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Lititz Record

Location

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1930

Page

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Thousand-strong Lititz Parade Lights Up Main Street

A parade of nearly 1000 participants winds through Lititz on a dusk celebration as W street lights are switched on. Crowds fill the Square while bands and local figures mark the event with flags, music, and speeches by Rev. P. L. Carpenter of Edison Electric Co. and Rt. Rev. B. S. Crosland.

Lititz Ght Committee George Slensel Spruce Street Marion Broad Lincoln Avenue Ephrata Legion American Legion John F. Longenecker Thomas Steffy Susquehanna, Recreation Club Amos Andy Cale Frank H. Je C. M. Snavely Lititz Fire Company Young Men’s Business League William Fry Lititz Victor Sales Liberty Street Locust Street Main Street America B. S. Crosland P. L. Carpenter Edison Electric Co

League Endorses Plan to Pave Broad Street

The Young Men's Business League at its regular meeting Thursday night endorsed the Borough joining with the State to pave Broad Street if the State proceeds with concrete on Lititz. No report on Conestoga Traction Company tracks on South Broad Street. Routine business was discussed and disposed of.

He Young Men’s Business League Broad Street Lititz Conestoga Traction Company South Broad Street

Lutz Recreation Hall Nears Completion At Front and Locust

The new Lutz Recreation Hall on Front and Locust Streets is nearly finished. The Legion plans the first event next Thursday night. The hardwood floor remains unfinished along with lights and heating, which will be completed in stages.

Lutz Front Locust Streets The Legion

Community notices and social events sweep Lancaster area

The Junior Luther League met at St. Pauls Lutheran Church and many locals attended church group activities. Students and nurses, including Miss Julia Owen and Miss Verna Hertzler, left for Philadelphia hospitals to train. Families visited Ohio and Michigan while others planned trips to Detroit and Indianapolis. Local clubs held corn roasts, picnics, and rallies across Lancaster County, with several members traveling or hosting gatherings and meetings at shops and homes.

Junior Luther League of Lancaster General Hospital Verna Hertzler Philadelphia Jefferson Hospital St. Paul's Lutheran Okeh Lodge Millway P. B Beatrice Harmes Clare Keath Floyd Hackman Necia J. R. Bachman Lititz I. N. Ressler Kinzer Lloyd Neff Ember Witmer Atlantic City United Brethren Church Harry Wike E. Front Street White Dove Commandery Knights of Malta Fire Company Society of Farm Women Long Park Lancaster Sylvester Furlow Allen Badorf Ivan Steffy Claude Betty Jane Spring City

Yerger Marks 79th Birthday at Lincoln Avenue Dinner

Relatives and friends gathered for a birthday dinner at the home of Christ Yerger on Lincoln Avenue in honor of C. G. Yerger celebrating his 79th birthday. Gifts came from C. K. Yerger family, Cunkle family, Yerger relatives, Myers and Saylor families, with several named attendees and children present. An adjacent ad notes Horton Optician offering eye exams and glasses with evening hours.

C. G. Yerger Christ Yerger Lincoln Avenue C. K. Yerger Dora Ruth Eva John Cunkle Rosé Marie John Paul Yerger Harry Myers Robert and Lem Myers Elias Saylors Rebecca Wonder

Madlem to Head Local Legion Post

Leon Madlem was elected Post Commander of Garden Spot Post No. 56 American Legion without opposition at Friday night meeting. Nominations were also made for Vice-Commanders, Adjutant, Finance Officer, and Trustees. elections set for October. Ambulance for Lititz to be ordered, cost about 1400 dollars with 806.52 raised by recent festival contributions.

Leon Madlem Garden Spot Post American Legion S. Broad St Allan Rice Jonas Risser Guy Brubaker Alfred Douple Roy Keller Harry Schwartz E. McMullen Herbert Cooper Domer Brenner Homer Schnerer Paul Bomberger Norman Habecker County Legion Council Lititz Frank Hunter

Falls Cause Hip Injuries and Hospital Visits

Emanuel Grube suffers a serious hip fracture at home after a fall on Broad and Main Streets. Mrs. Malfour, a Zion Home guest, breaks a hip and is hospitalized at Lancaster General. Ruth Wentworth recovers from surgery there while Miss Herretta Dull loses part of a finger in a factory machine.

