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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1940

Page

5

Brushtown Fishing Club Members Reel In 241 Crankers At Plum Point

Chuck Myers and Edgar Worley led the Brushtown Fishing Club on Plum Point in the Chesapeake bay where 241 crankers were hauled in. Two members, Geo. W. Hensel and Paul R. Hahn, skipped at the last minute with humorous excuses while others enjoyed a night by the water.

Edgar Roy Worley Bernard Lawrence Roy Ferry Charles Krug Fred Gordon Smith John Murren Hensel New Oxford Mr. H Plum Point Chesapeake Pete Klunk Plum Creek John Menges

Drum Corps Parades Planned by St James Lutheran Scouts

Scouts at St James Lutheran Gettysburg announced two parades by the boys and girls drum and bugle corps. On Saturday August 17 the boys will march in Red Lion with the McSherrystown firemen. On Labor Day September 2 the boys join New Oxford firemen and the girls lead the Irishtown group at the Adams County Firemen’s association parade in Fairfield.

St. James Lutheran Church Gettysburg William Ridinger Red Lion McSherrystown Labor Day New Oxford Adams County Firemen's Association Fairfield

Gettysburg National Guard Heads to New York Maneuvers

The Gettysburg National Guard unit will depart Sunday morning to participate in joint maneuvers in New York state, aiming to sharpen readiness and interoperability with other units. The training will involve field exercises, security drills, and simulated combat scenarios.

Gettysburg National Guard New York State

Adams County donors contribute 176 for flag and banner

Contributions totaling 176 were announced for financing the cost of the American flag and the Pennsylvania banner presented to the Adams County court. George W. Boehner heads the committee, which invited county organizations to join and will publish a donor scroll listing groups aiding the project.

Pennsylvania Adams County Committee In Charge George W. Boehner

Littlestown National Bank Trustee Account Filed

The First and Final Account of The Littlestown National Bank as Trustee of a fund under the will of Solomon Miller dated May 6 1980 is filed in Adams County Orphans Court to be confirmed absolute on August 28 1940 unless exceptions are filed. Roy D Renner Clerk of the Orphans Court Swope Brown & Swope Attorneys for Accountant.

Orphans’ Court Adams County Pennsylvania Littlestown National Bank Solomon Miller Jate Germany Township Roy D. Renner Penna. Swope, Brown & Swope

Springs and Sons of Union Veterans Event Notes

The fragment mentions Springs and Sons of Union Veterans in New Oxford and a P. O. S. of A. chapter in Hunterstown with a $1 reference.

Birthday Party for Blanche Neiderer on Carlisle Pike

A Thursday evening party at Mr and Mrs Bernard Neiderer home along the Carlisle Pike Hanover RD 3 honors their daughter Blanche. She receives many gifts and music is provided by Mrs W B Crowl.

Bernard Neiderer Carlisle Pike Hanover RD Blanche W. B. Crowl

Local youths entertain with tap dances at refreshment event

Son James and Miss Doris Hull along with Robert Reese and Robert Keeney entertained with tap dances. Refreshments were served.

James Doris Hull Robert Reese Robert Keeney

Public Taste Shifts Nudity From The Nudies Reports

Billy Rose notes a marked change in public taste as nudity and strip teasers struggle for attention and barrels. The comment appears in a discussion about entertainment trends influencing club and theater offerings.

Billy Rose

Impresario Billy Rose Defends Bathing Suit At Fairs

The midget magnate of grand productions argues the public seeks beauty amid splendor settings not bare backdrops. Rose still defends the bathing suit as the most appealing feminine costume.

Rose Billy Rose American Weekly Magazine New York Journal-American

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