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Lititz Record

Location

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1930

Page

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War wick Township Schools Enrollments Steady at Rothsville

Total enrollment for Warwick Township Schools at Rothsville remains near last year with 275 students moved daily from closed neighboring schools. Soccer replaces football, an Archery Club forms for girls, a Science Club planned, and a student council elected. Fifteen seniors from last year attend colleges or training programs.

Warwick ‘Township Rothsville Warwick Township Ganeevin Mercy Bicknell Swarthmore St Dent Stant Temple ‘University Levin Allan Young Roy Busheng Ellen Brown Arshur White Irene Ober Roy Messner Amne Minnich Wilbur Hoffer Gass Ethel Toover Catharine Royer Pottstown General Hospital Violet Shank Reading Hospital Wilson

Field Hockey Added to School Girls Sports List

The Lititz High School inaugurates field hockey for girls this year with two teams of eleven players. Practice begins this week and runs through Thanksgiving break. Plans include intra class games and later interclass and out of town contests.

Lititzigh School

School Program Presented in High School Auditorium

The high school auditorium hosted a program featuring a piano trio with Arlene Leeking Mildred Gable and Kathryn Dommy a vocal duet with Irene Hertzler and Fivelyn Hershey a piano duet by Dorothy Hersley and Evelyn Snavely and another vocal duet by Edith Eberly and Dorothy Fry highlighting student talent and local artistry.

Arlene Leeking Mildred Gable Kathryn Dommy Irene Hertzler Fivelyn Hershey Dorothy Hersley Evelyn Snavely Edith Eberly Dorothy Fry

Cadet Band Presents Final Concert on Springs Grounds

The Cadet Band offers its season finale tonight at 7.80 on the Springs Grounds stand. A well prepared program will be performed.

Springs

Farm sale nets two Longeneckers properties prices per acre

Edwin Longenecker bought Samuel Longenecker's west of town farm at public sale for 201 dollars per acre and also purchased his mother's smaller farm at 125 dollars per acre, ending the bidding on Monday.

Edwin Longenecker Samuel Longenecker

Local Dealer Receives Car Shipment with New EV Truck Chassis

M Snavely, a local Chevrolet dealer, reports another car shipment arriving. The consignment includes one of the company’s new EV wheel truck chassis.

New Lexington Road Opens to Traffic in Lancaster region

The Brickerville Lexington road, linking Lancaster to the Lakes to Sea Highway, was opened Saturday after a $100,000 build. Contractor Bennett Randell Co. laid an eighteen foot macadam across eleven farms, cutting 40,090 cubic yards of earth. A 108 foot reinforced concrete bridge spans Twam tmer Creek near Zartman's. Remaining work includes sides, oiling next month, and completion of Brickerville to Scheafferstown.

Lexington Brickerville Scheafferstown Brickerville- Lexington Lancaster Bennett-Randall Co Lebanon Peter Landis Jacob Oberholtzer Israel Bamberger Martin Steely Wayne Hartman Martin Feller Henry Reifsnyder H. Shirk Wayne Whiteman James Ditzler Zartman Hammer Creek

Linden Hall Seminary Reopens for 185th Year

Linden Hall Seminary reopened for the 185th school year with 112 students attending yesterday morning. Dr. F. W. Stengel led devotions and welcomed students while Dr. Crosland led in prayer. Patrons and alumnae attended the opening exercises, and prospects are strong for full enrollment soon.

Linden Hall Seminary F. W. Stengel Crosland

Lebanon Valley College Moderates College Extension Class

Open College Extension class organized by Wagner Grimm and Dean Paul of Lebanon Valley College Annville meets Tuesday evenings at 7 30 for adolescents psychology Greek and Latin literature in first semester and philosophy of education in second. At least fifteen participants needed. teachers not required.

de. Paul

Birthday Celebration Turns to Schnitzing Party at Snavely Farm

A Monday birthday gathering at Clayton Snavely farm hosted by Albert Godenaur turned into a schnitzing party. Forty bushels of apples were pressed into butter. Attendees include the Yost and Wallace families of New Holland, Zartman and Bollinger families, Sara Jenkins, Ada Meiskey, the Gochenaur family of Lititz, and the Snavely family. A radio broadcast by Victor Adams & Son was promoted for 9 PM.

