stevens and Schooneck, ill and despondent.
Rev H A Gerdsen a long time Lancaster Moravian pastor has accepted a unanimous call to the First Moravian Church in Utica New York. The 16 year Lancaster pastor accompanied by a storied career including writings and lectures in the Near East and leadership roles within the Moravian Church. The move surprises his Lancaster parishioners and friends as the Lancaster County W L U notes strong local activity and fundraising efforts.
The Krick family reunion at Sinking Spring drew more than 50 members who served in every war. Seven immigrant sons joined the Revolutionary War, with Thomas Krick of Lancaster, John Krick of Wphrafa, and Charles Krick of Sinking Spring sharing wartime experiences. Drew L. Herty of Lititz was scheduled to speak but could not attend as Mohnton band provided music.
The War Department lists the Nitro, West Virginia town site of a large smokeless powder plant for sale after selling war stocks. The 1,800 acre complex includes 1,500 houses for workers, 75 executive residences, hotels and stores. The plant produced 6,000,000 pounds of powder before closure. government construction cost was about $70,000,000.
The Bureau of Plant Industry of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns that any unnoticed fire blight infection must be removed. Cut a foot below the infection to reach healthy wood and sterilize tools and wounds with formalin diluted one to nine.
A farmer named Miller near Tunnelltown Westmoreland County uses three grotesque scarecrows along his corn field to deter crows. Railroad brakemen on coal trains reportedly aimed for a “black diamond” at each scarecrow, leading him to add three more scarecrows. He expects to gather weekly coal from the field, boosting both crop and fuel for winter.
Sunbury Rotary Club leads a petition urging borough council to require daylight saving from the last Sunday in April to the first Sunday in October. Maj. Gen. Charles M. Clement, former 6th Division commander, is noted as father of the initiative.
Denver will host a Firemen's Carnival on Saturday September 13. A parade starts at 2 PM with eight prize categories to be awarded. The afternoon and evening offer various amusements for attendees.
The Lutheran Sunday school picnic planned for Rothsville at Myers Grove last Saturday was rained out. It will now be held on Saturday September 13 in conjunction with the Ladies' Society social with special music.
The article explains conserving fruit by making fruit butters as an economical, palatable option beyond canning and drying. It notes using sound portions of inferior fruit, offers readers a free booklet F. B. 900 from the Division of Publications, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.
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