V-J Day Surplus Gift To Adams County Library
Announcement at the library association annual meeting in Gettysburg reported a gift of 843.82 from the 1846 V J Day celebration committee to the Adams County Free Library, designated as a war memorial by the library board. The surplus follows 245.67 given to the County Honor Roll committee for the court house display. New directors were elected and the board reorganizes December 2.
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Adams County Free Library Association
The
Library Association
Gettysburg
E. Lewars
Lirary Board
Lirary
D. EB. Winebrenner
New Oxford
Lloyd E. Crouse
Littlestown
Wilmer E. Bream
Biglerville
Loyola Keffer
McSherrystown
C. D. Krout
East Berlin
Anna Farran
Library marks progress amid move and growth at anniversary
The library, after a four year milestone, reports year end loans totaling 99 879 with 79 529 through school stations despite six week closure. Directors confirm jail purchase and a 9 000 loan. New county librarian Julie Sawyer to start January 1, and staff note budget cuts from location change and 2 000 worn volumes withdrawn.
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Lewars
Miss Farran
Miss Far
Donahd M. Swope
Board of
J. Floyd Slay
Baugh
Herbert H Schmidt
Shorunian
Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary
Harvey D Hoover
Doghs
George E. Sheffer
New Oxford
Kenneth L. Smoke
Julhian Sawyer
Lithestown
Washington, DC
Two Arrested in York County for Motor Code Violations
State police report two arrests in York County for motor code violations. Named individuals include Allura Smith of Gettysburg and Oscar Grover of Abbottstown for improper passing and stop sign offenses.
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York County
Allura 5
Smith
Gettysburg
Oscar R. Grover
Abbottstown R
Snow Interference On Television Screens Described
The article explains that certain visual interferences on televisions appear as static or snow and resemble the grainy pattern seen when the picture breaks up. It notes viewers may experience this during signal loss or weak reception.
Bethlehem Star Puzzles Science and Faith Again
The Star of Bethlehem inspires renewed joy in Christendom as scientists question natural explanations and historians seek historic evidence for Jesus of Nazareth. Despite debates over astronomy and historicity, believers reembrace the manger’s message and the star’s mystery.
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Christendom
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Astrelmwimnes
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus
Fragmentary Quote on Light Against Tyranny
The readable fragment speaks of light conquering tyranny and evil men and enduring through darkness. It echoes themes of hope, peace, and resilience in the face of oppression. The excerpt lacks concrete names, places, events, or dates.
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Helen Hafer
York ST
Hanover, PA
New Central Hotel
Center Square
Hanover
John S. Teeter and Sons, Inc
Ettysbueg
Dozer
Leeter
New York
Stambaugh Auto Parts
Walnut St
Dial
Iday L
Sunbeam Mixmasters
Toastmaster Toasters
Westinghouse Radios
Sunbeam Iron Masters
Universal Coffeematics
Telectron
Universal Electric Mixers
Handyhot Electric Irons
Adams County Electric Appliance Company
East Water Street
Gettysburg, Pa
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High Power
Woolrich
Arctics
American Flyer
Hafner & Schilling
Gettysburg News and Sporting Goods
Chambersburg St
Bethlehem’s
Brady & McCadden
Chestnut St
Hostetter Supply CO
Hokes Mill Road
West Market Street
Gcbt
TecheCees
Smith’s Drug Store
Smartantas
Whitman’s
Broadway
Santa
Berkshire House
N. O. Sixers
Chambersburg
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