McSherrystown Council OKs New Streets and Alley
At December session the McSherrystown council ordained Fourth Street Extended and Fifth Street Extended both 722 feet southeast from South Street and Cannon Alley 73835 feet from Fourth Street. The borough also made bond payments reducing Sewer Bond No. 8 principal to $25,000 with $1,067.50 left in the sinking fund. Bills totaled $872.49. cash balance after payments was $1,701.18 with receipts of $2,400.22 for the month and total monthly receipts $385.57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McSherrystown
Fourth Street
South Street
Fifth Street
Council
Melvin P. Noel
D. Hemler
Robert E. Hart
Treasury
Snow Plows Begin Work Across County Lines
The state highway department activated cinder crews and snow plow operators Saturday to clear streets for the season. Superintendent J William Kendlehart Jr said crews started about 4 a.m. spreading cinders on hills curves intersections and rail crossing approaches. First plows went out around 7 a.m. and by 9 30 a.m. five graders and nine plow equipped trucks were operating on county highways as mixed snow sleet changed to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
J. William Kendlehart, Jr
Community Paper Gift Idea Cited for Christmas
The article suggests sending the old home community paper to a relative or friend as a thoughtful Christmas gift. It promotes preserving local history and sharing familiar news during the holiday season.
Conewago NCCW Council Meets with Card Party Planned
The Conewago Parish NCCW council met in the school hall chaired by Mrs. Guy Smith. The Very Rev John F O'Donnell opened with prayer and reports followed. A card party for the church was planned for January 28 and 44 members attended the Day of Recollection on November 30. A Christmas box was planned for Paradise Protectory and funds for kitchen equipment were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conewago Parish
Guy Smith
John F. O'Donnell
Gerald Smith
St. Joseph's Academy
St. Francis Xavier Parish
Gettysburg
Paradise Protectory
Son of local man moved to unannounced WW2 destination
William Ensor reports his son Private First Class Morris L. Ensor of the 71st anti aircraft regiment was moved fifteen minutes after war began to an unannounced location at Fort Story Virginia. Mail to Morris should go to the Fort Story address and will be forwarded by the War Department. His furlough planned for New Year’s was canceled due to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ensor
Morris L. Ensor
71St Regiment
Fort Story
Morris
War Department
Ensor
Clarence McCoy
Hanover R. D
Wm. Ensor
Daniel Hartzell
Joseph Fitzgerald
Anniversary Celebration for Howard and 46th Wedding Anniversary
A surprise party was held Saturday evening in honor of a couple's 46th wedding anniversary with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Howard Treiber and many relatives and friends. Refreshments were served and gifts were exchanged. Additional local social notes list visitors and club activities from Mechanicsburg to York and East Berlin, along with a hog weighing 397 pounds and other brief family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Treiber
William Weaver
Annie S8lothour
Alberta Myers
Frank Decker
Guy Albright
B. H. Grim
Fitzgerald
Edward Cleaver
Janet
Mechanicsburg
Howard Cleaver
Holly
Normi Cleaver
Horace Loot
York
Robert Emig
Home Economics Club
Mary Chronister
Millie Lee
Group’s Mill
Reubin Sipe
Lester Stoner
Virgie Jacobs
Round Hill
Local residents host guests and family updates
Nearby town folks were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Ruhknan in York Springs R D. Mrs. Guy Shellman visited last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C B Peters of Aspers R D, where Mrs. Peters remains seriously ill at home. Miss Betty Staub spent the weekend with her grandfather Abraham Altland. Master Nelson Ensor was moved from Hanover hospital to his home here Saturday after a stay there since a prior illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Shelleman
Emma Shellemmah
George
East Berlin
Melvin Beaver
Round Hill
Robert Shelleman
Richard
Earl Ensor
Lawrence Beaver
Daniel Hartzell
Emmett
Lillie Mae Shellman
Florence Markley
L. Harold Little
Hanover R. D. Lester Staner
Potter County
George Ruhknan
York Springs
R. D
Guy Shellman
C. B. Peters
Aspers R. D
Peters
Betty Staub
Abraham Altland
Nelson Ensor
Hanover Hospital
Estate of Myrtle Bream Weigle Administration Notice
Administrator invites all creditors to present claims to Rank Weigle at 4 N George Bier York Pennsylvania and to settle any debts promptly. In Adams County Pennsylvania Letters of Administration granted to Rank Weigle Rudisill and Rudisill attorneys Hanover PA handle matters.
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Myrtle Bream Weigle
Conewago Township
Adams County
George Bier York
Rank Weigle
Rudisill
Hanover
Injured Driver in Cross Keys Auto Accident
Dec 8 crash at Cross Keys involves occupant in John Leinart Jr vehicle. Leinart Jr is hospitalized with a broken arm and leg. Nelson improves and moves with crutches, while young Leinart recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Keys
John Leinart, Jr
Young Leinart
Nelson
Estate Notice for Peter Hufnagel in Adams County
Letters testamentary issued to Benjamin Hufnagel Raymond Hufnagel and Gertrude Hufnagel executors of Peter Hufnagel deceased of Conewago Township Adams County Pennsylvania all persons to make known their estate and creditors to pay promptly to their attorney J Francis Yake Jr Gettysburg Pennsylvania
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Peter Hufnagel
Conewago Township
Adams County
Pennsylvania
Register of Wills
Benjamin Hufnagel
Raymond Hufnagel
Gertrude Hufnagel
Hanover R. D. No. 4
Penna
Francis Yake, Jr
Esa
Gettysburg
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McS
Town Council
Shamille
Gettysburg Annex
Sam Miller
Gettysburg, Pa
Buxton
Agner’ Stationery Store
Market ST
York, PA
Sears, Roebock
Fluhrer’s
Elgin
Hamilton
China
West Market Street
Conewago Council
NCCW
Mary Klunk
Catherine Horwedel
Margaret Livelsberger
Anna J. Groft
Agnes Long
Carrie Smith
Loretta Smith
Geraldine Smith
Teresa Smith
Helen Smith
Mary Small
Eugene Groft
Regina Groft
Anna Sneeringer
Hotel
Oxford
New Oxford, PA
Marchio Shoe Shop
Frederick St
State Theatre
Bender’s Cut Rate Store
Baltimore St
Murphy’s
Baltimore ST. Bene PA
Betty and
Mary Hunt
York R. D
Florence Leese
Edward Ruhiman
Dexter
G. G. Rebert
Baltimore Street
Crane
CAE
Aerae
S. George ST
Ritz Theatre
Brooks Hotel
the Square
Gunocd
Sunoco Gas
Sunoco Gardens
Ralph M. Alwine
Richard D. Holtry
Lincolnway
KROHW
Center Square
Broadway
The
Nanover, PA
Bulova
Aaa
Columbia Jewelry Co
First National Bank
Mummert’s
Chrysler and
Plymouth
Hanover, Pa
Marty
Connie
Jack Tar
Ganis
Carlisle ST
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