Hemier will of Conewago township filed at Gettysburg
The will of Francis X. Hemier of Conewago township was probated Saturday at Gettysburg. Annie A. Hemier of Hanover is executrix. The estate totals about 7,500 in personal property and 000 in real estate, to be left to the widow with remainder to the Red Heart church of Conewango after death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis X. Hemier
Conewago Township
Gettysburg
Sdow
Annie A. Hemier
Hanover
Red Heart Church
Conewango
Jack Cooper
New Fee
Dillsurg
George Nicholson
Washington, D. C
Public Service Commission of
Insylvania
George F. Gebhart
East Rimn
York
Paradise Township
York Cnty
Reading
Hamilton Townships
Adams County
Lawrence Neilderer
John Neiderer
Connage
Viola Ehrhart
Hampton
W. S. Mountain
Mary Obele
St. Mary's Rectory
McSherrystown
New Oxford
Obele
John H. Freed
Forest Park
Hanver
Harry Kuhn
Hamilton Township
Stanilaus Lawrence, Jr
s.Georgia Fink
Irishtown
Staub
Farmers’ Grove
Unday
Myr
W. D. Myers
John Myers
Harper Howe
John Gentzler
East Berlin
Myers
Pen-Mar
Hiugh
Rose Dermody
Philadelphia
Illiam Quick
Heela Mactwan
William
Philelphia
A. F. cCadden
Berlin Street
James Bevenour
Ampstead
Maryland
Joseph L. Bevenour
Pophar Street
Frances Nagle
Philadelphia Hospital
Rey
Granville Balagaugh
West High Street
F. M. McClellan
Ted Lion
L. Wiest Muller
Rk Hotel
Maurice J
West
Lincolnway
Kiing
New Oxford Shoe Fctory
Travlng
Nina Miller
Water Plant Capacity Reached in New Oxford Council Meeting
Regular town council session met with most members present. Gorman of the state health board questioned plant capacity while engineers urged a survey. Edison Co. proposed a reduced contract and street lighting measures were approved before adjourning to August 9, 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Mueller Co
Ies
Israelceses
L. Peterman
West End
John ©. Myers
Express
Salt Mfg
Edison Co
Mueller
Florence Lingg
Noel
Lawrence Byers
Chas
Gorman
State Board of Health
Freil
Albright & Freil Engineering Co
Carpenter
Harrisburg
Gess
Metropolitan Edison Co
New Oxford Firemen Elect Five New Members
New Oxford Firemen's Hall reports: ten members present with President Klingel in chair elect George Billman Lewis Smith S W Deardorff Bernard Wagner and James Baugher as new members. Delinquent members given one more month to pay dues. Treasurer notes 459 86 in bank. Picnic receipts 292 92 and evening receipts 38 40 with breakdowns. Bills approved include 3 35 85 47 72 71 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford Firemen’s Hall
Klingel
George Billman
Lewis Smith
S. W. Deardorff
Bernard Wagner
James Baugher
McClain
Shover
R. M. Wolfe
West End
Slaybaugh and Stough
County Firemen's Association
Miller Family Reunion at Gris Singer's Park
The George A. Miller family reunion was held on Sunday at Gris Singer's park with attendees including Annie Miller. Earl Goodner and Betty and Joseph Miller of Tulsa. Charles G. Miller and Dorothy of New Oxford. J Frank Miller and daughter of Hanover. Guy Miller of State College. Nina Faulkner of Philadelphia. Hafer Miller and family. Wiest Miller and children Bernell and Peggy of New Oxford. Cloyd Miller and children. V Ralph Miller and sons Ralph and Blaine of Bonneauville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Miller
Gris Singer's Park
Annie Miller
Earl Goodner
Betty
Joseph Miller
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Charles G. Miller
Dorothy
New Oxford
J. Frank Miller
Hanover
Guy Miller
State College
Nina Faulkner
Philadelphia
Hafer Miller
Wiest Miller
Bernell
Peggy
Cloyd Miller
Bonneauville
V. Ralph Miller
Ralph and
Blaine
Gala Week Fair at Red Lion Aug 21 26
The Gala Week Fair at Red Lion becomes Pennsylvania’s biggest night fair with events Aug 21 to 26. Mobile musical attractions and auto dealers from Red Lion and York will exhibit alongside a large commercial display. Admission is 10 cents, children free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Lion
Pennsylvania
York
Gettysburg Dollar Day Sale Set For August Saturday
Gettysburg merchants prepare for the fourteenth semi annual dollar day observance to be held on Saturday August 12 and feature special prices across stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Old Home Day Picnic At The Pines Church
The annual Old Home Day and Picnic will be held at The Pines church this Saturday with all-day amusements entertainment and special music planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pines
