Statewide law restricts fireworks sales and use
The new Pennsylvania fireworks act bans most pyrotechnics except caps and cap pistols, with enforcement by state motor police led by Corporal J G Warren. It allows a limited community display in Gettysburg under a special permit and requires a $500 indemnity bond for supervised shows. Offenders face up to a $100 fine or 90 days in jail.
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Adran
J. G. Warren
Gettysburg
Gettysburg Lions Club
Gettysburg High School
Pennsylvania
Schwartz Named Littlestown Postmaster in Civil Service Pick
Clarence L. Schwartz of Littlestown a 37 year old registered Democrat has been appointed postmaster pending senate confirmation He will resign as assistant cashier at Littlestown National Bank and will replace Lawrence B Fink who has held the post about six years The postmaster in Littlestown earns 2400 annually
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Schwartz
North Queen Street
Littlestown
W. W. Howe
United States
Schwartz
Senate
Lawrence B. Fink
Fink
B. F. Schriver Company
Littlestown National Bank
Littlestown Chamber of Commerce
Thomas C. McSherry
Mr. Fink
Held for August Court On Surety of Peace Count
Paul Tressler of Gettysburg, about 30, was held for August court in Adams County on a surety of the peace charge after a hearing. Rosalie Mayberry testified he threatened her with a shotgun on June 5. Tressler denied the threats and was released on his own recognizance for August court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Tressler
Gettysburg
Adams County
John H. Basehore
Rosalie Mayberry
Lightning Sets Fire Destroys Barn in East Berlin Area
A large barn on Allen Burgard’s farm near East Berlin was destroyed by a lightning strike during an electrical storm Saturday evening. Estimated loss stands at $4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Burgard
East Berlin
Pfeffer to Head Adams Red Cross Roll Call
Fred G. Pfeffer was chosen 1939 roll call chairman for the Adams County Red Cross at Gettysburg. He will be offered the chairmanship, with Ira Y. Baker and others backing him. A volunteer service survey will be extended countywide to recruit workers and office staff, while Dorothy Dixon plans to consult on fall fundraising.
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Adams County
the American Red Cross
Court House
Fred G. Pfeffer
Gettysburg
Pfeffer
Ira Y. Baker
E. V. Bullett
C. A. Wills
Dorothy A. Dixon
Pennsylvania
Miss Dixon
Altoona
Red Cross
Paul Wagner
New Oxford
Camp Letts
Edgewater
Maryland
Wagner
Elsie Singmaster Lewars
Executor's Notice in Estate of John J Meals Tyrone Township Pa
Letters testamentary on the will of John J Meals deceased were issued to the undersigned in Tyrone Township Adams County Pa. Creditors are asked to pay debts and all claimants to present proper authentication for settlement. William M Deatrick Aspers Pa and R F Topper Esq Gettysburg Pa announce date 6 18 61.
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John J. Meals
Tyrone Township
Adams County
William M. Deatrick
Oe R
Aspers
R. F. Topper
Gettysburg
Penna
Shealer to Start State Duties June 28 in Gettysburg
Justice of the Peace John dG. Shealer said he will resign as Gettysburg justice of the peace to Governor Harrisburg after completing pending business. His State Revenue Department investigator appointment becomes effective June 28, and he will likely send the resignation to Harrisburg early next week while remaining a Gettysburg resident.
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Justice of the Peace
John Dg. Shealer
Gettysburg
James
Harrisburg
Shearer
State Department of Revenue
Joseph A. Appler
Plumber Burned Spraying Fleas in York Springs Shop
Charles May of York Springs suffered first and second degree burns to his face hands arms and legs and shock after a fire in his plumbing shop caused by spraying gasoline to kill fleas. A generator in the shop sparked the blaze. he drove away in his car before collapsing. Firemen extinguished the flames. loss about 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles May
York Springs
May
Hanover Road
Robert R. Stoner
Gettysburg boy bitten by horse at home
Richard Redding 12, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Redding Gettysburg R 5, was bitten on the second finger of his left hand by a horse at his home Friday. A Gettysburg physician closed the wound with two stitches.
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Richard Redding
Edward Redding
Gettysburg
Stolen Chickens Reported From Gettysburg Farm
Miss Annie Reigle of Gettysburg R D reports five chickens stolen on May 20 and another on June 10. Earlier thieves frightened away from the Reigle buildings leaving behind crates and sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Reigle
Gettysburg R. D
Minor collision at Aspers causes minor damage
Cars operated by Mark Hoppert of York Springs and Mrs Roy Peters of Aspers collided at the Aspers intersection about 10 30 Monday morning with no injuries to occupants and about $30 damage. Officer K Yemzow of the Gettysburg detail investigated.
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Mark Hoppert
York Springs
Roy Peters
Aspers
K. Yemzow
Gettysburg
107 Acre Farm Sale in Latimore Township
A deed filed at the courthouse records the sale of a 107 acre farm, once the Trostle property, in Latimore Township along the Hanover Carlisle highway. The buyer is John B. Peters, via trustees for First National Bank and Citizens' Trust Company stockholders.
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Court House
Trostle
Latimore Township
Hanover-Carlisle Highway
John B. Peters
First National Bank
Citizens’ Trust Company
State Motor Police Investigate. No Charges Filed
The state motor police conducted an investigation into the incident but have not filed any charges at this time. Authorities declined to release further details.
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Caledonia Park
Bud Codoril
Nace
Balto. St
Hanover, Pa
Bonat
Zotos
Jamal
Hemler Beauty
Walnut St
Hanover
Fidelis Lingg New Oxford Mill
New Oxford, PA
Twine
J.H. Duttera Warehouse
New
Oxford, Pa
P. M
Bee Supplies
The
A. J. Root CO
Baltimore State Highway
J. W. Hoffacker
Proprietor
Jake Bealing
Frederick Street
Chambersburg St
R. C. Roll Call
Pree
Cal Monsemiena
John W. Duttera
UN Aldens
Shealer
Chic Beauty Shop
Rosella B. Smith
Latimore Two
W. L. Sterner
Frederick St. Hanover, PA
Wentz
I. Wentz
Baltimore St
Emlet
Lincolnway
West New Oxford, PA
Emlet’s
Brewer’s Grains
Stickel & Son
Old Fort
Elmer E. Wentz
Axminster
Fur Cleaners
York
N. Geo. ST
York, Penna
Aero Oil CO
New Onsforsl, Penna
United Telephone Company OF
Pennnsylvania
State Motor Police
Frederick Bucher
Frederick St
Doersom
Lincolnway West
Biglerville Hotel
John Plattenburg
Lee
Walnut St. Service
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
HOTEL
Daniel Crawford, JR
Chestnut Streets
Ford
Ade
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