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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

3

Four Year Old John Senft Succumbs After Auto Crash

John Weikert Senft died at Warner Hospital Gettysburg after being struck on the Carlisle highway at Biglerville while crossing. The four year old son of Mr and Mrs John Senft Littlestown R D 4 suffered skull fracture a broken leg and other injuries. George A Haller of Lewistown drove the car. no charges filed pending outcome of death. Coroner Lee Miller said no inquest. Funeral held near Littlestown with pastors Hartman and Myers officiating.

Carlisle Biglerville John Weikert Senft John Senft Littlestown R. D Warner Hospital Gettysburg George A. Haller Lewistown Haller Adams County Edgar A. Miller Scnft Earl Carey Biglervile State Highway Patrol Emory Weikert Harry Senft White Hall Christ Reformed Church H. H. Hartman J. M. Myers Grace Lutheran Church

Local man charged with improper pass on Lincoln Highway

Justice of the Peace John C. Shearer hears the charge against Melvin Herman of Biglerville R1. He is accused of passing another vehicle on a white line a mile west of Gettysburg on Friday afternoon after being stopped by a state highway patrolman.

Justice of the Peace John C. Shearer Melvin Herman Biglerville R. 1 Lincoln Highway Gettysburg Herman

Notice of Adminstration Accounts Set for Confirmation

The Orphans' Court of Adams County Pennsylvania will hear the first and final accounts listed for confirmation on Monday June 15 1931 at 10 30 AM. Accounts include J Ellis Musselman estate of John M Musselman Reuben Fiscel estate of Anna Ruth Fiscel I L Taylor estate Irene Danner Reinewald Joseph I Weaver estate Charles H Robinson J A Eckert estate John E Little Melvin B Wehler estate Maurice N Wehler Geneva Anthony estate Harry E Anthony Elsie J Bollinger estate Anna M Bollinger Hannah M Francis estate H Mary G Sheeder estate Gettysburg National Bank guardian of Elia Kuinefelter Padon May Stough executrix of Alice Brown plus others.

Orphans’ Court Adams County Penna J. Ellis Musselman John M. Musselman Fairfield County of Adams Reuben Fiscel Anna Ruth Fiscel Gettysburg I. L. Taylor Irene Danner Reinewald Joseph I. Weaver Charles H. Robinson New Oxford J. A Eckert John E. Little Straban Township Melvin B. Wehler Maurice N. Wehler Littlestown Geneva Anthony Harry E. Anthony Abbottstown Elsie J. Bollinger Anna M. Bollinger Hannah M. Francis Richard E. A Francis Wm. Arch McClean H. Mary G Sheeder Straban Gettysburg National Bank of Elia Kuinefelter Elina Kuinefelter Padon May Stough Alice Brown East Berlin

Arthur L Croft Named General Commercial Manager

Gen Com Manager Arthur L Croft appointed general commercial manager for The United Telephone Company of Pennsylvania. Croft has twenty years with United Telephone, previously Carlisle district manager, and serves as president of the Carlisle Kiwanis Club.

Arthur L. Croft United Telephone Company of Pennsylvania Mr. Croft United Telephone Company Cumberland Valley Telephone Company of Pa Carlisle Carlisle Kiwanis Club

Birth Announcements From Fairfield and Hanover Set

Mr and Mrs D C Musselman of Fairfield announce a daughter Marion Marie born on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Claire Van Dyke of Gettysburg R D announce a daughter born on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Loy H McCleaf of Hanover announce a son Elwood Sterling, with Mrs McCleaf formerly Naomi Musselman. Mr and Mrs George Roscoe Worley of Brushtown announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Eugene F Markle of Hanover announce a daughter Mahrelda Evelyn, with Mrs Markle formerly Naomi A Foulk. On June 5, Mr and Mrs John TW Warner of Hanover welcomed a son William Laverne.

D. C. Musselman Fairfield Marion Marie Claire van Dyke Gettysburg R. D Loy H. McCleaf Hanover Elwood Sterling McCleaf Naomi G. Musselman George Roscoe Worley Brushtown Eugene F. Markle Mahrelda Evelyn Markle Naomi A. Foulk John TW. Warner William Laverne

Toddes Sells Gettysburg Area Orchard to Thomas Couple

E. W. Toddes announced the sale of his orchard on the Lincoln highway three miles west of Gettysburg to Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Thomas of Bethlehem. The Thomases plan a residence on the property this summer. Mrs. Thomas is the daughter of Rev. Griffith, former Methodist pastor.

E. W. Toddes Lincoln Highway Gettysburg Fred W. Thomas Bethlehem Thomas Griffith Methodist Church

Adams County Women's Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Adams County Republican Women's club schedules its regular monthly meeting for Saturday at 2 30 PM in the club rooms. The notice calls for members to attend and participate in the session.

