Fawn Grove Plans Big Fair Program
Enthusiasm grows for the Fawn Grove Fair running August 1 to 19 with exhibits from across the county. The event features amplified music including an Old Fiddlers Convention, the Susquehanna Mountainers Jug Band, and the Pawn Grove Band. Thursday is Political Day with candidate platform time. High school orchestras from York and Harford counties compete for $150 in prizes. The largest day, Saturday, boasts the York City Band and a chance to win a free living room suite at 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Delta Borough
Peach Bottom Township
Lower Chanceford Township
Harry Howard
Susquehanna Mountaineers Jug Band
Pawn Grove Band
A. H. Morris
The
Fair Association
Fawn Grove
York
L. M. Brown
Association
Harford Counties
Gemmill Strawbridge
Payne Norris
York City
Yoder
Community Club Postpones August Meeting
Due to warm weather the Car diff Community Club will not meet in August. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Rees on Friday evening September 1 at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardiff Community Club
Newlyweds Ethel Wise and Melvin Norris Reception Held
Miss Ethel Wise daughter of Mrs Charles Davis and Melvin L Norris son of Mr and Mrs S John Norris were married July 27 by Rev E G Switzer Bel Air. A reception at the bride’s mother home Saturday featured Flaharty’s orchestra, toastmaster G L Holden and remarks by Leib Bartenslager and others. Numerous relatives attended including the Davises Norrises Michaels and Bennings among many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Wise
Charles Davis
Melvin L. Norris
John Norris
E. G. Switzer
Bel Air
Flaharty
G. L. Holden
Mr. Leib
John Bartenslager
Annie Bell
Chester Hollen
Charles E. Davis
S. John Norris
John C. Norris
Laure Michael
John Flnharty
Edward Williams
Jane Marie
Roger Michael
William Michael
Anm
Alice Bennington
Minnie Mitchell
Frances
Alice
Bernice Wise
Alonzo Wise
Jesse Flaharty
Sterling Grove
Betty
Batzley
Delta Boy Scouts Head to Camp Ganoga on Weeklong Trip
Delta Boy Scout Troop 47 secured a Lions Club loan through H. J. Evans and Edward G Ruff to buy uniforms. Eleven scouts and Scoutmaster R. E. Barnhart left Saturday for Camp Ganoga for a week, aiming to match 1931 cabin inspection and class advancement records in the historic Canp Ganoga established 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Troop No. 47
Mason-Dixon Lions Club
H. J. Evans
Edward G Ruff
Lions Club
Camp Ganoga
Conewago
Delta
Canp Ganoga
Carling Co
Robert Macomber
Wiliam Arthur Heaps
Thomas Brooks
John Russell Williams
W. Wilson Gal_breath
Maxwell Scarborough, Jr
Benny Tobin
Thomas Crawford
Paul Noerr
Donald Dick
Edwin Beakes
R. BE. Barnhart
Barnett Clan Reunion Held At Black Barren Springs
Descendants of Joseph and Nancy Hull Barnett held their second reunion at Black Barren Springs on July 29. The day featured music, addresses by Thomas L. Barnett and Edward Paige, a poem by John Holst, a banjo solo, and the election of officers including president Thomas L. Barnett and treasurer Howard L. Walker. Next year’s gathering is planned for Peach Bottom on July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Nancy Hull Barnett
Black Barren
Springs
Thomas L. Barnett
Charles Barnett
Columbia
Nan Paige Macahee
Wilson McCandless
Loss Angeles
California
Joan Holst
Baltimore
Barnett Boys
Barnett Clan
Paul Walker
James Barnett
Oscar Barnett
James E. Barnett
Edward Paige
Nan Paige Macabee
John Holst
Bruce Barnett
Joseph E. Barnett
Chestnut Level
Margaret Wise McKinley
Howard L. Walker
Mary Barnett
Alberta N. Walker
Corolin Barnett Walker
Harmon Ronaldson
Peach Bottom
Joseph B. Barnett
James ‘B. Barnett
Edgar Barnett
Audrey Barnett
James D. Barnett
Mary W. Barnett
Grace Li. Barnett
Vera B. Barnett
Thomas
Hee Barnett
Citizenship Meeting at Firemen's Hall Tonight
The Union Evangelistic Meeting schedules a citizenship gathering next Sunday night at eight in Firemen's Hall. York County Assistant District Attorney Mr. Laucks will speak, Rev. John Hammond leads devotional, with community singing by local talent. All churches and the public are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Evangelistic
