Adams Electric Cooperative moves 301 miles of lines project
The Adams Electric Cooperative released the first 100 miles of staked power line routes to Miller-Baxter of Indianapolis under a 230000 contract to erect over 300 miles of main and spur lines in the county. Five crews have staked 125 additional miles and more contractors join to speed construction. The project aims to deliver electricity to farm homes and buildings once the lines are completed.
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Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc
Miller-Baxter Firm
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Money for Church Society in Gettysburg Abduction of Funds
District attorney turns over money and customer lists from a Gettysburg church society to Indiana county solicitors John Pitterell and Anna Houck who gathered sales for safety slogan stamps. About 28 dollars was collected along with a list of customers who reported the solicitation. Houck and Pitterell were ordered out of the county after turning over the funds and paying their messenger boys.
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Gettysburg
John Pitterell
Anna Houck
Indiana County
Guitars and Lessons Promote Chicago Festival Chance
Spanish, Hawaiian, Tenor Guitars offered with a lesson course. Enrollees may qualify for the Chicago National Music Festival next August. Enroll today and take instruments home for Christmas. January lessons begin. Store offers complete guitar accessories and merchandise. Used guitars from 3 00, electric guitars 49 50. Lessons 1 00. Open 1 to 10 pm. Write or call.
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Chicago
Christmas programs and community notes in Hampton area
Sunday visits by Harvie Ensor and his family are reported along with improvements in Mrs. Ensor. Christmas programs were held at Hollingers School Hampton School and Victory School with large attendance and present gifts. Local hires in Harrisburg area include Cleveland Chronister Allen Farrer Calvin Warren at Indiantown Gap and Robert Megonnell at the State Farm show building. Thurman Inskip works for the Department of Revenue and John Emerick pays a fine for driving with an expired license.
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Harrisburg
Cleveland Chronister
Allen Farrer
Calvin Warren
Indiantown Gap
Robert Megonnell
State Farm Show Building
Thurman Inskip
Department of Revenue
Carl Leese
Earl Ensor
Ensor
Lawrence Reever
William Brothers
York
Eugene Mickley
Donald
East Berlin
Mervin Winand
D. E. Myers
Victory School
Amelia Purdy
Gettysburg
John Emerick
Gettysburg Seminary
Justice of the Peace
J. R. Hartman
Reading Township
Hartman Begins Year of Active Duty in Puerto Rico
2nd Lieut. H. M. Hartman Jr. son of Dr and Mrs H M Hartman of Gettysburg starts a year of active duty with the 65th Infantry Service Company at Fort Buchanan near San Juan Puerto Rico. He has trained at Gettysburg College ROTC and will be eligible for first lieutenant promotion in June.
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H. M. Hartman, Jr
H. M. Hartman
Gettysburg
65Th Infantry Service Company
Fort Buchanan
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Hartman
Sharp and Dohme
Gettysburg College
Horses Shipped From Gettysburg to Florida in Tom Berry Stable
Don Juan by Protector and Green Diamond by Athlone Guy owned by Harry C. L. Miller of Gettysburg were shipped to Longwood Florida and placed in the Tom Berry stable.
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Don Juan
Protector
Green Diamond
Athlone Guy
Harry C. L. Miller
Gettysburg
Longwood
Florida
Tom Berry
Special Public Sale in Adams County on New Year
Sale at Bermudian Valley Stock Farm Latimore Township Adams County three miles east of York Springs on January 1 1941 features 2 pair mule colts 25 head of blood tested cows holsteins guernseys jersey cows up to 1400 pounds 60 pounds milk daily tests to 6 butter fat many cattle steers bulls and heifers all sizes cash sales with free turkey to every cow buyer sale starts 1 PM rain or shine.
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Bermudian Valley
Latimore Township
Adams County
York Springs
York and
Tawney elected commander of Gettysburg Sons of Veterans
David A. Tawney, senior vice commander for Gettysburg camp, was elected commander at Friday’s annual election at the Gettysburg post room. Other officers chosen include W. Roy Starry as senior vice commander and Norman Criswell as junior vice commander, with installation set for January 3. Memorial Day 1941 planning was assigned to a committee, with retiring Commander Hull as chairman.
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David A. Tawney
Gettysburg
Sons of Veterans
W. Roy Starry
Norman Criswell
William L. Menls
Arthur W. Warman
Jesse BE. Snyder
George P. Black
W. Preston Hull
Hull
J. E. Snyder
Tawney
W. R. Starry
Charles Criswell
William L. Mears
William S. Shields
Former secretaries named to assist Congressman Haines
Former Congressman Harry S. Haines of Red Lion will again represent the 22nd Pennsylvania district. Briday announced his selection of secretaries Mrs. Kathryn M. Fahs of York and Mrs. Neil G. Hamlin of Washington, D. C. Fahs previously served seven years as local secretary, while Hamlin has eight years of service as Haines Washington secretary.
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Gressman
Harry B. Coffee
Nebraska
Haines
York
Appell Building
East Market Street
Harry S Haines
Red Lion
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Briday
Kathryn M. Fahs
Neil G. Hamlin
Washington, D. C
Fahs
Miss Strine
Hamlin
Con
Army contracts let for service shoes to two firms
The Hanover Shoe company and the Cannon Shoe company in McSherrystown were awarded contracts to furnish 50,000 pairs of service shoes each for the United States Army. Announcements came from the Boston Army base quartermaster depot. Prices are $3.27 per pair for Hanover and $3.36 per pair for McSherrystown.
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Hanover Shoe Company
Cannon Shoe Company
McSherrystown
United States Army
Associated Press
Boston Army Base
Hanover Firm
McSherrystown Company
Hartlaub Boy Returns Home From Elizabethtown Hospital
Elwood Hartlaub nine from Two Taverns returns home after three years as a patient in Elizabethtown hospital. The lad is improving from an illness.
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Elwood Hartlaub
Clarence Hartlaub
Elizabethtown Hospital
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Metropolitan Edison Company
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Cumberland
Frederick
Carroll
Maryland
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Mt. Joy Township
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Edwin Kenn
Gibbs and Hill
Adams
Pratt’s
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Hanover
Littlestown
Glen Rock
Harvie Ensor
William
Hollingers School
Hampton School
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Harbord
Sealover
F. & T. Lunch
York Street
Gettysburg, PA
Walnut ST
Five Points
Hanover, PA
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G’burg Sons of Vets
Congressman Gross
Gilbert
Chambersburg St
Ernie
York St
Hanover Upholstering Co
High St. Hanover
Ches
Britcher
Bender
Chambersburg
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Coffman-Fisher CO
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Super Service
S. F. “Pappy” Swope
Marcho Shoe Shop
Frederick St
State Theatre
Wanover
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Bittinger’s Super Market
Carlisle Street
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Elmer E. Wentz
Center Square
Baltimore St. Hanover, PA
Trines Shoes
Robert K. Myers
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Columbia
First National Bank Building
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Baltimore ST
Accon
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P. I. Wentz
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