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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1940

Page

5

Adams County Society Incorporation Approved Amid Court Actions

The Adams County Court approved the incorporation of the Adams County Historical Society as a non profit entity to begin once records are filed. The session also heard desertion and divorce actions, road vacation petitions, a testamentary matter, support cases, and several Common Pleas arguments.

The Adams County Historical Society Adams County Court W. C. Sheely A. Dale Knouse John C. Wible Historical Society Court House Harrisburg

Lineman Burns From High Tension Wires Near Littlestown

Benjamin Berwager of Hanover suffered severe third degree burns to both hands while erecting power lines along the Littlestown Hanover highway near Zepp’s Service station. He was admitted to Hanover General Hospital after emergency treatment by Dr Henry F. Goeken of Littlestown. Fellow workers rescued him from the pole and performed artificial respiration until Dr Goeken’s arrival.

Benjamin Berwager Centennial Avenue Hanover Littlestown- Hanover Zepp Littlestown Berwager Hanover General Hospital Henry F. Goeken

McSherrystown Borough Plans Curb and Drainage Improvements

The borough council discussed completing a survey for curb line and pavement between Main Street and Delone High School once deed data is secured. Surveyor Kohr was tasked to study drainage at Third and South streets and Topper’s property. Police reported arrests for reckless driving and stop sign violations. bills totaling $1,099.18 and sewer bills $644.71 were approved. receipts for general $622.34 and sewer receipts were noted.

Main Street Delone High School Adam Kohr McSherrystown Ray Hamler Metropolitan Edison Company South Street Hanover Road F. W. Topper Third South Streets Kohr Topper Robert Resh Walter Brady Mitted J. L. Brown Hanover R J. Donald Hamm Wilmington Del

J W Caskey Notified for Upcoming Active Duty

John W Caskey of Gettysburg a three year U S Army medical corps corporal has been instructed on reporting for active duty Carlisle Barracks as the reporting point He has served as a Reserve for one year two months and will be told what to bring with him.

Donald E. Shears Gettysburg June Brottlemeyer) Shears York John D. Keith Ralph R. Thomas Aspers Helen M. Thomas Mt. Holly Springs George M. Walter LeRoy W. Winebrenner E. W. Wright Narrows State Highway Department McKnightstown Mummasburg-Arendtsville Walter P. S& Orner Thomas B. G. Walter Biglerville Sil Taylor Annie Danner Reinewald John W. Caskey Medical Department United States Army Carlisle Barracks

Gvoie Gettysburg Christmas Sing Planned in Center Square

Arrangements are underway for Gettysburg’s first Community Christmas Sing in years. The event will be held in Center square at 10 o’clock Saturday evening December 21. George T. Raffensperger, director of the Business Men's chorus, announced the plan. Parker B. Wagnild of Gettysburg College choir and Seminary chorus will direct the group. The Business Men's chorus forms the nucleus, and any resident of Gettysburg or the county may report for practice. Raffensperger urged those with carol words and music to bring them.

Gettysburg Center Square George T. Raffensperger Business Men's Chorus of Parker B. Wagnild Gettysburg College Choir Seminary Chorus Business Men's Chorus Raffensperger

Rudisill Faces Code Charge After Gettysburg Road Accident

A charge was filed before Justice of the Peace Harry Snyder in Joy township against D. C. Rudisill of Littlestown R D by a state motor policeman. The accident occurred on the Gettysburg Littlestown road on Tuesday evening and the charge alleges the left turn could not be safely completed.

Justice of the Peace Harry Snyder Joy Township D. C

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