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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1935
Page
9
Congress passes a drastic potato control law setting quotas for farmers with a 45 cent tax on sales over the quota. Potatoes must be packed in stamped containers and sold first by the farmer after December 31. Violations bring fines up to 1000 dollars and possible imprisonment on a second offense.
Reports from Lancaster County say Democrats disgusted with a potato control bill plan to skip the primary election next Tuesday. The piece notes the tension between Jeffersonian Democrats and new dealers and questions the impact of the defection.
D. W. Dietrich of near Lexington brought a tobacco leaf that starts as one leaf and ends in three, a rare shape. A Hallville porker weighed 630% pounds butchered by George Shriner, raised by Eli Hess. A tin pouch with $80 was found at Millport dam while workers cleaned.
A call to Pennsylvanians to vote in the upcoming Tuesday primary on a constitutional revision. The piece argues against the proposal, urging use of the separate non partisan ballot and endorsing amendment as the safer path. Citizens are urged to fulfill their duty and vote.
Twenty five years ago Elias Eby and wife hosted fifteen relatives and Gap and Kinzer friends for dinner at the Eby homestead north of town. The RECORD began its 84th year in a new eight page form with local news on the front.
The Fire Company auxiliary held its first fall meeting and planned a corn roast replaced by a supper at the fire house due to rain. They scheduled meals for the Community Show and a Halloween party on October 17, with a social committee led by Mrs. Ralph Walters and others. Attendees listed include numerous local residents and members.
William Reidecbaugh fell from an apple tree on Spruce Street fracturing several bones. Funeral for Mrs. Lydia McCully, 75, held at Bethlehem with daughter Frances Shields of Alexandria, Virginia. Linden Hall graduates Mrs. McCully and daughter. Linden Hall graduate Mrs. Sue Rohrer of Lancaster died and buried in Quarryville. Miss Mary Souders visiting Pittsburgh father on West Main Street. Miss Ruth Grosh visiting brother H. E. Grosh after Atlantic City summer. Miss Miriam Russell of Philadelphia visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dennis of Williamsport visiting Mrs. Mary R. Guiles and Mrs. Lydia Doster.
William A. Moody was elected Commander of Garden Sport Post 56 American Legion at the regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening succeeding Jones E. Risser. Other officers elected were Dr. E. McMullen Adjutant Alfred Douple Finance Officer the Rev. Harry Swartz Chaplain Jonas E. Risser Historian and Leon Madlem County Councilman.
The Y M C A plans an active winter season with the main room cleaned papered and renovated. The game room gymnasium and baths are being overhauled and put to good condition.
Fall law favors established grasses as crabgrass fades and organic fertilizers spur early spring growth. Turkey color linked to corn type. white or yellow corn affects skin and fat color. Colt feet care boosts later usefulness. Winter barley hardy in southeast. native bearded barley from Maryland outperforms later beardless varieties.
Mrs. Mary Longenecker spent the weekend in town after months at Tressley Orphans Home Loysville. Herbert Longenecker of Penn State College visited his home for the weekend. Miss Jane Miller leaves for Juniata College Huntingdon. Miss Dorothy Roth plans several days at home. Lutz Market House receives a coat of paint. Mr and Mrs Paul Mentzer returned from a nine state and Canada trip. Mrs James Mummert hosts the Etude Music Club. Mary Dengate returns to St Mary's College Notre Dame for sophomore year. Mr and Mrs S S Graybill travel to Clinton South Carolina and Florida before Lititz return. Mr and Mrs William Stoneback visit from Easton.
Miss Lucille Gilchrist of Lake Coma Wayne County and a Bloomsburg State Teachers College graduate was elected teacher in the commercial department at a school board meeting Thursday evening. She assumed duties Monday morning to fill the vacancy left by Miss Josephine Briner who resigned to join Lewistown school.
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