Slate Ridge High School Commencement Exercises Held
Commencement exercises for Slate Ridge High School were held Friday night at the Pen Mar Theatre with Rev. Dr. John I. Yellett of Bel Air delivering the address. The program featured vocal numbers, essays, diplomas, and several medals, followed by the presenting of the class of Mary E Atkins John E Bullette Evelyn L Deaver Ethel M Delpary Martha Heaps Laura F Heaps Hazel E Henry Marjorie L Leftwich Harold S Lloyd Ada Geposohe Proctor Oliver M Proctor and Helen E Rowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slate Ridge High School
Pen Mar
John I. Yellett
Bel Air
James L. Grazier
Oliver Roberts
Mary Martha Heaps
Whither
John Bullette
Yellett
W. M. Samsell
John W. Bay
Paul Wilhelm
Gracier
Mary E. Atkins
John E. Bulette
Evelyn L. Deaver
Ethel M Delpary
Martha Heaps
Laura F. Heaps
Hazel E. Henry
Marjorie L. Leftwich
Harold 5. Lloyd
Ada Geposohe Proctor
Oliver M. Proctor
Helen E .Rowan
Local residents listed in recent social and visiting notes
Mrs. Joseph Harry spent time with relatives in Washington and Baltimore and attended Norman Cunningham’s funeral. Other visitors include Miss Ruth Spidle, Belva Wilson in Baltimore, Elizabeth Geiger returning to Lancaster County, Anita Heaps at a Pittsburgh wedding, and Mrs. Lester Williams visiting Havre de Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Harry
Joseph Cunningham
Washington, D. C
Oscar Cunningham
Baltimore
Norman Cunningham
Washington
Max Scarboroug
Ruth Spidle
Belva Wilson
Elizabeth Geiger
Clarence James
Lancaster County
David Fulton
C. O. Holden
Roberta Williams
Alice Wheeler
Alice Hodson
Melvin Norris
Anita Heaps
Pittsburgh
Lester Williams
Havre de Grace
Wilson Gorrell
Olive Orr
Red Lion
Effie Steward
Fawn Grove
Whiteford
I. Galbreath
A. L. Hyde
Ralph Wise
Dublin
William TD. Jones
Anniversary party honors 25th for Holden couple
Gwynne L. Holden hosted Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Holden who marked their 25th wedding anniversary. Numerous gifts were received and refreshments served. Attending were relatives and friends from Berkley Md Baltimore Gat ehelville Havre de Grace and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwynne L. Holden
Mrs
C. C. Holden
K. O. Holden
L. John Norris
John ©. Norris
Melvin L. Norris
Alice Bennington
J. L. Grazier
R. O. Thomas
Robert Thomas
Berkley, Md
L. B. LeBrun
Fverett LeBrun
Betty Jane
Martyn Lou
Baltimore
William Channell
Helen
Donald
Gatehelville
Lester Williams
Havre de Grace
Bertie Pyle
George W. Garber
H. M. Hughes
Ethel Hughes
H. A
Delta Man Weds Wisconsin Girl
Lewis C. Williams son of Mr and Mrs William R Williams of Man street and Miss Margaret Morgan daughter of Mrs Thomas Morgan Randolph Wisconsin were married at noon on Saturday at the parsonage of Little Britain church Nottingham Lancaster county The ceremony was by Rev William Davies in the presence of immediate families Mrs Davies sister of the bride was matron of honor A luncheon followed for the wedding party and the couple then left by automobile for a week long tour of the northern states on their return they will reside in Delta
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis C. Williams
William R. Williams
Man Street
Margaret Morgan
Thomas Morgan
Randolph
Wisconsin
Little Britain Church
Nottingham
Lancaster County
William Davies
Lewis Wiliams
Wiliam Williams
Mary Davies
J. Webster Gailey
A. Thomas Bradley
Robert Williams
Thomas Davies
Delta
Weber McNicol and J Willis Webb Tie Wedding in Lewes
Miss Myrl McNicol daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin McNicol of Lewes Delaware and J Willis Webb son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Webb of Indian Spring Farm were married Saturday June 9 by Rev Mr Dearholt of New Market M E church. Miss McNicol has taught home economics at Dublin high school for three years and the couple will reside in Lewes where the groom is in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrl McNicol
Calvin McNicol
Lewes
Del
J. Willis Webb
Jesse Webb
Indian Spring Farm
Dearholt
New Market
M. E. Church
Miss McNicol
Dublin High School
York County Commissioners Pursue Four Mills Personal Tax
York County officials intensify review of estates for four mill personal tax on securities and investments omitted by decedents. Executors faced a 2800 levy that became a first lien on estate assets with only a small penalty. Counties consider up to 50 percent additional penalties to offset costs of auditing court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Orphans Court
County Commissioners
