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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1946

Page

12

Catholic Boy Scout Retreat Held Near Conewago Chapel

About 125 boys from Hanover McSherrystown Conewago Chapel Paradise Protectory New Oxford York and New Freedom attended the second annual Catholic Scout retreat near Conewago Chapel. Rev Lawrence Sevott led sessions with a 30 tent camp on Garden Farms as Msgr George Mulcahy and Nicholas Murphy conducted a field mass and altar ceremony.

Gedate York-Adams Counci Boy Scouts of America Chapel Lawrence Sevott USC Morrisburg Harrieburg Catholic High School Harrisburg Garden Farms Glass Hanover McSherrystown Conewago Chapel Paradise Protectory New Oxford York New Freedom Reveille George Mulcahy Msgr. Mulcahy Magr. Mulcahy Nicholas Murphy Honover

McSherrystown Community News and Birth Announcements

McSherrystown grows with births in May and June at Hanover General Hospital. Rosemary Walker born May 18 to Francie Walker of Walla Walla Washington, former McSherrystown resident. Charles Neiderer son June 19 and George W Smith son June 18, both born at Hanover General. Local team McSherrystown undefeated in Penn Maryland League, beat Thurmont 9 to 3 and hosts Hanover next Sunday at 2 30. Marlene Hagerman, daughter of Joseph Hagerman, suffered a compound arm and shoulder fracture treated at Hanover General. Baptism at Church of the Annunciation for William Carroll Noel, sponsored by Leon Noel and Miss Lillian Topper. Curtis Hartlaub bought two South Street building lots from Katherine Pfaltzgraff. Edward Krichten daughter born Monday at Hanover General. Clyde Sterner daughter born Friday at Hanover General. Norman Weaver and Joseph Orndorff discharged from Coast Guard and home to Bonneauville. Leon B Lawrence of McSherrystown fined for learner’s permit violation with no licensed driver present.

Francie Walker Walla Walla Wash Rosemary Walker McSherrystown Thurmont Hanover Marlene Hagerman Joseph Hagerman Hanover General Hospital Church of the Annunciation Patrick F. McGee William Caroll Noel Melvin P. Noel Leon J. Noel Lillian A. Topper Curtis Hartlaub South Street Katherine Pfaltzgraff Edward Krichten Clyde E. Sterner Norman Weaver Joseph Orndorff Coast Guard Bonneauville Leon B. Lawrence

Pigs and Bonds Awarded to Adams Gettysburg Youths

Virgil Martman wins a $100 bond for outstanding achievement at a foundation dinner for FFA members from Adams, Lancaster and York counties held in York. Paul Julius earns $60, Paul Fissel wins $26. Other Adams youths from Gettysburg receive purebred pigs. past recipients listed. H C F Petterolf of the state department of agriculture speaks on farm youth importance.

Virgil Martman Ee R Future Parmera of America York Paul Julius East Berlin Paul Fissel Arendstville FFA Adams Lancaster Adams County Gettysburg Paul Richard Waybright Vincent Martin Dale Taughinbaugh Clifford Rice Raymond Stambaugh Richard Adams Harvey Prock Gene Dolly Dale Reinecker Dale Stock H. C. F Petterolf State Department of Agriculture

Reckless Driving Charge Filed in Gettysburg

Borough Officer Kenneth Tawney will file a reckless driving charge before Justice Robert P. Snyder against Norman D. Little. The alleged offense occurred on York and Hanover streets around 11 15 Saturday night, according to Tawney.

Justice of the Peace Robert P. Snyder Kenneth Tawney Norman D. Little Gettysburg York and Hanover Streets Tawney

Soldier's 6400 Mile Alaska Patrol Returns to Fort Richardson

Herman T. Smith son of Mr and Mrs Jos Smith returned to Fort Richardson Alaska after a 6400 mile Alaska patrol visiting Adak Amchitka Shemya Attu Nodiak Umnak Dutch Harbor Cold Bay Chenjinkie Naknek Egegik Lenelock and Hoggeang aboard a fishing boat and plane. He joined Delone Catholic high school in 1945 and enlisted in the infantry Aug 16 re enlisted Nov 1 for three years in military police serving in Alaska.

