McSherrystown Seeks Delay in School District Reorganization
Residents petition the McSherrystown school board to defer any reorganization pending Supreme Court review of Act 299. About 200 residents attended, hearing that county and state boards must study county plans before action, with potential tax rises to about 150 dollars yearly if changes proceed. County officials note McSherrystown cannot remain a separate district under current law. The meeting opened with a prayer by Rev. Patrick F. McGee. board members present were Linus Kuhn, Augustus Meller, Robert Snyder, Charles Horwedel, James Slagle, and secretary Mary Claire Weaver.
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McSherrystown
Pennsylvania
State Supreme Court
Knights of Columbus Hall
State Board of Education
MecSherrystown
M. Francis Coulson
Mc-Sherrystown
Coulson
Adams County
Conewago
Littlestown
Lower Adams
Hanover
Magr
Patrick F. McGee
St. Joseph's Academy
Megr. McGee
Linus Kuhn
Augustus Meller
Robert Snyder
Charles Horwedel
James Slagle
Mary Claire Weaver
County Gets 8-Inch Snow
The third heavy snowfall of the winter blanketed Adams County with about eight inches of snow prompting a major road clearance by the State Highways Department. Fifty-two trucks and 120 men worked since midnight. few secondary roads closed, and all roads were to be cleared by evening. Schools stayed open though many meetings and social events were cancelled.
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Adams County
State Highways Department
Highways Department
Welcome Circle tea at First Lutheran New Oxford
The Welcome Circle Class of First Lutheran Church in New Oxford holds a membership tea on Tuesday evening February 18 at 8 p.m. Junior Choir practice is Wednesday at 6 15 p.m. Senior Choir practice is Wednesday at 8 15 p.m. Church Council meets tonight at 7 30 p.m. Confirmation class Saturday at 10 30 a.m.
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Welcome Circle
First Lutheran Church
New Oxford
Church Council
McSherrystown Adopts Budget with 20 Mills Tax Rate
McSherrystown Borough Council set a 41 882 budget and kept the 20 mills plus 5 per capita tax. Expenditures total 36 920 with a 4 962 unappropriated balance. The panel planned a joint bid meeting with Conewago Township Hanover and Penn Township to seek bulk materials. Mayor De Cheubell noted fines and complaints for the month while police reported investigations and incidents. The council approved reconstructing South Street from Third to Academy and sale of an overhead door from the borough building.
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Mcsherrystown
M“Xe-Sherrystown
Conewago
Hanover
Penn Twp
Edward de Cheubell
Mannard Masemer
South St
Third
Academy St
Borough
Fallout Shelter Courses Offered by Three Universities
Adams County Civil Defense announces a series of fallout shelter courses for architects and engineers. Courses include Fallout Shelter Analysis at Harrisburg starting February 22, Environmental Engineering for Fallout Shelters at Penn starting February 3, and Protective Construction at University Park Philadelphia and Pittsburgh starting in March. William G. Weaver invites inquiries and notes travel precautions due to driving conditions.
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Adams County Civil Defense Headquarters
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University
University of Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
University Park
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
William G. Weaver
Carlisle Man Is Charged In Fatal Crash
Carlisle 24 year old John P. Blazetic Jr. was charged with involuntary manslaughter and drunken driving after a Saturday night crash that killed York Springs couple Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. King. He was committed to York County prison on $2500 bail. The collision on Carlisle Road also seriously injured Mrs. Jean G. Myers and prompted hospital treatment for Paul R. King Jr. A double funeral was held for the Kings amid details of the crash and charges following police consultation with the district attorney.
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W. Souther St
Carlisle
York Springs
York County
H. Gellard Fickes
York
Paul R. King
York Springs R. 1
Jean G. Myers
Dillsburg
King
Myers
Harrisburg Hospital
Paul R. King Jr
Blazetic
Joseph L. Pochyba
Harrisburg State Police
Daniel W. Shoemaker
Pochyba
Gettysburg-Harrisburg
Blazelie
New Oxford FHA hears lawyer on marriage faults
The New Oxford Future Homemakers of America met February 11 in the high school home economics room. York lawyer Mrs. Jane Alexander spoke on the faults of early marriages and the divorce rate. Juniors and seniors attended.
