Solemn Closing Held At Sacred Heart Basilica
The forty hours devotion at Sacred Heart Basilica concluded with a procession and a Litany of Saints by Rev. Joseph Braubus. Priests in attendance included multiple rectors and monsignors from Harrisburg York Gettysburg and neighboring towns, with altar boys and flower girls participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Basilica
Holy Name
Joseph Braubus
Steelton
Thomas Smith
Harrisburg
Michael Barrett
Abbottstown
Dale Sneeringer
Lebanon
Joseph Schmidt
Patrick F. McGee
Sherrystown
Carl Brady
York
Harold Koller
Charles Murray
Thomas McGough
Altoona
John P. Bolen
Conewago
Donald Adams
Joseph Kealy
Gettysburg
John Wildeman
John Metz
Littlestown
Louis Forgeng
Bonneauville
Thomas Lawler
McSherrystown
William Haviland
Thomas Gralinski
Waynesboro
Marlin Brown
Joseph Forwald
Hanover
Joseph Smarsh
Columbia
Julius Durkin
Baltimore
Patrici O'Conner
Father Sandy
Mt. Alto
Marriage of Sharon Sprankle and Robert Jacoby in Gettysburg
Miss Sharon Elaine Sprankle daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen M Sprankle Gettysburg became the bride of Robert Larry Jacoby son of Mr and Mrs Kermit L Jacoby Gettysburg R 4 Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in St Francis Xavier Catholic Church The Nuptial Mass and double ring ceremony were performed. The maid of honor was Elizabeth Kay Elledge with bridal attendants Mrs Larry Brouse Mrs Paul W Warren Katherine McCullough Miss Theresa Cole Paul W Warren served as best man and ushers included Barry L Jacoby Kermit L Jacoby Jr Maurice E Harmon Jr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Elaine Sprankle
Allen M. Sprankle
S. Howard Ave
Gettysburg
Robert Larry Jacoby
Kermit L. Jacoby
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Joseph Kealy
Elizabeth Kay Elledge
Larry Brouse
Bellefonte
Paul W. Warren
Katherine McCullough
E. Middle St
Theresa Cole
Barry L. Jacoby
Gettysburg R
Kermit L. Jacoby Jr
York Springs R
Maurice E. Harmon Jr
Breckenridge
Adams County Officials Review Lancaster Mapping Equipment
The Adams County commissioners met in Lancaster to study Lancaster County’s mapping and assessment programs. Rev. John Bishop was named chair of the Adams County Child Welfare Advisory Board with Luther Ritter stepping down. Five members were named to three year terms: Brenda Walker New Oxford, Robert Codors Gettysburg, Paul Crist Fairfield, Margaret Taylor York Springs, and James Sheen Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Lancaster
Lancaster County
John Bishop
St. James Lutheran Church
Gettysburg
Adams County Child Welfare Advisory Board
Luther Ritter
Littlestown
Brenda Walker
New Oxford
Robert Codors
Paul Crist
Fairfield
Margaret Taylor
York Springs
James Sheen
Death of Raymond H. Fissell 66 East Berlin educator
Raymond H. Fissell 66 retired teacher died at his East Berlin home after a heart condition. A East Berlin High School Millersville State College and F M College graduate, he taught 35 years and later worked as a state Capitol detective. Survived by wife Catherine Rohrbaugh mother Mathilda Fissell daughter Mrs Alfred Billett and three grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. at Emig Funeral Home East Berlin with Rev. Harold R. Stoudt officiating burial in East Berlin Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond H. Fissell
East Berlin
George Fissell
Millersville State College
F&m College
State Capitol
Trinity Lutheran Church
Hebron Lodge
F&am
New Oxford
Catherine Rohrbaugh
Mathilda Fissell
Alfred Billett
Emig
Mrs. William Criswell Dies at 74 in York Springs Area
Mrs. William Criswell aged 74 of York Springs Route 1 Latimore Two died Thursday evening at 5 05 pm in Warner Hospital after a period of illness. Funeral arrangements are pending local records indicate.
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William Criswell
York Springs R. 1
Latimore Two
Warner Hospital
Couple to wed in Gettysburg with local ties and service
The ceremony notes show a Gettysburg bride, a York Springs groom, and guests from nearby towns. The bride, a Gettysburg High School graduate, works at Hotel Gettysburg. The groom, Biglerville High School class of 1961 alumnus, is employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways. Stephen M. Bussey served as ring bearer.
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Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Reading Area Woman Remembered as Church Organist
The obituary notes a Reading-born woman, formerly Mrs. Vinnie Wolf, daughter of John and Emma Wolf, who died recently after two days ill. Her husband preceded her in death by three years. She served as organist and Sunday School teacher at Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church and is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at Pittenturf Funeral Home in York Springs, with Rev. Benson Paull officiating, and burial followed at Hampton Cemetery.
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Vinnie Wolf
Reading Two
John
Emma (Miller) Wolf
Lower
Bermudian Lutheran Church
Pittenturf Funeral Home
York Springs
Benson Paull
Hampton Cemetery
Longtime Altoona Pipefitter John A Melhorn Dies at 96
John A. Melhorn 96 of 617 E Walton Ave Altoona died last Thursday after an extended illness. Born August 8 1867 in New Oxford he retired in 1937 from Altoona Works. Survived by wife Blanche Bixler died 1949 two children two grandchildren four great grandchildren a brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held in Altoona with local attendees.
