Klepper Family Holds Reunion at Daniel Hinkle Home
The Klepper family reunion near New Oxford on June 8 drew 114 attendees. Prizes went to oldest member Mrs. Susan Staub and youngest William Klepper Jr. Russell King presided with a program including hymns, recitations, readings, duets, and addresses. Officers named: President Russell King, VP Charles Klepper, Treasurer Calvin King, Secretary Nora Meisenhelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klepper
Daniel Hinkle
New Oxford
Susan Staub
William Klepper, Jr
Dover
Russell King
Marysville
Gean Willard
Nora Meisenhelder
Zions View
Bernice Krall
York
Anna Meisenhelder
Pair's Argument Sparks Fire Damages York Oil Case
Two young men Melvin Becker and Preston Sharp argued over the flammability of a drum containing oil grease and gasoline. A match touch off a flareup causing about 500 dollars in building damage. both men fined ten dollars and the case sent to District Attorney Ralph F. Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob E. Weaver
York
Ralph F. Fisher
Melvin Becker
Spring Grove
Preston Sharp
Will of James H. Livelsberger probate in Conewago
The will of James H. Livelsberger from Conewago township disposing of personal property valued at 179 dollars was entered to probate in the office of C. G. Taughinbaugh register and recorder by B. F. Livelsberger executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Livelsberger
Conewago Township
C. G. Taughinbaugh
Register and Recorder
B. F. Livelsberger
Slayer of Husband Critical in Hospital
Mrs. Helen Eiker, 20, convicted of second degree murder for shooting her husband Percy Eiker on Steinwehr avenue in 1928, lies critically ill of pneumonia at Philadelphia General Hospital. She was sentenced to five to ten years at the Eastern Penitentiary and transferred there in 1929. her case remains under scrutiny as illness weakens her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Riker
Percy
Philadelphia General Hospital
Eiker
D. C. Stallsmith
Gettysburg
Postmasters To Meet At Gettysburg Friday
Three congressmen and several Washington post office officials will address the Pennsylvania branch of the National League of District Postmasters at Gettysburg on Friday and Saturday. About 200 delegates from third and fourth class Pennsylvania cities will attend two sessions at the courthouse. June 21 speakers include Franklin Menges J Roland Kinzer and Samuel A Kendall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
National League of District
United States
Gettysburg
Court House
Congress
Franklin Menges
York-Adams
J. Roland Kinzer
Lancaster
Samuel A. Kendall
Fayette-Somerset
Intruders Traced By Camera Film
A Yorker and wife returned to their car parked on a downtown curb to find a theft. The culprits helped themselves to food from the basket and left a camera with an exposed roll. The victim had the film developed and obtained a clue to the intruders’ identity.
Denies Theatre Sale Rumor In York Region
Louis Appel of Nathan Appel Enterprises refutes The Exhibitor report that the firm sold to Warner Brothers. He confirms ongoing negotiations but says no deal has been completed. The chain runs five theatres in York two in Hanover and one each in Red Lion Palmyra and Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Appel
York
Nathan Appel
Nathan Appel Enterprises
Hanover
Red Lion
Palmyra
Gettysburg
McCullough Family Reunion Planned For June Next Year
A McCullough family reunion was held at Farmers Grove near Abbottstown on Sunday with plans to meet again next year on June 14 at the same site. The Hartman cottage at Marsh Creek Heights Gettysburg was sold at public sale to Robert Tipton for 1000 dollars including furniture and fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCullough
Farmers’ Grove
Abbottstown
Frank Hartman
Gettysburg
Marsh Creek Heights
Robert Tipton
East Middle Street
Purses Presented to Father Huber at Jubilee
Purses totaling $1 600 were presented to the Very Rev James A Huber V F rector of St Josephs Catholic Church Hanover during the fiftieth anniversary exercises of his ordination. C J Delone spoke for the parish. Rev William A Boyle spoke for the Ladies guild and Holy Name society. Master George Sneeringer presented a 250 purse for the parochial school. Father Huber accepted the gifts with a grateful address thanking God and his parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Huber
V. F
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Hanover
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Huber
C. J. Delone
Prish
William A. Boyle
St. Joseph's
Ladies’ Guild
Holy Name Society
George Sneeringer
Adams Rural Region Sanitary Inspection Begins
Dr. Eugene Elgin and Health Officer John Deatrick lead a rural Adams county inspection of eating places. Within two weeks they plan to visit over 200 establishments including restaurants grocers delicatessens bakeries and market vendors as part of state health board rules to protect the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Elgin
East Berlin
John Deatrick
Adams County
State Board of Health
McSherrystown Lutheran Church reorganizes council
