Newsboy 15 Killed in Gettysburg Hit and Run
Jay Benjamin Patterson a 15 year old newsboy died after a hit and run on Fairfield road four miles west of Gettysburg. Police believe an east bound truck with possible brake failure struck him near midnight as bystanders and travelers assisted at the scene. The body was found on the south side of the road and a bus crew aided the victim before transport to a local funeral home.
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Jay Benjamin
Pat” Patterson
Gettysburg
Fairfield
Catherine Hess
Ridge Avenue
Waynesboro
William Chevenneau
Emil V. Beer
Norfolk
Virginia
John Huffner
Baltimore
Armor Weikert
Edgar A. Miller
McKee
Pittsburgh
Weikert
Warren
Henry
H. B. Bender and Son Funeral Home
Fairfield road hit and run claims seventh case of year
Jay Patterson died Saturday morning after being struck by an unknown car on the Fairfield road. The Gettysburg substation notes this is the seventh hit-and-run reported since January. Four prior charges are pending in county courts. The death marks the first fatal hit-and-run of the year, with several earlier incidents occurring in January, the last two weeks, and in April.
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Jay Patterson
Fairfield Road
Gettysburg
Driver Swerve Strikes Boy Then Drives Off Near Gettysburg
A youth peddling papers near Gettysburg was struck by a vehicle two miles east of his home and dragged about 50 feet. Patrolmen found the body in a blood pool at 12:25 a.m. after a Greyhound driver reported the scene. No driver identity yet. only dual-tire skid marks noted.
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Robert McKee, Jr
Pittsburgh
Greyhound
Gettysburg
McKee
Armor M. Weikert
It swerved back toward the right side of the road
A brief report notes a vehicle suddenly veering to the road’s right, prompting updated police or safety responses and surrounding traffic awareness. The fragment suggests a single-vehicle incident with no immediate injuries or follow up details available.
Changes Made in Registrars List in Several Townships
Harold Smith of York Springs cannot serve due to borough school board ties. Mrs Dorothy Wolfe named to replace him. Oscar Keefer of McSherrystown second ward to serve instead of Doris Natalie Smith who declined. Pearl Wenk of Menallen replaces J J Rex ineligible due to township auditor role. Mabel Lawrence of Mt Pleasant second district declines. Maurice D Rife named. Republicans see two changes. Democrats substitute Mrs Ruth Miller in Berwick township for Claude Nace. Allen Crist replaced by wife Blanche Crist in Huntington first district. Democrats name J A Bream to Tyrone second district replacing E W Yengst near The Pines. Several social notices follow.
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Harold Smith
York Springs
Dorothy Wolfe
Oscar Keefer
McSherrystown
Doris Natalie Smith
Pearl Wenk
Menallen Township
J. J. Rex
Mabel Lawrence
Mt. Pleasant Township
Maurice D. Rife
Ruth Miller
Berwick Township
Claude Nace
Allen Crist
Huntington Township
Blanche Crist
J. A. Bream
Tyrone Township
E. W. Yengst
Sunday visits across New Chester area families
Clair Starry and family spent Sunday with Carl Dean and family of Five Points. George Rupp of Gettysburg visited Jacob Rau and wife. Harvey Harman and wife from Hampton called on David Kime and family of East Berlin. John Kime and wife hosted Charlies Gelsier and family of New Oxford. R. D. spent Sunday.
That Serves Really Good Meals Little Style
A brief note extols a longstanding eating place at 1368 York Street known as George’s Oldeat. It emphasizes hearty food and ample meals with simple, distinctive charm and a neighborhood dining appeal.
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George
York
Pittenturf Family Reunion Plans Next Year At Gettysburg Site
The Pittenturf clan held its fourteenth annual reunion at Germany's Park north of Gettysburg. Attendees voted to convene again at the same park on the second Saturday in June.
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Pittenturf
Germany's Park
Gettysburg
Main Garage and Show Room York on Market Street
The listing notes a facility at 722 West Market Street York with phone 6878, describing a main garage and showroom space available. The note provides location and contact details for potential customers.
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W. Market ST
York
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G.F. Henry
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Chas. J. Reeder
Hanover
C. F. Bless
Penney Bldg
Carlisle St
Hanover, Pa
J.H. Duttera Warehouse
New Oxford, Pa
DR. Cookerly
Pershing Ave
Water St
York, PA
Cen. Square
J. W
Jack” Young
Baltimore St. Hanover, PA
Studebaker R. S. A
Willys
Sveeee
Chevrolet
Dodge
International
D. E. Stetler
Plymouth
N. George St
S. George St
D. Guy Hollinger Bro
Carlisle Street
Robert Trimmer
St. John's Reformed Church
James Warner
Francis Starner
L. B. McKlwee
Frank March
Katie Weaver
Heidlersburg
Levi Epley
John Miller
George Deatrick
Clayton Warner
Wills Plank
Harley Wagner
Aspers
Charles Rife
Thomasville
Hilda Bechtel
Florence Feeser
John Feeser
Melvin Brown
Bert Feeser
Annie Huff
Edgar Hoff
Ervin Stock and
Han
Oris Cooley
Family
Charles Ogden and Son
Bendersville
Darius Shull
H. D. Ogden
Frank Bly
John Groupe
East Berlin
Edwin Snyder
Tva Snyder
This Place
Clair Tate
Hunterstown
Ralph Fair
John Tate
New Chester
John McCadden
Brenner’s
Broadway
Martin’s
Baltimore St., Hanover
S Travors
Blue Sunoco Gas
Sunoco Gardens
Willis L. Weikert
Lincoln Way West
Mark E. Trone
Baltimore St
Wadsworth
Higinbotham
Center Square
Hanover Laundry PY Leama E
High Street
MG Em
Electrolux
Pte
Downes Bros
S. Duke St
R.F.D
DUKE
Iyo
Qwnes Bros
Adios & Electrical Appliances
Sportsman’s Headquarters
Thermos
Schell
Hanover Hardware CO
V. Carlisle and Chestnut Sts
York Motor Sales and Service, Inc
Market & Lehman Sts
Used Car Department
W. Market St. York
White House
Vienna
Calif
N. B. C. Uneeda Biscuits
Realm
Kellogg's
Griffin
Dole
Bisquick Ige
Aetoxon
Ige
Wyandotte Cleanser
Lincolnway Grocery
Earl L. Petry
Lincolnway East
Sterner
Bittinger
State Theatre
Micfall
McFall’s
West Market St
Palm Beach
Panama
Jantzen and
MacGregor
McKall’s
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