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New Oxford Item

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New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Jan 02, 1947

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Local notes report births marriages and community motion

Pred Staub and family in Columbia visit grandmother Mrs. George Foreman. Numerous births listed including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Marland Ziegler Gettysburg and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Pred Feiser Lincolnway East. Local residents and service members receive updates on discharges promotions and court fines. An eight pound four ounce son born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Livelsberger Hanover RF D 4. Eagle Scouts from New Oxford attend York Adams council dinner. A Christmas party at Rosary city of the Immaculate Conception and several pledges to Sigma Alpha Theta are noted.

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Pred Staub W. High Street George Foreman Columbia Marland Ziegler Gettysburg Zeigler O. A. Zeigler New Oxford R. D Earl G. Bipe North Tarrytown New York George N. Warner Latimore Township Eugene Bean Winthrop Mass Lincolnway East Warner Hospital West High Street Brough * Manufacturing Company Ray Whorley Allen Whorley Hanover R. D Fort Dix Richard Albert Gulden Hanover Street Chas. Sadler Ivan R. Mechdy Pennsylvania State Education Association Warrisburg Harry P. Reed Spring Run Joan Marie Clinton Null York Sarah Groft Clifton L. Harman Akron Ohio Guy Smells Lancaster Timothy Lingg Philadelphia Presbyterian Hospital Victoria Lingg Town Fidelis Lingg Pleasant Street Robert Miller Dorothy Mae Church of the Immaculate Conception Robert D. Hartnett James Shrader Emma Murren Hanover Eagle Scouts of York-Adams Area YMCA Jack Smith Thomas O'Brien William Yingling, Jr Ivan Mechtly George Sineltz The Rosary Scity Immaculate Conception Church Anna Jane Bollinger Harvey G. Bollinger Carlisle Street Susquehanna University Selinsgrove Sigma Omega Sigma Alpha Teta Bollager & Em Paul Chronister Curtis Kelly Rey Williams Rev John York Springs Berlin Herry Heffner Elmer Kenneth Dillsburg Laurence Heffner Ann Louise Shermanstown Charles Crawfort Abbottstown
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Miss Otto Weds Kenneth Alwine in Biglerville

Miss Charlotte M. Otto daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis B Otto of Dillsburg united in marriage with Kenneth E Alwine son of Mr and Mrs Percy E Alwine of New Oxford on New Year s Day at St Paul s Lutheran church Biglerville The double ring ceremony featured white pompous chrysanthemums and carnations with candlelight The organist Mrs Sternat played music for the processional and recessional The bride wore aqua wool crepe with brown accessories and a white camellia corsage They were attended by Mrs Harold Martenas The couple will reside in Biglerville after a wedding trip both employed in the C H Mustelman company office in Biglerville

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Charlotte M. Otto Higlerville Lewis B. Otto Dillsburg Kenneth Alwine Biglerville Percy E. Alwine New Oxford St. Paul's Lutheran Church H. W. Sternat Harold Martenas Dillsburg High School Carlisle Commercial College Gettysburg High School C. H. Mustelman Company
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Local couples wed in area ceremonies this weekend

Miss Wanita Lee Schell and Ira Stock Klinefelter united in a double ring ceremony at the Evangelical and Reformed parsonage New Oxford with a reception at the bride's home. Geraldine F. Brown and Harold J. Miller wed at St Vincent's rectory Midway with a reception at the bride's mother. Ethel Mae Brown and George W Gruver married at Holtzschwamm Union church with a Niagara Falls trip and residence to follow.

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Cash and Rituals Stolen From Lodge in Gettysburg

Police report theft from Odd Fellows lodge rooms in Gettysburg over the last two weeks. A wooden box with $10 and six rituals were taken. Report filed by William J L Mears Frank Dougherty and George Martin.

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Odd Fellows Lodge Odd Fellows Getttysburg William JL. Mears Frank Dougherty George Martin
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Local Holiday Visits Highlight Hanover Community

Miss Marion Bevenour of Philadelphia visits nearby relatives over the holidays. A bustling social scene includes borough secretary Leo R. Staub celebrating a birthday and many Christmas gatherings at homes along W High and Lincolnway. Snow and sleet mark New Year’s weather as Hanover residents share Christmas treats and news of anniversaries and new births.