The St Pauls Lutheran Church McSherrystown honors new officers led by Rev Walter D Guss as president and Henry Peppo named sexton. Police report Robert G Neary fined $10 for reckless driving amid local community updates including reopenings, remodeling, and school diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
McSherrystown
Walter D. Guss
H S. Reigle
Paul Rahn
John Menges
Henry Peppo
Midway
Sexton
William Trimmer
Robert G. Neary
Roy Sanders
Bonneauville
George F. Hemler
Pius I. Wagaman
William Stuller
Eugene
Greg. Neiderer
Lewis Hagerman
New Colonnade
Mayflower
Hanover
Burnell Willet
Edward Willet
John Woods
William Orndorff
Missionary Society of
F. X. Staub
Marie McMaster
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Vincent's Parochial School
St. Vincent’s Church
William Hayden
Miss Jennie Plank Finds 20 Four-Leaf Clovers
York Springs resident Miss Jennie Plank found twenty four leaf clovers on a single stalk and expects a fortunate future from the omen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Plank
York Springs
Sheriff Sale Notice for 49 Acre Union Township Property
Public sale set for July 5 1930 at 2 PM at Gettysburg Court House Adams County Pa. The property belonging to Clinton W Lepo includes 49 acres in Union Township with a 2 story frame house bank barn wagon shed hog pen four chicken houses and various out buildings plus a good water well and fruit trees. Seized in execution under writs of fieri facias. Ten percent must be paid immediately after sale. property may be resold if terms not met. Sheriff G D Morrison Gettysburg June 10 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Adams County
Court House
Gettysburg
Union Township
Penna
Frank Eby
Emanuel Wallick
Charles Hawk
Bee Keepers Meeting at Blue Ribbon Farms Friday
A meeting of bee keepers and honey producers is set for Friday at 2 pm at Blue Ribbon farms managed by Glenn Slaybaugh between McKnightstown and Arendtsville. County Agent Hartman reports that R. H. Bell of the bureau of plant industry in Harrisburg says Adams county bee inspections will occur soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ribbon Farms
Glenn Slaybaugh
McKnightstown
Arendtsville
Hartman
R. H. Bell
Bureau of Plant Industry
Harrisburg
Adams County
Hitch-Hiker Sam Sooper Alleges Auto Hit In Gettysburg
Sam Sooper a 17 year old Philadelphia hitch hiker claims a car struck him in Gettysburg and recounts a possible hit and run. He was found outside a furniture factory office semi conscious and later removed to Warner Hospital where no injury was found. Officers suspect he laid in the street to flag down motorists and he spent the night in Adams County jail before continuing home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Sooper
Philadelphia
Gettysburg
Sam
Furniture Factory
Warner Hospital
Keller
Center Square
Adams County
City
Pershing to Attend Harrisburg Bridge Dedication
General John J. Pershing is slated to speak at the August 22 dedication of the State Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge in Harrisburg. Adjutant General Frank Beary announced the program forecasting over 20,000 veterans in attendance. the bridge cost four million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Pershing
Harrisburg
Frank Beary
Beary
Spangler Family Reunion Set for August 17 at Williams Grove
The Spangler family reunion is planned for August 17 at Williams Grove. Organizers invite relatives to attend the gathering and socialize at the park venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spangler
Williams Grove
Kane Lands Auction in Adams County Courthouse
Writ issued from Adams County Court of Common Pleas directs G D Morrison Sheriff to sell a 60 acre tract in Butler Township Adams County at Gettysburg. The parcel includes 30 acres orchard and timberland with a two story frame house barn springs and outbuildings as the property of Francis L Kane and Eva C Kane. Sale date June 9 1930 if terms are not met.
Public Sale of Adams County Real Estate
Facias from the Court of Common Pleas Adams County directs a public sale on June 28 1930 at 2 pm in Gettsyburg Court House. Property is a Biglerville Borough tract fronting York Street adjoining Wilmer Roth Mrs Richard Walton and Rice Produce Co. Brick 2½ story house garage and bath with electric light. 60 foot frontage 180 feet depth. Seized as the property of Mary F Freed and Arch Freed, to be sold by Sheriff G D Morrison on June 28 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Adams County
Court House
Gettysburg
Biglerville
Penna
Wilmer Roth
Richard Walton
Rices Produce Company
York Street
Mary FE. Freed
Arch Freed
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Oxfords
The
B. A. Shorb Shoe Co
W. Market St
York, PA
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New Oxford, PA
Comfort, Beauty and Service
Paul P., Lerew
Husband
J. S. Wertz
Washington
Denies Theatre
J. A. Huber
Adams Rural Region Sanitary Inspection
Sheriff's Sale
Pershing
Coat of Common Pleas
Butler Township
Noah Thomas
Wayne Keet
Francis L. Kane
Eva C. Kane
G. D. Morrison
Ferny Lam
Trs Mornin's
Associated Press
Paris
Rene Lacoste
Mile
Thion de la Chaume
Anna Herr Frantz
Distinctive Gifts
Yorktowne
Hershey’s
Mcknightstown, PA
C. A. Hershey
N. George St
York, Penna
Daniels
Coats
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