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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1947

Page

5

Local updates on illnesses births and community notes

Mrs. Dorothy Smith confined to bed due to illness. Mrs. Ella Kohler improved after illness. A son born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Hippensteel of New Chester. Various local residents ill or recovering. Several address changes and travels noted. Miss Velma Weaver’s address updated to 224 Carlisle Ave York. Garden club meets Tuesday at 7 30 at Mrs C L Eicholtz’s home. Mt St Mary’s retreat noted. Families and travelers cited across Gettysburg Hanover and New Oxford. A baptism at Sacred Heart Conewago. Sgt Dale Clark recovering at Valley Forge hospital after plane crash. Adams County Girl Scouts drive donations listed. New Oxford ties Fairfield 2 1 in county league.

Dorothy Smith Ella Kohler Lincolnway West Mervin Hippensteel New Chester Catherine Brashears Pleasant Street Granville Inskip Hampton Harold Martin Bonneauville Road Robert Trimmer Nicholas Heltzel Kingston New Oxford R. C Earl Lentz New Oxford R.D Hanover Hospital Marcus Hoover Abbottstown Ammon Rodgers Velma Weaver Miami Beach Pla Carlisle Avenue York New Carrie Katherine Miller Gettysburg Penns Grove N. J Ethel Kitzmiller Waynesboro E. L. Wehler Lincolnway East Anthony Francis Shultz Elisabeth Shultz Charles Stevens Helen Ruth Trenton M. D. Felser Earl Theater John F. Duttera Martin Flegal Altoona Flegal Richard Lambert Hanover Hanover General Hospital Church of the Sacred Heart Conewago Harold Keller Nancy Lee Wagaman Raymond J. Wagaman Mary K. Livelsberger Claude Wagaman Dale Eugene Clark Dorinda Panama Wm. H. Clark Berlin Avenue Clark New Oxford Fire Company Albert Smith Fairfield Cartaugh Bevenour Wolf Carbaugh

Metal chairs shipment received in full report

A shipment of metal chairs totaling 998 units has arrived complete and accounted for. The report notes delivery verification by the receiving team with no discrepancies reported.

Ledtmardt Manover

Moose Lodge Gives $200 To Girl Scout Drive

Adams County Girl Scout fundraising rose to 135,650 dollars plus 338 in further gifts as of Tuesday. Gettysburg Moose Lodge led contributions with 200 dollars, other donors included Littlestown Eagles Lodge Biglerville residents and local churches and businesses. Additional gifts came from Aero Oil New Oxford. Dr and Mrs Coleman Littlestown. Pred erick Arendtsville. Mitchells restaurant. Raffensperger Biglerville. Lane. Mabel Phelps. Elizabeth Pennington.

Adams County Moose Lodge Gettysburg Eagles Lodge Littlestown C. H. Musselman Biglerville Metropolitan Edison Company First Lutheran Church New Oxford Aero Oil Company of J. Walter Coleman John Prederick Arendtsville Mitchell's Restaurant Charles Raffensperger Walter Lane Mabel Phelps Elizabeth Pennington

Adams County Christian Education convention enrolls record gains

The Adams County Council of Christian Education held its 48th annual convention at St Pauls Church New Oxford with delegates from all six districts. County Sunday school enrollment rose 230 in a year and church memberships increased 706, totaling 12,120 enrolled from 74 of 86 schools. Officers and department heads were elected and the theme was Study Christ Reveal Christ.

Adams County Council of Christian Education St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church New Oxford R. R. Starner Bendersville Ivan M. Gould Pennsylvania Council of Christian Education Offcers Chester Mehring, Jr Gettysburg Robert Geigley Fairfield Elmer Schildt Taneytown R. D Charles Gentsler East Berl Corman Day Gardners D. M. Hoffman Arendtsville T. J. Winebrenner Alma Miller Biglerville Ira Coulson Nettie Raffensperger Harry T. Baker Littlestown Harry E. Bair Hanover Archie Rohrbaugh Nevin Frantz Arendtaville G. W. Harrison Christ Father Wildasin Archie Rohibaugh Miss Miller

Sullivan Staub and Sullivan Jr. wed in Grace Lutheran

Miss Freda Viola Staub of Pine Run and Hanover together with Milton Howard Sullivan Jr of Hanover R D 2 were married Friday at 2 pm in Grace Lutheran church Westminster in a double ring ceremony by Rev Elwood Falkenstein. Attendants were Leah Mae Warner and Clair J Staub. The bride worked at Steele's Laundry.

