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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1949

Page

21

Pleads Guilty On Cheating Charge

Tunney W. Shindledecker of Williamsburg R D was charged with trading a tractor for a truck and promising a title the next day. Authorities found the title held by a Shippensburg bank. He pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace John H Basehore and was held for sentence in Gettysburg. Bail was set at 1000 dollars. Shindledecker was arrested by state police and brought to Gettysburg by Constable George Hughes. Prosecutor is C W Epley of Gettysburg auto and truck dealer.

Basehore Shindledecker Shippensburg Bank Tunney W. Shindledecker Williamsburg R. D Gettysburg R. 3 Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore Hollidaysburg George Hughes C. W. Epley

Kennan Rejoins State Staff as Counselor Post Changes

George F. Kennan will relinquish his head role in the State Department policy planning unit next week but will remain an officer and take an extended leave of absence. Paul H. Nitze will assume Kennan’s policy planning post, Kennan plans to return to active duty after the leave.

George F. Kennan East Berlin R. 2 Washington, D. C State Department Department Paul H. Nitze Kennan U. S. Foreign Service Pats Paul Ward Baltimore Sun Dean Acheson Ken

Automobiles Collide in Gettysburg Saturday Night

Vehicles driven by John R. Trout of Gettysburg and Earl D. Buckley of Biglerville collided Saturday at 6 30 p m in Gettysburg. Police report Trout pulled from a curb and struck Buckley’s car tearing off the right rear fender causing 35 damage.

John R. Trout Gettysburg Earl D. Buckley Biglerville Trout Buckley Frederick J. Hughes James L. Chrew Frederick

Gettysburg Post Office Worker Held in Federal Court

W. Preston Hull of Gettysburg was held by U S Commissioner Edward B Bullett in Harrisburg on two federal charges of misappropriating postal funds and using cancelled stamps. Bail set at 1000 dollars for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, with inspectors testifying about stamped charges and pocketed coins.

Gettysburg Federal District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania U.S Edward B. Bullett C. E. Moo York W. Preston Hull Moo Hull Moe J.J. McNabb Harrisburg Nished Post Office Department

Poinsettias Become Christmas Must in Local Markets

Read by readers, poinsettias have grown from novelty to Christmas staple in local shops. Growers report steady demand with new varieties, while customers seek bright seasonal color and gift options during the holiday window.

Early American diplomat shaped a name and popularity

The text notes that certain nicknames or terms gained fame due to an early American diplomat, explaining how his influence helped popularize the designation. It highlights the diplomat's role in defining or boosting the associated name.

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