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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1939

Page

3

Gettysburg and Adams County Students Receive Diplomas

Gettysburg and Adams County seniors receiving diplomas from Gettysburg College listed with activities and honors. Names include Margaret Bernice Bowers, John Greenawalt Brehm, John Edgar Deardorff, Eric Edward Duckstad, Ralph Eugene Eisenhart, Robert Harvey Fischer, Robert DeLolle Hanson, Mahlon Plank Hartzell Jr, Mary Elizabeth McShenny, Allen Cook Miller, John Maurice Musselman, Mildred Elizabeth Sell, Charles Robert Stevens, Mary Virginia Storrick, Cederic Wilbur Tilberg, Elizabeth Mae Troxell, Mary Henry Utz, and Susan Kubitz von Schweidtner, with clubs and athletic involvements noted.

Ralph Eugene Eisenhart East Berlin Sigma Alpha Epsilon Robert Harvey Fischer Gettysberg Spectrum Owl Nightingale Dramatic Club the Sages Eton Sigma Phi Student Christian Association Cabinet Pre-Ministerial Association Gettysburg Honor Society Phi Beta Kappa Muhlenberg Garver Phi Gamma Delta Robert DeLolle Hanson Gettysburg—Gettysburgian Owl and Nightingale Dramatic Club Who's Who Universities and Colleges of America Debating Council Intercollegiate Newspaper Association Tau Kappa Alpha Historical Association Pi Delta Epsilon Pi Lambda Sigma Harrison Franklin Harbach Pen and Sword Mary Elizabeth McShenny Gettysburg—Owl and Nightingale Dramatic Club Charles Robert Stevens York Springs Mary Virginia Storrick Gettyshburg Gettysburgian Sacajawean der Deutsche Verein Phi Sigma Tota Student Christian Association Kappa Epsilon Alpha Phi Gamma Delta Society Fraternity Elizabeth Mae Troxell Fairfield— Baum Beta Lambda William Henry Utz Gettysburg Susan Kubitz von Schweidtner Gettysburg — der Deutsche Verein Chi Omega

Bigger and Better Bargain Month at Cross Keys and York Street Garages

May sets a record as Cross Keys Garage and York Street Garage list a wide auction of De Soto and Plymouth models plus assorted Fords Chevrolets and Pontiacs from 1929 to 1939. The dealers advertise numerous sedans coupes roadsters and panels with model years ranging from 1929 to 1939 and locations at 800 York St Hanover PA.

Cross Keys York Street R. S DE Soto Plymouth

Pair Secures Marriage License in Hagerstown

Miss Mary E. Diveley daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Diveley of Big lersville and William R Spence son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Spence of Fairfield road have obtained a marriage license in Hagerstown.

Mary E. Diveley Homer Diveley Biglersville William R. Spence Jerry Spence Fairfield Road Hagerstown

Classified column prompts for buying or selling

To buy sell or send use the classified column. This note reminds readers to use the classifieds for commerce and listing purposes.

Littlestown High School 38 Graduates In 26th Commencement

Thirty eight Littlestown seniors graduated in a Friday ceremony with the pageant The Gateway. Diplomas were presented by Paul E. King as the American Legion awards were handed by L B Fink. Mary Jane Staley named outstanding girl and valedictorian.

Littlestown High School Anna Mary Biden Donald C. Feeser Littlestown High School Alumni Association Rose V. Barker Alumni Association Mary Jane Staley Claudine E. Harner Marvin ¥. Breighner Mary Elizabeth Bair Jane R. Reindollar Catherine E. Anthony Claudine FE. Harner Janet L. Markle Dorothy L. Snyder Burnell C. Wherley D. S. Kammerer George A. Lippy Claudine EL. Harner Phylis H. Sherman Dorothy O. Beaver Helen L. Strine Miriam N. Amspacher Catherine EB. Anthony Lloyd R. Baker H. Earl Basehear Loretta C. Boose Ruth Anna Bowers Marvin F. Breighner Laverne M. J. Harner Ruth L. Hollinger George E

Local Notice Names Six Individuals

The list names Christine R Strickhouser R Evelyn Tomas Burnell D Wherley Eliza beth L Wintrode Doris R Wright and Lois C Yealy as respondents in a public matter.

Christine R. Strickhouser R. Evelyn Tomas Burnell D. Wherley Elizabeth L. Wintrode Doris R. Wright Lois C. Yealy

Plow Drags 80YearOld Grandpa After Jump From Tractor

A Cumberland township farmer, William F. Redding, 80, was dragged briefly when he leaped from a moving tractor operated by his grandson B W Redding Jr., 22, while closing ditches. He sustained a sprained neck and facial and chest bruises but walked home with aid and later received medical treatment. In a separate matter, the will of Mrs Maury H E Byers was probated at the courthouse naming Edward Plunkett and Mrs Carrie Hess as executors for an estate valued at about 7 025 in real estate and personal property.

William F. Redding Cumberland Township Redding B W Redding, Jr Mr. Redding Maury HE. Byers Germany Township Quintin D. Robert Court House Edward Plunkett Carrie Hess Littlestown

Moose Case Seeks Fuller Poison Analysis

Philadelphia coroner's report on Catherine Moose's undigested stomach contents shows the bichloride of mercury test was negative. York County authorities ordered a more complete chemical analysis after noting additional information was sought but not provided.

Philadelphia Catherine Moose York County John E. Brenneman York L. A. Zech

Defendant Seeks More Data on Damage Claim

Counsel for Quincy W. Hershey of York Springs and co defendant G. Raymond Saublie of Taneytown filed a petition in Adams County Court on Monday asking a court order to compel plaintiff W. H. Breighaler of New Oxford to provide a more specific statement of the $5,000 damage suit. The original complaint is described as indefinite and vague, with Hershey asserting a complete defense.

Quincy W. Hershey York Springs R. D G. Raymond Saublie Taneytown Adams County W. H. Breighaler New Oxford C. Arthur Brame Hershey

Coast-to-Coast Travel Price Drop Used Cars Sale

Ready for Coast-to-Coast Travel Prices have been reduced for quick sale, cars reconditioned where necessary. Many used cars feature hydraulic brakes safety steel bodies Floating Power engine mounting. Listings include multiple sedans from 1928 to 1937 and two 1934 to 1936 trucks. H. M. Sterner Dodge and Plymouth Dealer 133 Broadway Hanover Pa. Open Evenings Phone 364.

H. M. Sterner Dodge Broadway Hanover

Lawsuit Over 1938 Accident Near Schriver’s Cross Roads

A case arising from an October 11 1938 accident on the Gettysburg Harrisburg highway prompts Judge W C Sheely to order Breighner’s attorney to show cause why Hershey’s petition should not be granted. The ITEM invites news contributions by calling 14 R 5.

Schriver’s Gettysburg Harrisburg W. C. Sheely Breighner Hershey

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