Christmas bonuses distributed by Gettysburg furniture firms
More than $25,000 in Christmas bonus checks were given to employees of the Gettysburg Furniture Company Reaser Furniture Company and the Gettysburg Panel Company. The annual tradition spans 30 years with many workers receiving checks for 30 or more years. A Christmas party for employees and families drew 400 attendees with music entertainment a magician Santa Claus gifts candy and fruit for children. A letter from M C Jones accompanied the checks. Proclamation text from Adams County court announces a January 1950 session for Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery before Judges Knouye and Oyler.
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Gettysburg Furniture Company
Reaser Furniture Company
Gettysburg Panel Company
Gettysburg
M. C. Jones
Santa Claus
County of
Adams
W. C. Sheely
Fulton
A. Dale Knouye
J. Price Oyler
Esa
Annual Hanover club dinner honors long-serving staff
The event includes gifts of pens pencils or gold watches for 20 plus years of service. Mr Jones notes the custom will continue each year as Samuel Laughman of Hanover R 4 was taken to Hanover hospital Wednesday morning from his home.
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Mr. Jones
Samuel Laughman
Hanover R
Hanover Hospital
Gettysburg Man Waives Hearing in Fraud Case
Harry E. Carbaugh of Gettysburg waived a hearing Saturday before Justice Robert P. Snyder on fraudulent conversion charges. He was held for January court after Friday arrest by state police at the Gettysburg substation and posted $1,000 bail.
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Harry E. Carbaugh
Gettysburg R
John W. M. Eyler
Justice of the Peace
Robert P. Snyder
Gettysburg
Olinger dies at 85 former Gettysburg official
Wm E Olinger 85 former burgess of Gettysburg and county official dies Wednesday afternoon at the home of his daughter in Harrisburg. He served as county auditor from 1896 to 1900 and clerk of the courts from 1912 to 1916. Funeral services Saturday at 10 am from Border funeral home with Rev Edward Hamme officiating.
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E. Olinger
Gettysburg
Oneida Olinger
Harrisburg
Olinger
Adams County
Emmanuel Olinger
Wilbur A. Geiselman
Bargess
St. James Evangelical Reformed Church
Littlestown
Order of Independent Americans
Rosa A. Miller
Washington Street
William Lister
Phoenix
Ariz
Jennings
Oneida
Richard Anderson
Donald W
Lizzie Olinger
Hanover R. D
Border Funeral Home
Edward ‘Hamme
St. James Evangelical Reformed Cemetery
Decoration Donation Brings Christmas Cheer Across County
Stewart Herbert Taylor reported decorated trees in all county buildings after generous local donations. Earlier, only a single small tree existed, but numerous residents supplied decorations before Christmas, as Taylor arranged and placed the trees to spread holiday spirit. The piece also notes a pay day bond drive.
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Stewart Herbert Taylor
Taylor
Littlestown State Bank Elects Ten Directors
At the annual shareholder meeting of Littlestown State Bank ten directors were elected to serve for one year. The slate included Ratha and Oy sneer among others as officers noted.
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Littlestown State Bank
Ratha
Oy Sneer
Weiteas
Reorganization At Shreeters Meeting Names Board Chair
At the shareholders meeting a reorganization occurred naming new board positions. Key figures listed include Edgar W. Bertom, J Irvin Jeitere, Cyn Po Myers, Harrison Snyder, Roath D. Bowman and Wilher A. Bunkert. The new chairman is described as Sp Fpadire.
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Edlgar
W. Bertom
Mepges
J. Irvin Jeitere
Cyn * Po Myers
Harrison Snyder
Roath D. Bowman
Wilher A. Bunkert
Shreeters
Charman
Bankert Heads Bank Staff With Key Appointments
Wilbur A. Bankert is president and William V. Sneeringer serves as vice president. Evelyn C. Altoff is executive vice president with Charles M. Welkert as secretary and Chester S. Byers as cashier. Assistant cashier and auditor Warren C. Harner. teller Paul E. Renner. stenographer Frances Trostle. bookkeeper Elmer W. M. Duttera. stenographer Betty Crisotzkev.
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Wilbur A. Bankert
William V. Sneeringer
Evelyn C. Altoff
Charles M. Welkert
Chester S. Byers
Warren C. Harner
Paul E. Renner
Frances Trostle
Elmer W. M. Duttera
Stengerander
Betty Crisotzkev
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Sealtysburg
Dorsey J. Schultz
S. J. Crows
Walnut Street
Hanover, PA
Wercone
Chas. M. Weikert
Chas. W. Weikert
W. King St
Littlestown, Pa
Wachive
Christopher Columbus
Haiti
America
ENS
Grove’s Tailor Shop
Frederick St
Pratt
Broadway
Wm. E. Olinger
Cross Keys
John Moore
Cross Keys, Pa
H. E. Wildasin
Baltimore St. Hanover
Chambersburg
Hartzell
Lincoln Highway
L’town State Bank
Spreen Ban
Arigo Brothers Green Grocers
Baltimore
Hatover, Pa
Baltimore ST
Hanover
Sood
Baltimore Street
Hanover, Penna
Elmer E. Wentz Sons
Center Square and
Jolks
E. Donald Scott
John Deere Sales and Service
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