Russell eight Shupp and Kimma E. Rhoades Gardnersy
Russell Shupp and Kimma E. Rhoades of Gardnersy are named in a local notice detailing a civil matter. The brief notice specifies parties involved and involved roles in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Shupp
Kimma E. Rhoades
Gardnersy
Deaths Grace V Haverstick 60 Heidlersburg
Mrs Grace V Haverstick 60 of Heidlersburg died at home Monday morning after a three week illness. She was the wife of John I Snaveratick. Survived by husband one brother W B Houck of Heidlersburg and sisters Gertrude Raffensperger Hanover Anna Shaffer Minnie Stouffer York E Curtis Diehl New Oxford and Earl Spangler Camp Hill. Interment in Heidlersburg with Rev J H Little officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace V. Haverstick
Heidlersburg
John I. Snaveratick
W. 8. Houck
Gertrude Raffensperger
Hanover
Anna Shaffer
Minnie Stouffer
York
E. Curtis Diehl
New Oxford
Earl Spangler
Camp Hill
J. H. Little
Mrs Jessie Thomas Dies at 54 in Frostburg Maryland
Mrs Jessie Thomas aged 54 sister of William Albright of York Springs R D died Friday at Frostburg Maryland. Funeral arrangements not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Thomas
Wm. Albright
York Springs
R. D
Frostburg, Md
Obituary of Joseph Conrad of McSherrystown
Joseph Conrad died at his home in McSherrystown on Saturday at 3:30 PM from a complication of diseases. He was 65 and unmarried, survived by brothers James George Francis and sisters Rose Annie, all of McSherrystown. Funeral was held Tuesday at St Marys Catholic Church. celebrant was Rev Francis Conrad. Funeral services for Thursday at 2 PM from his home with Rev J Harold Little officiating. interment in Heidlersburg church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Conrad
Francis
Sarah
Case) Conrad
McSherrystown
James
George
Rose
Annie Conrad
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Francis Conrad
St. Joseph's Church
Locust
J. Harold Little
Heidlersburg Lutheran Church
P O S of A Holds County Convention in New Oxford
The Pa Triotic Order Sons of America county convention met in New Oxford with 759 members reported and 4051.00 in benefits paid last year. Eight camps totaling 44547.20 in value were cited. Officers elected included H F Philips president and E R Lentz district No 1. A band concert and open air meeting followed with speeches urging patriotic duty and loyalty to government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Patriotic Order Sons of America
A. Hall
Geo. D. Sheely
E. R. Lentz
Littlestown
H. F. Philips
Heidlersburg
Eugene Elgin
East Berlin
New Oxford
G. W. Myers
Gettysburg
Chas. E. Stallsmith
Robert P. Stover
J. L. Bowers
McCreight Pleads Guilty in Car Theft Kidnapping Case
M M McCreight, 40, Cincinnati, pleaded guilty to kidnapping an automobile salesman to steal a car and was sentenced by Judge Leese in Carlisle to 10 to 20 years in the Eastern penitentiary. Robert Brown, the salesman, was kidnapped and released near Brushtown last year. Leroy Stimbley, also of Ohio, is a fugitive. Stimbley helped in the crime. Also noted are recent reunions: Harbold reunion at Boiling Springs Park with Georgia Detter elected vice president and several Harbold family members named to a committee. Slaybaugh clan gathering at Gelman’s Park with 226 in attendance and Slaybaugh named president for the 103840 event. Harvey Shaffer, East Wish Street, has found work in York after working at the WM R WR project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. McCreight
Cincinnati
Leese
Carlisle
Robert Brown
Brushtown
McCreight
Leroy Stimbley
Ohio
Stimbley
Harbold
Boiling Springs Park
Georgia Detter
Duisburg
Daniel Harbold
Dover
Nevin Harbold
New Oxford
Frieser Altland
Thomasville
A. A. Firestone
Slaybaugh
Gelman’s Park
Local families visit, sales planned, and civic notes
Sparrows Point residents visit Hanover and York relatives while Harrisburg and Gettysburg hospitals treat patients for operations and illness. Public sale set for Pleasant street on Saturday. New Oxford Democrats plan Friday meeting to nominate borough officials. Reunion scenes at Williams Grove and Swope family gathering noted along with local bids for coal and municipal project talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Krauk
Sparrows Point
Maryland
Louise Cook
Hanover Street
H.T. Brown
Qualityville
Gettysburg Hospital
Robert Seal
R. N
