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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1941

Page

2

Carroll County Fair Attractions in Taneytown Maryland

The Carroll County Fair runs Sunday to Friday August 15 at Taneytown with Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers thrill show daily at 3 and 8 pm. Exhibits, farm girl contest, Marimba Band, horse and pony show, harness and running races, fireworks, and a public wedding are planned along with a horse pulling contest and cash prizes. Weather notes from Gettysburg show record July heat and rainfall patterns.

Carroll County Taneytown Jimmie Lynch Jimmy Lynch Doss

July Heat Sets Record Weather Emphasizes Prolonged Drought

July opened and closed under extreme heat marking a seventh consecutive month this year with rainfall deficiency. The report cites records and notes by Dr. Henry regarding ongoing dry conditions and heat.

Henry

Philosophy State’s Invite to Visit for Personal Service

A local philosophy oriented business invites customers to drop by and experience tailored service. The notice emphasizes customer satisfaction and a personal approach to meet individual needs.

Music Instructor to Lead York Collegiate Institute Junior College

Charles C. Rogers of Gettysburg will oversee instrumental music at Gettysburg College and now takes over the same work at the York Collegiate Institute Junior College, set to open next fall.

Charles C. Rogers Gettysburg Gettysburg College York Collegiate Institute Junior College

Executor's Notice of Annie R Miller Estate in Adams County

Edmund A Miller appointed executor under the will of Annie R Miller deceased of Reading Township Adams County Pennsylvania. Creditors must require payment and present claims properly authenticated for settlement. Attorney R F Topper Gettysburg PA.

Annie R. Miller Reading Township Adams County Pennsylvania Edgar A. Miller Baltimore Street Gettysburg

Proclamation for Adams County Oyer and Terminer Sessions

Proclamation directed to coroner and constables of Adams County summons them to Gettysburg for the Oyer and Terminer General Jail Delivery and Quarter Sessions on the fourth Monday of August 1941 at 9 30 a m. Signed by Sheriff Daniel J Wolff on July 19 1941.

Adams W. C. Sheely Courts of Common Pleas Fulton Court of Oyer and Terminer A. Dale Knouse John C. Wible Gettysburg

Adams County Directors Set Aug 7 Convention Picnic

Several hundred Adams County school directors and families will attend the eighth annual convention picnic of the Adams County School Directors Association at Farmers Grove near Abbottstown and East Berlin. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with sessions, talks by Dr. John W. German Jr and E A Quackenbush, a dinner, humorist Charles John Stevenson, and afternoon recreation ending about 5 p.m.

Adams County Adams County School Directors’ Association Farmers’ Grove Abbottstown East Ber Hn John L. Lucabaugh Berwick Township Adams County Board of School Directors Luther M. Lady Butler Township Charles M. Coffelt Highland Township Lucabaugh John W. German, Jr State Department of Health Ira Y. Baker E. A. Quackenbush School Business Department of Public Instruction Biglerville High School Ladies’ Aid Society of Emanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church of Lucabau Walter F Crouse Germany J. Faber Wildasin Milo F. Diehl Franklin Township Biglerville

Divorce petition recommended in Adams County court

Master George M. Walter recommends granting Louella M. Sprankle's divorce from Edward A. Sprankle on desertion grounds. The master's report is filed with Prothonotary Lee M. Hartman.

Adams County Court George M. Walter Louella M. Sprankle Gettysburg Edward A. Sprankle Mr. Walter Lee M. Hartman

Lopp Fined for Disorderly Conduct After Hearing

Clarence Lopp of Gettysburg paid a $5 fine plus costs after a Wednesday hearing before Justice of the Peace John H. Baschore on a disorderly conduct charge filed by Borough Officer Charles W. Culp.

Clarence Lopp Gettysburg Justice of the Peace John H. Baschore Charles W. Culp

Gasoline Pumps Close At 7 Oclock

Adams County service stations joined the nationwide blackout from 7 pm Sunday to 7 am Monday. Propri- etors report selling more gasoline on Sunday than the prior Sunday. Some stations offered road service but did not sell fuel after 7. Traffic at Gettysburg Battlefield rose about 25 percent. Garages faced layoffs due to night closures. Gasoline men doubt fuel savings and foresee rationing under Ickes plan.

Adams County Trafic the National Cemetery Gettysburg Battlefield Gen Eral Ickes

County Officials Attend Three Day Convention

Clerk of the Courts Roy D Renner and Prothonotary Lee M Hartman joined county officials at a three day annual convention to discuss county governance and judicial administration.

Roy D. Renner Lee M. Hartman

Clerks of the Courts and Prothotics Convention Opens in Reading

After the convention, Mr Renner and his wife traveled from Reading to Niagara Falls Canada and Detroit then to other mid west points. They plan to return around August 11. The Alaska Filipino population rose sharply from 1929 to 1939 becoming a key nonwhite group after natives.

the State Association of Clerks of the Courts and Prothonotaries Reading

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