Adams County Council of Christian Education Meeting Report
Twenty five council members met at Camp Nawakwa for supper and a hillside service, followed by a business session. Plans for the county convention August 21 22 at Heidlersburg were approved, and Rev George E Berkheimer’s resignation as county superintendent was accepted with reluctance. The group opposed Sunday movies and urged civic league support. treasurer T J Winebrenner noted a $185.40 balance with donations from several districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Council of Christian Education
Camp Nawakwa
Upper Temple
Allen L. Atkinson
H. T. Baker
Littlestown
M. H. Fischer
Heidlersburg
Gettysburg
Civic League
T. J. Winebrenner
Fairfield
New Oxford
York Springs
Public sale scheduled for town and farm properties in Adams County
On Saturday August 10 1935 the administrator cta of Helen E Schroder's estate will offer at public sale town property in Gettysburg Union and Mt Pleasant Townships including a 12 room brick dwelling on 24 feet by 140 feet fronting Baltimore Street and a 112 acre farm with multiple dwellings and a bank barn. Sale starts 1 pm for town property and 1 30 pm for the farm with terms announced by Gettysburg National Bank. J M Caldwell is auctioneer and J L Williams attorney for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen E. Schroder
Gettysburg
Adams County
Penna
Baltimore Street
J. Elmer Museelman
Winebrenner
Union
Mt. Pleasant
Bonneauville
McSherrystown
Littlestown
John Rohn
Alvin Duttera
Samuel Robert
Edward F. Murren
Michael Geiselman
George Geiselman
Jesse Relff
Emory Hosttern
Harvey Grove
Solomon Robert
Geo. K. Martz
Gettysburg National Bank OF
J. M. Caldwell
J. L. Willams
Admr
John W. Hewitt
Gettysburg District Council Adopts Final Quarterly Payment
Reports were given by R. E. Berkheimer president Gettysburg District Roy W. Bream president Fairfield district Harry E. Ball Hanover county superintendent of adult work Frank Dougherty superintendent of adult work Gettysburg district and C. C. Culp vice president of state association The council will meet again after the county convention Several attendees listed including Ruth McDonnell Florence Sloneker Christine Beaver Get tysburg Mrs Lott Walker Margaret Seabrook Alma Henry Gladys Walter Roy Burkhart Fairfield Mrs B E Benner Iron Springs Arthur Musselman Orrtanna J Arthur Wolf Hampton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Berkheimer
Gettysburg
Roy W. Bream
Fairfield
Harry E. Ball
Hanover
Frank Dougherty
C. C. Culp
State Association
Ruth McDonnell
Florence Sloneker
Christine Beaver
Lott ‘Walker
Margaret Seabrook
Alma Henry
Gladys Walter
Roy Burkhart
B. E. Benner
Iron Springs
Arthur Musselman
Orrtanna
J. Arthur Wolf
Hampton
Weikert Family Reunion Attracts About 250 At Arendtsville Park
Approximately 250 Weikert family members gathered at Arendtsville union park for their annual reunion. Edward N. Weikert of Gettysburg and Washington D C presided, with Mrs. Sultner of York detailing the family history to 1750 and displaying linens dating 1727 and 1733.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weikert
Arendtsville Union Park
Edward N. Weikert
Gettysburg
Washington, D. C
Sultner
York
Littlestown
Charles Weikert
Edward L. Weikert
Emory P. Weaver
Mervin I. Weikert
Gettysburg R. C
Christchurch
Home Destroyed by Fire in Latimore Township
A two and a half story frame house owned by N. D. Starry near York Springs was destroyed by a Sunday afternoon fire started in a bedroom. Mrs. Mary Uplinger and five children were away. firemen saved part of a neighboring Starry property. Loss about $1,000 with partial insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Starry
Latimore Township
York Springs
Man Arrested for Driving Under Influence in Gettysburg Area
Lloyd C. Galbraith of Gettysburg, 39, was arrested Saturday on the road from Hunterstown to Gulden's station on a liquor driving charge. He appeared before Dr. C. G. Crist, was committed to Adams county jail, then posted $500 bail to await a hearing next Saturday at 2 p.m. before Justice John C. Shearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd C. Galbraith
Gettysburg
Hunterstown
Gulden's Station
Galbraith
C. G. Crist
Adams County
Justice of the Peace
John C. Shearer
Farm fall injures Turner youth in Square Corners
Clarence Turner, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. O C Turner of Square Corners, fell from a hay load on his father’s farm and fractured his left arm. Medical aid was given at the scene and the injury was reported as not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Turner
O. C. Turner
Square Corners
Starts Drive To Keep Drivers On Own Side
Pennsylvania highway patrol orders arrest on sight motorists crossing center lines on curves and hills after 25 percent of accidents. Sgt T N Boate notes a fatal Gettysburg crash as justification for stricter enforcement.