New Cumberland
H. I. Smith
Lincolnway
East
Eldred van Fossen
Hanover
Smith
Rita
Agatha Joseph
Harrisburg
N. Lingg
West
R. M. Wolfe
Catherine Himes
New York City
Calvin Miller
Pleasant Street
Seeadv
Miller
William Miller
Etta Deardorff
Warner Hospital
Wallace V. Peters
Germantown
John N. Hersh
Albert St
Burgess
Mary Grace
Mercy Convent
Anthony Smith
Orange Street
James Shover
W. High Street
Amos Little
Jack McLaughlin
Thomas Bittle
Marysville
George E. Little
Aspinwall
Madeline Staub
McSherrystown
Charles W. Stock
Nadine
Ryland
Palmyra
Allie Stock
Clayton Yohe
Pine Run
Earl C. Feeser
Burne
Evan
Mahlon
Veda Jane
Mae
Norva
Marie Butler
New Oxford
David Dalheimer
Doris Louise
William Potter
Roundtown
Paul Moul
Edgar Moul
John Butler
Err and
Norman Griffin
Yohes
Williams Grove
G. A. Livingston
Dillsburg
EB. OC. Livingston and Son
Fredericks
Peter Livingston
York
Residents Move and Visit as Local Events Continue
Randall Spicer of near town spends time in North Coro na his former home. Charles Whitcomb returns after leaving his home for York. The Whitcomb parents Mr and Mrs Heber Whitcomb worry over the disappearance. Families visit kin and friends in nearby towns with travel to Baltimore Philadelphia and Frederick noted. A special township democrats meeting is planned Friday at Heidlersburg town hall at 8 30 p m to fill the primary election ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Spicer
North Corona
Charles Whitcomb
York
Heber Whitcomb
I Werbert Kennedy
Five Points
Clarence Shull
Belmont
H. R. Miller
Town
Baltimore
Lula Diehl
New Oxford
John Haverstick
Koontz
Pittsburgh
C. H. Shull
Frederick
Maryland
Annie Hess
Biglerville
Warner Hospital
Jacob Byers, Jr
Roy Hess
Reba Shull
William Stearman
New Jersey
W. F. Shull
John L. Biesecker
Grayson
Richard Gormley
John
Billie
Gettysburg
D. Grant Deatrick
Rene Tanger
York Springs
DuPont
Charles Clapper
Pittsburg
Otis Hoover
Frank Weigle
Centre Mills
Edward L. Weigle
Heidlersburg
Tme
Pickle Vine Captivates Adams County Locals
Residents along the Harrisburg Gettysburg road report a remarkable cucumber vine planted by Harry Holtzworth that grew through culverts and looped around Barlow's knob. The vine's pickles surpass all others, causing cucumbers to be unsold in the county seat as pickle-picking parties form across central Adams county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Gettysburg
New Oxford
Harry Holtzworth
Barlow’s Knob
Gettysburg
Adams County
Harry
Jack
Telephone conditions show big improvement
W. W. Hart district manager for The United Telephone Company of Pennsylvania announced improvements in local telephone service over the past two weeks. He cited new and additional subscriptions from Acme Office Supply, Hanover. Charles E. Fingering, Hanover. William Me. Gilbert, New Oxford. J. E. Hemler & Son, Hanover. E. Poole Kerr, Hanover. Jacob O. Kilng, Hanover. William H. W. King, New Oxford. Modern Furniture, Hanover. J O. Myers, Hanover. E. S. Shriver & Son, Littlestown. Sinclair Refining, Hanover. W. R. Spangler, Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hart
United Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Hart
Acme Office Supply Company
Hanover
Charles E. Flickinger
William Me. Gilbert
New Oxford
J. E. Hemler
Philadelphia nun visits mother and others in town
Sister Mary Calvaria of Philadelphia visits her mother Mrs. Caroline Robinson on Orange Street last week. Miss Edna McKnight of Lincolnway is spending a month at St. Paul Minnesota. John W. Duttera of Lincolnway West is driving a new Plymouth sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Calvaria
Philadelphia
Caroline Robinson
Orange Street
Edna McKnight
Lincolnway
St. Paul
Minn
John WW. Duttera
West
Bazaar and Festival At McCleal's Near Gulden Station
A two day bazaar and festival will be held Friday and Saturday at McCleal's near Gulden Station. Vendors and local groups will showcase crafts, food stalls, and live music for community enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleal’s
Guldens Station
Many locals enjoy Sunday visits around Hanover and Tolchester
A long list of residents and relatives from Hanover, New Oxford, Berlin Junction, York, Gettysburg, and surrounding towns spent Sunday in Tolchester Maryland, with many returning home or visiting relatives. The item notes birthdays, trips, and small local events including a band gathering, a picnic by the Sons of Veterans, and upcoming public notices.
