Adams County Boards Funds Audiometer For Schools
Adams county school children will receive an audiometer after the county school board approved the purchase following nurse reports on new nursing service in schools. Dr Ralph Scrafford directed the purchase for testing hearing, aided by state equipment used in nearby counties. Nurses Elisabeth Ridler and Freda Weaner joined the meeting with Florence Collins ill, noting eagerness from teachers and students for the program. Nurses will be paid six monthly checks of 150 dollars plus 50 dollars travel, funded by local organizations and school districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
County School Board
Ralph Scrafford
Elisabeth Ridler
Freda Weaner
Court House
Florence Collins
New Year Celebrations Feature for French Canadian Families
The Jour de l An is described as the gayest day in the calendar for French Canadians, marking time for family reunions and exchanging gifts.
Proclamation for Adams County Oyer and Terminer 1947 Jury
Proclamation directs Coroner Justices of the Peace and constables of Adams County to appear at Gettysburg for a General Jail Delivery and Quarter Sessions court on the fourth Monday of January 1947. Attending officers must bring records and recognizances to perform their duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams— Grortinet
W. C. Sheely
Courts of Common Pleas
51St
Adams and
Fulton
Anouse
J. Price Oyler
Adams
Gettysburg
Saidt
New Oxford High Alumni Triumph Over Students
In a Friday night game at New Oxford High, alumni teams swept both boys and girls contests. The boys fell 34 to 65, with the alumni pulling away early before a second half slip allowed foul chances for the school team. The girls won 42 to 28, easily defeating the scholastic players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford High School
New Oxford School
Sinclair Office Burglary Reported in Gettysburg
The Sinclair Refining bulk plant office in Gettysburg was burgled Monday night. Police say burglars forced a window, rifled desk drawers, and scattered papers but no money was taken. Three fingerprint sets and a clothing article were found as investigators continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclar Refining Company
Gettysburg
John Hartman
Robert C. Harpster
Deak
Farm Sale In Huntington Township
Sarah J. Weaver and Clayton F. Weaver of Straustown Berks county sold an 80 acre farm with equipment in Huntington township to Jonathan M. Paul and Marsha L. Paul of Baltimore. Possession is to be given January 2. The sale was arranged through John C. Bream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Weaver
Clayton F. Weaver
Straustown
Berks County
Huntington Township
Jonathan M. Paul
Marsha L. Paul
Baltimore
John C. Bream
Notice of Estate Letters Testamentary Abbottstown PA
In re Estate of Robert E. Berkheimer letters testamentary granted to Clara E Berkheimer and Helen M Peao request payment of debts and presentation of claims. Attorney for the estate Denas Kwope Brown and Swope Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Berkheimer
Abbottstown
Adams County
Pennsylvania
Walls
Clara E. Berkheimer
Helen M. Peao
Kwope
Brown & Swope
Gettysburg
Brother Buys Dress Manufacturing Shop in Gettysburg
Marold Trostie of Gettysburg has sold his dress manufacturing business to his brother E A Trostie. The firm now operates as Trostie's Dress Manufacturing Company serving Portrait Frocks New York City and Carolinal Cottons Corporation Coatesville Pa. The new owner is a World War II veteran discharged January 18 1946 at Indiantown Gap after three years service including 28 months in the Pacific as a corporal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marold Trostie
Gettysburg
Mll
E. A. Trostie
Trostie
New York City
Carolinal Cottons Corporation
Coatenville
Indiantown Gap
Pacific
Jn Panoanti
Adams county commissioners issue personal property tax forms
County officials led by Commissioners Clerk Clarence F. Smith announce that individual personal property tax forms have been mailed to assessors and local banks. Forms must be returned by January 15 and cover mortgages promissory notes bonds and other asset types. bank deposits and war bonds are not taxable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Commissioners
Clarence F. Smith
Tuesaday
Smith
Tax Form Audit Depicts Penalty for Underreporting Stocks
The official explained that taxpayers are taxed only on taxable stocks and bonds after filing required forms. Audits are conducted and penalties allow higher assessments when forms are not submitted. Last year the total assessment exceeded $8 million.
