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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1939

Page

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Ten Week-End Arrests For Speeding And Reckless Driving

State motor police from the Gettysburg detail reported ten weekend arrests for speeding and reckless driving. Drivers faced fines or 10 day notices. one jailed for default on payment. Notable cases include James Keagy 67 mph, Clarence Uffelman Jr. 46 mph, and Robert J. McCormick 64 mph, among others.

Gettyeburg Usua Costa James Keagy Manover R. 4 Justice of the Peace Gerald Orndorff Straban Tevenship Robert J. McCormick Wilmington Delaware Brown Lewis Trostie Spring Grove Hartman Reading Township Helen Hardman Bloomington Indiana John H. Basehore Gettysburg William H. Gell Justice Basehore Gettysburg Borough Gaturlay Ralph J. Litehard Sunbury Justice H. C. Naill Hanover Edgar Evans Baltimore York County Justice Vailly Edward Ozhara Chicago Redding Cumberland Township

Christian Endeavor Rally At St Pauls Lit tleton Town

More than 150 people attended a spring rally Friday evening at St Pauls Lutheran church in Littlestown. Rev Fred Norris of Shippensburg delivered the keynote on Christian Endeavor in modern society. Peggy Spalding and Betty Reindollar led devotions and song.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Littlestown Adams County Christian Endeavor Union Christian Endeavor Fred Norris Methodist Church of Shippensburg Central Pennsylvania Methodist Church Newton Hamilton Peggy Spalding Betty Reindollar Fairfield

Chimney Blaze Prompted Fire Crew at Gettysburg Home

Gettysburg firemen used chemicals to extinguish a chimney blaze at the residence of L. D. Monroe on Saturday.

Gettysburg L. D. Monroe

Nixon Divorce Decree Upheld by Washington Judge

Justice Bailey in Washington D C upheld Captain Thomas H Nixon's divorce decree from Annette Pauline Nixon and dismissal of her bid to divorce on her own. The order also confirms Nixon's remarriage to Anne Cooke Nixon of Chevy Chase and awards Annette Nixon $325 back alimony plus her lawyer fees.

Justice Bailey Washington, D. C District of Columbia Thomas Hay Nixon Gettyshire Annette Pauline Nixon Captain Nixon Anne Cooke Nixon Annette Nixon

Railroads Lower Hazards at 107 Pennsylvania Crossings

Public Utility Commission Chairman D J Driscoll reported that railway action reduced dangers at 107 unprotected grade crossings in Pennsylvania. Two Oxford Township crossings along New Oxford Hanover and Hanover Carlisle highways and one at Abbottstown are now safeguarded. Brush Run crossing remains a concern after recent fatalities. Railroads will protect all but one crossing with daytime red flags and nighttime lanterns. the 107th will get flashing light signals.

D. J. Driscoll Public Utility Commission Adams County Pennsylvania Oxford Township Abbottstown New Oxford-Hanover Road Hanover-Carlisle Brush Run Lincoln Highway New Oxford A Driscoll

Discharged by State Employees at Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Thomas G. Moss of Gettysburg and Carolyn M. Baughman of Littlestown were among those discharged as employees of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles on Wednesday.

Thomas G. Moss Gettysburg Carolyn M. Baughman Littlestown Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Adams County Bankers Preview Apple Blossom Folder

Adams County bankers at Abbottstown reviewed proofs of the sixth annual Adams County apple blossom folder. D C Jacobs highlighted county publicity efforts including a 1937 radio broadcast and 10,000 folders distributed last year. The folder features orchard and battlefield views with a touring road map and area locations. Edger K. Deardorff presided with Ralph J. Hoffacker among guests.

Adams County Bankers Altland House Abbottstown Adams County County Bankers’ Association D. C. Jacobs Arendeville Bankers’ Association State Publicity Commission Edger K. Deardorff Ralph J. Hoffacker Hanover

Administratrix Notice in Estate of Sarah Bricker

Letters of administration granted to Mary Poover over Sarah Bricker estate in Adams County Pennsylvania. Debts must be settled and claims presented promptly to Mary Poover Adminstratrix R R No 1 New Oxford Penna.

Isabel Fulton Pearson New Oxford Adams County Penna Nellie G. “Sulton Emma A. Fulton Geo Sarah Bricker Hamilton Township Wotien Register of Wills Mary Poover R. R

Public notice vague on future meeting plans

The report notes actions taken on the apple bloaso i publicity with no announcement of arrangements for the next meeting.

Countian Appointed Highway Inspector

George M. Baseboar of Morrisburg has been named construction inspector for the Pennsylvania Department of Highways with a $1690 yearly salary. Robert E. B. Elsiminger of Canonsburg, former Adams County highway superintendent, becomes district maintenance engineer at Harrisburg at $3600 annually.

George M. Baseboar Seven Stars Pennsylvania Department of Highways Morrisburg Robert EB. Elsiminger Canonsburg Adams County Herrisburg

Faces 2 Charges in Lodging Fraud Case

William Minyhugh was arrested at his home near New Baltimore Adams County Friday night by Constable Melvin P Summers and W Fred Gillan of Whynesboro Police. He faced two counts of defrauding lodging and board bills and was arraigned before Magistrate Elmer E K Smith on 6100 bond per charge. He later posted bond before Magistrate Robert C Boyles and was released.

Willam Minyhugh New Baltimore Adams County Melvin. P. Summers W. Fred Gillan Whynesboro Elmer EK Smith Mayhugh Robert C. Boyles Fayetteville

Burg Stores to Change Locations In Gettysburg

On April 1 several Gettysburg stores relocate. Jack’s Nower Shop moves from 34 York Street to Chambersburg Street, occupying Dentler’s former space. Mrs. H. C. Albright opens a Tot Shop for infants’ wear at York Street, around April 5. Dunlop Tire and Rubber’s Gettysburg store moves from 129 Chambersburg Street to the former Mirror restaurant at the First National Bank building.

Geettysburg Jack Jack Robertson York Street Chambersburg Street Dentler’s Electric Cashtown H. C. Albright Gettysburg Dunlop Tire and Rubber Company Mirror First National Bank

Hull becomes proprietor of longtime Chambersburg street store

J A Hull now operates the establishment that has served the Chambersburg street address for about eight years. Miller's auto supply will move March 27 from 7 Chambersburg street in the Eckert building to a new storeroom in the rebuilt Plank building.

Ing Center Square J. A. Hull Chambersburg Street Miller’s Auto Supply Eckert Plank

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Gbor g Woman Opens Suit for Divorce

Kathryn Whisler of Gettysburg filed a libel in divorce against her husband Russell T. Whisler in the courthouse. They wed January 14, 1926. She alleges desertion on June 11, 1996 and indignities before that date. A subpoena was issued returnable April 24.

Kathryn Whisler Gettysburg Russell T. Whisler C. Arthur Brame Court House Torney Edgar K Markley Whister

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