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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1952

Page

8

Adams County Accepts Birkinsha Resignation As Child Welfare Chief

Adams County commissioners accept the resignation of Miss Adelia Birkinsha effective June 30 saying she is the best child welfare director they've ever had. The unit will be reclassified to second class under state rules requiring graduate work, prompting her departure. Betty Y. Livermore will replace her July 15, bringing a master's degree and Erie County Public Assistance experience.

Adelia Birkinsha Adams County Commissioners Adams County Child Welfare Service Miss Birkinsha State Department of Welfare Clarence C. Smith Washington County Mifflin County Betty Y. Livermore Department of Public Assistance Erie County Miss Livermore Birkinsha

Child welfare director credited for saving county funds

The article lauds the child welfare director for excelling in her role and saving the county money by encouraging parents to contribute to the cost of their children's care.

Early Blight Hits Tomatoes Prompt Tomato Sprays

County Agent M. T. Hartman warns that early blight is present in small amounts in many tomato fields. He urges starting tomato spraying this week with ten day intervals and recommends a mix of 12 pounds Ziram plus 1 pound fixed copper per 100 gallons, with 0.5 pound skim milk if the mix browns. If flea beetles or potato bugs appear, add 2 pounds of wettable 50 percent DDT per 100 gallons. No late blight reported yet.

M. T. Hartman Hartman

Doris Staub Weds Francis Leonard In Saint Vincent Church

Doris Frances Staub daughter of Cora Staub and Urban Staub wed Francis Herbert Leonard son of Harry Leonard in a double ring ceremony at St. Vincent's Catholic Church. Rev Joseph G Gotwalt presided with a nuptial mass and altar decor of white flowers. A reception followed at the couple's home.

St. Vincent's Catholic Church Doris Frances Staub Cora Staub Hanover Urban Staub Berlin Junction Francis Herbert Leonard Harry Leonard McSherrystown Joseph G. Gotwalt

Estate of Laura A Hoover Final Account Filed

The First and Final Account of Hanover Trust Company trustee under Laura A Hoover's will for Warren S Trostel has been filed with Adams County Orphans Court. The account will be presented for confirmation on August 22 1982 at 10:00 AM unless exceptions are filed. Emma F Sheffer Clerk of Courts.

Orphans County Laura A. Hoover East Berlin Adams County Pennsylvania Hanover Trust Company Hanover Laura A Hoover East Herling Warren S. Treestel Ophans’ Court Pennsayilvania Orphans’ Court Emma FE. Sheffer

Hanover couple wed in 1945 Delane Catholic High ties

John L Livelsberger and Leonard unite in a Hanover ceremony described as a formal wedding. The bride wore nylon net Chantilly lace with a pearl Juliet cap and a colonial bouquet. Attendant Mrs John L Livelsberger and best man Richard B Groft officiated as relatives attended. After a weeklong Augusta trip the couple will live at 127 Third Street Hanover. The bride works as a bookkeeper at Hanover Heel and Innersole Co. and the groom is a mason for Raymond Markle. Both graduates of Delone Catholic High School in 1945.

John L. Livelsberger Hanover R Leonard Third St Hanover Hanover Heel and Innersole Company Raymond Markle Delane Catholic High School McSherrystown

First Shot of Civil War Fired at Fort Sumter

The opening salvo of the Civil War occurred at Fort Sumter, marking the start of hostilities between the Union and Confederate forces. The incident signaled a national crisis and drew international attention to the conflict.

Fort Sumter

Neidicks Observe 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Carl Neidick Hampton observed their 25th anniversary June 15 with a dinner at the home of Mrs Willis Eppleman Aspers. Attending were Mrs Susan Neidick Hampton Miss Elva Eppleman Aspers the Misses Kathryn Janet Evans Harrisburg and Robert Evans Hershey. The table featured a tiered cake and candles. gifts were given to the couple.

Carl Neidick Hampton Mrs. Neidick

Martin Family Returns From New England Visit

Mr and Mrs George R Martin of Gettysburg returned from a trip with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bud Anzengruber of Boston They toured the New England states and visited cousins near Albany New York during the visit

George R. Martin Gettysburg Bud = Anzengruber Boston Martins New England Albany N. Y

Marriages Continue With Local Graduates and Weddings

Isabel Wolfe and John Lewis Hinkle wed at Emmanuel Reformed Church Hampton with 200 guests. Doris Leister married Earl Hartlaub at St Pauls Westminster as the couple plan to reside in West Chester. Both brides are York Springs graduates. grooms hold local college ties and jobs in Harrisburg area.

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