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t h e l it it z r eco rd - ex p r e s s Serving The Warwick Area For Nearly A Century 92nd Year E s t a b l is h e d A p r i l , 1877, a s T h e S u n b e am (C o n so lid a te d w ith T h e L i t i t z R e c o rd , 1937) Lititz, Lancaster County, Penna., Tuesday, December 31,1968 10 c en ts a Copy; $4.00 per y e a r by mall w ith in L a n c a s te r County 10 Pages — No. 39 1968 Was A Year Of Progress Throughout The Warwick Area In sharp contrast with the confusion and turmoil of much of the world, the Warwick area enjoyed a more-normal year during 1968 — but a year marked by considerable expansion and growth. This becomes strikingly apparent as one reviews the past 12 months and realizes that in the future when history is written, 1968 will stand out as a year in which much was started with these benefits extending into the coming year of 1968. A review of local activities and happenings culled from the Record-Express files follows: * JANUARY 4-Area building spurt neared three million in 1967; .Warwick Towhship growth big, equaling borough’s total. Building permits issued by the Lititz Borough and Warwick Township officials amounted to $2,683,550. 4-Fire losses in Lititz borough amounted to only $26,780 during 1967, only a fraction of the total loss of the year previous, Fire Chief Ammon Shelly reported this week. 9-Rodney 1$. Miller, vice president and Branch manager of the Conestoga National Bank, was elected president of the Lititz Retailers Association. 11—Young Men’s Business League Completely Free of Any Debt for First Time Since 1914. 16-Warwick School Directors discuss plans for the new Middle School at meeting. Proposed building to contain 30 normal •size classrooms, special rooms, ^ laboratories, etc. s 25-New two million dollar building completed as Lambert- Hudnut starts producing Bromo Seltzer. 25-Dr. Horne discusses proposal for boro re-apportionment. The proposal would reexamine the borough’s political make-up to insure that voters are fairly represented in the representation in borough and city councils. . 25-Boro Council attempts to eliminate “most dangerous” in- .•--i/gr^ctipn. State Highway De-paHmenf Hb' conduct survey to check traffic volume. FEBRUARY l^Door - to - door canvass for Block Parent Volunteers will be launched here. - Program has been endorsed by Borough Council and local PTA. 1-Borough Council okay’s three storm sewers at an estimated cost of $55,375. Plan retension basin west of Woodcrest Ave. 1- Warwick Township Zoning „■ Ordinance completed; to be presented to the Warwick Super- ^ visors at meeting. 8-Warwick Township police protection plan to be adopted with no tax increase. Expect police costs to run about $15,000. 15-Warwick teachers contemplate possibility of participating in one day March on Harrisburg. Letter to Dr. Smith, school superintendent, requests March 4 as Action for Education Day. 20-School Board approves 44 classrooms for Middle School. There will be 160,000 square feet in the new school building. The school is being built for 1140 students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. 20-Teachers march request is vetoed by School Board. Resolution is offered 29-Boro to start $160,000 - street program in May. Will obtain right of eminent domain where properly owners are affected. 27-According to Kenyon’s Bakery, people didn’t bother to count calories on Fasnacht Day. By the end of Tuesday’s sales it was estimated that 433 dozen fasnachts had been sold for consumption. MARCH 2- Linden Hall plans for $800,- 000 expansion program. Basic facilities will be added to the existing plant. Enrollment to increase. 1- Phil Conlin wins regional wrestling title after pinning Conestoga High School’s Lou Pizzi for his 25th victory in an undefeated season. 7-Retailers and auto dealers to give away new car during 2nd annual “Shop in Lititz” promotion sponsored by the retailers association. 11-School Board action on teachers pay not expected till state acts. Teachers present pay proposal. 19-State stops funds for Rec * Center; School Board and Borough must fill need. School Board approves $10.032, Borough Council requested to supply remaining $5,200. 2- l-St. Paul’s Evangelical Lu- . theran Church awarded a $524,- 000.00 contract, for the construction of a new church building on West Orange St. Construction will begin on April 15 with completion scheduled for early 1969. 21- Warwick Township Zoning plans ready to adopt. Ordinance and zoning map represent several years of study and research in the best interests of the residence of Warwick Township. 26-Borough finally gets State approval for traffic light at intersection of East Main and Locust Streets. Council awarded a contract of $11,038.50 for street and lane resurfacing. APRIL 4-Eminent domain filed; 49 properties involved as Lititz borough plans to obtain land for improvement and extension of its streets and public utility system. 4-Local retailers to sponsor gigantic “Easter Egg Treasure Hunt” for adults and children accompanied by adults as a sales promotion in Lititz stores between April 4 and April 13. 16-School Board ups teachers’ salary; sets $5 per capita tax effective July 1. Board estimates raising revenue of $35,- 000 to $40,000 yearly. 16-Special meeting of Borough Council held, street construction bids received were 15% higher than $160,000 planned. Borough to cut street improvements. 22- Nitrauer wins locally, by only 94 votes; Eshelman and Con-Con get big majorities in light balloting; Only 30% of those eligible vote. 4-John R. Gibbel, Lancaster lawyer and Lititz native, has been named to lead GOP campaign in Lancaster county this year. 4-The musical comedy “Carnival” presented by the Ambucs and their wives, at two performances, proved to be quite suc: cessful. This was the first time the club had undertaken a complete musical program. 