Memorial services and local town notices in New Oxford
Memorial services at Pines church Saturday at 7 pm with Theo Pfeiffer Camp 60 conducting. Parochial schools close Thursday. Geo Snyder Post A L to meet Friday at 8 15 pm to elect delegates to the State Cantonment at Allentown. Graduation of Guyon A. Smith at Lafayette College next week. Strawberries promising in region. Reunion of Mrs Eirza Herman’s family. Cannon Ball Baker to Chicago via New Oxford. message to Burgess Miller. Memorial Day observances at Conewago St Luke’s and Boitineauville cemeteries. Local speeding fine. dance and band reorganization updates.
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the Pines Church
Theo. Pfeiffer
Geo. E. Snyder Post
A. L
Allentown
John Kiser
Lafayette College
Guyon A. Smith
F. S. Smith
Hanover Street
Eirza Herman
Alice A Cashman
Pines Church
Alice A. Cashman
Elmer Rinehart
Galdens
Ira G. Herman
Sugartown
G. W. Herman
Jos. Sheely
New Oxford
Lewis Bollinger
New Chester
C. G. Sheely
Town
Baker
New York
Chicago
Burgess Milter
United States Army
Clarence Bushman
Mary Bushman
Gettysburg
Conewago Chapel
Charch
Irishtown
Lyric Orchestra
S. of W
Conewago
St. Luke’s
Boitineauville
James Staub
East Berlin
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Paradise Township
Kathryn Alwine
W. C. Alyine
Berlin Junction
Hood College
Frederick
York
Charles J. Grove
New Oxford Foundry and Machine Company
Conewago Chanel
Clarence Young
George Young
Dover
Lees
Lynn Grove
New Oxford Baseball Association
Milly Hall
Bollinger
Gove Sproul Echoes Optimism At Gettysburg Memorial Day
Governor Sproul spoke to a large Memorial Day crowd at Gettysburg praising the nation’s wartime service and urging continued citizenship obligations. The event drew thousands via excursion trains with parades, veterans, scouts, and ceremonies at the National Cemetery and Gettysburg’s Memorial Day pageant.
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Gettysburg
Sproul
Pennsylvania
Republic
America
Philadelphia
Pottstown
National Cemetery
Donald P. McPherson
2. B. Baker
William ©. Sproul
Whills
D. P. McPherson
Sadlers
Thomasville Man Killed Jumping From Stone Car
James C. Gittings Jr. 36, vice president and general manager of Thomasville Stone and Lime Co., died after leaping from a moving loaded car as it drifted toward the yard. The ex-service man from York was killed instantly when the car toppled over him on the bank. Survived by wife, father, a brother and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Gillings
York
Thomasville Stone and Lime Company
Frank Johnson
James ©. Gittings, Sr
Baltimore
Stone
Gittings
Donation Bible Presented to Abbottstown Reformed Church
Mrs Irvin Et Hoover of Philadelphia donated a new Bible valued at 60 dollars to the Abbottstown Reformed congregation in honor of her late husband, a former member. Early sweet cherries are available at 20 cents a box, first of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Et Hoover
Philadelphia
Abbottstown
Airplane visit brings Milton Plank to Mercersburg Academy
Harrisburg resident Milton H. Plank missed his train but reached Mercersburg Academy by air in fifty five minutes. Lieut. Diehl piloted a craft, delivering a speech, giving rides to faculty, and photographing the campus from the air. The return trip to Harrisburg took fifty minutes at a total cost of 105 dollars.
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Milton H. Plank
Harrisburg
Gettysburg
Mercersburg Academy
Plank
Mercersburg
Lieut. Diehl
Academy
Mr. Plank
Tragic Gun Accident Kills 11 Year Old in West Manheim
Raymond Zumbrum, 11, son of Mrs. Lovie Zumbrum of West Manheim township near Fuhrman’s Mill, died instantly after a 22 caliber revolver discharged while he and his brother John, 13, grappled for the weapon in the kitchen. The bullet pierced his upper heart. coroner McConkey ruled accidental death by gunshot. He is survived by his mother, brother John, and sister Vernis. Father died six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Zumbrem
Lovie Zumbrum
West Manheim
Nera Fuhrman
Johu
John
Miss Vernis
Sheppard & Myers Shoe Factory
Hanover
McConkey
Local Birth Announcements From Area Families
Dairyman and Mrs. Frank Hichoka east of town welcomed a daughter on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Frilush of West High street had a son on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heintzelman of Fairfield welcomed a daughter on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Baker of Hamilton township reported a daughter May 21. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Stambaugh of Paradise township welcomed a son May 18. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Baughman of Littlestown reported a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Colgan of McSherrystown had a son on Memorial Day afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hichoka
Abe Frilush
West High Street
Edward Heintzelman
Fairfield
Amos Baker
Hamilton Township
C. M. Stambaugh
Paradise Township
Irvin Baughman
Littlestown
F. X. Colgan
McSherrystown
Weekly Berlin News Raises Yearly Rate
Owing to rising costs the Fast Berlin News will charge 1.50 annually starting June 1 1920. P W Kimmel proprietor notes the change as necessary. Edgar Flickinger head of the Masonic Home poultry dept at Elizabethtown oversees about 5000 fowls on the farm. Work crews move along the Carlisle pike near Hanover for a few days between Cross Keys and Hampton.