Sullivan—Staub Freda Viola Staub George Staub Pine Run Bernice Staub Hanover Milton Howard Sullivan Howard Sullivan R. D Grace Lutheran Church Westminster Elwood Falkenstein Leah Mae Warner Clair J. Staub Steele's

Smith Steinour wed in Conewago Chapel ceremony

Mary Caroline Smith and Morris Milton Steinour were married in a Saturday morning double ring Mass at Conewago Chapel Gettysburg. Rev Harold Kelber performed the ceremony with the bride in a long white satin gown, veil and coronet of seed pearls. She carried white roses and pink carnations.

Steinour—Smith Mary Caroline Smith Edward T. Smith Irishtown Morris Milton Steinour Morris M. Steinour Gettysburg Conewago Chapel Harold Kelber

Keep Cool with an Electric Pan in Hanover Ad

Baker and Nace of 14 West Chestnut Street Hanover Pennsylvania advertise an electric pan as a cooling kitchen aid. The local notice highlights a practical household appliance available for purchase at the Hanover store.

Baker & Nace Chestnut St Hanover, Pa

Local Club Activities and Community Notes

The Ladies SoC club paused summer meetings while Kathleen Swain recovers. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Raymond Reese of McSherrystown June 17 at Hanover General and another son to Mr and Mrs Eugene Myers of Hampton June 16 at Hanover hospital. First Lutheran Ladies Aid set a meeting at the parsonage Tuesday at 8. Janet Noel visits Harrisburg relatives. Mrs Harry Mummert and Mrs Leo Storm discharged from Warner hospital. Mrs George Long admitted to Hanover hospital. A picnic at Hartlaub farm honors Mr and Mrs Charles Tawney of Ripon California. McSherrystown horseshoe event ends with Reds Neiderer and partner defeating Brady and McCadden. Reminder: Theo Pfeiffer Camp No 60 of the VFW hosts a picnic Saturday on Armory grounds with music by New Oxford band. meals start at 4. A daughter Stephanie Jane born to Clyde O Garber near town. mother and child to leave hospital Thursday. Daniel Buser and family visit from Harrisburg with local residents. Augustus Feeser injured in a horse incident on Delone farm. jaw and arm fractures. condition fair.

Kathleen Swain Lincolnway East Raymond Reese McSherrystown Hanover General Hospital Eugene Myers Hampton Hanover Hospital Ladies Aid Society First Lutheran Church Janet Noel New Chester Clarence Sills Harrisburg Harry Mummert Abbottstown Leo Storm Gettysburg R Warner Hospital George Long Gettysburg Clarence Hartlaub Granite Hartlaub Charles Tawney Ripon Calif Frank McCadden Robert Brady Reds Neiderer Brady McCadden Theo. Pfeiffer Armory New Oxford High School Stephanie Jane Clyde O. Garber Garber Daniel Buser Wm. Yingling North Peters Street Daniel Gorman Bethlehem Jacob Toomey Hanover

Bids Opened For Painting Lpans

John R. Niesly a Lancaster painter was the lowest bidder on six of seven Adams county bridges to be painted this summer. Bids opened in the county commissioners office with no action yet on award. Nissly led on Kuhn Fording Browns Mill Gitt Mill Kohler Mill Hart and Heikes bridges. Schrode Breighner were low for Robert’s Mill.

John R. Niesly Lancaster Adams County Nissly Kuhn Fording Hamilton Reading Gitt Kohler Robert's Mill Harr

Court To Approve Transfer Plan

Adams county court will approve the petition of the county commissioners for the transfer of prisoners from the Adams county jail to the Dauphin county jail next Saturday. After conferences between county officials and the state Welfare Department the petition was submitted to the court. The plan already has approval from state and Dauphin authorities and awaits action by all three Adams judges. If approved the prisoners may be moved to Harrisburg any time after. The commissioners may wait until July.

