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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1929

Page

3

Executor's Notice for Estate of Geo Myers in Adams County

Letters testamentary granted by the Register of Wills of Adams County. All debts must be paid and claims presented to F W Topper Ext Mec Sherrystown or Raymond F Topper Attorney Gettysburg by June 20 1961.

Geo. Myers Mt. Pleasant Township Register of Wills Adams County F. W. Topper Ext MecSherrystown Raymond F. Topper Gettysburg, Pa

Hampton Fourth District S. S. Convention draws large turnout

The Fourth District S. S. Convention in Hampton on Sunday drew a large audience. Local churches were decorated, the Lutherans from New Oxford contributed special numbers, and 1583 scholars attended last year. Officers elected include Stambaugh president and Thomas administrative superintendent. A public sale of property in Hampton is planned for June 22, and many local residents visited or hosted events surrounding the gathering.

S. S Hampton New Oxford M E H. F. Stambaugh Geo. D. Sheely Dale March Treas M. L. Slothour W. E. Thomas Home Dept Elda Miller Harry Weikert Geo. Sheffer J. Harold Little Jonas Wolf Mary Chronister H. E. Sheely Geo Kimmel J. Arthur Wolfe Beckley College Harrisburg

Davison Chemical acquires Central Chemical and other fertilizer firms

The Davison Chemical company buys Central Chemical of Hagerstown operator of the Oyl er and Spangler Fertilizer plant east of Gettysburg along with Lancaster Bone Fertilizer and Berkshire Chemical of Bridgeport Conn. No management changes at Gettysburg works. Davison issues 32,682 shares stock to fund the purchases, expanding to 25 plants nationwide and boosting its position as a major mixed fertilizer and phosphate producer. Hufnagle becomes president and general manager of Lancaster company.

Central Chemical Company Hagerstown Oyler and Spangler Fertilizer Gettysburg Davison Chemical Company Davison Company Lancaster Bone Fertilizer Company Berkshire Chemical Corporation Bridgeport, Conn Gettysburg Fertilizer Works J. Price Oyler S. G. Spangler Connecticut Texas United States Berkshire Chemical Company Lancaster Bone Fertilizer Davison H. W. Hufnagle New Oxford Lancaster Company

Camp instituted for Spanish American War veterans in Gettysburg

Institution of Camp William F. Steffy, S A W V, and installation of officers occurred Sunday afternoon in Gettysburg. Twenty six veterans enrolled as charter members. Officers installed include Commander Robert E. Tipton Adjutant John L. Shoop Quartermaster John W. Geiselman and others such as James C. Mellenhy, Ralph Sandoe, S M Stanton, H A Oyler, S J D Snyder, George R. Markle, William Cassatt, JL Zercher, Harry A. King, Harry I. Clay, Harvey J. Althoff, William I. Beachtel Clayton A. King and Fred S. Matthews.

William F. Steffy Gettysburg Watts Post York Robert E. Tipton John L. Shoop John W. Geiselman James C. Mellhenny Ralph T. Sand

Death of William F Steffy and wagon accident near Adams county

William F Steffy, a Spanish American War veteran and son of PDF Steffy of Philadelphia, died of fever while in the army and was buried in the Catholic cemetery east of New Oxford. Separately, in Emmitsburg Zora road near the Adams county line, a spring wagon driven by Howard Seifert of Iron Springs was struck by a Waynesboro, Mr Howe driven truck. Seifert escaped with injuries by leaping from the wagon as it rolled. one horse broke a leg and was shot. the other horse survived and the wagon suffered heavy damage while the truck continued on.

William F. Steffy Pdf Steffy Philadelphia New Oxford Howard Seifert Iron Springs Emmitsburg-Zora Adams County Seifert Howe Waynesboro

Miscellaneous Shower for Miss Esther Bevenour Near Town

A lawn shower for Esther Bevenour was hosted by Miss Elizabeth M Lingg’s home on Thursday evening. Attendees included Mrs Jas C Herman and many Lingg family friends. Refreshments, games, and piano music provided entertainment. Esther Bevenour wed June 19.

Esther Pevenour Elizabeth M. Lingg Miss Bevenour Jas C. Herman W. Earl Cashman Peter Fleshman Albert Smith W. H. Kohler C. Lingg Frank Kaiser Harry Miller Jacob Griffin Esther Pauline Marion Bevenour Marie Josephine Geraldine Bessie Carbaugh Catharine Mabel Staub Lena Felty Lillian Eckert Lillian Stella Smith Mary Regina Robinson Emma Shrader Alice Rider Mabel Elizabeth Norbert Fidelis Florence Timothy Marian Lingg Lillian Brashshears Ethel Stock Rebecca Miller Miss Meckert

Injured plasterer falls from ladder at Gettysburg church

John Hoffman of Aspers was working on a ladder about twenty feet above the floor during rebuilding at St. James Lutheran church in Gettysburg when the ladder slipped. Fellow workers caught him. a bucket of water revived him, and though he complained of back pain, X rays later showed a less severe injury than first feared.

John Hoffman Aspers St. James’ Lutheran Church Gettysburg Hoffman

New Motor Code Cuts Local Reporting Rules

A new motor code requires accident reports to be sent only to the bureau of motor vehicles and the Department of Revenue when property damage is $50 or more or when there are injuries or deaths. Reports to local police are no longer required unless a city ordinance mandates it.

Bureau of Motor Vehicles Department of Revenue

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