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Berlin
P. W. Kimmel
Prop’s
Edgar Flickinger
Sugartown
Masonic Home
Elizabethtown
Cross Keys
Hampton
Carlisle
Hanover
Gettysburg teachers reelected as salaries rise 15 percent
The Gettysburg school board announced the reelection of all current teachers for next year with an average 15 percent salary increase. To cover higher costs, the district raised the tax rate to 14 mills for school and 2 for building, up from 12 and 1. Notable reelections include J. Guy Wait, Miss Elmira Ruff, Lloyd R. Hartman, and Miss Carrie Miller. The Hanover board set 17 mills. The district also abandons the state's household arts and domestic science course due to expense and dwindling pupil interest.
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Gettysburg School Board
Hanover Board
J. Guy Wait
Elmira Ruff
New Oxford
Lloyd R. Hartman
Hightreet
Carrie Miller
Town
Found Dead in Barn in Two Taverns Community
Jacob T. Sherman aged 66, longtime Two Taverns general store owner and former postmaster, was found dead in his barn Sunday morning after an apparent apothexy attack. He emigrated to the country near Two Taverns after selling his store in 1882 and was survived by his wife and son Claud, plus several siblings. Interment followed at Grace Church, Two Taverns.
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Jacob T. Sherman
George Cash
Akron
Ohio
Westminster
Littlestown
iCrabbs
Hanover
Bessie Pohlman
York Hospital
Harry Weigle
Sallie Ferguson
Bridgeton
Old Town Water Ordinance Faces Defiance
In Same Old Rue the writer criticizes Comer for passing an ordinance restricting sprinkling hours and road limits to save money, yet says violations are widespread. The piece questions enforcement and urges Council to uphold the water ordinance and ensure justice.
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Comer
Public sales report of local estates and properties
Public sales list details several real estate transactions. William J Wisler sells Hanover farm to William L Zeppan for 906.80 total price 9 906 80 at 92 10 per acre. Joan W Wisler buys Littlestown property for 4615. Win Siear purchases Gro Stavely home at Clear Dale. Miss Melfic K Eisenhart sells Abbottstown property to Charles Bowser for 1710.
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William J. Wisler
Hanover
Willian L. Zeppan
Clear Springs
Frank Lehman
Joan W. Wisler
Agnes Heisman
Littles
Win, Siear
Clear Dale
Melfic K. Eisenhart
Anna Elizapeter
Andrew Baker
Abbottstown
Charles E. Bowjser
Foot Severely Injured Mounting Tractor In Motion
Merril Reese son of Mr and Mrs John Reese of near Brush Run station attempted to mount a moving tractor while plowing. His right foot caught in a revolving chain tearing the toenail from the big toe breaking the second toe and badly lacerating the third. A local surgeon treated the injuries. Abbotstown Memorial Day exercises were reported to be of the first order.
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Merril Reese
John ¥. Reese
Brush Run
Memorial Day Parade Crowned Best in Adams County
New Oxford residents praised the Memorial Day parade as the best in Adams County with an ideal day and about 3000 spectators from York Hanover Gettysburg and nearby towns lining the route. Chief Marshal J R Weaver and W D Himes led a smooth procession aided by the Hanover P O S of A band.
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New Oxford
Adams County
York
Hanover
Gettysboro
Center Square
Chronister and
Ziegler
Burgess Miller
Baseball Association
Miller's Hall
T. S. of A. Band of
J. R. Weaver
W. D. Himes
Hanover P.O. S
Geo. I. Snyder
American Legion
Gettysburg
J.B. Shanahan
Catholic
Cornelius Shue
Abbottstown
New Oxford Suffers Loss in Season Opener to Gettysburg
New Oxford opened the season with a 17 to 5 defeat to the Gettysburg Independents amid patchy play and weak fielding. Maxwell pitched well but received little support as Spring Grove later defeated New Oxford 14 to 4.
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New Oxford
Gettysburg “Independents
Gettysburg
N. C
Rusty Gates
la Army
Maxwell
Spring Grove
Uge
Altho McKim
Max
Pep
Cloyd Miller
Oxfor
Crackerstack College
Bob Brown
Miller
Dan
Honek
Biglerville
Regular meeting notes and town actions in New Oxford
Regular meeting records show crossings on Lincoln Way approved and street work planned. Officials authorize water meter extensions, license collections, police staffing, and a 160 borrowing for 30 days while noting a solemn Memorial Day service and a serious crime report involving a Maryland resident.
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N. Q. Mfg. Co
Burgess Miller
Brown
Ratfensberger
Wits
F. B. Seilers
Chas. Olinger
H.S. Sheats
Hanover Light Co
Pennsylvania Salt Co
H. B. Mehring
Jos. Felty
S. F. Keeney
Geo. Little
Jol. V. Staub
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Gove
Joseph Williams
Buffalo Division
Richard Thames
A. M. E. Zion Church
Annie M. Warner Hospital
E. PD. Venture
M. E
Thomasville
First Wass
Anthony L. Topper
Adv. Topper
P. BR. McDevitt
D. D
St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Mary's
Father Schmidt
L. Aug. Rendter
Bryan McCann
Carl Brady
Pius Poist
Monsignor Tierney
Mt. St. Mary's Seminary
Veal Estate Sales
Abbotestown
Columbin Moose
Sota
Columbin
Joseph Cochenour
D. OC
Abel
York County
York Couity Commissioners
Court House
Adwus Canny
Brooks
Hawkins
Prohibition Party
Farquhar, Steacy-Schmidt
Abbottstown Reformed
Curtis Chronister
Chronister
Roy Myers
Maryland
St. Bartholomew's Church
E. F. Dehois
Squire Mayers
Chief Crabbs
Bloom
Hartman
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