Adams County Court Dauphin County W. C. Sheely Adams County State Department of Welfare Sheely Harrisburg

Miss Preeda Porch Daughters of Mr and Mrs Porch

Miss Preeda Jane Porch is introduced as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Porch, of an unspecified residence. The fragment notes her parentage and family ties but provides no further details or dates.

Preeda Jane Porch William Porch

Mark Er. Trond Jeweler in Baltimore

A brief item notes Mark Er. Trond, jeweler, located in Baltimore. Wanover is mentioned, suggesting a tie or reference to a locality or person connected to the shop or listing.

Mark ER. Trond Baltimore Wanover

Appoint Carnival Soliciting Committee For New Oxford

The New Oxford Volunteer Fire Company appointed a soliciting committee for the carnival at a Wednesday meeting led by Vernon Rife. Members will canvass territories on June 30 and July 1 and again July 7 to 9, covering streets and roads across borough limits and surrounding areas.

New Berlin Road Pine Run Carlisle Pike Cross Keys Creek 700 District Dick's Road Emory Smith Lincolnway Criest's Berlin Junction Hanover Street Red Hill School Richard A. Smith Carvin Miller Kohler’s Sugartown Vernon John Robinson Claude Winand High Street G. W. Sadler Pleasant Street H. E. Lough Square Joseph Duttera Railroad Golden Lane Lester Bucher Paul Rabine Carlisle Street Emory Hammer Center Square Thomas O’brien Guy Klinger Peter

New Oxford Library Adds Wide Range of New Books

Adams County Free Library shelves expanded titles at the New Oxford Library room on the Livingston Building second floor. New selections include There Was a Time The Chequer Board A World to Win and The Bells of St Marys along with horse dog and mystery stories for children two week loans available to Adams County residents Book club for grades four to eight meets during library hours Wednesdays 7 to 9 p m and Fridays 3 to 5 p m Note the room closes Friday July 4th for holiday observance.

Oxford Chequer Board St. Mary's Justice Morgan Susan Merton Bob Mary Hallam Adams County Adams County Free Library New Oxford Livingston Book Club

York Couple Opens Shop In Hanover

A York couple Mr and Mrs Tom Smyser will open Smyser s Card Shop at 114 Broadway Hanover on Saturday June 28 The business operated by Mrs Smyser who formerly worked at York County National Bank and by Smyser who now sells hardware for Fulton Mehring Hauser Co Inc He previously sold for R J Reynolds Tobacco He is an ex serviceman and Amvets York Post No 2 The shop sells greeting cards fountain pens gifts and stationery and offers pen repairs The store was formerly Roth Bros Jewelry who moved to the Richard McAllister Hotel building

York Tom Smyser Smyser Broadway Hanover York County National Bank Fulton, Mehring and Hauser Co. Inc R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Infantry Amvets York Post No. 2 Roth Bros. Jewelry Store Richard McAllister

Harris Held for Vagrancy Postponed in Hospital Stay

William Harris of Gettysburg R D was under care at Warner hospital when his arraignment on a vagrancy charge before Justice of the Peace Robert P. Snyder was postponed until he is discharged. Harris was arrested Monday by state police at the Gettysburg sub station on the Emmitsburg road.

William Harris Gettysburg R. D Warner Hospital Justice of the Peace Robert P. Snyder Harris Emmitsburg

Woman Struck by Lightning Recovers at Home

Mrs. Williard Kuhn of near Hunterstown was struck while mowing the lawn Monday evening. She was knocked down and stunned for several minutes but has fully recovered. She is employed by the GQ C Murphy company.

Williard Kuhn Hunterstown Kuhn GQ. C. Murphy Company

Deaths Charlies E Diehl 84 retired New Oxford merchant

Charlies E Diehl 84 retired New Oxford merchant died at War ner hospital Thursday morning at 3 05 o clock from a complication of diseases. Surviving include son J D Diehl of White Plains New York seven grandchildren eight great grandchildren and one brother Dr Edwin Diehl of Lancaster. Funeral services Saturday at 2 in the W A Feiser funeral home Hanover conducted by Rev George E Sheffer of New Oxford Lutheran church. Interment New Oxford cemetery. Pallbearers named Rineman Walker Stock Emlet Dallmyer Sheely.