Emanuel Grube Broad Main Streets Mary Gantz Spruce Street Wayne Gantz Arthur Seip John Varlow East Main Street Lancaster General Hospital Amos Roth North Broad Street Daniel Ludwig Herman Fisher

Rotarians Hold Attendance Dinner at Mountville Inn

The Rotary Club met Tuesday evening at Brunswick Farms Inn on the Lincoln Highway near Mountville for a contest dinner. Music was provided by Reg Kehoe and his Girl Marimba Band featuring Fern Henry Dorothy Rosenberger Janet Charles Dorothy Benn and Pauline Esbendhade.

Rotary Club Brunswick Farms Inn Lincoln Highway Mountville Reg Kehoe Fern Henry Dorothy Rosenberger Janet Charles Dorothy Benn Pauline Esbendhade

Women’s Missionary Society resumes meetings this fall

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Moravian Church will resume fall and winter meetings at the home of Mrs. Alfred Couple on S Broad Street next Thursday at 2 30 in the afternoon.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Moravian Church Alfred Couple S. Broad Street

Movie Saturday Evening The Lighthouse by the Sea

West Main Street hosts a Saturday evening screening titled The Lighthouse by the Sea featuring Rin-Tin-Tin the famous dog. The event showcases a classic film with local crowds invited to attend on the weekend.

Rin-Tin-Tin West Main Street

Births Announced by Local Families

Rev. and Mrs. John Hevener announce a son born on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Snavey of Kissel Hill announce a son born on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hickman announce a daughter born at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday last.

John Hevener Milton Snavey Kissel Hill W. E. Hickman Lancaster General Hospital

Hold All Day Quilting By St Pauls Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Lutheran Church held an all day quilting session yesterday in the church basement with about fifty attendees staying for dinner.

Ladies’ Aid Society of St Paul's Lutheran Church

Moravian Church observes Family Day with services

Family Day observances mark the Moravian Church anniversary of Count Zinzendorf’s marriage in 1722 at Herrnhut Germany. Morning prayer sermon lovefeast and afternoon communion drew large crowds. choir selections and solos punctuated the service. Bouquets remembered Charles Stengel and Adam B. Long. Next week a lawn vasper service is planned. Holy Communion also held at St Luke’s Reformed with a large turnout as Judith Jean Troutman was baptized.

Moravian Church Zinzendorf Unitas Fratrum Herrnhut Germany Crosland Fletcher Dudley Buck Israel Joseph Shepkard Shepherd Shelly Victor Wagner Janet Rudy Charles Stengel Adam B. Long St. Luke’s Reformed Church Judith Jean Clarence J.troutman George B. Raezer

Mission Society to Hold Public Meeting Tonight

The Young People's Missionary Society of the Evangelical Congregational Church invites the public to a church meeting at 7 30 this evening. The program includes orchestra selections, hymns, scripture reading and prayer by Rev H J Kline, piano solos, readings, recitations, a topic titled Blind Spots, and an offering for the Colored Orphanage in Atlanta GA. A playlet What Shall I Render features multiple participants, followed by a piano duet and closing hymn.

Young People’s Missionary Society of the Evangelical Congregational Church H. J. Kline Grace Lehn Ruth Snavely Jane Workman Minerva Smith Richard McCloud Mrs. J. Kline Atlanta, Ga W. M. Pfautz Maurice McCloud Ida Miller John Ross Harry Hershey Quinton Cooper J. K. Mathers

Moravian Ministers Hold Quarterly Meeting Here

The Moravian Ministerial Association of Central Pennsylvania held its quarterly gathering at the Lititz parsonage on Tuesday with dinner and a business session. Officers elected included President Rev. E. Crosland and Secretary Treasurer Rev. Theodore Reinke. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Albright, Rev. and Mrs. Reinke of York, Rev. Huebener families from Thurmont and Lititz, Rev. Horne of Bethlehem, Rev. Drebert of Reading, and Dr. F. W. Stengel and family among others. communion was observed in memory of a church event dated September 16, 1741.