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Pennsylvania
T. N. Boate
State Highway Patrol
Gettysburg
Boate
Divorce Petition Filed Between Gettysburg Couple
Charging desertion for more than two years Mrs Minerva Hubbell of Gettysburg filed for divorce from Curtis Hubbell also of Gettysburg in Adams county courts. Mrs Hubbell works in the Adams county work relief office and the couple wed July 1 1931 by W A Geiselman. A subpoena was issued returnable Monday August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Hiner Hubbell
Gettysburg
Curtis Hubbell
Adams County
Hubbell
Maurice W. Bushman
W. A. Geiselman
Swope Files Nominating Petitions for Adams Fulton Judge
Gettysburg lawyer J. Donald Swope filed nominating petitions for the Republican candidate for judge of the Adams Fulton district common pleas court in Harrisburg. He was the final candidate to file, following W. Clarence Sheely and John P. Butt who sought the Democratic nomination. Petitions due by July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Donald Swope
Gettysburg
Common Pleas Court
Adams- Fulton
State Secretary of the Commonwealth
Harrisburg
Swope
W. Clarence Sheely
John P. Butt
Butt
Shorty Decker Loses 43 In Gettysburg Cash Grab
Lloyd Shorty Decker, clerk at the People's Cash Store in Gettysburg, after eight months illness, returned to work two weeks ago only to have his purse with $43 and cards stolen when he arrived home around 11:30 p.m. He retraced his steps seeking the missing money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd “Shorty Decker
People's Cash Store
Gettysburg
Shorty
Sells 118 Acre Farm in Straban Township
The 118 acre farm of Howard Y. Trostle and Carrie Edna Trostle in Straban township was sold at sheriff's sale at the courthouse this morning to J. L. Williams of Gettysburg for $1,000. Deputy Sheriff Rufus B. Weaver conducted the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Y. Trostle
Carrie Edna Trostle
Straban Township
Court House
J. L. Williams, Esq
Gettysburg
Rufus B. Weaver
Missing Walker Sought After Eight Months Illness
Quote describes a difficult setback after an eight months illness. Local figure shorty is cited conveying the sentiment as investigators search for the missing walker. The report focuses on the emotional impact and ongoing search.
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J. H. Duttera
New
Oxford
Weikerts
T. Auker
Rexall Store
J. Donald Swope, Esq
Jurist
Sara K. Hamme
Hanover St
Hanover, Pa
Hanover Laundry
High Street
Hanover, Penna
Yeeo
Wbtte
Hollander
Center Square
NEW Oxford School Board
State Retirement Board
Treasury
Russell Klingel
J. H. Ply Mire
Carl E. Stough
Reading Township
General Control (A
Elem
Lewis Leinhart
J. Schimmel
Auditors
John W. Duttera
Kodaks
J. W. Fischer CO
Carlisle St
Elizabeth M. Long
Middle St
Hemler
Walnut St
U. W. Myers
S. Cherry Street
Myerstown, PA
Altland House
Abbottstown
Laubhem
Center Sq. & Balto
St. Hanover, PA
Norman H. Roth
Broadway
Lough
H. E. Lough
C. E. Lough East High Street
Oxford, Pa
Wentz
Z. P.F. Wentz
Baltimore St
West Manheim United Farmers’ Assoc
Liberty Finance CO
Schmidt Bldg
Continental Square
Western Union Office
51St Judicial District
Cabot
Paul R. Hostetter
Hoke’s Mill Road
W. Market St
Willow Beach
York St
City Water
Chas. S. Mumper Ne
Wash
St. Gettysburg
Sam Higinbotham
Bank
New Oxford, Pa
NEW Oxford Garage
R. M. Wolfe
Philadelphia
Penneylvanis
Bath
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