Library board selects two for Chest council at meeting
Adams County Free Library board elected Mrs Elsie Singmaster Lewars and J Willis Belcher to serve on the Community Chest council. Treasurer reports show June balances of 2898.79 and 515.70 in life-membership savings. June receipts 123.90. year to date 6607.07. Expenditures June 890.48. year 4385.88. New books 208 added. 122 donated. 204 worn items withdrawn. Donors listed. library closes July 4 for Independence Day. next meeting Sept 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Singmaster Lewars
Adams County Free Library
J. Willis Belcher
Bigierville
Community Chest council
Carlisle street
Lewars
Gettysburg National bank
W. A. Corbett
Gettysburg
Lavinia Dock
Fayetteville R. D
Gilbert Iker
Allan Felix
Dean
Getttysburg
Marcus Steinour
Kathryn Oller
O. Hi. Benson
Elliott
Pageant Ends Girl Scouts' Camp at South Mountain Fair
More than 400 parents friends and children attended the closing program of the Girl Scout day camp at the South Mountain fair grounds Friday afternoon. The pageant titled The Captive directed by Mrs Madeline Killalea featured by Mara Evans. Miss Julia Yost directed music and Miss Nancy Davis led Rhythm band. Leaders introduced included Mrs C Harold Johnson and Miss Marion Tupper. The camp opened Monday and drew over 200 Girl Scouts for Adams County in its first of three county camps. Also noted was a serious brain operation at the University of Maryland hospital for Mrs Prudence Rife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mountain fair grounds
Madeline Killalea
Helen Taylor
Mara Evans
Myron M. Stearns
Fairfield read
Elsie Singmaster Sewars
Julia Yost
Biglerville
Robert Kenworthy
Gettysburg
Ivan Taylor
York Springs
Janet Musselman
Orrianna
Howard Knouse
Knoxisn
Musselman
Lewars
Killarea
Stearns
Johnson
Girl Not Mad At Her Ching In Pittsburgh Feeding Frenzy
A 12 year old girl was attacked by her 10 pound dog named Ching in a Pittsburgh home. The dog bit her leg neck and head requiring eleven stitches. She remained calm and forgave the animal after it was subdued by a passerby and placed outside until help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Ching
Jean Olnhausen
Joan
Owls Nest in Brua Chapel Tower on Campus
The owl family has chosen Brua Chapel on the college campus as its nesting site. Rev C A Waltman reports the parent owls roost at the tower window and feed the young, inviting natural history observers to study their habits from the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whoo
Brua Chapel
C. A. Waltman
Waltman
Gettysburg veterans honor eagle recovered from monument
Gettysburg Camp No 112 Sons of Union Veterans thanked the Gettysburg police and Chief Robert C. Harpster for recovering a bronze eagle missing from a marble monument to Pennsylvania Infantry. Attorney William L. Mears reported finding the eagle on Coster avenue near Stevens street. the eagle had been gone a year and was returned to its position. The group also voted to celebrate the National Cemetery dedication anniversary on November 19 and to meet monthly in July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Sons of Union Veterans
Gettysburg po Hce
Robert C. Harpster
Pennsylvania Infantry
William L. Mears
Coster avenue
Stevens street
Harper
Mears
post
Lincoln Fellowship
National Cemetery
Tewavoon
County Couple Weds at New Oxford Nuptial Mass
Miss Theresa Catherine Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Miller New Oxford and Gerald Hawn son of Mrs Eugene Melhorn Bonneauville united in a nuptial mass at Immaculate Conception Church New Oxford. The couple plan a wedding trip then reside with the bride’s parents. Hawn a carpenter served in the 81st Division earning the Silver Star and Purple Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Catherine Miller
Joseph Miller
New Oxford
Gerald Hawn
Eugene Melhorn
Bonneauville
Immaculate Conception Catholic church
Robert Hartnett
