Red Cross outlines fall plans and roll call targets
Mrs. Dorothy A. Dickson reported for the national Red Cross at Adams County chapter to plan fall work. The county boasts early clothing production for war refugees and a new roll call chair for the armistice to Thanksgiving appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy A. Dickson
Red Cross
Adams County
Court House
Europe
Pennsylvania
R. S. Saby
George W. Boehner
Dickson
Johnstown
Anna Beck
Lightning Strike Stuns Getysburg Woman During Storm
Mrs. Edina S. Mickley, 40, of Getysburg, was stunned by lightning while tying flowers near a wire fence. Neighbors aided her into the house after a sharp flash. she remained hoarse but walked, as shock and injuries were treated. A nearby tree was struck in the same storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edina S. Mickley
Getysburg
Owen Mickley
Mickley
State to Open County Road Bid on August 2
The Department of Highways will receive bids on August 2 for 6.63 miles of road and bridge improvements. All but one project are financed with motor funds. Projects include Adams County Route O1008 in Reading township and a Conewago creek bridge between Hampton and East Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Highways
Adams County
Reading Township
Conewago Creek
Hampton
East Berlin
Reserve Corps Officers Made Second Lieutenants
Harold L. Heiges of Biglerville and William E. Walters of Gettysburg R F have accepted appointment as second lieutenants in the reserve corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Heiges
Biglerville
Wm. E. Walters
Gettysburg R. 4
County 4th Class Schools To Receive 376 094
Auditor General Warren R. Roberts approved a total of 3 267 603 19 dollars to 30 counties fourth class school districts in Pennsylvania. Adams county allocations and detailed district sums for Adams county appear in the release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren R. Roberts
Pennsylvania
Adams County
Justice of Peace Acquits York County Driver
Justice Francis Worley of Latimore township acquitted Charles Uplinger of York County on reckless driving after ruling the state motor policeman from Gettysburg failed to prove guilt. Worley, 26, is the youngest Adams County justice and will begin his final year at Dickinson Law School this fall.
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Justice of the
Francis Worley
Latimore Township
Charles Uplinger
Frankentown
York County
Gettysburg
Justice Worley
Adams County
Worley
Neek
Dickinson Law School
Carlisle
Edgar K. Markley, Esq
Keith, Bigham and Markley
Mrs. Worley Completes UVA Education Course
Mrs Francis Worley of York Springs R 1 and a Huntington township schools teacher, returned Saturday from the University of Virginia where she completed a six week course in the school of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Worley
York Springs
University of Virginia
School of Education
Worley
Huntington Township
Public Auction of Adams County Lands in 1940
Writ of fieri facias directs public sale on August 17, 1940 at 10 AM at Gettysburg Court House. Two adjoining tracts in Reading and Latimore Townships, totaling 14 acres 3 perches, previously conveyed to Charles W. Clapper by Peoples State Bank. Tract 1 101 perches with a 2½ story dwelling. Tract 2 unimproved. Sheriff Daniel J. Wolff announces sale with ten percent down.
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Court of Common Pleas
Adams County
Court House
Gettysburg
Reading Township
York Springs
East Berlin
Round Hill
Springs Road
E. C Myers
East Berlin Road
Round Hill-Bermudian Church Road
Bermudian Church Road
Said
York Springs Road
Peoples State Bank
Recorder of Deeds
Pennsylvania
Charles W. Clapper
Latimore Township
Daniel J. Wolff
Rural Carriers Will Meet in G Burg in 41
Gettysburg will host the 1941 convention of the Rural Letter Carriers association of Pennsylvania. The Adams county delegation accepted the invitation and Gettysburg was chosen unopposed for the honor. The Allentown convention closed Wednesday with Adams county members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Home Quarantined for Scarlet Fever in Gardners Route
The home of Mr and Mrs William H Sheaffer Gardners Route 2 is quarantined for scarlet fever. Their 11 year old daughter Shirley Anya is affected with two younger children in the household. County health officer William I Shields ordered the quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Sheaffer
Gardners R. 2
Shirley Anya
William I Shields
Bridge View Notice of Hearing in Adams County Case
Bridge viewers appointed by the Court of Quarter Sessions of Adams County will hear Creek White Run crossing Township Route 421 at lands of Conrad Deaner Russell Deaner and George Jeffcoat August 2 1940 at 10 AM in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Proceedings mention Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery for August 1940 with Sheriff Daniel J Wolff.
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Court of Quarter Sessions
Adams County
Pennsylvania
Mount Pleasant Township
Conrad Deaner
Russell Deaner
George Jeffcoat
Bonneauville-Two Taverns
Court House
Gettysburg
George M. Walter
Leroy H. Winebrenner
E. W. Wright
Adams
W C. Sheely
Courts of Common Pleas
Fulton
Court of Oyer and Terminer
General
A. Dale Knouse
John C. Wible
Daniel J, Wolff
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Mummert
Chrysler & Plymouth
East Berlin, Pa
India
Glenn Myers
New Oxford
the Pines
Reserve Corps
Abbottstown
Arendtsville
Bendersville
Berwick Township
Butler Township
Conewago Independent
Conewago Township
Cumberland Township
Fairfield Ls
Franklin Township
Freedom Township
Germany Township
Hamilton Township
Hamiltonian
Highland Township
Liberty Township
Littlestown
McSherrystown
Menallen Township
Mt. Joy
Mt. Pleasant
Oxford Township
Straban
Tyrone
Union
Justice OF Peace
Virginia
Sheriff's Sale
G-Burg
Russell Gardner
Hamm
Storrick
Pfeffer
Allentown
Carriers’ Association
Dale
York St
Blue Sunoco
Sunoco Gardens
Ralph M. Alwine
Richard D. Holtry
Props
Lincolnway West
Sen
Hemler Beauty
Walnut St
Hanover
Carroll’s Tavern
Centennial, PA
Mrs. Carroll Sneeringer
F Gassanger i
East Market Street
Continental Square
York, PA
Baltimore St
Hanover, Pa
Elmer £. Wentz
Center Sq. & Balto
St. Hanover
Penna
HUTT
Tobs
Stanley B
Stover
Balto St
Hanover General Hospital
C. E. Bortner
M.D
York Street
Ummm
Reel Tire Service
Britcher & Bender Drug Store
Chambersburg
Frigidaire
Walterscore Furniture Company
Wayside
Mr. and
Mrs
H. C. Pitzer
Aspers, Pa
Harrisburg
Lester J. Sell
York & Broadway
Wentz
G. W. Hagarman
J. R. Schmidtt
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