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New Oxford Future Homemakers of America
New Oxford High School
Jane Alexander
York
Engagement Announced for Louise Williamson and Leonard Smith Jr
Louise Williamson daughter of Mrs Esther Ferry New Oxford and Earl Ferry Gettysburg will wed Leonard S Smith Jr son of Leonard S Smith New Iberia La and the late Mrs Smith The couple meet in Gettysburg where Williamson is employed at the West Street branch of Gettysburg National Bank Smith works for Photographers Service in St Louis The wedding is set for Sunday February 23 at 8 30 a m in the Presbyterian Church
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Louise Williamson
Esther Ferry
New Oxford
Earl Ferry
Gettysburg
Leonard S. Smith Jr
Leonard S. Smith
New Iberia
Smith
West St
Gettysburg National Bank
Photographers Service, Inc
St. Louis
Presbyterian
Arentz announces engagement of Carol Ann Arentz
Mr and Mrs Kenneth S Arentz of Hanover announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Ann to Airman 2/C Glenn R Gastley son of Mr and Mrs Elmer R Gastley of Gettysburg PA The bride to be is a 1962 graduate of Delone Catholic High School and works as a quality control inspector at Middleburg Manufacturing Co The fiancé is a 1961 graduate of Delone High School and is serving with the U S Air Force at K I Sawyer AFB Michigan
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Kenneth S. Arentz
Hanover
Carol Ann
Glenn R. Gastley
Elmer R. Gastley
Gettysburg
Miss Arentz
Delane Catholic High School
Middleburg Mfg. Co
Delone High School
U. S. Air Force
K. I. Sawyer Afb
Michigan
New Oxford Boy Scout Troop 85 Meeting Report
The New Oxford Boy Scout Troop 85 held a regular meeting at Peters Street Elementary School with the Scout Oath Law and Lord’s Prayer led by Larry Weaver and Maurice Miller. The merit badge show was discussed and later Scouts carved neckerchief slides. James Moore reports.
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New Oxford
Peters Street
Larry Weaver
Maurice Miller
Donahue
James Moore
Clearview
Hanover
East Berlin
Manheim
Dan Sieg
Robert Robinson
David Zinn
Sterling Feeser
Paul Boose
Charles Topper
Burnell Carbaugh
William Staub
Bright Green Grape Ivy Plant Hint from Pennsylvania Expert
Lynn Smith extension flower specialist in Pennsylvania suggests brightening winter house plant collections with a shining green grape ivy plant. The note emphasizes indoor greenery and seasonal decor from a university extension expert.
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Lynn Smith
Pennsylvania
Abbottstown Community News and Notes
Abbottstown and surrounding towns report visits and illness. Francis Elder hosts Abbottstown visitors. Miss Stambaugh from Washington spends the weekend at home. Fire Company aided by firefighters for a chimney blaze at Lloyd Eckert’s home. Birth announced for Niles Lease and wife’s daughter. Various local engagements include Lions Club, Ladies Auxiliary card party, and Boy Scout activities with Red Cross training, hikes, and fundraisers for camp and a National Camporee. Local residents cited for hospital stay, music and college band selections, air force reassignment, new birth, and hospital discharge.
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Raymond Elder
Toledo
Francis Elder
Linda
Stevie Butt
Lancaster
Elmer Butt
Nancy Stambaugh
Washington, D. C
Abbottstown Fire Company
Lloyd Eckert
Niles Lease
Abbottstown
Robert Berkheimer
Hanover General Hospital
Jerry Dobbs
Jenifer and
Jeffrey
Hanover
Susan Hamme
Elizabethtown College
Harrisburg
Lillian Stambaugh
Henry Brenneman
Thomasville R. 1
Abbottstown R
American Red Cross
Abbottstown Lutheran Church
George S. Wildasin
East Berlin
Abbotstown
Abbbottstown Lutheran Church
Mary Jane Rink
York Springs
Grape ivy thrives with filtered light and cool temps
State University notes hardy grape ivy grows well at home with filtered light and temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees. Proper watering is aided by porous clay pots, which provide steady moisture without overwatering roots.
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State University
York Springs WCTU Meeting Recalled for Prayer Service
The regular monthly York Springs WCTU meeting is recalled so members may attend the World Day of Prayer Service at the Presbyterian Church in York Springs on Friday February 14 at 7 30 p.m.
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York Springs
WCTU
Presbyterian Church In
Car Ad Full of Classic Models for Demonstration
A dealer invites customers to a free demonstration drive featuring a lineup of vintage and modern cars. Highlights include a 1962 Chevrolet Impala hardtop, 1961 Comet sedan, 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, 1966 Pontiac hardtop, 1963 Ford Tudor Galaxie, 1962 Ford Fairlane 500, 1964 Chrysler 300, 1959 Rambler wagon, 1958 Plymouth hardtop, 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88, 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon, 1955 Packard sedan, and 1953 Dodge sedan.
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Plymouth
Packard
DODGE
Seed treatment best procedure at 18th Seed Conference
Raymond P. Seven of Morton Chemical discussed seed treatment as the top farm management practice with high returns per cost based on tests across states. He cited fungicidal seed treatment boosting yields 2 to 5 bushels per acre for a dime and a $40 to $100 return per dollar when wheat is $2 a bushel.
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Raymond P. Seven
Morton Chemical Company
Pennsylvania State University
Seven
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