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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
5
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Upper End notes record multiple Christmas gatherings and anniversaries in Aspers and nearby communities. Families including the Rothenhoefer, Topper, Settle, Knouse, and Stover clans exchanged greetings, with visits from Philadelphia, York, and Washington figures. Alumni meetings and library hours are noted amid social events and missionary visits.
In Pittsburgh on December 28 James F. Torrance Republican state chairman said I Lamont Hughes former president of the Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp is being considered with others for the post of secretary of Highways in Governor elect Arthur H James cabinet Hughes who is now with a Pittsburgh coal company was expected to call at the governor elects Pittsburgh hotel suite later today Torrance declined to speculate on acceptance if offered and noted no cabinet appointments would be announced until after year end A spokesman for the James retinue said cabinet choices are undecided though certain men may be in mind
Congressaide Harry L. Haines backs Claude O. Meckley for reappointment as Hanover postmaster where he has served since May 29, 1934. He would earn $3,200 annually. The report also suggests W De Lancey Rinehardt become York postmaster with a $4,500 yearly salary.
Severe earthquakes struck Kuniana in northern Peloponnesus today terrifying residents and causing widespread property damage with no casualties reported.
Eva Cordelia Auker named executrix of the estate in Adams County Pennsylvania requests all creditors and claimants to present claims and all debtors to pay promptly. The filing was granted by the Adams County Register of Wills, with attorney E K Markley of Gettysburg listed.
Five Adams county residents formed three wedding pairs at a Christmas morning ceremony in the Stony Brook Mennonite church. Elmer H. Weaver and Irene Kathryn Geigley wed. Anna Ruth Geigley married Foster Melvin Ogburn. Roy Musselman Geigley and Gladys Thelma Martin also tied the knot. The Mass was led by Bishop Richard Danner with Rev Amos King assisting. The couples reside in Adams county and plan farming careers, with receptions and trips to Niagara Falls and Philadelphia noted.
Glen Foltz of Biglerville was arrested in Chambersburg over the weekend on charges of drunken and disorderly conduct. He was committed to Franklin County jail for 30 days in default of paying fines and costs.
Donald Schriver of Biglerville R D. butchered a hog weighing 450 pounds, noting the task as part of routine meat preparation at his farm.
The Abbottstown State Bank in Abbottstown Pa holds its annual meeting on Tuesday January 3 1939 from 1 to 2 pm to elect directors and transact other business. The Farmers and Merchants Bank of New Oxford Adams County Pa calls its annual meeting for January 10 1939 at 2 pm to elect between five and twenty five directors and address other proper business.
Police seek three suspects including Joseph Brandino and his sister Mary in a widening blackmail case tied to F. Donald Coster who used the alias Philip Musica. The extortion targeted McKesson and Robbins president and involved federal charges of mail fraud and conspiracy.
Norristown reports state police alarm issued for Marjorie Glisson a 17 year old girl missing since Christmas Day. Her father Alfred says she left home saying she would go to a store for candy and has not returned.
The second annual Watch Night service will be held Saturday at 9 30 p m in York Springs Methodist Episcopal church under Lutheran and Methodist auspices. The program runs from 9 30 p m to midnight with three periods including devotions social time and more. Speakers musicians and a roll call from last year are planned with light refreshments during the social period. The joint committee includes Mrs Elmer Coulson Mrs Walter Wolf Mrs Baird Hershey Charles Reinecker Grannis Hoppert Robert Guise and the Rev Mr Utz.
Dauphin County court pressed condemnation of the historic Ephrata cloisters under state action led by Secretary Arthur Colegrove. The 1937 legislature had appropriated 15 000 to acquire the land and 10 000 for maintenance. Ambiguities aside, the case moves toward seizure for state control.
The state faced unexpected opposition in taking over a centuries-old monastery. Attorney General Guy K Bard sought an out of court agreement. Doctor Mentzer was appointed receiver January 11 1934 and the court set January 16 for argument with a reply deadline of January 6. The cloisters were an early seat of learning with early printing skills developed there.
Otto Shingoethe chased a wolf from his chicken house doorstep through near zero cold, finally shooting and bagging the animal. The 33 pound wolf pelt earned a $5 county bounty for the loss of chickens.
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