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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
8
Boards prepare to review and sign the joint consolidation agreement at Bigierville High School on Thursday at 8 pm. Finances dominate discussion with two sections approved: current expenses divided pro rata by October 1 ADM. capital costs divided by each district’s assessed property value.
The committee proposed a 168000 plus cost plan for operating the joint school system with 114000 earmarked for instructional services. They aim to equalize the tax base across districts, discuss pupil assignments, and note potential tax increases though smaller than independently operated boards in the past. Members include Dr J L Boyer Lawrence E Myers Ryland Wright George Schriver Lendersville L W Kleinfelter Willis H Lady J F Kan
Adams County league scores show Bendersville 6 1 81, Hanover 2, Arendtsville 5 2, New Oxford 4 4, Littlestown 3 4, Emmitsburg 4 2, Fairfield 2, Gettysburg 1 6 143 with Saturday matchups Bendersville 7, Orrtanna 10, McSherrystown 2 and Emmitsburg 9, New Oxford 8, Hanover 11, Littlestown 5. Gettysburg 7 Arendtsville 3 on Sunday. Mrs. Donald P. McPherson Jr. noted Gettysburg named to Yale Law School Alumni Placement Service committee.
A readable fragment lists individuals including Agy and Elliot Taylor of Butler township, Robert C. Lott and Harold R. Taylor of Menallen township, Zeal Peters and Hilbert Hoffman of Tyrone township.
In New Oxford high school an Indian ceremonial initiated James Myers and Norman Humbert into Cub Pack No 8&5 while James Dysart earned the Bobcat award. Plans to visit Harrisburg June 12 include the Lower House of Representatives and the museum. more cars are sought for the trip. Previous meeting saw Wolf and Bear badges awarded to John Haverstick and George Spangler, with Jay Lough earning silver arrow and service stars for others. James Dysart topped handicrafts with first place and Kenneth Ecker, Merle and Burnell Smith placed. Chairman Mervin Spangler presided. Next meeting date not given.
League standings show Brushtown leading with 10 first, Gettysburg 5, Barlow 2, Granite 1. Other results include Cashtown 10 over Heldlersburg 4, Wenkeville 9 over Bonneauville 5, and Gettysburg 5 over Brushtown 10 in a late match. A wiener roast is planned in Spangler's woods on Tuesday evening June 24 with the topic Come See.
Sells Farm news item notes Charles D and Mary H Goulden sold their W acre Straban township farm three miles east of Gettysburg on the Hanover highway to Francis A Warndell and Elizabeth J Warndell of Farmington Pa. Possession will be given June 5. Sale conducted by C A Heiges.
Mrs Elisabeth Grieb former county child welfare secretary was elected as temporary secretary for three summer months by county commissioners at their Wednesday session. She resigned to take time for a welfare project and will fill the post during summer vacation. Mr and Mrs Clarence W Ipsby Jr Gettysburg announce the birth of a son at Warner hospital.
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