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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1932

Page

6

Adams County campaigns report after filing accounts

The Adams County Democratic and Republican committees filed campaign accounts, listing totals for candidates Adams, Clippinger, Hartman and Rice. Highlights show $1,896.54 for the Republican committee and $1,402.88 for state senator elect Rice, with various contributions and expenditures noted. A separate item recalls a missing person case from 1929 involving Marvin Kohlbus.

Bene County Masor Palmer Walter Snyder Treas Cann Adams Democratic County Committee Hartman Br A M. Hartman Gettysburg Adams County Democratic Committee Clippinger Greencastle Adams-Franklin John Rice Arendtsville Republican

Christmas Call Issued By State

Pennsylvania undertakes a campaign to bring wandering unemployed men women and boys home for Christmas with help from Governor Pinchot and a coalition of agencies. The effort funds transportation if needed and urges families to reconnect, aiming to curb crime and hunger among missing youths.

Pennsylvania Pinchot Philadelphia Missing Persons Bureau of Police Travelers’ Aid Society

Excusable Folly at Christmas Echoed by Magazine

The piece argues that Christmas folly in gift giving is universal and harmless, noting that true wisdom would deprive joy and unnecessary spending. It suggests the festive spirit thrives on generous, even if trivial, presents.

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Jiertanna Couples Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Harmon Spence and Mr and Mrs Luther Wetzel marked twenty five years of marriage with a Wednesday evening gathering at the Wetzel home in Orrtanna Mrs Spence formerly Ruth Wetzel and Mrs Wetzel formerly Clara Baltzley both of Orrtanna The couple were wed December 7 1907 at Zion Lutheran parsonage Fairfield Rev C L Ritter officiating Attendees included C N Lightner Dale Wetzel Paul Kermit John Wetzel and Ruby Mickley Refreshments were served in informal style.

Harmon Spence Luther Wetzel Wetzel Orrianna R. 1 Zion Lutheran Church Fairfield C. L. Ritter Spence Ruth A. Wetzel John M Anna M. Wetzel Clara Anna Baltzley Samuel L Harriet N. Baltzley Orrtanna C. N. Lightner Dale Wetzl Paul, Kermit John Wetzel Ruby Mickley

Haines Opposes Tax on Canned Goods in Sales Plan

Congressman Harry J. Haines of Red Lion led opposition to including canned foods in a new sales tax, arguing it is a life necessity and would hurt the local industry. He urged excluding wearing apparel, mechanic tools, and farm implements from taxation.

Harry J. Haines Red Lion York- Adams-Franklin Haines

York man dies after railroad pole injury in Baltimore

Cleveland Hoffman, 47, of York, was fatally injured Thursday morning while helping Sac remove a telephone pole along Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at Fulton Junction Baltimore. He died in St Joseph Hospital Baltimore from a fractured pelvis and internal injuries.

Cleveland Hoffman York Sac Pennsylvania Railroad Company Fulton Junction Baltimore Hoffman St. Joseph's Hospital

Erect Signs at Cross Keys Warn Drivers

The state highway department placed four large signs at Cross Keys to warn motorists of past accidents. Each six by eight foot sign features a bold black X on white, positioned 300 feet from the intersection to reflect headlight glare and provide day and night warning. Gettysburg highway patrolmen support the safety measure.

State Highway Department Cross Keys Gettysburg

Signs to reduce hazard at Cross Keys intersection

The Hanover Chamber of Commerce and the Gettysburg Motor Club pushed a campaign for highway action at the Cross Keys crossing. Miss Marcella Walter of Biglerville has contracted chicken pox.

Hanover Chama of Commerce Dettysburg’ Motor Club Highway Department Marcella Walter Martin Walter Biglerville

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