East Berlin community notes from Memorial Day events
East Berlin residents reported Memorial Day parades and pallbearers for Edwin Ruby at Emig Funeral Home. Church festivals and plays were announced, including Children of the Bible at St. Pauls Red Run. Local groups shared meetings, 4-H plans, and a fire hall Father’s Day dinner. Ambulance calls to Hanover Hospital were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
New Oxford
Edwin Ruby
Emig Funeral Home
Jolmami Melvin Ruby
al- Welton Robrbaugh
Beulah Heagy Hollinger
Church Lawn
St. Paul's
Red Run
Ethel Blick
Elizabeth Hulling
Prd
Barbara Wantz
Virginia Schaberly
Beatrice Porter
Union Bridge
Lawrence Aland
Mite Society
Zwingli United Church of Christ
Leon Roos
Gene Swartz
Stanley, W. King Sr
Florida
Phyllis Harbold
Helen Tunison
Extension Home
East Berlin
Laird Completes Enlisted Submarine School Graduation
News item notes US Navy fireman apprentice and East Berlin native Merle E. Laird graduated May 15 from the Enlisted Basic Submarine School at New London. The training marks the months remaining to qualify as a submariner and earn the silver dolphin insignia of the Submarine Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. OL. Laird
USN
Mer] E. Laird
East Berlin
New London Naval
East Berlin Alumni Banquet Highlights 1912 30th Anniversary
East Berlin High School Alumni Association held a banquet at the East Berlin fire hall with about 250 attendees. Charles Gentsler gave the invocation, Ronald Hoke presided, and Gerald Mummert led group singing with piano by Mrs. Charles Genta. The event celebrated the 30th anniversary of the class of 1912 and the 100 guests included attendees from earlier classes. Officers for the new year were elected, and Prof. Charles Eisenhart spoke about Steelton High Spire School Jointure. Gifts honored the eldest, the youngest, and a Baltimore member. The Lions Club noted alloys of copper nickel resist corrosion in saltwater. Senior Scout summer plans and Camp Echo Trails enrollment were announced for 4-H activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.s.cw
Trinity
Theran Church
East Berlin
Annex
Robert Lau
Menter
Treas Rer
E. M. Gruver
Gruver
Bessie Walters Maurath
Baltimore
J. W. Bucher
Glenolden
Bucher
Temple University
Carlton Jacobs
Clark Frey
Annette March
Treas
Irvin Gross
Robert Trimmer
Hoke
Charles Eisenhart
Steelton High Spire School
Jointure
Guy Philips
San Diego
Calif
Gorge Martin
Gettysburg
Sadie Wilt
Girl Scout Day Camp Week Postponed for Joint Participation
Announcement states the annual Girl Scout day camp at Happy Valley near Fairfield is postponed to July 13 to allow East Berlin Hampton and New Oxford troops to join as in prior years. New Oxford Scouts cannot camp July 26, reducing East Berlin attendance due to the new July 13 date and July 9 swim program conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Valley
Fairfield
East Berlin
Hampton
New Oxford
Japan
Leisure Topics At Evening Meeting Mention Local Hosts
The evening covered several leisure and recreation topics led by multiple members including Mrs. George Moul Mrs. Glenn Cashman Mrs. Jacque Hoffman and Mrs. Lewis Jacobs on Leisure That Recreates and by Mrs. William Lerew on Leisure Time Activities That Recreate. Miss Grace Stambaugh spoke on Recreating Activities while Miss Beulah Wentz and others discussed Recreation Through Self Improvement. Mrs. Miriam Wagner chaired the business session and Mrs. Clark Frey invited the USCW to a covered dish supper for church choirs at her lawn gathering on Monday July 2 at 6 pm. Miss Beulah Wentz reported missionary treasurer funds. Hostesses were Mrs. Norman Wolf Mrs. Luther Smith and Mrs. Lewis Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moul
Glenn Cashman
Jacque Hoffman
Lewis Jacobs
William Lerew
Grace Stambaugh
Paul Lerew, Jr
Beulah Wentz
Norman Auchey
Robert Lau
Miriam Wagner
Clark Frey
U.S.C.W
Norman Wolf
Luther Smith
Storm Hits East Berlin Area With Severe Winds
A wind and rain storm described as one of the worst in years swept East Berlin Friday night about 8:30. It cut power to parts of the town, toppled trees, damaged buildings, and caused garden and antenna destruction. Some hail was reported as the storm broke after dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Berlin
Court News Roy Smith Faces Payment Plan Action
Roy Smith of New Oxford appeared before the court over irregular payments on an order. He said he no longer had overtime work and the probation officer was asked to investigate and devise payment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Smith
New Oxford
City weighs curb costs for sidewalks and sewer access
The council discussed curb assessments for properties lacking sidewalks with some owners facing high costs, including up to 1008 feet of curb at about 3.25 per foot. One councilor opposed the plan, another abstained. The meeting also approved fire radios, tar and chip resurfacing, moving water boxes and a booster pump plan for the water station, funding details not fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD Wag
George Shetler
Thie Mean
Baker
Pia
Mire J Company
Gary Mackiey
Tire Company
Federal Communications System
Borough Considers Emergency Pump and Tax Exonerations
The council heard that a pump's efficiency fell from 70 gallons a minute to 50 and may require a three horsepower split case with a mechanical seal. a auxiliary pump for emergencies was proposed. Exonerations were approved totaling 487.67 in per capita taxes and 1930 in real estate taxes, with many listed as moved, deceased, on relief, or under 21. The solicitor was instructed to begin proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saylor
Council
Local Council Meeting Details and Payments Noted
Fragmentary OCR records show a Gettysburg area meeting with debts and payments. Mentions the water tower, delinquent taxes, a 4,170 rent figure, and a six year council duration with 4,507 final members referenced. The Pittsburgh Level is also noted in relation to adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg National Bank
Willy Wncluden
Pittsburgh
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Camp Echo Trails
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Anita
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Eest Bertin, Pa
Wal
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Abbottstown, Pa
Lincoln Way Sales and Service
Shbettstown, Pa
Gulf Gasoline OU Pure Refiners
Cross Keys
Meere Bros
Props
W. ©. Callahan
Prop
Ilat
STAUB
Chevrolet Sales, Inc
Lincetwway Geet New
Oxford, Pa
Stockham’s
Weeel
Galencing
Philips
Queen Quality
Baltimore Street
Hanover, Pa
Waltersborf Furniture
Baltimore St. Hanover, Pa
Court News
Harry E. Trimmer Jeweler
York
W. King St
York, Pa
Mulberry
Chronister's
King Se
Emig
Funeral Home
Pony Raceway
Pittenturf
York Springs
Glidden
Gentiler
East Berlin Garage, Inc
East Berlina
S.&h. Green
Proctor
Kimberly
Home Service & Supply
Peoples State Bank
Federal Deposit Ineurance Corporation
Brandt
Cletus E. Mummert
Copenhagen
Koehler
Schlitz
Gestrutemen & Schmidt
Budweiser
Ballantine
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