Moravian Ministerial Association of Central Pennsylvania Lititz E. §. Crosland Theodore Reinke S. C. Albright York Robert Huebener Thurmont H. Od. Heydt Lancaster Ernest Drebert Reading B. K. Horne Bethlehem F. W. Stengel Louis Huebener Mary Huebener Crosland

Winners Named in 9th Inter Sunday School Field Meet

Lititz area athletes competed at the 9th Annual Inter Sunday School Field Meet at F and M Lancaster with District 9 taking overall champion with 91 percent of possible points. Minnich of St Pauls won the 880 yard dash for Class A boys. Brubaker, Lutheran, placed third in high jump and tied for third in broad jump. Bushong of Lititz Reformed took second in 100 yard dash. Schaeffer, Lutheran, third in broad jump and second in high jump for Class B boys. Fry of Reformed was third in 75 yard dash for Class C boys. Ethel Miller of Moravian was second in 60 yard dash for Class B girls.

Litstz Lancaster Our Town District 9 Minnich St. Paul’s Lutheran Brubaker Lutheran Bushong Lititz Reformed Schaeffer Fry Reformed Lititz Ethel Miller Moravian

Linden Hall Opens 184th Year With Minor Improvements

Linden Hall Seminary will reopen for its 184th year on Wednesday with opening exercises at nine o'clock. Students report on Tuesday amid a smaller enrollment, but officials expect a satisfactory year. The campus received painting and papering, new piping, water softeners, radiator covers, and new walks, while grounds were kept in good condition despite dry weather.

Linden Hall Seminary

High School Officers Named for 1930 31 Term

High School classes elected officers for the 1930 31 term across all grades and for the Orchestra and Girls Glee Club. Senior officers include Carl Bachman and Mary Brubaker with other class leaders, while the Orchestra names Henry Sturgis as President and Irene Kener as Secretary. The Girls Glee Club lists Margaret Miller as President and Esther Mikseh as Secretary. Several graduates have chosen teaching, nursing, business, or college plans at Millersville State Teachers College, Philadelphia hospitals, the Pennsylvania Business College, Muhlenberg College, and Lebanon Valley College.

Carl Bachman William Mills Mary Brubaker Dorothy Moyer Robert Posey Robert Peiffer Beatrice Bomberger Esther Miksch Glass Paul Bachman Paul McClou Millersville State Teachers’ College Margaret Kofroth Betty Martin Ira Tall Paul Davidson Mary Diehm Ruth Seather St. Joseph’s Hospital Lancaster Emma Erb Mary Nies Lancaster General Hospital Julia Owen Arlene Beck Verna Hertzler Dorothy Spacht Philadelphia Thelma Furlow Margaret Musser Helen Diehm Myrtle Kling Pennsylvania Business College Esther Shue Bertha Herr Amy Grace Buchter Elsie Enrle Kathryn Birkenbine Paul Peiffer Muhlenberg College Eva Shissler Lebanon Valley College Annville

Treasure Hunt Plans Highlight District 9 Meeting

The Young People's Council of District 9 met at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with large attendance. Plans were outlined for a Treasure Hunt on Friday evening, September 19 and Religious Education Week from September 28 to October 5. Camp reports were given by Daniel Light and Robert Girvin. Casper Kreider announced District 9 won the Field Meet Shield by 114 percent points. The meeting closed with the Friendship Circle.