McGee Named Vicar in Adams County Deanery
Bishop Leech announces Rt. Rev. Patrick F. McGee of Church of Annunciation McSherrystown as vicar for Adams county deanery. He succeeds Rev. John F. O'Donnell who resigned due to ill health. Appointment effective January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. McGee
George L. Leech
Harrisburg
Patrick F. McGee
Church of Annunciation
McSherrystown
Adams County
John F. O'Donnell
Church of Sacred Heart Chapel
Conewago
Walters announce birth of daughter at Polyclinic Harrisburg
Mr and Mrs Marshall Walters Harrisburg announce the birth of an eight pound six ounce daughter this morning at Polyclinic Hospital Harrisburg. Mrs Walters is the former Della Mae Shields daughter of Mr and Mrs William S Shields Gettysburg. Farmers Bank of McSherrystown Pa holds annual shareholders meeting Tuesday January 14 1947 in banking room from 2 to 8 PM to elect directors and transact other business H REIGLE cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Walters
Harrisburg
Polyclinic
Walters
Della Mae Shields
William S. Shields
Gettysburg
Notict
Farmers Bank of
McSherrystown
H. & Reigle
Bulgarian Children Celebrate New Year and Epiphany
Bulgarian festivities blend Christmas, New Year and Epiphany. Children wear new clothes bear gifts to elders and receive small sums while rural youths visit neighbors, chanting surva and sharing treats. Epiphany features a priest leading a river procession and a cross diving rite believed to confer blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cgrandpe Koleda
Watchnight Service Tradition Began At St George Church
The article notes New Year customs including religious watch night services. It cites the St George Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia as the site where the first watchnight service was held in 1770.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George Methodist
Farm machinery and livestock sale listing with varied equipment
A detailed auction catalog describing 1940s cars including a 1946 Chevrolet station wagon and 1937 Studebaker truck, plus a large tractor lineup with Farmall, John Deere, Allis Chalmers, Massey Harris, and Bear Cat units. Also notes horse drawn implements, corn planters, wagons, plows, and livestock such as 200 head of hogs, 40 cattle, and horses and mules. Auction set for March 22 1947 with multiple auctioneers and cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmall
Olivers
John Deere
WC Allis Chalmers
Henry N. Givler
G. K. Wagner
Beverly Twin
Sanger
Heisey
Aldinger
Holston
Hocker
Horst
Miller
Bill Wagner
Kaylor
Herr
Coble
Harbold
Gatner
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J. EB. Millhimes
Egegs Bentzel’s Poultry and Egg House
Philadelphia St
York, Pe
Shoek
Tony's
Frederick ST
Hanover
Montgomery Ward
Jake Bealing
Tursday
Holland
Carlisle
Lntey
New Central Hotel
NEW Oxford High Alumne
Victors
Sinclair
Sell Farm
Hag
Hears Area
Deltispere St
Hanever, Pa
Party
Daeufer’s
Wm.c. Chronister
Bulgaria
Middleburg Mfg. Co
Linden Ave
York St
York
Standard Rag and Paper Co., Inc
West Philadelphia Street
Owell
Cashtown Inn
D. D. Krug & High and
Hanover, Pa
Adams County Co-operative Egg Association
N. Walmington
Sales Office
Reade ST
New York
CIT
Beckman
Adams County Co-Op Egg Association
Farm Bureau
Funk
New Oxford, R. D
New Oxford
Conrad's Family
Carlisle Rivest
Amever, Pa
Adams County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association
Beverly Twin Market and Livestock Exchange
Elizabethtown
Hershey Pike
Hershey
Studebaker
Dodge Stake
Waffle
Lincoln Way East
NEW
Oxford
PENNA
Florida
Roosevelt Ave
Benide York Corporation
Wea
West York
Maryland
R. R
Gobels
Free State
Hornungs
Gibbons
Cloverdale
Carling’s Ale
Broadway
Savings Club
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
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