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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

12

Bendersville School Merger Gains Adams County Approval

The Adams County Board of School Directors approved a merger of Bendersville, Menallen township, and part of Tyrone township districts and endorsed state action. They also granted leaves of absence to county officials, reviewed Mt. Pleasant petition to affect Conewago and Kilpatrick, and planned a boundary survey to divide Tyrone township. The move paves a future new school in Bendersville and sets steps to seek voter input.

Adams County Board of School Directors Littlestown Bendersville Menallen Township Tyrone Township State Council of Education Ira Y. Baker Marsby C. Little Mt. Pleasant Township Conewago Kilpatrick Adams County Court P. S. Orner Mr. Orner Mt. Pleasant Neck

Adams County Schools Report Details Staff and Budgets

Superintendent Baker presented the Adams County Schools annual report noting 97 one room schools remain and eight consolidated schools. He detailed 232 professional staff, including 168 elementary teachers and 24 four-year high school teachers, with certificates and years of experience, plus budget inspections for 1940-1941 districts and planned picnic. The board approved budgets, prepared for a state council concurrence, and elected Chester B. Worley to succeed retiring S. A. Culbertson.

Baker Adams County Adams County School Directors’ Association South Mountain Fair Grounds S. A. Culbertson Highland Township Chester B. Worley Litimore Township

Estate of Mamie Bunty executor appointed in McSherrystown

Letters testamentary granted to J. F. Yake Jr as executor of Mamie E. Bunty deceased of McSherrystown Adams County Pennsylvania all creditors and debtors must file claims or debts with the executor at once to settle the estate

Mamie E. Bunty McSherrystown Adams County Pennsylvania Register of Wills J. F. Yake, JR Penna John P. Rabon John P. Rahn Conewago Township Paul R. Rahn R. D Hanover John QO Rahn 3Rd St Columbia Ae Te Devas Saranda C. Rupp New Oxford Harvey A. Rupp

Fourteen Adams County Girls Enroll For Annual 4-H Camp

Fourteen 4-H club girls from Adams County will attend the district 4-H camp July 8 to 12 at Camp Dr Thompson near Laurel Lake. Eligibility requires 12 years old and at least two years of club work. Approximately 65 girls and staff from Adams Franklin Cumberland Perry and Juniata counties will be present with Miss Bernice Gustafson as camp directress.

Nual Carl Prosser York Springs

James Matthews Re-Arrested on Old Charge in Gettysburg

James Matthews of Gettysburg was rearrested Saturday on an old charge of Jareen v by bailee. The incident involves a prior dispute and arrest related to the same matter.

James Matthews Gettysburg

Surprise as family frees themselves from garden hazard

Mrs Preston Peters of Ben Dersville faced a frightening scare Wednesday evening while gathering eggs at her home. She reached into a chicken nest and gripped a black snake over five feet long, prompting Mr Peters to rush to her aid and kill the serpent.

Preston Peters Bendersville Mr Peters

Mt Joy cattle undergo tuberculosis testing in townships

State veterinarians began the triennial tuberculin test in Mt Joy township Monday with Ma? tit Beard driving the Mt Joy unit. Cumberland herds continued tests while all Oxford cattle had been examined and Berwick township tests start Tuesday.

MT. Joy Mt Joy Township Cumberland Oxford Mt Joy

Divorce case Fuhrman seeks ruling on master’s report

Daniel E. Tectef Esq files exceptions to the master’s report in the divorce case of Cora A Filckinger Fuhrman against Harry A Fuhrman. The master recommended denying the divorce and the court will rule in the matter.

Daniel E. Tectef, Esq Cora A. (Filckinger) Fuhrman Harry A. Fuhrman Inter

Reappointed Notary Miss Mildred Widder in Gettysburg

Governor Arthur H. James has named Mildred Widder of Gettysburg as a notary public. Her reappointment maintains the county's legal service coverage and enables her to administer oaths and certify documents in official acts.

Mildred Widder Gettysburgh Arthur H. James

Demon Juice Recipe Claims Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief

An ad touts Ru-lix Compound as a home remedy for rheumatic and neuritis pain. It instructs mixing one pack with a quart of water and lemon juice, taking two tablespoons daily, with claims of relief within 48 hours. Sold by Tremminger's Drug Store New Oxford PA under a money back guarantee.

Tremminger Center Square New Ovford

Raymond Kump Charged With Speeding in Gettysburg Area

Raymond Kump of Gettysburg R 3 faces a speeding charge issued by Chief Glenn Guixe. The case was filed before Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore.

Raymond Kump Gettysburg R Glenn Guixe Justice For the Peace John H. Basehore

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