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Driver Charged After 2 Car Crash Near Cross Keys

Thomas Daniel age 5 from Philadelphia will be charged after a two car crash at the Cross Keys intersection. Daniel was following David Wolfe when he attempted to overtake and Wolfe slowed for a foreman. Daniel could not stop and struck Wolfe from behind causing $98 in damage and no injuries.

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Thomas Daniel Philadelphia Cross Keys Daniel Lincoln Highway David Wolfe New Oxford R. 1 Wolfe
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Couple Weds On New Year's Day At St Luke's White Hall

Miss Penn Sponselier daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sponselier Gettysburg R D 5 became the bride of Donald Gardner son of Mr and Mrs Warren F Gardner 3275 East Middle Street Hanover in a candlelight ceremony at St Luke's Reformed church White Hall New Year's Day at 4 pm The double ring rite was led by Rev John C Brumbach Littlestown The bride was given in marriage by her uncle Charles Snyder Thomasville The matron of honor was Mrs Harold Weikert Hanover The best man Elwood Henry Hanover The bridesmaids were Jean Gardner Miss Margie Deatrich Miss Gardner two ushers and a flower girl The church was decorated with palms candelabra and flowers A reception followed at the bride's home The couple plans a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and will reside at 325 East Middle Street Hanover The bride works at Lobel's in Hanover and the groom is employed by Cremer the florist Hanover

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Penn Sponselier Arthur Sponselier Gettysburg R. 5 Donald Gardner Warren F. Gardner East Middle Street Hanover St. Luke's Reformed Church White Hall John C. Brumbach Littlestown Margie Deatrich New Oxford Audrey Brumbach Harold Weikert Warren Sponseller Miss Gardner Miss Deatrick Miss Brumsbach Niagara Falls Lobell's Cremer Florist
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Local engagements announced in New Oxford area

Mrs Mervin Spangler announces Harriet Spangler to Lt Gene Huggens stationed at Camp Lee Virginia. Mr and Mrs George Deatrick announce Margie Deatrick to Pvt Ralph Stambaugh. Miss Gloria Altland to Ronald Geiselman with no wedding date set. Altland graduates 1945 from New Oxford High and works at Peoples State Bank East Berlin. Geiselman trains at Kings Point Naval Academy.

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Huggens Speogter Mervin Spangler New Oxford Harriet Gene M. Huggens Jacob Huggens Hanover Camp Lee Gesselman Althand Gloria Mae Altland William Altland Abbottstown Ronald L. Geiselman D. D. Geiselman Miss Altland Peoples State Bank East Berlin Geiselman Kings Point
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Property Transfers Involving Multiple Townships

Stella S Myers and Milton J Myers transfer three Oxford township lots to Willian Dorothy C Hockensmith in Oxford. Florence V Jago and William J Jago transfer two tracts totaling nine acres in Mt Pleasant township to Cornelius and Mildred G Togram.

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Stella S Milton J. Myers Huntington Township Willian Dorothy C. Hockensmith New Oxford Oxford Township Plorence V William J. Jago Mt. Pleasant Township Cornelius 3 Mildred G. Togram
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Library Committee Meeting This Evening

The New Oxford Library Committee will meet in One Library room Us Thursday evening 21 30. Members urged to attend as the meeting is important. Mrs. Etta Deardorff spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Clarence Masher in Columbia.

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New Oxford Library Etta Deardorff Lincolnway KE Snd Clarence Masher Columbia
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Death notices for Mrs. Ignatius Smith and Emmanuel Kinneman

Mrs. Ignatius Smith age 68 of 329 Third Street Hanover died Saturday night at Hanover Hospital. Survived by husband Ignatius and five sons, five daughters, 13 grandchildren, two dozen relatives. funeral and mass held at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church with interment at St. Joseph’s cemetery. Emmanuel Kinneman, 91, died Sunday at home of his daughter in New Oxford RD1. survived by daughter, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren. funeral Tuesday at Feiser Funeral Home Hanover with interment New Oxford cemetery.