John Wolf
Leon Hawn
St. Charles college
Baltimore
Paul Miller
Overbrook
Park Travel Tops 1947 Battlefield Visitor Record
Park travel to the Gettysburg battlefield from October through June exceeds 1947 totals by more than 25,000. Visitor counts reach about 300,490 for the period with June under 1947 levels due to Lincoln highway detours and rainy weather. June saw 76,101 visitors in 17,836 cars and 71,244 people plus 151 buses carrying 4,757 tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg battlefield
national park office
here
Chambersburg
Bible Session Opens Tonight at Greenwood Hills
The Greenwood Hills Bible Conference grounds between Fayetteville and Caledonia Park on the Lincoln highway begin the 16th season with a 7:30 pm opening. Speakers include Henry Armerding John W Bramhall William A Deans and Alfred P Gibbs. Daily and Sunday services are listed with picnic facilities and lodging available at Greenwood Hills Inn. Detours will be posted. COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Hills
Fayettevile
Caledonia Park
Lincoln highway
Henry Armerding
Westfield
N. J
John W. Bramhall
Charlotte N. C
William A. Deans
Belgian Congo
Alfred P. Gibbs
Chicago
Greenwood Hills Inn
Junly
Ruth Bubkle
Jersey City
R. J. Reid
Clifton
Tom Westwood
Los Angeles
William Oglesby
Reading
Glorious Fourth Sedate Compared With Yesteryear
Gettysburg residents recall a noisier Fourth with firecrackers rockets and cannon in days of old. Firemen faced excitement at stands and speakers filled the air as picnics and revelry gave way to a quieter modern celebration marking the Civil War's landmark memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesteryear
Dad
junior
Grandad
Round Top
Reynolds Grove
Gettysburg
North
National Fourth of July appeal for bell ringing and rededication
The American Heritage Foundation invites all faiths to observe July fourth as a day of rededication to American freedoms. Churches are urged to ring bells from 9:55 to 10:00 am and offer sermons on liberty, peace, and citizenship. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address may be set to music for release next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Heritage Foundation
Thomas D’Arcy Brophy
Brophy
the
Foundation
taf ieee
Gettysboro
Littlestown Hosts Second Teen Dance In Park
About 75 teenagers attended the Littlestown community dance at Crouse park pavilion sponsored by the Board of Education with chaperons Mr and Mrs Richard A Little Sr from the Rotary club. The event was supervised by Clayton L Evans and the next party is planned for next Friday 9 to 11 30 pm with Lions Club chaperons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams county
Clinton O. Lentz
Fnday
Washington Camp No. 386
Littlestown
A K. Stock
Edward K. Parr
G. O. Sentz
Richard A. Little, Jr
Clarence O. Bankert
George Harner
Wilbur M. Sentz
Albert M Stock
Stanley M. Staub
right sentinel
Herman Boyd
left sentinel
Hamilton Walker
Ralph R. Ruggies, Jr
A. EK. Stock
Crouse park pavilion
Clayton L. Evans
Littlestown Lions Club
Kerstone Cabinet company
Crouse
Birth Announcements from McSherrystown and Area Families
Birth notices from McSherrystown and neighboring towns report a son born Thursday at Hanover hospital to Mr and Mrs Bernard S Nori. Daughters born at Warmer hospital Friday evening to Mr and Mrs Richard Cullison and to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Herring Jr. A son born Friday evening to Mr and Mrs Marvin N Miller of Littlestown. A son born this morning at Gettysburg hospital to Mrs Grace Hamaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard S. Nori
McSherrystown
Hanover hospital
Richard Cullison
Gardner R. 1
Lloyd Herring
York street
Marvin N. Miller
Littlesteen
Grace Hamaker
Gettysburg
Moritz Schoolhouse Sold at Public Sale in Straban
Moritz's schoolhouse in Straban township was sold at public sale for 2200 dollars to J William and Goldie Krebs of Hanover.