22-Warwick House to get sold according to Orville “Dubs” Haldeman. Haldeman plans to operate a restaurant on St. Croix, Virgin Islands. MAY 1- Warwick School Board scheduled to adopt a tentative budget of 2.6 million dollars for 1968-69 school year. Budget also calls for an eight mill real estate tax increase. Teachers increases up expenses to record high. 2- Borough to hold Clean-up, Paint-up, Fix-up Week upon recommendation of Health and Sanitation Advisory committee members. • Council will rebid street works program. 9-Scholarship aid in the amount of $24,300 granted for Lititz students to assist them in enrolling in institutions of higher learning of their choices. 9-A modern two-unit motel, probably the smallest of its kind in Lancaster County, has opened at Kissel Hill. Owned by Lester Rhineer, it is located on Route 501 at the intersection of West Woods Drive. 16-Boy Scouts from Lititz. Rothsville and Brickerville will be among an estimated 500 scouts marching along the “Road to Rescue” over the weekend at Camp Chiquetan in southern Lancaster County. 29-Miss Daphne Sheaffer is named as Queen of the Candles for the Fourth of July Celebration. 29-Miss Mary Sturgis, local elementary school teacher re tires after teaching at the Lititz Elementary School for 42 years. JUNE 13-Father Joseph Driscoll, who has the care of St. James Catholic Parish, is leaving the local congregation and has been assigned to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Smyrna, Fla. and will assume his new position on June 28. 19-Warwick School Board votes to retain 56 mill property tax rate. Governor Sheafer signs teachers pay raise with Warwick receiving about $65,000. School board ends up year with cash balance of $44,000 more than anticipated. 19— Lititz Borough Council enacted an ordiance authorizing the issuance of a $160,000 general obligation bond to the Conestoga National Bank. 20- The Lititz Church of the Brethren will build a Social Hall and Memorial Chapel with construction work to begin on August 1 and completion expected nn May 1> 1969; The Social Hall will be built adjacent to the present structure and the Chapel will be attached to the went end of the church. 25-Farmers National Bank announces new construction details for building program which will expand Its facilities on E. Main St. (Continued Next Week) Fire Extinguished By Women Volunteers The Rothsville Fire Co. was summoned to a fire Dec. 26 but when they arrived at the home of Lou Weit, Rothsville, they found their work had been taken care of by female volunteers. Flames from a trash fire spilled over on the grass and ignited and Mrs. Weit sent her daughter, June, to call the firemen. Then she and her mother, Mrs. Henry Mundorf pitched in and tackled the fire. When firemen arrived there was nothing but some scorched earth and that was well dampened. Charles R. Shenenberger New Patrolman Joins Local Police Force Charles Richard-Shenenberger, 28, has been selected as a new Police Patrolman for th e ' Lititz Borough and will begin his duties on Thursday, January 2. The addition of Mr. Shenenberger to the Police Force brings the total number of fulltime officers to five. Shenenberger, who resides with his wife Louise and 8:week-old child at 437 New Holland Ave.. Lancaster, formerly lived at Lititz R3. He graduated from Warwick High School after which he was employed by Lam-bert- Hudnut. He served four years in the US Air Force as an Air Policeman in Nevada and California. Recently he was employed by Kircholl, Inc., Neffsville. Road Opening Dedication At Rothsville An impressive group of digni- •ies and officials will be at-lding the Road Opening and Dedication of the new 2.8 miles oi Highway from Rothsville to Ephrata on Jan. 3. A speakers platform will be erected at the ersection of the old Rothsville 1 Road and the new Highway near ? Salem EUM Church. Several dignitaries are scheduled to. speak and music will be provided by the Warwick High School Senior Band. Next on the program will be the Ribbon Cutting ceremony and the Motorcade over the Highway. Following the motorcade, all invited guests will be favored with a luncheon at the Warwick Township Lions Hall. The Lions Club through its interest and determination were instrumental in having the new road constructed. Boro Reduces Water & Sewer Rates About 10% Young Men's Business League Elects Officers Fire Coni pony Aux. Will Meet Thursday The Lititz Fire Company Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 2 at 7:30 at the Fire Hall. Mrs. Albert Markley will be chairlady in charge of refreshments. Each member is asked to bring an article for Chinese Auction. IOOF Lodge Will Hold Supper Meeting The Lititz IOOF Lodge 1050 will hold a supper meeting at the Lodge Home on Monday, January 6 at 6:30 p.m. Lodge members are urged to attend this meeting. Eugene Leed, noble grand, will preside at the business session. its on Scrap Paper Drive Troop 142 will conduct monthly scrap paper drive Saturday, January 4, from 8:00 a.m. till noon. Paper should be tied or boxed for pickup and placed on the curb. For those unable to put the paper out, or who need assistance, please call the following numbers, and the Scouts will pick up the paper at the home: 626-2719 or 626-7235. The Troop will cover the general Lititz and Kissel Hill area. Ronald Frederick, left, chairman of the JayCees annual Shopping Tour, and Santa Claus pose with several of the youngsters who went on the tour and attended a Christmas party at the General Sutter Inn. JayCees Entertain Children The Lititz JayCees entertained seventeen children in their annual Christmas Shopping Tour. Hosting the event were: James Perini, club president, Vincent Becker, Bob Landis, Charles Ditmer, Don McGarvey, Charles York, Paul Bowman, Jim Bednar, Adam