Charlies E. Diehl New Oxford Warner Hospital Mr. Diehl Joseph R Catherine (Slagle) Diehl Alice Lau J D Diehl White Plains N. Y

Mrs Alta Bollinger 72 Dies at Warner Hospital

Mrs. Alta Florence Bollinger of New Oxford died Friday night at 9:20 at Warner hospital after a time as a patient. She was 72, widow of Edward Bollinger, daughter of the late John I. Eicholtz and Lucy Snyder. Surviving: three children Roy Newville Howard Gettysburg R 5 and Mrs Lester Walton of New Oxford. seven grandchildren. five great grandchildren. one sister Mrs Frank Phillips York Spring R 2. Funeral services from the late home Tuesday at 2 pm and at The Pines church conducted by Rev Elmer Drumm. Interment The Pines cemetery.

Alta Florence Bollinger New Oxford Edward Bollinger Warner Hospital John I Lucy (Snyder) Eicholtz Bollinger Pines Lutheran Church New Chester Roy Newville Howard Gettysburg Lester Walton

Mrs. Maggie Kepner Dies After Stroke At 79

Mrs. Maggie Jane Kepner, 79, died Tuesday afternoon at her daughter’s home in Union township from a stroke suffered May 2. Born May 7, 1868 in Littlestown, she was the daughter of Jesse and Amanda Shaffer. Surviving are four children including Mrs. Charles Bowers, two brothers, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at Mt. Hope United Brethren church.

Maggie Jane Kepner Robert D. Brown Union Township Kepner Littlestown Jesse Amanda (Spangler) Shaffer Charles Bowers New Oxford R. 2

Funeral services for Charles Lease of York Springs

Charles Lease, 74, formerly of York Springs, died in Cumberland township at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday of old age infirmities. He was a native of York county, son of Jacob and Rebecca Lease. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from Feiser funeral home Hanover with services at Pleasant Hill Brethren church and burial in the church cemetery.

Charles Lease York Springs Cumberland Township York County Jacob and Rebecca Lease Feiser Hanover Pleasant Hill

Obituary: Joseph A Clabaugh of Gettysburg Dies at 46

Joseph A. Clabaugh 46 of Gettysburg died in Warner hospital at 3:30 Tuesday morning from a heart condition after Sunday admission. Born in Harney Maryland he was a son of the late Albert and Margaret Humpert Clabaugh. He was a longtime Gettysburg resident and a steward at the Eagles club for four years. Survived by widow Marie Small Clabaugh and two children Doris V and Joseph A Jr. Also brothers and sisters John Bonneauville George Russell Clabaugh Harney Reginald Clabaugh Big Rock Ill Mrs Ray Rubenstine Hanover Mrs Otto Mikkelsen Klamath Falls Ore and Mrs William Eberley Harrisburg. Funeral Friday at 8:30 am from Bender funeral home with a requiem mass at 9 at St Francis Xavier Church Rev Mark E Stock officiating Interment Fairfield. Friends may call Thursday evening.

Joseph A. Clabaugh Gettysburg Eagles Club Warner Hospital Mr. Clabaugh Harney Albert and Margaret Humpert Clabaugh Marie Small Clabaugh Doris V Joseph A., Jr John Bonneauville George Russell Clabaugh Reginald Clabaugh Big Rock Ill Ray Rubenstine Hanover Otto Mikkelsen Klamath Falls Ore William Eberley Harrisburg Bender Funeral Home St. Francis Xavier Church Mark E. Stock Fairfield

Death notices Mrs Bish Hanover dies after heart condition

Mrs Alverta Jane Bish of Hanover died Tuesday morning from a heart condition at age 177 She was daughter of the late Henry and Rebecca Wentz and widow of Edwin K Wagner Her second husband Nelson G Bish died January 29 1939 Surviving are six daughters and four sons including William H Wagner of Hanover and Dan from Hanover Also mentioned are local business names Crogs Keys Pottery Shop and Garden Pottery And Bird Beths

Alverta Jane Bish Hanover Henry Rebecca (Mathias) Wentz Edwin K Wagner Nelson G. Bish John Hershey Lancaster R. D Harry O. Baker Clarence Walter Enola Roxie Myers Abbottstown R. D Samuel Stauffer John Mummert Wiliam H. Wagner Dan

18 Complete Girl Scout Training Unit Banner

Carded six week training completion received by 18 women at Christ Lutheran church. Miss Marian Tupper directed the course, with signing by Mrs. C Harold Johnson and Miss Tupper. Recipients span Gettysburg York Springs East Berlin Cashtown Arendtsville Taneytown Abbottstown Littlestown and other towns in Adams County.