Board of Tax Assessment
Court House
Societies Hold Usual Meetings
Mrs John Hammond addressed the Reho both Temple Workers on June 20 at Arthur Heaps home. Meeting opened with singing and Scripture reading followed by refreshments. attendees included numerous named members and families. Daughters Elect officers for Mt Washington council No 101 D of A with installation set for July 2 and a lawn fete July 21. Mission Ladies Meet at Slate Ridge church with program and business session led by Mrs M S Macomber. many members listed. Social Club Meets hosted by Mrs Harry Robinson (Continued on Page Four).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hammond
Rehoboth Temple Workers
Ee Arthur Heaps
Hugh R. Evans
Mt. Washington
Daughters of America
Orpha Taylor
Cora Pennington
Mabel Blaney
Grace Stewart
Ruth Snyder
Anna Scarborough
Florence Houser
Mildred Butler
Inside Sentinel
Mary Pyle
Ida E. Tweedie
Olive Walker
Junior Wilson
Sara Lloyd
Wyvetta Tarbet
Grace Watson
Hulda Smith
Nora Leamon
Tolchester
Frank Grove
Delta R. D
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Slate Ridge Church
A. Stewart
Phillipine Islands
O. H. Heaps
Harris Herman
Mildred Herman
Mrs. Stewart
Charlotte Herman
Walter Stewart
Macomber
Richard Rees
Ruth Emma Snayder
William Cox
D. A. Bay
Charles Jackson
Harvey Sidewell
Robert Fulton
Cooper Mobley
Ralph Fulton
Bart Snyder
J. T. Harry
Graham “Ompson
Edgar Chandler
Hugh Evans
Smith Fulton
Mary Wise
Margaret Stewart
Mary Fulton
Helen Smith
Ruth Emma
Snyder
Gertrude Fulton
Ralph McLaughlin
Smith Snyder
Donald Fulton
David
Edward Jackson
Harry Robinson
Flaming Tank Fire Sparks Scare on Main Street
Flames burst from the side of a Nicolene gasoline truck in front of Houser's restaurant on Main Street Wednesday morning. The driver was filling the truck when the fire started. responders arrived quickly and patted down the blaze, which caused a stir among nearby residents.
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Houser’s
Main Street
Wass
Death Takes Toll In Spite of Age
J Harold Mobley aged 32 of Bryansville died Friday June 18 at York hospital after a long illness. He leaves a widow two children and his parents two brothers and a sister. Funeral Monday at 1 30 pm at Slate Ridge cemetery with Rev Kreidler assisted by Revs Babcock and Grazier. Pallbearers were John Paul Morris Wise Edwin Thompson Lewis Ehrhart and Dr H L Allen. Floral tributes carried by Mervin Curtig Donald Thompson Louise Eleanor Ruth Winal Margaret Mobley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harold Mobley
Bryansville
York Hospital
Edna Kilgore Mobley
James Mimer
Mary Elizabeth
James A. Mobley
Wiliam Henry Mobley
Joseph Grove
Bryansvilte
Samuel E. Mobley
Oak
C. C. Kreidler
R. A. Babcock
James L. Grazier
Slate Ridge Cemetery
John Paul
Morris Wise
Edwin Thompson
Lewis Ehrhart
H. &. Allen
Mervin
Curtig
Donald Thompson
Louise
Eleanor
Ruth Wi
Margaret Mobley
Mrs Rebecca Heaps Dies After Paralytic Stroke at 72
Mrs Rebecca Heaps of Cardiff widow of Jacob Heaps died Sunday night at home from stroke effects at age 72. Survived by husband Melvin York Coral Fowler Willard Oral Heaps Car He Wilton Heaps Delta. Funeral held this afternoon at 2 with service at the house. Burial in Slate Ridge cemetery. JP tins directed arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Heaps
Jacob Heaps
Cardiff
Melvin Heaps
York
Coral Fowler
Willard
Oral Heaps
Car
Wilton Heaps
Delta
Slate Ridge
JP Tins
Hugh J Flaharty carpenter dies at home
Hugh Jesse Flaharty a carpenter died at his Delta R D 2 home Thursday afternoon aged 63 after a long illness and an April 16 York hospital operation. He was the son of the late Joshua and Anna Flaharty. Survived by widow Elsie Dora Pomraning Flaharty four children Elsie Lydia Sara Isabelle Hugh Trout and Stewart Reuben three brothers Elmer G Parkersburg Edward J and Norman E Delta R D 2 and one sister Mrs Archie Bott Harrisburg. Funeral held at home Monday forenoon conducted by Rev W B Weaver pallbearers Ralph Stewart Anderson William Scott Jason Barnett Daniel McGurk and I W Chandlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Jesse Flaharty
Delta R. D
Obituary of J. N. Cunningham Dies in Washington DC
J N Cunningham aged 34 died at his Washington DC residence on Friday June 15 after about three weeks illness. He was chief of the Bureau of Accounts in the State Department and a member of Calvary M E church and Washington Sentinel Masonic Lodge. He leaves wife Edith and children Norman Jr and Jean Alice, plus his father Joseph Cunningham and mother, and brother Francis of Cherrydale Virginia. Funeral services were held at the state home conducted by Rev Vernon E Ridgly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Cunningham