Samelko and Ronald Frederick, tour chairman. Following the tour of the downtown stores, the children were treated to a party at the General Sutter Inn. Refreshments were provided by the Inn and Kenyon’s Pastry Shop. Santa Claus presented candy to everyone. • The JayCees would like to extend their gratitude to the merchants and individuals of Lititz who donated time and financial aid to this annual event. The local JayneCees provided gifts for all the children under 6- years of age at the party and the Club members express their gratitude to the group. Second-Class Postal Rate Will Increase Postal rates for newspa and magazines and other ma al mailed at the second-c rate will be increased Janu.tiy 1. Postmaster Richard C. Ratio) reminded second-class mai today. The increase results from the postage law enacted in Dei ber 1967, which raised most ond-class rates in three annua! steps, Postmaster Rader poi: out. The January 1, 1969, hike is the second phase of the increase. The first phase took effect, January 7, 1968, and I he third step will go into effect January 1, 1970. The second-class rate incr affects general interest, nonptof-it and classroom publicatior Rates also will go up Jan' 1 for controlled circulation publications. These are primarily trade, technical and industrial journals which generally do not charge a subscription fee and arenot-eligible fo r ■second-class rates,. The 1967 postal rate law called for a three-step raise for controlled circulation publications, to be effective the same dates as the second-class increases. Except for home-county mailings, postal rates for newspapers and magazines mailed second-class are based on the weight of the publication, the amount of advertising it contains, and the distance it is mailed. Effective January 1, rates for editorial or non-advertising matter in commercial publications will be increased from 3 to 3.2 cents per pound. Rates for advertising content depend on the distance the publication is mailed. These zone rates now range from 4.6 to 15 cents per pound of advertising content. The new advertising zone rate range will be 4.9 to 16 cents. There are special lower second- class rates for classroom publications and publications of nonprofit organizations. These rates also will be increased January 1. Postmaster Rader said that second-class or controlled circulation mailers who need more detailed information on the new rates should contact the Post Office where their publications are mailed. The Young Men’s Business League elected new officers recently for 1969. Elected were: Abram Hershey, president; Elmer Bomberger, vice president; I. L. Mearig, secretary-treasurer. Elected as directors were: Amos Shenk, Warren Buch and Charles Kling. Committees were appointed as follows: Owen Hershey, Roger Gerhart, financial; I. L. Mearig, Jacob Brubaker, candy; Maurice Kreider, Roy Long, Dr. C. L. Wertsch; John Brubaker, William Templeton, John Zartman, membership; James Yerger, Dri Wertsch, pool; Marlin Wolf, chairman, Harold Witwer, Paul Diffenderfer, Paul Balmer, Martin Muth, Harold Kepply, Glenn Zartman, entertainment. Greeting Our New Teachers Editor’s note: This is the last of a series of articles describing the new teachers in the Warwick Schools. Distraction Causes Vehicle Accident Richard Bender, Lititz Rl, tarveling north on S. Broad St. at 10:40 a.m. on December 26, stopped in his line of traffic at Broad and Marion Sts. and appeared to be choking. Raymond C. Groff, Lititz R4, headed south on S. Broad St., noticed the driver of the vehicle in need of help. He pulled his truck over to the side of the road. Meanwhile, a passenger in the Bender car, got out and came around to the drivers side and tried to help dislodge the foreign matter from Bender’s throat by striking him on the chest and back. Sheridan S. Stengel, 1818 Greinder St., Lebanon, traveling south on S. Broad St., was attracted by the commotion thinking someone was being beaten, didn’t notice that the truck had stopped and ran into the left rear corner of the truck. There were no injuries and damage was estimated at $640. JayCees Ta Collect Christmas Trees The Lititz JayCees will hold their annual Christmas tree collection on Tuesday, January 7 in the Lititz borough only. All trees must be placed along the curb. . Miss Linda Smith Miss Linda Smith is a fifth grade teacher at the Kissel Hill Elementary School. A former Ephrata resident, she graduated from Conestoga Valley High School. •She receiced her BS in Elementary Education from Mill-ersville State College. Miss Smith, who is now residing in Lancaster, enjoys reading novels, and poetry, sewing and playing the organ. Hit And Run Accident Occurs On Maple Street A hit and run accident occurred in the vicinity of 36 Maple St. at 11:50 p.m. on December 21. A vehicle, owned by Anna and Robert Patterson, 360 E. Main St., which was parked on the south side of Maple St. was struck on the right front side. The impact pushed the parked car 36 feet. Patrolmen ‘ Earl Steffy and Leroy Emmerich located the hit and run car at 15 minutes after midnight parked in front of the owner’s home. The owner, Christian Brandt, 118 W. Orange St. was charged by Patrolman Emmerich before Justice of the Peace Paul F. Diehm for failure to stop and identify at the scene of an accident. Fire Call A corn stubble fire at tin* farm of Jacob Bushong, Lititz R3, was answered by the Lititz Eire Company at 2:15 p.m, Monday, About an acre was burned, when a trash fire jumped a barrel. Borough Council at a meeting Monday night reduced water and sewer rates about 10%. The reduction’ik effective January 1, and applies almost entirely to residential customers. There will be practically no reduction to large industrial customers. About $16,000 total will be cut from the bills with approximate-- ly $8,000 in each water and