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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1940

Page

3

Committees Named to Serve Warner Board

President Dorsey Dougherty appointed four standing committees for the Warner hospital board for the coming year at the December meeting. The report by Miss Sam J. Clark covered October and November with many donations acknowledged. Donations included a back brace, a refrigerator, an American flag, two turkeys, Thanksgiving favors, and apples from various groups.

Warner Hospital Dorsey Dougherty Boant Sam J. Clark Dougherty John D. Keith Henry M. Scharf Edgar McDonnell H. Harold Miller Charles H. Smith C.L. Eicholtz Mark E. Stock Guy A. Stock C. A. Bixler E. P. Miller L. C. Pittentorf Frank Waybright C. A. Stoner House and Supply E. H. Markley Edmund W. Thomas Wilbur Bankert President Dougherty James Alvey A. Stoner Robert B. Martin William Sneeringer L. C. Pittenturf Clark S. W. Beck Littlestown Women’s Auxiliary William G. Weaver American Legion Auxiary Presbyterian Week-Day Bible School Helen Cope

Local notices and weddings fill Abbottstown region

Twenty years ago Goshtinded from Page 4 tinsters now occupies the David Noel property at town edge. Christmas marriages announced for multiple couples including Elizabeth C. to William B. Leding of Baltimore and Alma Pittenturf to Thomas McCorke of Carlisle. Local births and health updates follow with parishions returning from York hospital and area residents recovering from surgeries and illnesses.

Tinters David Noel J. R. Starry Hampton Fipabith C Wm. B. Leldig Baltimore Charles Trimmer Wast Wigh Street Alma Pittenturf York Thomas McCorke Carlisle Esther R. Myers McSherrys~ Town Roy D Swisher Midway Fart Sponseiler Pleasant Township Cynthia Baer Welen Rider McSherrystown Carl Zinneman Hanover Anna, Bollinger Dale W. Shearer Kohler's Mamie Topper John H. Strasbaugh Bittinger’s John Shannahan St. Charles’ Seminary Tyrone St. Joseph’s Hospital Lancaster John A. Foose West Side Sanitarium W. A. Cashman York Hospital Raymond Orndorff Bonneauville West Side Sanitarian J. 11. Myers Brushtown Kohlers Church Home Hospital

Adams County court warns frank rodgers heirs on tax claim

The Court of Common Pleas of Adams County warns Frank Rodgers and heirs to answer a writ of scire facias for taxes filed June 29 1939 against property on Littlestown Oxford road in Oxford Township Adams County containing 16 acres bound by W H Kohler with a 37 07 claim plus costs and to file defenses within twenty days or judgment may be entered and the property sold to recover the amount.

Court OF Common Pleas Adams County Pennsylvanta Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Frank Rodgers Greene Aherens Oxford Township A. D Court of ‘Common Pleas M.L.D Oxrd Cald Adams Littlestown Oxford Road W. H. Kohler W.H. Kohler W. H. Koehler Dee Frank Hodggers Eaid Court

Adams County Mutual Fire Insurance policyholders meet in Gettysburg

The annual meeting of the policy holders of Adams County Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held at Gettysburg National Bank 10 York Street Gettysburg Pa on January 1 1941 between 2 and 3 PM to elect eleven managers and transact other business. Donald P McPherson Jr Secretary.

Adams County Mutuat. Fire Insurance Company Gettysburg National Bank York Street Gettyburg Penna Donald P. McPherson, JR

Court summons for Adams County Oyer and Terminer 1941

The sheriff issues a call to Coroner Justices of the Peace and constables in Adams County to appear in Gettysburg for the January 1941 term of Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery plus General Quarter Sessions. Officers must bring records recognizances examinations and reminders. The summons is dated December 18 1941 and signed by Daniel J Wolet Sheriff.

Adams W. C.sheely Courts of Common Pleas Fulton Court of Oyer and Terminer A. Dale Knouse John C. Wible Gettysburg Daniel J. Wolet

Sweeney's Mechanical School Offers Electrical Course

Mrs. Sarah Ann Klunk, 69, of McSherrystown, died on Thursday. Wheat priced at $1.65 per bushel.

Sweeney's Mechanical School Sarah Ann Klunk McSherrystown

Trolley Line Project Nears Spring Completion

Thirty years ago the New Oxford to Hanover trolley line, built to Conewago Chapel, is due for completion in early spring. A local child suffers concussion from a fall, another incurs a deep leg gash trimming a Christmas tree. Alwine Brothers gift workers with gold pieces, engineers receive larger sums. Mrs. Witter buys property on New Chester square corner. Anne Ditzler fractures her right arm after a fall at home.

New Oxford Hanover Conewago Chapel Lawrence Ienry Moul William Wm. Hs Kohler Pitt Street Alwine Brothers Berlin Junction George W. Witter New Chester Ira E. Chronister Bragtown Anne Ditzler Berlin Avenue

Local Fire Near Ber Yn Jenction, Minor Damage Reported

The Carbaugh family narrowly escaped a blaze near Ber Yn Jenction on Wednesday with no one home when discovered by Mrs. Wm. Carbaugh. Damage described as slight. New Oxford Council No. 1689 Royal Arcanum elected officers including past regent I. C. Livingston and regent Raymond M. Bougher. Also notes deaths and marriages in the area. Wheat sold at 89 cents per bushel.

Carbaugh Stanislaus Ber Yn Jenction Wm. Carbaugh New Oxford Council Royal Arcanum I. C. Livingston Raymond M. Bougher Raymond M. Bougher; Vice Regent, Ed. T. Auker W. Herman Rulde James W. Smith Roy Taughinbaugh Chas. CG. Miller W. Rk. Snyder Charl. M. Stoneh J. W. Winand W.W. Emmett J. C. Livingston Theo FE. Warner Linus Robert L. Eisenhart Abbottstown Emme M. Wagner New Chester

Afro Work on MecSherrystown Catholic Church Progress

40 Years Afro Work on the new Catholic church in MecSherrystown is progressing. Charles Hagerman York former ly of Mountpleasant township and Miss Daisy Hemler of Brush Run were married on Tuesday. They will reside in York. W A McCans of Butler township and Bertha Livingston of Tyrone township were married Dec 20. John Plank 78 Wampton died Monday. Mrs Lydian Menges 78 near town died Thursday. David Moul 83 near Abbottstown died Friday. Miss Mary Noel 27 granddaughter of the late Mathias Noel Mountpleasant township died at Gettysburg. Wheat 67 ce per bushel. Work is being pushed at the cop-

MecSherrystown Charles Hagerman York Mountpleasant Daisy Hemler Brush Run W. A. McCans Butler Township Bertha Livingston Tyrone Township John Plank Wampton Lydian Menges Town David Moul Abbottstown Mary Noel Mathias Noel Mountpleasant Township Gettysburg

Berwick Township Ore Discovery and Horse Incident

A Berwick township report notes excellent ore quality from a mine with multiple shafts planned. Nearby, while L G Lawrence conducted business, his horses bolted and threw him onto a wagon tongue, trapping him briefly beneath the horses.

Berwick Township L. G. Lawrence

Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief

An old home remedy promotes Ru-Fu Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice to treat rheumatic and neuritis pain. The ad promises relief within 48 hours or overnight with a money back guarantee. Sold by Hemminger's Drug Store.

Hemminger

Wagon Wheels Injure Man With Severe Leg Injury

A wagon ran over a man after he was knocked down, leaving him cut and bruised with serious injury to his right leg. Passersby assisted before emergency crews arrived.

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