York Co
Laucks
York
John Hammond
Future Union Evangelistic Meetings in August and September
A schedule lists August meetings at Fireman's Hall August 6 with Laucks Esq and August 13 at Slate Ridge Church with Rev. B F Ruley. August 20 at Methodist Church with Rev A L Wyde and August 27 at The Chapel with Rev John Haremond. September 3 at Rehoboth Church with Rev B W Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Union Evangelistic
Citizenship
Laucks, Esq
Slate Ridge Church
B. F. Ruley
Methodist Church
A. L. Wyde
the Chapel
John Haremond
Rehoboth Church
B. W. Jones
Music Pupils Recital At Mrs Wills Scene Repeats
Home of Helen N Wills hosts a Saturday recital by her music pupils on July 29 with about sixty attendees. Prizes awarded for best attendance include Ann Malone Evan Atkins and June Jigon. A program of multiple piano pieces and solos was performed by pupils such as Joe Robinson Janet Kilgore Virginia Stevens Doris Fife Anna Malone Billy Reed and others. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen N. Wills
Ann Malone
Evan Atkins
June J Gon
Julia Cowley
Eleanor Cox
Mabel Whiteford
Eva Sue Cox
Burgmueller
Joe Robinson
Streabbog
Lois Reed
Janet Kilgore
Turner
Romaine Kerr
Heins
Hopkins
Enery Wallace Heaps
Rapelje
Helen Rhody
Virginia Stevens
Dutton
June Johnson
Doris Fife
Helen N. Williams
Whiteford defeats Taylor 5 3 to narrow league lead
Whiteford beat Taylor 5 to 3 last Saturday in the Pen Mar Baseball League cutting Taylor's edge to one game. N McNutt allowed six hits and struck out 12. T Whiteford led with three hits and a tying RBI double. Whiteford had twelve hits in all. Next Saturday August 5 Whiteford faces Highland at Whiteford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteford
Taylor
N. McNutt
T. Whiteford
Highland
Bullet Wound Sends Merchant To Hospital
William R. Orr a Highland merchant was shot in the head near his office and rushed to Union Memorial Hospital. He suffered a bullet through the right temple and eye, with family and local business witnesses recalling a depressed state before the incident. Dr W E Arthur gave first aid and Orr was stabilized with a guarded, hopeful prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Orr
Highland
Taylor Baltimore
J B Scarff
Grr
H Clark
H. Scarff
G. Davis
Delta
Quesenberry
Cc Davis
D. Clark
Whiteford
Mr. Orr
S. Lloyd
M. Lloyd
Hig Temple
A. Lloyd
W. E. Arthur
N. McNutt
J. Norris
Union Memorial Regan
J. Whiteford
Childress
Hughes
Ramsay Clan Holds Third Family Reunion on Delta Chapel Grounds
The Ramsay relatives gathered Saturday for the third Ramsay reunion on Delta Chapel grounds under maple trees. A 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. program included a banquet served by Clan ladies, a devotional led by Rev. Ramsay, Psalm 23, and prayer. Mrs Mary LaCrone summarized the Ramsay line from Robert Ramsay born 1785, who married Jane Whiteford in 1820, to their eight sons and one daughter. The family totals included fifty one grandchildren. most members lived long lives, with no fatal accidents or sudden deaths in 188 years. New officers were elected for 1933-34: President Curtis Johnson, Vice-President Lester Kfalone, Treasurer Bert ram Enfield, Secretary Rev. H. Ramsay. A memorial for five clan members and a generous offering to cover day expenses were noted. Ninety-eight attendees were entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay
Delta Chapel
Ni c
Mary LaCrone
Robert Ramsay
Jane Whiteford
T. Cooper Ramsay
Graham Thompson
Curtis Johnson
Lester Kfalone
Bertram Enfield
H. ©. Ramsay
H. C. Ramsay
Social notes from Havre de Grace and surrounding towns
Grace Holloway spent several days at Hutchinson Hamilton home in Flintville Havre de Grace. Bertram Corning and family visited Morgan Whiteford in Chevy Chase Md. Anna Whiteford remains on the sick list. Gertrude Hush of Virginia summers with her parents CD Hale and wife. James Kahoe of Havre de Grace visited Stanley Kahoe’s home. Constance Henry visits her mother Mrs John Holloway in Havre de Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Holloway
Havre de Grace
Hutchinson Hamilton
