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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1948

Page

4

Countians invited to host Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund kids

Adams county residents are urged to welcome youngsters ages six to 12 for a two week stay this summer under the Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund. The Friendly Town committee met at the YWCA to plan drives and church talks across the county.

Adams County Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund Friendly Town Committee YWCA Henry M. Scharf Raymond F. Sheely Morrisburg Gettys

Sheriff Sale Notice for Adams County Real Estate

Public sale set for July 10 1948 at 10 AM at Gettysburg Court House Adams County Pa a tract of land in Menallen Township described by metes bounds and linked to Nellie Grace Gerber deed and Th urman Slusser Marcella Slusser Lloyd Slusser owners. Ten percent of bid due immediately after sale. failure to comply will trigger resale.

Court of Common Pleas Adams County Court House Gettysburg Menallen Township Aspers Pitzer's Corner Thomas Dull Paul E. Koontz Nellie Grace Gerber Thurman R. Sluser Marcella M. Slusser Entiretiea Thurman B. Schusser Marcella Pricest Lloyd W. Slusser G. Crist Sheriff's Offce

Friendly Town seeks 18 more vacation hosts for Youngsters

The Friendly Town group aims to double the 18 youngsters placed last year with county families. Hosts can offer a two week vacation home for city children aged six to twelve and must respond by July 10. Mrs J Walter Coleman heads the hosting effort and Mrs Philip M Jones leads publicity while the Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund notes 4500 placements hoped this year with 22000 applications.

Friendly Town Group Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund Adams County Herald Tribune

Farmers urged to file lime requests in time

Adams county farmers who bought 29 000 tons of lime last year are urged by M T Walter to sign up for materials before July 1 in the 1848 Agricultural Conservation program. Only about 1500 have applied so far, with 40 percent government reimbursement this year, down from 60 percent last year due to a $160 million state appropriation. Walter warns payments are only for those who file applications now, and that earlier mail notices aim to meet the deadline as funds this year no longer include in-person canvassing.

Adams County County Agricultural Conservation Committee M. T. Walter Walter

Estate of Henry Moul Deceased Administrators Appointed

Notice is given that letters of Administration for Henry Moul of Adams County Pennsylvania have been granted to Paul H Moul of Abbottstown and Lawrence B Moul of Hampton. Creditors and claimants must present claims or demand and debtors must pay promptly to their attorney J F Yake Jr. in Gettysburg Pennsylvania.

Henry Moul Hamilton Township Adams County Pennsylvania Wille Paul H. Moul Abbottstown Lawrence Moul Hampton J. F. Yake, Jr Gettysburg

Helen Taylor Wins State Scholarship in Adams County

Helen Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Elliott Taylor earns a state scholarship awarded to top scorers from competitive exams held in Adams County this spring. Measured by results she is slated to graduate from Biglerville High School in May and to receive one of 80 statewide awards this year.

Meilen Kresaman Taylor Elliott Taylor Gettysburg R. 3 Biglerville High School Adams County Harrisburg News

Pennsylvania Farmers Struggle With Higher Cash Payments

A county conservation official says small and low income farmers in Pennsylvania are finding it difficult to meet the increased cash payment requirements, highlighting financial strain faced by rural growers.

Pennsylvania County Conservation

Senior earns drama scholarship at Biglerville High

An 18 year old Biglerville student received a $400 four year drama scholarship from Pennsylvania State College amid statewide tests. Active in dramatics and the high school band she also spoke at the May 25 commencement and stood among 56 000 seniors statewide in the scholarship program.

Pennsylvania State College Biglerville High School

Smiths announce birth of son at Hanover General

Mr and Mrs Mark Smith of Hanover announce the birth of a son at Hanover General Hospital on Saturday.

Mark Smith Hanover R. D Hanover General Hospital

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