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Ignatius Smith Mary W. Smith Third Street Hanover Hanover Hospital George and Rose Ackerman Groft Smith Hanover R Carvin McSherrystown Ray L New Oxford Elmer Paul S Bernard G. McSherrystown Guy Lawrence George Hockensmith Trishtown St. Vincent's Catholic Church LCDA Altar and Rosary Society Mark P. McElwee St. Joseph's Cemetery Donald Groft Thomas Livelsberger Burnell Lawrence Leon Klunk Robert Groft Emmanuel Kinneman Ralph Teal R.D Adam and Catherine Steffon Kinneman Kinneman Mary Alice Nell Kinneman Archie Storms Jacob Teal Charles Teal S. Granville Slaybaugh
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Golden Wedding Anniversary for Smiths Celebrated in Hanover Area

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Smith of Hanover R D 4 marked their Golden Wedding after marrying December 28, 189, at Conewago Chapel. Mass was led by Rev. Cletus Wagman, with ten children and families present. A dinner at George's restaurant in Littlestown followed, with all ten offspring in attendance, and both celebrating couples in good health.

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William A. Smith Hanover R. D George Raymond Funk New Oxford R. D Dennis Bolin Smith
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N O Week Of Prayer Services Begin Sunday

The week of Prayer services for New Oxford starts Sunday at 7:00 in the Reformed Church with Rev Harvey Light preaching. Daily services follow at 7:30 pm across Reformed Lutheran and Methodist churches with listed pastors. Public invitation extended to all services. Electric clock repairing advertised.

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New Oxford Reformed Church Harvey Light Monda Cining George E. Sheffer F. Putman, DD Orville Werner Gilbert Bennet Archie Robroaugh Abbottstown Lutheran Snyder Alleman Luther League
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Three Crashes In Gettysburg Reported In New Year

Gettysburg police logged three crashes as 1947 began. William H Berry of Camp Hill with reckless driving charges after a skid on East Lincoln Avenue. John Weaver Gettysburg R D facing reckless driving after hitting a parked car and a truck on South Washington Street. Lawrence Redding Gettysburg and Frederick Redding injured when his car collided with a truck on York Street. ten day notice filed.

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Gettysburg William Harvey Berry Camp Hill Marine Corps Lincoln Avenue Harrisburg Road C. William Zhen John H. Weaver R. G Lawrence Orndorff Gettysburg R. 5 South Washington Street Charles C. Culp, Jr Gallagher Food Market Government Culp Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore Weaver Lawrence Redding Frederick R. Redding William J. Barto Philadelphia York
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First 1947 births reported at Warner Hospital

The year begins with the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. James Bigham of Gettysburg R2 at Warner Hospital New Year’s Day. A daughter to James Miller Gettysburg R4 arrived Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kennedy York Springs R2 welcomed a son Tuesday morning. A daughter to Louis N. Diehl and Fred Myers Gettysburg R3 was born Monday morning at Warner Hospital.

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James Bigham Gettysburg R Warner Hospital James Miller Robert M. Kennedy York Springs R. 2 Louis N. Diehl Gettysburg R. 3 Fred Myers
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W C No 22 P O S A Elects Officers

W C No 22 P O S A New Oxford elects officers for the coming year at a monday meeting. Names include Past president Clair Loukenbill president H E Lough vice president HL F Steiner master of forms Emory Hammer recording secretary Geo D Sheely treasurer Guy Klingel financial secretary J Roy Waltman conductor Harry Kline inspector Chas Geisler guard Burnell Deardorff and trustee G W Sadler. Installation planned Monday evening January 13 by District President Geof Sheely.

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W. C P.O. S New Oxford Clair Loukenbill H. E. Lough HL F Steiner Emory Hammer Burnell Deardorff G W Sadler Geof Sheely
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Car And Snowplow Collision Near Gettysburg

Norman D. Jeftcuai 62 drove east on the Lincoln highway three miles west of Gettysburg when his car struck a state highway snow plow operated by Jo Cecil Gui. Damage totaled 63 dollars. No injuries or arrests reported. Jeftcuai said he was momentarily blinded by the plow lights. The plow suffered no damage.

