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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1932

Page

26

Leighton Taylor Spends $2530.06 in Campaign Expenses

Leighton C. Taylor of Bendersville ran as a Republican in the Adams York Franklin district and filed an expense report with clerk Clayton F. Palmer. He acknowledged $1000 in contributions and gave $500 to each of three county committees, with the rest toward advertising traveling expenses and workers. no unpaid bills were left.

Leighton C. Taylor Bendersville Adams-York- Franklin Clayton F. Palmer Taylor

Shepherds and Wise Men in the Nativity Story

The article notes the biblical puzzle of whether shepherds who visited Jesus differ from the magi who followed the star. It cites Matthew for the magi and Luke for the shepherds, while Mark and John mention neither group.

Jesus Matthew Luke Mark John

Sheriff Sale of 30 Acre Mt Joy Ger many Tract Gettysburg Pa

A writ of fieri facias directs public sale of a 30 acre Mt Joy and Germany township tract in Adams County Pa. The land, with a small stable, is described with boundaries to Joseph Plunkett Allen Eckenrode and Emory Gitt. Sale set for December 17 at 2 pm at the Gettysburg Court House. Ten percent payment required at sale. failure triggers resale. Property owned by H J Spalding. Sheriff John C Wible conducts sale. office in Gettysburg. Notice dated November 18 1932.

Court of Common Pleas Adams County Court House Gettysburg Mt. Joy Germany Pennsylvania Joseph Plunkett Allen Eckenrode Emory Gitt H. J. Spalding John C. Wible

Littlestown Real Estate Sale Listing in Sheriff Proceedings

In Littlestown borough county Pa a tract of land rear of West King Street with a stable cattle shed and other oat h buildings occupies about one acre adjoining Mrs Edward Duttera W H Wisotzkey Jacob Keefer Harry Weaver Frank Bowets and others property of H J Spalding Sheriff John C Wible conducted as sheriff sale proceedings

Court of Common Pleas Adams County Court House Gettysburg Littlestown West King Street Edward Duttera W. H. Wisotzkey Jacob Keefer Harry Weaver Frank Bowe Ts H. J. Spalding John C. Wible

Public Sale Notice for Butler Adams Land Tract

Facias issued from the Court to public sale on Saturday November tenth in Butler Township Adams County Pennsylvania. The tract covers about three acres with a two and one half story frame house chicken house and outbuildings. Bounded north by R B Myers south by Rev D T Koser east by Rev D T Koser and west by Edward Baker and others. Sold by JoslJ C Wible Sheriff Gettysburg November 16 1932. Ten percent of all sales by the sheriff.

Court of Common Pleas Adams County Court House Gettysburg Butler County of Adams Eee R. B. Myers D. T. Koser Edward Baker M. E. Funt Joslj C. Wible

Notice to Set Aside Estate in Adams County Orphans Court

Annie Naylor surviving spouse of Jacob H. Naylor filed in Adams A County Orphans Court a petition to set apart 5000.00 of decedent estate. An appraisal was confirmed nisi and will become absolute December 19 unless exceptions are filed. Personal property appraised at 436.00 and real estate at 246.00.

Annie

Prefers Death To Operation In York Man Kills Self

Murray E Diehl forty four year old railroad brakeman committed suicide Thursday afternoon in his garage by hanging himself with a rope in a personal crisis over an impending operation. He left behind wife Mary and six children including George in Hawaii. The death certificate cites strangulation by hanging.

Murray E. Diehl York Paul Diehl Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Mt Pleasant Supervisors Move Monthly Meetings

Beginning next month the Mt Pleasant board of supervisors will hold their monthly meetings at the fire engine house in Bonneauville. For eight or ten years the supervisors have met at the Mt Rock fire engine house. The board meets the last Saturday of each month.

Mt. Pleasant

Sixty King Street Property Seized in Littlestown Sheriff's Sale

In pursuance of a writ of fiery the property at 145 West King Street Littlestown Adams County Pa is described as a brick house with outbuildings. It is bounded north by a public alley south by West King Street east by land of William Nau and west by Clayton Fink and others. Seized and taken in execution as the property of John L Robinson and Mary H Robinson to be sold by the sheriff.

Court of Common Pleas Adams County Court House Gettysburg Littlestown West King Street West King Street William Nau Clayton Fink John L. Robinson Mary H. Robinson John C. Wible

Early Shopping Advised for Christmas Mail

Postmaster Ralph Miller urged New Oxford residents to mail Christmas packages and cards early to ensure delivery by Christmas Day. He noted a peak in mail volume, advised two weeks to ten days for parcel post, and stressed secure packing, clear fragile and perishable markings, complete addresses, and use of special delivery for speed. Rural delivery will be suspended on Christmas Day and December 26, with special deliveries still distributed.

Ralph Miller New Oxford Miller

Lincoln highway widening to start in three York area contracts

York Engineering and Construction Company will begin widening the Lincoln highway at East York Hallam and Wrightsville this week. Financed by federal aid to be used before July 1 the project will be rushed with no delay. Labor will be supplied by the York County Relief Board.

East York Hallam Wrightsville York Engineering and Construction Company York County Relief Board

Harrisburg Man Charged With Truck Arson Near Newman's Hill

Raymond S. Eberly of Harrisburg faced arson charges after a fire destroyed a truck and household goods at W. D. Pine lodge on the Lincoln highway near Newman's hill on July 16. Bail set at 1200, with investigations led by Trooper Edward S. Bouse for the New York insurance firm.

W. D. Pine Lodge Lincoln Highway Newman's Hill Raymond S. Eberly Harrisburg Eberly Justice of the Peace John C. Shearer Sun Underwriters New York City Clayton F. Palmer Edward S. Bouse Bureau of Fire Prevention New York Insurance Company

Under the Mistletoe Clarifies Marion Jack Sighting

Marion Jack faints at a holiday gathering and is described as near sighted. The note suggests that difficulty seeing under the mistletoe does not prove an eye problem, offering a light anecdotal explanation of the incident.

Marion Jack Myrtle

Happy recipient enjoys cash Christmas present at January sale

A cheerful recipient receives a cash Christmas present promising festive shopping. The piece highlights January sale counters and the fun expected from spending the gift.

Happy

Helps Her Husband From Burning Home

Mr Samuel Shultz and his wife Mrs Shultz escaped a two story Hilltown fire that began from an overheated stove. Samuel Shultz, ill and in bed on the second floor, crawled from a window after stairs burned away. Mrs Shultz lowered him to a porch roof and a ladder brought him to the ground. Firefighters from Cashtown found little was saved. Loss about 2000 dollars with partial insurance. cellar stored produce and meat lost or saved.

Samuel Shultz Hilltown Mr. Shultz

Keeps Candles From Dripping Guide

A simple tip to prevent candle wax drips by inserting a pin beside the wick. The pin holds the wick upright, promotes longer steady burning, and helps keep decorations and tablecloths grease free.

Night With Mr and Mrs Jack Dear Dorff

A social item notes an evening gathering in honor of Mr and Mrs Jack Dear Dorff. The brief mentions their hosting role and attendees from the local community.

Mr. and Mrs Jack Deardorff

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