Washlington
D. C
Mr. Cunningham
Joseph Cunningham
Cherrydale
Cardiff
Edith Cunningham
Norman, Jr
Jean Alice
Francis
Calvary M. E. Church
A. B E. F. Association
Washington Sentinel Masonic Lodge
Bureau of Accounts
State Department
Vernon E. Ridgly
D. D
Calvary Church
Delta W C T U Plans Anniversary Meeting
Plans are made for a special anniversary meeting of the Delta W C T U to be held at the home of Mrs. Nelson A Heaps on Wednesday June 27 at 2 o clock. Directors will report on the past year and officers for the coming year will be elected. Refreshments will be served. All members and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Wc. T. U
Nelson A. Heaps
George Blackburn Deceased Loyal Electric Plant Operator
George Blackburn born April 4, 1856, worked at Cartridge Falls plant Muddy Creek for Delta Electric Power Company. He joined December 20, 1898, retired June 1, 1931, served thirty three years with extensive walking mileage and a fond of weathering snow to work. He kept hatch thirteen years and tracked copperhead snakes on a calendar. Known as Tracle George loved by fellow employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia 1St Company
George Blackburn
Oe Delta Electric Power Company
Cartridge Falls
Muddy Creek
Blackburn
Hatch
Dublin High Graduating Class of 1934
Dublin High held commencement exercises at Dublin M E Church last week. The program included processional invocation songs welcomes and orations by Mary Harry Ruth Pyle and Mary Ristean, with diplomas presented by Miss Ristean and medals awarded by Rev Mr Weber. The class roster lists Mabel Bishop M Hope Blevins J Robert Cunningham G E B Silver Cunningham Donald Day Clarence Ferguson Martin L Glackin Constance Lee Henry Mary Hollingsworth Harry James Huff Jr Ina Jourdan Sarah Ann McNutt Hazel Moxley Lucile Moxley Laura Orr Ruth Pyle and Dosetta Scarborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin High School
Dublin
M. E
R. B. Weber
Martin Glackin
Mary Harry
Ruth Pyle
J. Kerr Mckee
York
Mary Ristean
Mr. Weber
Mabel Eugene Bishop
M. Hope Blevins
J. Robert Cunningham
G. EB. Silver Cunningham
Donald H. Day
Clarence A .Ferguson
Martin L. Glackin
Constance Lee Henry
Mary Hollingsworth Harry
James Edward Huff, Jr
Inma Lee Jourdan
Sarah Ann
York Car Theft Suspect Nabbed Near York
Otis Bennington, long sought by York authorities for the theft of a Chrysler, was arrested near York on Tuesday and is held for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Bennington
York
Highland Beats Taylor in Pen Mar League Showdown
Highland defeated Taylor 9 to 3 and moved within reach of league leaders as Jarrettsville beat Fawn Grove to stay tied with Taylor. Upcoming double header at Whiteford features Fawn Grove versus Highland and Jarrettsville versus Taylor with the latter two games at specified sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Taylor
Jarrettsville
Fawn Grove
Whiteford
Taylor Taylor
Dooley
M. Wilson
Highland Club
Frew Taylor
Tax Collector Post Remains Open In Lower Chanceford
W J McPherson declines tax collector role leaving county, township, and school tax duties in Lower Chanceford unfilled. No other applicants yet. if none qualify by Aug 15, county treasurer assumes state and county levies while districts handle township and school taxes. Similar situation in Shrewsbury with Emory Blouse. Other indicated candidates have not posted required bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanceford
W. J. McPherson
York County
Lower Chanceford
Shrewsbury
Emory Blouse
Daniel Krebs
Seven Valleys
R. J. S. Hively
West Manchester
I. B. Straley
Lewisburg
J. F. Gotwall
Spring Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Ridge High At
Bis
Delta Man
Mesdames W. R. Williams
W. W. Williams
Griffith O. Griffith
Hugh J. Evans
Edward Steward
Robert C. Roberts
Everett Kilburn
Vernon Knopp
Elizabeth Morgan
Mary A Evans
Hugh R. Thomas
Robert J Roberts
M. N. Scarborough
Sidney Davies
Annie Jones
Jennie Wilson
Elsie Evans
Kate Edwards
Dolly Glasgow
Maggie Jones
Arthur Heaps
Myra Williams
Kathryn Ford
Margaret Morris
Elizabeth Williams
Ellen Rowlands
Land, Cal
Mrs. Jacob Heaps
Hugh J. Flaharty
J. N. Cunningham
C. IT. U
Dublin High
Wgoland Ab
K. Morris
Laird
Fender
Lloyd
Meyers
H. Wilson
M. Norris
Taylor Ab
L. Hanna
R. Hanna
M. Hanna
McGraw
P H. Scarff
Ss & Pearce
Cochrane
I. Scarff
McComas
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