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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
2
County leaders urge residents to boost war bond sales amid tight supply as Sheriff conducts sale days and a drive to exceed the quota. Chairman Thomas stresses Adams County historically meets goals and appeals for public support to reach the needed 250000 in EB bonds to keep the county in a strong wartime position.
Mies Sally Summers, secretary of the York Horse Show association, announced preparations for a major eastern horse show at Haines Park on July 4. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch facilities and intermission picnicking. Proceeds go to expand services for the men of the teemed forces.
A former relief office worker with over a decade of service was recommended for membership in the state Ten-Year club by the county Assistance Board. Verna Myers reported a caseload of 667 cases involving 989 individuals, with breakdowns across old age assistance blind pension aid to dependent children and general assistance. The board noted a five year decline in relief applications aided by charts and discussed case opening and closing causes.
Edmund W. Thomas announces Seventh War Bond campaign allocations totaling 77 000 to Adams County. The first allotment of 27 000 in Series E-1948 certificates came via the Pennsylvania Railroad, followed by an 80 000 allotment from Metropolitan Life Co. The report also notes M Sgt Sterling Warehime's return to McSherrystown after 22 months in uniform, with a minor French wound and eight weeks hospital stay.
Cpl. Russell D. Baum, 21, son of Mrs. 8. K. Linah, Gettysburg R. 4, freed as a German prisoner of war. He was reported missing January 30, 1944, later listed as a POW. He entered service January 8, 1943, trained at Camp Hood Texas, served with a Tank Destroyer division, went to North Africa in 1943 and joined a Ranger outfit. Before service he worked for CH Musselman Company, Biglerville.
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