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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

8

Penn State degree honors for fourth Myers brother

The Myers family of York Springs marks a milestone as Sidney Jay Myers becomes the fourth brother to graduate from Penn State with a BS in architectural engineering at the college commencement. Roy Richard Starner Jr, George Morrell Wildasin, and Theodore David Horner also earned BS degrees in engineering and agricultural economics.

Harold C. Myers York Springs Sidney Jay Myers Pennsylvania State College Sidney Penn State Sidney Myers Roy Richard Starner, Jr Bendersvile Geore Morrell Wildasin Abbottstown B.S Theodore David Horner Gettysturs R

Myers family reaches notable college graduations in 1943

The Myers family of York Springs reports multiple graduations in 1943. Theodore Richard Myers earns a February industrial arts degree, Kenneth Myers gains an electrical engineering degree from Met Edison, Harold Jr. teaches in Washington, Sidney is set for a job in Lancaster, Arthur expects an agricultural engineering diploma, and Edward plans to enter Penn State in the fall.

Myers York Springs Theodore Richard Harold Kenneth Metropolitan Edison Company Washington, D. C Sidney Jane Kime Harry Home Hampton Lancaster Arthur Myers Edward Bigierville High School Penn State Donald Biglerville High Miers C. P. Brinkernoff Spencer L Myers York New Oxford

Hampton Man Hurt In Crash Near Abbottstown

A Hampton man identified as Frederick E. Decker was injured when his car rolled on the Lincoln highway three miles east of Abbottstown. He was hospitalized at Hanover Hospital with injuries described as serious. The report notes Decker’s ties to Biglerville High and a York Springs family background.

Hampton Lincoln Highway Abbottstown York Frederick E. Decker Hanover Hospital

Auto crash near Abbottstown injures driver Decker

Dale Rodgers reports a car traveling at high speed passed his vehicle on the highway before skidding off the berm and rolling over onto the road. The vehicle ripped out guard posts and rested on its left side against a guard railing. Decker was found unconscious 35 feet from the wreckage in a field below the embankment.

Dale Rodgers Abbotttstown R. 1 James Corbett Rodgers Decker Corbett

Child Welfare Unit Plans July Picnic in Gettysburg

President C. Culp led a Gettysburg child welfare advisory meeting in the Murphy building. The next gathering will be Tuesday July 11 followed by a family picnic due to the Fourth of July. County commissioners and dignitaries including Judge and Mrs. WoC Sheely will attend. A picnic is planned with committee members including Mrs. Clar ie ZaTEs and others.

C. Culp Gettysburg Murphy Faryories Woc Sheely Picnie Will Be Held On of the Ra, A W G Fawhleld Aire Rangerents Clar Ie Zateso Heart, Bar

War hospital birth and community meeting notes appear in brief

The report lists attendees at a local meeting including Mrs. Charles L. Yost and Mrs. D. Edward Benner with names such as Rev. AL W Geogrey Fairfeid and Miss Christine Cunmnosham. It also notes a baby born June 6 at War her hospital to Mr and Mrs Alton Wentze Jr. and references a Giant June Specials furniture ad from York, Pa.

Looxmbil Charles L. Yost D. Edward Benner Culp AL W Geogrey Fairfeid Joy Township Wilbur Muller Clair Warher Hospital Harry Scottr Gettssoury Alton Wentze Gettysbure Trade-In Furniture Exchange Clarke Avenue York Supply Co York

Granite 4 H Club Conducts Election

Granite 4 H club elected officers at a meeting hosted by Jean and Elizabeth Wells. Officers include President Elizabeth Wells, Vice President Linda Wusom, Secretary-Treasurer Graf Wrest, Game Leader Donna Shull, Song Leader Janet Hanker, REMUS Reporter Barbara Hankey. Members discussed adopting the name Ten Pins.

Granite 4-H Club Jean Elizabeth Wells Elzabeth Wells Linda Wusom Graf Wrest Donna Shull Janet Hanker REMUS Barbara Hankey

Local Leaders Meet for Community Group Discussion

Mrs. Julus Wells leads a local group with Anna Heese Dawn Shull Jean Wells Dorothy Himes Pau line Wyatt and Carol Baral. The next meeting is scheduled for June 20 at 9 am at Linda Wilsons home.

Anna Heese Dawn Shull Jean Wells Dorothy Himes Pauline Wyatt Carol Baral Julus Wells Linda Wilson

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