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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1931

Page

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County Auto Club Plans Run Picnic

Gettysburg Adams county motor club announces a county run and picnic this Thursday. About 500 members and friends are expected to participate starting at center square Gettysburg at 1 30 p m with attendees from Cashtown Orrtanna and Fairfield joining before departure. The route visits Littlestown New Oxford Abbottstown East Berlin York Springs Biglerville Arendtsville Park with a 4 15 p m finish. Cars may be decorated and participants are urged to bring prime suppers.

Gettysburg New Oxford Abbottstown East Berlin York Springs Biglerville Arenadtsville Arendtsville Park

Will directs destruction of dental ledgers on death

The late Dr. Horace E. Baschear of York wills his dental account books be destroyed at death and instructs executors not to collect any outstanding accounts. The probate value of his estate is listed at $10,000 or more.

Horace E. Baschear York William D. Armor Gettysburg

Damage Claim Over Encroaching Hanover House

J. M. Koller of Hanover sues Leo A. Smith and Regina M. Smith for $500 in trespass seeking damages for encroachment of a building erected in 1916 at 221 West Chestnut Street Hanover. The structure, built by Rosa M. Keller, allegedly encroaches 5 to 14 inches for 58 feet 1 inch on Keller's property.

J. M. Koller Hanover York County Leo A. Smith Regina M. Smith West Chestnut Street Rosa M. Keller Keller

County Church Union Elects Miss Helen Sheely

The Adams County Christian Endeavor Union elected Miss Helen Sheely of Gettysburg as president at its annual convention in Zion Lutheran church Fairfield. Officers include Paul Reaser vicepresident Paul Orner treasurer Virginia Gilbert secretary and many others. The program featured solos g acts and a play titled Out of the Past with Miss Alma Sheely chairing the convention committee.

Helen Sheely Gettysburg New Oxford Adams County Christian Endeavor Union Zion Lutheran Church Fairfield Charlies M. Cofell Paul Reaser Paul Orner Robert Hoffman Virginia&y Vestal Stallsmith Nettie Raffensperger Charles Gentzler Louella Snider Fannie Hartzell Reuel Wolford Wilkinsburg Wolford George Lowe Philadelphia Warren G. Hoopes West Grove Kenneth Kittinger Paul Reaser H. W. Sternat Biglerville Florence Musselman Kathryn Maust Jean Thomas Alma Sheely Archie Maust Plorence McCleaf Viola Sheely Paul Renser Paul Shultz Harold Heiges Joseph Schantz John Dickson Miss Thomas

Rural Carrier Exams At Aspers July 10

The Civil Service Commission announced an examination to fill a rural carrier post at Aspers Pennsylvania. The test will be in Gettysburg, with applications due July 19, 1931. Salary starts at 1800 dollars per year for a 24 mile route plus 30 dollars per mile for excess miles and equipment allowances apply.

Aspers Gettysburg United States Civil Service Commission Washington, D. c

Bus Drivers Nabbed on Speeding Charges

Elmer Wilkerson of Philadelphia driving a Colonial bus and John E. Brooks of Philadelphia driving a Nevin bus were arrested by Gettysburg state patrols on speeding charges. Wilkerson reportedly rode Lincoln Highway in Cumberland Township at 45 mph while Brooks on Emmitsburg Road south of Gettysburg was cited for 47 mph.

Elmer Wilkerson Philadelphia John E. Brooks Gettysburg Justice Shearer Wilkerson Lincoln Cumberland Township Brooks Emmitsburg

Topper Family Plans Reunion in August

The first annual Topper family reunion will be held Sunday August 23 at Forest Park Hanover for all Topper relatives. Attendees will bring a basket luncheon. F W Topper McSherrystown is president with Edward A Donnelly secretary and the Rev Father Topper Lan- as officer.

Easter Plans Highlight Hanover Chaplains Committees

Gettysburg historian Mrs H M Baublitz and Mrs Ralph Helwig of Hanover lead executive and entertainment committees for Easter events. Attorney R F Topper and chaplains participate in organizing activities.

Easter R. F. Topper Gettysburg H. M. Baublitz Hanover Ralph Helwig

Household Goods Auction at Superior Garage New Oxford PA

On the above day Thompson and Rinehart Alets offer a large lot of living room dining room and bedroom furniture plus appliances like a Glorytone radio and organ. Items include tools rugs dishes sewing machines and more with terms 25 or more on 60 days and under 25 cash Banana Auction hosted by E F Flickinger following the sale.

Superior Garage Lincolnway East New Oxford Glorytone Radio

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County Auto Club Frigidaire Porcelain Waltersdorf Furniture Baltimore Street Hanover, PA County Church Union the Civil Service Commission Alya York Street J. E. Bemiller & Son Carlisle and Chestnut Sts Marcel J. R. Fleming J. C. Penney Co Bidg Telephone C. V Topper D. A. Byer J. C. Penney Carlisle Street The Hotel Penn Ethel Tess Eddie the Modern Beauty Shop N. George St York, PA Howard’s Restaurant Strand Theatre York 6642 C. Moul & CO E. Chestnut Budd Eoehad Sehen ATI Cps Ate Devoe Paints Adams County Baltimore St H. T. Maring Thousangda Evelyn Beaut W. Market St New Oxford Thompson and Rinehart, Alets E F. Flickinger Quality Green Grocery WM. C. Chronister Baltimore St. Hanover Autocar Blue Streak P. Y. Burgard Philadelphia & Watts Adams County Farm Bureau Carlisle St Brown Lincoln Highway United States Hanover Penna Jefferson Band Pruners Samuel Shirk Broadway Thomas George Chambersburg Street Strat Thimis Ford Detroit Ford Finance Univerpet Credit Company
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