L. F Eisenberger Adams County Edward C. Beard M. Hardy Nichols W. A. Laning D. L Norman Fred G Pfeffer Eisenberger York Springs Mildred Kennedy Virginia Farr Marguerite Stough East Berlin Donald Moul Cashtown Charles Fellman Arendtsville Fred Baltzley Robert Heckenluber Taneytown James Lord C. L. Pennington Abbottstown Mary E. Elder Littlestown Lloyd E Crouse Ralph Reaver

A W Brown Weds Reading Woman Margaret Walton in Reading

Miss Margaret Jane Walton daughter of Dean and Mrs George W Walton Reading and Arthur William Brown son of Mr and Mrs Delbert A Brown Gettysburg R were married Saturday at 3 pm at St Pauls Evangelical Congregational church Reading The Rev Henry D Kreidler Allen town grandfather of the bride officiated the double ring ceremony The bride wore a white faille taffeta gown with illusion neckline seeded pearls and a long train The maid of honor Miss Katherine Fix Reading wore ice blue faille taffeta with a bustle effect and a juliet cap

Margaret Jane Walton Dean George W. Walton Reading Arthur William Brown Delbert A. Brown Gettysburg R St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Church Henry D. Kreidler Allentown Katherine Fix

Locker Plant In New Oxford Sold

Winter Gardens food locker plant in New Oxford sold by William C. Alwine Jr and Ruelle W Wolfe to Thomas M. Bross Jr for an indicated price of 38000 in a deed and bill of sale filed at the county court house. The conveyance covers lockers equipment fixtures and goodwill tied to the Winter Gardens business on North Bolton Street and Golden Lane New Oxford.

Winter Gardens New Oxford William C. Alwine, Jr Ruelle W. Wolfe Thomas M. Bross, Jr Berwick Township Court House W. C Ruth R. Alwine R. W Lillian B Wolfe Bross Bolton Street Golden Lane

Record Crowd at Natural Springs Park Delights Crowd

A record crowd gathered Sunday at Natural Springs Park east of Gettysburg to enjoy Uncle Roy and his Dixie Serenaders. Blackface comedians Snowball and Screwball drew a warm welcome in pony carts, and Uncle Roy's outfit was booked for a third appearance later in the season.

Natural Springs Park Gettysburg Uncle Roy Dixie Serenaders Snowball Screwball

Armor M. Weikert Seeks Democratic Re Election in Gettysburg

Armor M. Weikert of Gettysburg, an Adams County auditor, announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for reelection. He centers his campaign on local governance and fiscal responsibility, calling for continued oversight and public accountability.

Armor M. Weikert Gettysburg Adams County

Dr Frank Tamarkin Attends Optometric Convention

Hanover physician Dr Frank E Tamarkin attended the fiftieth congress of the American Optometric Association held in Atlantic City during the early part of the week.

Frank E. Tamarkin Hanover American Optometric Association Atlantic City

Divorce suit filed in York by Mary E. Clark

Mary E. Clark of Hanover has filed for divorce from Miles A. Clark whose last known address was New Oxford.

Mary E. Clark Hanover York Miles A. Clark New Oxford

Stief Silverware Sets Offered by Mark E Trone Jewelers

Baltmre addresses are listed for Mark E Trone Jeweler in Hanover Pennsylvania offering to accept orders for fitting in Stief Silverware sets. The ad notes availability and contact details for purchasing.

Church Services and Choir Rehearsals This Week

St Pauls New Oxford holds Sunday school at 9 and worship at 10 15 with choir rehearsal Thursday at 8. Emmanuel’s Abbottstown offers worship at 9 and Sunday school at 10 15 with choir rehearsal Thursday at 8. First Evangelical Lutheran Church led by Rev G E Sheffer offers church school at 9 15 with Holy Communion at 10 15 and 7 45, baptism at 2, preparatory service Friday at 7 45.

