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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1947

Page

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Honors In Swine Contest At Lancaster Banquet

William Werwager of New Oxford Future Farmers of America was chosen top swine producer among Adams and York County students at a Lancaster banquet earning a $100 bond. Paul Lease Jr of East Berlin took second with a $50 bond and Vincent Martin of Gettysburg third with a $25 bond. The event recognized county FFA members for swine improvement projects with remarks by Horace Waybright and others, while gifts were awarded to 1946 honorees and next year projects.

Wiliam Werwager New Oxford Future Farmers of Immarten Chub Lancaster Berwager FIA Thomas Metin York County Paul Lease, Jr East Berlin Vincent Martin Gettysburg Adams York Gills Horace Waybright Gettysburg R. D FFA Dale Hoffman Robert Peters Biglerville Club Richard Beckley Kenneth Diveley Arendtsville Dale Reichert New Oxford Robert Woodson Martin Cravill George Musselman Rodney Sebright Roger Grimm Fast Berlin Jack Asper Kenneth Taylor Gene Staub Perry Shaeffer Biglerville William Berwager Richard Waybright Paul Waybright Raymond W. Morrison Adams County Richard C. Lighter J. Floyd Slaybaugh Lloyd C. Keefauver Gettysburg High School Guile W. Lefever Clarence Waybright John G. McAllister Cecil R. Snyder Elwood B. Staudt John L. Kratzert Elmer Schriver

Trespass charge on railroad property in Conewago Township

Ervin Smith of Hanover R D 3 faced a trespass information filed by Western Maryland railway detective Milton R Tipton before Justice John H Base Hore in Gettysburg Friday morning. The incident allegedly occurred July 8 in Conewago township. Smith pleaded guilty and paid a fine of $1 plus costs.

Ervin Smith Hanover

Bishop Outlines Priesthood Plans For Harrisburg Diocese

The Most Rev George L. Leech told 109 Holy Name members at Waynesboro that 24 young men will begin priestly studies in September, raising the diocese’s training total to 91 and enabling broader financial aid for early education. He noted the community’s donations support college years and praised continued support for future priests. A 1948 rally was planned for late summer or fall, with Gettysburg and York as possible sites. October 12 meeting at St. Ignatius Buchanan Valley and January gathering at St. Joseph’s Bonneauville were set for the Union’s sessions.

Harrisburg George L. Leech Southern Regional Union of Holy Name Societies Waynesboro Union Carl W. Kane Bigierville R. D Gettyburg York St. Ignatius Catholic Church Buchanan Valley St. Joseph's Catholic Church Bonneauville

Divorce Suit Filed by Mrs Elda Jacoby in Carlisle

Mrs Elda M. Jacoby of Shippensburg filed a divorce suit in Carlisle against Germanus A. Jacoby of Centennial. The couple wed on February 17 1939.

Carlisle Elda M. Jacoby Shippensburg Germanus A. Jacoby Centennial

Meningitis Case Second In County

Frederick M. Shearer a 22 year old from Hunters town road was hospitalized at Warner hospital with crerbrospinal meningitis later confirmed by State Sanitarian William Shields. He is the second Adams county case this year. Patricia Baker 18 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Baker Gettysburg R3, also fell ill with meningitis on April 30.

Hospital transfers and relapse noted after illness

The person was taken to Warner hospital then returned home a month later. A relapse followed and she was moved to Harrisburg hospital for further care.

Warner Hospital Harrisburg

Party At Mrs Hartlaub Home Draws 50 Friends

More than 50 friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Clarence Hartlaub near Granite Wednesday evening for a party. Door prizes went to Mrs. Glenn Whister and Mrs. Tony Clappert, with other awards handed out. Accordion selections were performed by Miss Hylda Klinefelter.

Clarence Hartlaub Granite Glenn Whister Tony Clapper Hylda Klinefelter

Time couples share becomes precious in busy world

A reflection on how modern life limits time for married partners and the value of spending those moments together. The piece emphasizes the benefits of shared activities to strengthen relationships.

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