sewer. Council also announced that effective in 1969 meters will be read 3 times a year with one estimated bill. The bills of March 1, 1969 will be an estimated one based on the new rates. Actual meter readings will be made in the spring, summer and fall. Council feels the extra readings should help eliminate the possibility of leaks not being discovered and thus prevent a customer from receiving a large bill. In other business council: —appointed Warren Newcomer to a five year term on the sewer authority; Devoe Bear to a three year term on the zoning board; Robert E. Buch to a four year term on the health and sanitation advisory board and D. Robert Buch to the historical review board for three years. —Approved the 1969 budget of $217,872, with only minor changes from the original proposal. The budget was approved with no increase in the 12.5 mill property tax, or the . $10 per capita tax. A $10 occupational privilege tax will be adopted Jan. 28, and js expected to bring in $25,000. 'Ihe utiht\ poir ;ax was raised from 50 eonu to 75 cents. —Rejected a reque-t lrum the county to pay towauk- support of the Lanca.-ter Airpoit. Council staled the airport should be paid tor on the eountv level. Film To Be Shawn At Kissel Hill “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, a 77 minute feature, be shown on Saturday, January, 4 at 1:30 p.m in the all-purpose | room at the Kissel Hill Elementary School. All elementary stu dents in the Warwick School District are invited to see the I film. Phone “Hook-up” Links Former Servicemen PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Toews, Lincoln, Kans., spent the week with Mr. and- Mrs. Robert Ni-quette, 615 Kissel Hill Road... . Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Derrick-son, Wilmington, Del., visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tweed and family, 413 Laurel Ave. Dr. and Mrs. John D. Mohler and children, Linda, Carol and David, Ann Arbor, Mich., spent several days visiting Dr. Moh-ler’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John P.- Mohler, 316 S. Cedar St, Mr. and Mrs. William Ringer; 415 Laurel Ave., spent the Christmas holidays at the home of their son, William B. Ringer, Bethlehem. Mr. and Mrs.' Randolf Bricker, Jr. Hyattsville, Md. visited Dr. Elizabeth Bricker, 314 N. Broad St. and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller, 11$ West End Ave. on Sunday. . . . . . Mr. and Mrs. James Sutton, Jackson, N. J. spent the Christmas holidays visiting Mr. -and Mrs. James D. Sutton, 416 Laurel Ave. Mr. and Mrs. C. Fredei Sturgis and daughter Linda from Lewis, Delaware, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clare Sturgis, 330 E. Marion Sti over the past week-end. Misses Carol and Betsy ( San Diego, Calif., . spent Christmas holidays with, then mother, Mrs Selina Cox, 201 Broad St. Not all Christmas greetings were received by-mail it was revealed here last week. A local gent, Edward C. Pelger,- Lititz Rl, upon answering his phone at 11 a.m. on December 24 found himself to his amazement speaking simultaneously to three former buddies who he was in the service with 23 years ago. The fellows linked by the “Hook-up” exchanged their greetings on a perfect connection, Pelger related. The 25 minute conversation linked the voices of John Delaney, Cen-trila, Wash., George Kamp, Reno, Nev. and Earl Peterson, Boston, Mass. The men all Navy veteran’s had served aboard the troop transport, USS Noble during World War II. Miss Elaine Holbach Marley - Holbach Mrs. Louise . O’Hare, 16 E. Orange, St.',, announces .the engagement of her daughter, Miss Elaine Holbach to Ronald J. Marley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Marley, 1065 Ironville Road, Columbia. Miss Holbach, a graduate of Warwick High School, class -of 1966, is employed by Hamilton Watch, East Petersburg Plant. Her fiance is a graduate of Columbia High School, class of 1967. Hè is presently serving as ah apprentice seaman at the Naval Training-Center, Dam Neck, Va. Water Damage At Shoe Co. A considerable amount of water damage, estimated at several thousand dollars, to shoes at the Lititz Shoe Company, Kline St:, Lititz, resulted when a furnace shut down, pipes froze an eventually- burst, last Thursday evening: The Lititz Fire Company was summoned fo pump but the excess wateri , : '. . Deborah L. Ebersole Elser - Ebersole Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Ebersole, R. D. 3, Lititz, announce the engagement of their daughter, Deborah Lee Ebersole, to Jeffrey Lynn Elser, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Elser, 217 New Haven Drive, Lititz. Miss Ebersole is a 1968 graduate of Warwick High School and is now attending Millersville State College. Mrs. Elser is presently a senior at Warwick High School. Woman Walks Into Side Of Moving Car Mrs. Gertrude Schoenberger, 307 E. Second Ave., Lititz, in the process of crossing E. Main St. from the south side to the north side in the area of Lutz’s Market, walked into the side of a Gar driven by Mrs. Patricia Eckert, 127 E. Market St. Mrs. Schoenberger, who was watching a west bound car, wasn’t aware of the Eckert vehicle approaching from the east as she entered the highway. She was taken to the office of Dr. J. W. Grosh by the Warwick Ambulance where x-rays were taken and she was released. School Menu Monday, January 6 Grilled hot dog, mashed potatoes, sauer kraut, assorted fruit Tuesday, January 7 Italian steak, buttered corn, relish cup, pineapples Wednesday, January 8 Sub or grilled cheese, tomato soup, chips, orange wedge Thursday, January 9 Chicken pot pie, peas, cole slaw, jello cryystals Friday, January 10 Fish sticks, buttered noodles, tomato sauce, peaches
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Title | Lititz Record Express |
Masthead | Lititz Record Express 1968-12-31 |
