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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
1
Gov. Arthur H James spoke at the National Cemetery and on a nationwide radio audience urging revived industry for national defense. He warned of a fifth column danger, urged building highways, airports, a trained army, and stressed prudence and coalition over dictatorship to secure liberty.
Carl W. Kane of Franklin township was elected Adams County Democratic chairman and Friday announced his executive committee to aid in party affairs. The lineup includes Kane as chairman, vice chairman Edna Eicholtz of Gettysburg, secretary Seb Weaver of McSherrystown, treasurer Harry Cratin of Littlestown, state committeeman Edward Utz of Biglerville, M. R. Freed of New Oxford, Robert McCleaf of Fairfield, Guy Bream of Tyrone township, and Rosswell Topper of Mt. Pleasant township.
Robert D. Potter, science editor of the American Weekly, argues that a working death ray could end all warfare. The upcoming June 16 issue promises a thorough explanation of how such a force might shape mankind’s future.
Two Civil War veterans sat on the rostrum with Gov. Arthur H. James as he delivered the Memorial Day address in Gettysburg before about 5,000 people. Noah O. Woodruff of Elizabeth NJ and J Frank Eich of York were honored guests, with Eich noted as one of York’s last surviving Civil War veterans.
Notice is given that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Mary Edith Colgan Executrix of the will of F. X. Colgan deceased in Adams County Pennsylvania. Creditors and those owing the decedent are requested to present claims or make payments to the Executrix or her attorney J. F. Yake Jr Esq Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
Ted Covey 34 of Indianapolis and his wife faced a $10 fine and costs for driving too fast for conditions after their car skidded on wet streets five miles east of Gettysburg. Covey was thrown about 30 feet when the vehicle struck a traffic light pole near Meade school. Both suffered bruises, and Covey awaited $12.25 from Indianapolis as he telegraphed for funds to pay the fine.
Administrator's notice announces letters of administration granted for the estate of W Ralph Miller of New Oxford Adams County. Debts must be settled and claims presented to G R Miller and attorney Geo M Walter. Also probate notice for Sadie Topper executrix of William F Topper of Abbottstown Adams County.
The executor of Elizabeth J. Weikert's estate offers at public sale the half-lot known as No 55 in New Oxford bounded by Carlisle Street and an alley. The two-and-a-half story brick dwelling with seven rooms and a rear barn is on the premises. Sale begins 2:00 PM with terms announced by executor Mervin Creager. attorneys Fisher Ports & May. auctioneer S Crawford & Son.
Judge W C Sheely president judge of Adams and Fulton counties told about 400 people at Green Hill cemetery Waynesboro Memorial Day exercises hosted by the American Legion to avoid war hysteria while stressing defense strength.
A speaker urged a broad shift in public attitudes toward national defense and un Americanism in light of recent world events. The call emphasized unity and vigilance amid growing international tensions.
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