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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

8

Will leaves Howard E. Young estate to widow and daughter

Howard E. Young, Baltimore and Hanover business man, dies in Baltimore. His will, filed in Baltimore Orphans Court, totals about 850000. Widow, daughter Mrs A Rutledge Smith of New York City, receive major shares. $5000 to Hanover Library, $5000 to St Marks Lutheran church, $5000 to secretary Sue Worley. Two employees get homes and 40 a month annuities. Co executors Mrs Young and Mercantile Trust Company.

Howard E. Young Baltimore Hanover New Oxford Shoe Company A. Rutledge-Smith New York City Orphans’ Court Borough of St. Mark's Lutheran Church Harry C. Moore East Chestnut Street Joseph Adams High Street

Court House Beats Hunterstown 11 to 8 in Local Baseball

The Court House baseball team defeated Hunterstown 11 8 on Saturday evening. Roy Renner contributed with extra base hits and Sheriff Spence provided notable base running. Umpire Bob Bell also did commendable work as part of the Court House nine.

Court House Hunterstown Gun Club Roy Renner Sheriff Spence Bob” Bell Court House Nine Markley Brame Ridinper G. Naugle Bixler Ogden Teeter

Meeting of Bankers in New Oxford Opens July Dinner

Adams County Bankers association held its June dinner at the New Oxford Lutheran church with 32 attendees from eight member banks. President Edgar L. Deardorff presided as Gable family members performed on tuba and marimba and William Flaharty offered flute solos. A brief business session followed. next meeting set for July 19 at the Mary Jane inn near York Springs.

Adams County Bankers Association New Oxford Lutheran Church Edgar L. Deardorff Gettysburg Gable New Oxford William Flaharty Mary Jane Inn York Springs

Trucker Charged With Failing to Stop at Railroad Crossing

Lloyd Kemper of York Springs R. 1 was charged before Justice John H. Basehore in Gettysburg borough with failing to stop at a railroad grade crossing. He was carrying four tons of dynamite. A state motor policeman stated state law requires a stop before crossing tracks when hauling combustible cargoes such as gasoline and dynamite.

Lloyd Kemper York Springs R. 1 Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore Gettysburg

Grandchild Born On Wedding Anniversary in Gettysburg

Mr and Mrs George F Mitchell of Gettysburg celebrate a double event on Thursday a grandson born to their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Russell Houghton of Olean New York The couple also observe their 41st wedding anniversary making it a notable family milestone

George F. Mitchell Gettysburg Russell Houghton Olean New York Mitchell

N C C W Holds Monthly Meeting Attendance Forty Five

The National Council of Catholic Women held its monthly meeting in the school hall with forty five members present. Delegates reported on Shamokin convention activities. Study club meetings will pause over the summer while other club work continues.

National Council of Catholic Women Shamokin Marie Carbaugh Clyde Bevenour Earl Weaver Eleanor Miller

Peace charge against Dallas and Lauver dropped

A surety of the peace case against Carson Dallas and Elmer Lauver of Biglerville was settled and the case dropped at a Wednesday hearing before Justice John H. Basehore. The defendants agreed to pay the costs of the case brought by Lavere Gladfelter of Biglerville.

Carson Dallas Elmer Lauver Biglerville Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore Lavere -Gladfelter

Administrator's Notice in Re Estate of Joseph M Lawrence

Raymond J Lawrence Admr. of McSherrystown Adams County Pa requests all debtors to pay promptly and all creditors to present claims promptly for settlement. Attorney C J DeLone Hanover Pa. June 1 1961.

Joseph M. Lawrence McSherrystown Adams County Raymond J. Lawrence Admr Ridge Ave C. J. DeLone Atty Hanover, Pa

Executrix Notices Estate of John P. Myers in Adams County

Dorothy Burcher executrix of John P. Myers deceased requests payment of debts and filing of claims. Letters testamentary granted by Adams County Register of Wills. Claims should be presented to Dorothy Burcher Hampton PA or attorney J Donald Swope Gettysburg PA.

John P. Myers Reading Township Adams County Pennsylvania Register of Wills Dorothy Bucher Hampton J. Donald Swope Gettysburg

Hit and Run Accident Investigated in Hanover

Police and state patrol investigated a Thursday evening hit and run in Hanover involving a car reported to bear Mrs. Clare Geisler Gettysburg R 5 plates. The vehicle, driven by a man, showed damage to the right front and right rear.

Hanover Clare Geisler Gettysburg

Countian Given Jail Sentence in Adams County

McSherrystown resident Herry Miller was jailed in Adams County on a 30 day sentence for drunk and disorderly conduct. The jail term followed a hearing before Justice of the Peace C. G. Smith with arrest by Officer William Trimmer of McSherrystown.

Herry Miller MccSherrystown Adams County Justice of the Peace C. G. Smith McSherrystown William Trimmer

Gettysburg Beer Licenses Cut Under New Law

Gettysburg faces a drop in beer licenses after February 1 under a state law signed by Governor James. The rule allows one license per thousand residents, reducing the borough from fourteen to six once new permits are issued. The change does not affect existing holders.

Gettysburg James Liquor Control Board

Kimmels Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Ad

Fresh plums three for five cents green beans and pineapples fifteen cents each two for twenty five cents bananas lemons three for ten cents No 1 new potatoes thirty five cents peck cantaloupes fifteen cents each two for twenty five cents sour cherries fresh fish and crab meat also a pull line of canned goods open all day Sunday Lincolnway East New Oxford.

Kimmel Lincolnway East New Oxford

Baptism and health updates from McSherrystown

Rosemary Weaver, four, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Weaver, is improving after a fracture of her left arm. The Rev William Huygen officiated at the baptism of Barbara Louise, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Gregory Topper, in St. Vincent's church Midway. Godparents were Mrs Stella Topper and Paul Kaehler, grandmother and cousin of the child.

Rosemary Weaver John Weaver William Huygen Barbara Louise Gregory Topper Midway Stella Topper Paul Kaehler St. Vincent's Church

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