Subject | Lititz (Pa.) -- Newspapers;Lancaster County (Pa.)—Newspapers |
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Full Text | t h e l it it z r eco rd - ex p r e s s Serving The Warwick Area For Nearly A Century 92nd Year E s t a b l is h e d A p r i l , 1877, a s T h e S u n b e am (C o n so lid a te d w ith T h e L i t i t z R e c o rd , 1937) Lititz, Lancaster County, Penna., Tuesday, December 31,1968 10 c en ts a Copy; $4.00 per y e a r by mall w ith in L a n c a s te r County 10 Pages — No. 39 1968 Was A Year Of Progress Throughout The Warwick Area In sharp contrast with the confusion and turmoil of much of the world, the Warwick area enjoyed a more-normal year during 1968 — but a year marked by considerable expansion and growth. This becomes strikingly apparent as one reviews the past 12 months and realizes that in the future when history is written, 1968 will stand out as a year in which much was started with these benefits extending into the coming year of 1968. A review of local activities and happenings culled from the Record-Express files follows: * JANUARY 4-Area building spurt neared three million in 1967; .Warwick Towhship growth big, equaling borough’s total. Building permits issued by the Lititz Borough and Warwick Township officials amounted to $2,683,550. 4-Fire losses in Lititz borough amounted to only $26,780 during 1967, only a fraction of the total loss of the year previous, Fire Chief Ammon Shelly reported this week. 9-Rodney 1$. Miller, vice president and Branch manager of the Conestoga National Bank, was elected president of the Lititz Retailers Association. 11—Young Men’s Business League Completely Free of Any Debt for First Time Since 1914. 16-Warwick School Directors discuss plans for the new Middle School at meeting. Proposed building to contain 30 normal •size classrooms, special rooms, ^ laboratories, etc. s 25-New two million dollar building completed as Lambert- Hudnut starts producing Bromo Seltzer. 25-Dr. Horne discusses proposal for boro re-apportionment. The proposal would reexamine the borough’s political make-up to insure that voters are fairly represented in the representation in borough and city councils. . 25-Boro Council attempts to eliminate “most dangerous” in- .•--i/gr^ctipn. State Highway De-paHmenf Hb' conduct survey to check traffic volume. FEBRUARY l^Door - to - door canvass for Block Parent Volunteers will be launched here. - Program has been endorsed by Borough Council and local PTA. 1-Borough Council okay’s three storm sewers at an estimated cost of $55,375. Plan retension basin west of Woodcrest Ave. 1- Warwick Township Zoning „■ Ordinance completed; to be presented to the Warwick Super- ^ visors at meeting. 8-Warwick Township police protection plan to be adopted with no tax increase. Expect police costs to run about $15,000. 15-Warwick teachers contemplate possibility of participating in one day March on Harrisburg. Letter to Dr. Smith, school superintendent, requests March 4 as Action for Education Day. 20-School Board approves 44 classrooms for Middle School. There will be 160,000 square feet in the new school building. The school is being built for 1140 students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. 20-Teachers march request is vetoed by School Board. Resolution is offered 29-Boro to start $160,000 - street program in May. Will obtain right of eminent domain where properly owners are affected. 27-According to Kenyon’s Bakery, people didn’t bother to count calories on Fasnacht Day. By the end of Tuesday’s sales it was estimated that 433 dozen fasnachts had been sold for consumption. MARCH 2- Linden Hall plans for $800,- 000 expansion program. Basic facilities will be added to the existing plant. Enrollment to increase. 1- Phil Conlin wins regional wrestling title after pinning Conestoga High School’s Lou Pizzi for his 25th victory in an undefeated season. 7-Retailers and auto dealers to give away new car during 2nd annual “Shop in Lititz” promotion sponsored by the retailers association. 11-School Board action on teachers pay not expected till state acts. Teachers present pay proposal. 19-State stops funds for Rec * Center; School Board and Borough must fill need. School Board approves $10.032, Borough Council requested to supply remaining $5,200. 2- l-St. Paul’s Evangelical Lu- . theran Church awarded a $524,- 000.00 contract, for the construction of a new church building on West Orange St. Construction will begin on April 15 with completion scheduled for early 1969. 21- Warwick Township Zoning plans ready to adopt. Ordinance and zoning map represent several years of study and research in the best interests of the residence of Warwick Township. 26-Borough finally gets State approval for traffic light at intersection of East Main and Locust Streets. Council awarded a contract of $11,038.50 for street and lane resurfacing. APRIL 4-Eminent domain filed; 49 properties involved as Lititz borough plans to obtain land for improvement and extension of its streets and public utility system. 4-Local retailers to sponsor gigantic “Easter Egg Treasure Hunt” for adults and children accompanied by adults as a sales promotion in Lititz stores between April 4 and April 13. 16-School Board ups teachers’ salary; sets $5 per capita tax effective July 1. Board estimates raising revenue of $35,- 000 to $40,000 yearly. 16-Special meeting of Borough Council held, street construction bids received were 15% higher than $160,000 planned. Borough to cut street improvements. 22- Nitrauer wins locally, by only 94 votes; Eshelman and Con-Con get big majorities in light balloting; Only 30% of those eligible vote. 4-John R. Gibbel, Lancaster lawyer and Lititz native, has been named to lead GOP campaign in Lancaster county this year. 4-The musical comedy “Carnival” presented by the Ambucs and their wives, at two performances, proved to be quite suc: cessful. This was the first time the club had undertaken a complete musical program. 