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John A. Melhorn
E. Walton Ave
Altoona
Altoona Works
New Oxford
John A
Agnes (Hemler) Melhorn
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Blanche Bixler
Lawrence Bevenour
Madelin McCadden
John McCadden
Frank McCadden
Baby Shower Held for Mrs Edward Pope Sunday
A baby shower was given Sunday for Mrs Edward Pope of Spring Grove Route 3 at the home of Mr and Mrs Donald Pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Pope
Spring Grove R
Donald Pope
Trucker Involved in Route 15 Fatal Crash
Jacob Emlet and Mrs Ruth Beist line were killed in a Sunday collision on Route 15 involving a tractor trailer and two autos. Three others including John Beistline and Mr and Mrs C Raymond Myers were hospitalized. The tractor trailer driver faced charges. Emlet died of traumatic injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Emlet
York Springs
Ruth Beistline
Steelton
Route 15
Justice of the Peace
Robert P. Snyder
Gettysburg
Herman E. Elglasser Jr
Camden
N.J
Adams County
C. G. Crist
Emlet
Beistline
Harrisburg
John Beistline
C. Raymond Myers
Beistline Auto
Wolf Bus Lines
Shower Guests Attend Emory Dougherty Family Event
Spring Grove R. 3. Mrs. Pope is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Dougherty, Mount Wolf R. 1. Present at the shower were many relatives and friends from Berryville Virginia to York and Hanover with attendance listed by residence.
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Spring Grove R
Pope
Emory Dougherty
Mount Wolf R
William Carlisle
Berryville
Edward Pope
David Kohler
York
Carl Dougherty
York R
Kenneth Gulden
Luther Gulden
Donald Laughman
Hanover
Glenn Warner
Menges Mills
Raymond Pope
Glenn Griffin
Clair Haar
H. Benn Millar Jr
New Oxford
Whiley Norris
Mary Schafer
Grange Plans Bus Trip to New York World’s Fair
Final plans were made for a Washington Grange bus trip to the New York City World’s Fair. Dates set for June 23 and 24 with Mrs. Elizabeth Hull chairing the arrangements committee. The meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Thoman was led by Mrs Florence Strayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Washington Grange
Harry Thoman
Spring Grove R. 1
Elizabeth Hull
Florence Strayer
Fall from Balcony Sends Resident to Hanover Hospital
R Heimer Hoover of Abbottstown fell about 18 feet from his balcony last Thursday evening. He was carried by East Berlin ambulance to Hanover Hospital where he remains a patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Heimer Hoover
Abbottstown
R. 1
East Berlin
Hanover Hospital
This Pause Refreshes Sermon at First Lutheran Church
The sermon by Dr. Paul L. Foulk titled This Pause Refreshes was delivered at the First Lutheran Church in New Oxford. Altar flowers were donated by the Always Faithful Class and acolytes included John Duttera and William Stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
New Oxford
Paul L. Foulk
John Duttera
William Stock
Harry Baugher
John Wicke
Grace Eub Church
Hanover
Stewartship Committee
LCW
Officers Club of the Eastern Star gathers in York Springs
The Officers Club of the Order of the Eastern Star met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Everett Weiser in York Springs R 1. Hostesses included Mrs. Paul L Spangler Mrs. John L Bower and Miss Lee Ann Leaphart with Myrtle and Vivian Brumgard of York Springs and Mrs. Roxie Detrick of Harrisburg, sisters of J S Brumgard, a former Adams County resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Order of the Eastern Star
Everett Weiser
York Springs
R. 1
Paul L. Spangler
John L. Bower
Lee Ann Leaphart
Myrtle
Vivian Brumgard
Roxie Detrick
Harrisburg
J. S. Brumgard
Adams County
Injury Report Notes Head Gash and Bruising
A brief injury summary states that an individual suffered a gash in the head requiring 12 stitches and sustained numerous body bruises.
New Small Appliances Include Lighted Iron and Cordless Mixer
A lighted iron highlights wrinkles with a built in headlight as part of new small electric appliances. A cordless rechargeable electric mixer adds portability and color options to kitchen tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Bell
Penn State Extension Home Management
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Dana
Marte" Originals
Cedar Chest
Clearview Shopping Center
Paul
Jay Woodward
S. Washington Street
Cyril Neiderer
Linden Ave
R. H. Fissel
Ditter Wierman Incorporated
TRANE
Hanover, Pa
Everain
Rexall
Carnation
Severain
Canon
Ant & Roach Killer
Tourista
York Street
Gettysburg, PA
Grange
N. Y. World’s Fair
Rambler
Wgn
English Ford
Ford
Pontiac
Spalding - Wolf - Weikert
Cor Medley
Loveseyce
Schmuck’s
Lis
N. O. Lutheran Church News
Brumgard
Phelps Methodist Church
Pine Creek Valley
Jersey Shore
Robert Fair
Mabel Carbaugh
Paoli
Pittsburgh
Williamsport
Albany
N. Y
Amy Ann
Donna
Lou
Ellen of Paoli
B. C. Schuchart, Inc
Elm Avenue
Mobil
Chamber of Commerce
Aero Oil Company
Alwine Brick Company
Becker's Ceramic Supply Company
Cross Keys “66
Cross Keys Service Station and Restaurant, Inc
Fred G. Klunk
E. C. Livingston Shoe Company
WEW
Oxford Social and Athletic Club
STAUB
Chevrolet Sales, Inc
Paul Wagner, Inc
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