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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

3

Monocacy Route Proposed for Gettysburg Memorial Highway

A ninety mile boulevard tentatively named the Monocacy Line is urged as the Get tysburg Memorial Highway route by Thomas H. MacDonald. The plan would cost about 8.5 million dollars, link Mount Vernon the Lincoln Memorial and Gettysburg Battlefield, and fit into a larger parkway system toward Chicago and the Canadian border.

Thomas H. MacDonald Public Roads Bureau Gettysburg Memorial Commission McDonald Mount Vernon Lincoln Memorial Dettysburg Battlefield Frederick Maryland Emmitsburg Taneytown Harry L. Haines Adams-York-Franklin County Rock Creek Antietam National Park and Planning Commission Highway Departments of Penn Sylvania

Two Adams County Ministers Earn Honorary Degrees

At Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster during the 148th annual commencement exercises two Adams County ministers received honorary degrees. Herbert C. Alleman professor at Lutheran Theological Seminary was awarded Doctor of Law while the Rev. Albert Orlando Bartholemew pastor of Redeemer's Reformed church Littlestown received Doctor of Divinity.

Adams County Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster Herbert C. Alleman Lutheran Theological Seminary Alleman Albert Orlando Bartholomew the Redeemer’s Reformed Church Littlestown

Public Instruction Sets July 1 Deadline for Barbers Fees

The Department of Public Instruction announces July 1 as the deadline for barbers and beauty culture professionals delinquent in 1936 registration fee payments.

Department of Public Instruction

Haverstick hosts duck roast for Williams Haverstick birthday

Haverstick and wife entertained many friends including William Haverstick Martha Eichelberger William Yohe Etta Dear dorff and Donald Minskey in Harrisburg visits and local runs. Mrs Donaldson and Dolores Minskey from Harrisburg attended. Community notes include sicknesses visits and a planned congregational vote on Rev. Kenneth James with various locals mentioned.

H. G. Haverstick Williams Willam Haverstick Martha Eichelberrer Near Dillsbure William Yohe Town Etta Deardorff Donald New Oxford Donaldson Dolores Minskey Harrisburg Davidson John S. Brown

Hanover Pastor Takes Charge of New Chester Group

The Rev. J. Harold Little resigned, and the Rev. Hanover was installed as pastor of the New Chester charge including The Pines Hendlersbury and Hampton on June 21. Local residents and visitors from Mt. Union Lancaster Gettysburg and Hunterstown were noted in social calls and travel.

Hanover New Chester the Pines Hendlersbury Hampton J. Harold Little

Wedding Invitations for Miss Margaret Nan and E Don Scott

Miss Margaret E Nan of Gettysburg and E Don ald Scott of Gettysburg R D announce their wedding set for Friday evening June 19 at Trinity Evangelical Reform church. Rev Howard Fox will perform the ceremony with assistance from Rev Frederick B Crane. Miss Nan recently resigned as Gettysburg public schools teacher and is a Gettysburg High School graduate of 1929. Mr Scott works in the machinery business in Gettysburg and York.

Margaret E. Nan Gettysburg E. Donald Scott Edward Scott R. D Trinity Evangelical-Reformed Church Howard Fox Frederick B. Crane The Presbyterian Church Nau Gettysburg Public Gettysburg High School Scott York

Engagement of Ruth Waltemyer to Rev William McHale

Miss Ruth Waltemyer daughter of Dr and Mrs W C Waltemyer of Gettysburg was announced at a tea. She has completed three years at Gettysburg College and plans to resume studies in the fall. Rev William Edward McHale son of Mr and Mrs John McHale Morgantown WV was a member of the Gettysburg theological seminary graduating class this spring.

Ruth Waltemyer W. C. Waltemyer Gettysburg William Edward McHale John McHale Morgantown West

Sheriff Sale in Adams County Two Lots in Abbottstown

Public sale scheduled for July 11 at 10 a.m. at the Gettysburg Court House. Lot 1 in Abbottstown fronts Gettysburg Street with a brick house, garage, chicken house and hog pen. Lot 2 joins Lot 1 and is subject to the East Berlin Railroad right of way. Seized as the property of William Reichert and P W Reichert. Ten percent payable immediately. resale if not complied with.

Court of Common Pleas Adams County Court House Gettysburg Abbottstown Penna Cheap Streets Nicholas Carns East Berlin Railroad Company William Reichert P. W. Reichert B. W. Spence Sheriff’s Office

Police Seek Bad Check Artist From Gettysburg Case

Clyde D Berger of Gettysburg reports two bad checks drawn on Charlotte banks. L A Austin claimed to be commander of the Disabled American Veterans in Charlotte Nc and endorsed checks for 8 50 and 20 to Berger. Both checks were returned marked no account after Berger endorsed them. The state police were asked to locate Austin.

Clyde D. Berger Gettysburg L. A. Austin Berger Charlotte North Carolina Charlotte Banks

Mass Ordains New Priest in Harrisburg Diocese

The Rev. Vincent J. Topper, son of Mr and Mrs Vincent A Topper of Hanover, was among three pastors ordained by His Excellency Most Rev George L Leech bishop of the Harrisburg diocese in St Patrick's Cathedral Saturday at 8 am. He celebrated his first solemn high mass Sunday at St Joseph's Church Shenover at 10 am.

Vincent J. Topper Vincent A. Topper Hanover George L. Leech Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Cathedral St. , Joseph's Catholic Church Shenover

Miller announce birth of son in Carlisle hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Miller of Gardners Route 2 announce the birth of a son at Carlisle Hospital on Wednesday morning.

Charles Miller Gardners R. D. 2 Carlisle Hospital

Adams County Loop Saturday Results Report

Cashtown 6, Gettysburg 4. Midway 7, Bonneauville 1. Pendersville 4, Arendtsville 2. Fairfield 5, Bethlehem 1. League standings show Fairfield 5 2 714, Bethlehem 1.4.6.4, Midway 4 3 571, Cashtown 4 0 32, Gettysburg 9 3 9 4 ? Next Saturday schedule lists Gettysburg at Cashtown, Midway at Bonneauville, Bendersville at Arendtsville, Fairfield at Bethlehem.

Cashtown Gettysburg Midway Bonneauville Pendersville Arendtsville Fairfield Bethlehem W. L. Pet. Fairfeld Via Ju.w Bendersville

Races Postponed at Latimore Valley Fair Grounds

Rain Sunday afternoon caused postponement of auto races at Latimore Valley fair grounds. One heat was run before rain. Races will be held Sunday June 21. Tickets for Sunday's races will be honored.

Latimore Valley Fair Grounds Smiling Dave Linda Lu WKBO Harrisburg Twin Bridge Park

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