First Republican Nominee Files Petition for Adams County Post
The first candidate, Mervin I. Rice of Bendersville, filed his nominating petition for director of the poor with Adams County Clerk Louis W. Wagaman. Other petitions filed include candidates for assessor, inspector of elections, justice of the peace, and supervisor from multiple townships. The filing deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. with a anticipated last hour rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adama
Mervin I. Rice
Bendersville
Louis W. Wagaman
Rice
Wagaman
Harry A. Snyder
Joy Township
Wilbur Hankey
Highland Township
Clint, Hauger
Wendiana Township
R. Paul Dobbs
John W. Black
Cumberland Township
George Anthony
Mt. Pleasant Township
Co. D. Kuhn
Huber Englebert
Straban
E. Frank Hess
Latimore Township
C. K. Anderson
Adams County
Charles W. Felix
Franklin Township
Leroy M. Winfrod
Littlestown
Clayton Shanebrook
Germany
Laura Myers
East Berlin
Jerome L. Smal
Conewago Township
Glen Griffin
Hamilton Township
43 Employers Sign NRA Pact
The following employers of New Oxford and vicinity have signed certificates of compliance pledging cooperation in President Roosevelt's campaign to boost wages, shorten hours and place unemployed at work. Names include F. & M. Bank, Acro Oil Co., N. O. Foundry Mfg. Co., 4-Square Filling Station, Smith & Overbaugh, John C. Myers, Clayton F. Smith, W. C. Herman, Ed. A. Lough, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Roosevelt
F. & M. Bank
Leon C. Smith
Acro Oil Co
N. O. Foundry Mfg. Co
E. F. Flickinger
J. C. Felty
C. N. Clark
John H. Wolf
Thos. D. O'Brien
G. C. Chronister
Chas. E. Myers
J. M. Hulick
Chester A. Gravatt
Clayton F. Smith
W. C. Herman
A. Lough
Wm. McC. Gilbert
Gas mains extended to Stock bungalow on Lincoln Heights
The city reports the extension of gas mains to the G. W. M. Stock bungalow on Lincoln Heights and connections to residences are in progress. Harry M. Miller of Lincolnway East is recovering at home after a ptomaine poisoning illness that confined him to bed and interrupted his stay in Caledonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. M. Stock
Lincoln Heights
Harry M. Miller
Lincolnway
Miller
Caledonia
J. L. Sheetz
John Miller
Center Square
Nelson Stauffer
Walkersville
John Sheetz
Columbus
Ohio
John S. Weaver
Hanover Street
Paul Weaver
Carmel
H. Y. Smith
Mabel Staub
W. High Street
Volace Lockfighter
Mary
York
O. A. Brashshears
Water Street
F. Russell Smiley
Gettysburg
Brown Eyed Betty at Moritz Schoolhouse
Otterbein Guild of the Balem United Brethren church presents Brown Eyed Betty at Moritz's schoolhouse New Chester road August 17 and 18 Admission 160 invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterbein Guild
The
Balem United Brethren Church
Moritz
New Chester Road
Church Services Plan for Upcoming Week
The church schedules Sunday school at 9 am with over 200 attendances last week and plans for a summer program. Worship begins at 10 16 am with a sermon by Rev George F E Little of Aspinwall. Cornerstone lay date moved to September first Sunday. church council meets next Tuesday evening August 15 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wineter
George Fe, Little
Aspinwall
Abbottstown East Berlin Lutheran Charge Sunday Services
The Rev. Paul Gladfelter reports no preaching this Sunday in the Abbottstown East Berlin charge. Sunday school will proceed. Divine services are set for August 20 with Abbottstown at 9 a.m. and East Berlin at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbottstown
East Berlin
New Chester Lutheran Charge Sermons Return Schedule
The Rev. J Harold Little will return to pulpit duties with services at Hampton at 10 o clock Sunday morning and at Heidlersburg at 8 o'clock Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Chester
New Oxford Methodist Church Bulletin
The Rev. R. B. Dysart, pastor, reports Sunday School at 9 am and worship at 7 pm. Superintendent Hager will lead. the pastor is on vacation and will not be present on Sunday August 20 and 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