Young People’s Council of District 9 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Neffsville United Brethren Church Daniel Light Robert Girvin Casper Kreider Friendship Circle

Weekend visits and relatives gather in Lititz area

Many residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives across Lititz, Manheim, and nearby towns. Names include Dorothy and Mae Shenk, Vera Hertzler, D A Brown, Reynolds Brown, Susan Huber, Harry McCloud, Henry Bomberger, Ray Deitch, Roy Kneeburg, Frank Longenecker, F H Senger, Arthur Campbell, Roland Good, James Fry, Clara Fry, Douglas Stengel, Helen Albright, Rev S C Albright, Paul Diener, Francis Grosh, Harriet Huber, Lilian Miksch, Fillen Weinhold, Jesse Honeysutt, Carrie Yerger, N G Yerger, and many others sharing Sunday visits, church services, reunions, and trips to Christiana and Perkasie communities.

Susan Huber Oroville Harry McCloud Philadelphia Henry Bomberger Ray Deitch Harrisburg Roy Kneeburg Frank Longenecker F. H. Senger Kinzer Arthur Campbell Wrightsville Roland Good New Holland Lititz James Fry Nazareth Clara Fry Tucson Arizona Douglas Stengel Grand Rapids Mich Charles Helen Albright C. Albright York Paul Diener Child Reading Elizabeth N. J Carrie Yerger Drexel Hill N. G. Yerger Harvey Hoffman Rheems A. Virginia Grosh H. E. Grosh M. C. Demmy J. K. Mathers Daniel Landis Hamish Landis Abram Metzler Landis Metzler Landis Perkasie Fred Kohn New York City John Adams H. C. Couch Little Falls Auburn Syracuse N. Y Hazel Bender Miriam Regennas Canada Atlantic City William Pratt Rice Shreiber Steelton Louis Huebener Louis Hepp Marguerite Bard Linden Hall Wilson College Chambersburg Phares Nolt Vera Sara Rhea Emma John Elmer Nolt Anna Bethel Willis Nolt Rehrersburg Arthur Nolt Arthur, Jr Richard Robert Ben Nolt Ashland Hiram Bomberger Alice Garrett Anna Garrett Martha Henderson Carrie Newhouser J. L. Hertz A. R. Keller Coatesville Vierling Geneva West Willow

Movie Radio Party Planned for Legion

Garden Spot Post plans a September 18 Legion and Auxiliary event in Lutz Recreation Hall to hear a nationwide RCA Victor broadcast via 76 stations. Local dignitaries, war veterans groups, and Dr. H K Cooper will present pre show pictures and war film footage. The 9 PM one and a half hour program features Herbert Hoover, Coolidge, Alfred E. Smith, Pershing, and more with a coast to coast and Canada to Mexico network. Over 100 expected. Lutz auditorium marks season opening.

American Legion Lutz Recreation Hall Front N. Locust Streets Victor RCA Victor Company, Inc National Broadcasting Company Lutz H. K. Cooper E. K. Adams North Broad Street Victor Radio Herbert Hoover Calvin Coolidge Alfred E. Smith John J. Pershing C. L. Bodenhamer Canada Mexico Bunker Hill Monument Old North Church Dorchester Heights Monument Latz

Prohibition Speech By Oliver W Stewart In Lititz Chapel

Chicago lawyer and former Illinois legislator Oliver W Stewart editor of the National Enquirer speaks at the Moravian Sunday School Chapel Sunday at 2 30 in support of prohibition and police enforcement. Stewart heads the Flying Squadron Foundation formed in 1915 with J Frank Hanley and associates, in a joint effort with Lititz churches and the W C T U inviting the public.

Oliver W. Stewart Chicago Illinois National Enquirer Stewart Flying Squadron Foundation J. Frank Hanley Indiana Lititz

Health Centre Clinic Opens Next Wednesday at Moravian Chapel

The Health Centre for well babies will be open in the Moravian Sunday School Chapel next Wednesday after noon at 8 o'clock. This will be the second meeting of the Fall clinics. Miss Edna Miller, Community Nurse, will be in charge. Let your Band Instrument be 2 Pan-American-Young's Music House.

Edna Miller Young Music House

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Square Town League Broad St Lutz Hall Horton, Opticien, Lincols Madlem Mission Society Yyoung Dorothy and Mae Shenk Manheim Irene Hertzler D. A. Brown and Son Reynolds Fawn Grove D. A. Zimmerman
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