22-Warwick House to get sold according to Orville “Dubs” Haldeman. Haldeman plans to operate a restaurant on St. Croix, Virgin Islands. MAY 1- Warwick School Board scheduled to adopt a tentative budget of 2.6 million dollars for 1968-69 school year. Budget also calls for an eight mill real estate tax increase. Teachers increases up expenses to record high. 2- Borough to hold Clean-up, Paint-up, Fix-up Week upon recommendation of Health and Sanitation Advisory committee members. • Council will rebid street works program. 9-Scholarship aid in the amount of $24,300 granted for Lititz students to assist them in enrolling in institutions of higher learning of their choices. 9-A modern two-unit motel, probably the smallest of its kind in Lancaster County, has opened at Kissel Hill. Owned by Lester Rhineer, it is located on Route 501 at the intersection of West Woods Drive. 16-Boy Scouts from Lititz. Rothsville and Brickerville will be among an estimated 500 scouts marching along the “Road to Rescue” over the weekend at Camp Chiquetan in southern Lancaster County. 29-Miss Daphne Sheaffer is named as Queen of the Candles for the Fourth of July Celebration. 29-Miss Mary Sturgis, local elementary school teacher re tires after teaching at the Lititz Elementary School for 42 years. JUNE 13-Father Joseph Driscoll, who has the care of St. James Catholic Parish, is leaving the local congregation and has been assigned to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Smyrna, Fla. and will assume his new position on June 28. 19-Warwick School Board votes to retain 56 mill property tax rate. Governor Sheafer signs teachers pay raise with Warwick receiving about $65,000. School board ends up year with cash balance of $44,000 more than anticipated. 19— Lititz Borough Council enacted an ordiance authorizing the issuance of a $160,000 general obligation bond to the Conestoga National Bank. 20- The Lititz Church of the Brethren will build a Social Hall and Memorial Chapel with construction work to begin on August 1 and completion expected nn May 1> 1969; The Social Hall will be built adjacent to the present structure and the Chapel will be attached to the went end of the church. 25-Farmers National Bank announces new construction details for building program which will expand Its facilities on E. Main St. (Continued Next Week) Fire Extinguished By Women Volunteers The Rothsville Fire Co. was summoned to a fire Dec. 26 but when they arrived at the home of Lou Weit, Rothsville, they found their work had been taken care of by female volunteers. Flames from a trash fire spilled over on the grass and ignited and Mrs. Weit sent her daughter, June, to call the firemen. Then she and her mother, Mrs. Henry Mundorf pitched in and tackled the fire. When firemen arrived there was nothing but some scorched earth and that was well dampened. Charles R. Shenenberger New Patrolman Joins Local Police Force Charles Richard-Shenenberger, 28, has been selected as a new Police Patrolman for th e ' Lititz Borough and will begin his duties on Thursday, January 2. The addition of Mr. Shenenberger to the Police Force brings the total number of fulltime officers to five. Shenenberger, who resides with his wife Louise and 8:week-old child at 437 New Holland Ave.. Lancaster, formerly lived at Lititz R3. He graduated from Warwick High School after which he was employed by Lam-bert- Hudnut. He served four years in the US Air Force as an Air Policeman in Nevada and California. Recently he was employed by Kircholl, Inc., Neffsville. Road Opening Dedication At Rothsville An impressive group of digni- •ies and officials will be at-lding the Road Opening and Dedication of the new 2.8 miles oi Highway from Rothsville to Ephrata on Jan. 3. A speakers platform will be erected at the ersection of the old Rothsville 1 Road and the new Highway near ? Salem EUM Church. Several dignitaries are scheduled to. speak and music will be provided by the Warwick High School Senior Band. Next on the program will be the Ribbon Cutting ceremony and the Motorcade over the Highway. Following the motorcade, all invited guests will be favored with a luncheon at the Warwick Township Lions Hall. The Lions Club through its interest and determination were instrumental in having the new road constructed. Boro Reduces Water & Sewer Rates About 10% Young Men's Business League Elects Officers Fire Coni pony Aux. Will Meet Thursday The Lititz Fire Company Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 2 at 7:30 at the Fire Hall. Mrs. Albert Markley will be chairlady in charge of refreshments. Each member is asked to bring an article for Chinese Auction. IOOF Lodge Will Hold Supper Meeting The Lititz IOOF Lodge 1050 will hold a supper meeting at the Lodge Home on Monday, January 6 at 6:30 p.m. Lodge members are urged to attend this meeting. Eugene Leed, noble grand, will preside at the business session. its on Scrap Paper Drive Troop 142 will conduct monthly scrap paper drive Saturday, January 4, from 8:00 a.m. till noon. Paper should be tied or boxed for pickup and placed on the curb. For those unable to put the paper out, or who need assistance, please call the following numbers, and the Scouts will pick up the paper at the home: 626-2719 or 626-7235. The Troop will cover the general Lititz and Kissel Hill area. Ronald Frederick, left, chairman of the JayCees annual Shopping Tour, and Santa Claus pose with several of the youngsters who went on the tour and attended a Christmas party at the General Sutter Inn. JayCees Entertain Children The Lititz JayCees entertained seventeen children in their annual Christmas Shopping Tour. Hosting the event were: James Perini, club president, Vincent Becker, Bob