Bertram Corning
Chevy Chase
Morgan Whiteford
Anna Whiteford
Gertrude Hush
Virginia
And
Mirs
Hale
James Kahoe
Stanley Kahoe
Constance Henry
John Holloway
Slateville church societies unite for union meeting
The Ladies Missionary Society of Slateville Church announces a joint meeting with the Guild, Juniors, and Social Service Club. It will be held Thursday afternoon August 10 at 2 o'clock on the Chapel lawn with full attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Missionary Society of
Slateville Church
Picnic at the Rocks Highlight Sunday Bathing Party
A Sunday afternoon gathering at the Rocks featured bathing and a picnic supper. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Ira Bennington Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Webster Mrs. B. F. Webster Misses Kathryn and Margaret Lay Margaret and Irma Bennington Frances and Chloe Webster Messrs. Ramsay and Donald Cooper Jack Webster Claudie Henry and Sydney Bennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Rocks
Stephen Cooper
Ira Bennington
J. E. Webster
B. F. Webster
Kathryn
Margaret Lay
Margaret
Irma Bennington
Frances
Chloe Webster
Messrs
Ramsay
Donald Cooper
Jack Webster
Claudie Henry l
Sydney Bennington
Pegan Reunion Planned With Lancaster Park Gathering
Final arrangements for the fifth Pegan clan reunion set for Saturday August 12 at Williamson's Park Lancaster County PA. The event traces to Archibald Pegan who died November 1749 and is buried at OM Presbyterian Cemetery Chestnut Level. Descendants attend from Pennsylvania Maryland and Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegen
Williamson's Park
Lancaster County
RE. A. Walton
Prince Street
Lancaster
Archibald Pegan
OM Presbyterian
Chestnut Level
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
Delta Couple Reveal Secret Marriage
Miss Clara Love Findley of Delta Pennsylvania and James Slade Morris of Pylesville Maryland wed quietly on March 2 1933 in Ellicott City Maryland. The ceremony was at Reverend Andrew Allan s home. The bride a 1930 Delta High School alumna attended Strayer Bryant Stratton in Baltimore. The groom a 1926 Highland High School alumnus attended the University of Maryland and is a Strayer Bryant Stratton graduate accountant. He works at Second National Bank Bel Air and has served in Company D First Infantry Maryland Naval Guards now commissioned as Second Lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Love Findley
Harry D. Findley
Delta
Pennsylvania
James Slade Morris
Waler W. Morris
Pylesville
Maryland
Ellicott City
Andrew Allan
Delta High School
Strayer-Bryant & Stratton Business College
Baltimore
Morris
Highland High School
University of Maryland
Delta Chapter
Sigma Phi Sigma Fraternity
Strayer- Bryant & Stratton Business College
Second National Bank
Bel Air
First Infantry
Maryland Naval Guards
Happenings of Interest in OE COCAU
Mr and Mrs Robert Williams of York spent the weekend with Mrs Johns A Judd and she remained for an extended visit Mrs McKee returned after two weeks in Washington Mrs Robert Griffith visits her sister Mrs Hamilton Norris Ruth King Jones visits her sister Mrs Wayne Thompson Elizabeth NJ Fred Ramsay of New Park visits his brother the Rev H C Ramsay Mr and Mrs Bill Henry vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Adam Ross Mrs Beulah Werr Jones improves her High Street residence with paint Nicholas and Wilmot Jones artists Misses Betty and Anne Sinclair visit Mr and Mrs R C Thompson Carmel Hotel Carrol W Crowl Rocks returns from Centerville Mrs W H Galbreath visits her cousin Mrs Kate ebb Media Pa Rev and Mrs B W Jones and daughters Mary Gladys and Louise dine with Mr and Mrs J A Thomas Mr and Mrs Tob Burkins and granddaughter of Rising Sun visit Ralph Duncan Mrs Lewis Jones and Noah Reese visit John R Williams and sister Miss Marietta Williams Mr and Mrs 8S J Clayman return home with Ruth Goldsborough Miss Ruth Goldsborough to stay a few weeks with the Claymans Mr and Mrs Gailen P Boyce and family visit Miss Letitia Kent Mrs Mary Fry Lancaster County spends time with grandmother Mrs Charles W Sidwell Mrs Clair Wilson visits relatives in Red Lion Mr and Mrs Marshall Thomas and son Junior York attend a Sunday gathering Continued on Page Three
