Will provides home for aged Presbyterian women in Gettysburg
Miss Elle Gilliland of Gettysburg wills a three story apartment at Baltimore and Wall Streets to found a home for aged Presbyterian women aged 65 or older who are long-time Adams County residents and church members. Trustee Donald P. McPherson Jr. will oversee establishment with priority to Gettysburg Presbyterian members, then Great Conewago at Hunters Town, and Lower Marsh Creek church members. Estate valued around 10 000 dollars in personal property and 10 000 dollars in real estate. The home will bear her name Gulliland Gilliland and her brother Willam H Gullliland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Elle Gilliland
Gettysburg
County Register and Recorder
Donald P. McPherson, Jr
Lsted
Adems County
Widow’s will directs home for aged women under Presby rules
The 1945 will directs a women’s home for aged, childless residents under Presby rules in Carlisle Presbytery. Attorney McPherson decides incorporation and board structure. Bequests include books for Gettysburg library, $200 to Women’s Home Missionary Society, and $100 to be invested for annual income. A 30 acre Texas tract near Sabine Pass is to Brons sarg estate in Port Arthur.
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Carlisle Presbytery
McPherson
Abyteman Churches of the
Gettysburg
Police Urge Clean Windshields To Prevent Accidents
State police at the Gettysburg substation urged motorists to clear frost or moisture from windshields for full visibility. They cited the motor code requiring clear vision at all times and noted two recent crashes linked to frost and condensation on windshields and rear windows, especially for cars left parked overnight.
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Gettysburg
Poldhce Sard
Nohees
Unclear will directs gifts to Presbyterian missionaries
Fragmentary text shows a will naming Miss Gillard as author or drawer and mentioning personal belongings not to be sold and an unsuitable bequest involving a cloth or fabric. Presbyterian missionaries are referenced as recipients.
Weather Frost Covers Car Windshields Caution
State police advise clearing the entire windshield and using cardboard to prevent frost buildup. They warn drivers to ensure full visibility before driving after frosty nights.
Court House Party and Birth Announcements
Twenty five attended the annual Christmas party at the county courthouse. Clare Fevers of the Board of court clerks chaired the committee led by Mrs Mamba McClear for arranging the event. Mr and Mrs Hebert Foth of Gettisburg announce the birth of a daughter.
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County Oferals
Rime Court House
Clare
Board of Courtt Conn
Hebert Foth
Gettis Burg
Thirty Five Adams Countians Report for January Physical Exams
Thirty five Adams county men are to report January 8 for physical examinations for possible induction. They will meet at the Selective Service board offices in the Ferst National Bank building at 6 30 a m and board a chartered bus at 7 a m to the New Cumberland Army Depot for examinations. Livingston resigns as Hamilton township assessor as he relocates to York County prompting his resignation from the post.
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Adams
Selecture Service Board
Draft Board
Ferst National Bark
Oclock
Theraill
Cumberland Army
Wis Livingston
Hamilton Township
Livingston
York County
Hamelton Township
Smoldering Cigarette Cited in Auto Blaze Near Gettysburg
Fire damaged the upholstery of Harold Swope’s car by an estimated 100 dollars. firefighters said a cigarette smoldered in the rear seat overnight. The vehicle was parked behind Edward Trimmer’s home, about a mile southwest of Gettysburg, and was reported at 3 13 am.
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Harold Swope
Farfeld
Prifor
Gettysburg
Fremén
Swope
Edward Trimmer
Trimmer
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Brady & McCadden
Chestnut St
Dial
Hanover
Menchey
York Street
Smart Sportswear
Ciashes Shor
Saltimore 8
Hanever, Pa
Yweishaar Brosa AT
Makings
Gettysburg, PA
J. W. Geielman & Sons
Court House Party
York. PA
Abbottstown State Bank
Abbottstow
U.S
Baker & Nace
Hanover, Pa
W. Chest
St. Bernell S. Baker
Walter L. Nace
West Manheim United Farmers Association
R. R
Globe Men’s Wear
Good Bros. Motor Co., Inc
Frederick St
Perity
Cut-Rate Shoe Store
Carlisle St
Hanover Hardware Co
Honover, Pa
Masemer’s Bakery
H. A. Bortner Bottling Works
Hannover, Pa
Peoples Bank OF Hanover
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
And
Federal Reserve System
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