Archie C. Rohrbaugh St. Paul's New Oxford Emmanuel's Abbottstown First Evangelical Lutheran Church G. E. Sheffer, AM Pastor Church School A. Yohe

St Marys Church Pastoral Schedule at New Oxford

The Rev. Robert D. Hartnett leads St Marys Church New Oxford with Sunday Masses at 7 30 and 10 a m Sodality at 7 and evening devotions at 7 30 scheduled by the pastor.

St. Mary’s Church New Oxford Robert D. Hartnett

Emory Methodist Church Service Times

The Rev. Orville Warner, pastor, leads Emory Methodist Church with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and church worship at 7:00 p.m.

Emory Methodist Church Orville Warner

Cenewago Chapel Masses and Sodality Schedule

Cenewago Chapel announces Masses Sunday at 7 and 9 30 a m Blessed Virgin Sodality and Benediction at 7 pm Rev Cletus Wagman acting pastor leads services and parish activities

Cenewago Chapel Cletus Wagman Blessed Virgin Sodality

St Mary's Paradise and St John's Reformed Services Listed

St Marys Paradise presents mass at 7 and 8 30 a m led by Rev Chester Leszewski pastor. St Johns Reformed in New Chester lists worship at 9 a m and Sunday School at 10 a m led by Rev Alvin J Ferry pastor.

St. Mary's Paradise Chester Leszewski St. John's Reformed New Chester Alvin J. Ferry

Emmanuel Reformed Hampton Sunday Schedule

Emmanuel Reformed lists Sunday activities with a 9 a m Sunday school and a 10 30 a m worship service at the Hampton church, outlining the morning timetable for attendees.

Abbottstown Lutheran Charge Service With Guest Minister

The Rev. Snyder Alleman presides at Abbottstown Lutheran Church with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:15 a.m. Guest minister the Rev. William Avery from the Enlistment Department of the Parish and Church School Board of the ULCA. Luther League to meet at 1:30 p.m. A Sunday afternoon conference for all Sunday school workers at 2:30 p.m.

Abbottstown Lutheran Snyder Alleman William Avery U.lc.a Luther League

New Chester Lutheran Charge Services This Sunday

The Rev Elmer Drumm presides at St Mark's Heidlersburg with worship at 9 00 am and Sunday school at 10 00 am St John's Hampton offers Sunday school at 9 30 am and worship at 10 30 am St Paul's The Pines shows Sunday school at 8 00 pm

New Chester

Church notices from East Berlin and Hampton schedule Sunday

Church of the Brethren invites attendance with Sunday school at East Berlin 9:00 a.m. and Hampton 9:30 a.m. Worship follows at 10:30 a.m. Trostle leads Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. with J. Monroe Danner serving as pastor.

Church of the Brethren J. Monroe Danner East Berlin Hampton Trostle

Jane Taughinbaugh and Geo Wisner wed in New Oxford

Miss Jane Taughinbaugh daughter of Edith Taughinbaugh New Oxford and George Wisner son of Mr and Mrs Robert Wisner Hanover were united in marriage at noon Saturday. Rev George E Sheffer officiated at First Lutheran church New Oxford with Ralph Taughinbaugh giving the bride away. The gown was white satin with lace edging and a veil of illusion net. Maid of honor Betty Wildasin of Philadelphia wore yellow marquistte. Bridesmaids Dorothy Hensel of New Oxford and Mrs Harry ...

Jane Taughinbaugh Edith Taughinbaugh New Oxford George Wisner Robert E. Wisner Hanover George E. Sheffer First Lutheran Church of Ralph Taughinbaugh Betty Wildasin Philadelphia Dorothy Hensel Harry

Crist seeks reelection as Adams county coroner

Dr. QG. Crist of Adams county declares candidacy for the Republican renomination to continue as county coroner and medical adviser. He has served multiple terms in the coroner role.

Crist Adams County

Festival Receipts Reach 380 At Pines Event In Rain

Despite bad weather and thirty minutes of darkness, the June 7 festival at The Pines drew roughly 380 in gross receipts. The turnout and earnings reflect a solid community turnout despite conditions.

