Adams County Peach Crop Seen At 700000 Bushels
Adams county growers at Biglerville Thursday estimated the 1940 peach crop near 700000 bushels matching last year. Rain may boost fruit size while apples run about 70 percent of 1939 yields. Japanese beetle quarantine rules were discussed with new passes for fruit shipments and inspections to prevent infestation.
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Adams County
Biglerville Auditorium
T. Guyton
New Cumberland
United States
Fie
Japanese Beetle Control Service
Public Auction of 93 Acre Tyrone Township Farm and Household Goods
David C. March administrator and Lizzie M. Staub executor announce an August 30 1940 public sale in Adams County Pennsylvania. The auction includes a 93 acre Tyrone Township farm with main dwelling and outbuildings plus timberland and creek frontage along with select household items. Terms will be revealed at sale by Keith Bigham Markley Esqs. Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
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Sarah Emma Staub
Butler Township
Adams County
Pennsylvania
Orphans' Court
Lizzie M. Staub
Tyrone Township
Sharrer’s
New Chester
Hampton
Big Conewago Creek
D. H. Sharrer
Roy Taylor
Edgar H. Houser
Bert R. Feeser
Calvin A. Greenawalt
Paul O. McIntyre
David C. March
Keith, Bigham
Littlestown Bank Sues Wolf in Berwick Township Ejectment
The Littlestown National Bank filed an ejectment action Wednesday afternoon in Berwick Township seeking possession of a property the defendant Washington Wolf occupies. The bank claims title and ownership of the Berwick Township property.
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Littlestown National Bank
Washington Wolf
Berwick Township
Lee M. Hartman
Birth Announcement for Darlene Marie Taylor
Mr and Mrs Clair Taylor of Arendtsville announce the birth of a daughter named Darlene Marie at Warner Hospital on Thursday evening.
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Clair Taylor
Arendtsville
Darlene Marie
Warner Hospital
Reverend killed in York train crash near camp group
The Rev Robert L Gill 27 of Westfield NJ was killed and six campers were injured when a freight train struck their sedan at a Lincoln Highway crossing near York. Grace Landis 15 suffered minor injuries. other boys named were David Main 12 Richard Hegwald 11 Bruce Davis 13 and Neil Brohm 12. Gill had been counselor at Greenwood Hills boys camp.
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Robert L. Gill
Westfield
New Jersey
York
Mr Gill
Fayetteville
Western Maryland
Lincoln Highway
Mr. Gill
North Jersey
Grace Landis
George M. Landis
David Main
Maplewood
Richard Hegwald
Bruce Davis
Kenilworth
Neil Brohm
Jersey City
Greenwood Hills
Greenwood
Gettysburg Man Faces Count After Mishap
Thomas J. Myrick of Gettysburg is charged by Officer Still with permitting the driver of his car to leave the scene of an accident before Justice of the Peace William Dash. Myrick and a companion were taken into custody near Carlisle after collisions with several parked cars. John David Sentz of Key West Florida, formerly of Gettysburg, is charged with reckless driving and failing to stop. Myrick paid 25 dollars in fines and costs while Sentz paid 40 dollars.
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Thomas J. Myrick
Gettysburg
Carlisle
Justice of the Peace
William Dash
Myrick
Gettysburg-Carlisle
John David Sentz
Key West
Florida
Sentz
Justice Dosh
Judge Grants Writ In Custody Action
Judge W C Sheely granted a writ of habeas corpus in a custody case filed by Mildred Sophia Bryson ex wife of Dr Fred B Bryson of Gettysburg. The petition seeks custody of Barbara Ann eight and Fredericka Bryson four stating she is employed and able to provide a home in Philadelphia.
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W. C. Sheely
Lee M. Hartman
Mildred Sophia Bryson
Fred B. Bryson
Gettysburg
Barbara Ann
Fredericka Bryson
Court Sets Hearing for Custody Dispute On August 30
The court fixed 10 o'clock on Friday morning August 30 for a hearing in the custody case involving the mother seeking custody of her children.
Classified ads promise results for readers and sellers
Local classifieds urge readers to place ads to reach buyers quickly. The notice highlights affordable rates and quick turnaround, calling on individuals and businesses to advertise everything from services to items for sale.
Estate Bond Filed in Humbert Estate
The administration bond for Wesley P. Humbert of Germany township was filed Wednesday at the register and recorder's office by Edna L. Yetton the administratrix daughter. The estate is valued at about $5660.
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Wesley P. Humbert
Germany Township
Office of the Register
Court House
Edna L. Yetton
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Arendtsville Laboratory
Martin A. Linde
Chambersburg
John S Rice
Hershey
Harvey B. Raffensperger
Pennsylvania State Horticultural Society
Adams
Appalachian Apples, Inc
Appalachian Apples
Y Diclusive Ladies Shops
Baltimore St
Hanover, Pa
Faber 'S
Hanover
Sea Foods
Haines
Emmitsburg
Brady & McCadden
E. ChestNut St
Leo A. Smith
Chestnut St
Eve Glass
VUE
A. m
Dr. Balcom
Optometrist
Holliday Market
Montgomery Ward
Frederick St
Stenger Music House
Baltimore St. Hanover
G. E
Zenith
Philco Radios
Guy A. F. Hoke
Abbottstown, Pa
United School OF Welding Cor
Walnut & York Sts
E. H. Walter
Nat'l] Bank 10
Center Square
Jake Bealing’s Restaurant
Hanover Life-Cap
Walnut ST
Five Points
B. & B. Salvage
Locust St
J. H. Dutter
Oxford, Pa
Gilbert
Chambersburg St
New Oxford, PA
SurTaerr
Britcher & Bender Drug Store
Rupp’s Grocery
Carlisle ST
Brown’s
New Oxford
Abbottstown and
Hanover Hardware CO
Gobet
Lou
Ari
Lester M. Jacobs
Gaution
Frigidaire
The
General Motors
Refrigerator
Motor Car Industries
Waltersdorf Furniture Company
Baltimore Street
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