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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1949

Page

11

Polluters urged to halt pollution of Conewago Creek at New Oxford

Petition prepared by Attorney Daniel E Teeter and backed by borough and adjacent property owners demands immediate state action. Citizens report hundreds of dead fish after pollution on the south branch of Conewago Creek near New Oxford and the impounding dam. Affected water supply intake was treated with chemicals. no illnesses reported.

Conewago Daniel E. Teeter New Oxford Harrisburg Cyril J. Rickrode South Branch Richard Robinson Gerald Ream RW Wolfe, Chammand New Oxford Council

Joie Chitwood Auto Daredevils at Williams Grove

Joie Chitwood’s Auto Daredevils perform at Williams Grove Speedway on Sunday and Monday July 3 and 4. Two hours of racing and high risk stunts include a sedan leap at a mile a minute and a side-by-side jump. Fireworks on July 4. General admission 83 cents plus tax. free parking. Showtimes 2:30 PM and 8:15 PM daily.

Joie Chitwood

Births and family gatherings mark Harrisburg area notices

In Heidlersburg and surrounding towns, families including the Martins and Leathermanes hosted celebrations and reported births. Attendees named include Mr and Mrs Grant, Mr and Mrs Haverstock, and several Harrisburg area residents. A Hanover General Hospital birth was announced for a child of Mr and Mrs Bernell McKim amid reunion chatter at Williams Grove.

Bernell McKim McSherrystown Hanover General Hospital

Assistance Payments Put On New Basis

The Adams County Board of Prisons Statiot Wathesy announced a shift to semi monthly assistance payments starting in August. Aid to dependent children and general assistance previously paid weekly will switch to a semi monthly schedule, with totals for May 1 and June 1 listed. DM Miller chaired the meeting with board members present.

Adams County Board of Pridie Statiot Wathesy Waabineton Street Getivsbures Oomaking Mt Mier Acam Merly Pencenard Brankin Myers Old Ave

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