Fifty Years Ago Delta Herald Times Glimpses
Fifty years ago the Delta area saw a surprise birthday for R Warren Ramsay in Peach Bottom. James H Barton installed water works for Samuel M Whitford and Whitford raised 100 bushels per acre estimates. Shipments to York and New York included pork, poultry, eggs, rabbits, and cattle, totaling over $4,000 in stock sales. A steam saw mill incident near Dodson Morton and Co caused flying debris but no injuries. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Fulks celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
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R Warren Ramsay
Peach Bottom
James H Barton
Samuel M Whitford
Samuel M. Whiteford
Ia Place
Philadelphia
Jesse
York
Delta
New York City
Dodson, Morton and Company
Peach Bottom Township
Benjamin Fulks
Fulks
Saran McCherryft
F. Harkina
Maggie Streett
Harford County
Death of Elizabeth Coyne in Peach Bottom
Elizabeth Coyne of Peach Bottom died on Wednesday November 22 at about 76 years old following illness. The obituary notes her residence and age with the event recorded on the surrounding local columns.
Delta County News Highlights Growth and Local Discoveries
Twenty five years ago Charlie Sidwell and son Harvey install steam heat in Lancaster county homes. Delta schools resume full operation with two new pupils and total enrollment at 29 in High School and 70 average attendance at South Delta. Mr Jacob H Rush vacationing in Whiteford uncovers virgin silver ore. sent for assay. South Delta term ends with 76 enrollment led by Mr Hugh A Evans and Miss Elizabeth Harry.
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Charlie Sidwell
Harvey
Lancaster County
Delta
Jacob H Rush
Whiteford
South Delta
Hugh A Evans
Elizabeth
Christ for All All for Christ Prayer Fragments
Fragment from a religious text urges readers to live righteously and resist the devil. Verses from 1 John call for belief in Jesus, love for others, and obedience to divine commandments. A prayer asks for guidance from the Saviour toward goodness truth and grace.
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Jesus Christ
Churches Schedule Welsh and English Services with Sermon
Rev John Hammond leads Sunday services including Sabbath School at 10 A M and worship at 11 A M in Welsh. An English worship and sermon follows at 6 P M on the topic Why are the Sins of Good People Recorded in the Bible.
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Puruay
Slate Ridge Presbyterian Church Service Notes
The article lists church activities at Slate Ridge Presbyterian Church led by Rev A L Hyde. Sabbath School at 10 AM with sermon at 11 AM titled The Power That Conquers, Christian Endeavor at 7:30 PM led by Howell Griffith. The Guild Circle meets with Mrs Howard Froctor at 7:30 PM Monday. Bible study next Wednesday. Ladies Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 1:30 PM at Mrs M S Macomber’s home. Ruth Thomas class to open Sabbath School next Sabbath.
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A L Hyde
Christan
Howell Griffith
Guild Circle
Howard Froctor
Ladies’ Missionary Society
M S Macomber
Ruth Thomas
Maryland State Grange Meets in Baltimore
Proceedings note Maryland State Grange in Baltimore urging road funds for road use only and higher state aid to counties for schools with a 30 cent per $100 cap, plus proposed income and luxury sales taxes, inheritance tax reform, and gift transfer taxation to broaden revenue.
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Maryland
State Grange
Baltimore
Farm Show Data and Supplies Requested by Agencies
The Pennsylvania Farm Show announces availability of entry blanks premium lists and posters by writing to the Farm Show director in Harrisburg. The program of more than thirty agricultural associations for Farm Show Week will be issued after December 15 and includes a day by day schedule. Limited tiny booklets will be mailed to county agents vocational teachers and association secretaries. Reduced fare certificates are offered to members of agricultural associations on request through association secretaries county agents or vocational teachers.
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Pennsylvania Farm Show
Harrisburg
Rural Students Use More High School Opportunities
A State Department report notes a marked rise in rural pupils using high school education. Over ten years nonresident rural students shifted to neighboring districts, with 15 showing increased participation and nonresident enrollment climbing from 24 693 in 1921 22 to 61 224 last year.
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State Department of Public Instruction
Pennsylvania
Hngh
Taxing themselves sparks historic jumulation in Portland
The Oregonian notes residents show unusual eagerness for a proposed new tax, marking the first known instance of a community embracing a fresh levy with apparent pleasure and curiosity.
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Jumlation
Portland Oregonian
High School Paper Editors Access Exchange Service
Pennsylvania high school journalism advisors may use the School Press Exchange bulletin issued by the Pennsylvania State College Department of journalism. Professor H. M. Hofford says papers listed on the exchange receive the publication free to help students improve their work and appreciate newspapers' value.
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Pennsylvania
Department of Journalism
Pennsylvania State College
H. M. Hofford
Hofford Sai
Bryansville Evangelical Charge Announces Sunday Services
Bryansville Evangelical Charge schedules Sunday School at 10 A M and Worship at 11 A M. Bryansville conducts Sunday School at 2 P M and Worship at 3 P M. Woodbine offers Sunday School at 7 P M and Evening Worship at 7 45 P M. Tabernacle holds Sunday School at 10 A M. Tabernacle Aid Society meets Tuesday evening December 13 at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Morris in Delta.
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Tabernacle Aid Society
Clarence Morris
Delta
Markets Report From Lancaster Beefs, Hogs and Grains
Beef steers slow with light sales and midweights mixed. Calves steady to weak with top dealers around 650 to 700. Sheep steady. Hogs 15 lower with choice 160 to 200 pound stock at 400 to 425. Hay market quiet with prices 1100 to 15 per ton. Bran and middlings listed. Eggs butter chickens and grain prices noted with corrections.
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Lancaster
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Stubbs Department Store
Aids High School
Hubert P. Harkins
J. L. Norns
Big Flo Sunnyfield
UR Sale
Pillsbury’s
Brazil
Belmonte
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Margarine Seward
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Meeda Bakers
Ryley
Illsbury
PAG
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Giagpan
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Delt, Pa
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