New Potatoes Apples Beans on Market Today
New potatoes led the Farmers market offerings with Red Bliss varieties at 15 cents a quart box and 25 to 30 cents a quarter peck. Early Ripe and Yellow Transparent apples appeared at 15 cents a quart box and 30 cents a quarter peck. String and yellow beans sold 15 to 20 cents a quart box and 20 to 35 cents a quarter peck. Green beans were abundant. peas at 20 cents a quart box and 35 cents a quarter peck. sugar peas 25 cents a quart. Gooseberries, currants, raspberries, cherries and honeydew cherries priced per quart. Cauliflower 15 to 26 cents a head. radishes 10 cents a bunch. carrots 10 cents a bunch. lettuce 15 cents a head. onions 10 cents a bunch. Eggs 60–63 cents a dozen. chickens 65 cents for roasters and 70 cents for fryers. Butter 75–80 cents. potato salad 20 cents a pint. sweet cream 35 cents a 2 pint. cottage cheese 20 cents a pint. cookies 25 cents a dozen. pies 40 cents each.
140 World War Dead Scheduled for Burial Here
The Gettysburg cemetery plans include 120 to 140 World War I veterans re interred this month with daily burials Monday through Friday. The August schedule continues with World War II bodies returning to the United States, possibly all 600 burials here by year end. Readable names and times list individuals from Wilkes Barre Cleveland Pittsburg and others for Thu Fri Mon Tue and Wed burials through mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Alvan c C. Baker
United States
William Orban
Cleveland
William Burck
Pottsville
Adam Litchman
Wilkes-Barre
Joseph Rogel
Harry Beverly
East Palestine
William Copeland
Greensburg
David Leslie
Russell
Martin Egier
Ignatius Sholeski
Wilkes- Barre
Robert Hayes
Philadelphia
Bruce Bans
Charles Kennedy, Jr
Benton Harbor
Mich
Clair Trudy
Sigel
William Fitch
Pittsburgh
Thomas Gardner
Weedville
Louis Golis
New Castle
Leon Gray
Natona Heights
Edward Hamilton
John Ott
Altoona
John Hennessy
West Homestead
Raymond Williams
Scranton
Cyclists Fined For Registration, License And Stop Sign Violations
Andrew H. Sheffield Jr of Petersburg Virginia paid a 10 dollar fine and costs for lacking motorcycle registration plates before Justice John H. Basehore. E Murray of Lorain Ohio paid 10 dollars and costs for riding a motorcycle without a license before Justice Basehore. Paul Sterling Benschoff of Sabillasville Maryland paid 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Robert P. Snyder was listed on the same charge. Donald Edward Shultz of Orrtanna was notified by Justice Snyder that he faces a stop sign violation charge from state police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew H. Sheffield, Jr
Petersburg
Justice of the Peace
John H. Basehore
finest E. Murray
Lorenzo
Ohio
Justice Basehore
Paul Sterling Benschoff
Sabillasville
Lott Renamed Head of State Cherry Growers Unit
William M. Lott of Gardners R 1 was re-elected president for a second term at the Pennsylvania Cherry Growers meeting in Biglerville. Frederic E. Griest and Olver Heacock were named to second year posts as vice president and secretary treasurer. About 75 growers attended and endorsed the officers. Harvest has begun and the picking season will be brief. pickers are urged to contact growers or the state employment service. The 1948 state crop is slated to be below 1947 and below last year’s national rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Lott
Gardners R. 1
Pennsylvania
Bigierville
Frederic E. Griest
Flora Dale
Olver Heacock
Biglerville R. 1
Mr. Criswell
near Shippensburg
Russell
E Weaner
Aspers R
Thomas Oyler
Gettysburg
Pennslvania
Adams-Franklin
Gets Contract To Transport Pupils Flord C Baker
Flord C Baker was awarded a three year contract to transport pupils over a 50 mile Liberty township route by the Fairfield Joint School system at a Fairfield meeting. Baker will operate a 60 passenger bus from Valley school to Fairfield and Lower Tract school for 17 50 daily, and he plans to buy the bus. Transportation committee to review other bus contracts before July 16 final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flord C. Baker
Liberty township
Fairfield Joint School
Fairfield
Baker
Valley school
Lower Tract
transportation committee
Funeral Services Held This Morning for Francis Cook