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Williams
York
John A. Judd
Williams
McKee
Washington
Robert Griffith
Hamilton Norris
Ruth King Jones
Wayne Thompson
Elizabeth
N. J
Fred Ramsay
New Park
H C. Ramsay
Bill Henry
Adam Ross
Beulah Werr Jones
High Street
Nicholas
Wilmot
Jones
Betty
Anne Sinclair
R. C. Thompson
Carmel Hotel
Carrol W
Lewis Jones
Noah Reese
Joe Wilkes Barre
John R. Williams
Marietta Williams
J. Clayman
Spencer Goldsborough
I Chester
Ruth Goldsborough
Clayman
Gailen P. Boyce
Anna
William
Mary E
Chestnut Level
Lancaster County
Letitia Kent
Mary Fry
Charles W. Sidwell
Clair Wilson
Red Lion
Marshall Thomas
Junior
Neely Chosen To Head York County Wheat Board
Robert H. Neely of Muddy Creek Forks was named president of the York County Wheat Board at a Saturday meeting in York. R. E. Singer of Mt. Wolf became vice president and Charles Wilson of Stewartstown was chosen secretary, with S. T. Peeling of York, R. E. Singer, and S. M. Biegler of Wellsville on the headquarters committee. The board will work with wheat farmers to reduce county acreage under the Farm Relief Act and awaits guidance from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
York Co. Wheat Board
York Co
Robert HE. Neely
Muddy Creek Forks
York
R. E. Singer
Mt. Wolf
Charles Wilson
Stewartstown
S. T. Peeling
Mt. Woll
5. M. Biegler
Wellsville
National
Washlington
Forest Hill News Roundup of Local Visits and Sunday Events
Forest Hill notes show Mrs. Bertha Johnson visiting her parents the Hess family while Mrs. J A Whaland and Mrs. B G Buckland spent Saturday in Baltimore with Miss Julia Barth. Chestnut Hill Church heard the conference president. Dudley Watters and Beulah visited the Colemans. Harry Kenyon hosted guests from Chicago and plans to attend the Worlds Fair. Church members held a Sunday School picnic at Fawn Grove with swimming and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Johnson
Adam Hess
J. A. Whaland
B. G. Buckland
Baltimore
Julia Barth
Woodroe Blanks
John Monks
Chestnut Hill Church
Dudley Watters
Beulah
Harry Coleman
Harry Nagle
C. F. Murphy
Chesapeake City
Walter Kerryon
Chicago
Harry Kenyon
Harry Barrow
Harry
Heaps
QO. H. Heaps
James Swann
George Harkins
Fawn Grove
W C T U Meeting At Mary F Brown Home
A W C T U business meeting convened at Mary F Brown's home on Wednesday July 26 with devotions led by president Mrs W F Stulbs. Mrs Hammond from Dry Emergency Forces of York County presented petitions for Peach Bottom Chanceford Lower Chanceford townships and for Fawn Grove and Delta Boroughs. The session closed with a special prayer meeting led by Miss Guy McCurdy and the White Ribbon benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Co. T.U
Mary F. Brown
W. EF. Stulbs
Hammond
York County
Peach Bottom
Chanceford
Lower Chanceford
Fawn Grove
Delta
Guy McCurdy
Delta Ladies Picnic At Del Haven Park
The Delta Mrs. Church auxiliary motored to Del Haven park Friday for their annual picnic. Attendees include Rev. B Ruley, Mrs. J dn Ayres, Mrs. Summerfield Rigdon, Mrs. Caleb Williams, Mrs. James Wilson, Mrs. Bertha Colvin, Mrs. Willan Pearce, Mrs. Ralph Duncan, Mrs. Henry Poff, Mrs. James Stauffer, Mrs. Henry Bilis, Mrs. Robert Leamon, Mrs. T. Jones, Mrs. John jp luds, Mrs. Alpha Payne, Mrs. Alta Ar, Mrs. William Brown, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Delta
Church
del Haven Park
B. &. Ruley
J ¥ Dn Ayres
Summerfield Rigdon
Caleb Williams
James Wilson
Bertha Colvin
Willan Pearce
Ralph Duncan
Henry Poff
James Stauffer
Henry Bilis
Robert Leamon
T. Jones
John Jp
Alpha Payne
Alta Ar
William Brown
Cassandra Jones
Delores
Dorothy Colvin
Evelyn Deaver
Mary Poff
Iyeana
Eleanor
Hazel Stauffer
Anna Parry
Anita Jones
Darcy Mee Kee
Marian Fllis
Evelyn Bryson
Geshobe Proctor
Ev. Myers
Edward Payne
Delmar Sharon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Postponts Meeting
Wspaper
Delta Boy Scouts
Uave
Pen Mar Baseball League
Bullet Wound
Merchant
Slateville Societies
Pegan Reunion
OE Cocau
Neely
Muddy Creek
UL Weets
Miss Brown
Delta Ladies
Hrceiye
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