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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1940

Page

8

Justice Snyder Dies While Checking Traps Near Two Taverns

Harry A. Snyder, 70, of near Two Taverns, died Monday morning at 8 while checking traps along Alleyway's creek in Mt. Joy township. Neighbor Fred Kelly aided him. Dennis Epley helped place him on the creek bank. Coroner Dr. C. G. Crist listed acute dilation of the heart as the cause. Survivors include his widow Abbie Rudisill and ten children. services at J. W Little and Son funeral home with Rev. Shenberger and Rev. Myers officiating.

Harry A. Snyder Fred Kelly Snyder Dennis Epley Mt. Joy Township St. Luke's Reformed Church Bonneauville Abbie Rudisill Lloyd Edgar Hagerstown Harold Hanover Charles Wolf Clarence Boyd Elmer Gettysburg Willis Vernon Pau Littlestown Russell Crawford E. ‘S.’ Sénfiver Mervin Patterson Howard Snyder J. W Little and Son Funeral Home A. E. Shenberger J. M Myers

Vision of the Church Interment Notice

Interment will be held in Grace Lutheran cemetery at Two Taverns for the deceased mentioned in the vision of the church. Funeral details not fully listed in the fragment.

Grace Lutheran Cemetery

Boy 14 suffers compound leg fracture after bicycle collision

Laverne Lawrence, 14, of Hanover R. 4, was struck by Edna E. Hartlaub’s car in front of Conewago chapel about 6 30 Saturday morning. He sustained a compound fracture of the left leg. Investigating Private J A Tappe said the bicycle had no lights and Hartlaub was passing another car when the crash occurred.

Laverne Lawrence Hanover R Edna E. Hartlaub New Oxford Conewago Chapel Hartlaub J. A. Tappe Gettysburg State Motor Police

Carol of the Yule Log Song Ties Pagan Rite to Christmas

The piece explains that the carol is not about Christ but reflects ancient Britain’s Yule festival. It notes the Yule log, holly decoration, and festivities of singing, dancing, and feasting that preceded Christian Christmas observances.

Britain

Illuminated Trees Add Christmas Charm and Caution

An illuminated tree or shrub near a home enhances Christmas spirit but requires proper setup. Use weatherproof lighting, avoid excessive wattage on circuits, and consult an electrician to connect safely. Limit lights to preserve beauty and prevent fuse blows during the holiday week.

York Firm Low Bidder to Eliminate R R Crossings

The Department of Highways reports the low bid for a county road project along United States Route 30 in Mt. Pleasant and Strahan township. The 3.16 mile segment covers grading of the railroad right of way to relocate rail tracks.

York LOW R. R. Crossings Department of Highways Mt. Pleasant Strahan Township

Crossings to be Removed on Lincoln Highway in York County

The Western Maryland railroad plans to eliminate two grade crossings on the Lincoln Highway between New Oxford and Gettysburg. H. J. Williams company of York is awarded $129,389 to carry out the work at the Guldens and Brush Run crossings.

Western Maryland Railroad New Oxford Gettysburg H. J. Willians Company York Guldens Brush Run

46 Chickens Stolen from County Farm Barn

State police probe theft of 46 chickens from Fred G Eicholtz property in Biglerville. About 40 dollars worth were taken from an unlocked barn across from the Eicholtz home. The birds included 43 barred Rock hens plus a rooster, one white Rock hen, and one white Leghorn hen. Private M J Wassell investigated.

Fred G. Eicholtz Biglerville R. 1 Eicholtz M. J. Wassell

Divorce Suit Filed in Cumberland County Carlisle

Vera L. Davidson filed a divorce suit in Carlisle Cumberland County courts on Thursday alleging desertion as the grounds. The action names Vera L. Davidson as plaintiff seeking relief and a court timetable set for response and proceedings.

Cumberland County Carlisle Vera L. Davidson

Gardners R. 2 Against John R. Davidson Carlisle

The fragment notes a matchup between Gardners R 2 and John R Davidson in Carlisle, with the text cut off after mentioning they had been.

Gardners R John R. Davidson Carlisle

Marriage Registered in Frederick Maryland 1929

A marriage occurred on October 11, 1929 in Frederick Maryland with local records confirming the union.

Frederick, Maryland

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