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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1926
Page
4
Public listing indicates the Lititz Record is entered at Lititz Pennsylvania Post Office as fourth class matter under postal regulations. This notice confirms mail handling status and printing location within the local press ecosystem.
The piece argues pupils resist study but a few teachers possess the gift to make lessons engaging. It notes that many students see school as an enemy, yet true education requires persistent work. Once students develop a habit of digging into tasks, they gain a lasting, valuable gift.
HALFVILLE and D Todd family visited friends at Murrel on Sunday. Warry E Schreiner and family and Rev Joseph Bell and family were visiting Bucks county from Saturday to Monday. Mrs Geo Rose and daughter Mary and Mr Geo Rose Jr and family Lancaster visited in Charles Rose’s family over Sunday. G Schreiner and wife visited Christian Tess ar Heigs church after noon. R E Adams family hosted Sunday visitors Samuel Frey and wife Pleasant View Amos Frey and family Samuel Frey Sr Hallville and Mrs Alice Frey near Clay. Ground still too wet for potato digging. public sale to Alice Frey, Daniel Shreiner and wife Weidmansville and Harry Meuse and family Lexington guests.
Mr. William E. Snader sold his home to Melvin Raezer of Talmage. Snader family to Lancaster soon to occupy new house. Raezer plans jewelry and repair shop. Evangelical church reports well attended Sunday services with bountiful altar gifts. High School basketball opened with 25 18 loss to Upper Leacock. Local crops, tobacco housing updates, and visits by residents from Lancaster Elmira North Canton and Kennett Square are noted.
The report lists multiple households hosting relatives and guests on Sunday. Names include RK B Getz, C S Elser of Eden, William Snadvr family, Clinton Kauffman of Lititz, G M Gamber, John Frankfort of Rothsville, R M Shiffer, H Hackman and son Robert of Lititz, M M Getz of Lancaster, J K Smith, Frank Reybaum of Lancaster, John Reybaum family, Frank Adams of Akron, and Dr S J Leicey with Ches ter Leicey of Lititz visiting G M Leiey family.
John K. Pfautz died after appendicitis surgery at St Josephs Hospital Lancaster last week. Funeral at Middle Creek church drew large crowds with Rev Taylor Fahne stock and Markley officiating. Also noted are visits by Mrs Sarah Zartman near Lexington to her father Zacharias Ferry and family, nurse Carrie Weist’s return from two weeks with Christ Weist family, a visit by Rufus F Heiseys of Elm to his parents, and the Eiser Oberlin reunion at Lititz with plans for next year’s 25th anniversary at Lititz Springs Park in September.
Akron area notes announce Mt Zion Evangelical Church begins Sept 18 with daily services honoring its 80th year. Ministers listed for each day from Sept 13 to Sept 18, then Sunday School address by Ebner Miller and communion at 2 PM led by Rev Dresher. Nearby social items include a doggie roast, visits, and a lengthy list of attendees, ending with continued neighborhood updates.
Long list of local families from Lancaster and surrounding towns visiting relatives and hosting gatherings over the weekend. Names include Reitzs, Myers, Snyders, Klein, Wolf, Weidler, Miller, Zwally, Mohn, Albright, Molm, Malschnee, Get, Landis, Knoll, Meashey, Showalter, Leid, Adams, Steward, and others. Guests travel between Ephrata, Lititz, Manheim, Terre Hill, Wornersville, Reading, and beyond.
The 28 graduates pursue varied routes including teaching at Millersville State Normal School and Lebanon Valley College, library work, nursing in Philadelphia, greenhouse work, clerical roles with Hershey & Gibbel and Sears Roebuck, college studies at F and M and Carnegie Tech, and business training at Lancaster and Millersville. Names include Alice Smith Kathryn Gibbel Earla Martin Mary Hershey Anna Peiffer George Young Lester Hackman Roger Weaver and many others.
Elizabethtown College will conduct a weekly winter extension course at the local high school for teachers interested in the work. The program aims to provide ongoing professional development and practical training beyond regular duties.
A rumor of a carload of Scotch unloading at Stevens on Sept 18 accompanies plans for a Stevens Fire Cup carnival. The McDonald Highlanders band from St Augustine Florida will perform from 6 PM to midnight, with 25 men, showcasing Scots music, jazz, and solos. Miss Jessie Robertson and W Fraser Steele headline, supported by Catherine and William Adamson dancers. Admission 25 cents. parking free. event repeats Sept 25 with Washington Band and Damm Bros. A freshman class officers list is also noted and Millersville meet prep is mentioned.
The text states that the human brain is the heaviest relative to body size among animals, with potential exceptions in some small birds and mammals. It notes the human brain is larger and heavier overall than any other animal except the elephant and the larger whales.
A fragment from the Washington Star quotes a self help line about belief and limits. An insurance agent counters with a blunt reply about rational conviction and caution. The ad promotes Everready flashlights with a four cell metal model priced at $1.75 and a sale price of $1.25 at Scott's Book Store.
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