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Norman D. Jeftcuai State Department of Highways Jo Cecil Gui Gettysburg Lincoln Highway Jeffcoat Staic Pobre Oahe Jeflcoat
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Church Services across multiple congregations end-year schedule

Evangelical and Reformed and Lutheran charges publish a long weekly prayer and worship schedule. Details include service times for Rev. Rohrbaugh in New Oxford, guest minister Rev. Harvey Lyte, catechetical classes, choir rehearsals, and week of prayer events across Emanuel Abbottstown, First Evangelical Lutheran, St. John’s Reformed New Chester, Emanuel Reformed Hampton, New Chester Lutheran, St. Pauls The Pines, St. Marks Heidlersburg, St. Mary’s New Oxford, and other area churches with dates, Holy Communion times, baptisms, and council meetings.

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Evangelical and Reformed Archie C. Rohrbaugh J. Paul's New Oxford Harvey Lyte West Manheim Emanuel's Abbottstow First Evangelical Lutheran Church G. E. Sheffer Pastor Church School Ministry of Music Ladies Aid Society Church Council Ellis Bream Guy Khngel Bender Millar Russel Staub New Chester
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Hebron Lodge Banquet Highlights St John’s Event

About 150 Hebron Lodge No. 465 members and guests attended the St John’s banquet in Abbotts town Monday evening. Ralph L. Minker of Ward, Welles and Dreshman fund raisers spoke. Charles L Etcholtz was the first manNe. musical numbers by Herbert H. Hoxe Blaine Wildasin and Prar Hoke Smith performed. The church Ladies Aid Society served a luncheon and delicious dinner.

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Hebron Lodge St. John’s Abbottstown Ralph L. Minker Ward, Welles and Dreshman New York City Charles L Etcholtz Manne Herbert H. Hoxe Blaine Wildasin Prar] Hoke Smith Ladies Aid Socrety
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Couple to Wed After Court Issue in Onego West Virginia

A marriage license was issued this morning at the courthouse to Earl Davis and Mikired Hope Harper. Earl is the son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Dave Onego West Virginia and Mikired Hope Harper is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer A Harper Littlestown. The couple plans to wed.

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Court House Earl Davis Elmer Dave Onego. W. Va Mikired Hope Harper Elmer A Harper Littiestown
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J W Brendle Dies Noted Hanover Produce Dealer

J Walter Brendle a 56 year old produce dealer of Littlestown died suddenly at his home on South Queen Street Littlestown after an illness he had been in declining health for some time Services set for Sunday at 2 PM from his home with Rev David Kammerer officiating He leaves a widow Helen Bowman three children from a former marriage six stepchildren two grandchildren and three sisters The interment will be in Mt Olivet Hanover with calling hours Saturday evening

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J. Walter Brendle South Queen Street Littlestown Brendle Impac Brendle Anna (Eversole) Brendale Hanover Ts of Pythias Junior Onder United American Mechanics K Chain Red Men Home Action Elks, Moose Eagles All of Poona Grange York County Council State Grange Republican Club St. Paul's Lutheran Church Alpha Fire Company Helen Bowman Lowell Ruggles Pred Trostle Jean Brendle York Larry Anthony Chicago James M. Anthony Leona B. Anthony Philadelphia Edwin C. Anthony Camp Lejeune N. C J. Wiliam Anthony Evelyn A. Anthony Paul Ernst Homer Heagy Creadon Shearer David 8. Kammerer Mt. Olivet Cemetery
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Burials in New Oxford Cemetery During 1945

G W Sadler superintendent reports 1945 burials in New Oxford Cemetery with list of 24 names and dates from January to December. Notable entries include John Irvin Ruff, Naomi Hulick, Mara Groft, Esther Diehl, John Harbold, Jennie Myers, and Emanuel Kinneman.

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G. W. Sadler New Oxford John Irvin Ruff Martin D. Diehl Paul B. Miller Edward J. Roland Ray David Bentsel Donald Mumper Naomi Elvira Hulick Mara BE. Groft J. H H. Millar Minnie D. Dicks Thomas Jefferson Herman Samuel J. Diehl Bessie Ida (Gitt) Bryan Aldes Prants George Noah Warner Emanuel Kinneman
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St Marys Cemetery Burials in 1946 at New Oxford

The 1946 interments at St Marys Cemetery New Oxford list Sarah Ellen Sterner Willem A Carbaugh Baby Boy Wagner Joseph Bernard Marston Francis Kuhn Mrs Mary A Tate Jacob E Andy Miller Pius I Smith Baby Girl Klunk James J Small Mrs Alice Barbara Smith Mrs Betty Miller.

