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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1934
Page
1
Nine hundred twenty seven children reported at the local school on Tuesday to begin the nine month term. Enrollment is five less than last year. Among sophomores 42 chose commercial courses, leaving 28 for higher academics as most classes favor academic work. Continued on Page 8.
At a weekly meeting Thursday evening the Ancient and Uiustrigus Order Knights of Malta elected officers: Knight Commander Lester K. Furlow. Generalissimo Charles Tapp. Prelate Hal D. Singe. Recorder David A. Brian. Assistant Recorder C. Earl Brian. Treasurer Alvin Long. Senior Warden H W. Stormfeltz. Junior Warden Sherman Steffy. S. Bearer Arthur Bruckhart. 9. Bearer C B. Schmmek. Warden Gavl V. Reedy. Sentinel Charles Hott. First Guard John H. Furlow. Second Guard Geo. D. Wonde. Trustees Wim. Zartman, W. Martin Hess, Lester K. Furlow.
Kath erine Buch's pet canary Piccolo Peter escapes its cage on Spruce Street during Labor Day. The bird is heard singing from a cherry tree near Ralph Walter's home before Mr Buch uses a flashlight to locate it after dark. The bird returns to its cage. Esther and Lillian McCreary visit New York City, hoping to remain anonymous, but are recognized near Rockefeller Center.
Fifty years after Miss Minerva Seather became the bride of Calvar G Grobe a golden wedding anniversary was celebrated Sunday afternoon at the Grobe home. Ma and Mrs Grobe hosted a Galider Wedding Ann dinner for twenty six guests including children and grandchildren.
A foreign language paper praises Horace L. E as Flower Man who died in Lititz Pennsylvania at an unknown age. He was known at Norwegian American Hospital as the Biometerman for years and was warmly attached to his work. He regularly visited patients, lifting spirits and bringing flowers, leaving a memory cherished by many.
A crowd of about 3,500 gathered Saturday evening for a band contest directed by the Springs Park Commission. The Red Rose Boys, from Susquehan Mountain, won by 237 votes with 1,138 to 601 for the runners up.
The Community Show Association calls a meeting at the Fire Hall Monday at 7 20 PM Standard Time. Attendance will determine whether the show will be held this year.
The Legion Twilight League opens Tuesday night with the Giants from the first half and the Browns from the second half meeting in a three game to crown the league. A second game follows Thursday with a possible third game the next Tuesday. The Verion All-Stars closed Labor Day with a double defeat to Cornwall at Lincoln Ave field.
Labor Day unival at Garden Spot Post 56 American Legion was called off Monday due to Saturday rain. A large crowd was expected south of Lown to witness East Pe ayorled champion abeer a perform the feat. Tex and Hank's Cowboys and the Ream Twins featured. Admission 20 cents for adults. free for children. Parking free. Four gate prizes planned.
Detroit and Charlottesville area visitors arrived Friday after being summoned by Mrs. Ella Lacy. Mr and Mrs Norman Lacy and daughter from Detroit and Mr and Mrs Pan] Lacy and son from Goington Va are staying at General Sarter Hotel. On Labor Day the Lacy families and Dr and Mrs H E Bender with Mary and Helen shared a hotel dinner.
Three men in Wayne Longenecker's ice cream room began a green and white Sea Hag sharpie, a teen foot two mass bottom boat. They plan to sail from Conowingo Dam once a pair of stout oars and a centerboard are installed. The masts and sails rest in the restaurant back room awaiting the trip.
Willy de Perrot of the Wilbur Suchard Chocolate Co spoke to the Lintz Rotary Club at the General Sutter Hotel on Tuesday evening. He announced a recent contract with the American Chickiet Co and outlined plans for expanded production at the Lititz factory through this merchandising partnership. The speaker, with years in the industry, was introduced by Edward Feavheller, treasurer of Wilbur Suchard Co.
Linden Hall prepares for the 188th term with repairs, fresh paint, and a polished campus. The opening marks 20 years of Dr. F W Stengel as principal, with higher expected girl enrollment and Ella M Stage replacing Miss Louis Martin in the faculty.
The Stirgis House property was sold at public sale Thursday for 17150 to 5 Cherteoff of Lancaster, operator of moving picture theatres. The sale was approved by the County Court the next day. Cherteoff has no definite plans, likely delaying changes until leases end. Kneller bid to 12000, Withers reached 17100, an extra 50 sealed the deal.
Will move mid month from Philadelphia to Lititz into Henry T. Muth's South Broad Street house. Mr de Perrot, president of the Wilbur-Suchard Chocolate Co., and his wife and two children will reside there. Muth family will relocate to Miami, Florida, living in Mrs. Muths parents cottage.
Mr and Mrs B M Leaman and family Mr and Mrs J M Leed and family Mrs Lydia Leaman Miss Winona Leed of town and Mr and Mrs F Q Biernesderfer and Mr and Mrs H Leed of Lancaster spent Labor Day at the Leed cottage near Hopeland.
Announcement for a new Meat Market opening at the corner of Front and Cedar Streets offering a full line of fresh and smoked meats and luncheon meats. Emphasizes quality, service, and customer satisfaction for prospective shoppers.
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