Christmas Card’s Origin Tied to a Network of Friends
The first Christmas card was designed in 1846 by J. C. Horsley for Sir Henry Cole who wanted a greeting for a thousand friends. Initial cards showed a jolly family at a dinner table and triggered temperance protests. Lithographed cards followed later with simple seasonal phrases and generic imagery before America adopted the custom.
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J. C. Horsley
Royal Academy of London
Sir Henry Cole
Sir Cole
England
America
Former Pastors Banquet Marks Gettysburg Anniversary
The Gettysburg Methodist church hosted Former Pastors Night celebrating 125 years of Methodism in Gettysburg. Attendees included Rev R S Oyler of Grace Church York, former Gettysburg-New Oxford pastor 1913-17, and Mrs George M Glenn State College widow of Rev Glenn who served 1896-1899, with her three sons Dr John Glenn, Dean George Glenn, and Randolph Glenn. Also present were Rev L Dow Ott and Mrs F H Brunet ter among others who sent greeting letters.
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Gettysburg Methodist Church
Gettysburg
R. S. Oyler
Grace Church
York
Gettysburg-New Oxford
George M. Glenn
State College
Glenn
John Glenn
Gettysburg College
George Glenn
Harrisburg Academy
Randolph Glenn
Mechanicsburg
Property Transfers in Oxford Township
Rodyna T and Magdalen Grove of Oxford township sold to Harvey A and Ada H Rupp of Hanover a property in Oxford township as transfer records show.
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Rodyna T
Magdalen Grove
Oxford Township
Harvey A
Ada H. Rupp
Hanover
Screen romances shattered by bingo in Hollywood satire
Anne Corio, queen of burlesque, debunks screen love as phony and funded by bingo and freebies. She argues audiences prefer home bridge to “press-agent love” and previews her article for the American Weekly Magazine edition dated December 15.
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Anne Corio
Love
John Q
Miss Corio
American Weekly
New York Journal-American
Seck Bids on Mail Routes in County
The Postoffice department invites bids in Washington on January 28 1941 for carrying mail on star routes in Pennsylvania for four years. Adams York counties include routes from Gettysburg to Carlisle and Hanover to York. bonds and present pay listed. Contractors must be bona fide residents of the route area and bids due March 11 1941.
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Seck
Postoffice Department
Washington
Pennsylvania
Adams
York Coun
Gettysburg
Biglerville
Flora Dale
Bendersville
Aspers
Gardners
Idaville
Goodyear
Mount Holly Springs
Carlisle
Seven Stars
McKnightstown
Cashtown
Orrtanna
Fairfield
Iron Springs
Hampton
East Berlin
Abbottstown
Hanover
York Railroad Station
Spring Grove
Littlestown
Taneytown
Maryland
Meat Suggestions That Look Like a Million
Quick budget friendly options offer high impact meals. Choices include economical cuts such as chuck roast and ground beef paired with pantry staples for rich flavor. Seasonal roasts and bulk poultry provide versatile, crowd pleasing dinners without overspending.
Seth Gordon to Address Adams County Sportsmen
The December Adams County Fish and Game Association meeting moved from December 13 to December 20. Seth Gordon, executive director of the State Game Commission, is expected as guest speaker. The event proceeds at the officers' club of CCC Camp No 1 in Gettysburg with refreshments.
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Adams County Fish and Game Association
Seth Gordon
State Game Commission
Officers’ Club
C.C.C
Hunter Found After Night Lost in Mountain Snow
John A. Miller of near East Berlin wandered the Center County mountains after losing his way during a deer hunt. He survived with a few figs and a small fire, building a rude shelter, while his companions and state police conducted a thorough all night search. Miller, a Hartman's School teacher, was reunited with his party at noon Sunday with the deer he had dragged for miles. His wife is Kathleen Leib, daughter of Arthur Leib of East Berlin.
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John A. Miller
Thomasville
Spring Grove
Center County
Miller
Hartman
East Berlin
Ralph Roth
Thomas Ural
William F. Myers
Harry C. Trimmer
Earl Alwine
Lyman Stambaugh
Jesse Zeigler
Kathleen Leib
Arthur Leib
Edgegrove Parish Meeting Notes and Tractor Incident
Joseph Smith Jr broke his wrist when a tractor backfired while he attempted to crank it on the Conewago Chapel farm. The Conewago Chapel Parish Council met in the school hall with Very Rev. John F. O'Donnell opening in prayer and Miss Margaret Smith presiding.
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Joseph Smith
Harry Smith
Conewago Chapel
John F. O'Donnell
Margaret Smith
Gerald Smith
St. Joseph's Academy
Father O'Donnell
Frederick O'Conner
Woodstock College
Marcelline
Will and estate notices from Gettysburg court
The will of Mrs. Ida D. Ross of Gettysburg is on file with Register Winfield G. Horner for an estate valued at about 2,400 including real estate and personal property. Executors are Amy R. Ross A Isabell Ross and Edwin D. Ross. An administration bond for Annie E Rutherford Franklin township is filed by Ethel B. Rife Gettysburg R 3 as administratrix. Estate about 1,900 in personal property.
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Ida D. Ross
Gettysburg
Winfield G. Horner
Court House
Amy R. Ross
A. Isabell Ross
Edwin D. Ross
Annie E. Rutherford
Franklin Township
Ethel B. Rife
Gettysburg R
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Cristmas
Santa Claus
Lieved
Lon
Don
J. F. D. Bowersox
Carlisle St
Hanover, Pa
J. H. Duttera
Lincolnway West
New Oxford
Bingo
Spinet
Maxes
Getter
J. H. Troup
Booth Market Square
Harrisburg
Post Office Department
Beck
Red
York St
Arwin
Sampson
Unity
Seiberling
TION
Fleet-Wing
Super Service
Santa
York-Adams Electrical
Edgegrove
Farmers & Merchants’ Bank
NEW
Oxford
Murphy
General Electric
Schick and
Cor
Carlisle & Chestnut Sts
Sunbeam Mixmaster
Hamilton Beach
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