Gorham International Silver Now in Stock

Mark E. Trone, jeweler, announces Gorham International Silver now in stock at Baltimore and J Hanover, Pa locations.

Gorham International Silver Mark E. Trone Baltimore &J Hanover

New Oxford Bids Sought for School Additions

New Oxford board of school directors will open bids in the high school auditorium Thursday evening July 10 at 7 30 for construction of two classrooms a storage room and appurtenant work. Proposals are separate for general work heating and ventilating electrical. Plans by Shotwell and Ede Harrisburg architects. Work must start within seven days of award and be completed by August 29 1947.

New Oxford Board of School Directors New Oxford High School Shotwell and Ede Harrisburg New Oxford

Floyd Miller Admits Theft in Gettysburg Case

Gettysburg police arrested Floyd Miller Jr., 21, after a five week probe for stealing 906 dollars from American Legion Post 202 on May 23. He pled guilty to burglary and larceny and was held for the August term, after confessing he hid at the Legion hall and stole from a metal money box.

Gettysburg Floyd Miller, Jr Gettysburg Post No American Legion Miller Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore Robert C. Harpster Legion Home Harpster

Marriage Licenses of Lawrence Becker Baronis Muntsz Little

Multiple marriage licenses listed for Paul J Lawrence and Vivian Becker both of McSherrystown, John N Baronis and Pearl Muntsz of Hanover, Edward T Little and Sarah Weaver of Gettysburg, and Robert Paris with Margaret Ridinger, tied to Westminster Maryland, plus Richard Little and Jewell Burns of Gettysburg.

Paul Joseph Lawrence Paul B. Lawrence New Oxford Vivian Louise Becker Emmanuel Joseph Becker McSherrystown John N. Baronis Plorence M. Myera Main Street Pearl Marie Muntsz Princess Street Hanover Edward Thomas Little Mgr George N. Little Sarah Ellen Weaver Edward L. Weaver Gettysburg R Robert W. Paris Margaret A. Ridinger Gettysburg Westminster Richard E. Little Jewell J. Burns

Birthday Party Honors Janet Noel in McIntire Woods

A Sunday celebration for Janet Noel's 13th birthday was hosted by Mr and Mrs Augustus Noel of New Chester in McIntire's woods. Attendees included Shirley Decker Harold Millhimes Charles Johnson Bobby Turner Vaughn Trimmer Joyce Trimmer Ruthetta Blye Shirley Blye Gene Thomas Ruth Millhimes Harmon Millhimes Marvin Trimmer Freda Trimmer Prence Trimmer Karlene McIntire David McIntire and George Janet Noel.

McIntire Woods Augustus Noel New Chester Janet Shirley Decker Glenn Charles Decker Harold Millhimes Charles Johnson Bobby Turner Vaughn Trimmer Joyce Ann Trimmer Ruthetta Blye Shirley Blye Gene Thomas Ruth Millhimes Harmon Millhimes Marlin Trimmer Freda Trimmer Phrence Trimmer Karlene McIntire David McIntire George Janet Noel

Annual Veterans Picnic and Local Picnics Set for June and July

Community notices list events across towns including Sons of Veterans gathering on Armory grounds June 28, Salem E U B Church strawberry festival with Gary Epley’s band, Mt Olivet Reformed Sunday school picnic Bermudian June 28, York Springs band providing music, New Oxford Fire Company carnival and anniversary July 10 11 and 13 to fund building, Conewago Chapel picnic July 19 rain date July 20, New Chester Boy Scouts festival July 19 TBA, Bonneauville Fire picnic July 26, St Marys Paradise picnic near Abbottstown Aug or .

Sons of Veterans Armory Grounds Salem E. U. B Gary Epley Cheerful Valley Gang Mt. Olivet Reformed York Springs New Oxford Fire Company New Chester

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Moose S.S Augustus Feeser Delone High St Charles FE. Diehl Alta Bollinger Mrs Garden Pottery Bird Beths Crogs-Keys Pottery Shop A. W. Brown Reading Girl Nat. Springs Park Mark E Trone Baltinoore New Oxford Reformed Charge Emmanuel Reformed Geo. Wisner Floyd Miller Square Market
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