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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1947

Page

21

Jointure Agreement Heads to Board Approval

A six district jointure committee completed its draft and aims for board approval this Thursday at Biglerville high school. They reviewed finances setting costs by operating and capital outlay shares and seek a near uniform tax base while facing possible tax increases to sustain combined services.

Upper County Bigierville High School J. L. Boyer Lawrence E. Myers Arendtaville Ryland Wright George Schriver Bendersville W. Kleinfelter Willis H. Lady Biglerville J. F. Kan

Adams County League Standings and Scores

Adams County league table shows Bendersville leading with 6 wins and 1 loss followed by Arendtaville and Orrtanna. Saturday results include Fairfield 8 Bendersville 7 and Orrtanna 10 McSherrystown 2. Sunday Gettysburg 7 Arendtsville 3. Also note Mrs Donald P McPherson Jr of Gettysburg named to Yale Law School Alumni Placement service committee.

Bendersville Hanover Arendtaville Orttanna New Oxford Littlestown Emmitsburg Fairfield Gettysburg Donald P. McPherson, Jr Pennsylvania Yale University Law School Yale

Community figures named in regional notices

A fragment lists individuals such as Agy and Elliot Taylor of Butler township, Robert C. Lott and Harold R. Taylor, Menallen township, and Zeal Peters and Hilbert Hoffman of Tyrone township.

Agy Elliot Taylor Butler Township Robert C. Lott Harold R. Taylor Menallen Zeal Peters Hilbert Hoffman Tyrone Township

Scout News Brings New Oxford Cub Pack Initiations

At Indian ceremonial in New Oxford high school James Myers and Norman Humbert joined Cub Pack No 85. James Dysart earned the Bobcat award. Plans for a June 12 Harrisburg visit to the Lower House museum and other sites. One or two more cars needed for the trip. Previous awards listed for John Haverstick Jay Lough Burnell Srpith along with other badge and service star recipients. Handicrafts exhibit honors went to James Dysart first Kenneth Ecker second Merle Smith third Burnell Smith fourth. Chairman Mervin Spangler led the meetings. Next meeting set for unspecified date.

New Oxford High School James Myers Norman Humbert James Dysart Harrisburg George Spangler James Haverstick Merle Smith Larry Smith Jay Lough Kenneth Ecker Burnell Smith Mervin Spangler

South Penn League Play Results In Bonneauville Area

Sunday scores show Brushtown 10 over Gettysburg 0 and Barlow 6 over Granite 2. Cashtown 10 defeated Heidlersburg while Wenksville 9 topped Bonneauville. Final team standings list Heidlersburg 5 2 Cashtown 4 2 Gettysburg 2 2 Wenksville 3 3 Brushtown 3 4 Barlow 2 5 Granite 1 6.

Bonneauville Heidlersburg Cashtown Gettysburg Wenkaville Brushtown Barlow Granite Wenksville

Come See Wiener Roast in Spangler’s Woods Tuesday Eve

An advertised wiener roast is planned for Tuesday evening in Spangler’s woods. The June topic invites attendees to gather for a communal event with food and conversation in a local outdoor setting.

Spangler's Woods

Next Sunday's Games List for Local Matches

Granite versus Gettysburg, Bonneauville against Barlow, Cashtown at Brushtown, and Wenksville visiting Heidlersburg scheduled for next Sunday with four pairings across area teams.

Goulden Farm Sold Near Gettysburg to Warndells

Charles D and Mary H Goulden sold a 20 acre farm in Straban township three miles east of Gettysburg on the Hanover road to Francis A Warndell and Elizbeth J Warndell of Farmington Pa. Possession given June 5. Sale handled by C A Heiges.

Straban Township Gettysburge Hanover Highway Francis A T Elizabeth J Warndell Farmington C A Heiges

Mrs Grier Returns for Three Months as Temporary Secretary

Mrs Elizabeth Grieb former welfare secretary for the county was elected by the commissioners as temporary secretary for the three summer months at the state request. The state pays the salary. Mrs Orteb resigned to study welfare work. Mr and Mrs Clarence W Key Jr Gettysburg announce the birth of a son at Werner hospital.

Elizabeth Grieb Clarence C. Smith Clarence W. _, Key, Jr Gettysburg Werner Hospitel

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