Funeral services for Francis Cook aged 71 of 302 Baltimore Street were held at 9:00 am at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Rev Mark E Stock officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers included George Eberhart Joseph Smith Frank Slonaker Bernard Redding Charles E Swisher and Charles Ziegler. A second item notes A S Staley of Hanover paid a $10 fine plus costs to Justice Claude Staley for an improper left turn linked to a June 13 accident reported by state police at the Gettysburg sub-station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Cook
Baltimore street
Warner hospital
St. Francis Mavier Catholic church
Mark E Stock
George Eberhart
Joseph Smith
Frank Slonaker
Bernard Redding
Charles E Swisher
Charles Ziegier
A. S Staley
Hanover
Justice of the Peace
Claude Staley
New Oxford
Gettysburg
sut-station
Hoffman Heads Authority To Buy Water Co
Ray M. Hoffman was elected chairman of the Gettysburg Municipal Authority at a Friday meeting with Ralph Z. Oyler as vice chairman and George T. Raffensperger as secretary treasurer. Temporary offices will be at 39 North Washington Street. By-laws set uncompensated service and annual meetings each July. Attorney Bullett was named solicitor as the borough prepares to notify state and the Northeastern Water Co. of the organization and await a formal offer to acquire Gettysburg Water Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray M. Hoffman
Victor Products corporation
new Gettysburg Municipal Authority
Eugene V. Bullett
First National bank
Ralph Z. Oyler
George T. Raffensperger
North
Washington street
Bulleit
Bullett
sollicitor
Department of State
Northeastern Water company
Gettysburg Water company
borough authority
Longaneckers Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Oak Ridge couple Reverend Abraham Rite Longanecker and Mrs Longanecker observe their 50th anniversary. Married July 6 1893 the pair plan a family gathering at home with wedding party members relatives and children invited. They have four children and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Rite Longanecker
Longanecker
Oak Ridge
D. Tf. Keser
Fiohr’s church
Agnes Harriet Snyder
Mary A. (Deardort) Snyder
McKnightstown
JohnY Samuel
Sarah Eliza
Mummasburg
Gettysburg, college
Gettysburg Lutheran Theological
Br. Thirgehecker
SHenandoah
Woodstock
St. John’s Lutheran church
Littlestown
Longaneckers
A.C. Homer
Camp Hill
Reida Longanecker
New York city
Elizabeth Mary Longanecker
Mechanicsburg
Edwin S. Longanecker
Gettysburg
Robert E. Horner
William E. Horner
Edwin S. Jr
John Robert Longanecker
Mrs Sarah C Scott Dies at 86 in Get tysburg
Mrs Sarah Catherine Scott 86 widow of Samuel Scott died Friday at 1 15 pm at her son Jesse Scotts Get tysburg Route 4 from infirmities of age. Born Carroll County Maryland to Henry and Margaret Munshour she outlived husband 22 years. She belonged to Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church. Surviving: son Jesse six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 2 pm at Bender Funeral Home by Rev Howard S Fox. Interment Flohr Cemetery. Friends may call this evening at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Catherine Scott
Samuel Scott
Jesse Scott
Gettysburg
Carroll county
Henry
Margaret {Lynn} Munshour
Property Transfers In Hanover and Gettysburg Area
L E Beaudin Shoe company sells to Fairfield Shoe company the Fairfield plant for 60000 as of June 28 filed with county records. Hofman and Wine Brenner families of Gettysburg sell to United States government a 66 acre Cumberland township tract for 20000 near Pesce Light memorial. Roland family of New Oxford sells to Petterson family two properties in New Oxford. Stamp figures show about 9009 in consideration. The Gettysburg Times did not publish Monday in observance of Independence Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Beaudin Shoe company
Hanover
Fairfield Shoe company
Fairfield
deco
county register and recorder
Ray M
Ruth B. Hofman
LeRoy H
Gertie A. Winebrenner
Gettysburg
United States of America
Pesce Light memorial
Cumberland township
Rose and
Virnie M. Roland
New Oxford
Clarence and
Catherine B Petterson
ford t
ceed
Gettysburg Times
Also Mentioned on This Page
LIBRARY BOARD
CHEST COUNCIL
Prudence Rife
University of Maryland hospital
Rife
Nicholas Meiligakes
East Middle street
engine house
Osborn F. Hevener
Newark
Kemper
Amstead
Longstreet
rebel
Pickett
WILLIAM LOTT
HOFFMAN
Sarah C. Scott
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