New Oxford Reformed Church August Service Update
The Rev. H. E. Sheely, Pastor, announces no services during August. Sunday school will be held at the usual time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Oxford Reformed Church
H. E. Sheely
York Springs Lutheran Charge Sunday Services and Classes
York Springs Lutheran Charge lists Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and preaching at 10:00 a.m. in York Springs with a 1:30 a.m. Sunday school and 7:30 p.m. preaching in York Springs. Chestnut Grove offers Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Springs
Lower Bermudian
Chestnut Grove
New Oxford Keeps Pennant Hopes Alive with Weekend Wins
New Oxford won twice over the weekend to stay in the pennant race. Saturday they beat Biglerville 3 1 as Brownie Smith held the visitors and the offense fired. Sunday New Oxford totaled seventeen hits off Reck, with Bevenour and Trone each collecting three, Zeigler homering twice. Gettysburg hosts New Oxford next Sunday at Old Mull field in a key Adams County league contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Biglerville
Brownie” Smith
Reck
Zeigler
Gettysburg
Adams County League
Mull Field
Saturday's Results From McSherrystown Area Games
Scores show McSherrystown 6 over Bendersville 13 and Arendtsville 12 over Fairfield 4 with Cashtown 3 listened alongside Centennial 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McSherrystown
Bendersville
Centennial
Cashtown
Arendtsville
Fairfield
Saturday's Schedule Delivers Local High School Pairings
Reading shows New Oxford at Gettysburg Centennial at Cashtown McBherrystown facing Benderaville and Arendtsville versus Fairfield in Saturday matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Gettysburg
Centennial
Cashtown
McBherrystown
Benderaville
Arendtsville
Fairfield
Brownie Orndorff Dominates in No Hit No Run Victory
Brownie Orndorff, McSherrys town twirler, entered the hall of fame by pitching a no hit no run game against Benderaville at McSherrysetown on Saturday afternoon. McSherrystown won 6 to 0. Orndorff was famed for his pitching curves and control in the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie
Orndorff
McSherrys
Focal
Benderaville
McSherrysetown
McSherrystown
Inen
Local Society Notes Highlight Visits and Errands
The Rev. James B. Harvey of Pittsburgh spent several days with Mrs. John B. Weaver on Hanovey Street. Miss Helen Higinbothan, near town, returned after visiting Ocean City New Jersey. The venerable J. O. Bwarté of Lincolnway East recovered from illness and is about. Mrs. Georgia Kobler of Faust bought a Purnd Tudor sedula rya Woo Buperlot galage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Harvey
Pittsburgh
John B. Weaver
Hanovey Street
Helen Higinbothan
Apending Newselay
Ocean City
N. J
J. O. Bwarté
Colnway
East
Georgia Kobler
Lincolnway
Faust
Galage
Also Mentioned on This Page
P.O. S. of A
Francis Smith
Agnes Murren
McSherrystorm
Robert Berger
Nadine Rice
Tolchester
Arthur Alwine
Spring Grove
Percy Alwine
Berlin Junction
Howard Lefever
Bettington
West Virginia
Howard Carper
Howard, Jr
Raynold
Winchester
Virginia
W. Barr
William Dillman
Elmer Dillman
James Conrad and Sons
Richard
Robert
New York
A. P. Wagner
Emmitsburg
Mary Wagner
Pauline Mitchell
W. H. Carbaugh
Bradley Rhodes
Stewart Deardorff
Sons of Veterans
S. of W. Armory
South Peters Street
R. M. Straley
Linus G. Lawrence
Youngstown
Henry W. Swartzbaugh
Mary Bernetta
Martha Ida
Swartzbaugh
Alice Mumma
Granville Slaybaugh
Leo T. Brown
Cloyd Henry
E. W.W. Pope
Oxford
David Do Tar
Gettysbarm
James W. Barnitz
Fred Weaver
Hanover — Street
Bernell W. Parr
Albert Gebhart
Misery
W. H. Miller
Grace Noel
Emma Jane Gable
Lucinda Swartz
F. R. Gintzer
Yoowantown
New Oxford Lutheran Church
George Fe, Sheffer
M. A
D. Panter
W. L. Pet
Ccc
Dtedehes
Bunday
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