County weighs Project 70 land grab and benefits
Assemblyman Harry D. Ridinger told county commissioners that Adams County must apply by August 31 to join the $70 million Project 70 plan funded with $30 million federal aid. He noted the program would acquire private lands for recreation and water preservation to create watersheds and relieve crowded state parks, though development funds are not provided.
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Adams County
Harry D. Ridinger
Atlee F. Robert
Ridinger
Baadte Returns to Norfolk After Isolated Duty
John D. Baadte torpedoman's mate third class USN son of Mrs Genevieve Baaddte Gettysburg R 4 returned to Norfolk Virginia after a 21 day leave with his wife and daughter at Spring Grove R 3 He completed a 12 month tour of isolated duty in Lajes Azores where he took courses on ABC warfare and electronics A former graduate of the Torpedo School Key West and the Nuclear Weapons School Norfolk he will serve the remaining two years of his enlistment aboard the submarine USS Redfin based in Norfolk.
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John D. Baadte
USN
Genevieve Baaddte
Gettysburg R. 4
Norfolk
Spring Grove R. 3
Lajes
Azores
Torpedo School
Key West
Fla
Nuclear Weapons School
Redfin
Marriage License Issued to Griffie and Gulden in Adams County
Adams County clerk of courts issued a marriage license to Harold Leon Griffie of York Springs Route 2 and Gayle Leah Gulden of Biglerville Route 1. The filing confirms their upcoming wedding in the county.
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Adams County
Church of God Bible School Held Near York Springs
The York Springs Church of God three miles southwest of Route 15 conducts Bible School under Mrs. Ellen Blocher. Classes run 9 to 11 30 each morning with Kindergarten taught by Joyce LaRue and Shirley Decker. Primary by Mina Heebner and Joan Potts. Junior up to 13 by Ruby Roemer and Patsy Riley. Donna Roemer leads devotions.
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York Springs
Cashman Reunion Slated At The Pines Parish Hall
The 34th Cashman reunion takes place this Sunday August 9 at The Pines church parish hall between Hunterstown and New Chester. A noon picnic lunch precedes a 2 PM devotional. Prizes and refreshments planned. Ray Epley of New Oxford leads the clan with secretary Vergie Musser of Gettysburg.
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Cashman
County considers large acreage for park program
Commissioner Ridinger stated the project requires a large area to justify funding and deter limited parcels. He noted potential county land offerings meeting specs and warned urban parks in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh could be transferred to the state under Project 70, with rural taxpayers bearing costs. He was asked to determine the land needed for Adams County eligibility.
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Ridinger
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Adams County
Will of Vinnie Z. Criswell Entered for Probate
The will of Vinnie Z. Criswell of Latimore Two died June 11 at Warner Hospital is filed for probate at Adams County registrar and recorder. Maye Jacobs Shue of Gettysburg Route 3 is named executrix of the $6,800 estate.
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Vinnie Z. (Wolf) Criswell
Latimore Two
Warner Hospital
Adams County
Maye Jacobs Shue
Gettysburg
Gentzler Reunion Brings Descendants Together Near New Chester
The Gentzler family reunion of Levi and Mary Trimmer Gentzler descendants met at The Pines Parish Hall near New Chester on Sunday. Attendees included Jesse Sdaszywey and Ida Gentzler, Mrs. John Gentzler and family from Littlestown, Wilford Mummert and family from Abbottstown, Roy Wolf family from York, Charles Gentzler and family from Abbottstown Street, and Kenneth Gentzler of Hanover. Officers elected for next year were president Charles Gentzler, vice president John Gentzler, secretary Jenneth Gentzler, treasurer Kenneth Gentzler, with Florence Gentzler. Next year’s event will be the first Sunday in August at Roy Wolf’s cottage near York. Additionally, Homer S Bloodworth and Betty J Bloodworth transferred to Charles A Kennedy and L Kennedy a property in East Berlin for $10,000.
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Levi
Mary Trimmer Gentzler
Pines
New Chester
Jesse
Ida Sdaszywey
Grouuay
Roy Wolf
York
Car Damaged By Hit Run Driver
Chambersburg resident Myrtle Keltner parked her car near an Abbottstown antique shop when another vehicle struck the left rear and fled. State police from Gettysburg investigated and estimated $20 damage. Police search for the other car.
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Myrtle
Keltner
Chambersburg
Abbottstown
Gettysburg
Estate transfers Mt Pleasant property to Bethlehem Limestone
The estate of Grace T. Himes conveys a Mt Pleasant Township property to Bethlehem Limestone Co for 60000 dollars, transferring ownership and completing the sale as recorded.
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Grace T. Himes
Bethlehem Limestone Co
Mt. Pleasant
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