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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
13
Francis Worley of Adams County opposed a bill raising judges pay by 18 to 20 percent. The measure, debated in Harrisburg and passed 157 to 19, drew Worley’s criticism as a lavish public expense and a shift toward government by politicians and big shots.
In Harrisburg the state House passed the measure to extend the Turnpike from its eastern terminus near Carlisle to Philadelphia. Councilman Worley is recorded as the sole opponent voting “no” on the roll call. The Turnpike Commission gains authority to push the project forward.
Mr Worley was asked by Speaker Franklin H Lichtenwalter to preside over the House during the speaker s brief absence from the assembly chamber. It marked his first use of the gavel as presiding officer since going to Harrisburg.
The McSherrystown borough council approved about $2,000 for street repairs at its June meeting. Tar and stone costs amount to $1,150 and $300 respectively, with work to be done by borough employees. South Street will be repaired and resurfaced.
Sylvia Flame March 23 daughter of C Laurin and Mrs March died in a Saturday Allentown automobile crash on her way home from Lehigh University. She was Alfred University ceramics major and Ember-Glow Pottery manager. Survived by parents two brothers Lt Laurin March Jr and Donald H March. Funeral held at Christ Presbyterian Hempstead. Irvin Hostetter charged with highway parking offense before Justice L G Kuhn.
The New Oxford Lions club elected Clyde O. Garber president with William Alwine Jr. and Fred Klunk as first and second vice presidents. Robert Hemminger and Maurice Miller were named directors, and officers include Ivan R. Mechtly secretary Clair Mumper treasurer Karl Hoffmeister tail twister John George lion tamer. Installation planned for early July.
The list from St. Joseph's Parish School Bonneauville names Eva Kuhn Joyce Orndorff Helen Smith Betty Myers Patricia Chrismer Catherine Storm Robert Weaver James Sneeringer James Claybaugh Mark Miller Mark Kuhn Harold Golden and Stephen Orndorff as eligible for high school entry.
Mrs George D Stahley of Gettysburg celebrated her 94th birthday anniversary on Thursday marking a long life milestone with family and friends in the community.
Dr Bortner of Hanover paid 810 to Justice of the Peace Howard G Blocher for failing to yield half the highway. The Gettysburg state police filed the charge via Earl Messinger. Earl Messinger is cited. Richard M Crouse of Hanover paid fines to Justice Leo Storm of Bonneauville. An additional defendant was fined 10 and costs for failing to apply for regular license tags on time after receiving temporary tags.
Magazines including Wee Wisdom Child Life Polly Pigtails American McCalls Woman's Home Companion Life Look Time and Newsweek will be stored at the Adams County Branch Library during vacation for circulation. A Mt. Joy township home was quarantined June 12 for typhoid fever. son John 23 is hospitalized at Warner hospital after contracting the disease. A speeding charge was filed by the local State police.
E M Bittinger, driver on the Hanover to McSherrystown messenger route, resigns effective August 1 per Postmaster Claude O Meckley. Bittinger has been with the service for years and will be missed by local offices.
Fragmentary text indicates Melvin Noe tested and to operate under general supervision of William Morrow, with an unclear supervisory arrangement. No clear dates or organizations are present.
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