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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
2
The county moves to replace the 111 foot Kuhn's Fording bridge area following a collapse risk from a 1914 structure. Eight county wooden covered bridges exist with decisions pending on material choice steel or pre stressed concrete after state approval and steel price effects.
Florence Finger of Gettysburg resigns as extension home economist for Adams County. County Agent Frank B Zettle announces her acceptance of a new position with Adams Electric Cooperative in Gettysburg. She will begin July 1.
Emerson W. Mange of Hanover was taken by ambulance from the Hostetter farm near Brush town to Hanover Hospital after being overcome by illness at the farm. He was admitted for examination.
Classified farm and home notices describe a 92 acre farm with 70 tillable land and 7 acres meadow near East Berlin plus an 11 mile to York country home with 20 acres blue grass and a spring. Additional listings include an 8 year old stone house with 20 year windbreak near Hanover and a 3 acre Williamsburg area frame house near Davidsburg. Prices range from 6 500 to 22 000 with various outbuildings and livestock equipment offered by Danner's East Berlin and Emory Weaver Littlestown agents.
Craig Allen Kreider son of Larrie Kreider and Joyce Henry Kreider of Maytown born Tuesday at St. Josephs hospital Lancaster died there the next day. Survived by parents a brother Daniel Lee Kreider maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Earl Henry Bigmount maternal great grandparents Mr and Mrs David Quicke Dover paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Kreider Dover R D and maternal great grandmother Mrs Agnes Gilner Lancaster.
The Sons of Union Veterans will guard High Water Mark on July 3 from 2 to 3 pm reenacting Pickett's assault. A July 4 parade with $1,000 in prizes features 100+ floats and the New Oxford Fire Co. in line. July 5 program links Gettysburg and Valley Forge. 21 Boy Scouts head to Valley Forge July 8 with Peace Light replica.
York County will replace the 217-foot Eisenhart Mill span over Big Conewago creek with a two‑lane concrete deck bridge. The Detter's Mill covered bridge will be kept for historic value. Two bridges will be built using existing abutments and piers. the project cost includes prior repairs from 1953.
A truck operated by Bernard J. Krichten of Hanover R D4 struck a parking meter in Gettysburg causing 3107 dollars in damage.
A fire damaged an automobile owned by Cecil G. McClarin of New Oxford Route 1 parked near Hanover’s market house Sunday. Hanover Fire Co extinguished the blaze after a short circuit in the wiring started the fire, causing little damage.
Assemblyman Francis Worley of Adams County received a telegram of thanks from GOP State Chairman George S. Bloom for his support of progressive and sound legislation during the recently ended Legislature. The message praised his contribution, noted the Republican majority’s record, and expressed warm regards and hope to meet in the summer.
Williams Grove Speedway hosts an AMA sanctioned eight event cycle card Sunday afternoon featuring professional riders. This marks a shift toward major events as manager Richwine pursues the track’s original purpose. Following the Fourth of July stunt show, a national midget auto racing card is planned for July 6 under USAC and ARDC co sanction. Calvin W Deardorff transferred property in Washington township to Isaac C Shoemaker and wife.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd W Brough of Gardners R 2 announce the engagement of their daughter Joan F Brough to A2C Gene A Casner son of Mr and Mrs Banks Casner Newville Miss Brough works for Continental Ceramic Corp Bigler Wille Casner is stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base 8 D No wedding date yet set.
John W. Snyder, 86, of Red Lion Route 1, died Monday after a two year illness. He was husband to Susan E. Snyder. He leaves seven children including Anna Oberdorff of New Oxford Route 1, plus 25 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, and a sister.
Harold E. Auckey transferred property to Vinko Polt located in Paradise township, recording a change of ownership in the local land records.
Mrs Gladys C Thrush of Hanover has filed for divorce from Bernard E Thrush of Hanover. Bernard Thrush is identified as a basketball coach at Biglerville High School.
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