Clayton Snavely Farm Albert Godenaur Charles Yost Roy Wallace New Holland Cyrus Zartman Howard Bollinger Sara Jenkins Ada Meiskey al Gochenaur Lititz Clayton Snavely

Lititz Briefs Fire, Events Mention Local Scenes

Thursday evening Lititz Fire Company fought a bonfire blaze near OwlsTill opposite Isaiah Buck with chemicals used. Sunshine Circle of King’s Daughters holds a born roast in Springs Park. Dorothy Jenins returns from Cape Cod camp and heads to New York City then Broad Oak School for winter. Numerous locals host dinners and trips. freight business rises, indicating revived industry. summer concerts ended after rainouts. Children’s health notes show 13 babies registered at Moravian Health Centre.

Lititz Isaiah Buck OwlsTill Sunshine Circle of King’s Daughters Springs Park Dorothy Jeknins Cape Cod Mass New York City Broad Oak School Augusta Harvey Fetter Hettie Shank Lingie Lawrence Myrtie My. «Nger Elizabethtown Harvey Welland and Dalghters Mary and Minerva Kleinfeltersville Rufus Kline Brunnerville Frank H. Longenecker Deal New Jersey J. O. Herr J. Robert Longenecker O Nesday State College Moravian College Bethlehem O. KR. Bushong Reading Company W. Main Street Wire House Trivilny Rotary Club Warry Stark Martha Louise Mary Ann Christener Switzerland Lake Zurich Zurichsee Salondampher Helvetia Roy B. Eneeburg St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Mary Longenecker Ruth Wentworth Lancaster General Hospital Emma Grosch Ann Gerberich Plainfield N. J Vermont Allan Rice al Hornberger Mae Dengate

Entertain Friends Mr and Mrs Cullen Carpenter Host Guests

Mr and Mrs Cullen Carpenter 229 East Front Street entertained Thursday evening with a list of guests including Mr and Mrs M W Hess Mr and Mrs Edward Shaeffer Junior Shaeffer Mr and Mrs Samuel Bushong Mr and Mrs George Grunenberger and daughter Jacqueline Walter Jenkins and son Bobbie and Fey Carpenter.

Cullen Carpenter E. Front Street M. W. Hess Edward Shaeffer Shaeffer Samuel Bushong George Grunenberger Jacqueline Walter Jenkins Bobbie Fey Carpenter

Local Legion Plans Broadcast Night With Relay Event

The American Legion meets tonight to hear a nationwide radio broadcast at 9 PM via NBC red and blue networks linked with Columbia. Local Legion Post gathers at Lutz Recreation Hall for a 7 PM program featuring local movies by Dr. H. K. Cooper, plus a relics exhibit at E. K. Adams & Son on North Broad Street.

American Legion Red and Blue National Broadcasting Co Columbia Crain Legion Post Lutz Recreation Hall Legion H. K. Cooper E. K. Adams & Son North Broad Street

Mary L. Gantz 84 Dies at Lititz Home After Illness

Mrs Mary L Gantz aged 84 died Saturday evening at her son Wayne Gantz s home in Lititz after a long illness She lived most of her life in Lexington and was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church Brickerville Surviving are her two sons a sister and a granddaughter Funeral services were held privately at Wayne Gantz s home and burial followed at Brickerville Lutheran Cemetery BR M Spacht funeral director

Mary L. Gantz Wayne Spruce Street Lexington Lititz Hollinger Emmanuel Lutheran Church Brickerville Wilson John Martin Wayne Gantz BR. M. Spacht

Leadership Training Class Formed at Moravian Sunday School

A leadership training class meets Thursday evenings at 7 o clock in the Moravian Sunday School Chapel with Rev W R Sammel as dean and Elser Gerhart as secretary treasurer. Two classes start at 7 15 with a 20 minute worship period, led by Rev Sammel on The Message and Program of the Christian Religion and Rev H J Kline on Intermediate Senior and Young People's Materials and Methods. All are welcome even if they do not join.

