Hangs Self In Loft Of Barn
Albert S. Arndt age 44 a World War veteran and furniture factory worker was found hanging in the loft of a barn behind his home. Coroner Dr C G Crist ruled death by self action. Arndt a York native had lived in Gettysburg since 1913 and served in the U S Army overseas 11 months. He leaves two sons aged 13 and in addition to a widow Verna Wisler Arndt. He was a member of the American Legion Gettysburg Post 202 and St James Lutheran Church.
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Albert S. Arndt
C. G. Crist
Adams County Coronier
Arndt
York
Gettysburg
R. W. Wentz
United States Army
American Legion
St. James Lutheran Church
Walter J
Mary Ida (Sheaffer) Arndt
Verna Wisler
Robert Elwood
Richard Leroy
York siblings mourn three with services set
An obituary notes the death of a nine year old boy from York, an adopted son and his two brothers Walter Arndt Sites and Adam Arndt, along with a sister Mrs. Car Bear. Funeral services will be at Bender funeral home Monday at 2 pm with Rev Ralph R Gresh of St James church officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen cemetery.
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Walter Arndt Sites
York
Adam Arndt
Car Bear
Near
Bender Funeral Home
Ralph R Gresh
St. James Church
Evergreen Cemetery
East Berlin Leads Red Cross Roll Call Return
District No. 5 reports a dramatic rise with 172 members and 245.70 dollars, more than doubling last year’s 76 members and 89.25. East Berlin borough contributes 54 members and 79.05 plus a 5 donation from the Lions club, while Abbotts town 21, Berwick township 27, Hampton 10, Hamilton township 18, Reading township 42 join in. Gentzler leads a helper team including Betty Butt, Helen Sinner, Ruth Zeigler, Dolly McIntyre and others.
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Red Cross
East Berlin
Chas. L. Gentzler
Abbottstowns
Berwick Township
East Berlin Borough
Hampton
Hamilton Township
Reading Township
East Berlin Lions Club
Gentzler
Betty Butt
Helen Sinner
Ruth Zeigler
Dolly McIntyre
Arlene Mummert
Loretta Chronister
Alma Miller
Mrs. H. B. Grim
Charles Auchey
Charles Brothers
Jesse Gentzler
Mervin Myers
John Wisler
Charles Gentzler
Anna Hoffeins
June Leib
John W Brehm Promoted to Corporal in Army Service
John W Brehm promoted to corporal in Company B 3rd Ordinance Training Battalion Aberdeen Proving Ground. He is a Gettysburg College graduate and will serve as supply clerk in his new Army role.
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John G. Brehm
John W. Brehm
Gettysburg
3Rd Ordinance Training Battalion
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Brehm
Gettysburg College
Army
Dies Suddenly From Indigestion in Littlestown
Clarence B. Souders 45 year old coal dealer of Littlestown died at his East King Street home Saturday at 3 AM from acute indigestion. A veteran of World War I, he served in Panama and the Canal Zone and was a past commander of the John W. Ocker post American Legion. He leaves a widow Margaret Crouse and five siblings. A private service will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at J. W. Little and Son funeral home with interment in the church cemetery. Friends may call Monday 7 to 9 PM.
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Clarence B. Souders
Littlestown
East King Street
John B
Ella Souders
Mid-West
American Legion
John W. Ocker
Army
Panama
Coast Artillery
Canal Zone
Margaret Crouse
J. W. Little and Son
Elwood Bair
County approves $13 699 for Adams roads and bridges
Auditor General IF Clair Ross on Friday approved requisitions totaling $13 699.03 in regular semi annual payments of state aid for the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges in 19 second class townships in Adams county. The payments due December 1 are part of $913 350 approved for distribution in 1 304 townships across 66 counties. Remaining requisitions totaling $147 149 for the other 203 townships are still to be approved as the department temporarily delays the payments.
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Auditor General
IF. Clair Ross
Adams County
County highway payments announced for Lancaster York Berks
The latest disbursement totals show Lancaster county receiving 38103 dollars, York 36082 dollars, and Berks 31659 dollars. Adams county is allotted 13699 dollars. The allocations are pending data review as required by law.
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Lancaster County
York County
Berks County
Adams
New England New Year Gift Book Ties Faith and Comfort
Old Time New England took New Year seriousness as shown by a 1702 publication from Richard Standfast titled A New Year s Gift for Painting Souls. The work offers cordial comforts through 16 questions and objections and invites doubting Christians to Christ.
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New England
Richard Standfast
Minor collision reported near Bigerville involving car and truck
A car operated by Earl F. Smith Carlisle R. 2 and a truck owned by Paul Plank Gettysburg R. D. were involved in a minor crash about 6 o'clock Thursday evening. No one was injured and damage was slight.
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Earl F. Smith
Carlisle R. 2
Paul Plank
Gettysburg R. D
Biglerville
Christmas Decorations Carry Deep Theological Meaning
An editor explains the symbolic meaning of holly yew and laurel in Christmas decor. The piece notes holly’s prickles and berries recall Jesus life and blood, yew’s plain bark and evergreen habit urge sincere faith and fruitful works, and laurel signifies victory through Christ. Emmitsburg hosts a one day retreat with Mass, talks by Rev. Michael J. Maher S.J., and a closing Benediction.
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Jesus
Christ
Michael J. Maher
S.J
Woodstock College
Woodstock
Maryland
Father Maher
Day of Recollection Held by Conewago Deanery at St Josephs
The second annual Day of Recollection by the Conewago Deanery of the National Council of Catholic Women took place Sunday at St Josephs Academy McSherrystown with 138 women participating. Delegates from eight Conewago parishes attended along with members from the Hanover Deanery.
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Conewago
National Council
Adams County Tax Revision Board to Hear Appeals
Adams County Commissioners will sit at the Gettysburg courthouse on December 17 1941 from 930 AM to 400 PM to review values set by Assessors and hear appeals for all boroughs and townships in Adams County. Attest: Clerk C Arthur Brame.
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Adama County
Court House
Gettysburg
General Assembly of Pennsylvania
Adams County
Geo. P. Taylor
J. Arthur Boyd
E. C. McDannell
C. Arthur Brame
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Cumberland
Franklin
Germany Saeegace Serceses Eoone
Hamilton Cure
Highland
Huntington Latimore
Liberty
Menallen
Mt. Joy Mt. Pleasant
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Rae
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Tyrone
Union
England
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York, Pa
Emmitsburg
West Market St
Hollywood Beauty Salon
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Hollywood
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Murphy Electric Co
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Carlisle and
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Penna
Dial
Altman’s Cash Feed Store
Altman
Pine Street
Star Brand
Star Brands
Martin's Shoe Store
Carlisle Street
Geisler Furniture CO
West King Street
Littlestown, PA
Coffman-Fisher Co
Toyland and Girtland
Wood Body Farm Wagons
Scooters
Roadmaster Bicycles
Gilbert Erector
Lincoln
Tinker Toys
Scooter Bikes
Gang Bell Toys
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Rock Flinch
Dr. Kits
Essley
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Diplomat
Quality Horseman Dolls
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