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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

6

Religious Instinct Stressed at Adams County C E Union Meet

Dr Charles St John Bowery mission leader tells Gettysburg convention that every man has a religious spark and warns against forms in church services He urges personal Christian experience over ceremony and outlines new union officers and four division directors.

Charles St. John Bowery Mission New York City Adams County Christian Endeavor Union St. James Lutheran Church Gettysburg St. James Church Frederick Fritsch Christian Endeavor Christ Dale Roth York Springs Jean Thomas Bigierville Quiet Hour C.E Elizabeth Starner Bendersville Robert B. Rau George H. Berkheimer Arendtsville Harvey Schwartz Littlestown Arch McQuilkin State C.E. Union Stover Charles Lott Vivian Brumgard

Auto Goes On After Mishap Near Arendtsville

State police seek the driver of a westbound car that sideswiped S. F. Strausbaugh’s left side on Fair Grounds Road near Arendtsville Saturday about 10 45 p m. Mrs Strausbaugh was injured with a head laceration treated in Arendtsville. the other vehicle fled unharmed as damage to the Strausbaugh car was extensive. Officer Hoover investigated the crash.

Gettysburg Arendtsville Fair Grounds Road W. W. Hoover S. F Strausbaugh R. D

Adams County Court Notices in Etzler Estate Case

The Borough of Biglerville sues Caroline M. Etzler Estate with notice to heirs and devisees including Harry G. Etzler life tenant, Marie Bell Carver, Hermann Heagy, Nadine Reigart and Lillian Reigart as maindermen, and Hanover Trust Company administrator c t a of the estate of Caroline Etzler and Dallas Carson terre tenant, in Hanover Pa.

Caroline M. Etzler Borough of Hanover York County Pennsylvania Harry G. Etzler Marie Bell Carver Hermann Heagy Nadine Reigart Lillian Reigart The Hanover Trust Company Hanover D.b.n T.a Dallas Carson Lavere Gladfelter

Judge Sheely Heads Dickinson Law Board

Judge W C Sheely of Gettysburg was elected president of the Dickinson law school board at the annual meeting, filling the vacancy from Judge Valentine’s February resignation in protest to Dean Hitchler. The reunion followed Hitchler relinquishing the State Liquor board chair. Governor Arthur H James was mentioned.

W. C. Sheely Gettysburg Adams-Fulton Dickinson Law School W. A. Valentine Wilkes-Barre Walter H. Hitchler Law School State Liquor Board Hitchler Valentine Sheely Gettysburg College Arthur H. James

Board member presides as temporary chair in judge's absence

Governor James praises Dean Hitchler's work as law school and Commonwealth share his service. Local state police report arrests over the weekend include Carl V Thompson Gettysburg driving a tractor without plates D Delup Biglerville using an unlicensed trailer Roy Fenton Aspers failing to yield after a May 31 crash in Bendersville and George Showvaker Gettysburg charged with reckless driving in Cumberland township.

Carl V. Thompson Gettysburg R 2 Justice of the Peave D Justice of the Peace H. W. Knouse Bendersville George Showvaker R. 1 Charles F. Redding Cumberland Township

Auto crash injures two in Gettysburg incident

Mrs Elizabeth Hilty and Charles Boyd, both of Gettysburg, were treated at Warner hospital Sunday evening for facial and lip lacerations after their car struck a tree stump, throwing them against the windshield.

Elizabeth Hilty Charles Boyd Gettysburg Warner Hospital

Adams County to back bee inspection move

Commissioners agreed to assist in a special inspection of county apiaries by a state inspector to combat American foul brood. Beekeepers and cattle owners in Franklin Menatlen Buller Huntington and Straban townships urged county support, warning of serious disease spread and noting the next five year state check is due in 1943. The board promised help and also tackled a plan to re test cattle.

Adams County M. T. Hartman Forest Bream Gardners E H Sachs Biglerville John W Lucabaugh Hanover RD Franklin Menatlen Buller Huntington Straban

Adams County Plans Cattle Re test For Accreditation

Township committee chairman met Wednesday at the court house to outline the area plan re test of all cattle previously tested for tuberculosis. The re test must be finished before year end to keep Adams county on the accredited list. the last general test occurred in 1937.

Area Plan Township Committee Court House Adams County

Bond of Maurice Miller Approved by Court

Adams county court approved the bond of Maurice E Miller tax collector of Berwick township and H H Thomas tax collector of Gettysburg borough. The American Surety Company furnished the bonds and the total tax duplicates amount to 84550 dollars.

Maurice Miller H. H. Thomas Gettysburg Adams County Cour American Surety Company Berwick Township Maurice E. Miller

Classified Ads Claim Fast Results

Local readers are urged to try classified ads for quick results. The message emphasizes proven reach and practical value across products services and job listings. Small businesses and households are invited to test affordable rates and track responses.

Antique Furniture and Furnishings Clearing Sale

Readable list shows a broad sale of walnut bedroom suites, dining sets, living room suites, and desks priced from $1.50 to $99.00. Additional items include rugs, gas ranges, refrigerators, mattresses, piano stool, Edison records, and assorted home furnishings.

County Native Dies in DuBois

Charles Dunlap, 67, a native of Adams County, died at his home in DuBois Thursday evening at 10 15. He was the son of the late Caleb and wife and left the county when a young man. Funeral services were held in the area.

DuBois Charles Dunlap Adams County Caleb Dunlap

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