Moravian Sunday School W. R Samtmel Elser Gerhart W. R. Sammel H. J. Kline

Lodge Officers Installed at White Cove Commandery No 532

On Thursday evening White Cove Commandery No 532 Knights of Malta installed its officers led by Sir Knight Commander C BarBrian. Charles Weaver served as Captain General with Wm Hess as Prelate and H H Bucher as Assistant Recorder. Other officers included Sherman Steffy Senior Warden Charles Rapp Junior Warden C E Regennas Stand ard Bearer Earl D Singer Sentinel Harry W Stormfeltz First Guard Beverly Counts Second Guard Levi Yerger and Trustee Wm H Zartman.

J. G. Ulmer Lancaster White Cove Knights of Malta C. Barl Brian Charles Weaver Martin Hess H. H. Bucher Sherman Steffy Charles Rapp C. E. Regennas Earl D. Singer Harry W. Stormfeltz Beverly Counts Levi H. Yerger Wm. H. Zartman

Rethsville High Plans Annual Doggie Roast Friday

The Rethsville High Senior Class schedules its annual Doggie Roast for Friday night at Rudy's meadow. Pupils in charge have selected games and suitable songs, aiming for the usual attractive fall school event.

Rethsville High Rudy's Meadow

Church Notes And Harvest Home Services Schedule

Regular service on the Moravian Church lawn Sunday evening if weather permits. Harvest Home services at St Pauls Lutheran with decoration of harvest items and canned goods sent to the Orphans Home at Lyonsville Pa. Boys Day at Evangelical Congregational Church with program at 9:80 A M and talks by Prof Eugene Deckert and Dr Tandis plus music. United Brethren Sunday School rally featured prayer unison psalm and talks. next Sunday is the Intermediate Rally.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Loysville Evangelical Congregational Church Eugene 5. Deckert Tandis State Teachers’ College Kutztown United Brethren Sunday School Susie Smith Ellis Spickler Emma Laser Chester Howard Margaret Martin N. R. Wertsch Edward Ranck Mae Dehme Vera Nagle J. C. H. Light

Garden Spot Post 56 Auxiliary Installs Officers

The Ladies Auxiliary of Garden Spot Post No 56 American Legion named officers at Thursday night’s meeting with Mrs Alfred Couple as President and Mrs Valentine Brobst as First Vice President. Other posts appeared at a gavel party in Hotel Weber Lancaster where Lititz Auxiliary officers were installed by Department President Mrs Wm Meany of Philadelphia along with several county auxiliaries.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Garden Spot Post No. 56 American Legion Alfred Couple Valentine Brobst S. J. Lessey Ed. Wissler Norman Habecker H. ©. Hackman John Madlem Allan Rice Wm. Meany Philadelphia Lititz Weber Lancaster

Snavelys Celebrate Golden Anniversary With Duck Dinner

Mr and Mrs H H Snavely marked fifty years of marriage with a duck dinner at their South Broad Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs G C M Snavely and family, with friends and the RECORD and sale-caller sending congratulations.

H. H. Snavely South Broad Street GC. M. Snavely

New Golf Course Opens at Paris Greens in Irwin's rear

The Snavely-Landis Golf Course in the rear of Irwin's Restaurant, Paris Greens, opens Saturday night with a large crowd. The course features careful layout and tricky hazards and will operate both afternoons and evenings.