Adams County Republican Women's Club

Executor's Notice for Estate of J Albert Thom as

Let ters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned for the estate of J Albert Thom as late of Reading Township Adams County Pennsylvania. Debtors must pay promptly and creditors present claims to the executor Albert J Thom as Route 4 East Berlin Pennsylvania or to George M Walter attorney Gettysburg Pennsylvania.

J. Albert Thomas Reading Township Adams County Penna Albert J. Thomas East Berlin Geo. M. Walter Gettysburg

Adams County Per Capita Revenue and Return Report

Auditor General Charles A. Waters finds in fiscal 1930 Adams County paid $18.44 per person and received $8.96 per capita. county receipts totaled $704,048 from taxes and fees, while legislative appropriations totaled $332,258. The state per capita receipts were $17.03 and per capita costs $9.70.

Adams County Commonwealth

Marriage Licenses Listed for Hanover Area Couples

Clarence E. Schroll and Blanche N. Brown. Alvin L Moul and Treva R. Saltz giver. Edward Mulhorn and Mildred Trimmer. Murray Reindollar and Bertha E. Charles. All entries show Hanover area marriage licenses issued to pairs listed.

Clarence E. Schroll Blanche N. Brown Hanover Alvin L Moul Treva R. Saltzgiver Edward Mulhorn Mildred Trimmer Murray Reindollar Bertha E. Charles Littlestown

Hemler Estate Granted to Executors in McSherrystown

Joseph H Hemler of McSherrystown Adams County Pa deceased court grants administration to executors Ray P Hemler and Warren I Hemler without delay all persons indebted to the estate must pay and those with claims present them R F Topper attorney for estate Gettysburg Pa May 28 6t

Joseph H. Hemler McSherrystown Adams County Pennsylvania Ray P. Hemler Warren I. Hemler R. F. Topper Gettysburg

Central Pennsylvania M E Conference to Meet in Carlisle

The Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church plans its June 16 to 22 session in Carlisle. A June 18 3 p.m. visit to the Home for Children near Mechanicsburg is set with Bishop McDowell presiding and a 20 minute program by the children. Anniversary Day for 1931 aims to attract large throngs from across the conference to the home farm and oak grove for a day of open houses.

Central Pennsylvania Methodist Episcopal Church Carlisle Oak Grove

Garden meeting at Murren Farm to discuss vegetable production

A farm garden meeting will be held at 6 30 next Monday evening on Mrs Rose Murren’s Hanover R5 farm. M T Hartman county farm agent says the garden is the chief source of fresh vegetables and can supply a year round amount. J M Huffington State College will lead the discussion and all interested in vegetable production are welcome.

Rose Murren Hanover R M. T. Hartman J. M. Huffington State College

Home of Mrs M O Smith to be Shrine of Lincoln Fellowship

The 83 year old Mrs M O Smith of Hanover will have her home dedicated as the National Shrine of the Abraham Lincoln Fellowship. The American Legion post at Hanover will conduct the Wednesday evening ceremonies. Mrs Smith reportedly sat on the platform with Abraham Lincoln when he gave the Gettysburg address.

M. O. Smith Hanover National Shrine Abraham Lincoln American Legion Post

Hospital News: Gettysburg Professeurs and residents undergo operations

Professor Charles A Bible and Professor Henry C Bible of Gettysburg College had tonsils removed at Warner hospital along with several Gettysburg residents who underwent appendicitis operations or ton­sil removals. Other patients admitted or discharged include Leona Kepner Fairfield and Mrs Carvin S Jones Gettysburg. Bat Personal property of J Jerry Spence and Ruth J Spence was sold for 505.42 at public sale.

Charles A. and Henry C. Bible Twit Gettysburg College Warner Hospital Gettysburg Martha J. Larson Gettysburg High School Barbara Ann Flynn David Yingling Gettysburg R. D M. K. Stonesifer Orrtanna Margaret Stonesifer Maybe Carvin S. Jones Lester Wherley R. D Barbara Ann Klinefelter Biglerville J. Jerry Spence Ruth J. Spence Highland Township Louis W. Wagaman

Scout Camp at Forks Under Police Watch

The Camp Conewago Boy Scout camp at The Forks along Big Contewago Creek was broken into several times in the past month. Hanover Gettysburg district field executive Thomas B. MacAuley told state police Corporal Holochwest that future state police will monitor the camp. Organizations seeking outings should contact Mr MacAuley at the Central hotel in Hanover.

Camp Conewago the Forks Big Contewago Thomas B. MacAuley Hanover-Gettysburg Holochwest Gettysburg State Police MacAuley Central Hotel Hanover

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