Landis, Charles Ditmer, Don McGarvey, Charles York, Paul Bowman, Jim Bednar, Adam Samelko and Ronald Frederick, tour chairman. Following the tour of the downtown stores, the children were treated to a party at the General Sutter Inn. Refreshments were provided by the Inn and Kenyon’s Pastry Shop. Santa Claus presented candy to everyone. • The JayCees would like to extend their gratitude to the merchants and individuals of Lititz who donated time and financial aid to this annual event. The local JayneCees provided gifts for all the children under 6- years of age at the party and the Club members express their gratitude to the group. Second-Class Postal Rate Will Increase Postal rates for newspa and magazines and other ma al mailed at the second-c rate will be increased Janu.tiy 1. Postmaster Richard C. Ratio) reminded second-class mai today. The increase results from the postage law enacted in Dei ber 1967, which raised most ond-class rates in three annua! steps, Postmaster Rader poi: out. The January 1, 1969, hike is the second phase of the increase. The first phase took effect, January 7, 1968, and I he third step will go into effect January 1, 1970. The second-class rate incr affects general interest, nonptof-it and classroom publicatior Rates also will go up Jan' 1 for controlled circulation publications. These are primarily trade, technical and industrial journals which generally do not charge a subscription fee and arenot-eligible fo r ■second-class rates,. The 1967 postal rate law called for a three-step raise for controlled circulation publications, to be effective the same dates as the second-class increases. Except for home-county mailings, postal rates for newspapers and magazines mailed second-class are based on the weight of the publication, the amount of advertising it contains, and the distance it is mailed. Effective January 1, rates for editorial or non-advertising matter in commercial publications will be increased from 3 to 3.2 cents per pound. Rates for advertising content depend on the distance the publication is mailed. These zone rates now range from 4.6 to 15 cents per pound of advertising content. The new advertising zone rate range will be 4.9 to 16 cents. There are special lower second- class rates for classroom publications and publications of nonprofit organizations. These rates also will be increased January 1. Postmaster Rader said that second-class or controlled circulation mailers who need more detailed information on the new rates should contact the Post Office where their publications are mailed. The Young Men’s Business League elected new officers recently for 1969. Elected were: Abram Hershey, president; Elmer Bomberger, vice president; I. L. Mearig, secretary-treasurer. Elected as directors were: Amos Shenk, Warren Buch and Charles Kling. Committees were appointed as follows: Owen Hershey, Roger Gerhart, financial; I. L. Mearig, Jacob Brubaker, candy; Maurice Kreider, Roy Long, Dr. C. L. Wertsch; John Brubaker, William Templeton, John Zartman, membership; James Yerger, Dri Wertsch, pool; Marlin Wolf, chairman, Harold Witwer, Paul Diffenderfer, Paul Balmer, Martin Muth, Harold Kepply, Glenn Zartman, entertainment. Greeting Our New Teachers Editor’s note: This is the last of a series of articles describing the new teachers in the Warwick Schools. Distraction Causes Vehicle Accident Richard Bender, Lititz Rl, tarveling north on S. Broad St. at 10:40 a.m. on December 26, stopped in his line of traffic at Broad and Marion Sts. and appeared to be choking. Raymond C. Groff, Lititz R4, headed south on S. Broad St., noticed the driver of the vehicle in need of help. He pulled his truck over to the side of the road. Meanwhile, a passenger in the Bender car, got out and came around to the drivers side and tried to help dislodge the foreign matter from Bender’s throat by striking him on the chest and back. Sheridan S. Stengel, 1818 Greinder St., Lebanon, traveling south on S. Broad St., was attracted by the commotion thinking someone was being beaten, didn’t notice that the truck had stopped and ran into the left rear corner of the truck. There were no injuries and damage was estimated at $640. JayCees Ta Collect Christmas Trees The Lititz JayCees will hold their annual Christmas tree collection on Tuesday, January 7 in the Lititz borough only. All trees must be placed along the curb. . Miss Linda Smith Miss Linda Smith is a fifth grade teacher at the Kissel Hill Elementary School. A former Ephrata resident, she graduated from Conestoga Valley High School. •She receiced her BS in Elementary Education from Mill-ersville State College. Miss Smith, who is now residing in Lancaster, enjoys reading novels, and poetry, sewing and playing the organ. Hit And Run Accident Occurs On Maple Street A hit and run accident occurred in the vicinity of 36 Maple St. at 11:50 p.m. on December 21. A vehicle, owned by Anna and Robert Patterson, 360 E. Main St., which was parked on the south side of Maple St. was struck on the right front side. The impact pushed the parked car 36 feet. Patrolmen ‘ Earl Steffy and Leroy Emmerich located the hit and run car at 15 minutes after midnight parked in front of the owner’s home. The owner, Christian Brandt, 118 W. Orange St. was charged by Patrolman Emmerich before Justice of the Peace Paul F. Diehm for failure to stop and identify at the scene of an accident. Fire Call A corn stubble fire at tin* farm of Jacob Bushong, Lititz R3, was answered by the Lititz Eire Company at 2:15 p.m, Monday, About an acre was burned, when a trash fire jumped a barrel. Borough Council at a meeting Monday night reduced water and sewer rates about 10%. The reduction’ik effective January 1, and applies almost entirely to residential customers. There will be practically no reduction to large industrial customers. About $16,000 