Paris Greens Irwin’s Restaurant

Social Roundup of Visits and Travel Across Lancaster Area

A long list of weekly travels and gatherings across Lancaster County includes Robert Longenecker visiting New York City, multiple families hosting relatives from Lock Haven Reading and Philadelphia, trips to Valley Forge Philadelphia and Cincinnati, and several local social events. Notable mentions include Moravian Church activities, hospital returnees, school events, and a Sunday gathering of multiple families and organizations.

Robert Longenecker New York City C. H. Lupold Lock Haven D. A. Zimmerman Albert Hornberger Edwin Wissler Valley Forge Phildelphia Celia Esther Weightman Reading W. K. Lockhart C. B. Dussinger Charles Dussinger Robert Hanna Harry Kready Drussinger Raymond Franck Honey Brook Vernon H. Wolfskill Mohnton J. F. Longenecker S. Broad Street Helen Kreider Frank Dooney Frank Kulp Herman Reedy Philadelphia Howard Kife Strafford K. H. Bradley Kelsenly Bradley Holtwood C. E. Shoemaker Neffsville Sara Peyle E. S. Crosland District of the Moravian Church Bethlehem Miriam Simcox Lancaster General Hospital R. E. Worley Raymond Worley Carlisle Lemon Neidermyer Harvey Tolorence Brownstown Eleanor Johannsen Carl Spacht Herman Johannsen Lititz John Long Millport Barr Hinkletown California Alonzo Cassatt Silver Springs William Leitzinger Lemon Myers Ephrata Harry Myers Martha Smith Theodore Edgar Diehm Spring City George D. Clarke Bridgeton N. J Walter Mary Comrer Clear Spring

Local garages open as inspection campaign begins

Chief Burgess J. C. Brenneman leads the first state car tested by Tom Steffy in Lancaster on the opening day of the inspection drive. From now through October 31 every motorist must use official testing stations to have brakes lights wipers horns mirrors and license plate positions checked.

Burgess J. C. Brenneman Tom Steffy Lancaster

Trolley Tracks Repair Underway On Broad Street

Workmen of the Conestoga Traction Company began patching holes in the paving along and inside the tracks on Broad Street. The repairs come as the street nears unrepairable condition and will allow motorists to pass slow moving machines without fear of upsetting when crossing the trolley cay tracks.

Conestoga Traction Company Broad Street Cay

Sandblasting of Community Hotel Walls Underway

Workmen from a Harrisburg firm began sandblasting the exterior walls of the Community Hotel this week and are making good progress. The process strips paint and dirt from brick, after which old mortar will be removed, weatherproofing added, and new trim installed to give an aged brick look in keeping with the Colonial style. Interior work is progressing well.

Harrisburg

United Brethren Church Conference at Shamo kin

The annual United Brethren Church conference will begin on a Tuesday in September at Shamokin. H. R. Wertsch will represent the local church as lay delegate.

The United Brethren Church Shamokin H. R. Wertsch

Dengate Takes Over Lancaster Store at 142 East King Street

Mrs. Mary M. Dengate has taken over the Russell store at 142 E. King Street Lancaster, a leading women’s apparel shop. The store, already established, is refitted in a modern style with opening slated for tomorrow and Saturday as noted elsewhere in the issue.

Mary M. Dengate Russell E. King Street Lancaster

Tax Notice by T Stevens Grosh Tax Collector

Tax collector T Stevens Grosh will receive 1930 taxes before a 5 percent penalty at Wagner's Store Sept 19 from 7 to 8 PM Warwick House Sept 20 Five Points Store Sept 26 and Park View Hotel Sept 27 from 9 AM to 8 PM with public payment options listed.

T. Stevens Grosh Wagner’s Warwick House Five Points Park View

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Longenecker Farm New Lexington Road Long and Company Brickerville-Schiefferstown Linden Hall Victor Tocal Victor Dealers E. M. Krauthamel Soverton Biglerville Camp N. G. Bachman Pittsburgh Lexington School Alberta Wicker Heskey’s Meadow Ladies’ Sewing Society Young People’s Council of District No Lancaster County Sunday School Association Burgess
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