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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1939

Page

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Civil Cases On Trial List In Adams County

Four damage suits and actions on ejectment and assumpsit are listed among six civil cases to be tried at the November session of the court of common pleas in Adams County. Prothonotary Arthur Brame prepared the list. Trials will be called Friday November 17 at 10 30 and dates set then. No civil trials begin before November 22. Littlestown National Bank v Adde M Spangler eJ sequestment action. Margaret B Borden v Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York assumpsit action. Paul P Leren v P R Wiest trespass action. Ralph B Garner v Homer M Dively original defendant and Lester Cline additional defendant trespass action. Marie L ONeill v Clara Sucel Rebecca S Adams v G G Miller.

Court of Common Pleas Adams County Arthur Brame Common Pleas Lst Littlestown National Bank Addie M. Spangler Margaret B. Borden Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Paul P. Leren P. R. Wiest Ralph B. Garner Homer M. Dively Lester Cline Marie L. O'Neill Clara Sucel Rebecca S. Adams G. G. Miller

Warrants Issued for Vocational Education Funds Across Counties

Warrants totaling 1 311 885 05 are signed by Auditor General Warren R. Roberts to pay school districts in 66 counties for vocational education. Adams County receives 7 868. Total payments exceed last year by 149 091. Federal Smith Hughes act contributes 1 069 088 63 toward districts with agriculture home economics and trades. Carbon County is singled out in the notice.

Warren R. Roberts Adams Smith-Hughes Carbon

Notice to Officials for Adams County Court of Oyer Terminer 1939

CoronersJustices of the Peace and Constables in Adams County are commanded to appear in Gettysburg for the Oyer and Terminer General Jail Delivery and Quarter Sessions on the third Monday of November 1939 at 9:30 a.m. Officials must bring records recognizances examinations and remembrances. Sheriff B W Spence signs the notice dated October 7 1939.

County of Adams W. ©. Sheely Courts of Common Pleas Fulton Court of Oyer and Terminer John C. Bream F. X. Colgan Gettysburg

County Disbursements Highlight Large sums to Allegheny Districts

No payments are made. The largest sum, 279 324.69 dollars, goes to 35 Allegheny county districts while Pike county receives only 150 dollars for Milford independent district. Neighboring counties amount: Franklin 7 755 40 Cumberland 9 070 66 York 20 384 55.

Allegheny County Pike County Milford Franklin Cumberland York

Eighth Grade Test 1s Announced for Adams County

Letters announcing the first eighth grade examination were mailed to teachers and principals. The exam for regular eighth graders will be given this Thursday with two 30 minute parts. Teachers will score and report results by November 29. A second exam is set for February 15 1940 and the high school entrance test for May 4 1940.

Adams County Ira Y. Baker

Registration Changes Possible After December 8

Changes to voters lists and new registrations may be made at the Adams County registration bureau in the county courthouse starting December 8. The election code sets a thirty day blackout after a general election before any changes can be made.

Adams County

Benefit at Conewago Chapel Tuesday Evening 1939

A fundraising event is slated for Conewago Chapel on Tuesday November 21 1939 at 8 15 PM. The benefit aims to support the chapel's programs and community activities with proceeds directed to church needs.

Trespass Notices Across Mt. Pleasant Area Farms

Formal notice warns against trespassing on multiple farms and properties in Mt. Pleasant township and nearby townships including Reading, Tyrone, Straban and Oxford. Offenders face legal prosecution. farms listed include Jarry S. Bream on Rosa Taughinbaugh land and others tenanted by various individuals.

Jarry S. Bream Mrs. Rosa Taughinbaugh Hunterstown Andrew Martin W. A. Taughinbaugh Mt. Pleasant D. A. Hinkle Augustus Noel J. Breighner Oxford Township George D. Sheely

Four Hurt in Crash Near Bittinger on Carlisle Pike

Four occupants of a Baltimore car were injured in a two vehicle collision about 10 PM Friday on the Carlisle pike three miles north of Hanover. Vernon Keys drove off the road. M F Crabbs' vehicle struck him from the rear after dropping a passenger. Rodriguez, Fuckerman, Keys, and Curzi sustained injuries with Rodriguez treated at Hanover General Hospital.

Carlisle Pike Hanover M. F. Crabbs Hanover R. 3 Vernon S. Keys Baltimore M. D. Fuckerman Mary Rodriguez Vernon Keys Paul Curzi Miss Rodriguez Hanover General Hospital Keys Curzl

Baltimore Residents Involved In Hanover Case Investigated

From a Hanover physician, all are residents of Baltimore. Officers George Evanko and D Harris of the Gettysburg state motor police detail investigated.

Hanover Baltimore George Evanko D. Harris Gettysburg The State Motor Police

Injured Spouse Files Answer in Gettysburg Divorce Case

Mrs Mildred J Sanders of Hanover formerly Baltimore street Gettysburg filed an answer with Prothonotary C Arthur Brame claiming she rather than her husband John W Sanders of Gettysburg is the injured spouse in the desertion divorce suit opened October 16 by his counsel.

Mildred J. Sanders Hanover Baltimore Street Gettysburg C. Arthur Brame John W., Sanders

Will of Clinton A. Rife Probate Seeks Ellen B. Wampler

The will of Clinton A. Rife of Mt. Pleasant township was filed for probate with Register Quintin D. Robert naming Ellen B. Wampler as sole beneficiary and executrix. The estate is valued at about $3,300 in real and personal property.

Clinton A. Rife Mt. Pleasant Township Register Quintin D. Robert Ellen B. Wampler

Auto Strikes Wall After Near Miss on Gettysburg Road

John E. Slusser, 24, of Hanover Route 4, struck a concrete wall near Mrs. James Leister’s residence on the Gettysburg Littlestown highway. Slusser sustained a bruised right hand while Catherine E. Little, 19, driver of the other car, escaped injury. Cunningham swerved to avoid the crash after a close pass. Officer Yemzow continues the investigation.

John E. Slusser Hanover R. 4 James Leister Gettysburg Littlestown Slusser Catherine E. Little Miss Little Arthur S. Cun Cunningham

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