total will be cut from the bills with approximate-- ly $8,000 in each water and sewer. Council also announced that effective in 1969 meters will be read 3 times a year with one estimated bill. The bills of March 1, 1969 will be an estimated one based on the new rates. Actual meter readings will be made in the spring, summer and fall. Council feels the extra readings should help eliminate the possibility of leaks not being discovered and thus prevent a customer from receiving a large bill. In other business council: —appointed Warren Newcomer to a five year term on the sewer authority; Devoe Bear to a three year term on the zoning board; Robert E. Buch to a four year term on the health and sanitation advisory board and D. Robert Buch to the historical review board for three years. —Approved the 1969 budget of $217,872, with only minor changes from the original proposal. The budget was approved with no increase in the 12.5 mill property tax, or the . $10 per capita tax. A $10 occupational privilege tax will be adopted Jan. 28, and js expected to bring in $25,000. 'Ihe utiht\ poir ;ax was raised from 50 eonu to 75 cents. —Rejected a reque-t lrum the county to pay towauk- support of the Lanca.-ter Airpoit. Council staled the airport should be paid tor on the eountv level. Film To Be Shawn At Kissel Hill “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, a 77 minute feature, be shown on Saturday, January, 4 at 1:30 p.m in the all-purpose | room at the Kissel Hill Elementary School. All elementary stu dents in the Warwick School District are invited to see the I film. Phone “Hook-up” Links Former Servicemen PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Toews, Lincoln, Kans., spent the week with Mr. and- Mrs. Robert Ni-quette, 615 Kissel Hill Road... . Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Derrick-son, Wilmington, Del., visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tweed and family, 413 Laurel Ave. Dr. and Mrs. John D. Mohler and children, Linda, Carol and David, Ann Arbor, Mich., spent several days visiting Dr. Moh-ler’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John P.- Mohler, 316 S. Cedar St, Mr. and Mrs. William Ringer; 415 Laurel Ave., spent the Christmas holidays at the home of their son, William B. Ringer, Bethlehem. Mr. and Mrs.' Randolf Bricker, Jr. Hyattsville, Md. visited Dr. Elizabeth Bricker, 314 N. Broad St. and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller, 11$ West End Ave. on Sunday. . . . . . Mr. and Mrs. James Sutton, Jackson, N. J. spent the Christmas holidays visiting Mr. -and Mrs. James D. Sutton, 416 Laurel Ave. Mr. and Mrs. C. Fredei Sturgis and daughter Linda from Lewis, Delaware, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clare Sturgis, 330 E. Marion Sti over the past week-end. Misses Carol and Betsy ( San Diego, Calif., . spent Christmas holidays with, then mother, Mrs Selina Cox, 201 Broad St. Not all Christmas greetings were received by-mail it was revealed here last week. A local gent, Edward C. Pelger,- Lititz Rl, upon answering his phone at 11 a.m. on December 24 found himself to his amazement speaking simultaneously to three former buddies who he was in the service with 23 years ago. The fellows linked by the “Hook-up” exchanged their greetings on a perfect connection, Pelger related. The 25 minute conversation linked the voices of John Delaney, Cen-trila, Wash., George Kamp, Reno, Nev. and Earl Peterson, Boston, Mass. The men all Navy veteran’s had served aboard the troop transport, USS Noble during World War II. Miss Elaine Holbach Marley - Holbach Mrs. Louise . O’Hare, 16 E. Orange, St.',, announces .the engagement of her daughter, Miss Elaine Holbach to Ronald J. Marley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Marley, 1065 Ironville Road, Columbia. Miss Holbach, a graduate of Warwick High School, class -of 1966, is employed by Hamilton Watch, East Petersburg Plant. Her fiance is a graduate of Columbia High School, class of 1967. Hè is presently serving as ah apprentice seaman at the Naval Training-Center, Dam Neck, Va. Water Damage At Shoe Co. A considerable amount of water damage, estimated at several thousand dollars, to shoes at the Lititz Shoe Company, Kline St:, Lititz, resulted when a furnace shut down, pipes froze an eventually- burst, last Thursday evening: The Lititz Fire Company was summoned fo pump but the excess wateri , : '. . Deborah L. Ebersole Elser - Ebersole Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Ebersole, R. D. 3, Lititz, announce the engagement of their daughter, Deborah Lee Ebersole, to Jeffrey Lynn Elser, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Elser, 217 New Haven Drive, Lititz. Miss Ebersole is a 1968 graduate of Warwick High School and is now attending Millersville State College. Mrs. Elser is presently a senior at Warwick High School. Woman Walks Into Side Of Moving Car Mrs. Gertrude Schoenberger, 307 E. Second Ave., Lititz, in the process of crossing E. Main St. from the south side to the north side in the area of Lutz’s Market, walked into the side of a Gar driven by Mrs. Patricia Eckert, 127 E. Market St. Mrs. Schoenberger, who was watching a west bound car, wasn’t aware of the Eckert vehicle approaching from the east as she entered the highway. She was taken to the office of Dr. J. W. Grosh by the Warwick Ambulance where x-rays were taken and she was released. School Menu Monday, January 6 Grilled hot dog, mashed potatoes, sauer kraut, assorted fruit Tuesday, January 7 Italian steak, buttered corn, relish cup, pineapples Wednesday, January 8 Sub or grilled cheese, tomato soup, chips, orange wedge Thursday, January 9 Chicken pot pie, peas, cole slaw, jello cryystals Friday, January 10 Fish sticks, buttered noodles, tomato sauce, peaches |
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