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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

16

One Man Burned To Death In Shack Fire Near Blue Ridge Summit

Ed A. Pop Sprankle aged 52 of Washington Township Franklin County was found dead in the debris of a one room shack after a fire near Blue Ridge Summit. Another man, Lewis E Ferguson age 33, was held for questioning by state police. Firefighters and authorities tied the blaze to a stove explosion and reported Ferguson had been living with Sprankle recently.

Blue Ge Summit Cmpanion Franklin County Chamraburg Edi A Pop” Sprankle Ofshington Township Franklin Nty Blue Ridge John H. Burke Chambersburg Lewis E Red" Ferguson S. D. Shull Route 16 Routerville Blue Ridge Summit Moatz Burbee Montz Harry McClain McClain Moats Burke Ferguson Barre Haven L. Murdorf Sprankle Wasnesborn Fred Harvey Morrow Highheld Morrows

Unknown Motorist Strikes Power Pole in Hanover Crossing

State police traced ownership via license plate after an abandoned car struck a power pole on the Hanover Cross Kesseagh road. The car was northbound and left turning into the road, leaving the pole badly splintered and air broken off. Estimated damage about $250 to $100. The investigation continues.

Gettys Crawford Hanover Ponce Kesseaghwas Acd

Court Date Set After Aper Thain Case Brief

An unknown matter progresses to a court date with a preliminary hearing indicated. Details are unclear due to fragmentary text but involve a legal action and scheduled Friday appearance. Named parties or organizations are not identifiable from the readable portion.

Generator Starter Ignition and Magneto Service Ad

A Hanover Pennsylvania service ad for generator starter ignition and magneto work at 107 F Walnut Street, contact number 1163 to schedule repairs or consult on electrical equipment.

F. Walnut St Dial Hanover, PA

Man Held After Guilty Plea Before Justice of the Peace

An intoxicated man received a guilty plea before Justice of the Peace John H Baschora and was held for court. He was remanded to jail in default of $600 bail.

Ing Justice of the Peace John H. Baschora Hrwa

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