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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1938

Page

4

Deatrick Named Commander At Gettysburg Sons Camp

Gettysburg camp No. 112 Sons of Union Veterans votes to elect officers for next year at a semi monthly meeting in the G AR post room East Middle street. Nominees include H G Deatrick as commander and W Preston Hull junior vice commander with other posts filled by Clayton Myers William Mears Arthur Warman and George Black. Two new members Charles Trostle Homer Buohl elected and Memorial Day observance plans named.

Gettysburg Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War G.ar East Middle Street H. G. Deatrick Donald P. McPherson, Jr Charles D. Trostle Homer R. Buohl Sons of Veterans McPherson J. E. Snyder William L. Mears John D. Keith W. Preston Hull George P. Black

Curtains Burned In Gettysburg Home

Curtains and blinds in a dining room window at the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Rutter Gettysburg burned Saturday morning after 9 o clock A baby carriage near the window was scorched Mrs Rutter and a daughter were at the rear of the house when the fire started they found the curtains afire the children were not hurt Firemen estimated the damage at about 15 dollars and the couple had extinguished the blaze with water from the kitchen.

Lawrence Rutter Gettysburg Gettysburg Fire Company Rutter

Hunter fined $100 after illegal buck seized on car

Adams County Game Protector R. C. Anderson fined Elmer H. Crawford of York R. 3 one hundred dollars after a deer carcass was seized on Crawford's car near Flohr's church during a hunter check. Crawford claims it was a doe and that the head was torn. Investigators believe antlers were removed after the kill. Authorities probe eight more illegal deer killings in the South mountains since the season opened.

Adams County R. C. Anderson Elmer H. Crawford York R Crawford Lincoln Highway Flohr Anderson South Mountains

432 Rabbits Freed in Adams County Restocking Effort

County Game Protector R C Anderson began restocking Adams county after a heavy small game kill. He freed 432 Missouri cotton tails from the state game commission at Gettysburg on Monday. More shipments are planned. no kill figures yet for November.

Adams County R. C. Anderson Missouri Gettysburg Express State Game Commission Anderson

Haines and Gross File Campaign Costs

Harry N. Haines of Red Lion filed a campaign cost report showing $3 545.44 spent in his unsuccessful bid for re election as congressman from the York Adams Franklin district. Chester H. Gross, the Republican congressman elect, reported $1 400 in his campaign filings.

Harry N. Haines Red Lion York-Adams-Franklin York Chester H. Gross

Second Hand Toy Boom Boots Christmas Cheer Nationwide

Thousands of citizens participate in a nonmonetary toy industry that recycles discarded playthings each November and December. Volunteers repair repaint and dress dolls and repair rocking horses while police and firemen in larger towns work with Boy and Girl Scouts. Local groups provide toys and also Christmas baskets with candy nuts fruit and clothing for the needy.

America Santa Claus

Daughters Born to Baumgardner and Weimer Families

A daughter Susan Elizabeth was born Sunday evening at Warner hospital to Carl H. Baumgardner of Littlestown and his wife formerly Louella Snider of Gettysburg. A daughter Honor Elizabeth was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Weimer of Gettysburg at Warner hospital Monday morning.

Susan Elizabeth Warner Hospital Carl H. Baumgardner Littlestown

Red Cross Appeals for Warm Child Clothing

Cold weather drives Adams County Red Cross to appeal for donations of warm outgrown children’s coats underwear and shoes. Officials say only a small stock of second hand clothes remains and cannot meet daily requests from needy county residents.

Adams County the Red Cross

County Board Re-appointments Tied to Governors Last Act

Governor George H. Earle reappointed Adams county and other county boards of assistance on his Friday before Europe trip. Renewed are C A Wills Charles B Dougherty D C Jacobs F W Topper Mrs Mary McClean Mrs C A Bixter Miss Evelyn Althoff with Col J L Barton as executive director.

George H. Earle Europe Adams County C. A. Wills Fairfield Charles B. Dougherty Gettysburg D. C. Jacobs Arendtsville F. W. Topper McSherrystown Mary McClean C. A. Bixter New Oxford Evelyn Althoff Littlestown J. L. Barton Harrisburg Eagle Hotel

Haircuts Given to Paradise Protectory Boys Saturday

One hundred twenty one boys at the Paradise Protectory near Abbottstown received haircuts on Saturday. Visiting barbers listed include Ralph Bechtel Roger Shadle Dale Kopp Howard Brown Fred Weaver Francis Aumon A Kleffel Archie Lingg Jules Staub Gerard Staub F W Topper Sr F W Topper Jr Pius I Edward Topper George Rabin Francis Rabin Earl Haverstick and Guy Haverstick of nearby Abbottstown New Oxford McSherrys town Hanover.

Paradise Protectory Abbottstown Ralph Bechtel Roger Shadle Dale ‘Kopp Howard Brown Fred Weaver Francis Aumon A. J. Kleffel Archie Lingg Jules Staub Gerald Staub Hanover F. W. Topper F. W. Topper, Jr Pius I Edward Topper McSherrystown George Francis Rabin New Oxford Earl and Guy Haverstick

Classified Household Goods Summary

Readable fragments list kitchen ranges heaters heatvolas 5 breakfast sets studio couches electric washer bedroom dining room living room suites china closets dining room tables chairs buffets roll top desk end tables smoking stands nine congoleum rugs secretarial desk gas ranges floor lamps and related items.

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Hunter Buck Haines and Gross Farmers State Bank of Hanover Baltimore St., Hanover Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation THE Aero Oil CO NEW Oxford, Penna C. H. Baumgardner K. C Poist Studio Middle Street Benford’s Benford's L. Benforbe Isle Street Hanover, PA HU Mother Eoples Dad Rattlers Teether Hyzia Kodaks Williams Clarks Rexall Baltimore Leo A. Smith Chestnut St K. S. Hoffmeister New Oxford, Pa East Market Street Continental Square York, PA Dentler Bros Florida Groves Dentler’s Electric Shop Chambersburg ST Gettysburg, PA Arket St., York, PR Gies Core Fez Higinbotham Center Square New Oxford Locust ST Charles N.resh Baltimore Street Rhataday Geo. W. Wolf Mercure EE Ees Eng Ieee Moreira Ryn Hanover and Vicinity Eir Woney
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