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St. Mary's Cemetery New Oxford Sarah Ellen Sterner Willem A. Carbaugh Boy Wagner Joseph Bernard Marston Francis Kuhn Mary A. Tate Jacob E Andy) Miller Pius I. Smith Klunk James J. Small Alice Barbara Smith Betty Miller
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Disorderly Conduct Arrest In Gettysburg

Floyd J. Miller Jr. of Gettysburg paid a $5 fine and costs to Justice of the Peace John H. Basemore after a disorderly conduct hearing. The complaint was signed by Mrs. G. R. Hawkins after she reported a disturbance at the Greyhound Post House. Arresting officers were Patrolmen Charles C. Culp Jr. Kenneth Tawney and Paul B. Shealer.

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Floyd J Buddy) Miller, Jr Gettysburg Justice of the Peace John H. Basemore G. R. Hawkins Greyhound Post House Miller Charles C. Culp Kenneth Tawney Paul B. Shealer
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Fire Company to Elect Officers

Fire company schedules an evening meeting with the election of officers for the coming year and refreshments to follow. Members are urged to attend.

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Fire Company
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Sale Register Day Near Geitpnberg On Lincoln Highway

Auction shows goods from George M. Logan 23 miles west of Geitpnberg on Lincoln highway including livestock farm machinery and furniture. January 1 sale by F. WM Andere R. D. i Sant Bertin Paivestock. Edger Bower M Peters street.

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George M. Logan Geitpnberg Lincoln Highway F. WM Andere Sant Bertin Paivestock
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Otto Kenneth Alwine Klinefelter-Schell Wanita Lee Schell Charles Schell Spring Grove Ira Stock Klinefelter Victor Klinefelter Archie ©. Rohrbaugh Aberdeen Proving Grounds Hanover Canning Company Geraldine F. Brown Annie K. Brown Harold J. Miller Peter J. Miller Midway St. Vincent’s Catholic Church Edward J. Miller Eleanor Miller Graver—Brown Ethel Mae Brown Thomasville R. D Harvey Brown George Washington Gruver Oscar Gruver Holtzschwamm Union Church Elwood Johnson Melvin So Thomasville Cyn Thoussarilie Jacks Kiddie Banover Marion Bevenour B. F. Marshall Cyril Staub W. Highast Jacob Law Maurice G. Colestock Leo R. Staub Lloyd Eckert New Oxford R. D. 1 Hanover 1 General Hospital William Tully Mary Weaver Baltimore Ryland Robinson W. High St Ligouri Smith Palatka Fla Louis Smith Wim. Russell Sanford Rena Bower University of Pennsylvania Hospital Goldie Bower N. Peters Street Gettysburg Motors Glenn C. Bream York Street Sest Sarah Louise Miller Dickinson College Carlisle Wilbur H. Miller R. J. Brendle Poultry and Eye Dealer Jennie Myers Ruth Kopman Mumper Center Square Edith Weaver Karlene Pius Robinson Marguerite (Emmett) Nearing Wilmington Del Quigly Wagner Bermuda Fred Winand Fred, Jr Darby E. C. Livingston Lincolnway West New Oxford Town Allen C. Miller Catherine Miller Princeton N. J John W. Sheets Columbus W. Nelson Stauffer Walkersville John E. C. Miller William A. Sanders Philip Alwine Moses Hershey Sponseller Raymond Baugher Hi. B. Msherty Wm. C. Alwine, Sr Clarence P. Keefer Tami Lodge Wm Alwine, Jr Mark E. Trome Mi Batamore SH. Sanever Library Committee Wm. Smith N. O Hanover, Pa W.C P.O. S.A Prozen Foods Center Square Pruit Market St. John’s Reformed Alvin J. Forry Mite Society Emanuel Reformed Hampton St. Mary’s Church Robt, D. Hartnett Sodality Conewago Chapel Cletus Wagman Blessed Virgin Sodality St. Mary's Paradise Chester Leszewski G C Crabill Gettysourg RD Bulied Kent Witherow Leinhardt Bros J. W. Brendle St. Mary’s Cemetery Edger Bower M. Peters Street
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