Herman T. Smith Jos. Smith Provost Marshal Criminal Investigation Department of Alaska Fort Richardson Anchorage Alaska Aleutian Islands Alaskan Adak Amchitka Shemnya Attu Nodiak Umnak Dutch Harbor Cold Bay Chenjinkie An Alaska Naknek Egegik Lenelock Hoggeang Delone Catholic High School T/5 Smith

Diehl pleads guilty in Gettysburg thefts case

Robert D. Diehl 37 of Spring Grove pleaded guilty before Justice John H Basehore to stealing a wallet from Raymond Shoop and taking 650 from a cash register at Edna Ann's Beauty Shop in Gettysburg during late May to mid June. He is held for court on theft charges and had earlier pleaded guilty to additional larceny cases including $185 50 and two wrist watches from David Miller's home. one watch was recovered.

Robert D. Diehl Spring Grove Gettysburg Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore Raymond Shoop Edna Ann's That Place David Miller

Local Social Notes From Heildlersburg Area

Local residents report visits and travels including the Swope family selling their farm and planning southern travel. Hanover visitors Brame and Deatrick joined by Peters and grandchild Shirley to spend days with York Springs families. Weigle drives a new truck. Yohe recuperating. Kennedy sells Twin Bridges farm to a Californian. Lutheran outing set for July 13 at Sheffer’s Park.

H. G. Haverstock William Donna Lee York Springs R. D Clare James Milton W. J. Yohe Viola Herman Stanley Davidson Dolores Minskey Chas. Leatherman Harrisburg Minerva Coulson Grant Deatrick Sheffer's Park Chas. Dentler

Estate of Emma A Klunk granted letters testamentary

Notice is given that letters testamentary for Emma A Klunk deceased of McSherrystown Adams County have been granted to Mark L Staub executor. Creditors and those owing decedent should file claims or make payment promptly with attorney J F Yake Jr Gettysburg Pa.

Emma A. Klunk McSherrystown Adams County Pennsylvania Register of Wills Mark L. Staub Manover R. D. 4 Orto Hia J. F. Yake, Jr Gettysburg Penna

Juniata Visitors Share Various Calls on Visits

Juniata county residents visited relatives in the area including Mrs. Samuel Zepp and the couples Mr. and Mrs. David Shearrer and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Glass who in turn called on Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Haverstock.

Juniata County Samuel Zepp David Shearrer Ernest Glass H. G. Haverstock

Jailed for Thirty Days in Hanover Court

Theron Smith of Hanover R D 4 pleaded guilty in York court to operating an automobile while intoxicated. Judge Ray P. Sherwood fined him $200 and costs and ordered 30 days imprisonment. Smith was arrested last Thursday on the Hanover Spring Grove road after backing into a corn field.

Theron Smith Hanover R. D York Ray P. Sherwood Smith Hanover-Spring Grove Heidelberg Township

Farm Sold in Straban Township Near Gettysburg

Dailey D Pulte of Gettysburg R 4 sold a 137 acre farm in Straban township along the Gettysburg Table Rock road to Wil mer H Brandenburg and Virginia.

Dailey D. Pulte Gettysburg R. 4 Straban Township Table Rock Road Wilmer H. Brandenburg Virginia

Auction Set for March 16 1947 in Loch Raven Maryland

Property in Loch Raven Maryland to be sold March 16 1947 under order of M Brandenburg with sale conducted by broker John C Bream the proceedings indicate a public sale arrangement for the listed asset.

Renovations Begin on Pleasant Street Home

Mr and Mrs Thomes Smith purchase a home on Pleasant Street from Leo Maker and expect to move in before the end of the summer after renovations are completed.

Pleasant Street

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