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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
4
War department advised officials to plan for as many as 3500 Civil War veterans for the 75th Gettysburg anniversary. Paul L. Roy, executive secretary of the Pennsylvania commission, had originally estimated 2000 survivors would attend from June 29 to July 6.
Washington June 6 The Gettysburg anniversary committee voted to request Congress add 400000 to the existing 900000 for the Blue and Gray reunion to cover more Civil War veterans. Representative Harry L. Haines said he would introduce the supplementary appropriation Tuesday. About 3000 veterans have accepted invitations to visit Gettysburg from June 29 to July 6.
The plan adds larger tents for Union and Confederate veterans with expanded kitchen and dining facilities to handle overflow. Five veterans requested air travel, each with an attendant, funded by a $900,000 Congress appropriation signed by President Roosevelt.
County Chairman John P. Butt is a candidate for re election as party chief. The 1938 convention was scheduled for Friday evening June 10 at 8 oclock in the Eagle hotel. Associate Judge F X Colgan of McSherrystown previously vied for the post.
Leonard Lease of Cumberland township was committed to Adams county jail by Justice C. F. Redding after failing to pay fines on charges of failing to yield the right of way and operating a car without an inspection sticker. He received four days on each count, related to an accident 1 mile north of Gettysburg on May 15, per a state motor police officer from the Gettysburg substation.
The Rev. Chas. A. Sullivan, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Sullivan of Hanover, left Wednesday to serve as acting chaplain at the University of Michigan Hospital. He was ordained at the Synod of Western Pennsylvania meeting in Gettysburg. Sullivan previously supplied the Abbottstown East Berlin Lutheran charge during the pastor’s illness of Rev. Paul Glaafelter.
A charge of failing to observe a through traffic stop sign in Straban township was filed before Justice of the Peace William D. Brown in Hunterstown against Mass Nina Meryow of Gettysburg.
Sunday visitors gathered across Heidlersburg and nearby towns with families of Haverstick Ecker and Rhoads noted. Community members like Mrs Tanger and Mrs Davidson were mentioned with outings, visits, and church activities. homes were described undergoing remodeling near New Chester.
Samuel Joseph Kuhn 61 of 201 East Chestnut street Hanover died Thursday at Hanover General Hospital after a fall down stairs early Saturday. He fractured his skull and died despite ambulance transport. Survived by widow Alice Small Kuhn and eleven children with many relatives. Funeral at St Joseph's Church Hanover Monday at 9 am.
Two properties were sold at sheriff s sale Saturday at Stoveland on the court house steps. Deputy Sheriff B E K Bixler acted as auctioneer. The Newhafer property along the Taneytown road Cumberland township sold to Glenn and Mabel Arentz Gettysburg R 1 for 543 dollars. A seven acre Hamilton township parcel with buildings sold to Peoples State Bank of Fast Berlin for 500 dollars, formerly Calvin Yohe ownership.
Charles H. Richter of Berwick township, a defeated candidate for re election as representative in the general assembly from Adams county, filed his expense account at the courthouse Friday afternoon. He reported primary campaign costs of 104.10 dollars, said he received no contributions, and has all costs paid.
Gettysburg state motor police compiled May toll showing increases in accidents injuries deaths and property damage over May 1937. Two May fatalities occurred this year, Quentin Atwood and Bruce Allen Garretson, with Memorial Day weekend contributing to higher counts while five May weekend crashes include one fatality. Through June 1 there were 57 crashes this year versus 87 last year, despite higher May totals.
Kenneth Kemper, five, son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Kemper of York Springs, was severely injured when he fell from a moving Kemper sedan on the Gettysburg Harrisburg highway about 9:30 pm Monday. He escaped broken bones but suffered a deep gash and head injuries. The boy was taken to Dr Robert Stoner in York Springs for treatment.
Winfield G. Horner reminded primary election candidates that Thursday June 16 is the deadline for filing campaign expense accounts. Only expenditures over 50 dollars require itemization. Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore reported election costs under 60 dollars.
Miss EB Aleviteh of Cleveland Ohio began duties as technician at Warner hospital on June 1. Miss Virginia Bordlemay of New Jersey recently resigned as technician with resignation effective June 1.
Adams county coroner Dr. Edgar A. Miller announced an inquest into the death of Bruce Allen Garretson 19 of Dillsburg RP 1. Garretson died after a collision between his car and a Greyhound bus on the Lincoln highway about four miles west of New Oxford early May 28. The inquest will be held at the accident scene next Monday at 2 oclock EST. Bus driver Henry B. Clark of Philadelphia and 31 passengers were unhurt. Two passengers with Garretson were only slightly injured.
The Bonneauville unit of the National Council of Catholic Women met at St. Joseph's hall with about 40 members. President Mrs Edward Smith led the session and urged planning a churchyard playground. The group heard a talk on Italian folklore and notes from diocesan leaders. The next meeting is set for the first Monday in July.
Gettysburg recreation director Jay Bringman announced a free picnic sport kit for county groups. The kit includes mushball croquet horseshoes and other outdoor gear. It may be rented from the county recreation headquarters on East High Street with prompt return required.
Letters of administration granted for Mary R. Melhorn deceased of Adams County Pennsylvania creditors and debtors must file claims or make payment to the administrator Harry E Melhorn and attorney J Yahe Gettysburg address New Oxford PA and Gettysburg PA initials indicate probate date June 9 1906
Eugene Shaffer 21 of near Stacy-Wilton quarries Hanover was charged before Justice of the Peace Harry C. Naill with drunken driving after police said he drove onto a sidewalk and struck a rear vehicle driven by Guy Snyder. He also faced disorderly conduct charges and 48 hours in jail after defaulted on a $10 fine.
Forest Park in Hanover adds a Chair Plane ride replacing the Tilt A Whirl. The new ride sits beside the Greyhound Roller Coaster and rises 30 feet high with a 26 foot diameter, circling 65 feet out in the open.
Mr and Mrs George Pavord and their son William from Collingswood New Jersey spent several days at the home of Mr and Mrs L W Livingston in Lincolnway West.
The School Budget of Berwick Township is prepared according to law and can be seen by any one desiring at the secretary’s home until June 23 when the board will adopt it. MO W Lucabaugh, Secretary. Hanover Pa.
Leon Smith's Barber Shop at the corner of Hanover and High Streets New Oxford Pennsylvania offers cleaning and pressing services with pickup and delivery. Contact 108 R 14 for arrangements.
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